BUILD WITH BLOCKS
Golfers often commit a number of faults even before they swing. These make it nearly impossible to swing properly.
Flawed hand position at address is common. In the proper setup for a drive, your hands should be over the inside of your right thigh and on line with the ball, which is opposite your right heel. Your right arm, hands and clubshaft should form a straight line.
This position promotes a one-piece takeaway. You can push the clubhead straight back, creating a low, wide arc for consistency and maximum clubhead speed.
Obviously there are two hand-position faults -- setting up too far behind or too far ahead of the ball. Each creates its share of problems. Hands too far behind. Hands about in the center of your body, with the right wrist concave or bent inward. To take the club back from this position, you either pick it up or catch the clubhead on the ground. This destroys the flow and timing of the swing.
Hands too far ahead of the ball. Hands over the outside of the right thigh and several inches ahead of the ball. Because your wrists are already ahead of the ball, you'll lift the clubhead up into a narrow arc. This saps your power and makes it difficult to sweep the clubhead through on the downswing. Also, this position reduces the effective loft on your driver.
Practice your setup in front of a mirror to be certain your hands are correctly positioned to get your swing started right.
