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| The Left Foot Over The Right Foot Drill This is a great drill that will prevent swinging outside to in. I usually have a student begin practice by making half, with the left foot crossed over the right. During the drills, using a weighted club or weighted training aid that promotes forearm rotation will ensure the inside path and proper release. After using the weighted club, I will then have the student tee up a ball and hit shots using a 7-iron from this setup position. The first half-dozen swings should be similar to a chip shot. The next six swings should be at 40 to 50 percent. Once you start making progress, it won't take much time to go from a slice to a draw. |
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The Right Foot Back Drill The transition to a full swing will initially be difficult. The next step in doing so is in this drill. This is great for containing an over-anxious upper body. Take your address position and drop your right foot about 10 to 12 inches back. It may help to lay a club down and place your left foot in front or ahead of the shaft and keep your right foot behind just inside shoulder-width. Again, using a weighted club, we will have students make half-swings working on the inside path to the ball while emphasizing the proper rotation of the forearms through impact. After using the training aids, tee up a ball using a 7- or 8-iron and hit balls from this stance. As you see yourself becoming successful, hit a couple of shots off the grass and progressively widen your stance until you get to shoulder-width. |
| Other dills can be used to solve the same problem. You may have seen others on the range teeing up a ball with a headcover box or board outside and parallel to the target line with the front opposite the front of the ball. Initially using a normal swing, they will probably hit the headcover before the ball, but if they work at trying to make clean contact, the headcover will teach the proper swing path — in to out. Although it doesn't sound like fun, keep the driver in the bag and use these drills to warm up each time you visit the practice range. With diligent practice, I guarantee success. If you have carefully read this lesson in addition to weeks 1 through 3, you may have already cured your slice. If not, follow the drills and you'll be well on your way. |
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