Since baseball season is in full swing, I want you to think outside the box for a minute…..actually lets think inside the box; a batters box. A baseball swing and golf swing are incredibly similar and with a minor adjustment can be an effective way to uncover the mystery of power and swing plane. Try this simple exercise to unlock your potential.
Standing upright grip a club and hold it in front of you with the club parallel to the ground. Swing the club around you as if it were a “baseball” swing. Try to keep the shaft completely parallel to the ground throughout the entire swing as if it were riding along a tabletop slightly below chest high. As you complete each swing, hold the finish in balance as if you were finishing your golf swing. Allow your body to turn with the motion. Swing the club with as much speed as you feel you can without losing balance always being aware to control the club to remain parallel with the ground. The faster the club travels the further the ball will soar. Ask yourself if this motion feels like your golf swing. If the answer is yes then you have already discovered a valuable power source in your swing, if not then be prepared for longer and more powerful shots. Adapting this “baseball” swing and applying it to your golf game is done by simply understanding one principle. In baseball the ball is roughly waist high and in golf it is on the ground. So to adjust our swing and make the two swings similar all a player has to do is TILT your axis point.
In the baseball swing your spine is your axis point and is vertical (standing straight up), in a golf swing your spine is inclined (tilted) so that the swing can downward to where the ball lies. Practice using both swings, standing upright and swinging “baseball” style, then immediately after a few swings, tilt forward and make some golf swings. You will be amazed at how the two swings are similar and how fast you can become a power hitter.
About Greg Sampson
I am the Sales and Marketing Manager for NEGM. I am a member of the International Network of Golf & the Golf Writers Association of America. I specialize in customized all-inclusive programs across a multi-media platform.
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