THE BALL POSITION BIBLE | Golf WRX

[@petersampson4635]

After this, all I do, is forget all I've learnt (almost) and believe me I've been playing this way that you describe for 2 weeks now (been playing 25 months only at age 68) and instead of taking 5 shots on a par 5 to just get to the green, i am on in 3!! Just........"by brushing the grass" hitting the ball every time at the "end" (extremity) of the arc. I actually missed (topped) one because it was in a divot and maybe should have played an iron instead of a fairway wood. Shawn, you have taken me from "I should give it away", to "How freakin good is this game!" Thank you sir. "Brush the grass Pete "

[@golflessons]

Hey “brush the grass Pete”! How freaking awesome is that!?💪🤛👍👌 You are doing it my man; taking some information that brings you to a simple task; you get good at the task and plug it into your golf shots! For the shot out of a divot, check out “golf is as easy as peeling carrots shawn clement wisdom” and the surface of the carrot becomes the bottom of the divot! 😀👍 Lastly, if you have not seen our premium channel yet, which is over 350 videos of my life’s work delivered in specific series and special sections, check out www.wisdomingolfpremium.com for just $9.95 per month. Shawn

[@petersampson4635]

Carrots!? Man you'll make a "Chef" out of me yet. Thanks again, I'll look into the matter.

[@jfisher4]

@@petersampson4635 LOL, i hate carrots, but boy do I love peeling em out on the course!

[@murraycopeland]

I have finally been able to work the ball in both directions ever since I found your channel and implemented your ideas. Range practice is no longer hit-and-hope. Never mind having a lightbulb moment.. more like a floodlight! Thank you Shawn.

[@golflessons]

Lol!! Love that one! Will need to use that!! Thank you for the great comment! Shawn

[@1stJohn215]

This guy is Excellent! His daughter is the lefty that hits it 300 yards. He also hits it right to left like you do.

[@golflessons]

Thank you for the great comment!👍😀🫶

[@adrianjones5521]

Love looking back at these videos as they are so relevant still and always will be. These nuggets that Shawn is dropping off for us are how the game is played. You can find solid impact using just this video with every club in the bag. Thinking that the low point of the swing arc was off the lead shoulder wrecked my game for a long time because that is not where solid impact was. Once I oriented my low point properly, solid impact was sitting right there waiting for me with every club in the bag. Then you just have to aim it and you are off and running learning the game. Thanks Shawn.

[@golflessons]

Thank you for the kinds words and terrific feedback Adrian, much appreciated! Shawn

[@slmmcgee8686]

The low point does start a little forward of center due to center of mass/pressure shift in the swing. However, the ball needs to be contacted first before the club interacts with the turf. So while the absolute lowest point of the swing arc is going to be a bit ahead of center in a functional swing (though probably all the way under the lead shoulder), the ball is generally going to be played more toward the center so that it is struck first.

[@dsjesq21]

Very appreciative of this simple stripped down information. I have never heard it explained some simply.

[@johnnyparker9928]

Clear and understanding info, to the point very simply put and demonstrated. Thank you for these basic principles. To me they are golden.

[@golflessons]

😀👍

[@ward4251]

This was an absolute GEM of a video.

[@golflessons]

An oldie but goodie! 😀👍🫶

[@kayna740]

Excellent video. Shout out to Reece.... cameo appearance?

[@golflessons]

Doggies are the best!!!😀👍❤

[@jamiesloan7259]

I always slightly change my grip to work the ball also. I don't like the feeling of having to manipulate the face with my hands, using the same exact grip. I just set up slightly open, or closed. Then, I'll set up with a slightly open or closed grip. Great stuff, as always, Shawn.

[@golflessons]

Thank you Jamie! Great comment! Shawn

[@gregsarsons1221]

Great concise video Shawn! This video plus keeping your head back and the 20 / 20 head tilt have helped me. You briefly mentioned the “stinger” in the video, would love a video on keeping the ball lower to get out from the trees or keep it down in the wind. Cheers

[@golflessons]

Good suggestion! Will do one with Mu, he has so much speed now that this is what he needs to do...

[@gregsarsons1221]

@@golflessons oh to be young again.

[@dazzler114]

Thanks Shawn for explaining Goldie locks. That makes a lot of sense.

[@bradjunes1610]

You sir are a great teacher. as an old timer (50 plus years at my golf club) have a new answer for bad shots. I play the ball forward trying to hit draws and back to hit fades. Kind of bad ,but I think as a 9 HC I might get back to a 1 before 80. Thanks----

[@golflessons]

Go get ‘em Brad!😀👍💪

[@kerrycaldwell2224]

When Shawn was talking about ball position for the driver, did he say position the ball a club head width in front of center?

