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		<title>Get Your Golf Slice Right</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Soan Keel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Which is worse, hearing "Fore!" or four over par on your scorecard? Many people who play golf do so with a hope that their game will improve over the last round they shot. Chances are if you sliced the ball all over the course the last time, you are going to do it again. Improving your game and hitting the ball straight is possible if you just take into account why you are slicing the ball in the first place.]]></description>
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<p>Which is worse, hearing &#8220;Fore!&#8221; or four over par on your scorecard? Many people who play golf do so with a hope that their game will improve over the last round they shot. Chances are if you sliced the ball all over the course the last time, you are going to do it again. Improving your game and hitting the ball straight is possible if you just take into account why you are slicing the ball in the first place.</p>
<p>In order to know what is causing your slice you need to see how you are lining up with the ball. The first aspect of golf is to relax; most slices come from overcompensating your drive. Most slices occur from the tee too. The best method to see how you are slicing a ball is to line up your clubface with the ball. Your club has a rounded bottom to help drive the ball with as much force as possible.</p>
<p>The best way to go about correcting the issue is to have a friend watch so they can analyze your aim when you hit the ball. You&#8217;ll want to make sure to line up the ball with the sweet spot on the clubface in mind. An outside observer is the best way to spot and fix any problems with your swing, unless you are able to make a trip to a pro golf shop or driving range with technology that can analyze your swing automatically.</p>
<p>Before you can equate distance into your drive you need to make sure you are hitting it straight down the fairway. A driving range will allow you make some contact but if you are not swinging through properly the course will only make matters worse. Keep your stance solid, lifting your foot like a baseball player takes you off balance.</p>
<p>There is an age-old trick that most people do not know about. In golf, your drive should have all the distance juiced out of the ball so you finish up with your short game and save par. Those who know how to power a golf ball down the fairway have a huge advantage over those who spend their time camping out in the woods looking for their lost ball.</p>
<p>The best method to hit a straight ball is to drive it while on your knees. Now I know it sounds silly but if you have ever tried it then you know that it&#8217;s virtually impossible for you to lift one knee off the ground while you hit the ball. Your arms are straighter and you are close enough to the ball you can feel the fluid motion it takes.</p>
<p>Give this a whirl a few times and you&#8217;ll begin to get the feel of a proper swing. This should  restrain your body from twisting or aiming the ball improperly, so that you can drive it straight down the fairway. Then, you can take this swing and practice the movement while on your feet.</p>
<p>Once you find out the steps to keep your ball within the fairway, you will keep hitting it there every time. You will not be able to hit two hundred yard drives on your knees but you are not supposed to drive like this all the time. Have a friend help you with your aim and remember never to look up too soon because all you will see is a bad shot.</p>
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		<title>Perfect Your Golf Slice</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:38:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Which would you prefer: to have four over par on your scorecard, or hear a shout of "Fore!"? The answer is obvious. Golfers undoubtedly want their score to improve over previous rounds of play. But the reality is that if you've been slicing the ball in previous rounds, you'll probably continue to do it unless you take corrective measures. But, you can get better, provided you figure out what is causing you to slice the ball in the first place.]]></description>
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<p>Which would you prefer: to have four over par on your scorecard, or hear a shout of &#8220;Fore!&#8221;? The answer is obvious. Golfers undoubtedly want their score to improve over previous rounds of play. But the reality is that if you&#8217;ve been slicing the ball in previous rounds, you&#8217;ll probably continue to do it unless you take corrective measures. But, you can get better, provided you figure out what is causing you to slice the ball in the first place.</p>
<p>To figure out the cause of your slice, it&#8217;s important to analyze your alignment with the ball. The first thing to remember is relaxation. Most slices occur as a result of overcompensation of your drive. They also tend to happen from the tee. The best way to evaluate they way you are slicing the ball is to align your clubface with the ball. The rounded bottom of the club is designed to drive the ball as forcefully as possible.</p>
<p>Because the clubface is designed specifically with this rounded spot, it&#8217;s important to ensure that the ball is properly aligned. You have the best chance of correcting your game if you play with a friend that can analyze the placement of your swing as you hit the ball. This is crucial unless you are able to go to a pro golf shop or driving range with the proper technology to analyze your swing and give you feedback about your mistakes.</p>
<p>In order to gain any distance with your drive, it&#8217;s important to hit it squarely down the fairway. You can make some contact with a driving range, but if you are swinging incorrectly all through the course your performance will only get worse. Make sure to maintain a solid stance; if you lift your leg baseball-style, you&#8217;ll be thrown off balance.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s an age-old strategy that many golfers don&#8217;t know. This strategy says that you should start by juicing the distance out of the ball in your drive, so that you end with your short game and save par. People who can blast a ball down the fairway are at a significant advantage over those that spend copious amounts of time in the woods searching for lost balls.</p>
<p>The best method to hit a straight ball is to drive it while on your knees. Now I know it sounds silly but if you have ever tried it then you know that it&#8217;s virtually impossible for you to lift one knee off the ground while you hit the ball. Your arms are straighter and you are close enough to the ball you can feel the fluid motion it takes.</p>
<p>If you try this a few times, you will know what a proper swing feels like. Your body should not twist and aim your ball in any direction but straight down the fairway. You can practice the same movement while standing on your feet.</p>
<p>Once you find out the steps to keep your ball within the fairway, you will keep hitting it there every time. You will not be able to hit two hundred yard drives on your knees but you are not supposed to drive like this all the time. Have a friend help you with your aim and remember never to look up too soon because all you will see is a bad shot.</p>
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		<title>Improve Your Golf Slice</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you rather hear "Fore!" or see four over par on your scorecard? Many golf players hope that their score will improve with each successive round. But in all likelihood, if you sliced the ball consistently in the previous round, chances are you'll do it again. Fortunately, you can improve your game and hit the ball straight by addressing the underlying reasons why you are slicing the ball.]]></description>
