Good Footwork Drill from Nick Starchuck

[iacas]

Use a 6-iron or something. Ball position just forward of center (fairly standard), and grip down an inch or two on the club to help control it a bit.

Your goal is to make a full swing while keeping both feet flat on the ground through impact. You'll roll onto the inside of your right ankle a little and that's okay. Both legs should feel relatively quiet in terms of lateral motion (the knees can change flex).

At the finish you'll find yourself a bit restricted and with a shorter finish position. Both feet should still be flat or the rear foot can be rolled or "banked" in slightly, but the heel or inside part of the heel should still be touching the ground.

You can try this without a club at first.

[saevel25]

i will have to give this a try, thats something i need to work on. If i ever get a video camera to post my swing up here, my right foot is up near the toe at or just after impact. Thanks for the tip

[RedFox999]

can you explain why you want to do this as well. Im assuming to keep the plane throughout the swing but isnt it really going to restrict your legs and arms from generating power?

[EverythingGolf]

If you push off onto your toes it will cause your right knee and hip to push out to far and you can get stuck/block the shot.

[iacas]

Originally Posted by RedFox999

can you explain why you want to do this as well. Im assuming to keep the plane throughout the swing but isnt it really going to restrict your legs and arms from generating power?

Simple answer: too many amateurs have over-active feet and knees.

You're going to be able to hit the ball pretty far. Farther is more likely, because you'll be spending less energy maintaining balance, throwing the right knee towards the ball, etc.

[tristanhilton85]

Looking at my feet at impact on video, I think that this is something I should do...

Thanks.

[jamo]

This is something I've been meaning to address for a while. I have amassed a large set of drills and things to try out, now I just need to find the time and space...