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This video by director of training Steve Dahlby shows you how to accomplish both as you continue your quest of becoming a better driver.

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Because of the effects that stretching can have on your muscle conditioning, it will most likely be necessary to make some adjustments in your swing to compensate for your new found physical condition.  If we think about this, the reverse is actuall true.  Becasue of your lack of muscle conditioning before a practice session or game, you have been compensating for the lack of looseness in your body.  Once you routinely perform some warm up exercises your swing will become more fluid and therefor more consistent.

In this latest video lesson, Mike Pedersen explains just how this happens and how you can become more consistent with your golf game.  Remember that good golf practice makes for a good golf game.

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In the continuing saga of getting Morrie to a better game of golf, Mike Pedersen reminds Morrie about the key stretching elements for golf readiness. Mike is a true teacher as he takes Morrie through the various exercise tips that allow his body to prepare properly for the golf swing.

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After just a few hours of practice I was able to perform the balancing techniques shown. I highly recommend reviewing these golf driving power drills for anyone looking to improve balance and driving distance.

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In this lesson, Mike accompanies Morrie on a par four hole to watch his progress and discuss the improvements he is making.  Two additional stretching exercises are introduced that will continue to loosen up Morries mid section and follow through.

So set aside some time to watch this 12 minute video and get started reducing your 33 handicap to 20.

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You may already be aware that every golfer has his or her own unique characteristics. However, a ‘custom fit’ set of clubs will allow the golfer to have the most ease while performing on the course. The custom design will target the positives of any golfer and maximise them while also targeting the negatives and minimizing those so it would definitely be worth the investment.

When you buy pre-made clubs be aware that they suit only the basics of a golfer such as: height, arm length, hand size etc… You may get lucky and find a pre-made which really works for usually the chances of this happening are extremely rare. Pre-made clubs are usually only for a beginner who just wants to get used to the feeling of swinging a club.

Note: If you start off with a pre-made club you will need to adjust your stance and swing permanently making the swing more difficult. If you get into using custom fitted clubs it will make the swing that much easier and you will be doing it the easiest way from the start.

Custom fitting for golf clubs is easily done at any golf pro store or professional golf trainer. It may be best to find a teacher who can also fit clubs to your style and be sure to hit balls outdoors to allow the trainer to see the ball flight.

Clubfitting is not a tedious, drawn out affair; it can actually be done in 15-20 minutes. However, if you want a more detailed one yet still only the basics to suit your needs, you may be looking at 30-40 minutes of your time, all of which will be totally worth it.

If you would like a very in-depth fitting you will be looking at half a day of your time. These types of clubfittings are really only for the very experienced players.

If you are thinking about price, most clubs will fit you with clubs for free as long as you agree to buy the new set of clubs from them. If they do charge it will only be a petty $30 to $45 USD or so; again, very worth it in the end.

In clubfitting, you will be asked to hit different variations of the same type club. For example, a very good golf equipment store will have dozens of a particular type club; let’s say a Ping 6-iron. Each of these irons will be slightly different in some way from the next. The idea will be to find the best combination of shaft (length, flex and kickpoint), loft (standard, strong or flat), lie (strong or flat), grip and swingweight, along with various other dynamics of the club in relation to the golfer being custom fitted.

Clubfitters will be watching out for certain occurrences in your swings and hits. The clubfitter will observe the ball’s flight and record marks left by chalk in the adhesive strips on the clubface and sole. This allows the clubfitter to select which club is best suited to your physique.

Irons and drivers are the most commonly custom fitted clubs. Although most golfers never see the need, there are some of the pros who like being fitted for putters.

Obviously custom clubfitting will only work when your buy the new set of clubs with your specifications. Remember: You are not obliged to purchase a new set from the clubfitters themselves. You can get fitted, then get the specifications written down and go and buy elsewhere. Also, when you are buying the custom made clubs they should usually cost the same price as the ones you can buy straight off-the-shelf.

Now you have all this knowledge, why not use it and make your game as rewarding as it can possibly be!

Robert is a Professional Golf Tutor who teaches beginner golfers how to play golf. He also shares his knowledge online to golfers looking to get a lower golf handicap through Online Golf Lessons, Golf Tips, and Golf Tuition.

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Your Grip

Your grip is the foundation of your golf swing and developing the right grip is critical to your success in hitting the ball farther and straighter. There are several types of grips that you can use including the interlocking grip, the overlapping grip, and the baseball grip. The grip that feels most comfortable to you will depend on your physical strength and/or the length and girth of your fingers. For beginners, the baseball grip is the most common.

Watch your alignment

There are two main elements to be considered when lining up your golf swing. First and foremost is the target line (the line that the golf club is actually on). Secondly – the stance line, also known as the body line. Both are extremely important. You must keep your spine straight, unrounded and always be aware of your position with relation to the ball.

“Stroke” the ball, don’t just hit it

Often the difference between a strong, powerful swing and a misguided hack is the tendency to hit, rather than stroke, the ball. By stroking we mean creating a fluid motion that carries through your whole swing. It’s best to practice developing this technique with your short putts, when you are less likely to want to put full force on the ball. Once you get used to the motion it’s easier to carry the lesson through to your long game.

Don’t hold your head stiff

On the backswing, your head should have a slight, natural head movement due to the shift in your weight. On the downswing however, be sure that your head remains behind the line of the ball on impact since that creates a more powerful underside impact on the ball.

Don’t Rush Your Back Swing

The backswing is what generates the power behind your downswing and should be taken slowly to conserve your energy for your downswing. The left arm should be kept as straight, and taken as far back, as comfortably possible.

Maintain the angle between the club and your wrist during downswing

Downswing power comes from the leverage between the angle of the club and your wrists, not your hands, so it’s important to keep the angle intact. As with the backswing, you should take your time with the downswing as taking your time means keeping all of your body in line.

Other than these simple golf tips it’s important to remember that practice makes perfect. It took Tiger years to perfect his swing so don’t expect it to be any different for you.

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As I work to improve my overall game, longer golf drives become more and more important to me. Once I learned how to keep the ball straight, my hunger for driving the golf ball longer became greater.

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You will learn that the outside path in your golf swing is all about swinging down and not away (like a baseball swing). I learned that club speed should be the fastest at impact and not during the downswing and that you need to get the hands to move inward and stay in front of the club head.

There is a brief mention of how to position your feet to create a fade but this part needs further explanation.

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