Hey all,
I've been working on my swing mechanics on the range. Recently I've been mostly focused on improving my impact position (posting up, weight shift to left, keeping right heel down, shoulders level, left hand release, lag etc.) I used to break down my right leg, push through, stand up in my stance etc. Bad habits.
I felt like I was making better contact but everything was going left. Not a hook but just aimed left.
After a bit of reflection I realized I was basically pulling off of the ball through impact with my hips AND my head which I think was pulling my hands through in that direction as well.
The head movement was key and it's something I've had as a bad habit. When I look back at all of my swing videos, you can see my eyes following the club down range (head rotating to the left) through impact instead of well after impact.
Anyway, I decided on one key thought which was, keep your eyes parallel to the target line and don't move your eyes until after the ball is struck.
Keeping my eyes parallel made it so much easier to bring my hands through on plane. Since I was already making good contact, I found that this really straightened out my shots and I hit nearly 10 solid mid irons in a row straight down the range.. Hoping to solidify this habit in the coming sessions.
Alignment really is everything. Anyone else had a similar experience or offer any refinements to my thoughts?
Cheers!
I've been working on my swing mechanics on the range. Recently I've been mostly focused on improving my impact position (posting up, weight shift to left, keeping right heel down, shoulders level, left hand release, lag etc.) I used to break down my right leg, push through, stand up in my stance etc. Bad habits.
I felt like I was making better contact but everything was going left. Not a hook but just aimed left.
After a bit of reflection I realized I was basically pulling off of the ball through impact with my hips AND my head which I think was pulling my hands through in that direction as well.
The head movement was key and it's something I've had as a bad habit. When I look back at all of my swing videos, you can see my eyes following the club down range (head rotating to the left) through impact instead of well after impact.
Anyway, I decided on one key thought which was, keep your eyes parallel to the target line and don't move your eyes until after the ball is struck.
Keeping my eyes parallel made it so much easier to bring my hands through on plane. Since I was already making good contact, I found that this really straightened out my shots and I hit nearly 10 solid mid irons in a row straight down the range.. Hoping to solidify this habit in the coming sessions.
Alignment really is everything. Anyone else had a similar experience or offer any refinements to my thoughts?
Cheers!
