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MB,

Moving the Head backwards during the Downstroke is a Sway (the Fourth Snare 3-F-7-D), and it is the product of a malfunctioning Pivot. Before diving into work on that problem, though, make sure your head is set properly to begin with.

Do you set your Head position first at Impact Fix, and then attempt to keep it Stationary? Or do you, like most people, start with your Head in an Adjusted Address position that ignores a proper Impact Fix position (and therefore cannot possibly be maintained through Impact)? My guess is the latter.

So, what is a good Head position at Impact Fix?

First, a plumb line from your chin to the ground should fall precisely between your Feet. Your Head should form the tip of an isosceles triangle whose base is the Feet. Most people hang back -- probably in response to instruction that emphasizes that the Head should be 'behind the Ball' and even 'over the right knee.' Consequently, their Head and Feet form a right triangle.

Second, the Head should be located a good deal lower than most people's 'normal' Address position. The exact position will be dictated by the amount of Knee Bend and Waist Bend. In turn, these are determined by the distance the Hips must move to enable the Right Forearm to return precisely to its pre-selected Impact Fix Angle of Approach (pointing at the Plane Line well in front of the Ball).

Bottom Line: Most people -- even good players -- move their Head entirely too much during the Stroke. And one of the primary reasons is that they have failed to set it properly in the first place.


WV,

As nearly as your current skill allows, assume a static position replicating your precise Impact position and alignments:

1. Body position (comparatively squared away with the Head between the Feet).

2. Arms position (the Flying Wedges with the amount of Knee and Waist Bend necessary to allow the Right Forearm to point at the Plane Line).

3. Hands position (Impact Hand Location with the Left Wrist Flat, Level and Vertical).

Wherever your Head is located now...

That is where it should remain until the end of the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position).

CAN I GET A GOOD GAWD!!!!!!!

TWO MORE HALL OF FAME POSTS BY OLD COLLARD GREENS!!!!!

THAT ADVICE IS STRONGER THAN A GARLIC MILKSHAKE!


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