Golf Lesson #7, Ball striking tips

Golf Lesson #7, Ball striking tips

One little tip I have for better ball striking has to do with depth Perception.

Most golfers will make a few practice swings before the set up to their shot. A great drill they will usually do is brushing the ground with their practice swing. This is a great method to adjust for undulations in the ground.

What is important to notice is that the golfer is focusing on the ground and how the club brushes it. Once they set up to the ball, they will then focus on the top of the golf ball. The depth change from the ground to the top of the ball will change by about 1 and a 1/2 inches in regular fairway conditions.

The golfer, now focusing on the top of the ball, starts his swing and will often top his shot or hit it thin. Believe it or not, the brain will make subtle adjustments for your swing regarding even a 1 and a 1/2 inch depth change.

Tip: So to adjust for this change, remember to still brush the ground during your golf swing or you just might brush the top of the ball. Some like to focus on the back of the golf ball. Some will still focus on the top of the golf ball, but they have developed a swing that is consistent and can feel where the club needs to be rather than using the regular senses like vision.

A sound understanding of golf swing mechanics is great knowledge to possess. But even the best slip a little and let their brain make changes to their swing. Good thing we have swing coaches. Stay tuned for some new additions in video golf lessons.