Courtesy Addison Craig
Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game improvement column that will help you play smarter and better golf.
Some golfers will go to great lengths to correct their golf swing. Than try all kinds Training aids To do something unconventional, no matter how wild something is, if it works, it’s worth a try.
But have you ever practiced using a bowling ball? If not, at least it’s time to give it a try.
according to Addison Craighead professional at The Bridge Golf Club, developed a drill that uses a bowling ball in order to correctly transfer the weight of the golf swing to the main side.
At Play Smart today, we’re looking at some pictures of Craig in action, along with some instructions that might be useful for your game. Check it out below.
Try this easy bowling ball drill to help you with your golf swing
Craig says he developed this bowling ball exercise in order to help players who struggle with shifting their weight to their main side.
Since everyone has gone bowling before, Craig says golfers already have an idea of the motion of rolling a ball down a fairway. This is the movement he wants golfers to focus on, forcing the stance to stay toward the ground.
“When we’re bowling, it’s all about staying put (feeling our chest down toward the ground like Nick Faldo in the post-crash),” he says. “By doing so, our weight will be transferred to our leading side.”
The images below show what the exercise should look like.
Now that you understand the concept of transferring your weight with a bowling ball, Craig says it’s time to put the baton back in your hands to feel the difference.
“Try to hit the golf swing feeling like you’re staying put, shifting the weight to the main side,” he says.
Whether you bring a bowling ball with you to the driving range – it’s Bold! – Or you just plan to practice this in the comfort of your own home, try it out for the feel you need on your golf swing. If this leads to better contact on the course, it won’t be as brutal as it may first appear.
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