The basic golf technique is exactly what every golfer can't ignore

For beginners, mastering basic golf techniques is the first step toward building a solid foundation. Once you've mastered it, it's easy to enjoy the joy and challenge on the green grass.

1. Guide to holding a golf club properly

Holding the bat with the right technique will decide directly to the hits. However, quite a few golfers have not done this simple move.  

Refer to the golf club holding technique using the following rules:

• Step 1: The left hand holds the stick (if the unfavorable hand is the left hand) and holds it around the handle, and the thumb is along the handle.
• Step 2: The right hand does the same thing and is right above the left hand.
• Step 3: With both hands holding the bat naturally, the V is facing down and the handle is strong enough to easily control the bat flexibly. If you grip too tightly or too loose, it is easy to deflect the ball's trajectory and reduce the accuracy of the hit.

Currently, there are many different types of golf clubs, including Interlock, Overlap, and Ten-Finger Grip:

• Interlocking Grip:

• Cross your left hand's pinky and right forefinger together.
• This type of handle is suitable for people with small hands or beginners to play, which increases stability and good bat control.

• Overlapping Grip (hoặc Vardon Grip):

• The pinky finger of the right hand is placed on the middle position between the index finger and the middle finger of the left hand.
• This is the most popular type of handle, used by both professional and amateur golfers, especially those with medium or large hands.

• Ten-Finger Grip (hoặc Baseball Grip):

• All ten fingers are on the handle, not overlapping (the same way you hold a baseball bat).
• This is a simple handle and is often recommended for children or beginners of golf.

  You try both three ways to hold the ball, see what kind of suitable and give comfortable, the maximum standard standard standard.

2. Basic Golf Techniques for Beginners

In order to become a complete golfer, it is indispensable to master platform techniques such as Swing, Pitching, Chipping, and Putting. Each technique has a different purpose and way of implementation, suitable for specific situations on the field.  

Understanding and practicing the right technique will help Golfer improve his batting skills quickly and effectively. Let's check if you've done the following golfing techniques correctly!

2.1. Swing technique (Full Swing)

Full Swing is the most popular hitting technique in Golf, which is used to hit far away from the Tee Box or Fairway towards Green. This shot requires skilled technique, flexibility, physical strength as well as the player's skill to get the ball as far as possible.  

Below, there are 4 stages when implementing Swing Golf technique that players need to know well:

Stage 1: Preparation and polishing posture

• Put the ball on top of the Tee and face the big toe of the left foot.
• Spread your legs wide enough and your upper body slightly to the back to form a straight line with your left leg.

  Stage 2: Stop the bat

• When starting Swing, keep the handle and left hand as straight as possible during the initial movement. Pull the handle over and over your back, with your wrist closed. Focus on keeping your right shoulder moving backward and upward.
• At this time, the golf club should be close to the ground or slightly upward, depending on the flexibility and swing technique you apply. The left hand should be above and toward the right shoulder. The right shoulder should stay below and face the golf ball. At the same time, the legs must remain in place, keeping stability and balance.
• In Swing technique, when putting the bat higher and higher, you should move the weight toward the back leg.

  Stage 3: Lowering the bat (Downswing)

• You start at the highest point on Backwing and bring the bat down to contact the ball. This is the decisive step to the accuracy and power of the hit.
• The step of lowering the bat begins by turning the hips to the left. This creates a thrust and helps to keep the bat on the right track. Next, turn your chest and shoulders towards the ball. This strengthens the power and directs the hit.
• Start taking the bat down to the ball. Try to keep the handle close to your body and make sure that the top of the stick is in the right line. When the bat approaches the ball, make sure that the bat face the target. Try to maintain the pressure between your left hand and the handle, keeping your left wrist straight on contact.
• After contact with the ball, continue to move Swing along the desired hitting line, ensuring that the bat and hand move along the hitting line until the end of Swing.

  Stage 4: Polishing (Follow Through)

• This is a process involving hand movements and body rotation. You need to straighten your elbow, loosen your wrist and keep the end of the bat back ensuring that the direction of the ball flies toward the target.
• One common mistake many golfers make is to try to hit too hard. What's important is not the force that you hit the ball, but the speed at which the bat face comes into contact with the ball. So focus on keeping your swing steady and steady.

2.2. Pitching technique

Pitching is a shot from 30-100 yards away from Green or needs to cross obstacles such as Bunker or long grass… Pitching will take the ball to fly with a high orbit over ⅔ the distance, and then land gently without rolling too far (rolling less than Chipping).  

Steps to implement the Pitching Golf technique are as follows:

• Step 1: Place the ball in the middle or slightly close to the right foot.
• Step 2: Put more weight on your left foot (about 60%)
• Step 3: Hold the bat in one of three ways: Overlap, Interlap or Ten-Finger Grip. Be careful to hold the baton with enough force, not too tight.
• Step 4: Bring the bat to the back about 3/4 Swing. Note, focus on turning your shoulders and hips and keeping your wrists steady. The force of movement will be from the thighs and hips, not from the wrist.
• Step 5: Hit the ball with a slightly open bat surface, ensure bottom-up ball contact and ball contact at the center of the bat surface.

