Sooner or later, beginner golfers will realize that golf is actually a sport of feeling. Only through feeling can you correct some swing mistakes and fully appreciate the essence of my article. ▶ My main purpose in this article is to express how I feel during the preparation and swing of the batting, as a guide to playing golf, especially helpful for beginners. Several sections are also useful for advanced golfers.
Grip bar
My left hand was very light, with the same pressure from each finger, but I pushed my left thumb against the shaft and placed it on the right side of the grip. My left grip bar is more at the top of the grip than on the left.
I felt as if I was swinging with my left hand alone, hitting the ball with the back of my left hand facing the target. I use the overlapping grip method and also recommend that most strong players do this. When my right hand was holding the club, the thumb of my left hand was stuck in the groove of the palm of my right hand. The little finger of the right hand and the index finger of the left hand are intertwined, and the thumb of the right hand is located at the top of the shaft, slightly to the left.
After the grip is complete, if you open your hands, your palms should be facing each other and your right palms facing the target. The hands feel connected, facing each other in a neutral grip position, and no hand is stronger than the other.
When the grip is completed, when the head of the rod lands on the ground, you can only see the first knuckle of the left hand. Except for the thumb and right index finger of both hands, which are slightly larger, the grip pressure of each other finger is the same. The index finger of my right hand controls the swing, so I feel that its grip is more pronounced than other fingers, including the thumb.
Stations
I took a slightly closed position, with my right foot one inch behind the target line. My right heel turned slightly outward to create a more stable swing base, and the flight path of the little white ball was almost at a 90-degree angle. I can feel the pressure on the inside of my right foot, and the apex of the upper bar feels more stable (which will be explained later in the upper bar unit).
1号木杆的站位大概与肩同宽，但并非垂直肩膀。 The vertical line on the outside of the right shoulder touches the ground on the inside of the right heel. The vertical line on the outside of the left shoulder touches the center point of the left heel. My knees were slightly bent and my body remained relaxed, ready to hit the ball hard. It weighs slightly more on the left foot than on the right foot. My hands are slightly bent, reinforcing the feeling of relaxation in my arms.
Up the bar
When you're ready to start swinging, don't forget one important point, which is that the movements must be coherent and uninterrupted. If interrupted, it will be difficult to start smoothly again. Shifting the center of gravity is an important part. I'll move some weight to the back foot and then to the front foot. The swing feels smoother while helping to set the foot movements. Before that, I would try to swing the club and feel the pressure of the grip. I would try to get up smoothly, and the head of the pole moved almost against the ground. During the shot, I deliberately kept my hands ahead of the club head.
I integrate my arms, shoulders and body movements at the beginning of the swing. In other words, there is no case where the forearm rotates alone. The jaw has always been an important part of the upper bar, although it sounds a bit strange. If you can avoid moving your jaw up and down, you can maintain the correct upper bar plane. If you can avoid the jaw from moving away from the target, the body will not shake.
As long as you set your right elbow close to the side of the body from the beginning, you can keep the head path inside the target line. This helps to streamline the swing and feel all parts of the body, especially the shoulders and hips, rotating in sync. Beginners should deliberately keep their left arm straight, starting and ending with the swing. I believe this helps reduce the chance of a swing error.
The body naturally turns away from the small white ball to pull the club head into the inside of the target line. As long as you keep your wrist relaxed, you will start to bend when you reach the midpoint of the lever, without the need for deliberate effort. However, beginners should not bend their wrists too much to avoid losing control of the swing. When I'm about to reach the apex of the upper bar, I'll make sure the grip is firm. Many beginners deliberately relax their clubs to increase their swing. Believe me, it was no wise move.
Lower bar
Before I start swinging down from the apex of the club, I feel a pause in the swing for a moment. I didn't do it on purpose, I just used it to gather all the strength to swing and hit the ball. This momentary pause avoids hasty disparagement, which disrupts the rhythm of the swing.
The muscles on the left side of my body that were tight as I deliberately turned the upper bar began to move down the bar. I felt that the club was kept inside the target line, and the swing was quite tight, with no extra movement. My left arm straightened and my right elbow moved back to the right side of my body as quickly as possible.
You must do everything possible to avoid the right hand taking the lead at this point, otherwise the wrist will be straightened prematurely and the swing energy will be wasted. A good way to counter this is to make sure that the left hand maintains a solid grip.
My swing photos show that I didn't straighten my wrist until near the time I hit the ball. The lower pole action is as fast as lightning, there is no time to think, everything happens naturally.
I felt my hands in front of the ball as I got close to hitting and hitting the ball. My left hand guides the club forward and my right hand provides batting power. When hitting the ball, it feels like the inside of the right foot is pushed off the ground, and the center of gravity naturally moves to the left. Remember, this is all the result of a natural shift in center of gravity, not a cause. During the downward stroke, it is important to keep the head stable, not to raise or lower, to ensure that the club swings stably on the correct plane.
Closing rod
When I start closing, I feel like all parts of my body have passed through the batting area, and none of them are left behind. Shortly after hitting the ball, the right arm is straightened and the back of the left hand is facing the direction of the ball until the swing force pulls both hands outward and upwards, and finally closes above the head. Don't bend your wrists or rotate your hands too quickly after hitting the ball, otherwise you will lose the power of the swing. The time for which the club head follows the movement of the small white ball should be extended as much as possible. 挥杆完结后，身体仍应保持平衡。 All the weight falls on the outside of my left foot, and my right foot tiptoes to the ground, which is the essence of my swing.