[@golflessons]

Take a look at “driver speed and smash shawn clement golf wrx” for more on this!

[@monortues]

Awesome video.

[@Robert-yi8hh]

I have watched some of your videos on Draws and Fades. For some reason, there is a small confusion about the aiming (alignment) and the face of club. It would be nice to have a drawing or graph to show the club face, stance, and ball position for draws and fades. So if I understand you correctly: for a draw, the club face is pointing to the target (flag), the stance is aligned to right of the flag, the ball is position slightly behind of center; for a fade, the club face is pointing to the flag, the stance is aligned to the left of the flag, and the ball is positioned slightly forward of center. Is this correct? Thank you.

[@vijaynarsapur147]

Outstanding video. This just fixed it for me.

[@arthurcarvajal4102]

My only questions are should you stay parallel with your feet, and shoulder to your target line and only play the ball back of the center of stance or forward of the center of stance to hit a draw or fade? Or close your stance and ball position slightly back of stance for a draw and open your stance with the ball slightly forward of stance for a fade?

[@saabtech3510]

Question: Would you say the dynamic position at impact with the left shoulder higher, right shoulder lower, hips opening toward the target, would actually place the swing bottom more under the left shoulder? Always looks that way on video of good golfers? Jack Nicklaus always felt he was placing the ball off the left heal with all clubs. Seems like one of the biggest problems for golfers is trying to get back to their static address position at impact and hitting "at" the ball, rather than swinging through toward the target with a natural athletic motion and an impact position worlds different from the address position. Always appreciate your videos and willingness to share your knowledge!

[@golflessons]

I get this question so often! You must look at the body 3 DIMENSIONALLY. As the left side clears, it moves behind the center of the swing and gives the appearance that the bottom is the left arm-pit...

[@saabtech3510]

@@golflessons Thanks Shawn. Makes sense. I heard an expression once that clicked for me: "ahead of it in rotation, behind it in mass."

[@TheGunbuddy1]

Hey Shawn, I’ve watched many of your videos, and like many, fought off my feel swing, what you so passionately teach, trying to have the perfect “looking” golf swing. The only cause and effect should be where does the ball end up. Because of this I’ve never been confident of where the ball will go, which creates all sorts of anxieties and swing adjustments. I watched several of your videos yesterday evening, which were in line with what I’ve always felt I truly should be swinging. Went to the driving range today following what it should feel like- and wow. No more guessing, I can tell you where my ball is going, although now I’ll need to re-gap my clubs, going 10 to 15 yards farther. My driver is 285-305 carry, flush on the sweet spot (using foot spray for impact feedback). I’ll be working on draw and fades, but currently have center to baby draw. By moving the ball position I can control both flight patterns, so fade after watching this video is easily understood. I’m 57, somewhat muscular guy with some lower flexibility issues from past lower back issues. This swing has no back tension, where the more traditional swing (whatever that means) causes stiffness after every game. The analogies you use are great, make perfect sense! Keep up the great videos and you teaching of the game. I’ll let you know when I have my first scratch game. Randy

[@golflessons]

Right on Randy! You are now able to use your machines predicting capabilities to free up your action through the ball! Congrats!!!😀👍❤️

[@jamiesloan7259]

Carrying your driver 305, but not playing scratch golf????? Ok man...

[@notyouraveragejoe1722]

@@jamiesloan7259 I don’t know why you say ok. I started last year. Been watching all of shawns stuff. Currently only swinging 113 and carrying 285 ish. I’m no where near scratch. Maybe a year or two.

[@jamiesloan7259]

@@notyouraveragejoe1722 It’s just VERY strange for a beginner to hit it that far, and also to naturally be hitting a draw. It sounds like you’re super athletic, with great hand-eye coordination. Your golf future looks BRIGHT. Good luck!

[@notyouraveragejoe1722]

@@jamiesloan7259 you are correct on your assumptions , so fair point to you. I practice almost everyday and a bunch of friends are scratch golfers. One mate owns a facility with a few trackmans. I was playing the devil’s advocate, shawns content really helped me understand things my friends were saying. He broke it down in a way for me to understand. Appreciate your comment. I look forward to grinding my way to scratch golf

[@adambonlander7302]

On a fade, would you put your back foot head of your front on the line? If that makes sense.

[@pokerlife123]

Ball position in middle and ive always slightly aimed a little right of target. Swing to target trying to hit a straight ball and you get steep and slightly over the top downswing. Realized my ball position has been bad for past few years and come here to confirm. Sure enough Shawn was right again. Going to go bang my head against the wall lol.. Where should ball position and alignment be if i want to hit a straight shot at target?