2.3. Chipping technique

Chip the ball is often used when the ball is near Green (<30 yards), but not close enough to use putting technique. The goal of the Chip Owl is to send the ball up a short distance into the air, then the ball rolls long over Green, approaching the hole.  

A successful Chip Golf will help reduce the number of hits per hole, improving the score of the game. Therefore, whether new players or many years of experience must practice Chip techniques regularly for the best results.  

Below is the process of implementing the correct Chip technique:

• Step 1: The distance between the legs is narrower and stands closer to the ball than the normal Full Swing. At the same time, put the ball in a position near the right foot, to make a downward angle.
• Step 2: Put more weight on your left foot and keep your left foot straight.
• Step 3: You can use the conventional handlebar or a slightly lower handle on the handle to better control the handle, increasing accuracy.
• Step 4: You turn your shoulders, put the stick back, until the stick and arms make an L shape. During the process, the force of movement will come from the arms and shoulders, avoiding the use of force from the wrist.
• Step 5: Perform the Downswing process to lower the bat, so that the ball contact is in the center of the bat surface. Try to keep your wrist steady and smooth. Also, keep your head and eyes on the ball, avoid lifting your head too soon.

For chip owls, you don't have to turn your body too much. You focus on a point on Green that you want the ball to come into contact with and then roll to the hole, instead of directing the hit directly to the hole.  

Normally, players will use a Wedge bat, such as Pitching Wedge or Sand Wedge, but you can also use a bat with a less steep angle if you want the ball to roll further.

2.4. Putting technique

Putting Golf is a putt to the hole on Green. This is a technique that requires regular practice, concentration, and patience to control the strength and direction of the ball, helping the shot to have the highest accuracy.  

Here are the basic principles for improving Putt technology:

• Step 1: Before making a Putt, it is recommended to take some time to evaluate Green, considering the direction and slope of the Green surface. Some greens are soft and slow, while others can be very fast.
• Step 2: Place 2 legs as wide as your shoulders, in a direction parallel to the ball line. Note, put your weight on both feet.
• Step 3: The putter head should be horizontal with the ball and the bat face toward the ball.
• Step 4: Adjust the eye level located directly above or near the ball trajectory of the Putt.
• Step 5: Move the bat back gently with your shoulders and arms, limiting the movement of your wrist.
• Step 6: Keep the tip of the bat moving in the desired straight line, while keeping the movement smooth until the ball touches it.

Mastering the background techniques such as Swing, Pitching, Chipping, and Putting is an important step in improving your golf skills. Practice each technique with clear and regular steps for the best performance on the golf course!

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3. Tips for Improving Effective Golf Techniques

Golf is a special and difficult sport, so each player needs to understand each principle in order to practice properly at the beginning.  

• Coaching with a coach: Training with a coach or a professional golfer is the fastest way to improve your golf skills. Based on each hit, coaches will point out specific weaknesses in your technique, while giving advice and exercises to improve.
• Regular practice: Regular practice is the key to a player's rapid progress, especially in difficult or long-distance technical hits. Practice also gives you a better sense of ball, controls the ball's hitting power and path for accurate hits and helps maintain consistent performance.
• Practicing the Chip at different distances around Green: Identify some target points around Green at different distances to practice the Chip Owl. Depending on the distance and slope of Green, try hitting with different clubs. A high-slope Wedge bat (such as Sand Wedge) will produce a high-pitched Chip shot with less roll, while a lower-slope bat (such as Pitching Wedge or 9-iron) will help the ball roll further after contact.
• Putt practice with putting golf practice mat at home: This is a great way to improve your technique and accuracy without having to go to the golf course. Place target polishing points at different distances on the carpet (e.g. 1m, 2m, 3m). Practice hitting the ball at intervals to familiarize yourself with the force required for each stroke.

4. How to increase the distance to hit golf clubs that you can't ignore

The distance a golfer can hit will depend on many factors such as hitting technique, physical strength, golf ball type, weather, field conditions and the type of bat used. Here are some notes to help you increase your golf club spacing:

4.1. Exercise one's strength

• Perform strength training exercises, especially for shoulder, back and leg muscles.
• Exercise flexibility to improve the body's range of movement and help Swing reach maximum width.
• Yoga and pilates exercises can help improve flexibility and core strength.

4.2. Select the appropriate stick type

For each technique, the golfer will need to use each of the different clubs. The bat also needs to match the player's level: in terms of length, weight, stick face design, grips and shaft hardness.  

This is the decisive factor to the outcome in each player's practice of improving golf skills. Mastering basic golf techniques not only helps you improve your golf skills, but also sets a premise for conquering bigger challenges on the field. Be patient with training, correcting errors, and constantly learning to improve your qualifications. Whether you're a rookie or a long-time golfer, returning to basic techniques is always the key to better performance in the sport.  

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