This is the primary key to injury prevention. Preround swings are all about finding a comfortable tempo and balance. The tempo needed for good bunker shots transfers well to the full swing. The pros try to avoid overloading on swing mechanics before the round. So it's very important to focus on alignment during your warm-up.
Shorter clubs put less strain on the body at impact.
Save the driver until your muscles are completely loose and your swing is on track. As you work through the bag, hit a few fades, draws, and knockdowns to gauge the sensitivity in your hands. Most pros hit only 35 to 45 shots divided evenly among seven or eight clubs. The pros hit a mixture of chips, lobs, and sand shots before playing. Most pros begin by rolling long putts to calibrate the green speed.