Has anyone else had this problem?

Question

I have played softball since i was about 8 until now, (i am now 21) and just recently decided I wanted to learn how to play golf. I have went with a few of my guy friends to hit a few balls & I just think I am horrible. They all tell me I am not doing bad, (but i think they are just trying to stay on my good side ha ha) My problem is when I swing you can tell I have played softball all of my life. Does anyone have any tips on ways to break myself from this. Has anyone else had problems switching from the ones sport to the other???

Ya'll have hit it right on the spot. When I hit the ball it is FLAT! lol. I will keep trying to work on it around my softball schedule.Thank ya'll for the help!

Answer 1

I had the same problem when I switched from baseball to golf. It can be very frustrating. I learned a trick from a PGA teaching Pro. Go to Toys R Us and buy a set of water wings, (about $10.00). Inflate one of them and put it around the bicep of the right arm, (for a right handed player). As you take the club back, be sure the water wing is touching your body. This will keep the club on plane. On the down swing, pull the right arm into your body squeezing the water wing. Again, the club will be on plane. This should correct the fault of coming over the top. Use a variety of clubs on the driving range and practice until you are comfortable. Then remove the water wing and continue hitting balls while pulling the right arm toward your body. You will like the results.

Answer 2

I played 32 summers of baseball and bush-league slow-pitch softball. When I first started golfing, I hooked everything because I had a flat swing like swinging a bat.
How did I resolve the problem? I took a couple of lessons and practiced what I learned at the driving range.
When I took my lesson, the instructor immediately asked me how long I had played baseball. Instead of swinging on such a flat plane, he had me take a more upright swing plane. The instructor also checked my grip and how I addressed the ball. The moral of the story though is that my swing plane was way to flat.

Answer 3

You just need to practice. It is all about muscle memory. Once you hit thousands of balls, you will be able to properly swing the club without resorting back to your softball swing. In fact your softball swing should in fact help you in the long run. If you are serious about playing, then lessons from a professional might be the way to go. Good luck and don't get frustrated, golf is very, very hard to master!!

Answer 4

keep HEAD down Left ARM straight i coach baseball and softball for 28 years I taught my wife (let say she pushing 50)two years ago she shot an 82 on a 5,400 yard course sunday

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You're swing proabably is flat.

Answer 7

take lessons form a pro...