A 5-Step Distance Drill
But what about distance? How do the pros send it flying with such phenomenal distance?
The key is to turn the hips to the left during the downswing while, at the same time, extending the right arm through the swing.
Here is a quick drill that can help you:
1. Start by teeing up the drive in your normal stance.
2. Now, set the ball down off of your left heel (opposite of your left armpit).
3. Without moving, reach down & slide the ball towards your target at approximately the same distance as the grip.
4. Tee up your ball there, which should be 10 to 12 inches closer to the hole. Address the ball similarly to how would normally.
5. To hit it, you will have to move your hips to the left so that your arms will be able to "reach" the ball (this will invariably cause your right arm to extend).
This drill should be practiced at least 30 times before hitting the ball in its normal position. By that time, you should gain significant improvements in your distance.
Adding Distance
There isn't a single golfer in the world that wouldn't like to add a little more distance to their swing. Ask Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, or Steve Stricker if they want more distance....I guarantee you that they would all say yes!
A. A Tip
A very simple tip to helping you get extra yardage out of your drives is to turn your shoulders during the backswing.
You will have a much better chance of hitting the ball longer if you learn to turn your shoulders during the backswing.
Stretch your torso & try to get your left shoulder positioned over your right foot when you have reached the top of your swing.
B. Having Trouble
If you are having trouble turning your shoulders enough on the backswing, you can try turning your left knee clockwise. Turn it just enough so that it is pointing behind the ball during your backswing.
This will help free up your hips & aid in turning your shoulders far enough.
C. Your Grip
To help increase the flexibility of your backswing, pay attention to your grip. Too much tension in your hands can lead to your chest & forearms tightening up. It can also constrain your swing speed if you aren't careful.
Pay attention to your grip. But, not too much.
Ending Your Slice
99% of all golf players have battled a slice problem at some point.
A bad slice shot can hurt a golf game tremendously. To help you end your slicing problems forever, follow the easy & practical set of instructions outlined below.
(While the following technique will work for most people, I cannot guarantee that everyone will follow these guidelines strictly. It's up
to you to use this knowledge. Get on the golf course & practice!)
There are only two real variables which determine the direction of a flight path:
1.The club face angle &
2.The direction in which the club was traveling when it hit the ball.
Let's see what influences them....
A. Your Leading Shoulder
When it comes to shoulders, try keeping the front shoulder down, towards the ball, & directly through impact. The term for this technique is called "staying strong" through the ball's impact. Many golf players never realize how much their leading shoulder "pops up" just before the club face makes contact with the ball. This can change the ball's direction, which, of course, is never the way you intend it.
See for yourself. Go through your swing motions very slowly. Pay attention to your front shoulder as you approach impact & look at the club face.
You should see & feel the club face coming in from the outside-in direction. This is most likely causing your slice.
B. Hands & Forearms
Pay specific attention to the way your hands grip & release. You have to learn the correct way to release your hands "through" the ball.
Basically, you have to release your hands while your front shoulder (the leading shoulder) is kept down & facing the ball. In order to do this, your forearms must rotate correctly. Your front elbow (leading elbow) acts as a kind of hinge.
So, practice keeping your front shoulder down & practice letting your forearms & hands release smoothly through ball...
*Added benefit: Once these habits have become like 2nd nature to you, you should also see big gains in distance & height on most of the shots you attempt.
Small Toe Adjustments
When a golfer makes a bad shot, you never hear "I didn't use enough foot during that swing." Although this would seem like a silly thing to say, it may be more valid than you think.
Although it's surprising, your right foot could be a major cause of interference with a shot's trajectory.
When you take a normal swing, the toe of your right foot (for right handed golfers) should either be square to the line of flight or turned out to the right a bit. This helps the clubhead come away from the ball, make a decent turn, & then start coming down the right way.
However, if you need to hit the ball slightly longer or higher than normal, try pointing your right foot's toe farther toward the right.
This will help you make a bigger & more powerful turn away from the ball, while still keeping your balance & rhythm smooth.
This will also help keep your hips behind the ball during impact.
And, it will help bring the clubhead into the ball. This clean sweeping motion will cause the ball to travel for a greater distance with more speed too. WOW!
(And vice versa, if you must hit a shot low, try turning your right foot slightly to the left. This restricts the backswing & sets up more of a punching action on the downswing. Thus, a low shot results....)
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