Hi PGAPlayer#1 (Joseph),

You asked about compressing the ball. This is how I see it with a little help from my Guru Nick Bradley:

The actual point of "hit" during the downswing happens just after impact. This is for two good reasons:

The first is that the position just in front of the ball is where the clubhead should be travelling at maximum speed. Remember that the downswing is a gradual increase of momentum that climaxes just after the ball has been struck. This way, you can guarantee the clubhead is accelerating through impact.

Secondly: It is important to understand that you do not hit at the ball, but through it. A great golf swing simply captures the ball In it's path.

Here is a good drill to learn this:
Take a 7 iron and tee the ball up. Place your left hand behind your back and hover the clubhead just in front of the ball. Swing back smoothly to the top of your backswing with your right arm only while allowing it to close and hinge back.

In the downswing, your focus is to release the two angles that you have created in the elbow and wrist joints. You should feel your right arm gradually "Open Up" as it accelerates into the ball and beyond.

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Best Regards
Brian

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