Stopping front foot Spin
Every so often you’ll see a player who normally doesn’t pull the ball suddenly hit a pull hook. Various swing flaws cause this problem, and one of the most common is front foot spin. You correct this swing flaw by working on your footwork and your body rotation.
Correcting this problem isn’t hard. To ensure that your front foot remains planted, move your weight onto your left toe on the downswing, and then begin rotating your body. This move slows your body rotation, so you don’t turn too quickly. Below is a drill that helps correct front foot spin.
Front Foot Spin Drill
To stop front foot spin, you must improve your body rotation and your footwork. First, stick a shaft in the ground just to the left of your forward hip. Now take the club back to the top of your swing, and then bump the shaft with your left hip at the start of the downswing. As you bump the shaft, you should feel your weight transfer to your front foot though the hitting area.
Focusing on your footwork also helps. When you swing, your weight moves from the toes at address, to the right heel at the top of the swing, into the left toe on the downswing, then finally to your left heel. Next time you’re at the range or the club, take some practice swings focusing on your footwork. Soon, using the right footwork will become second nature and you won’t have to focus on it any more.
If you’ve ever wondered why someone who normally doesn’t pull the ball suddenly does, front foot spin could be the reason. By moving your weight onto your front toes, you’ll eliminate this problem.
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