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binga7 Dedicated Member

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Hips open, shoudlers closed at impact.
Is this what should happen to hit a draw. If the shoulders are open at impact im guessing slice or pull hook???
Just after confirmation guys

Juice1499 Newbie

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Although some players have open shoulders at impact, it definitely will lend itself to starting left. Whether it be a dead pull or slice depends on whether the face has been released. Having your shoulders closed at impact will promote hitting a draw.

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The Recreational Golfer Great Member

The Recreational Golfer

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Hips open, shoudlers closed at impact.

Are you Gumby? I can't imagine something in a golf swing that over time would be harder on your lower back, including the reverse-C finish that hobbled so many championship layers. Just thinking about it scares me. There are better ways to hit a draw.


sasquatcho69 Well Established Member

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I'm having trouble with this. My shoulders always end up too open at impact, are there any ways to help keep them closed or something you should feel?

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JetFan1983 Incredible Member

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Someone correct me here if I'm wrong, but I'm operating under the impression that my shoulders have to be 10 degrees or so open at impact in order to swing the club properly and consistently. If they're square to the target line or even closed to it, the only way you can get to the ball is by using your arms and hands. But when I "release" my trail shoulder down and through the shot, my arms and hands arrive at impact without flipping. So in releasing this trail shoulder, the shoulders will be open at impact to some degree. Obviously I'm assuming I got to my left side via a solid hip slide at this point already.

At least that's what I'm trying to do when I go to the range. Someone rescue me if they disagree.

Constantine

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sasquatcho69 Well Established Member

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well i'm not sure if they literally have to be closed but i think you're right JetFan, just a little open.

What I Play:
Titleist 910 D3 9.5* Diamana 'ahina X-stiff  | Titleist 909f2 13.5* x-stiff | Taylormade Rescue 19* steel shaft stiff |
Titleist ZB 3-PW S300 | Titleist BV SM 52-08 58-12  | 34" Scotty Cameron California Del Mar | Penta TP


Juice1499 Newbie

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Do they have to be literally shut to the target line at impact. No. Is it a good swing thought for most Am's, yes. The truth is , that many players throw the left shoulder (for righties) open at impact which is one of the many reasons for a pull slice. If you want to start hitting a draw, think to keep your right shoulder back as long as possible.

In the bag:

FT Tour Driver w/ Voodoo X-flex
DST 15* 3-wood w/ Diamana X-Flex
I-15 20* Hybrid w/Mamiya X-Tour 4-PW w/ X-100's (Third set of these I have owned) CG15 52,56,60 Wedges Dianna Putter


JetFan1983 Incredible Member

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Do they have to be literally shut to the target line at impact. No. Is it a good swing thought for most Am's, yes. The truth is , that many players throw the left shoulder (for righties) open at impact which is one of the many reasons for a pull slice. If you want to start hitting a draw, think to keep your right shoulder back as long as possible.

Can you explain this more in depth and not with feel?

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