Avoiding Pulled Shots
A pulled iron shot is a nuisance mainly because once you pull one, you tend to repeat it. It's kind of like what happens when you start shanking. Of course, the pull doesn't look as bad because it doesn't hook or slice. And, it feels firm coming off the clubhead. But, it can end up 25 to 30 yards to the left of the green.
A. The 3 Common Causes
1. Hitting the ball with an outside-in swing.
2. Closing the clubface somewhere during the swing.
3. Starting the ball too far forward in the stance.
If you've pulled, the first thing to do is check your stance. Every iron shot should be hit off the left heel, but no more forward than that.
Now, concentrate on taking the clubhead back in a straight line & bringing it to the ball on that same straight line.
Finally, make sure that your followthrough throws the clubhead out towards the hole & that you finish with your hands high. A proper followthrough like this makes it almost impossible to pull the ball.
Taking Golf Lessons At Home.
Many golfers have home libraries filled with dozens of high quality golf instructional videos & DVDs. Of course, we highly recommended that you invest in these types of study aids (and my course!). But, why not learn from professionals in the comfort of your own home without spending a dime?
Alright, perhaps the word "free" is a bit overdescriptive because you still have to pay for electricity & a TV, but some golf can be learned from watching TV.
Here are a few
http://www.thegolfchannel.com/
http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/index
Pay attention to the players. Note their pre-shot routines. How do they warm up?
Observations like these can be invaluable so long as you pay attention, take notes, & practice "in the real world" as often as possible. Take your knowledge to the range & the course.
You can practice putting on your living room carpet, a simple lesson made cheap. In fact, how many thousands of executives bring their golf game to the office everyday to practice? More than you or I could accurately estimate, that's for sure....
Use a carpet that is short & firm enough to allow the ball to travel at the appropriate speed. A sturdy, industrial-type office carpet works just fine as do Astroturf-type rugs.
You can also purchase an electric putting cup. These nifty little devices will actually shoot your ball right back to you once you have completed your putt...neat stuff!
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