If you want to start your swing off smoothly here’s something you should incorporate into your swing.
When addressing any shot (even putts), you should just hover the club above the ground. Do not ground the club. A lot of great players do this, including Jack Nicklaus.
The advantages are that you have the entire weight of the club in your hands. And you don’t have to pick the club up and then move it away. You will be more relaxed and ready to go when you’re starting the swing.
This will take some time to get used to, but the advantages will be worth any temporary feelings of discomfort. So do this for every shot you play for at least 30 days, and you’ll notice your take-aways are smoother — and you’ll be more in control. Plus your swing will be smoother.
And even though this is a short and simple drill don’t take it for granted, because if you make this into a habit you will improve your swing and your entire golf game for that matter.
Nick Bayley (www.nickbayley.com) has been helping golfers dramatically improve their golf games in New Zealand, where he lives, as well as around the world via the Internet.
