3 Ways to Hit a Golf Ball

2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

There is more than one way to hit a golf ball, but when everything is said and done, how you hit is strongly determined by the club you use and how you move it. You will also need to learn a wide range of shots to perfect your game.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Choosing the Right Golf Club

Step 1. Use driftwood for long range shots

The driftwood will allow you to drop off at the greatest possible distances and are usually used for shots that need to reach distances between 180 and 320m.

• If once the woods were actually made of wood, today they are made of steel, titanium and other metal alloys.
• Woods can be divided into two broad categories: drivers and fairway woods.
• A driver is also known as "wood 1". It is capable of guaranteeing you the maximum distance possible.
• The fairway woods are woods 3, 5, and 7. The higher the number, the greater the shot parabola and the shorter the distance the ball travels.

Step 2. Choose irons for mid-range shots

If you are not in the putting area, but the green is less than 180 meters away, an iron is usually the best choice.

• Irons tend to be a little heavier than woods and produce a larger parabola.
• The irons are numbered from 1 to 9. The long irons are the numbers 1, 2 and 3, and produce minimal parabolas and great distances. Medium irons are numbers 4, 5 and 6 and tend to be used when the ball is between 130 and 155 meters from the green. The short irons are 7, 8 and 9.
• There are two basic categories of irons: hollow back and blade. Hollow backs are easier for beginners to use, blades tend to be more complicated.

Step 3. Also consider a hybrid club

A hybrid club is a mix between a wood and an iron. The shape is similar to that of a wood, but the parabola and the distance resemble those of an iron. Hybrids are therefore used in place of some irons.

Usually, irons 3 and 4 are the ones most frequently replaced by hybrids

Step 4. Try a wedge if you need height

A wedge can give you a parabola between 45 and 65 degrees. These clubs are usually used when he needs to overcome an obstacle within a short distance.

• Technically, the wedge is a type of iron. They have the same structure, but are designed to ensure a wider dish.
• Wedges also have a "bounce", which is the angle between the leading edge and the bottom of the club's swing. The aim is to make the club bounce on the ground more easily, preventing it from digging on the ground.

• There are different types of wedges, but the most common are the field (or throwing) wedge, the sand wedge, the gap wedge and the parabola wedge.

  • The field wedge hits with a parabola between 44 and 50 degrees. It is used for fairway shots and small shots around the green.
  • Sand wedges are used for sand obstacles. The parabola is between 55 and 59 degrees.
  • Gap wedges fill the distance between the field and the sand and the dish is usually 51 to 54 degrees. You'll get larger distances with a gap wedge than with a sand wedge, but shorter distances than with a field wedge.
  • A parabola wedge produces an arc between 60 and 64 degrees. Use such a wedge if you want to get out of a bunker, water hazard, or other obstacle that you need to overcome in a short space.

  

  Step 5. Hit with the putters when you are within a short distance

  Once you reach the green, switch putters to put the ball in the hole.

  • The putter head is flat and small. This is to hit the ball more gently and not cause parabolas or leave at a great distance.
  • You must use a putter if you are on the green or even if you are close to it.

  Method 2 of 3: Making the Right Shot

  

  Step 1. Tee off (the small ball holder)

  A tee shot is the first shot that is taken. Use a driver or iron to hit the ball and send it in the direction of the green.

  • Use a driver for long holes and an iron for shorter holes.
  • Long-hole tee shots need not have a great height but a long flight path, while short-hole tees need to fly higher and stop faster.

  

  Step 2. Do some fairway shots

  Fairway shots are shot from a long to medium distance, and usually done with fairway wood. Shooting at this distance is difficult, however.

  If you need to shoot at a short distance or if you are close to the green, choose an iron. It will guarantee you greater accuracy and shorter distance

  

  Step 3. Get out of an obstacle with a bunker shot

  Such a shot refers to a shot needed to get out of a sand trap.

