DRILL : TAKE A STEP TOWARDS BIGGER DRIVES I’ve played entire tournaments step-
club back but before you reach the top of the swing, take a big step towards your target ( above, centre ), plant that foot, and then swing through ( above, right ). This drill might feel
than you might think.) I have a good drill to improve your timing.
gave me more speed and power in that deep, thick grass. Side-stepping like this helps if you struggle to transfer weight into your lead foot at the optimal time. (Tip: It should happen in your swing a little sooner
ping laterally towards the target as I swing. I even did it in the US Open at Winged Foot in 2006. Every time I was in heavy rough, I’d take a little step with my left foot on my way through. It
Tee up a ball and address it with your feet together about a stride-length behind where you normally would (above, left). Stay that way as you take the
strange initially, but it’s great for more power.
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