Dribblers left

[mferraguti]

Every now and then, I'll hit a dribbler off the tee that runs short and left. I have an inside/out swing. My tendency is to draw ball. I fight hooks/pulls. I wonder what is happening when I get this "dribbler" disease. Any thoughts? Appreciate this site and any help!

[GregJWillis]

Re: Dribblers left

Are you just simply missing the ball? It's a small ball and not that large a club face. Sometimes it can missed and anything is possible, dribblers, pop ups, sliders, hookers, floppers, you name it.

Overactive hands can be a good cause of a missed ball. Simplifying things to reduce the number of items you are using to go after the ball (meaning what you are trying to do to hit the ball hard) can help you get more consistency into impact.

[mferraguti]

Re: Dribblers left

Greg,

As usual, you offer some great advice. Yes, overactive hands. I have had that issue from time-to-time and simplifying things is exactly what I am working on. Really appreciate your advice and your time in responding. Love this website.

[BrianW]

Re: Dribblers left

Good advice from Greg.

Another thing to check is body sway, if you are allowing your self to sway your spine back and forward during the swing it will create all manner of miss hits.


This video may help:

[mferraguti]

Re: Dribblers left

Brian, more good stuff! When Greg talks about simplifying and you mention hips sliding, I know this has been an issue with my swing. Even my son, who has taped me has said, "Dad, when you swing your hips are moving all over the place." I tried to keep the lower body quiet by focusing on "quiet feet" but the video demonstrates that the body needs to remain stable over the hips. So appreciate this advice. It's right on. Thank you!

[keiko]

Re: Dribblers left

Experiment with keeping a little tension(bad word) in your legs, having your legs all loosey goosey will allow your base to move too much for some. I like to take my address and just flex my leg muscles a little to remind myself of their fixturing on the ground. I use the ground as my downward connection to my stability and balance. Basically, pushing against the ground with the feet during the swing is a feeling which will or at least can contribute to better balance.

Brian, more good stuff! When Greg talks about simplifying and you mention hips sliding, I know this has been an issue with my swing. Even my son, who has taped me has said, "Dad, when you swing your hips are moving all over the place." I tried to keep the lower body quiet by focusing on "quiet feet" but the video demonstrates that the body needs to remain stable over the hips. So appreciate this advice. It's right on. Thank you!

[mferraguti]

Re: Dribblers left

Thanks to everyone. All of these comments make total sense. I'll be back to tell you the results.