Playing with your feet together

[Taco]

Hi guys,

I'm new to the forum, my name is Chris

I took a lesson a few months ago, and the pro showed me the 'feet together' drill to help maintain balance.

I don't use it often, but I am recently starting to notice that whenever I practice it, I hit the ball great.  right down the middle and fairly far as well (with no effort).   I will add that using this drill is the ONLY time I can hit them that way.  Otherwise my shot is all over the place (fat, thin, right, left ect. )

I have read that you should be able to hit the ball around 90% or so of your normal distance when doing this drill.

I understand why this drill helps with turning, shifting weight and not over-swinging.

My question is, if hitting with your feet close helps you swing better, why not always do this.  I would take 90% of my distance now right down the middle consistently any day of the week.  Beats hitting from behind trees after every tee shot.

[x129]

I lose 1.5-2 clubs of distance when I do this. I find my 7 iron with a normal swing is more consistant than a 5 iron with my feet together. YMMV.

[chspeed]

For one thing, you'd fall over if you were on a hill.

[TourSpoon]

This is a great drill to work on balance, timing, and it forces you to swing within yourself. You can get up to 85% of what you should get with a similar swing with your feet apart. The problem for a lot of people is that as soon as the feet split apart the overswinging starts and the swaying, casting, and other power sapping moves come back. If you split your feet and can keep the smooth tempo you will find that your lower body can support your swing and that your sequence or timing will have you really getting more out of your swing. The feet together drill is just that, a drill.