The PurePoint Golf swing theory points you in the right direction and gives you a system of fundamentals to measure yourself against. In game of golf this is very important; however situations arise where you just can’t figure out why you are having certain difficulties. Whether your problem is hitting behind the golf ball or hitting the ball thin, sometimes we are clueless to where the problem lies.
We teach a fairly horizontal swing plane in comparison to most. Even though there are major benefits to this version of the swing certain complications can arise very quickly. This tip in particular was designed to keep golfers from hitting behind the ball. My objective is to inform you of all areas of the golf swing, so that when certain situations arise, you can adjust accordingly. And ultimately checkpoints pre-established.
- The golfer(s) back shoulder in his/her backswing dips down; meaning that the back shoulder is lowering towards the ground. This is hard to do when you have no lateral movement or weight shift back and away from the target, as we instruct. However, this is very common among golfers who have a horizontal swing plane. The tendency is to drop your back shoulder as your swing plane becomes more horizontal.
- Please understand that if you lower your back shoulder in your backswing this could cause many different problems in you swing. Your hand position, and timing at impact, weight shift through the ball, and follow-through position could all be negatively affected.
Solution
- Fortunately there is simple solution. Go to the practice range and take a ball. Place the ball underneath your back foot (please make sure that ½ the ball is in the ground so that you don’t fall over). If a ball doesn’t feel right use a towel or something that is at least an inch off the ground. The ball/object should be placed underneath your back heel in order to ensure that you have no weight transfer and that the back shoulder does not dip in your backswing.
- Then simply take your usual swing. If you choose you can hit a ball or you can just take a couple practice swings. It is important to focus on not dipping your shoulder in your backswing (keep your back shoulder up and not down). I guarantee if you master this skill you will make solid contact with the ball on a consistent basis.
- This drill will force you to practice a swing with no weight shift back and away from your target and simultaneously assist you with dipping your back shoulder.
Practice this drill and be aware that if you are having difficulty hitting behind the ball at any point in your round, the trouble could lie in shoulder position in your backswing. To learn more go to PurePoint Golf Instruction
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