Picking an intermediary target is part of my routine for every shot these days: full swing, chip, or putt. Not only does it simplify aiming, but it also helps me to stay extended through the swing--something that I always struggle with. But that intermediate target is only a foot in front of my ball, so in a sense I'm swinging right at it.

But I wanted to mention something about the "half backswing." I'd bet the farm that if you videotape your supposed half backswing, you'll find that it's not a half swing at all. You're probably taking your arms up to about 10 o'clock or higher but because you don't feel the strain you imagine they're much lower.

Todd

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Todd
Philadelphia, PA
USA

The reason the pro tells you to keep your head down is so you can't see him laughing. ~Phyllis Diller