Learn Secret Swing Tips With Small Toe Adjustments
February 22nd, 2009 | Author: admin
When a golfer makes a bad shot, you never really hear the excuse “I didn’t use enough foot during that swing”. Although this would seem like a lame excuse, (and would probably get a lot of strange looks from everyone around) there is actually a lot of truth behind that statement.
In fact, a neglected right foot could be a major cause of interference with the trajectory of a golf shot.
Surprised? You shouldn’t be… 
When you are hitting a normal shot your toe of the right foot (right handed golfers) should either be square to the line of flight or turned out to the right a bit. This helps the clubhead come away from the ball low, make a decent turn, and then start down properly.
However, if you need to hit the ball slightly longer than normal or a little higher, the toe of your right foot should be pointing farther to the right. This helps you make a bigger and more powerful turn away from the ball, while still keeping your balance and rhythm smooth.
It also keeps your hips behind the ball during impact and helps bring the clubhead into the ball with a clean sweeping motion, thus causing the ball to have greater distance and speed.
And of course, if you must hit a low shot, then try turning your right foot slightly to the left. This restricts the backswing and sets up more of a punching action on the downswing, creating a low shot.
So go ahead and “put your foot in it”. You’ll be happy you did.
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February 23rd, 2009 12:24 pm
Hey Ben,
Appreciations for this tip… as a smaller fella I could use every bit of help, while maintaining balance. This further will assist with a suggestion from my golf pro friend. We recently were chatting over a cup of Jo’ -gazing out over our local snow covered course… It was mentioned that when I (next time) take my swing back -be conscious of the club head at the top of the swing… It should simply be pointed toward the target. For some that might be the location of ones thumb on the grip, or having someone observe where the head is pointing -at the top… Anyway, I’m going to give that a go, along with your (this) posted suggesting, once my lie isn’t buried in the snow anymore.
best as always,
-michael
February 23rd, 2009 7:48 pm
Thanks Michael
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That’s a great golf tip. Keep ‘em coming.
(And we all hope the snow melts soon!