I am right handed. I have been hitting my 7 and shorter clubs with my left heal two balls ahead of the ball position and my right heal two balls back, so the distance between my two heals is about 5 balls in total. For my 5 and 6 irons I have been hitting with my left heal two balls ahead of the ball position and my right heal three balls back — 6 balls in total between my two feet, For my 3 and 4 irons there is about a 7 ball distance between my heals and for my driver I have been placing the ball even with my left heal, and my right foot about 9 ball back.
With the driver stance at 9 balls between my heals I can still touch the legs.
I was hitting with my heals closer together, but I began widening my stance, and it has helped shift my weight onto my back leg, and that seems to have made it easier to unhinge my wrists as shift my weight to swing.
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2 Responses to “The Correct Width Of Stance In The Golf Swing”
November 29, 2017
LeeDanekerHi Paul,
I am a little confused about stance.
I am right handed. I have been hitting my 7 and shorter clubs with my left heal two balls ahead of the ball position and my right heal two balls back, so the distance between my two heals is about 5 balls in total. For my 5 and 6 irons I have been hitting with my left heal two balls ahead of the ball position and my right heal three balls back — 6 balls in total between my two feet, For my 3 and 4 irons there is about a 7 ball distance between my heals and for my driver I have been placing the ball even with my left heal, and my right foot about 9 ball back.
With the driver stance at 9 balls between my heals I can still touch the legs.
I was hitting with my heals closer together, but I began widening my stance, and it has helped shift my weight onto my back leg, and that seems to have made it easier to unhinge my wrists as shift my weight to swing.
Does the above sound about right?
Thanks,
Lee
November 30, 2017
Paul WilsonLee,
Not sure why you would have a problem with stance width. It’s pretty easy.
Easy Way to Check Width of Stance: https://ignitiongolf.com/easy-check-width-stance/
You should only be 1 balls inside the heel with 7 iron. 8 iron down is 2 balls inside.
You only need 3 stance widths. Seems like you are making it too complicated.
Easy Way To Check Ball Position: https://ignitiongolf.com/ball-position-easy-check/
Follow the tips I posted and you will have it in no time. Keep it simple.