Ball position is a critical component thats often overlooked by players with high golf handicaps. Ball position decides a shots initial direction. While theories on ball position abound, you need to find one thats right for you.
Ball position affects a clubheads swing path, as I explain in my golf lessons. If the ball is too far back, the clubhead moves on an in-to-out swing path at impact, sending the ball to the targets right. If the ball is too far forward, the clubhead moves on an out-to-in swing path at impact, sending the ball to the targets left.
Correctly positioning the ball increases the clubheads chances of meeting the ball at the correct angle of attack and on the right target path. It also helps eliminate a fade or hook, along with other swing adjustments.
Most teaching pros subscribe to the standard ball position theory as do most players and most professional golfers. This theory advocates changing the balls position depending on the club used. If youve taken golf lessons or read my golf tips, youre probably familiar with this theory.
For example, the ideal ball position for the driver is just inside the heel of your front foot....