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Aim
and Alignment
Every player needs a pre-shot routine for consistent
aim and alignment. The following is an easy four step method
to help aim the club, align your body, and give yourself the
best chance to hit shots to the target.
First,
establish the target line by starting from a position behind
the ball. Visualize an imaginary line from your target through
the ball and back to your feet. Then trace this imaginary
line from your feet back through the ball and to the target.
Continue this process until this line is positive in your
minds eye.
Second,
take one step to the side of the target line and approach
the ball with your eyes and body facing the target. (not facing
the target line) I once heard that great players stare at
their target and glance at the ball not stare at the ball
and glance at the target.
Third,
aim the club-face and right foot at a right angle or perpendicular
to the target line. The order should always be, aim the club-face
first and then the right foot. This allows your body to step
into your stance right side first.
Fourth,
align the rest of your body “Parallel Left” of the
target line. This includes your feet, legs, hips, arms, shoulders
and eyes
Neil Wilkins
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