One of the most common mistakes in the game of golf is to hit and not swing at the ball. You may do very well in the practice, but when you have to deal with the ball, it might be another story. The reason is in practice one doesn’t use the golf ball. So when you actually face the ball, your muscles get tense causing you to hit and not swing at it.
We can learn how to avoid this mistake when playing golf. Even during practice keep constant pressure. You need to concentrate on maintaining the same grip pressure throughout your backswing, downswing and follow through. This will reproduce the smooth feeling and action of your practice swing. Always breathe out as you swing. Take a deep breath after you set up, and start blowing out air slowly through your mouth. Continue exhaling at the same rate while you listen to your breath throughout your swing. If you hit at the ball, you will interrupt your breath, as it is impossible to breathe at a constant rate if your muscles get tense. You can begin practicing with a pitch shot and then try a full swing. Third after you set up, open your mouth slightly, and keep it open throughout the swing. Your facial muscles get tense and you will bite your teeth together if you hit at the ball. Avoid this by keeping the mouth open.
Make sure you practice these tips in golf and you will soon be swinging through for longer shots, and not hitting the ball.