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When a golfer makes a bad shot, you never really hear the excuse “I didn’t use enough foot during that swing”. Although this would seem like a lame excuse, there is actually a lot of validity to the possibility.

In fact, although surprising, a neglected right foot could be a major cause of interference with the trajectory of a golf shot.

When you are hitting a normal shot your toe of the right foot (right handed golfers) should either be square to the line of flight or turned out to the right a bit. This helps the clubhead come away from the ball low, make a decent turn, and then start down properly.

However, if you need to hit the ball slightly longer than normal or a little higher, the toe of your right foot should be pointing farther to the right. This helps you make a bigger and more powerful turn away from the ball, while still keeping your balance and rhythm smooth.

It also keeps your hips behind the ball during impact and helps bring the clubhead into the ball with a clean sweeping motion, thus causing the ball to have greater distance and speed.

And of course, if you must hit a low shot, then try turning your right foot slightly to the left. This restricts the backswing and sets up more of a punching action on the downswing, creating a low shot.

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to do a quick post to say thanks for visiting this blog. I hope that all the free online golf tips that you have gathered from here will help you in the new year to improve your golf game.

Also, I’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
(If you don’t celebrate Christmas then I hope you have a joyful season nonetheless! )

I’m going to be taking a little time off from the blog, but the weekly golf tips (twice a week) will continue
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So make sure that you get a lot of rest and relaxation this Christmas, and get prepared to have a lower handicap in 2009!

Happy Holidays

Ben Poston
Triangle Custom Clubs
(and numero uno blogger at Free Online Golf Tips)

There are two ways to outfit a youngster who is just starting to play golf. You can either pass down the Parent’s clubs as is, cut them down to fit, or buy junior sized clubs. Either method can work just fine, depending upon how old the child is and his or her size.

Two important points must be kept in mind: First, a child should start with clubs that he can manage easily. Otherwise, he will have trouble learning a basic, rhythmic golf swing. Second, he should start using adult clubs, which are cut down, as soon as he can handle them.

If the child is 10 years or younger, he should definitely be using junior clubs. They are very light, short, and balance to fit a young child this age. These clubs should be the ones he learns the fundamentals of golf with.

As soon as he shows some proficiency with these clubs, the child should start swinging adult clubs that are cut down to fit his height. This will probably happen around age 12. Once he has mastered the cut-down clubs and grows a little bit taller, adult clubs will be the next investment.

Just for Christmas, I’m offering the 2-DVD set,
“How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs” for as low as $29.99
instead of the regular $67 price!

For just a few short hours you can get a copy of
the DVD that is helping Golfers worldwide save money and
improve their game for over 50% off!

This offer is good until midnight TONIGHT, and you can get
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How’s that for an early present?

Playing Santa,

Ben Poston

P.S. If you’d like to get the 2-DVD set “How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs”
and learn how to build your golf clubs, here’s your final chance!
And the good news is, you can save as much as $30 if you get it now.

Remember, shipping is on me! Get it here now:
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The best way to approach the situation of being trapped by a tree, so to speak, is to put yourself into a trance.

Every golfer tends to miss a high percentage of shots that are in serious trouble, such as one where a tree limb is totally preventing a full backswing. And all too often, the reason for a mess is not the awkward lie, but rather a failure to be able to concentrate on the execution.

 Switch Your Thoughts 

You start to think about the tree instead of hitting the ball. What you should do for any such shot as this is to take your position over the ball and try a tentative backswing. Once you have established how far back you can take the club, repeat the restricted swing over and over until you feel comfortable enough to make the swing within your restricted zone.

Once you have done this, put yourself into a trance and forget about the obstacle. Put all your concentration into striking the ball as firmly and properly as possible. Even if your club hits the tree on the backswing, you are now prepared for this and your new-found concentration will help you to complete the shot.

