The Ultimate Golf Practice Routine: Master Your Ball Striking

TLDRLearn an incredibly simple 3-minute practice routine that will improve your ball striking and give you mastery over your contact. Focus on weight forward, shoulders turning, and arms straight for consistent and powerful strikes.

Key insights

🏌️‍♂️Weight forward, hands forward, and elbows close together to set up for good contact and ball striking.

🔀Proper shoulder turn is crucial for finding the ground after the ball and generating power.

🤝Front shoulder pointing at the ball and finishing with both arms straight for consistent and solid strikes.

🏀Comparing the golf swing to a basketball pass to understand the importance of extending both arms for power and distance.

Spending just 3 minutes a day on this drill can lead to significant improvements in ball striking and distance.

Q&A

Can I do this practice routine at home without hitting balls?

Absolutely! This routine focuses on the correct movements and positions of the body, so you can perform it without a golf ball.

How long should I practice this routine each day?

Just 3 minutes a day is enough to reap the benefits of this practice routine and improve your ball striking over time.

What if I have trouble getting the arms straight after impact?

Make sure to focus on the shoulders turning correctly and keeping the front shoulder down. This will naturally lead to the arms extending straight after impact.

Can this routine help improve my distance?

Yes, by focusing on weight forward, shoulder turn, and arms straight, you will generate more power and distance in your golf swing.

How soon will I see improvement in my ball striking?

Everyone progresses at a different rate, but with consistent practice, you can start seeing improvements in your ball striking within a few weeks.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the 3-minute practice routine for improving ball striking in golf.

00:30Focus on weight forward, hands forward, and elbows close together for a solid setup.

02:00Proper shoulder turn is crucial for finding the ground after the ball and generating power.

04:30Keep the front shoulder pointed at the ball and finish with both arms straight for consistent strikes.

06:45Compare the golf swing to a basketball pass for better understanding and visualization.