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Tour Quality Ball Striking | Set-Up | Ball Position and Weight Location

by Rob Cheney Golf

📚 Main Topics

Importance of Setup
- The setup is crucial for improving ball striking.
- Understanding the setup can lead to better performance on the course.
Ball Positioning
- The ball should be positioned slightly behind the lead shoulder.
- For mid-irons, the ball is typically three balls behind the center of the stance.
Geometry of the Swing
- The lead arm and shaft create the radius of the swing, with the left shoulder as the center.
- Proper angling of the radius is essential for achieving a downward angle of attack.
Body Positioning
- Feet should be flared out to facilitate hip movement during the swing.
- Weight should favor the lead side (approximately 60/40) at setup to enhance balance and power.
Pelvis Positioning
- The pelvis should be pushed slightly forward towards the target to maintain proper weight distribution.
- This positioning helps in achieving a downward strike on the ball.

✨ Key Takeaways

Setup MattersDon’t underestimate the importance of a proper setup; it’s foundational for effective ball striking.
Weight DistributionElite golfers typically start with more weight on their front foot, which aids in better control and power.
Geometry UnderstandingKnowing the geometry of your swing can help in positioning the ball correctly and improving your swing mechanics.

🧠 Lessons

Practice Proper SetupRegularly practice your setup to ensure you are positioning the ball and your body correctly.
Focus on Weight ShiftWork on shifting your weight forward at setup to enhance your swing dynamics.
Visualize the Swing GeometryUse visual aids (like sticks) to understand the radius of your swing and how to position your body accordingly.

By focusing on these elements, golfers can significantly improve their performance and consistency on the course.

Transcript excerpt

0:00 So, let's talk through the some of the key setup elements. And I would encourage you not to skip through this video thinking, "Ah, the setup doesn't matter so much. I just want to hit the ball better." So much of hitting the ball better is going to come from understanding what's in this video. So, I'm going to start by helping you to again understand the things we're trying to do in terms of positioning the ball relative to our body and how that helps us to deliver the club in a more effective optimal manner. So with our weight forward and our shaft lean at impact, that's going to ensure that we deliver a downward hit into the golf

0:31 ball, a downward angle of attack, which is necessary whenever you're hitting the ball from the ground. And so we want to set up in a way that encourages that to happen. The first thing I would say to you is to understand how the geometry of the swing works. This is basic geometry that you can understand very quickly. know that the lead arm and the shaft form the radius of the swing with the center of the swing being the left shoulder. So as I lengthen out my left arm and the club, I have the radius emanating from the center of the swing,

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