How To Keep Your Head Down And Your Eyes On The Golf Ball

To be a good player, you should not be focused on the ball. Rather, you should be focused on the target. The ball is the least important part of golf. Certainly, you cannot play without a ball, but it should not be the most important thought on your mind when you are going to play a shot. If you are staring at the ball, you are too fixed on it.

The most important thoughts in your head (pre-swing and in-swing) should be the target, the golf swing and confidence in your ability. The thought of the golf ball can only give you more tension than you already have before trying to hit a golf shot. A very important part of the golf swing is the ability to keep your eye on the ball. However, it is essential not to confuse this with "keeping your head down". Keeping the head down creates a lot of tension in the arms and shoulders during the set up position.

Many players spend the majority of their time hitting long distance shots at the golf range, with a small percentage attacking their basic short game shots. Either way, neither one of these approaches practiced 100% of the time will present you with the opportunity to make those strange and undesirable shots that a real golf game will inevitably give you.

Here are steps that can help you keep your head down and eyes on the ball when initiating your swing when your ball is in a troubled spot.

Step 1
First take your stance to the right side of the ball if you are left handed, and to the left side of the ball if you are right-handed. Now face away from the target. Not looking directly at the target may seem awkward at first, but go with it, relax, and loosen up your body.

Step 2
Now hold the club (whichever you like) with it extended downwards from your most dominant hand. The blade should be pointing towards the ground, directly at your feet.

Step 3
Next, place the blade of your club behind the golf ball and turn your head slightly back in order to properly aim your shot.

Step 4
Pull the club upwards while extending it forward. Then swing the club down and along your target line as best possible. Follow through as far as you possible can.

Step 5
Resist the urge to turn around to see the end result. Simply concentrate on following through and getting the ball back in to play towards the green.

Because of the hundreds of unexpected shots that golf brings you, it is imperative that you take advantage of your practice time. The only way to effectively prepare for the irregular situations that you may encounter on the course is with regular practice. Regular practice is the only way that you can experience some of the irregular situations your golf ball may get into. And speaking of practice, the best advice is to start utilizing unconventional approaches to your golf game. Practicing as often as you can to be prepared for the large number of unexpected shots you will face.