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Beginner Golf Stance: How to Set Up to the Ball

Name: Beginner Golf Stance: How to Set Up to the Ball
Uploaded: 2023-09-01T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 1 min 18 s
Channel: Patrice Amadieu
Description: Stance refers to how you position yourself in front of the ball, and it’s the foundation of an effective swing. This Decathlon tutorial from the Inesis Golf Academy, created by Patrice Amadieu, explains the beginner’s stance step by step in just over a minute.

Stance refers to how you position yourself in front of the ball, and it’s the foundation of an effective swing. This Decathlon tutorial from the Inesis Golf Academy, created by Patrice Amadieu, explains the beginner’s stance step by step in just over a minute.

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What the lesson shows

The tutorial is based on one premise: Good posture leads to an effective swing. Once your hands are on the grip, stand facing the ball, parallel to the line of play, with your feet shoulder-width apart. Then move your arms away from your body by pushing your buttocks back and by bending your knees slightly.

To find the right distance from the ball, the arms are vertical and the club rests entirely on its sole. Then you have to Maintain the angles of your posture throughout the entire swing: This is essential for a balanced swing. The tutorial recommends practicing this posture, which becomes comfortable over time.

The Exercise, Step by Step

First, place your hands on the grip.
Stand facing the ball, parallel to the line of play.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Push your hips back and bend your knees slightly to move your arms away from your body.
Adjust your stance relative to the ball: arms vertical, club resting completely on its sole.
Swing while maintaining the angles of your posture all the way through.

Key Takeaways

Stance is the foundation of an effective swing.

Facing the ball, parallel to the line of play.

Feet shoulder-width apart.

Hips back, knees slightly bent, arms relaxed.

Vertical arms and the club resting on its sole, maintaining the angles throughout the swing.

Mistakes to Avoid

Position yourself in front of the ball without standing parallel to the line of play.
Keep your arms close to your body instead of holding them out.
Losing the angles of your posture during the swing.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Repeatedly practicing the posture, step by step, until it feels comfortable
Checking the vertical arms and the club resting on its sole
Slow swings while maintaining proper posture

Your Questions

How should you position yourself in front of the ball when you're just starting out in golf?

With your hands on the grip, stand facing the ball and parallel to the line of play, with your feet shoulder-width apart, your hips back, and your knees slightly bent.

How do you find the right distance from the ball?

Your arms should be vertical, and the club should rest entirely on its sole.

Should you maintain your posture during the swing?

Yes, the tutorial emphasizes maintaining the angles of your posture throughout the swing: this is essential for a balanced swing.

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