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Martin Hall
Martin Hall taps into your imagination to help you hit draws with the driver. Think ‘pound the post’ at the beginning of the downswing and you will start crushing it off the tee.
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Martin,
I used this ' pounding' imagery for my first drive of the year in chilly Wisconsin today and hit a brilliant down the middle drive. I played nine holes walking and didn't miss a drive!! I'm prone to going over the top so I'm excited to be introducing this new tactic going forward. Great tip - thank you.
Kevin Meyers
Good to hear!
Hi Martin,
My only question / concern is that it appears as though this move seems like "casting" the club. I appreciate any clarification you can provide. Thank you.
I would only consider it casting if the clubhead got outside the hands in the downswing and the swing became out to in.
Which is why the post is behind the heel line.
O.K. I "get" that, and thank you for your reply.
Hi Martin,
Does this down swing (e.g. Pound the post), always produce a draw or a slight draw? I'd like to incorporate that into my swing options for those shots that require a slight left to right/dogleg right (I'm a lefty so left to right is your opposite). Will that be the right strategy?
I have asked the same question twice because I forgot to check the "notify me when someone replies to my comment" option. Thx again
No, not necessarily just for producing a draw shot you can also hit fade with this thought.
Hi Martin,
Does this down swing (e.g. Pound the post), always produce a draw or a slight draw? I'd like to incorporate that into my swing options for those shots that require a slight left to right/dogleg right (I'm a lefty so left to right is your opposite). Will that be the right strategy?
Good exercise to start downswing. Hip rotation should have started also. Best rule: never hit a draw (or fade) when an accidental “straight” engages a hazard!
Fair comment.
Great tip!
Martin, is that the same way to do it with the irons?
good job I love the way you explain us.
Yes it is.
Thanks.
Martin, it seems to me if start the down swing with my arms, (hammer the post) I would be more likely to swing with my arms (something I am trying to eliminate). Obviously I need to incorporate my lower body, but I don’t want to stuck after i hammer the post. Suggestions?
The arms have a responsibility in the swing to bring the club down the plane. Some people do well thinking of body action others like to think of the arms and hands. Either way it needs to come down the plane.
Love this.
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Excellent drill
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