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The key to a consistent golf swing


Written on Monday, July 28th 2008



I've talked about it before, consistency is one of the most important things while to maintain while you're golfing. If you're consistent, and consistently accurate, you're probably doing pretty well every time you play 18 holes. If you often struggle (like most of us), we have more tips to help you maintain a more consistent golf swing.

Remember to keep your swing in constant motion.

Get about 10 balls, and put them in a line about a foot apart from each other. Step up to the first one and hit it, just like you would any other time. But don't stop swinging! Bring your club back and step up to the next ball and smack it, and so on until you hit all 10 balls. It might be hard to keep your alignment at first, but this is great practice for keeping your swing in constant motion.

If you run that exercise, you may notice your last 3-5 balls were probably pretty decent. Nothing spectacular, but hopefully not bad. Next you can go to the driving range and try this exercise. Line up on your ball just like you are taking a practice shot. When you're ready to hit, wiggle your club back and fourth (like you're doing a little chip), then go into your full swing and hit the ball. For a lot of golfers, that pre-hit motion gives them a much more consistent swing.

Swing it like a baseball bat. This is a good stretching exercise too, but it defiantly falls into the category of helping consistency. Take your driver, and swing it like a baseball bat, but don't stop. Swing it back and fourth a few times, making sure nobody is close enough to get hit. This way when you step up to your ball, your muscles are still in "swing mode" and ready for a great hit.

The main thing to keep in mind is constant motion. When you step up to your ball, wiggle your club, even if it's just a little bit. You will be more ready for your actual swing. After you've practice this a few times you'll get a good feel for how much pre-hit motion is good for you.

If you've tried this before, let me know. I've heard a few people say this causes them to close focus, but the majority of the golfers who do this (who I've talked to) say it helps tremendously. Tell me what you think by leaving me a comment below.

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