noripsni@ameritech.net asked:


When i hit the ball it always goes right off the tee. Looking for ways to correct this problem

Cory

John Lynch asked:


The secrets to a consistent golf swing are hidden in the laws of physics

I was recently discussing the golf swing with a physics professor I had met on the golf course. He said there are really only 2 physical principals that impact a consistent golf swing (he described the forces due to gravity as being negligible in the golf swing).

The physics professor went on to say - “The truth is COAM and Torque is by far the 2 most important factors when learning to build a consistent golf swing.”

COAM being the Conservation Of Angular Momentum - the principal that states angular momentum of an object remains constant as long as no external force or moment acts on that object.

COAM says if the object (club head) is brought closer to the axis (formed by the golfer’s stable spine), it speeds up. If the club head is moved further out, it slows down. In a consistent golf swing, as the player rotates the club, the hands move farther from the body or axis and slow down. This reduction in momentum feeds into the much lighter club and increases the speed of the club head in the last part of the stroke, in a whiplash type of effect, increasing the force of impact on the ball.

To further illustrate Conservation Of Angular Momentum, picture an ice skater performing a stationary spin on ice. When the skater moves her arms closer to her body, she spins much faster…as the arms are brought farther from the body, the ice skater spins slower.

He described the other principal in a consistent golf swing as Torque.

Torque equals Force X Length(T = FL); where “F” being Force and “L” being length of the lever in our case the length of the golf club shaft.

“F” or Force can be further broken down using Newton’s equation for Force; F= ma (Force equals mass X acceleration)

So we now have Torque = mass x acceleration x length (T = maL)

“m” being the mass of the club head, “a” being the acceleration of the club head, and “L” being the length of the golf club.

It is Torque or the twisting action of the golf club that gives real leverage in a consistent golf swing.

Now that you know a little golf swing physics, how do you maximize the principals of Torque and COAM into YOUR golf swing? The secret - you must develop the late hit or “lag” into your golf swing.

The truth is, you will unleash an enormous amount of power at impact because of the principals of Torque and COAM.

The secret is to find a golf instruction system that teaches you how to develop the late hit into your golf swing or you will never reach your potential as a golfer.

It is simply amazing how fast you can build a consistent golf swing by learning the late hit. This is because your swing will now be in harmony with the physical laws of nature - this is how a 150LB golfer can crush 340 yard drives - he is able to harness an incredible amount of power due to Torque and COAM!

Hit ‘em Long & Straight!

–John



Robert

Mike Yardwood asked:


Golf swing training is once of the most vital areas of a prospective golfer’s game. It’s important to note though that not all golf swing training programs are the same. It’s a fact that some training programs are much better than others.

This article will cover the aspects that go towards making a good golf swing training program.

Before getting on the golf course, it’s vital that your body is fully prepared physically and particularly your muscles that will be needed for your golf swing.

Stretching exercises are a vital part of golf swing training. Exercises specific to golf can be very powerful and extremely effective in achieving a better golf swing.

The great thing is that you don’t have to be in the gym for a long period of time or away from your work place to carry out many golf swing stretch exercises. There are loads of stretching exercises that can be done in a spare moment in your office, all through the day.

Using dumbbells as part of a weight training programme can be very useful here too, the idea not being to build bigger muscles but to strengthen your golf swing muscles.

It’s a good idea to consult golf exercise experts who will be able to instruct you how to carry out the dumbbell exercises that will help to build up your strength but without giving you bulging muscles.

This is a main reason why the dumbbell exercise programs are heavily used by women golfers and young teenagers.

These particular golf swing exercises can be directly transferred to the golf course where you can utilize golfing exercise products such as the weighted golf club.

This will help you to enhance and condition your golfing muscles at the same time as you practice the correct golf swing technique.

Once you reach the point of actually hitting golf balls you will discover that your drives will be longer and also your own self-confidence will increase. Golf swing training will make a very big difference in improving your golf game.



Roberto

jay t asked:


i am having trouble hitting my irons well. I’m not hitting them far at all and my friend tells me im chopping down at it. Please explain this a little further and how do i fix it?

Terri