Over the Top swing plane refers to a path that is above the swing plane on the downswing. This path produces an out-to-in swing path, which imparts an unwanted spin on our ball.
The result is typically a weak-right or slice. Instead, we need an in-to-out swing path. Where I see players go off the swing plane the most is in the transition. So, let’s get your transition on the “inside to more solid shots” path!
If you’re looking to build an effortless swing this is the best golf drill you can be doing.
This drill takes your arms out of the swing. This is the first step in building an effortless golf swing.
Once you get the arms and hitting out of your swing you then speed it up with your body. If you have been hitting with the arms for years how do you ever stop hitting?
Well, you have to take it down to nothing. This drill is difficult for most people. I don’t think any student who has ever come to me has ever been able to do this on the first ball.
If you find you are having trouble with it keep doing it until you can do it. This might take a few buckets, a week, a month etc.
Whatever it takes keep doing it.
Once you master it you have successfully take your arms out of your swing and you are getting used to the feeling of the effortless swing.
It is at this point you can speed it up by driving your lower body harder instead of hitting harder.
You do this and you will finally hit the ball to your potential.
You can do it.
You may like to add some golf training aids to your golf bag.
Keep practicing you’ll be striking it like the Pros in no time…
Chip Shots Instruction from greatest professionals that ever played the game.
If you’re struggling with your chip shots than this video is for you.
Follow along and you will definitely pick up some great chipping techniques to lower your score.
Believe it or not, but the first golf balls in the early 1800s were called “featheries” and were actually made of a leather pouch that was rolled tight and packed with wet feathers then dried into a hard and solid ball. The average drive on “feathery” was about 150-175 yards. Today’s standards are very different, aren’t they?
We have come a long way from those days and experience has taught us that a rough ball flew a bit better than a smooth one bringing us to the current dimpled features of a modern golf ball. Why does a golf ball have dimples? A smooth ball is affected by the drag of atmosphere both on air flow behind the ball as well as separation of the air around it. The dimples on the ball allow for these two types of drag to count act granting the ball a more free flight through the air.
So, what makes a ball a golf ball? According the United States Golf Association (USGA), a ball must fall within these specific requirements to be officially recognized as a golf ball, which generally means that:
1. The weight of the ball cannot be greater than 1.620 ounces or 45.93 gm.
2. The diameter of the ball cannot be greater than 1.680 inches or 42.67 mm.
3. The ball must be round and cannot be designed or intentionally changed to have properties different than a round, symmetrical object.
4. The speed, initial velocity, roll and carry of the ball must meet and not exceed USGA test standards.
For a full list of conforming golf balls, please click here for the United States Golf Association (USGA) official website for more specific information on ball guidelines and testing standards.
A full variety of speciality golf balls are available and many tout extra qualities such as longer drive, higher accuracy or a design especially for men/women. While some design changes in dimple patterns and core density may effect the travel of the ball, it is best to try out a few brands before making your final decision on a good fit for you. After all, it will takes years of practice and dedication to develop your own personal accuracy level and, at that point, you will notice more finite changes in specific golf balls.
Can you reuse and recycle golf balls? Of course, a found golf ball that is not too scuffed or discolored is probably fair game for the average golfer. But, there has been some research to indicate that golf balls recovered from a significant amount of time in the water (noted by the discoloration) have absorbed too much moisture to launch properly from impact with the club head. So, think about the time, wear and tear on those golf balls before plucking them out of the pond. Or, if you are considering buying reclaimed golf balls from an industrious caddy that has been digging in the swamp.
Developing the Perfect Golf Swing, Imagine every one of your shots in the middle of the fairway, every chip two feet from the hole, and every putt nailing the center of the cup.
Well, maybe some of us dream of never having to put put and each approach approach goes into the hole, but I think you get the picture.
Developing the perfect golf swing is probably what many golfers dream of when our heads hit the pillow. The majority of us are aware that golf is a game that requires consistent shot making to be successful (and have fun).
If we are hooking, slicing, and lining our wedges fat, it can really start to get frustrating. Consistency is key to hitting a low score and enjoying the game.
PERFECT GOLF SWING PATH TIPS ON HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CLUB PATH!
Are you a golfer who sees the ball curve offline causing you to miss the target?
If so then there is a very good chance this could be related to the club path at impact. In this video Adam Bazalgette shows you some great drills that can help you fix your club path and hit straighter shots when out on the golf course.
How would you like to hit a nice powerful draw in golf? How do we get power without hooking the ball?
For those looking to play some sweet draws, this video on how to hit a draw with a driver is for you.
It’s a Simple Process and Not Technical.
Follow along and you’ll be drawing it like the Pros in no time!
Getting the club stuck behind you in the downswing is a very typical problem in good players.
In this video Monte Scheinblum takes us through the process of fixing being stuck with left arm off the chest.
Follow along you’ll be striking it like the Pros in no time…
