by Tom F. Stickney II 

In the golf swing, there are three basic parts that plague most golfers -- the backstroke, the transition and through the ball into the finish. In this article, I will refer to these areas of the
swing as "around, under and through."

Amateur golfers often complain that when they practice, it seems as if there's too much to think about, making it almost impossible to control the different parts of their swing at the same time. They wonder how the pros do it.

The truth is the pros break down the swing into smaller sub-segments, master them and then move onto the next segment. They retain a small "reminder" word or phrase to keep them focused on the first part while they work on the second. You would be wise to do the same.

With this technique in mind, we will focus on the three areas of the swing that will help you finally master your backstroke, your transition and your motion through the ball into the finish.

By using three simple words (around, under, through) at the correct time or together, you will be able to control each segment of your swing and hit shots like you know you are capable of hitting consistently.

Source: Free Golf Tip Newsletter Number 37 of 52

• Prepare for Your Shot
• Golf Swing Mechanics
• Golf Swing Mechanics
• Helen Alfredsson's on A Good Swing
• Grip, Stance, Follow Through and Perfection Part 4
• Staying out of Trouble with your Driver
• Don't Learn to Swing