The Closed Body Drill.
Do you struggle with a slice? Do you come “over the top” in you transition to the downswing?
Try the Closed Body drill to feel a proper sequence to your transition and start
hitting straighter, more solid shots. Here is how it goes.
Start by turning your body 45 to 60 degrees to the right of your target so your back
is actually facing your target and your body is in a closed position (for a right hand
golfer, if you are left-hand just go the opposite direction) but keep your clubface pointed
at your target. Start with hitting a series of 20 shots with your 8-iron. The closed stance
will force you to start the downswing with your legs instead of pulling across your
body with your arms. You will learn the sensation of swinging the club from the inside
and releasing the clubhead as the toe passes the heel after impact. You will enjoy the
solid contact and have fun hitting some draw shots. After about 20 balls go back to
your normal stance and make sure to keep starting your transition with your lower
body and keep delivering the club back to the ball from the inside. For more
information on the Closed Body drill or on golf sessions at The Golf Performance
Center, give us a call, 203.790.4653.
The Posture Drill
Good golf posture is key to making a good swing. If you start off in poor posture, too
bent over, too rounded in the back, or even too tall with the upper body, your body
will not move as well as it could, causing inconsistency in contact. To learn how to
get in good golf posture, follow the routine of the posture drill, here is how it goes.
Start with your feet shoulder width apart and toes of shoes pointing straight. Stand up
tall and put the butt end of your club under your nose and get your chin in contact
with the grip. Hold the shaft firm against your chest with your left hand and place your
right hand on the front of your right leg. Keeping your legs straight tilt forward with
your upper body and push your hips back, while doing this let your right hand run
down the front of your right leg until the tip of your middle finger is just above your
right knee cap. Next, flex your knees to where you feel the weight on your feet
balanced to 60% on the balls and 40% on the heels. Third, just let your arms and
hands hang naturally down from your shoulders, this is where you will grip the golf club.
If you do this drill properly you will have about 20 degrees of forward tilt with the pelvis
and about 40 degrees of forward tilt with the upper body, your back will be nice and
straight, your knees will have nice flex, and you will feel very balanced on your feet.
For more information on the Posture Drill and on Golf Sessions at The Golf Performance
Center give us a call, 203.790.4653.
