our right hand should point at your right eye when addressing the ball. There should never be pressure applied by the right thumb during the swing. A good way to accustom yourself to the correct feeling is to practice swinging with your right thumb not touching the club. Once the posture and grip of the golfer is set correctly, the backswing begins motion. The initial move in the backswing should be made with left shoulder. Without breaking his wrists, the golfer should bring the club to a ninety-degree angle with the ground. With the clubhead pointing directly upward, the left arm should be straight and perpendicular to the ground. The golfers right elbow should now be pointing downward. As the backswing progresses, the hips should begin to turn, generating a coiling effect in the body. At the top of the backswing, the clubhead should be pointed directly at the target from behind the head of the golfer. His belt buckle should be pointed opposite the target, and the golfers chin should be in contact with his left shoulder. Throughout this action the golfer should have no movement in his knees or feet. It is imperative that the golfer’s heels remain on the ground at all times during the backswing. When all these steps are completed correctly the golfer should feel like a coiled spring waiting to Clint Sarnoexpand. All the tension should be felt on the inside of the right foot as it digs into the turf for traction. The follow through is initiated with the leftward thrust of the hips. As the hips turn, the body, arms, hands, and club all follow with increasing speed. Generally, this released power carries the golfer’s body completely through his finish. Not everything is involuntary though; there are a few keys to remember. Throughout the follow through, the hands should turn over. At the top of the backswing the back of the golfer’s left hand is pointed somewhat towards the target. At the end of the follow through the ba...
