need help

[sparko]

hello
well the problem im getting is when ive it the ball instead of looking at the target in the normal position i seem to fall out of my stance which is very fustrating am i trying to hit the ball to hard or should i be letting my hips do the work and my arms there for the ride,i can hit the ball staight but when i look at other people on the range it looks effort less to hit the ball the same distance as mine.im new to golf so please give me some guiders thankyou.

[greghutton]

Re: need help

Hi Sparko,

In which direction do you normally loose your balance? Do you normally fall forwards towards the ball?

[sparko]

Re: need help

hi again

well i seem to fall backwards as if i need to take a step back with my left foot in most cases i do or i will be laid on my back?

[sparko]

Re: need help

could anyone else help me pgapro is not online at the moment thanks

[greghutton]

Re: need help

Sparko,

It sounds like your weight is not transferring correctly onto your left foot (assuming your a right hander) on the throughswing. If your weight was transferring correctly and your left foot was holding the majority of your body weight you would not be able to move it backwards/step backwards. Going on this assumption it would seem that your weight is staying on your right side as you hit through the ball.

There is a great drill for helping transfer your weight on the throughswing by one of our online instructors Greg Willis read it here.

A drill such as this one is an excellent way of getting an idea of the what you should feel in your swing. Practice this drill for 10 mins a day for the next week and report back here of your progress.

[sparko]

Re: need help

thanks for that ive been doing as you say and i am now gradualy getting there,went round a 18 hole course yesterday and scored 97 i know its not great but its only the second time ive been round a 18 hole course and this is down to the help you gave me so thankyou very much for your help great site. p,s even got a birdie :-)