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I have
sent you the first 4 tips in my new 10-Tip Series of how you can
reduce your scores through better mechanics and solid swing fundamentals.
You can review those here:
Tip
1
Tip
2
Tip
3
Tip
4
This
week's lesson is entitled, "The Quickest and Easiest
Way to Draw the Ball", and it's sure to make
a lot of people very happy. Next week's tip is going to focus on
how to avoid the hook, and then we'll move on to the short game.
I'll
tell you right now... this is going to be painless, contrary to
what you may think. I'll start with a single definition.
Level
Shoulder turn - a turn that stays level with the ground
(parallel to the ground) through the backswing.
So,
now that we have that out of the way, let's continue on with this
quick and easy tip to draw the ball. And if you've battled a slice
for years upon years, just wait until you try this. The next time
out to the range, your slice is going to be dramatically reduced.
Here
it is. Instead of taking your normal shoulder turn (whatever that
may be), focus on keeping your shoulder turn as level as possible
(parallel to the ground). So as you are setting up to the ball,
feel your feet on the ground to determine if there is an uphill
or downhill lie. Then in your backswing, just focus on keeping your
shoulders level to the ground.
Now,
this may actually produce a HOOK of all
things, so remember to adjust accordingly. And remember that you
are attempting to wrap that club around your body. You want a horizontal
swing plane, not vertical. That's what this level shoulder turn
is really accomplishing. You'll find it so much easier to release
through the ball correctly, and to square up the face of your club
at impact.
Give
that a try on your next trip to the range and you'll be amazed to
see that dreaded slice going away, especially if you use this in
conjunction with the rest of the "The
Simple Golf Swing" system. I know this probably seems incredibly
simple to anyone who has been battling a slice forever, but just
remember that simple solutions are usually the most effective.
Next
week, we'll discuss hooks, and how to get rid of them. Good golfing,
until then.
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