Check Your Alignment on Every Shot - Part # 2
July 13th, 2008
Last week we discussed alignment. In case you missed it, I have copied it here.
Many of us have a tendancy to set up to our ball, look at the target and take our alignment. But are we sure that we are aimed correctly? Often, we are actually aimed to the right of the target. I see this a lot with fellow golfers; they look where they want the ball to go and just assume that their feet, hips, and shoulders are aimed correctly.
To be certain that you actually are aimed correctly, go behind your ball and visualize a line running from your ball to your target. Find a spot on this line a couple of feet in front of your ball (a blade of grass, a twig, etc.). As you approach your ball continue to look at this spot. Then place your club face behind the ball, perpendicular to this line. Now, take your alignment parallel or slightly open to this target line. Look back at your target, visualize your ball flight, look back at your ball and just let it rip.
Make this a habit and you will see your distance and accuracy improve.
But, this is only half the story.
As you set up to your ball, keep this line between the ball and the target in your mind.
As you swing, let your club move from the ball to a point a little outside of this line - not down the line. In other words, swing in-to-out. You will increase distance, and if your clubface is square to the target line, you will promote a slight draw on the golf ball.
Also, when using your irons with a full swing, your ball will come to rest quickly (or back up) which will allow you to aim for the pin on most greens.
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Note: In Lesson # 1 of Easy 80 Golf, we teach you how to swing in-to-out naturally - every time - without having to think about it.
Happy Golfing,
Bob
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