| Tension is a killer. Gripping the club tightly, and swinging harder, does not equate to more distance, and usually we see our shots go farther off-line, and into more trouble. A great relaxation tip is to hit balls with your tongue between your teeth. Be careful!!! The point of this exercise is to keep your jaw relaxed, which is the source of most tension in the body.
Try this exercise: clench your jaw tight and grit your teeth. Do you feel the pressure and tension? Now, relax your tongue and unhinge your jaw and let your lower jaw drop down and go slack. What do you feel? Did you sense the tension release throughout your hands, arms and body? Close your eyes and give it a second, and really try to feel this. This exercise has really helped me to relax, and consequently the rhythm of my swing has improved. Try this, and see if it doesn't help you. The next time you go to the range, hit balls with your jaw relaxed and maybe even your tongue between your teeth. ( just don't bite down!!) © Golf In The Now, Jim Williams. All rights reserved. |