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Balance and Posture Drills

 
 



Feet together
 
This drill promotes the idea of the arms swinging the body. It gets rid of arm tension and helps the balance.
 
 
 



Legs Crossed
 
Cross legs and swing, while keeping the balance.
 
 
 
 



One Leg
 
Swing a club on one leg.                      
 
Eyes Closed
 
Swing a club with eyes closed.              

 
 
 
 
 
Rear against the Wall
 
This drill forces you to maintain your spine angle and counterbalanced positions of the head and rear throughout the swing. Simply make rehearsal swings without a club with your rear against the wall or a chair. You should feel contact with the wall as you pivot back and through.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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