How to swing through and release the club?

I've played about 8 times this season and overall have been playing pretty well for my standards. However, yesterday, I played one of the worst rounds of my life and got really discouraged. Does anyone have any hints, tips, or drills that may help me swing through the ball (not at it) and release the club (a term I've been hearing a lot lately)? Also, tips on staying down on the ball would be helpful. Thanks.|||I cannot give you a golf lesson on here now but here are tips for hitting the ball.





From the 6 or 7 iron on down to the wedges only use 70% of your swing power. Longer clubs you may use 70% to about 90% of your personal power.





Take the club back smoothly and start down smoothly but then hit through the ball. This is the tip you were looking for. Hit through the ball by keeping your clubface facing the target as long as you can. For instance using your driver - if another ball were teeded up 6 or 8 inches in front of your ball you should hit it too. Finish most swings with your belt buckle facing the target.





Your grip is most important. Get that grip correct for you. Palms facing palms is not a bad way to go. If a slice shows up try strengthening your left hand only slightly. Keep the bottom of your clubface square to the target and hit out on the ball slightly. This prevents coming over the top and a slice.





Last and important


Hit some practice shots anywhere you can find. Find a vacant lot and hit some short shots. Try to focus your eyes on the back of the ball.





I taught a good friend of mine to play golf and here is one drill we used:


He hit an 8 iron as far as he could. Then he took his driver and tried to hit it the same distance. That is how he learned to hit his driver, real smooth. He is close to a par golfer now, as I am.





Mac, a golfing buddy of mine always put a score down of one less on every hole. He got a hole in one and put a zero down.|||Everybody goes through a bad round, but the key is to be consistent in everything that you do. These include your pre-shot routine (your most important consistency).|||Try playing the ball back in your stance a little bit. That could help you swing threw the ball, and hit it solid.