Controlling the low point of your swing is easy with this method.
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there are too much jargon you need to understand if you want to become a true golf nerd. The axis of rotation. Swing weight. Across the line. In the slot. Refocusing. To the uninitiated, these terms likely mean very little. But once you get into the weeds of this stupid game, it all starts to make sense.
One such term in this extensive golf lexicon is low pointor where your swing bow falls out during the swing. The desired low point will vary based on the type of club and shot, but will always be within a few inches of the ball on either side.
When hitting shots around the green, low point control is essential. If you want to catch a shot just right, you need to precisely control your low point. If it’s an inch too far forward or back, you’ll either drop the skull onto the green or chip it right in front of you.
Fortunately, there is an easy trick you can use to manage your low point accurately around the greens. See below.
How to check the low point
To figure out the low point, put your feet together and start doing some practice chopping motions. Shift your weight back and forth and notice where the clubface hits the ground as you do so.
Soon, you should notice a trend emerging. Most of the time, your swing will end up directly in line with your head and sternum.
“As you move your head (around), it starts to change the bottom,” says instructor Carly Schneider. “For me, it’s a really great workout and a way to find that low point.”
If you’re struggling to make solid contact on these chips and small pitches, be aware of where your head and sternum line up. If they are not in line with the ball, it will make it difficult to consistently finish your swing arc in the right spot.
However, once you’ve got everything lined up correctly, it’s much easier to find a consistent low point and make proper contact around the greens.
