NOT FOUND: balance There are any number of variables in your golf swing that can cause an errant shot. One variable that doesn't stand out is how effective is your balance throughout your golf swing.
The most common loss of balance is when you fall forward toward the ball. When you take your posture you want the weight or balance to be on the balls of your feet. And since you upper body is tilted toward the ball, you can see that most people will lose their balance toward the ball, which can result in a number of different errant shots. Consequently, we start taking your swing apart trying to determine the root cause of the problem. Once you lose your balance, your body will try and compensate for this in one way or another, and maybe your shot will turn out fine.
As you start your backswing, your head may move toward the ball and the weight goes to the right toe or even the left toe, as opposed to the right heel. So at the completionof your backswing, you are out of balance. Make note of how you finish your swing. If you are out of balance, you won't get to your finish.
By the way, do you know where your swing should finish? This is something you should know if you are not sure. The finish of your swing is a position where your belt buckle or chest is facing slightly left of your target with your right foot vertical with the ground on its toe.
NOT FOUND: balance Here is a drill to help you get to "THE FINISH." If you have a full length mirror, use it while you do the drill. Fold your arms diagonally across your chest. Your hands should be flat with your fingertips just touching your shoulders. Take your posture position with the balance on the balls of your feet. Rotate your hips slightly but make certain your right leg remains flexed and in the same position,(a common error is the right knee moving to the right as you turn, which will disturb your balance), and your left heel stays down.
See if you can feel the weight go to your right heel. As you move through the impact area your weight should return to the balls of your feet. Once there, you want to go to the finish position and see if you can transfer your weight to your left heel. You will discover some resistance from the hips on down to your feet, which is a good sign.
You will start to realize that improved stability with the lower body will help your balance and result in more consistent shots that are characterized by a good finish position. When you go to the range to practice, do the drill three times and then swing at three balls. Again, take note as to how you finish. You can also do it another way. After you do the drills three times, swing with just the golf club three times focusing on getting to the finish position. Bottom line is. . . . Improve your balance for a great finish which equals a solid golf shot!!