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How to Hit a Full Swing Golf Shot (For right handed players) By: Amanda Medina

Golf is a sport that anyone can play. Skill levels range from professionals down to recreational golfers. There are courses all over the world with a variety of set ups, difficulties, sceneries, and weather. Golf is an extremely difficult sport to play and master. These instructions will help beginners or junior golfers learn how to hit a full swing golf shot. To play golf you will need: · A set of clubs, making sure they are the right length and stiffness for you. Generally women use more flexible shafts than men. · A glove for your left hand. · A pair of golf shoes with spikes on the bottom. · A hat if desired. · A polo shirt and shorts or pants, depending on the course rules.

To Start:
 * 1) Arrive at the driving range with all the materials listed above.
 * 2) You can purchase a bucket of balls at the range. They vary in size and price.
 * 3) Pick a spot on the range being careful not to disturb anyone or get too close.
 * 4) Grab any club from your bag and swing it back and forth around your body to loosen up before you begin.
 * 5) Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, knees and waist slightly bent.
 * 6) Let your arms hang down naturally in front of you. (See Figure 1)

To Grip The Club:

> · Be sure to keep a loose grip which will allow the club to do the work and prevent you from forcing the [|golf swing].
 * 1) Place the left handed golf grip or right handed golf grip in your pinky, ring, and middle fingers of your left hand.
 * 2) Place your right hand below your left hand.
 * 3) You can interlock your right pinky with your left index finger if desired. It is personal preference.
 * 4) Your right thumb should overlap your left thumb. (See Figure 2)
 * 5) . The V made by your left thumb and index finger should be pointing towards your right shoulder.
 * 1) Once you grip the club, the club face should be open and squared to the target.

Backswing:
 * 1) Start by bringing the club away from the ball.
 * 2) Rotate your torso, keeping your left arm straight and your right arm tucked to your side.
 * 3) Break your wrists, allowing the club to come over your right shoulder.
 * 4) As you rotate back, keep the majority of your weight on your front foot.
 * 5) Keep your head balanced and make as little unnecessary movements as possible.
 * 6) When you reach the top of your swing, the club should be positioned between your head and shoulders.

Downswing:
 * 1) To start the downswing, move your hips forward and bring the club down on the same path it followed in the backswing.
 * 2) This should be a smooth, swift motion.
 * 3) Keep your posture constant. Do not stand up or dip down.

Impact:
 * 1) At impact, snap your wrists so the club face and the back of your left hand are facing the target.
 * 2) Strike the ball quickly but don’t force it. Be sure to keep your head down.

Follow Through:
 * 1) Continue to move the club forward rotating your wrists so the club head goes behind you.
 * 2) Finish with your right foot lifted slightly.
 * 3) All of your weight should be on your front foot. (See Figure 4)
 * 4) Repeat this multiple times for each club in your bag excluding the putter and possibly the sand wedge or any wedge with a loft greater than 56 degrees.