If you want to learn to hit the ball far then it is important to understand that driving a golf ball far is a combination of good swing mechanics and high club head speeds. The best way to generate more club head speed is to understand how to take advantage of leverage better. Leverage or lag can be created by releasing the club at the last possible moment. There are many things you can do to generate more lag. One simple thing you can do is to make sure that you are not gripping the club too tightly. If you are a right handed player then you want to keep your right hand very passive in the swing and use your left hand to apply the grip pressure necessary. Do not grip the club more than 75% of your maximum otherwise this will lead to a tight body and poor golf swings.
Driver selection:
Making sure that you are using a driver that is fitted properly for your swing type is very important if you want to get the most distance from your drives. If your club head speed is under 100 mph then you need to make sure that you are using a loft that is around 10 degrees and also a shaft that is regular flex. If you have a club head speed over 100 mph then you need to get a driver with a loft around 9 to 9.5 degrees and a shaft that is stiff. Another tip to help you get distance quickly is to learn to hit a draw golf shot. A draw golf shot will fly a lot further in the air than a fade or straight shot and you will also get more roll with this kind of shot.
In order to hit a draw golf shot you need to align your feet pointing slightly to the right of the intended target. This will encourage an inside to out club head path that is ideal for draw golf shots. You should also close the club face slightly to further promote the draw spin on the shot. Be sure to aim at the right spots to allow for the right to left motion of the ball to take effect so you end up in the fairway or green. Another tip to help you get more lag is to start the downward motion of the swing with a lateral weight shift towards the target before bringing the arms down from the top of the swing. This will load the club and will further generate more lag that will translate to greater club head speed through the hitting zone. Use these tips to help you learn how to drive a golf ball far and get more enjoyment from the game.
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