Develop Better Balance in Your Golf Swing.
What is balance and why is it important in golf? According to the experts at the Titleist Performance Institute, balance is one of the key physical factors required to produce an efficient golf swing. Balance is the ability of the neuromuscular system to maintain proper alignment, posture, center of gravity, and coordination. During the entire golf swing, a golfer must maintain the proper spine angle, transfer power and coordinate movements. In order to do this properly, a golfer is required to maintain balance of the body and control the arms and legs.
Here is a 8 -10 minute routine to perform 2 or 3 times per week to help you develop balance like a tour player! The following exercises will help build better balance in your golf swing.
Perform each exercise without looking at your feet. Don’t let your eyes tell your brain where you are in space, let your nerves and joints do the work. Make sure you have plenty of space and go slowly.
Single Leg Balance – Perform for 60 seconds on each leg. Once mastered, try it with your eyes closed.
Torso Turns One Leg- Try 15 torso turns each direction, in golf posture on each leg.
Lateral Bounding-Try 15 jumps in each direction, bounding from 1 foot to the other with a stick.
Stork Turns- Try 15 rotations on each leg, rotating the pelvis/hips while stabilizing the upper torso.
Have Fun!
