How to hit the perfect Drive
Officially ranked in the top 20 in the World Golf Rankings, Ian Poulter is considered to be one of Britain’s top golfing experts. Follow his tips for hitting the perfect drive.
- As you square up to the ball, it should sit opposite the instep of your left heel. This ensures that when you strike the ball you have the full power of the swing behind you.
- As you bring the club back, keep your arms wide from your chest and continue to raise the club to the top of your backswing. This needn’t be a hasty manoeuvre, so be sure to maintain your balance throughout the action.
- While keeping your eyes fixed on the ball, swing your arms down, preparing to rotate your body as you drive towards the impact area. Continue to keep your arms wide from your body.
- Fire the club head hard through the impact area, generating speed from the drive, continuing the hit through the ball and turning your body as the power shifts.
- Follow through the motion while keeping your balance, finishing in a tall end position.
DON’T Forget to warm up prior to your all-powerful drive. Start with a Sand Wedge and work up to your Driver. And don’t try to hit the ball too hard: concentrating on power rather than precision will only lead to a poor shot.
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