  • To perform a good bunker shot, hold the club from below using your right index finger 2-3 cm from the bottom of the handle. This will give you better control of the golf club.
  • Narrow your stance and play the ball a little further than usual.
  • Plant yourself in the sand with your feet and keep your body still. Turn your arms vertically with the grip towards the ball during the opening motion. The left arm must be parallel to the ground.
  • Focus on hitting the sand, 2-3 cm behind the ball in the downward motion.
  • The idea is to take a high angle to lift the ball and kick it out. Distance is not part of the purpose in this case.

  

  Step 4. Putt around the green

  Once the ball is in the green, change the club and choose a putter to direct the ball into the hole.

  • Change the handle for the putt. Place your hands on the handle so that you focus the energy on your shoulders and arms rather than your hands. To execute the shot, only the shoulders and arms must move. Do not move your hands and wrists.
  • Keep your head still.
  • Visualize the line the ball must follow to reach the hole before taking the shot. This shot needs to be a bit more accurate than the others.
  • The opening and closing movements of the arms must have the same time interval.

  

  Step 5. Get to the green from the outside with an approach shot

  This shot grants more distance than the putt, but less than a medium-range shot. The most common approach shots are throws, flops and short throws.

  • A pass is a wide approach shot that allows the ball to fly high and roll for a short distance once it hits the ground. Shoot with a field (or throwing) wedge.
  • A flop gives even more height and blocks the ball as soon as it hits the ground. It is used to overcome obstacles on the green. Use a sand wedge or parabolic wedge for this type of shot.
  • A short shot is low, in fact, it is also called a low shot. The ball reaches a minimum height and rolls smoothly across the green. Put the back of your foot away from the target and use a wedge or short iron for this shot.

  

  Step 6. Work on straight shots

  A straight shot can be incredibly difficult to learn because you don't have to give the ball side effects when you hit it.

  To do this, the club must be perfectly perpendicular to the ball at the moment of impact. Your plane of oscillation, i.e. the angle of the club with respect to the ball, must also be perpendicular to the ball itself

  

  Step 7. Curve the ball with a fade, draw, slice or hook to help the ball get closer to the green if it goes too far

  • A fade is a smooth left-to-right curve. It is easy to perform and the ball, compared to other shots, spins less before landing. Produce a fade with the golf club open or by swiping the ball from the outside to the inside at the moment of the shot.
  • A draw is a smooth right-to-left curve. It is more difficult than a fade but can give more distance and greater effect. It is produced with the golf club at a closed angle or with a cut of the ball from the inside at the time of the shot.
  • A slice is a large left-to-right curve. A hook is a large curve from right to left. Neither is powerful and they tend to lose control of the ball, so they are often avoided. If you cut the ball too hard during the shot you will get a slice or a hook.

  Method 3 of 3: Additional Notes

  

  Step 1. Learn basic posture

  You need to stay with your dominant leg forward so that your dominant arm can control the direction of the club more quickly.

  • Your legs must open to the same width as your shoulders.
  • Keep your legs, torso and shoulders perpendicular to the ball.
  • Hold the golf club firmly, but relax your hands.
  • You must maintain the angle of your dominant hand for the duration of the shot.

  

  Step 2. Check the strength you use

  A drive will need more force than a putt, so you need to make sure that the amount of force applied to the ball is proportional to the distance to go.

  • On any occasion, the closing movement of the arms must be calm. Gain speed gradually before hitting the ball.
  • If you need more power, you need to bring the weight of your back to the closing movement. Don't do this if you're just trying a putt or a hit.

  

  Step 3. Adjust for the wind

  If the wind is particularly strong when you play, you will need to adjust your shots accordingly.

  • When playing in windy environments or with gusts of wind, give the ball less effect, broaden your posture, play with less force, keep the club down. You must try to move more easily, not with greater difficulty.
  • If you are playing downwind, focus on being able to gain height with the shot, as well as distance.
  • If you have to throw a putt in the wind, stay with a wider posture and more bent at the waist. The putt will move in the same direction as the wind, so adjust it appropriately to prevent the ball from drifting away in one direction.

  

  Step 4. Practice

  As with everything, practicing golf is the best way to become good. Exercise to familiarize yourself with the different types of golf clubs and shots, and experiment with new techniques that will make you feel more comfortable as you improve your performance.