the ball, assume the correct stance with your feet and knees in position but keep your head and back straight, bend forward slightly at the waist and look straight at the ball. If you try and take a swing in this position, your left shoulder will most likely hit your chin. While keeping your eyes on the ball, raise your head slowly until your left shoulder does not hit your chin. Make sure that your head does not move from side to side by keeping your eyes fixed on the ball. Slowly go through the backswing and downswing portions of your swing. Do not hit the ball and do the follow through. Practice this portion of your swing focusing on keeping your head straight and eyes on the ball.

Practice this exercise in your backyard for about 25 times in a row and then take a break and relax a bit, then start again. Make minor corrections to your head and body position as needed to keep your eyes straight on the ball and your left shoulder from hitting your chin. This exercise will "train" your body, and your muscles will "remember" the correct position you need to be in to perform the movement correctly. Think about any sports athlete, they train and train to place their bodies in the correct stance and position to properly execute the movements necessary to be successful in their particular sport. You are doing the same thing by "training" your body to keep your head straight and position itself so that you can successfully execute a proper swing.

Another basic step that can work greatly towards improving your swing is to relax. I know it is easier said then done, especially when you are getting ready to put all your power into drive with an audience of either your co-workers, or better still your friends who will not let you forget it if you mess up. However, relaxing your muscles will help you to maintain the proper balance that is important to a great swing. Regardless of the clubs you use, your balance is the primary foundation of your swing, and the way to achieve good balance is to practice. A good way to practice improving your balance is to assume the address position with your club, relax your body and try holding it there for about 30 seconds. Does it feel like you have more weight on one foot or the other? Is one part of your body more tense then another?

Keeping your head straight and maintaining good balance are just two basic parts of a great swing. The exercises given above are just two ways that you can start training now to improve your swing. You can work on either one separately, or combine them together into one exercise. Improving your swing begins and ends with you. Training the muscles of your body to properly perform specific movements takes time and practice. The effort spent improving your swing will pay off on the course. Through exercise and practice, you will be able to slip into the proper address position and perform an effortless, powerful swing and feel just as if you were sliding your hand into a warm soft glove.
Improving your golf swing takes time and practice. Visit Total Golf Instruction to get information on golf swing tips, training aids, exercises, drills and golf fitness to help you improve your performance on the green.