I need better balance

[Borf]

Hey, I need to get better balance in my swing, specifically at the end when I am following through and to hold my finish more. I find I am not quite in balance at the end of my swing the way I would like to be.

Any comments or drills or tips or suggestions are welcomed!

[Chas]

I've got one of those balance boards, you know the ones with a ball beneath.  If I would just use it consistently I'm sure it would make a big difference to my game.  Balance is SO important in golf.  Often I'm off balance at the end of the stroke.  When I really hit it pure, almost always I'm balanced at the finish.  Often when I've chunked the ball a bit, it's because I've let my weight move too far towards my toes.

So I'm saying, try a balance board - and stick with it.

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by Borf

Hey, I need to get better balance in my swing, specifically at the end when I am following through and to hold my finish more. I find I am not quite in balance at the end of my swing the way I would like to be.

Any comments or drills or tips or suggestions are welcomed!

Stretching, one legged squats, yoga, etcetera. Look up some wintersports workouts (i.e. hockey, snowboarding . . .) as they seem to have a strong core and balance focus.

[lefty18]

I strongly recommend widening your feet position on the ground. Especially on drives your feet should be parallel to your shoulders. This will provide better balance.

[gogolfing]

I have been doing yoga since the beginning of November and it has made a huge difference in improving my balance throughout the swing.

[The Recreational Golfer]

You can get an 8 lb. medicine ball and search for golf balance exercises - they're all over the web.

I find that when I lose balance it's because I was swaying or trying to hit the ball too hard, not because I have balance issues in general.

[jdalton]

When I find myself occasionally going off balance, I narrow my stance somewhat and it forces me to either control my swing or fall backwards.  Since I don't want to fall backwards, I am forced to correct my swing motion.  Many times, poor balance is caused by concentrating too much on hitting (smashing) the ball into the next county.  Concentrate more on a correct swing motion, rather than how the shot will turn out and yu should be more in control.  Try it and good luck.

Coach-Joe

[Aquaguru]

Originally Posted by Chas

I've got one of those balance boards, you know the ones with a ball beneath.  If I would just use it consistently I'm sure it would make a big difference to my game.  Balance is SO important in golf.  Often I'm off balance at the end of the stroke.  When I really hit it pure, almost always I'm balanced at the finish.  Often when I've chunked the ball a bit, it's because I've let my weight move too far towards my toes.

So I'm saying, try a balance board - and stick with it.

If you don't have a balance board you can use couch pillows.  Put two on the floor one for each foot.  Take swings as you normally would just remember that you are elevated so don't try to hit the ground.  The firmer the pillow the tougher.  Its a cheap alt. to a balance board.

Also work on your core as well (abs, hips, butt, and hamstring).