The perfect stroke is that elusive thing we all strive for, asleep in our beds at night with a smile on our faces as we dream of that drive going straight and true down the middle of the fairway or that putt dropping in to the cup at the end of its smooth 50 yard run. Unfortunately reality bites when…
Tag: Stance
Putting The Ball In The Hole The Final Step
You take almost half your shots around the green during your round of golf. Concentrate on that last fifty percent and dramatically improve your score. Approach your putt the same as you do every shot, complete the pre-shot routine and execute. I have written about the first two of three steps previously: The mental aspect and reading the green. Now…
How Do I Swing A Golf Club
Here it is! Your first, most basic step on your way to the golfing hall of fame. The first thing to learn is how to swing a golf club. Now, we can talk about the biomechanics of the golf swing; about resistance and G-force, the single plane vs. the double plane approach, go into detail with the physics and equations…
Golf Stance And Its Physical Requirements
Golf stance is one of the most ignored terms and issues in the golf swing and yet the golf stance dictates the success of every golf swing you make. When golfers think of golf stance, they don’t realize how hard it is to maintain over 18 holes (four and a half hours). Just take a look at the position your…
Golf Tricks For Newbie Golfers
Putting: Keep your shoulders on line One of the most crucial fundamentals of consistent putting is making sure your shoulders start and stay on-line during the stroke. Here’s a drill that will help you see if your shoulder alignment remains consistent: Set up in your normal putting stance, then place the putter across your shoulders, parallel to your intended target…
Golf Tips For Driving Longer
You are a frustrated golfer. You cannot seem to get a long drive on your shot. You have consulted numerous golfing magazines, sports shop pros, and even the book Golfing for Dummies. As embarrassing as that was, it didn’t even work. In fact, nothing seems to work. What should you do? Don’t fret. Improving your drive isn’t the most complicated…
Techniques That A Wing Chun Practitioner Should Learn In His Quest For Mastery Of The Art
Martial arts have been practiced in one form or another for thousands of years and writings about Wing Chun have been found as far back as the period of Warring States and make reference to fighting techniques, with and without arms. They talk about whole armies who use these skills with deadly power, accuracy and mastery. First, I pose the…
Learn How To Apply Wing Chun As An Effective Form Of Self Defense
One of the ongoing things we’re trying at the dojo is broadening our student base. Lots of students get a little upset at punches flying at them, and the like, so we’re evaluating some of the softer styles for an introductory class. I’m looking at turning Wing Chun forms into the basis for a practical martial arts style, and helping…