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Rugger

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Rugger Well Established Member

Rugger

So my biggest problem seems to be a weird angle on my downswing which causes the ball to fly/take off to the right instead of straight. This picture might explain




Are there any good drills that would help me correct this problem?
thanks

R9 9.5*
MP630 3 Wood
MP630 CLK Hybrid 17*
MP-32 3-pw Rifle Project X 6.0
56*10 satin & 60*10 oil can Method #1

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itzzzberny Dedicated Member

itzzzberny

thats an in to out swing path. i wouldn't want to change that but try to work on hitting a draw shot. learn to close the face a little sooner than tyring to hit a straight shot. i'm still suffering from a cutting out to in swing path... =T

In my bag:
Driver: R9 TP Rombax Stiff
3 Wood: R9 TP 85g Stiff
3 hybrid: X
4-SW: X-20 Uniflex

SteelLW: Forged Chrome

Putter: White Hot XG #1

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ZaPPPa Well Established Member

ZaPPPa

Agree with above... Lots of people would kill to have a natural in-out instead of the dreaded out-in.

It took me weeks of practice and 1000+ balls hit to consistently get where you are.
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Rugger Well Established Member

Rugger

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Okay but I still can't hit the ball straight :S

R9 9.5*
MP630 3 Wood
MP630 CLK Hybrid 17*
MP-32 3-pw Rifle Project X 6.0
56*10 satin & 60*10 oil can Method #1

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rubbery Well Established Member

rubbery

Okay but I still can't hit the ball straight :S

If you're just pushing the ball, that's an easy fix. Just work on slightly turning your hands over through impact. This will close the clubface and result in a nice draw instead of a push.

Driver: Nike VRS Covert 

3 Wood: Taylormade Rocketballz

Hybrid: Nike Sumo 18*

Irons: Titleist AP1 4-PW

Wedges: Cleveland CG12 60* 56* & 52* 

Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 1.5

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Cheez-It Established Member

Cheez-It

There was an article on this problem in the current "GOLF Magazine". Its called "Stop Pushing Your Irons".

It stated that you can put down two clubs that are parallel to each other and make sure they are pointed at the target. Place one at your feet and one on the outside of the ball creating a "track" with the golf ball in the middle. Then swing while keeping the bill or brim of your hat lined up with the outer club.

This should keep u balanced and keep ur head on the right swing path.

I suggest to look at the magazine if this is confusing....sorry. I tend to push my irons alot. This drill works. It focuses on keeping good balance which is mostly my problem.
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TinCupTampa Dedicated Member

TinCupTampa

Okay but I still can't hit the ball straight :S

Keep the push... just strengthen your grip a little... this should bring the ball back with a gentle draw.

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Rugger Well Established Member

Rugger

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I would but I've got people in my video thread telling me to loosen my grip. Not sure what to do :S

R9 9.5*
MP630 3 Wood
MP630 CLK Hybrid 17*
MP-32 3-pw Rifle Project X 6.0
56*10 satin & 60*10 oil can Method #1

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realed Established Member

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I would but I've got people in my video thread telling me to loosen my grip. Not sure what to do :S

Strengthening your grip does not mean to grip it tighter. It means to adjust it to the right (for a right-hander) so you will see more knuckles on your left hand.

Driver: 913D2, 9.5°
3-Wood: V-Steel, 15°
Hybrid: Rescue Dual TP, 19°
Irons: MP-64, 4-PW
Wedges: Vokey SM 54.10, 60.08 Putter: Studio Style Newport 2

Ball: ProV1

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