Struggling with purpose? Ditch the old way of finding your alignment and start trying this trick.
Image by Todd Casabella
Are you one of those golfers who finds yourself struggling with it? aim and range on most shots? If so, you’re not alone, as this can be one of the hardest things to master as you work towards reducing your scores.
But you can’t hit it close to the needle unless, you know, you’re actually aiming for the pin, so it’s time to improve your alignment in order to hit the head with the blow you imagine.
This course hack will improve your aim and reach, says master teacher
For example, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve hit a good shot off the club only to watch it go straight into a bunker because I was marked improperly. Talk about a big bang, right? It’s blistering every time it happens, and it just crushes any hope of scoring low on that hole.
While there are a number of different ways to try and decide on your aim and scope, GOLF Teacher to see Todd Casabella shares a new way to do just that – so take a look below and see if Casabella’s trick can help you hit closer to the actual target.
Try this simple trick to summon the perfect shot
According to Casabella, how you line yourself up with the target is always a “personal thing,” with players using all kinds of different methods to get comfortable before hitting a shot.
He then lists some popular ways golfers do this.
Image by Todd Casabella
“Most golfers know the strategy of picking a spot in front of the ball, about a foot or two on the target line, with the line it creates used to place them parallel to the target line,” explains Casabella. “While most people have heard this, many still struggle.”
So why is aiming and aiming so difficult for most players? Casabella says there are two main culprits.
“The line is incomplete and the line is on the front half of the body,” he adds. “I say it’s incomplete because we start behind the ball and drive it first with our back foot, assuming it’s in the right position with the target line.”
Instead of sticking to the same old routine that continues to produce poor results, Casabella encourages players to try a more complete process—which includes finding a place behind the ball as well (seen in the picture below).
Image by Todd Casabella
“I think the traditional process is incomplete,” he argues. “I still want you to pick a spot in front of the ball, but I also want you to pick a spot behind the ball. This will make it much easier to set the back foot correctly with more consistency.”
Casabella then details what this new routine should look like, which will help you reach your goal in golf.
“First, identify your target, then pick a spot in front of the ball AND behind the ball that are in line with the target and the ball,” he says. “Now walk into the shot and place the club behind the ball, pointing directly at the point in front of it. Then place your back foot perpendicular to the line created by the ball and the spot behind it.
“Finally, place your front foot perpendicular to the line created by the ball and the point in front of it. If you need to move further or closer to the ball, feel free, but make sure you move both feet equally.”
Image by Todd Casabella
“With consistent left parallel alignment, your ability to hit hard golf shots will increase,” Casabella explains. “You’ll also start to get real feedback on the golf course from every mistake because you’ll be able to take the inconsistency out of the equation.”
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