Shaping the ball

[bentur123]

Im having real trouble shaping the ball at the moment, I can get the ball flight (draw/fade) but the ball doesnt land where my club face is aiming, it seems to start on the line of my club and curl from there.

Could this be because the club is not swing along the line om my feet in the backswing, as it does feel like im making the sam backswing as in I would in a normal swing just with the club face more open of closed

cheers Ben

[Righty to Lefty]

If the ball is starting on the line of your FEET then you will just have to adjust how much you open or close the face to get more or less draw or fade. If not you are probably right that you aren't swinging down the line of you feet and me be slightly coming over the top. When you are hittinig draws then you really need to stay relaxed and let your hands turn over naturally because any tension will keep the clubface more square and result in only a slight draw or a straight ball. Since you are presetting the clubface open or closed it should at least be in that position at impact unless you are manipulating the club with your hands. When I'm warming up I try to hit both extremes. Try and hit a big hook and then hit a big fade. Then I go through my routine:

Draw/ or Fade
1. Line my Feet to where I want the ball to start
2. Align the face of the club to where I want the ball to end up
3. Take my grip and do not adjust it once I'm set
4. Act as if I am trying to hit a straight ball (slightly inside to out path) to a target parallel to the line of my FEET, and trust the shot

I garauntee this works because I taught my friend how to hit a "intentional" draw and fade in five swings apiece and he's a 2 handicap. He had no idea it was that easy.

[BigTazz53]

  Righty to Lefty said:

Draw/ or Fade

Does the type of ball matter?

Or does it work for any?

[Righty to Lefty]

Doesn't matter really that much. I get plenty of action out of ordinary Top Flite range balls but sure your shot shape will be more magnified with a tour ball. As long as the ball has dimples on it you can get it to draw or fade for sure.

[bentur123]

ive started to swing along the line of my legs and the shots are under controll much better, but they still fly to the right of where my club face is pointing (draw) i was just wondering how much u angle your feet away from the target line as i think this could be the problem

[wrx_junki]

I've had more problems with sometimes tending to push my fades and pulling my draws. So lately I've ended up setting up for straight shots instead of trying to fade or draw. Wish I had a dependable fade since lately the greens have been super hard.

[Righty to Lefty]

  bentur123 said:

ive started to swing along the line of my legs and the shots are under controll much better, but they still fly to the right of where my club face is pointing (draw) i was just wondering how much u angle your feet away from the target line as i think this could be the problem

Okay now think about what has to be happening to the club face for you to be attempting to hit a draw and hitting it right. Either the clubface is being left open or you are regripping the club or manipulating it and the clubface isn't turning over as it should at impact. Once you set your clubhead open or closed, take your normal grip and don't change it. Try not to look at the clubhead either or you'll likely start manipulating the shot because it looks odd at set up to have the face open or closed that much. Opening up you stance more or less really has no bearing on the amount of draw/ fade because it is your starting point. The clubface is the major factor in the amount of draw and to get the action you want. On the course most of the time only about 5-8 yards of draw is necessary but to make sure you are doing it right to get about 10-15 yards of draw the clubhead looks extremely hooded but if you swing naturally slightly inside out you will hit a draw. If you release the club fully it will be a high draw. Keep us posted on your progress.