If you missed part 1 check out last Wednesday's "Tip from the pro" post to get caught up. It's titled "ball position made easy". Part 2 will discuss the proper hand position, shoulder tilt, and stance width to accompany part 1.
*Remember that ball position uses the left armpit as the marker*
Hand Position:
Alot of golfers tend to forward press (shaft leaning toward target) to much. This move tends to close the face of the club resulting in decreasing loft and could also cause a hook. A better way is to use your zipper as a guide and let the shaft lean in response to ball position. So no matter the ball position "cover" your zipper with your hands.
Shoulder Tilt:
The key here is to make sure your not tilting your shoulders to much, where the right shoulder is significantly lower then the left. This position tends to cause golfers to "hang back" to much during the downswing not allowing for full weight transfer and more often then not a wicked slice. The right shoulder will naturally tilt at address, don't force it lower then it needs to be.
Stance Width:
Most golfers tend to adopt a stance that is to wide. The wider the stance the more restricted your hip and shoulder turn are. For the driver your feet should be just outside of shoulder width. With the mid-irons the feet should be in line with the shoulders. And for short-irons and wedges the feet should be inside the shoulders. Remember the narrower the stance the more flexible the hips.
Hope these tips help. check back next Wednesday for another installment of "Tips from the pro"
Cheers,
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