Golf swing improvement part II

To look more closely at the golf swing, we should note there are three parts to a golf swing. First there is the back swing, followed by the downward swing and lastly impacting the ball while following through.
The back swing is very important to the golf swing as a whole. Reason being if you start badly you will end badly. In other words, if the back swing is not performed correctly, the rest of the swing is useless. For the back swing focus should be on the body rotation, the arm position and the club.
The downward swing starts with the legs and hips. It does not start with the arms even though the arms do the actual swing of the club. During the downward swing there should be a transfer of weight from the back to the front using your knees, your thighs, and your hips in a forward movement.

As the club impacts the ball, your weight should be on your outside forward heel and the inside of your rear foot

The golf swing is an unnatural movement the body will violently resist. So for all three portions of the golf swing to be performed correctly is impossible without specific golf exercises to ready and strengthen the muscles needed to do the golf swing. For this reason golfers find it so difficult to get right. The swing itself many look simple and easy to do, but in reality is one of the hardest things to master.

Good rhythm and balance is important to every swing because it is the key to consistency in your swing. If you rush your swing, your balance will be off and result in poor ball flight. Golfers who are outstanding in hitting the ball are seldom off balance when they strike the ball and their rhythm bonds their positions and movements. Their swings may appear to be effortless, but are actually swinging effortless and hitting solid. To correctly arrange your body motion to arrive at the striking point with a position of control and power you must have great rhythm. In turn to be more consistent when hitting your ball, your body must be balanced. Good rhythm and balance are connected. You need both to be a great golfer.

Here is a drill to help you improve your balance and rhythm. In the ground line up 5 tees about 4 inches apart. Then stand just inside the closest tee. Swing a 7-iron back and forward through with a continuous motion. Keep moving forward clipping each tee out of the ground. Repeat three more times. This will allow you to find a swing pace which will help you maintain your balance and still generate speed of the club.

Memorize your balance points while doing this drill. You can close your eyes and feel your balance as you step up to the ball, then make the back swing and stop with the club in the air, feel your balance on your back foot. Finish the swing and hold, feel your weight on your front foot and tap your back toe.

One of the best drills is to practice your swing in slow motion. Line up 10 teed balls and make your full swing in slow motion. Your balls will only travel about 10 –15 yards, but this only about 10 percent of your normal swing speed. With every set of 10 balls increase your speed by 10-percent. By the time you reach 80-percent you will have found your best balance and rhythm speed. You might be surprised to find you are hitting the ball solid and the distance your ball has traveled