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Want better contact? Try this
If you want to improve your ball striking, start here.
This is a simple drill taken from PGA Tour player Kevin Roy and it is all about how you use the ground
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What good players do
At impact, pressure is forward, but more importantly, it is forward early enough.
In this example, you will see:
Trail foot pushing through the ball of the foot
Lead heel takes pressure
The body continues to move forward
That is what allows a consistent strike
The drill
Use an alignment rod under your feet; this gives you awareness of where pressure is, then add the key piece.
The walk-through finish.
After you hit the shot, let your trail foot step forward. If your foot can walk forward, there is no pressure left on it, that is the goal
Why this works
Most golfers hang back, this forces you forward.
Better pressure
Better strike
Better contact
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Thanks for reading!
—Ralph Bauer
About Ralph Bauer
Ralph Bauer has coached on the PGA Tour since 2009. He’s worked at all four majors, the Olympics, and has helped two of his players win major championships. His students have earned over $400 million in PGA Tour earnings. He’s coached on five continents and at every level of the game—and he co-created the Tour Read system to make green reading easier for every golfer.
Let me know if you have any questions—I’d love to hear how it’s working for you.
