How to get
away with
losing your
posture: Swing slower
and more with
your arms

Video: Test (and improve) your posture with overhead deep squats.

1. Practice
with a
split grip
Make practice swings
without a ball with your
left hand on the grip and
your right hand just below
the grip on the shaft. Focus
on pulling the club into
impact with your left hand
and rotating the face to
square with your right
hand. That's the proper
hand action you need to
deliver a solid blow.

Why the arm swing works
An arms-dominated swing
generates less force, which in turn
makes it easier for you to maintain
your posture when you swing. You
might think this will cost you
yards, but you'll actually hit the ball
farther because you'll be delivering
the club solidly into the back of the
ball on the proper plane.

2. Make swings
with your feet
together
You can hit balls with this
drill. Take your regular
address, but with your feet
together. After a few swings,
you'll learn to slow down your
swing to a level that allows
you to keep your balance. The
speed that allows you to catch
the ball flush without losing
balance is the one you should
use on the course.

Step 4: Release With Your Chest