How to practice good alignment while golfing

Alignment, or aim, is an often overlooked fundamental of golf. Proper alignment, as demonstrated in this how-to video, can go a long way in improving the scores and accuracy of an intermediate golfer's game. The intermediate golfer has focused mostly on the basic fundamentals of grip, stance and swing along with chipping, pitching, putting and sand play. At this level, the golfer usually shoots scores from 85 to 105, but has trouble lowering his or her scores from that range. Assuming the golfer has good swing mechanics, improper alignment, or aim, can actually throw off the golfer's swing, which can be detected in the flight of the golf ball. Practicing proper alignment will have a positive impact on consistency, accuracy and scoring. This video golf tutorial will first show you how to evaluate ball flight and then instruct you on alignment. Try this tip from this video golf lesson: go to the range and place a club on the ground between yourself and your ball, to use as a reference. For a right-handed golfer, aim the shaft about 5 yards to the left of the target, and for a left-handed golfer, aim the club about 5 yards to the right of the target. Align your toes parallel to the club on the ground and practice about 20 shots, then remove the club and test yourself. Another way to test your alignment is to lay your club down on the ground against the tips of your toes after you hit a shot. Lay another club on the ground next to your ball, parallel to the other club. Now, step back and see where the club next to the ball is aimed in relation to your target. If the club is lined up straight to the target, then you're perfect. If it is not aimed down the target line, then keep practicing your alignment! Learn how to practice good alignment by watching this instructional golf video.