Golf swing is one of the basic hitting techniques that every golfer must know, it is the action of a golfer using golf clubs to swing the ball. Golf swing technique will include two main stages: pre-swing preparation and stroke.

Guide to swinging in golf

The secret to a standard golf swing is to follow the instructions on 8 basic positions. The positions to perform a golf swing are takeway - backswing - top of backswing - downsing - impact - follow through - finish. 

Preparation

This is the first position to perform the golf swing. In this position, golfers need to spread their legs shoulder-width apart or adjust the most comfortable leg-close position. Next, put weight on the soles of the feet while bending both knees. Note that when performing the preparation position, golfers should keep their back straight.

Takeway position

Next is to perform the takeway position, using the muscles in the shoulder blades and back to push the club away from the ball decisively and with the most force. Note when performing this position is that you should not use too much force in the wrist but need to combine the muscles in the shoulder with the back to increase the contact surface with the ball as well as ensure stable and accurate hitting force.

Backswing position

With the backswing position, the golfer needs to rotate the shoulder and gradually bring the club up over the head while shifting the gravity to the right leg. Next, keep the hand away from the body and control the left arm straight to create a wide distance for the swing. An important note in this position is to ensure a wide swing path to increase the force of hitting the ball more strongly. 

Top of Backswing Position

Performing the top of backswing correctly will help golfers have a normal shot with the club in line with the target. The standard position is to rotate the shoulders as far as possible so that the back faces the target of hitting the ball. Note that the correct standard movement according to the position will be when the Golf is between the ear and the shoulder.

Downswing

In the downswing position, the golfer needs to bend the right arm so that the golf club is on the path towards the ball and at the same time swing the club in an arc. Note that when performing the downsing position, golfers need to combine their hands and simultaneously put their body weight on the left or right foot depending on their dominant hand to maintain balance when hitting the ball.

Impact

The impact position is the position before the clubface contacts the ball, the hips will rotate towards the target. Note that when performing this position, you must keep both hands in front of the ball to increase the force of the hit as well as hit the ball more effectively. 

Follow Through position

After performing the impact position, golfers need to continue to perform the follow through position. This position requires golfers to continue rotating their bodies, fully extending their arms in the correct direction of rotation of the body. Note when practicing golf swing is that after using the club to hit the ball, the golfer needs to ensure balance because the weight has changed, so if not careful, it is easy to fall and get injured. 

Finish

To finish the swing, the golfer needs to adjust the waist towards the opposite side of the target. The requirement of the final position is that the golfer must perform seriously to show professionalism after completing the shot. 

Notes when performing golf swings

To perform golf swings well, golfers need to pay attention to some specific factors in addition to ensuring balance, such as

• Do not move the head too much: when performing golf swings, golfers need to avoid moving the head too much, only moving the head to the left and right when backswing and downsing.
• Put the weight on the front foot: 80 - 90% of the weight should be put on the front foot to maintain balance as well as help the postures to be more accurate.
• Keep the left wrist straight: an unstraight wrist will make the posture lose accuracy and also make the golfer easily tired, not performing the movement well.
• Avoid swinging the club too much: swinging the club too much will weaken the hitting force and have less effect on the ball. Golfers should combine straight wrists as well as holding the club steady to ensure accurate hitting force.
• Increase contact with the ball: lower the palm and keep the right palm facing down to increase power as well as contact with the ball to create an accurate shot.

The above are golf swing instructions and notes when performing golf swings for golfers. Hopefully, Golfbooking's article has provided useful information for golfers who are learning about golf swings.
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