Weight Distribution

[thimble]

Hi All,

I am having problem with shots from about 150 100 yards in has soon as i think "I have to get this ball up" I cannot, this is why i play a lot of bump and runs etc. I am not sure why I cannot get the ball up, I cannot remember having this problem in the past, Can someone please confirm the correct weight distribution for my feet on one of these shots.
Currently i aim my feet left of the target, my clubface a littlle right or on tagrt and swing through my clubface target line.

All help required

Thank you.

[shootin4par]

Re: Weight Distribution

maybe it is your thinking that you have to get the ball up, you are supposed to hit the ball down into the ground, that is what makes the ball go up. keep weight evenly distributed or maybe favor the left foot a touch

[bill reed]

Re: Weight Distribution

hi
feel like your swinging the club head into the grass just before it makes contact with the ball, take a few pratice swings and see where you first make contact with whe grass and back of ball should just be where the diviot starts. shootin is spot on where he says its a downward strike that makes the ball fly high, the ball slides up the face of the club and this inparts spin that makes it fly nice and high, also the backspin overpowers the side spin and makes ball fly where you aim.
i aim about 40% left and set club face about 10% left and when ball hits top of flite, the backspin fades and side spin takes over and it drops down to the right softly, i dont aim club face at target, more like 10 yards to the left of target. i also never hit it at full power but more like 90% at i can judge distance better at 90%.
hope this helps a bit
bill

[BrianW]

Re: Weight Distribution

Hi All,

I am having problem with shots from about 150 100 yards in has soon as i think "I have to get this ball up" I cannot, this is why i play a lot of bump and runs etc. I am not sure why I cannot get the ball up, I cannot remember having this problem in the past, Can someone please confirm the correct weight distribution for my feet on one of these shots.
Currently i aim my feet left of the target, my clubface a littlle right or on tagrt and swing through my clubface target line.

All help required

Thank you.

Hi Thimble,

There should be a difference between the way you setup for a 150 yard shot and a 100 yard shot. You will be making a full swing on the first and a pitch on the later. It is important to set your ball and body position to ensure your swing is working in harmony with the club in use and the type of shot required.

I always place the ball in line with my left armpit with my left heel around 2 inches left of that (no matter what the club), this gives a solid reference point for the swing. A golf swing will bottom out in line with your sternum (Chest bone) so you must ensure your sternum is placed correctly in relation to the ball and your stance is at the correct width, by moving your right foot towards or away from your left.

For the 150 yard shot (7iron ish) place the ball as previous then lean your sternum just slightly ahead of the ball, set your right foot around 1 Ft from your left. You will very slightly favour your weight on the left foot. Now make your normal full swing ensuring you are hitting down into the back of the ball.

For the 100 yard shot (PW) carry out the same routine but with your sternum slightly further forward and your right foot around 8 inches from your left. Make your normal pitching swing, again hitting down into the ball.

I hope this helps.

[thimble]

Re: Weight Distribution

Hi Guys,

Thank you for some fantastic advice, it is really appreciated.

Regards,

Thimble