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Loosen Up!

Want to hit the ball better? Get some flexibility in your muscles.

By Mike HansenPublished: May, 2005

Topping the ball typically happens when a player’s body rises during the downswing motion. When we try to get a bigger backswing, we rise up, because of inflexibility, and don’t get back down in the downswing to make clean contact. Increasing your flexibility in your shoulders and hips will allow you to stay down throughout your entire swing, resulting in consistent shots every time.
 
Taking the time to stretch before you play a round or practice is a great routine to begin and do not hesitate to do some simple stretches in the middle of your round.

A good stretch for your shoulders is to pull your arm in front of your body and hold it with the opposite arm. Hold this stretch for 15 to 30 seconds and repeat 3 times, then switch arms. Make sure to keep the arm you are stretching stays straight the entire time. This stretch will prevent you head from twisting back during your backswing.

To stretch your hips find a chair, bench or even in the golf cart, and cross one leg over your knee. Apply pressure to the top of the crossed knee until you feel stress in the rear of your hip. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds and repeat 3 times, then switch legs. This stretch will allow you to get deeper hip rotation in the backswing.

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