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There is no understating the importance of driving the game of golf. While the short game is equally important, it is a powerful and accurate drive that will put you in a good position for your short game. Those who can master both components of the game find a great deal of success in the sport. This article will offer a few tips that may be helpful for improving your driving game.
Videotaping yourself is one tip that can be very helpful in improving your golf game. Golf instructors often stand back and watch you drive to determine a strategy for helping you improve your game. When they do this, they are able to view your stance, swing, grip and all the elements of your technique. It is in doing this that instructors can analyze your swing and notice fixable flaws. You can do this for yourself by either setting up a video camera to tape you while you drive or having a friend operate the camera for you. In reviewing the tape you will likely notice a great deal of improvement that you can make. Having someone else tell you that you are making certain mistakes may not be as helpful as actually seeing what you are doing wrong for yourself.
Stance is one area where many golfers can make a number of improvements. One problem many golfers have is not knowing how far to stand from the ball. This may sound simple but it does cause problems for many golfers. Standing too close or too far from the ball can have a negative impact on your driving swing. To determine where to place the ball, take your regular grip and hold the club straight out in front of you. Slowly lower yourself to the ground while maintaining this line. The spot where your club falls is where the ball should be placed.
Many golfers have difficulty keeping their wrist straight when they drive. They may not realize that they are flexing their wrists but it could be causing a problem in their game. If you don’t know if you are doing this try inserting a pen into the band of your watch so that it is covering part of your palm. If you are keeping your wrist straight, you will barely notice the pen when you swing. However, if you are flexing your wrists during your swing you will feel the pen jab into your palm and arm. Using the pen when you drive will not only indicate whether or not you are flexing your wrist when you drive but will also serve as a reminder for you to keep your wrists straight to avoid this problem in the future.
Finally choosing the right driving can help to improve your driving game. The driver that you choose will depend on a number of factors including swing speed and ball flight. The easiest way to find the right driver is to visit a pro shop with a staff that is experienced in helping golfers choose drivers. They will analyze your swing and help you to choose the driver that is right for you.
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