Golf Swing Series: Ball Position

The ball can be placed anywhere from the insidetired, the swing is not quite along the correct
of the front foot to the inside of the right foot.plane and it can become shortened resulting in a
(right handers).hook or slice.
This is a very loose piece of information.Experiment and bring the ball back towards your
However, you will have to work out whichright foot bit by bit.
position is best for you.To help you find the right position, swing your
Some Professionals advocate moving the ballclub and see where it hits the ground in relation to
back in your stance for the shorter irons. As theyour stance.
irons become shorter, so the ball moves back inThen put the ball here and see how it feels. If
the stance.I hate this.you have it back towards your right foot, you will
I believe that one position is right for every shotbe given all sorts of advice about steepness of
you make. Moving your ball around in your stancedown swing etc. Take no notice, and if the
leads to inconsistency and errors in the golf swing.position suits you, stick to it. Find the spot where
I hit too many fat shots when the ball is not incontact with the ball is sweetest, and where most
the correct position for me. When it is where Iaccurate results are achieved.Find the spot where
like it most,I never hit a fat shot.you can hit down on the ball most easily.
Find your spot and you will not hit one either.Most if not all good players, hit down on the ball
The orthodox position is just inside the left heel.and pinch it between the club and the ground.
(The left foot points slightly towards the target).This will give you more accuracy and your shots
This is a long way forward, and I believe it leadswill be longer.Bill Maitland is a thinking, inventive golf
to all sorts of problems.guru.
You really have to keep the club moving alongHe thought out and developed simple techniques
the path of the flight of the ball.and tips which enabled him to lower his handicap
It is easy to hit a fat shot when the ball isfrom 25 to 18, then from 18 to 15, and finally
positioned here.from 15 to 12.
It is also very easy to hook or slice from here.He is a passionate golfer, and delights in helping
Especially if you are a little tired.When you areothers with their game should they want his help.