Finalize the grip by bringing the right hand to the club
Turn the right heel slightly outward
To make the swing:
Make the forward press
Make the reverse press
Raise the club to the top of the swing
Bring the club down into and through the ball
Hand Action These steps will hopefully have outlined the importance of a definite method of establishing a uniform position from which to take your golf shot. An established procedure for shifting your weight so that the body can be utilized as a means for motivating the club on the upswing as well as the downswing and follow through can prove to be critical, as we have discussed. While a clear understanding has hopefully been reached on the combination of body action and weight shift, it is now time to turn our attention to another matter. As we previously discussed, the three key elements of any good game of golf are footwork, body action and hand action. We have spent some significant time discussing in detail the importance of body action and weight shift. The hands; however, play an equally important role in not only placing the club in the correct position but also in maintaining it throughout the entirety of the swing. Prior to this it was necessary to discuss the importance of body position for only when a player has established his body for the motivating control of the swing is he free to execute the proper positional control over the club with his hands. Unfortunately, the positioning of the hands has led to the downfall of what could have many great golfers. Many of the erroneous ideas which persist among novice golfers serve only as a detriment. Let us examine a few:
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