Pro Golf Lessons with Dean Hartman (Lesson 2: Ball Position)

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Here’s a ball position drill that guarantees that you will have the correct ball position on all of you shots including putting and chipping. Essentially there are 2 ball positions, one with irons and putter and the other with woods. For irons, simply place your feet together with the ball positioned opposite your right toe. Then flare your left foot out towards the target approximately 20 degrees and take a small step to the right with your right foot. If you are playing a short iron such as an 8 iron through your wedges, your step to the right should be approximately 2 inches less than should width. This will have the ball located just forward of the centre of your stance. For all other irons and hybrids, you can repeat the same flare and step process but step to shoulder width when you place your right foot. This will place the ball below your heart which is where the bottom of your swing arc should be. The reason for the shorter step with the short irons is that the ball will be located just behind your heart, which will have the clubhead arriving to the ball on a slightly descending angle of approach. Chip shots For chip shots, you can place the ball off of your back toe and then flare your right foot 20 degrees towards your target but no step to the right is necessary. This will have the ball positioned back in your stance and allow you to keep your weight on your left side. This insures a steeper angle of approach of the clubhead to the ball which is important for

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gamydabbler100 says:

the best video I’ve seen, and boy I’ve seen a few, great explanation thankyou?

dmpittman35 says:

I have started using this on all my shots. My irons have never been straighter. The woods are coming around too. Went from a bad hook and pull to straight or slight? fade.

miguel castaneda says:

The best advise ever, thanks for for this realy helfull video.?

creativedirectormbx says:

I have been looking for a video? like this for months!

2011golfman says:

Thanks for this? great and Very helpful presentation.

riverace7 says:

works, make sense?

sengmand says:

thanks?

Patrick Kaa says:

What about? for the 3 & 5 wood?

titusalexander1988 says:

awesome video,? thanks!

mambojays says:

Hi Dean,

Great video, hope you get to listen to the video.
Btw I’ve tried it and my ball striking is better and? direction too.
Thanks, hope to see more, reinfroced my training.

ps. I’ll be looking forward to train under your supervison hopefully soon.

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