Free golf lesson: 3
Beginner
golfer, Weekend golfer, Amateur golfer or Professional golfer. Men Women,
Seniors and Juniors. No matter how good or how bad you are at this great
game called golf it is imperative that the "basics" are known, understood,
and frequently reviewed.
Eliminate Rocking Shoulders.
"Rocking shoulders"... a common
fault amongst many golfers.
Many golfers move their shoulders "up and
down" during the golf swing (2 images on left). This produces a "rocking"
motion and incorrect spine alignment The image on the far right is a reminder to
maintain a more constant spine angle throughout the golf swing.
"Rocking" shoulders, a cause for a
variety of inconsistencies. For example; hitting the ground behind the ball,
sculling the ball, topping the ball, and on occasions missing the ball
altogether! Swaying, lunging and lifting of the shoulders can also cause a
multitude of problems. Why?
Many golfers move their shoulders "up
and down" during the golf swing. This "rocking" type motion
of the shoulders also produces a "rocking" type motion of the
spine. When the spine becomes misaligned anywhere in the golf swing it makes
it extremely difficult for the arms and hands to consistently return the
clubface square through impact and strike the golf ball solid.
Eliminate this "rocking" motion by
making a more "Level" turn with the shoulders (image above, far
right). This allows the golfer to rotate more "around" the spine
while maintaining the spine angle (created at address) throughout the golf
swing. A much more consistent and reliable golf swing will be the result.
Note: Golfers come in all different shapes
and sizes. Therefore every golfer addresses the ball slightly different. The
point being that once you have established your "spine angle"
position (created during set-up and addressing the ball) then this angle
must be maintained both on the "Away" swing..."Return"
swing... "through impact"... and "follow through." As
the swing nears its finish, the spine angle is then allowed to move
"forward and up," thereby alleviating pressure on the spinal
column. The golfer finishes nicely balanced over the left leg and left heel.
Remember..."The Body rotates"...It is the arms and hands that move up and down!
Ron
Tutt
Director
of Golf (MGP)
