Golf Fundamentals

There are 5 things that you need to master in playing golf. They are

1. Grip
2. Stance
3. Body Motion
4. Alignment
5. Hand and arm positioning

Grip

Your grip describes how you hold a club. Make sure to put enough pressure on your grip. Holding the club too tight or too loose will make the ball move to the sides. Remember that your aim should be to hit the ball straight. Try not to snap your wrist when moving the club. There are 3 different types of grips that you should know about.

• Overlap grip. This kind of grip is also called as a single overlap. The pinkie of your dominant hand should be over the index finger of your non-dominant hand.
• Interlock grip. In an interlock grip, your fingers should be interlocked with each other. The pinkie of your dominant hand and the index finger of your non-dominant hand should be around each other.
• Baseball grip is also called as a ten-finger grip. All your fingers should touch the shaft. They should not overlap with each other.

You can use any of these grips for as long as you follow the correct way of doing it. The palms of your hands should face each other when holding the shaft. The most common mistake that beginners commit is to hold the shaft in their palms. Remember that your fingers should be holding the shaft and not your palms. An over the top golf swing starts with a good grip.

Stance

Keep your feet apart. Make sure that your stance is as wide as your shoulders. Your right foot should be pointed straight and your left foot pointed a little to the left. Relax your needs and avoid bending them too much.

Your shoulders and the golf ball should form a straight line. You can do this by bending over the ball with your hips. Make sure that your back is straight. Avoid slouching as this will strain your back.

Pivot

Pivot or your body motion is also another fundamental skill that you need to practice. While it may seem like you need to take note of a lot of things before you can hit the ball, it’s important for you to know that parts of your body should move in a unified motion. With enough practice, positioning your body will come naturally to you.

An over the top golf swing can only be done with proper practice and by following these fundamental techniques. Small changes made on your posture, grip and stance will affect how you will hit the ball so it is very important that you practice these simple techniques. Give yourself enough time to practice and you will soon be able to improve your golf swings.