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post #1 of 6
2/16/13 at 11:03pm
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I get about the same or more distance with my feet about 4 inches apart, than with them at regular distance. Shoulder width or slightly wider??  I still start with weight slightly back and shift my front leg, but the feet are only about 4 inches apart.

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post #2 of 6
2/17/13 at 8:01am
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I get about the same or more distance with my feet about 4 inches apart, than with them at regular distance. Shoulder width or slightly wider??  I still start with weight slightly back and shift my front leg, but the feet are only about 4 inches apart.

Any thoughts?

 

My thoughts? That's weird. But it means that when you have a "standard" stance, you weren't taking advantage of the additional distance it can help you with

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post #3 of 6
2/17/13 at 8:54am
With your feet closer together it keeps you from over rotating, getting to your transition quicker, maybe?
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post #4 of 6
2/17/13 at 8:42pm
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Jspangler, you could be on to something.  My instructor says that I am open slightly at address and he is trying to keep my left shoulder from opening before hands pass.

 

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post #5 of 6
2/17/13 at 9:17pm
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With your feet closer together it keeps you from over rotating, getting to your transition quicker, maybe?

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. You have less distance to shift your weight, so maybe it helps you get forward quicker. Though that restricts the hell out of your hip turn. Shoulder-width gives good balance, and allows you to use your lower body more effectively, IMO. 

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post #6 of 6
2/18/13 at 8:49pm
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Yeah every now and then I will feel like a did a little Elvis shift without trying or thinking about it hit the ball much further than normal.  Just can seem to repeat it.  Just pops up once in a while.

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