Golf is a game of precision. Pulling the ball straight off the tee with the drive often makes the difference between a birdie and a bogey. With proper technique and lots of practice, your game can only get better.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Pull the Ball Straight and Away
Step 1. Hold the ball up
Just push the tee slightly into the ground before placing the ball on it.
- With the tee high you will be able to hit the ball as the club head rises.
- With the high tee you will be able to send the ball to greater distances.
Step 2. Don't stand too close to the ball
Line up the tee with the big toe of the left foot. Striking from this position will give you more room to complete the swing.
Make sure the ball is no further than your left foot
Step 3. Spread your legs
The further you keep your feet apart, the greater your range of motion. This allows you to give the swing more power.
- Distribute your weight equally on both feet.
- Keep your head behind the ball.
Step 4. Grab the stick at the top
Leverage to give your shot more power. Hold the club as high as possible, almost at the end of the handle, to make the most of this leverage.
- Holding the stick higher allows you to shoot harder, sacrificing accuracy.
- Make slight adjustments to your body position and change the size of the stick to find the best grip.
Step 5. Bring the cane back and up
Shift your weight onto your right foot, keeping your eyes on the ball.
- Don't overdo the back swing, the part of the movement behind your back.
- Take your head further away from the ball.
Step 6. Hit
Bring the club down and hit the ball. Grab it from below as the club head rises.
Make sure the club face hits the ball directly in the center
Method 2 of 2: Hitting with Precision and Control
Step 1. Keep the ball halfway up
Insert the tee a few inches into the ground before placing the ball on it.
- Thread the tee about half of its length.
- Holding the tee too high or too low alters your drive.
Step 2. Stay close to the ball
Position yourself so that the ball is about 5 cm behind your left foot, so that your swing is shorter and you have more control.
- Putting the ball further back will hit it with less power.
- Putting the ball forward will hit it with less precision.
Step 3. Bring your legs together
Keep your feet just beyond shoulder distance. Taking a crouched position leads you to have a smaller range of motion and gives you more control.
Don't squeeze your legs too tight or you'll change your swing too much
Step 4. Grab the lower stick
Keep your hands slightly lower on the handle, away from the end of the club. This grip allows you to have more control over the movement of the tool during the swing.
- The low grip guarantees greater precision at the expense of power.
- Keep your hands and wrists as straight as possible.
Step 5. Bring the club up and back
Distribute the weight evenly, shifting it only slightly on the right foot. Keep your torso and head straight, centered on the ball.
Bring the club back at medium speed
Step 6. Hit
Lower the stick, moving it towards the ball. Hit it just below the center, at the lowest point of the swing.
- Make sure you hit the ball with the flat face of the club.
- Hit hard, but don't overdo it.
Advice
- Strike powerfully and decisively.
- Take lots of test shots.
- You can give the ball an effect by rotating your wrist during the swing.
- Remember that in order to swing correctly, you need to move your entire body smoothly, not just your arms.
- Never keep your hands in front of the club head during the swing.
Warnings
- Always stretch and warm up before playing to avoid possible injuries.
- Don't play golf during a storm.