[@kylebrown8656]

Great video! I was wondering if you had drills or another video on keeping the center/sternum steady? I tend to have issues moving chest/center forward in that x patern you mentioned and it is the bane of my swing, I know I need to keep steady and down and not pull across or up, but I've had trouble with the muscle memory (baseball and hockey influence not helping at times...). Thank you Shawn!!!

[@golflessons]

Hey Kyle! Immediately go to “feet together drill best drill in golf shawn clement” Then see “finish the backswing like bubba watson” part 1-2 and “how to stop swaying shawn clement” and “how to stop swaying with a sledge hammer shawn clement” When you want to dive deeper, we have a great premium channel at www.wisdomingolfpremium.com at just $5.00 per month.

[@kylebrown8656]

@@golflessons thank you so much!

[@kylebrown8656]

I will take a look at your premium work as well, I used to take a look at multiple youtube content creators, but found the ideas together created disorder in my swing, but yours have consistently helped. Much appreciated!!!

[@golflessons]

See you in there Kyle!

[@CurriesMan]

What is the ball position, tilt and shaft lean for pitch shots?

[@golflessons]

Simply search “pitch shots shawn clement” and enjoy all our videos on the subject! 😀👍

[@ducatidad8231]

I'm loving your videos. High handicapper desperate to improve! Question: do you always close the club for every shot at address?

[@golflessons]

For full swings to a target yes! Fade a little less closed; draw a little more closed!

[@ducatidad8231]

@@golflessons Fantastic, thanks for the reply!! Shame you aren't UK based, love your style

[@markholdenlanzarote]

7 mins 35 in. You say... with the draw take dead aim. With fade aim left. Question.. Draw dead aim at what? Target or intermediate point which is slightly right for draw? Thanks in advance.

[@golflessons]

Ball back of centre for draw to start to right of target; which means aim to end target and release to the right of end target and use the intermediate point the way you want to be able to execute this. Fade is ball forward of centre which means aim left of end target and swing left of end target.

[@NonnyStrikes]

You're keeping your hips open to the target at address though correct? I was messing with this yesterday and it seems when I open my stance a bit, I get more consistent ball striking.

[@jamiesloan7259]

A slightly open stance at address makes my swing steeper, and makes me bottom out more forward. So, I'm with ya.

[@richardbrooks7860]

another great video Shawn,,,Thanks! Question: what is the proper divot depth and how to ensure we don't hit it thin?

[@golflessons]

Every shot is different and requires a proper prediction as to how low! See “big 4 predictions shawn clement” and “predict perfect contact shawn clement”

[@M3_86]

So do you play every iron in the center / back edge of ball or center? Or does it move forward as you get into longer irons?

[@rickpurse6922]

Great video - you mention the driver briefly, but there's the obvious difference you're catching the ball on the way up on your swing with that club. So, for a extreme draw example say, you'd need to have the ball on the tee in the center of you body and try and swing behind it so the bottoming out of you swing is by you back foot?

[@Roukelly]

Any chance you could explain this content from a pov aspect? Maybe a go pro on the head looking down at the ball. Especially about closing the face and getting behind the ball. We’d see what u see :)

[@andyparaskevas7205]

Thanks again Shawn for the lesson down in East Haddam, CT a week ago! I really enjoyed meeting you and loved the small group lesson format. This ball position video reinforces what you had pointed out to me during our session. Another big takeaway for me was realizing the importance of your perpetual motion and walking to a better swing drills. These two reinforce everything in the swing, which then give you confidence to focus on task/target. My observation at the lesson was that nobody seems to want to do these.

[@M3_86]

My problem is I tend to get way behind the ball because I’m trying to straighten my shoulders parallel to the target line. Is there a better way to set up? I see some people bring their right hand from under when gripping. I tend to grip both hands first then bend.

[@randallsaunders8927]

Shawn. on your fade you say to open the face slightly. Now I was wondering are you still going to have the face slightly closed at address then open it behind the ball in order to get that dynamic compression? Also, as I have to use a strong grip (2 knuckles showing) for all of my clubs will this have any affect on my draw or fade?

[@vvwalker7261]

Hi Shawn, thanks for this video, I have watched a lot of your videos and they have always made sense to me. I was using this set up yesterday at an improvers group lesson at my local driving range and was struggling to get my weight onto my left (front) leg during my downswing. The instructor had me move the ball further forward in my stance and I see other videos on KZbin suggesting similar set ups, which now has me a bit confused if I want to draw or fade.... Any thoughts you can share that might help?

