Hitting a high draw?

[Motown88]

I think the title explains what I'm looking for!  I can hit long stinging draws and fades, mid draws and fades, and my natural slice (I mean fade)...but how do I hit a higher draw.  Any pointers would be appreciated...I can't seem to figure it out by experimenting with my swing at the range.  Nor can I find anything online that has steered me in the right direction.  Btw...I'm a LEFTY so keep that in mind!!!

[iacas]

Very simple: your path is out to in, so you can hit pull-draws by closing the face to that path.

To hit a high draw you need to open the face so it points left of the target, then swing even MORE to the left to make the ball draw.

Currently you swing to the right, so until you can swing to the LEFT quite a bit, you can't hit a high draw.

[Jimdangles]

Originally Posted by iacas

Very simple: your path is out to in, so you can hit pull-draws by closing the face to that path.

To hit a high draw you need to open the face so it points left of the target, then swing even MORE to the left to make the ball draw.

Currently you swing to the right, so until you can swing to the LEFT quite a bit, you can't hit a high draw.

Well I have always thought I am way too early on to start dealing with trajectories but that sounds not that complicated. Do you find placing the ball further back helps the FURTHER in to out? I may give this a try today.

[LuciusWooding]

Originally Posted by Jimdangles

Well I have always thought I am way too early on to start dealing with trajectories but that sounds not that complicated. Do you find placing the ball further back helps the FURTHER in to out? I may give this a try today.

If you want to hit a high draw, ball position shouldn't be far back. It will deloft the club too much assuming you have the proper weight shift and stuff. I generally place the ball somewhere roughly equal to my left armpit and I have no trouble hitting draws. And don't place the ball too close to your body, it will make it harder to stay on plane and you may hit off the heel as well. Height will come from clean contact and loft at impact, so throwing off your ball position will mess with both. I would not recommend consciously throwing off your swing path too much, your setup and backswing will make small changes work if they're correct.

What helped me was fixing my grip. I thought the markings on the grip meant your left thumb should go straight down the center, but it works better if you move your left thumb over under your right a bit.

[Jimdangles]

Originally Posted by LuciusWooding

If you want to hit a high draw, ball position shouldn't be far back. It will deloft the club too much assuming you have the proper weight shift and stuff. I generally place the ball somewhere roughly equal to my left armpit and I have no trouble hitting draws. And don't place the ball too close to your body, it will make it harder to stay on plane and you may hit off the heel as well. Height will come from clean contact and loft at impact, so throwing off your ball position will mess with both. I would not recommend consciously throwing off your swing path too much, your setup and backswing will make small changes work if they're correct.

What helped me was fixing my grip. I thought the markings on the grip meant your left thumb should go straight down the center, but it works better if you move your left thumb over under your right a bit.

Ya I have just recently strengthened my grip alot and It has been working out. Ill give that a try. Thanks.

[mvmac]

Yeah you should be able to see 2-2 1/2 knuckles on your right hand and you left hand index finger, meaty part just above the knuckle lies on the aft side of the grip.  Both V's point to your left shoulder.

There are many variable that could causing the path that is too far to the right.  My "tip" to start and change the path is that you probably need to get the weight further forward at impact.  On the downswing feel like you add pressure into your right foot by flexing the right knee.  Notice how the hips go forward and stay closed longer.

[Jimdangles]

Originally Posted by mvmac

Yeah you should be able to see 2-2 1/2 knuckles on your right hand and you left hand index finger, meaty part just above the knuckle lies on the aft side of the grip.  Both V's point to your left shoulder.

There are many variable that could causing the path that is too far to the right.  My "tip" to start and change the path is that you probably need to get the weight further forward at impact.  On the downswing feel like you add pressure into your right foot by flexing the right knee.  Notice how the hips go forward and stay closed longer.

Did you completely explain this as a lefty? I think you mixed hands and feet for me (a right handed golfer)

[mvmac]

Originally Posted by Jimdangles

Did you completely explain this as a lefty? I think you mixed hands and feet for me (a right handed golfer)

Here's what the OP said

Originally Posted by Motown88

I think the title explains what I'm looking for!  I can hit long stinging draws and fades, mid draws and fades, and my natural slice (I mean fade)...but how do I hit a higher draw.  Any pointers would be appreciated...I can't seem to figure it out by experimenting with my swing at the range.  Nor can I find anything online that has steered me in the right direction.  Btw...I'm a LEFTY so keep that in mind!!!

[Jimdangles]

Originally Posted by mvmac

Here's what the OP said

haha ok just making sure. I didnt go back to the beginning. It sure all sounded a little backwards to me haha. Turns out Im not the only person in the world that matters. haha