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Hacker87
Aug 3, 2006, 01:49 AM
hey guys, i'm having trouble with my downswing..I seem to hit the ground before the ball sometimes..any visuals or drills that can help me out with this?Thanks!:D

Vokey Design
Aug 3, 2006, 07:38 AM
hey guys, i'm having trouble with my downswing..I seem to hit the ground before the ball sometimes..any visuals or drills that can help me out with this?Thanks!:D

practice your swing in front of a mirror. You are altering your spine angle durring your swing (dropping down). Just practice in front of a mirror and keep your head still.

If this does not work move the ball back to before your divot and aim left:rofl:

goshawk
Aug 3, 2006, 08:24 AM
hey guys, i'm having trouble with my downswing..I seem to hit the ground before the ball sometimes..any visuals or drills that can help me out with this?Thanks!:D

Not being able to see your swing is a bit of a problem, but I have the feeling that your weight isn't shifting toward the target on the downswing. Try the step drill: set up normally, move your lead foot back toward you back foot, make a 3/4 backswing. As you start your downswing, step toward the target with your lead foot. When you finish your swing, you should be just about able to lift your back foot without loosing your balance.

ondadl
Aug 3, 2006, 09:44 AM
Where are you looking down on the ball? Some say inside left is best, while others say to look at the point of contact. Wherever you look, do not deviate from this spot, and this consistency should help with contact on your downswing.

nutsngum
Aug 3, 2006, 12:09 PM
I had this problem before, and I was releasing my wrists too early, now when I swing I make a mental note to keep my wrists cocked as much as i can before I make contact with the ball.

JoeldMtl
Aug 3, 2006, 12:23 PM
Try taking a few practice swings before u hit the ball. When you u bottom out (hit the grass) in line with ur ball step up and hit the ball.

Andru
Aug 3, 2006, 04:11 PM
hey guys, i'm having trouble with my downswing..I seem to hit the ground before the ball sometimes..any visuals or drills that can help me out with this?Thanks!:D
hard to give advice when no one can see yoru swing. Post a vid or something or you risk getting advice that won't help you.

Hacker87
Aug 3, 2006, 05:40 PM
hey guys, when I can get around to burrowing my dad's or friend's video camera I will definately video tape it. Now that being said, should I video tape from behind and me and then put the video tape infront of me to show both ways of my swing?Thanks!:D

goshawk
Aug 3, 2006, 05:47 PM
Now that being said, should I video tape from behind and me and then put the video tape infront of me to show both ways of my swing?Thanks!:D

YES!:D