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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?

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Originally Posted by turbosdad

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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Originally Posted by Jspangler

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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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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