Back to basics - Ball Position

From the Team
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Tip of the Week
Every now and again we need to get back to basics and check our golf swing from grip to posture to ball alignment. In the next few weeks this will be our focus.

Many people I coach have pretty good golf swings, but a poor or inconsistent setup prevents them from playing good golf. Let’s start with ball position…

To keep matters nice and simple, try to follow the following guidelines:
7 – SW: Middle of stance
3 – 6: Slightly forward of centre
Driver, 3 Wood: Opposite your left heel

The important thing to remember is: be consistent in your setup! Setting up differently every time will ensure erratic golf shots.

The ball position directly impacts your alignment and swing plane, here is how:

• Having the ball too far forward in your stance results in your shoulders pointing left of your intended target; this will cause a steeper swing plane and in most cases a fade.
• Having the ball too far back in your stance results in your shoulders aiming right of your intended target; this will cause a flatter swing plane and in most cases a draw.

Get to the range and check your ball position, then work out a routine to ensure it happens on the course. Here is how I do it:

• Start with your feet together, getting the ball in the centre of your stance, then adjust your feet side to side according to the club you are using.

If you have anything you would like me to assist you with in particular, please click here to email me.

Regards,
Ryan

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