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<p>Would you rather hear &#8220;Fore!&#8221; or see four over par on your scorecard? Many golf players hope that their score will improve with each successive round. But in all likelihood, if you sliced the ball consistently in the previous round, chances are you&#8217;ll do it again. Fortunately, you can improve your game and hit the ball straight by addressing the underlying reasons why you are slicing the ball.</p>
<p>In order to know what is causing your slice you need to see how you are lining up with the ball. The first aspect of golf is to relax; most slices come from overcompensating your drive. Most slices occur from the tee too. The best method to see how you are slicing a ball is to line up your clubface with the ball. Your club has a rounded bottom to help drive the ball with as much force as possible.</p>
<p>Since your clubface is designed to have a sweet spot you want to make sure that you are lining up your ball with that spot in mind. It is best to play with a friend so they can see where you are aiming when you hit your shot. Unless you visit a driving range or golf pro shop that has the technology to show you your swing, a friend can watch you and tell you what you are doing wrong.</p>
<p>To get drive the ball a sufficient distance, you must hit the ball straight down the fairway. You will make some contact on the driving range, but without proper swing through on the entire course, your game will continue to decline. Remember to hold a solid stance, and avoid lifting your leg like a baseball player. This will only throw you off balance.</p>
<p>There is an age-old trick that most people do not know about. In golf, your drive should have all the distance juiced out of the ball so you finish up with your short game and save par. Those who know how to power a golf ball down the fairway have a huge advantage over those who spend their time camping out in the woods looking for their lost ball.</p>
<p>The best method to hit a straight ball is to drive it while on your knees. Now I know it sounds silly but if you have ever tried it then you know that it&#8217;s virtually impossible for you to lift one knee off the ground while you hit the ball. Your arms are straighter and you are close enough to the ball you can feel the fluid motion it takes.</p>
<p>By practicing this a few times, you&#8217;ll get a sense of how a proper swing ought to feel. You should not notice any twisting, and the ball should aim straight down the fairway. Get familiar with the motion of the swing, and work on replicating it from a standing position.</p>
<p>Once you find out the steps to keep your ball within the fairway, you will keep hitting it there every time. You will not be able to hit two hundred yard drives on your knees but you are not supposed to drive like this all the time. Have a friend help you with your aim and remember never to look up too soon because all you will see is a bad shot.</p>
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		<title>Body Alignment Can Help Your Golfing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 19:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are out on the golf course your golf swing plays a vital role in your performance. In the quest to have a powerful swing many golfers make the common mistake of trying to swing harder than they are physically capable of. This oftentimes results in a swing that results in the ball not going where it was meant to and also not traveling the distance that was intended. Before they worry about power and distance, golfers need to concentrate on improving their posture and their flexibility, as this is what is necessary to a good swing. To maximize your golf swing you should follow some appropriate exercises as these will not only improve your posture and flexibility but also your body alignment.]]></description>
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<p>When you are out on the golf course your <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://golfarticles.org/l/golf-swing.html">golf swing</a> plays a vital role in your performance. In the quest to have a powerful swing many golfers make the common mistake of trying to swing harder than they are physically capable of. This oftentimes results in a swing that results in the ball not going where it was meant to and also not traveling the distance that was intended. Before they worry about power and distance, golfers need to concentrate on improving their posture and their flexibility, as this is what is necessary to a good swing. To maximize your golf swing you should follow some appropriate exercises as these will not only improve your posture and flexibility but also your body alignment.</p>
<p>Your strength does not dictate your ability to have a good golf swing. However, having a good range of motion, especially when it comes to the backswing, is vital for a golfer. You need to be able to turn your shoulders at ninety degrees while your hips should be able to turn at forty-five degrees. Being able to achieve this level of flexibility is usually only seen in golfers who are flexible and fit. The accuracy and distance of your swing is dependent on you being capable of attaining such positions.</p>
<p>The flexibility of the lower body is likewise important. A good swing starts with the golfer dexterously rotating the lower body, and followed with the upper body staying back. This takes a lot of upper body strength, so golfers should always be in shape so they can deliver a hard swing and stay behind the ball afterwards. At times, even the most physically fit golfers are not able to do this consistently.</p>
<p>Golfers must be able to work on their upper body strength and flexibility by taking on stretching and <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://golfarticles.org/l/1-reap-fitness.html">weight training</a> techniques incorporating rotational movements. This is the most practical way of improving ones golf swing and consequently getting longer drives.</p>
<p>Here is a basic routine that golfers can do to improve their golf posture and flexibility. Standing with the feet shoulder width apart, golfers should reach out their arms and take their left thumb with their right hand. The arms should then be lowered until they touch the rib area, or a portion lower than the armpits. The arms should be kept close to the rib area. The left thumb should be pulled downwards as far as possible. This routine should improve the golfers flexibility, helping him to swing any type of club without digging it into the ground.</p>
<p>Next, you need to bend your body forward, taking care that you bend at the hips while keeping your head and back straight at all times. When doing this routine you need to be able to bend comfortably in different angles. Bend the knees in this position to strengthen the muscles that are above them and also to keep you steady so that you do not fall onto your knees.</p>
<p>For the correct body alignment while you swing the club you can try the following routine. Keep the shoulders and hips in line with your feet when you swing the club. Keep the same posture that is described above. By determining if you feet are visible beyond your knees will tell you if you are in the correct posture. The hips will be parallel to your feet when your knees are in line with your feet.</p>
<p>In order to check if your shoulders are in the correct alignment with your feet you need to be able to bend at your hips without experiencing any kind of discomfort. In this position you will be able to determine if your shoulders and hips are all parallel to your feet.</p>
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