"Ball Position."
ByTim Peightal, PGA Professional
Ball position. This is something that I think
is very overlooked or just taken for granted. I feel it is extremely
important to know where the ball is relative to the bottom of
the swing, that spot may differ from player to player, because
of the amount of foward lateral movement each player has. ( You
need to find the best position for you.) On all full shots that
are uninhibited or not in some type of awkward lie the ball position
should be slightly ahead of center to about 3 inches ahead of
center according to the length of the club.
The ball position should be ahead in the stance
so when you redirect the swing the club will start foward and
decend on its foward approach to the ball. This will produce forward
and downward pressure on the ball, making the ball start down
your target line.
Here's how to determine where the ball is relative
to your feet. Place two clubs on the gound forming a small letter
t. The one that is parrallel to your target is your foot line,
place your toes along this club. The one that is perpendicular
should be placed to indicate the center of your stance. Now start
with the ball slightly ahead of this point for your iron shots
and work foward up to about three inches for your driver. Remember
on all full shots the ball should be between your front heel and
the club that is at the center of your feet.
Try it I'm sure you will like it.
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