Wednesday, July 9, 2014

How To Select The Best Golf Training Aids To Improve Your Game

By Rosella Campbell


Since most golfers do not have regular access to a putting green on which they can practice their game, it can be very useful for them to have another way to improve their playing skills. Fortunately, there are many handy golf training aids on the market that golfers can use at home or on the golf course to help them perfect their game play.

When it comes to choosing the best training aid, one should consider what specific skills he or she wants to work at developing. They range in the level of assistance they provide, from basic visual aids, to devices that encourage proper technique and posture in the golfer. Some of these products are even designed to be safely used indoors, which can be very convenient.

Aids designed to improve alignment help the golfer become more aware of the way the club is positioned in a swing. There are some types which work by pressure sensors that attach to the head of the club, and other kinds which involve two fiberglass rods which are positioned on the ground to produce a visual guide for multiple types of swings.

Another way to get one's swing down pat is to use weighted golf clubs. There are some specially made training clubs designed for this purpose, or a golfer can simply apply lead tape or a weighted sock to the club's head as well, to help gain more precise control over the speed of one's swing.

"Swing trainers" are also very helpful in fine tuning a golfer's swing technique. These devices work in various ways and are intended to perfect a specific aspect of the golf swing. Some use air resistance to help develop a stronger swing, while others make a sound to indicate a correct swing motion. Still other swing trainers look like a club, but are not intended for driving balls, but rather improving the tempo, balance, and arc of one's swing.

Other golfing aids help people putt better, evaluating the squareness, direction, and form of their putting. Some are adjustable machines which work by giving golfers visual and tactile guidance that will help them learn to putt like the pros. Putting balance mirrors, and alignment stick attachments can also be used as visual reference for putting.

In the area one plans on practicing their golfing skills, it is a good idea to install a golf net that will snag the balls, preventing them from getting lost or harming someone else's property. There are also some hollow, plastic training balls which are perfect for home or putting green practice, and a convenient retriever bag can also be purchased to make for quick collecting afterwards.

One of the best ways for a golfer to learn the proper way to swing, putt, etc., is to watch others. There are some very comprehensive instructional DVDs and illustrated guidebooks that can be used for this purpose. Professional instructors give demonstrations that people can watch and practice until they master the skill. These presentations are also usually full of helpful tips and pointers that golfers can use to improve their game.




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