Swing Your Golf Club From This Position

For a full 5 iron you would have a wide stance and thus your sternum and centre of gravity will be behind the ball which will promote striking through the ball with a slightly flatter swing arc. (A more sweeping angle of attack with the club-head through the ball) In a chip shot with the feet closer together the ball may appear back in the stance but it should still be viewed and placed in relation to the front foot.

With this setup your sternum and centre of gravity will be forward of the ball (target side) as your weight favours your left side heavily and this will promote the necessary steeper angle of attack for a crisp chip shot.

If the leading hand is positioned too far on the left of the golf shaft, this will turn the club face open which will cause the ball to be hit from the outside-in, which will result in a golf slice.

Move farther back from the ball and swing your golf club from this position. Swinging in this awkward position will help you hit the ball squarely. This will also help build muscle memory on hitting the ball squarely.

You can also move your trailing foot (or right foot for right-handed people) a foot backwards. Next, swing the golf club from this position. You will not be able to hit the ball from the outside-in from this position.

Clear your mind of any anxiety, negativity, critical self-talk, fears, worries, doubt, and images of failure. These negative thoughts can cause triggers in your body that leads to unwanted wrist flinches, incorrect balance, or your golf swing to be out rhythm.

So replace this negative stream of thoughts with positive thoughts, successful images and emotions, and encouraging self-talk. Visualize your past winning golf shots and try to relive the feeling of executing your most perfect golf swing.

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