Driving cont. from pg. 57 scenario 1. If this is the case, try to concentrate on sweeping the larger, top part of the tee out from under the ball. As before, this should help shallow your motion and help you get the club head swinging up into the ball instead of down under it. 3. If you are hitting the ball off of the bottom of the club, catching the top of the ball or just having the ball come out low as a result, you should also concentrate on knocking the top part of the tee out from under the ball. If that is still not enough, change your point of concentration to knocking the whole tee out from under the ball instead. One of the two should help you reset your angle of attack. These changes in your point of concentration can help you drive the ball better during the round, particularly if you are struggling. They can also be effective tools in practice after and between rounds to help make the change last. A couple of suggestions for your practice: 1. Experiment with tee height – How high you tee the ball can change the sig-
nal your brain is sending to your body, altering your angle of attack. A good rule of thumb is to start with half of the ball sitting above the crown of the driver and move the tee up and down until you find what works best for you. 2. Spray the face – Get a can of Dr. Scholl’s Odor-X or the generic equivalent and spray it on the face of your driver. This will show you exactly where you are hitting the ball on the face of your driver. That will help you discover which of the three points of concentration fits best for you. And don’t worry, you can wipe the spray right off and it will not hurt the finish of your driver. Best of luck and as always let me know how I can help you lower your scores. Jim Young PGA Teaching Professional River Oaks Golf Club Edmond, OK www.jimyounggolf.com Facebook: Jim Young Golf Twitter: @jpygolf YouTube: Jim Young Golf 405-630-8183
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