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Most club golfers start their downswing with the upper body: this pushes the club to the outside (Pic 1).
The result is a steep, out-to-in swing, poor weight transfer, and an open club-face at impact.
The shots caused by this fault way back at the top of the golf swing usually include pulled short iron shots to the left, which gradually turn into a curling slice to the right as the clubs get longer.
To help you stay inside, the sequence of events needs to change: to start the downswing let the legs and hips lead, shifting your weight to the left, whilst your right elbow drops in towards your right hip (Pic 2). This is one move, not two!!
Practice this move again and again. You don't even need a golf club to do it. Practice until you get the feeling and rhythm of it. Be sure your eyes are trained on the spot where the ball would be and that your head stays well back.
The clock face method
Another method to help achieve an inside attack is to think of it this way: as you look at the ball, imagine a clock face.
To hit the ball dead straight you might think you have to hit the 3 O'clock position. If you are slicing/pulling the ball I can almost guarantee that you are hitting 2 O'clock. To hit further with even a hint of draw, focus on striking the ball at the 4 o'clock position.
Next week: The new PGA Teaching team arrives at The Royal Golf Club.
