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So my biggest issue lately that i have found is that im not lining up square 100% of the time my body always wants to aim my shoulders right of where i am and some times i fail to even realize im doing this. (Mainly when driving) Ive tried looking for videos that focus on this and am finding it hard to find any does anyone know of any videos that may help? or have any words that might help me with lining up properly every time?


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  On 3/15/2016 at 6:42 PM, Kenny87 said:

So my biggest issue lately that i have found is that im not lining up square 100% of the time my body always wants to aim my shoulders right of where i am and some times i fail to even realize im doing this. (Mainly when driving) Ive tried looking for videos that focus on this and am finding it hard to find any does anyone know of any videos that may help? or have any words that might help me with lining up properly every time?

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I think the best way is to video yourself and use alignment sticks. Put one stick down aiming at the target just on the other side of the ball. Then put one down in front of where your feet will be at the toe line. If you have a neutral stance, the sticks will be parallel. Practice setting up with that. Some of us use the Nicklaus method of picking a point a foot or two in front of the ball to line up to as well.

After practicing with the sticks, set up the video camera along the line with the alignment stick is at your toe line. Then video yourself addressing the ball and see if your feet line up along the line.

I practice this at each range session just to keep it fresh. Sometimes I have the habit of not putting my right foot back to square. The video below shows me doing this without the stick near the ball. The sticks can be found at a hardware store.

 

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  On 3/15/2016 at 6:42 PM, Kenny87 said:

So my biggest issue lately that i have found is that im not lining up square 100% of the time my body always wants to aim my shoulders right of where i am and some times i fail to even realize im doing this. (Mainly when driving) Ive tried looking for videos that focus on this and am finding it hard to find any does anyone know of any videos that may help? or have any words that might help me with lining up properly every time?

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This is actually the recommended alignment for hitting driver according to Ben Hogan.  A little closed is OK, but he also points the lead foot out a bit.  That small detail may help you square up at impact.

 

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Something I do for my normal square shots is I look over my left (front) shoulder. If I look over my shoulder, and I am seeing left of my ball target line, I am comfortable that I am addressing the ball correctly. This is sort of a last reference point for me before settling into the start of my back swing. 

Alignment has always been problem for me too. I practice my alignment with every practice shot I take. I use two metal yard sticks in various configurations. I also use the numbers as reference points for my ball, and feet placements. 

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When I line up for a tee shot I hold my club as far down by my thighs as my arms will reach and see where the grip end of the club is pointing. I make sure it is pointing a bit left of my target because if I don't the ball will travel somewhat right of my target. Another thing I have done is to stand about 10 feet behind the ball and line it up with my target, then pick a spot on the turf about 3 or 4 feet in front of the ball to be the spot I aim at. Both of those exercises are helpful to me, especially the first one..

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