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Q. Hi Jack You suggested a good drill for good foot work in a recent email newsletter. Below is a part of that: Address a ball with your 7-iron. Drag another ball against your front heel…. What I don’t understand is what does “drag a ball against the front heel…” mean exactly? Does the […]
Weekend players often come up short when chipping the ball.That’s because they tend to decelerate through the shot. Or they swing too fast from the start—which makes their swing too long—and chip the ball past the hole. The idea is to accelerate to the ball and then stop your swing almost immediately after impact. Below […]
To become a great ballstriker, you must groove an on-plane swing that’s powerful and repeatable. The key to doing this is developing a solid position at the top and making a smooth transition to your downswing. Below is a drill that can help you do this. Address a ball with a 7-iron in your hand. […]
To swing the club properly, you must use the parts of your body that can move freely—your legs and arms. But they must work in sync for you to achieve consistency you’re your legs outrace your arms, trouble won’t be far behind. Below is a drill that helps with achieving consistency. All you need is […]
Hitting a wedge from a tight lie is a challenging shot. It requires both good technique and good timing. The longer the shot, the more comfortable many weekend players are with this shot. But if you play long enough, you’ll eventually run into what some players consider the toughest shot in the game—a half- or […]