A consistent and repeatable swing is directly related to the quality of your swing fundamentals to the address. In particular, your posture and balance set the stage for how you swing.
If these fundamentals are off, the rest of your swing will suffer. That’s why doing a simple posture check can help you create an athletic and balanced address position.
Stand tall and close your knees. Hinge forward from your hips and then bend your knees slightly as you let your arms hang from your shoulders. Looking down, you should see the knot in your shoelaces and feel your weight balanced on your ankles.
Finally, place your hands on your thighs. Notice where your fingers come to rest. Generally, your hip hinge and balance are in check if your toes touch just above your knees. Now, take a club and hit the ball. If you start your swing from there, you’ll be in a perfect position to put a solid hit on the ball.
Jennifer Hudson is one GOLF Top 100 Master and is the director of instruction at Sankaty Head Golf Club in Nantucket, Mass.
