You referred me to this tip from my question about club face alignment difficulties. It was very helpful. I had been making my intermediate target too far out.
I assume also that one should align the club face before securing their grip, correct?
Also, I have historically set my hands too far forward, which tends to force the face open. When I get it to square at that point then realize my hands need to be back even with the ball, this would force the face into a closed position when I pull my hands back, correct? Not a good situation for someone that tends to hit pull-hooks.
Yes, you need your hands even with the ball. Not sure why would you would think this would close the face going back. You are not pulling anything back. You are setting the club then moving your shoulders to move the letter Y between the club and arms back. There is not power in it.
I would try it. It worked for me. I didn’t have a choice in triggers though. I only heard of that one so I did it. I dug in and fired hard. I am not messing around with this action. So you need to do it hard and fast.
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7 Responses to “How To Align Your Clubface On Target”
March 10, 2014
DavidCalvertA very important tip that I bet very few people care about
Love it
March 10, 2014
Paul WilsonDavid,
Oh yes. Alignment is the most important lesson in golf yet few people care. I hope all the members here do. They should.
October 24, 2018
MichaelBarrettPaul,
You referred me to this tip from my question about club face alignment difficulties. It was very helpful. I had been making my intermediate target too far out.
I assume also that one should align the club face before securing their grip, correct?
Also, I have historically set my hands too far forward, which tends to force the face open. When I get it to square at that point then realize my hands need to be back even with the ball, this would force the face into a closed position when I pull my hands back, correct? Not a good situation for someone that tends to hit pull-hooks.
Thanks for getting me to the right tip.
Mike
October 25, 2018
Paul WilsonMike,
Yes, you need to align the clubface then build around your club.
Set Up With the Back Hand: https://ignitiongolf.com/set-up-back-hand/
Setup – Distance To Ball Toe Up or Toe Down: https://ignitiongolf.com/distance-to-ball-toe-up-or-down/
Too far forward would force it right if you had the face open. If not, you would actually hook it.
How Your Grip and Setup Can Get You Shut at the Top of the Backswing: https://ignitiongolf.com/grip-setup-shut-top-backswing/
Yes, you need your hands even with the ball. Not sure why would you would think this would close the face going back. You are not pulling anything back. You are setting the club then moving your shoulders to move the letter Y between the club and arms back. There is not power in it.
DRILL: Takeaway and Up: https://ignitiongolf.com/drill-takeaway-and-up/
DRILL: One-Piece Takeaway: https://ignitiongolf.com/one-piece-takeaway-drill/
DRILL: Takeaway Butt First: https://ignitiongolf.com/one-piece-takeaway-drill/
Takeaway – Watch Grooves Going Back: https://ignitiongolf.com/watch-grooves-going-back/
You are pull hooking it because you are hitting with the arms. This is tilting you left in the downswing. You need to stay behind it more.
2 Things Flatten the Plane: https://ignitiongolf.com/2-things-flatten-plane/
Cures – Manually Tilt To Stop Pulling: https://ignitiongolf.com/manually-tilt-cure-pull/
Watch Back of The Golf Ball: https://ignitiongolf.com/watch-backside-golf-ball/
Another Way To Stay Behind It: https://ignitiongolf.com/another-way-to-stay-behind-it/
October 25, 2018
Paul WilsonMike,
I would try it. It worked for me. I didn’t have a choice in triggers though. I only heard of that one so I did it. I dug in and fired hard. I am not messing around with this action. So you need to do it hard and fast.
Up In The Air Drills – Speed: https://ignitiongolf.com/air-drills-speed/
Up In The Air Drills – Separation: https://ignitiongolf.com/air-drills-separation/
October 30, 2018
MichaelBarrettPaul,
Thanks much for the very complete answers.
A question, since the new platform rolled out, I am not getting email notifications of posted Q&A. Is that function working?
I actually would like to receive email notifications for any postings on any video. Is this possible.
Thanks,
Mike
October 31, 2018
Paul WilsonMichael,
As far as I know this is working. I have not been notified it is not. Make sure the check box is checked right below the comment box. Also, check your spam folder.