Your cell phone is actually a pretty versatile training tool.
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I bet 99 percent of people reading this have a cell phone in their hand right now. Considering we all use our phones for almost everything these days, from directions to lunch recommendations, why not take advantage of your phone to improve your golf swing as well?
But I’m not talking about filming your swing or using it to track your stats, because GOLF Top 100 Teachers Ed Oldham says using the mobile in the golf swing can do a lot more – you just have to know how to make it more versatile.
As you’ll see below, Oldham explains how to do just that!
How a mobile phone can fix common golf swing flaws
“We all have cell phones, so when you’re not scrolling through Instagram or texting, try using yours to improve your golf swing,” Oldham tells me.
While it may seem strange to try without a golf club and ball, Oldham explains how a cell phone can fix your slice.
“If you chip the ball, there’s a good chance your clubface is open,” he says. “So I want you to hold the phone in your right hand, do a backflip and pretend you’re taking a picture of someone standing behind you. By feeling this movement, it will help lengthen your right wrist and help square the clubface.”
Oldham then describes the feeling you should have on the decline correct your swing path coming into impact.
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“For the drop, hold the phone in your left hand, stop halfway, and now pretend you’re taking a selfie,” he adds. “This will help you create a sense of flex in your wrist, which will also help you improve control of the clubface.”
Lastly, Oldham says your cell phone is also an easy way to check your ball flight.
“Looking to hit a higher trajectory shot near the green? Pretend your cell phone is resting on your club face and that you can’t let it drop,” explains Oldham. “This feel will help you maintain loft through impact, allowing for a higher trajectory shot and a softer landing angle.”
While there are many ways to fix some common swing flaws on the range, by taking the advice from Oldham above, you can work on your golf game from anywhere, thanks to the versatility of your mobile phone. Who knew?
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