What are some tips for improving your golf swing?

Some tips for athletes to improve their golf swing include using their entire body for power and keeping the hands low throughout the finish, according to Golf Tips Magazine. Learning to relax your body during any type of swing leads to positive results, notes How Stuff Works.

When attempting fade or draw shots, the position of the elbow during the swing is key, according to Golf Tips Magazine. For a right-handed golfer, a tucked right elbow promotes a draw ball flight while flying out the right elbow favors a fade. For straight shots, a solid plane of contact between the club head and the ball makes for the best stroke.