When you have a solid athletic position when you stand to the golf ball, making a good swing becomes a lot easier. Here are a few simple thoughts to help you find an athletic position.
Stand with "duck feet" when addressing the golf ball:
-- The feet should be flared out when you get ready to hit the ball. This will make it easier to turn the hips which in turn allows the shoulders to turn.
Have an "athletic" posture to the ball
-- A simple thought to feel "athletic" is to feel as if you are playing a sport. Examples are playing defense in basketball, waiting for a serve in tennis, or playing quarterback in football. If you can't relate to any of these examples, feel as if you are closing a car door with your butt. The posterior needs to stick out to balance your when you bend to the ball. Athletes do this naturally. Sometimes, in golf we spend a lot of time working on things that are unnatural.
Stay in a "Ready" position over the ball.
-- All athletes look "ready" to go into motion at the start of play. When it comes to golf, the best image I can think of is the late Seve Ballesteros. When I first saw Seve stand over a golf ball, he made me think of a panther ready to attack. He looked relaxed and comfortable, yet ready to spring into action. This feeling will allow you to swing freely.
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