As I told you on Wednesday, in the to the spirit of
giving at Christmas, I’m offering the 2-DVD set,
“How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs” for as low as $29.99
instead of the regular $67 price!

For 5 days this week - just this week - you can get a copy of
the DVD that is helping Golfers worldwide save money and
improve their game for over 50% off!

This offer is good until midnight on Sunday, and you can get
“How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs” for this special holiday price of
as low as $29.99.

I’ve never offered “How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs”
at this discounted price before, so grab your copy now:

http://www.trianglecustomclubs.com/buildclubs/b4xmas.html

How’s that for an early present?

Playing Santa,

Ben Poston

P.S. This special early Christmas sale ends at midnight on
Sunday, December 21.

If you’d like to get the 2-DVD set “How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs”
and learn how to build your golf clubs, here’s your
chance! And the good news is, you can save as much as $30 if you get it now.

Did I mention that shipping is on me?
I think you know now why you need to rush. Get it here now:
http://www.trianglecustomclubs.com/buildclubs/b4xmas.html

Golf becomes easier whenever you can eliminate any variables that pertain to the swing, yet the classic methods of teaching involved some very complex changes and ball positioning.

Christmas is a time for giving, and true to the spirit of
Christmas, I’m going to give you a very generous offer that will
surely add to your holiday cheer.

For the rest of this week - I’m offering the 2-DVD set,
“How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs” for as low as $29.99 instead of
the regular $67 price!

That’s right, you can get a copy of the DVD that is helping Golfers
worldwide save money and improve their game for over 50% off!
That’s huge savings that could go into buying presents for
your loved ones.

This offer is good until midnight on Sunday, you can get
“How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs” for this special holiday price - 
as low as $29.99.

I’ve never offered “How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs”
at this discounted price before, so grab your copy now:

http://www.trianglecustomclubs.com/buildclubs/b4xmas.html

How’s that for an early present?

Playing Santa,

Ben Poston

P.S. This special early Christmas sale ends at midnight on
Sunday, December 21.

If you’d like to get the 2-DVD set “How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs”
and learn how to build your golf clubs, here’s your
chance! And the good news is, you can save as much as $30 if you get it now.

Did I mention that shipping is on me? I think you know now why you need to rush. Get it here now:
http://www.trianglecustomclubs.com/buildclubs/b4xmas.html

The “fat shot” means that a golfer is hitting the ground behind the ball instead of the ball itself. This can be a very frustrating habit that takes its toll on your scorecard, not to mention your ego!

Fortunately, there is an easy solution to this problem.

The issue is typically nothing more than your head (yes, your head, not the club head) changing its plane during the swing, which in turn changes the plane of the swing itself. This happens from either dipping your head before impact or allowing your head to sway to the right during the backswing.

The cure is obviously to keep a steady head throughout the entire swing. If hitting fat is a frequent mistake you make, try taking some practice shots and have a partner pay close attention to your head to see if it is dipping or swaying.

 If it is dipping, then just stop. If your head is swaying, you can help yourself by pushing down hard against the inside of the right foot during the backswing, thus preventing any tendency to shift your head to the right

There is a unique sand shot that could otherwise be a little known secret amongst professional golfers. It was years ago during the British Open when I saw Phil Rogers take a bunker shot I’ve never seen before.

The setup for this secret bunker shot must have the ball located in the sand very near the back bank of the bunker. And the bunker wall must be so steep that you will not be able to draw the club back in your normal fashion.

This particular shot can be attempted hundreds of times without success unless you have the right recipe. Here are the instructions:

1. Simply assume your normal trap-shot stance.

2. Now pick the club straight up, but breaking your arms the same as you would if you were picking up an ax before chopping a piece of wood.

3. Now hit down approximately 2 inches high on the ball with overly strong right-handed action.

There cannot be any follow-through all or else the clubhead will bury itself into the sand. The arc of the shot is up and down instead of back and forth, just like a woodcutter, but your shot will be a success.