The path along which the golf club travels has much to do with the success or failure of any given shot. A common problem for many golfers involves a swing path that is too steep from the top of the back swing to the ball. This problem leads to inconsistent contact -- including many shots where the club hits the ground before the ball. A flatter downswing provides a better chance for reliable ball striking.
Groove It in Slow Motion
Step 1
Position your golf club at the top, as if you completed your backswing and stopped there. Tilt the shaft of the club slowly by rotating your arms, right under left, until the shaft is parallel to the ground.
Step 2
Drop your arms slowly downward until your hands are chest high -- start this move just after you begin to shift the shaft of the club toward the parallel position. Maintain the wrist set that you have at the top of the swing so that when your hands are chest high the back of your left hand faces skyward.
Step 3
Repeat this process of tilting and dropping until you are able to feel the weight of the club head dropping and the club shaft changing directions.
The Two-Tee Drill
Step 1
Place two tees in the ground, approximately one club head apart. Assume your position at address as if to hit the closer of the two tees.
Step 2
Swing the club, making sure to keep your arms extended as you begin the downswing. Swing to hit the farther tee -- even though you set up to the closer tee. Repeat until you can consistently keep your arms extended and hit the farther tee.
Step 3
Replace the tees with two balls. Repeat the process of hitting the farther ball after setting up to the closer one. Continue this drill until you are able to make consistently solid contact with the ball.
Groove It in Slow Motion
Step 1
Position your golf club at the top, as if you completed your backswing and stopped there. Tilt the shaft of the club slowly by rotating your arms, right under left, until the shaft is parallel to the ground.
Step 2
Drop your arms slowly downward until your hands are chest high -- start this move just after you begin to shift the shaft of the club toward the parallel position. Maintain the wrist set that you have at the top of the swing so that when your hands are chest high the back of your left hand faces skyward.
Step 3
Repeat this process of tilting and dropping until you are able to feel the weight of the club head dropping and the club shaft changing directions.
The Two-Tee Drill
Step 1
Place two tees in the ground, approximately one club head apart. Assume your position at address as if to hit the closer of the two tees.
Step 2
Swing the club, making sure to keep your arms extended as you begin the downswing. Swing to hit the farther tee -- even though you set up to the closer tee. Repeat until you can consistently keep your arms extended and hit the farther tee.
Step 3
Replace the tees with two balls. Repeat the process of hitting the farther ball after setting up to the closer one. Continue this drill until you are able to make consistently solid contact with the ball.
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