Balance

Next time you watch golf on TV, notice how balanced each player is at the finish of his or her swing. John Daly is a perfect example. No one on tour swings harder or hits it longer than he, but look at how balanced he is on each and every swing. You can swing as hard as you want as long as you are in balance. Do these couple of drills to check yourself and your personal level of balance. Stand up with your hands relaxed at your sides. Bend either leg behind you and grasp your ankle with your hand. If you can, try to bend forward at the waist as far as you can and hold steady. The other check sounds simple, but try it and notice how your feet work to stay steady. Again, stand up with both hands relaxed at your sides. Put your feet together, making sure both big toes are touching. Close your eyes and try to stand still. Sounds easy, right? If either of these are difficult, keep doing them. The more you practice these, the better you will get. When it comes time to play golf, begin feeling how balanced you feel, and let that be one of your major focuses.