Practice 3-23

[chilly]

Hit the range today after work. Warmed up a bit then started working with the 7iron. Focused on bringing the club back online, then keeping it on plane and not crossing the line at the top. At first I was having a hell of a time not topping the ball, probably hit the front half of the ball a dozen times. Sat back and thought about it, then realized I was coming over the top and had the right elbow flying. Cut down to 3/4 swings and started keeping connected and hitting some solid shots. Worked up to full swings and had some decent swings. Probably hit 80 balls, last one I took my time and hit the first truly pure shot of the day, it was a great feeling, huge high draw.

Switched to 20* hybrid and immediately was hitting it solid. A bit of a hook when I let the right elbow fly, but when I concentrated on staying connected I was hitting nice draws, distance was solid 225 or so, I'm happy. Hit a few 3wds and Drivers just to get a feel for them.

Moved down to 80yd wedges, working on GW and SW to figure out what I like more from that range. Decided the GW is a little more forgiving at that range. Nobody else on the range so when I was out of balls, I just walked on the range hitting balls at the flag, working in from 80yds to around 30yds. Figured out that I'm way too "handsy" when taking short swings and practiced just taking the half swings with no wrist breaks, immediately better contact and it appeared to create much more spin (as much as you can tell hitting range rocks onto range "greens").

Finished up with a 1/2hr of putting, basically just putting from 30ft trying to get my putting "yips" taken care of. Figured out that I was simply lifting my head and mishitting a bunch. Worked a drill where I'd play a half dozen balls and keep working until I two putted ten in a row both up and downhill from 30ft. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but considering I had 6 three putts from that range this weekend, it's a big improvement. Did a little chipping until it got dark, worked on bump and run 7irons for the first time, then called it a night. Lots of learning for the first session.