There are many cliched pieces of advice out there that have been used for many years in the game of golf. Do they all make sense, though, is the real question. Or are they blatantly untrue myths?
The golf swing myths that have persisted over the years will be discussed in this post. Let’s go.
Myth #1: You should keep your lower body quiet
The foundation of this urban legend is the notion that excessive lower body motion will cause the swing to be off-balance. In any case, shifting weight from the back foot to the front foot is now necessary in golf. Your lower body may come across as meek if you concentrate on keeping it still. Hesitation when shifting your weight can cost you accuracy and range.
Myth #2: Your head should stay still and down
In actuality, your head will move a little bit along with the pivot of your swing. neither upward nor downward, though. Your head shouldn’t move either before the ball hits you.
If someone tells you to keep your head down, smack them square in the kisser. The shoulder turn will be blocked if this is followed.
This is one of the most widespread misconceptions about golf swings, and the recipient takes this untrue information way too seriously. Therefore, if you are yet another victim, stand up right away.
Myth #3: You should make a big and full swing
Many beginners believe their swing to be perfect after observing certain movements made by professional golfers.
You must keep in mind that most amateurs lack the dexterity or natural talent necessary to smack a ball well over 300 yards.
When amateurs observe professionals performing such a task, they attempt to imitate them and take a full swing. Wads of pushes, pulls, and slices are the result. Instead, concentrate on rotating your shoulders to their maximum comfortable position. After that, keep moving forward while letting your club naturally perform its duties in the slot, down, and through.
Myth #4: You should roll your wrists through the impact
For a very long time, this myth has been prevalent. This concept appears to have been developed to encourage golfers to release their wrists and allow the club to settle at impact.
You see, if you hold the club firmly but not too tightly, it will release naturally and at a specific moment.
Without additional thrust from the golfer, the force of the swing will allow the wrists to extend and retract during the impact.
Myth #5: You should keep your left arm straight
Even amateurs revere this piece of advice. A portion of this advice may be true, but many people enjoy going too far and aggravating the problem. They lock down their arm in a robotic motion that ruins their chance to land a powerful blow by making it extremely stiff. By using this advice, you give up accuracy and yardage.
Since the speed and momentum of the downswing automatically straighten the arm, many coaches even allow their students to slightly bend their left arm while swinging. On the other hand, avoid bending too far to draw the club back further than your body is capable of. Simply rotate your shoulders until they reach the maximum bend appropriate to your flexibility, and make sure to maintain a firm but flexible left arm.
Myth #6: You should swing slowly
Someone would undoubtedly yell “slow down” at you at some point if they thought you were swinging too quickly. Well, it might seem sensible to swing your club more slowly in order to achieve better results than you would with a quick swing, but in actuality, doing so produces the same outcomes.
Golf, you see, is a game of precision and strength. Golf requires speed, which is the main factor in creating it. You generate speed by swinging through the ball forcefully.
Swinging slowly will help you make an assured and assertive swing. This does not imply that you should swing your arms around wildly, but it does imply that you should trust your inherent athletic ability and make the most of your opportunities.
Myth #7 There should be no wrists in the swing
False, your wrists play a part. They must be allowed to swing naturally in a releasing motion. When you swing, your wrists generate explosive power. And professional golfer Sam Snead likes his wrists to be “oily.”
Myth #8: You should hit the ball with the upper body
As you play golf, your legs will be involved. They offer you assistance and resistance for the winding and unwinding of the upper body and torso. However, the swing, or more specifically your rotation and weight shift, is the key to power in the game of golf.