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Getting the ball is something every golfer has experienced. It’s a mistake even the best players make, and it’s a mistake that plagues beginners. And worst of all, it’s embarrassing and can discourage even the most optimistic gamer.
Diagnosing the cause of shirting can be difficult, as there are many causes for this ailment. Fortunately, if you apply the proper technique, you can get rid of the peaks for good.
Padraig Harrington is a three-time Grand Champion, but even so he I topped out with a ball or two in his career. And while swinging and for you Swing is very different, he is still familiar with the reasons why there are tops among amateurs.
“They go and push off the ground,” says Harrington. “And then they have a little bit of a drop back. Usually, they pre-hit the ball. They accelerate and get that kind of movement.”
The tricky thing about this is that when you hit the ground, you’re swinging right. However, the move is wrong and leads to a headshot.
To fix this, you simply need to structure your swing sequence in the right way. As you begin the downward swing, you should squat on the ball and then press into the ground with your legs as you approach the impact.
“It delays where you are ‘up’ so it is lower in your golf swing and farther into the ball,” Harrington says. “The last thing we want is to ‘arrive’ early. If we get up early we get that fresh air or summit. “
When you get close to impact, you want your left side to show up and stretch. But the right side will stay down and help you get some side bend, get your swing out at the right time and create speed.
“I guarantee you that if you go up the back, you’ll have to come down,” says Harrington. “Whereas if you stay behind, you’ll have a huge inclination to go up and have nothing in it.”
If you can work that “up, down, up” sequence into your swing, not only will you stop occupying the ball, but you’ll also generate some serious speed.