Many golfers pay little attention to alignment. In a rush to hit their shot, they take their stance, glance quickly in the direction of their target, and hit away. They're amazed when their shots go awry.
Aligning yourself to the target is a key fundamental. Simply put, you can't hit your target if you aren't aligned properly. To increase accuracy, make alignment a vital part of you're pre-shot routine.
Here is a six-step routine for pre-shot alignment:
* Stand behind the ball
* Line up the target and the ball
* Take a full practice swing
* Focus on the target line
* Set your club along the line
* Take your stance
Start by standing behind the ball facing the fairway. Picking out your target. Be as specific as possible. Draw a line from your target to the ball. Still behind the ball, square your clubface to the target line and take your stance. Take a full practice swing. Visualize the clubhead moving down the target line through impact.
Next, focus on the target line in front of the ball. Walk into your ball from the side, keeping your eyes on the target line. Set your clubhead behind the ball with the clubface pointing down the line, set your feet perpendicular to the line, and settle into your stance. Once in your stance, give the target a final look. Then, turn your eyes to the ball and fire away.
Misalignment costs you strokes. Don't let it. Use an alignment routine for all shots. It will help you find the safest one to your intended target and increase accuracy. More important, it helps lower your golf handicap
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