If you are new to golf, are struggling with hitting the ball straight or slicing the ball to the right then you have to have these two basics 'in the bag'. They are, a stationary head and moderate swing speed.
Let's start at the Top.
Your Head-
Plan A - The head, dome, cranium - whatever you call it, must not move during the swing. That is the goal.
Most amateurs have the head moving back during the backswing and forward with the downswing. No good. No bueno.
When the head is moving all around, then you'll be taking your eye off of the ball and mis-hitting it for sure. Or you could 'whiff' - swing and miss - a classic amateur move and most embarassing.
Plan B is to move the head very little - maybe a quarter inch to either side of the start position. A good San Diego golf instructor can help you hold your head still with a couple of simple hands-on techniques. And you probably won't need more than one or two golf lessons to fix it.
If you only move your head a little bit then you'll have a chance to see the ball well and have good enough balance to hit the ball fairly square.
If the head is still a problem because it continues to move then it could be a function of your overall swing and body turn...more on that in the next blog.
Swing Speed-
Most newbies, especially younger men, swing too darn hard. They are trying to hit the ball 300 yards like Tiger Woods.
We at San Diego Golf Lessons, advocate a moderate to steady swing speed, depending on your golf club equipment, skill level and personality.
If you are swinging too hard then your head will move around, taking your 'eye off the ball' which will produce an errant shot. One that will usually go into the wrong fairway!
There are several tips that Bryan at San Diego Golf Lessons can provide you after we see your swing live and in person. And we will also evaluate your golf clubs to see if they are totally wrong for you...
Contact Bryan at bryanhorn1@gmail.com
or call or text him at 858 805-5347 to schedule a lesson at any one of San Diego's driving ranges or golf courses. A one hour lesson is only $39 and satisfaction is guaranteed.
