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Cindy Miller
Cindy Miller explains why two common swing thoughts might actually be causing a slice. Then she teaches a simple drill to help you correct this error and find more fairways.
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this drill is beautiful i actually use the foot rise during play. and it works perfectly.
Omar S.
I use it in tournament play whenever I need to as well! Glad you have the courage to do so! Good luck!
I LIKE THIS
Omar S.
Glad you like it!
How do you generate any power hanging back?
Nicholas B.
Power is generated by club head speed with the body being used as leverage. When you stabilize the body and generate speed with the club head you start to hit it far. Not saying to hang back. Saying to use your body as leverage.
I thought that, at least with irons, - one wants to have hands ahead of golf blade at impact. If that is correct🙏why the difference with driver?
Thanks
George L.
The mission of golf is to start the face square at address, swing the club, and bring it back to square. If you do that, the ball will go straight every time. If the hands are too far forward, the face will be open. Too many students try to move forward ahead of the ball to rotate or shift their weight prematurely and the face never has a chance to get to the ball. Trust me on this. Try the drill. Square up the face and you will hit it straighter than you ever have. The body will always follow the face. I am not saying the body will not move. It does.
With the ball on the ground contact should be made with a slight downward angle of attack. This requires hands forward of the ball at impact. With driver, the ball is teed up off the ground and optimal performance is attained with a slightly upward angle of attack which adds a little loft to the already low lofted face and reduces the backspin on the ball. Added loft results in higher launch trajectory with longer carry which is aided by lower backspin rate not causing shot to" ballon" and lose distance
Jim G
When you do this drill on the ground with an iron, move the ball back inn your stance a little. It still works.
Did you shift your weight at all on the downswing? I froze the first frame after ball contact, and I could see the heel of your left foot still slightly elevated./Users/peterhoffmann/Desktop/Screenshot 2023-12-19 at 8.42.59 PM.png
Peter H.
I was not trying to shift my weight at all. In fact, the purpose of this drill is to stay back and allow the club face to release. The cause of the slice is getting too far ahead of the ball before contact and not releasing the face. Keeping the left heel up and staying back eliminates one of the reasons you slice it. The only thing you need to do is then just release the face. Try it. I promise, it works.
I normally lift my left heel to start my backswing now I’m just gonna focus on trying to keep it up and see if it works
Omar D.
I promise it works. Keep it up the whole time and release the face. You will hit the ball straight.
Tried it today - it works, just need to release - 3 of 4 went down the middle .
Omar D.
Great news!
Absolutely love this drill you are my favorite teacher on GP , simple and they always work !!
Thank you , thank you !
Pete B
FYI, my husband and I teach boot camps in Orlando in the winter if you would like in person training. He played on tour for 15 years. You can learn more here: https://cindymiller.as.me/bootcamps
Pete B
THANK YOU! Glad you like!
I used to do this and because of a lot of other micro adjustments I lost it. Went to the range and got it back. Your drill was right on. It even helped be get my sequencing back on bunker shots!
Thanks!
Bob D.
Great news! It will help on all shots! I have even used it in tournaments when I lose my swing!
So, I understand the process, but a little confused as to the degree/amount of openness for the fade , and closure for the draw. Does it depend on the target point you chose 2nd?
You're commenting on the wrong video Kevin
Kevin M.
I am not sure I understand your question. For this drill, you only need to lift your left heel and swing the driver normal and allow the club head to release, Let me know if you have another question.