"The majority of the weight should be on the heel, and it is better to
turn on one's heel than to roll excessively. Address Position loading of the
Feet is even distribution between both Feet but with enough on the heels to
allow the toes to be lifted up momentarily without altering the distribution
between the toe and heel."
I have been watching Alignment Golf (BTW, if you haven't bought it then do so NOW!). I have only watched the first disc and the start of the second, saw the foot action drills and that was enough for me, a month or two of work right there! Until I get the footwork right I am not working on anything else except for FLW/BRW which is constant training for me.
My foot action has always let me down and I have always felt it is a cause of some of the inconsistencies in my swing. So off I went to the practice net with a 10c piece (we don't have pennies over here!), a rubber tee and about 100 balls. An hour later I am here!
A couple of questions. My right foot hasa tendency to go straight out instead of rolling in, however in being conscious of the ball inside the instep I sometimes kicked my heel towards the middle of the stance to hit the ball, rather than rolling in....not sure what help I want there but just wondering if that is an ok point to go through on the journey to the correct roll...i.e. is it the lesser of two evils.
My left foot has always had a tendency to spin out, which I think has to do with the way the right foot fires too. Anyhow, even when I stopped the spin out my feet felt very restriced (possibly a good thing) and I tended to want to roll to the outside of the left foot with the 10c peice falling off the left side of my foot as I swung. Is this restricted feeling and some extra roll a good thing, or is spinning out a little the better option. Or do I need to stop both.
I know there are options here but if I am going to focus on this I want to do it right. I am aiming for a 10-17-C action.
Any help, advice, general thoughts greatly appreciated.
I should mention a couple of shots where the foot rolled in properly and the 10c didn't move felt super solid into the net, can't wait to see them at the range!
You been watching me hit balls recently??
I am coming across the same things that you are as well. Like you I feel that I kick my right heel in so that I move the ball off the tee and am not sure if this is what you are supposed to be doing. As for the penny drill it feels very restrictive for me as well.
Wonder what Lynn will say.
Keep at it mate,
Alex
I'm remote, but want to be here. Keep the porch light on.
This will be good for a lot of us I bet. Im guessing especially good for those of us from the bygone era of knee drive. Im not losing as many pennies these days thanks to Yoda. A very good thing during these uncertain economic times. No more double anchor. No more Mr Happy Feet. Hello Mr. Hips. Hello McDonald drills. Still have a lot inside the incubator on this though.
I'm remote, but want to be here. Keep the porch light on.
Not sure if the globe is blown maybe.
Either way I had one of my better ballstrking rounds a couple of days ago after some footwork practice (still need more). 13 GIR was nice and playing to handicap for the first time in about 6 months was even nicer.
The more I watch pro swings the more I see the roll in rather than the kick up on the rear foot...and the stability of the front foot. Obvious once you are looking for it!
Either way I had one of my better ballstrking rounds a couple of days ago after some footwork practice (still need more). 13 GIR was nice and playing to handicap for the first time in about 6 months was even nicer.
The more I watch pro swings the more I see the roll in rather than the kick up on the rear foot...and the stability of the front foot. Obvious once you are looking for it!
Agreed, I wonder what Yoda was going to say. Of note is his recent comment on Tiger's improved Foot Action, particularly his right foot. Hope he jumps in here to discuss the right foot. After having a blister on my right instep last spring I am still getting up on the toe of my right foot rather fast.
Not sure if the globe [Yoda's porch light] is blown maybe.
Either way I had one of my better ballstrking rounds a couple of days ago after some footwork practice (still need more). 13 GIR was nice and playing to handicap for the first time in about 6 months was even nicer.
The more I watch pro swings the more I see the roll in rather than the kick up on the rear foot...and the stability of the front foot. Obvious once you are looking for it!
Originally Posted by O.B.Left
Agreed, I wonder what Yoda was going to say. Of note is his recent comment on Tiger's improved Foot Action, particularly his right foot. Hope he jumps in here to discuss the right foot. After having a blister on my right instep last spring I am still getting up on the toe of my right foot rather fast.
This is an EXTREMELY important topic. Other than your Hands (and their connection to the Club), what could be more important than your Feet (and their connection to the ground)?
On my way home this afternoon from Cuscowilla, I detoured a bit to the magnificent new University of Georgia Golf Course (#1 Public Course in Georgia) and had the privilege of spending two hours with Jeff Hull, resident UGA Director of Instruction; 2007 Georgia PGA Player of the Year and Georgia Open Champion; and 2008 Georgia PGA Professional Champion. Whenever Jeff calls and wants me to take a look, my immediate 'bells' are that he is one of the true Triple Crown winners of Professional Golf:
1. A great player;
2. A great teacher; and
3. A great clubfitter.
Any one of these skills is sufficient for PGA of America Hall of Fame status -- I take that back, the great Clubfitter remains the unsung hero -- nevertheless, the 3-in-1 Pro's Pro is almost unheard of.
As I walked onto the tee, Jeff told me that he was having swing problems and wanted to sort through each of the 24 Components -- -- and clarify a few things.
We got to exactly two:
The Grip . . . and a Pressure Point question. That was the easy stuff.
Then, the Feet . . . their Address alignment; their Action throughout the Stroke; and the Ball Location in relation to the Stance.
I am convinced that Jeff Hull could stand on his head, grip it backwards and still hit perfect golf shots. But on this day, both he and I agreed that these 'back to Basics' alignments made the work easier.
Each January during his competitive career, the great Jack Nicklaus would go to his teacher, Jack Grout, and say:
"Mr. Grout . . .
Teach me golf."
The work was always mundane: Grip, Stance, Ball Position, the Pivot and Arm Swing. Then, with the Basics re-established, Jack would go forth and dominate golf for yet another year.
-- nevertheless, the 3-in-1 Pro's Pro is almost unheard of. 
-- and clarify a few things. 
Hybrid Mode
