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Error |
Correction |
Drill/Test Reference |
| Hitting the top of the ball |
Maintain body posture from setup through to finish |
Brush the grass using the mini-swing with and without a ball |
| You hit the ball either too long or too short |
Distance will be determined by the club used, swing length and swing speed. 9 iron, PW and SW will each perform differently. |
Clock Concept. Practice swing lengths with all pitching clubs from 5 -7, 9-3. Note ball carry and roll distances. |
| You hit the ball in the hosel of the club. |
- Check your ball position to make sure it is in the center of your stance. It may be too far toward your target foot or too close to your rear foot.
- Watch your balance and swing path, you may be moving forward or towards the ball on the back or forward swing.
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- One-Leg Toe Drill. Pull your trail foot back behind your target foot and placing only the toe of the trail foot on the ground. Practice making mini-swings and maintaining your balance.
- Hit balls next to a 2 x 4 or parallel shafts
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| Ball comes off low, no trajectory |
Check ball position. Make sure it is in the center of your stance and not too far back. |
Practice Cocking Drill, 3 - 9 |
| You hit the ground behind the ball |
Maintain knee flex and body posture though to the finish. |
Mini-Swings, Rear Against the Wall |
