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9 Swing Basics In GIF Format
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9 Swing Basics In GIF Format

Learn the basics of the golf swing in these photo animations.

Edited by Peter Morrice
Luke Kerr-Dineen
SETUP
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FOLLOW-THROUGH
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• To aim accurately, sole the clubhead behind the ball and point the face at your target, then set your stance perpendicular to the face.

• With a driver, play the ball just inside your front foot. That, combined with a slight tilting of your upper body away from the target, will promote a high launch.

• Stay loose by keeping your arms and legs in motion as you stand over the ball. Good drives come when you maximize your freedom of motion.