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Why does my ball do that?
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The ball starts to the right of target line and continues to fly straight along that line.

Checklist

  • Aim: Clubface not normally a factor
  • Hold: Hold a little weak but not usually a factor
  • Ball position: Ball likely to be too far back causing you to take the clubface back inside the target line
  • Stance: It may be too wide restricting the weight transference on the forward swing
  • Body alignment: The feet, hips and shoulders may be aiming too far to the right
  • Posture: You may be sitting too far back on your heels. Put your weight on to your toes more.
  • Swing: You are likely to be taking the club away too much on the inside of the target line.

    This means you are unlikely to be turning your hips as you should.

    As you swing back at the ball, your club will naturally move back outside the target line, resulting in you pushing the ball out to the right.





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