Let's face it, there are only 3 factors that determine distance and trajectory of the golf ball:
1. The path of your swing in relation to your target line.
2. The position of your clubface at impact in relation to your target line.
3. The speed of the clubface release through the ball at impact.
Lemme explain...
If you're swinging over the top (swing path left of your target line) and your clubface is closed in relation to your target line, you will pull/hook your shots to the left (ball starts left then curves even more left).
On the other hand, if your swinging too much from the inside (swing path right of target line) and your clubface is very open in relation to your target line, this will cause you to push/slice your shots to the right (ball starts right then curves even more right).So what's the best way to fix this?
The truth is, 25% of our brains are devoted to our hands! Think about this for a second - our hands have evolved to be the most intricate and powerful tool we have. It is our hands that allowed us to create the industrial revolution.
So what does all this have to do with the golf swing?
The best way to create tremendous power in the golf swing, and control swing path and clubface position is with our most powerful and intricate tool we have - OUR HANDS!
Let me make an illustration that will explain this important mechanical concept in the golf swing. Try to hammer a nail without breaking your wrist, just use your arms and body and keep your wrist rigid, not much power, right?
Now hammer the nail by breaking only your wrist, no body, no arms, much more power - right??? You're using angular and centrifugal forces to create power with very little effort.
Much like the golf swing!
Plus you're much more accurate hammering the nail when using your hands as opposed to your arms and body.
Have you ever seen a trick shot artist hit a golf ball 300 yards while kneeling on the ground? This goes against the widely held theory in the golf community that it is the legs and hips that creates power in the golf swing.
How do you think this trick shot artist generates all this amazing power while on his knees?
Effortless power comes from a full release of the hands through the impact area. Remember the hammer example I gave you? This is how a 150LB person can crush 300 yard drives. They have learnt this important mechanical golf swing concept.
By far the most important factor in the golf swing is a full hand release through the golf ball.
If you can learn how to master the hand release, you will have found the secret to great golf!
In case you wanna read more on how to use your hands to hit the ball long and straight, check out this site: http://golfswingeureka1.blogspot.com/
Play well.
John Lynch
About The Author:
John Lynch is owner of BestGolfBooks.com and has published hundreds of golf articles. To read expert reviews on the top golf training aids, John recommends you visit: Medicus Driver Reviews
