The A Swing: The Alternative Approach to Great Golf

by David Leadbetter, Ron Kaspriske

The national bestselling golf instructional, The A Swing , created by the world's #1 instructor to help golfers consistently hit good shots.

David Leadbetter is the most recognized golf instructor in the history of the game. His book, The A Swing , is an evolution of his swing theories that have successfully helped thousands of golfers globally. His tour players, whom he has coached over the years, have amassed 19 major golf championships. David has been prolific during his 30+ year career in producing books, videos, teaching aids that have inspired golfers of every level to reach their potential.

The A Swing - A stands for Alternative - is a simple way to swing the club, which follows biomechanically sound, scientific principles, and only requires minimal practice. The A Swing has been thoroughly tested with a wide range of players, from tour level to beginner, junior to senior, and the results overall have been nothing short of dramatic.

The A Swing is a way to develop a consistent, repetitive motion which will improve accuracy and distance, and is easy on the body. It will fix many of golf's common faults, and the book takes you through an easy, step-by-step approach. With over 200 illustrations, easy drills, and the 7-Minute Practice Plan, golfers now have the opportunity to play the way they've always dreamed of. Golf is a frustrating game, even for the top players, but the A Swing will make it easier and more fun. It could really change the way the game has been taught, which hasn't changed for years - it is not an exact method, and has leeway for individualism.

David is excited that the A Swing will help golfers the world over enjoy the game more. In essence, the A Swing is a shortcut to great golf. Whatever your level of play is now, whatever your goals, however you've been struggling with the game, the A Swing could change your golfing life.

Genres: Sports

208 pages, Hardcover

First published May 12, 2015

Reviews

[Tommy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was a lucky First Reads winner! Thank you! After this past winter, I was anxious to hit the course ASAP. I was glad to have something to read about golf and help me practice indoors. This insightful book helped me develop a practice plan for the weakest part of my game - driving.

[Maciej Walinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like any golf book by a season professional instructor, it is packed with excellent information, and can certainly help your game, especially if the traditional swing hasn't been working out, or has become more difficult to execute due to age or injury. But like pretty well all golf books, how much it helps is fully dependent on how well you process the information and properly apply the techniques. The truth is, without formal, live instruction, you are unlikely to truly master the principles of the swing to truly revolutionize your game. Certainly worth a read-through, however.

[Steven G Cuellar · Rating 1 out of 5]

Rather confusing

Nothing new here. Very confusing read, as it was difficult to see what text went with what picture. I have a few of Leadbetter’s other books and videos and this one is not up to his usual quality.

[Cherry Huang · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just started golfing and find the book is a helpful guide. There are a lot of details in Golf swings especially for someone who is new to the game. David did a good job of calling out those critical details in this book.

[Maurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what golf needed. Being in synch is what it's all about. David shows you how to get there and why. Great for beginners and professional golfers.

[keith ashworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful

I’m a 5.3 handicap committed to becoming scratch and Leadbetter’s depth of detail helped me see the very subtle but crucial nuances I’m missing.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book

All the basics for a good golf swing! The chapter on turning into the backsliding makes it worth the purchase!

[John Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly a picture book, good for a beginner. Good drills and basics, full of illustrations not a lot of text but a clear way start learning the golf swing.

[Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The A stands for "Alternative Swing" and is really focused on the back swing. If you were ever taught how to make a reverse slicer's loop, taking the clubhead back outside the hands and then shallowing out your swing during the downswing its along those lines. It is a somewhat simple approach but then that's the point, to simplify the swing and increase consistency.

I don't feel any approach to the golf swing is going to fit all golfer's but I do believe Leadbetter's approach would help most golfers enjoy the game more which is pretty high praise for an instruction book.

[Cince · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this through a Goodreads Giveaway contest and it has helped improve my game. Whether beginner or pro, I think this book has something to offer every golfer.

[Deborah Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Hope to see improvement in my game already feel like I am striking.the ball in the sweet spot more often find Five stat rating on book Lyle

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing terribly new or revolutionary here. More fundamentals that will help any golfer hit more solid shots. The practice routine was intriguing ...