Early Pressure In Front Foot For Correct Swing Path

If we are able to get the swing coming back on plane by working on your takeaway at home or in your garage, you are on your way to correcting that slice. Now let’s talk about the swing path on the way back to the ball so we can start moving away from that out-to-in swing path.

If you can’t get your ball to start left, start by hitting some small shots. Make sure you are checking your finish position to make sure your club is closing through impact.

In this video, we used the V1 Pressure mat. Looking at the screen, the blob on the right side of screen is the right foot and the left side is the left foot. We need to get the pressure to our front side much earlier in order to get the club coming from the inside of the target line on the downswing. Utilizing the ground forces is going to be critical. I need to get my weight shifting into my front foot before my club even finishes the backswing. This is going to help get the shaft of the club on a more steeper plane on the backswing so it shallows out on the way back to the ball. Another cue is to keep your back turned to the target longer.

If you have a pressure mat, this is a great feedback device to get you moving weight earlier. If you don’t have a pressure mat, get set up in your golf posture (no club required) with a secondary spine tilt (right shoulder lower than left for a right-handed golfer) and your hands across your chest. Take your backswing, maintaining that secondary spine tilt and start moving your weight into your front foot while your back is still pointing toward the target. One common trait in really good golfers is that they get weight into their front side really early.

If I couldn’t play golf for several months in the cold weather, having a great feedback device will help you continue to improve your game.