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Shorter days and cooler evenings can be beneficial for your golf game. Make the most of this time to prepare for next season by enhancing your strengths and improving your weaknesses. If you're committed to becoming a better player, you need to prepare your game physically, fundamentally and mentally. GET IN GOLF SHAPEGolf is a game of twisting and turning. You need flexibility and strength. Basic exercises and stretches can help you get ready for a round and prevent injuries.For everyday purposes, select an exercise you like. It doesn't have to be long - five or 10 minutes is plenty. You can take a brisk walk, jump rope, jog in place or ride a stationary bike. Before a round, warm up your body from head to toe: • Extend your arms to your side and do small circles in both directions. • Hold a club with your arms over your head. Bend to the left and hold for 10 seconds. Perform the same motion on your right side. Be sure not to bounce. • Hold a club across your shoulders and rehearse your pivot motion. Turn your shoulders back 90 degrees if you can. Hold for 15 seconds. Relax and do the same on your follow-through. IMPROVE YOUR SETUPA good setup includes proper posture, grip and alignment.Posture drill • Place a club on the ground pointing at the target. Stand with your feet and toes parallel to the club. Place your hands on your hips and keep your back straight as you bend forward. In this position, flex your knees slightly and let your arms hang freely. Keep your chin up so your shoulders can turn under your chin. Keep your balance centered on your feet before you swing. Pivot drill • Get in your setup position and bend forward from your hips. Cross your arms, place your hands on your shoulders and keep your knees slightly flexed. Make your backswing by turning your right shoulder and right hip. Don't sway or shift your weight. Reverse the move back to the target and hold your balance. Impact drill • Get in your setup position and start the swing with your arms and hands working as a unit. Bring your arms waist high with your thumbs pointing up and parallel to a wall. Let your weight shift to the right leg but not to the outside of your right foot. Return arms to impact position. Your weight should shift to the left leg at impact, and your head should remain steady behind the imaginary ball. SG Sandra Palmer is director of women's golf at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo. She won 30 professional tournaments during her playing career. She can be reached at (949) 305-5100. |
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