Ball position
 

When I'm on the range, finding the right ball position isn't a problem; mishit a shot, or curve it too much one way or the other, and I move the ball up or back. But when I'm out on the course, I have a problem finding the proper ball position consistently. Any suggestions on finding the right ball position from shot to shot during a round?

constant pre-shot routine, verify the alignments...

As stupid as this might sound and until it becomes ingrained in your brain...find the straight away ball position at the range OFF THE GRASS and have a friend help you measure EXACTLY where the ball was for each club.

Write them down and use it as reference on the course until you ingrain it.

I use Ben Doyle's preshot. Works fine for me:

• Find the line perpendicular to target line and through the ball (ball line)
• Start standing with both feet behind ball line. You are now standing in the left back quadrant looking at the target. Quadrants defined by target line and line through ball.
• Put your right foot on the ball line and slightly across it. Leave the left foot behind ball line. For a moment you have your legs slightly crossed.
• Move your left foot up right beside your right foot. (Note that the ball position is now final - just inside left heel)
• Quickly (before balance is shifted to left foot) move right foot back along target line

Man it sounds complex, but it is not. Has the advatage that you will not have your weight shifted somewhat right & spine will be behind the ball. Also - at least for me - seems to end up with ball position consistently correct.

Thanks...
 

Appreciate the replies. It's always the little things :oops: .

Always remember that ball position should be relative to the outside edge of LEFT SHOULDER, not the stance. Outside edge of left shoulder = low point. Width of your stance changes due to various factors, but width of your shoulder doesn't.