Golf – It’s A Head Game
Author: gnugent | Category: Golf TrainingIf I had a pound for every time I’ve heard a well meaning golfer say to his friend or golf partner for the day keep your head down “Your head came up again, thats the reason you hit a bad golf shot, Keep your head down” Then I would have a lot of money indeed. This advice, although given with your best interests at heart can and is a killer for a good golf swing … please do not Keep your head down – KEEP YOUR HEAD STILL.
The more you try to keep your head down during the golf swing, the less chance you have of achieving the correct full turn of your shoulders on the backswing. Your shoulder turn will either be restricted by the position of your head or you will compensate by tilting your shoulders, either way keeping your head down will create untold problems and they just get worse as i hear you muttering to yourself “gotta keep my head down, must keep my head down, please don’t let me lift my head again” damn another bad shot !!!! and on and on …
If that’s the case then i am sure you are wondering what you can do. It is all so simple really and if you are struggling with your golf swing because you are concentrating on keeping your head down, STOP right now.
What you must do straight away is lift your chin up as high as you can while still being able to see the golf ball comfortably, this will produce a better golf posture keeping the back of your head in a straight line with your spine. Doing this will create space for your shoulders to turn correctly on the backswing without pushing your head to one side or causing you to tilt, therefore allowing your head to remain STILL.
And that is the key that will help you to achieve a much better swing, allowing you to maintain your height throughout the golf swing leading to more consistent golf shots. It will take you a while to get comfortable with your new head position but the end result is going to be worthwile, so practice this and reap the benefits.
Remember next time your on the golf course … don’t keep your head down, Lift your head and this will allow you to keep your HEAD STILL. Which was after all your intention when concentrating so hard to keep it down.
Tags: better posture, Golf Swing, so practise this