How To Get A Balanced Powerful Grip

In this lesson, I’m going to show you how to get your weight distribution correct at address – the all-important starting position. Let’s get you off your toes, off your heels, and get you balanced and ready for action.

 The problem
Many players address the ball with incorrect weight distribution where they either have;

1.  Too much knee flex – shifting the hips back which places too much weight on the heels, or,
2. Too much out on their toes – which gets you too far out over the ball and could cause some issues with standing up in the swing.

The solution
Here’s a drill to help you get your weight distributed between your toes and your heels so you’re in a much better spot to start off your swing:

1.  Place a golf club on the ground.
2. Stand on the club. It should be right underneath the arches of your feet, so halfway between the toes and the heels. It will feel like you’re standing on a balance beam.
3. Get your toes and your heels feeling solid and planted on either side of the club. You’ll find that your body naturally gets to this point.
4. It will encourage you to get the right amount of knee flex. If you have too much knee flex, you’ll feel your weight shifting directly back onto your heels. If you have insufficient knee flex you will feel the opposite and get way out onto your toes.
5. You’ll probably feel that your glutes are a little bit more activated and maybe even your abs.

Summary:
Place a golf club on the ground and stand on it with the club shaft running under the arches of your feet. Plant your toes and heels on either side of the club until you are comfortable in a nice, solid stance. Allow your body to naturally settle into your stance, with the right amount of knee flex; not too far back on your heels and not up on your toes.

 When you set up to the ball, you’re going to feel in a really solid starting position, feeling dynamic and active.

 
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