The key to hitting a great golf shot at the top level of your clubhead speed is to have great balance. All the top teachers in golf will agree with this statement, as balance is one of the keys to good golf. It may sound simple, but balance is not always as easy as you might think. You will put quite a bit of strain on different parts of your body when swinging properly, you need to find the balance you need.

Most golfers will tell you it's not necessary to swing hard to hit the ball a long way. Just look at the swings of guys like Ernie Els and Freddie Couples. They are smooth and very balanced, with just a touch of aggression. Power does not come from trying to kill the ball and when you over swing you typically hit the ball in a way that is not accurate at all. By watching players like Ernie and Freddie, you can learn how to swing the clubs with ease and stay in balance.

The feeling of balance starts at address and starts with your feet. You don't want all your weight on your toes or on your heels. It should be evenly distributed. Another thing that will affect your balance is how wide or narrow your stance is. This is your base and with the driver, your stance should be slightly wider than shoulder width, while with your irons shoulder width is fine. You should be so balanced that someone could try to push you over and you would not move. If you fall backwards, you have too much weight on your heels.

After finding balance with your feet, you need to find it in your swing. It's one thing to find good balance within your stance when you address the golf ball, but actually keeping it through the entire swing is not as easy. Starting with a solid base, you want to minimize the amount of movement you have in your body. This base will allow the upper body to turn against it, which creates power, clubhead speed, and will help you stay balanced. If you move your knees, too much you will create inconsistencies in your swing, which will show up in the results of your shots. Most golfers find a way to manipulate the club if they don't have proper balance during their swing. This causes the inconsistent hits and causes issues with the actual shot you are trying to pull off.

The final part of using balance to create more clubhead speed comes with the finish. If you don't finish in a balanced position, it is a sign that something else is wrong. You should not have to think about finishing your swing balanced. It should happen naturally if the rest of your swing is balanced. However, if you think about a balanced finish it can help to balance out the rest of your swing.

By practicing and working on your balance you can increase your clubhead speed very fast. This can also help you hit the ball more consistently and, of course, further. It may take a little bit of work, but it will help your entire game. One drill to work with when trying to quiet the lower body is to hit the ball with your feet together. This will help you get the feel of turning your upper body without the movement in your lower body. If you use this drill and really concentrate on your balance, you will swing the club faster without even realizing you are. This can lead to hitting the ball further off the tee and with all the other clubs in your bag. More clubhead speed equals more distance, and more distance allows you to play better golf. It all starts with your balance.