11-29-2006, 08:10 AM
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| Re: 50/50 hit ratio
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Originally Posted by andyhall Just taken up golf and i am having some lessons.
My problem is 50% of my shots i either top or take a deep divot!!
Can't seem to strike the ball consistently.
My tutor thinks i may be varying the distance i stand from the ball wrongly.
Other than "getting a feel for what's right" is their any advise or suggestions on measuring where one should stand?
[ probably a dumb question but if you don't ask you don't get]
Many thanks
Andy  | Andy I had the same problems today! So, I looked at some literature (from a reputable pro – Resident Golf Pro for CNN) and here are a few things you may want to consider: Thinning or Topping the ball – most common reasons – is the tendency for Golfers to keep their head rigidly down during their swing, preventing proper body rotation. If you fixate on the ball too much (u can just look at it with one eye) when u try and do the backswing you head does not rotate as it should, and the upper body is prevented from opening up, or making a full turn. To compensate for this you will make a second error –since your head has not rotated u will now force yourself to move down on the ball, which will produce a drop in your spine angle and u will now be closer to the ball and even more problems… So, try relaxing, and having a proper rotation of your head. Often, I have found that when I read some texts I try and apply that information as rigidly as possible. This can be a mistake. While you want to get the fundamentals correct, you also have to find “your own swing” – I was reading an article by Erni Els regarding the importance of “finding your own swing.” I have read and been taught that any vertical movement during the swing is murder. Greg posted a site here a short while ago featuring the golf swing of pros, and I was shocked to see how much vertical movement Tiger Woods has. It wasn’t my observation but something pointed out by the narrator of the video. We have all been where you are – good luck. James  |