[@golflessons]

Well, the ball position, unless way too far back in the stance will not affect the weight shift in the swing if you are FOCUSED ON THE RIGHT TASK. if you play the ball too far forward to have someone chase the ball to shift the weight but they still don’t have the right image or task, you are not doing anyone any favours. Please see “throwing the club shawn clement” and “throw the club straight shawnclement” then see “predict solid contact and direction shawn clement” and “grass whip training series shawn clement” Film your swing face on when throwing an old club towards a target about 30 yards out; not too far and in a safe location please. Do not focus on anything else but throwing to that spot or target. You will have weight shift, body turn, and tour quality lag. Then get on our premium channel at www.wisdomingolfpremium.com and for 5.00 per month, you get everything you need.

[@vvwalker7261]

@@golflessons, thanks for taking the time to reply. I will give those posts and your premium channel a look tonight!

[@vvwalker7261]

@@golflessons thank you for taking the time to reply, I will check those out now and your premium channel!

[@vvwalker7261]

@@golflessons I watched those videos last nights and practiced a little in my front and back yard today. I almost took down my neighbours telephone line when I let go of the club(!), proving you really do need a lot of free space for that drill, and I am back on track. I will sign up for the premium channel tonight.

[@slmmcgee8686]

@@golflessons This is one of the most important points right here - you have to give the brain the right task, so that the neuromotor system can execute. You wouldn't tell someone to eat steak with their fork by discussing elbow bends, wrist flexion/extension and putting the bite of steak in one specific spot on the plate every single time.

[@tomacasa8001]

brilliant!! I was having issues with playing ball too far forward so I tried this on the course today and it was spot on. - thanks Shawn :)

[@golflessons]

Good man! You are now a tuning fork for your own machine!👍😀

[@tomacasa8001]

@@golflessons watched some of your driver series also - starting the club head back and open at address (like Moe) has got me ripping drives straight and long again (300m) - first round since the change ended in a +5 (and I'm a 15 handicapper - for now) - can't thank you enough!!!

[@jricoplus3194]

What about your feet position? You don’t mention your feet alignment but in the video your toes align differently for each shot.

[@golflessons]

Take a look at “why you can’t align properly shawn clement” for that!👍😀

[@squatman600]

I have been using more of a "Moe Norman" single plane swing recently and have hit many drives and iron shots "straight". I get that the swing is on a circular plane to a certain extent, but at IMPACT, you can determine ball flight by hitting the ball square and moving your body toward the target. Just my 2 cents! I am not very good right now, but I know I have hit some "straight" shots!

[@jamiesloan7259]

There is "reasoning" behind him saying not to try and play a "straight" shot. If you play a straight shot directly at the target, any kind of curvature either way is moving the ball further away from your intended target, as it travels through the air. If you start your ball slightly right and draw it back in, it's constantly working towards the target(or left to right, for a fade). Hope this makes sense... I used to try and play a straight ball too, until I figured this out.

[@moledog88]

great as usual Shawn,,,,any grip changes for you on the draws and fades ,or do you stay with a strong grip for all shots ? thank you

[@golflessons]

Hey Moledog! It is a “grip-club” relationship and mine changes slightly from fade to draw; think about the grip changes you would use in tennis or ping pong on top spin vs cut spin; that is why I say a “bit less closed” with the fade than draw; where someone would think their face is too closed at address but is still dynamically open through impact.

[@vanallen325]

How far ahead of the ball is the ideal intermediate point of reference

[@golflessons]

6 to 12 inches tops!

[@JLED2024]

You are the best

[@mitchwolf5038]

Why is it that when the pro’s are coming into the flag and what seems like 90% always leave their shots right and short of the target ? It appears they are playing a draw because the ball is coming in from the right but so often they are short right. Is that by design or a mistake?

[@golflessons]

I have seen this a lot! John Huh especially; this is when they bail on the target, get ahead of the ball, and then put the brakes on to not snap it left; Great observation!

[@juanroman1194]

Thank you

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Awesome video your explanations are crystal clear Thank You for the video and sharing your expertise 👍👍🏌️‍♂️

[@dazzler114]

What does Shawn mean When he uses the term “Goldilocks”

[@golflessons]

That girl is your best friend in golf!! Just like the childhood story of Goldie Locks and the 3 bears: “this one too hot, this one too cold, this one just right. Our brains work EXACTLY this way and this principle can be applied in a whole variety of ways to better so many aspects of the game. Our premium channel at www.wisdomingolfpremium.com has a very complete library on how to use this for ball position, distance to ball, levels, backswing planes, and much more and will help you dial it is beautifully and effortlessly. Shawn

[@ojikamusic]

If I do the perpetual motion drill while moving my centre to different points around the swing arc, I get a very good sense of where my actual centre is and how it feels to be too far back or forward. It's not that difficult to move the bottom of the swing to different points but moving it forward is less balanced for me. I find that having the low point a little bit back of my visual centre is where my swing feels the most free. I didn't expect that but I'm glad that I can now keep my weight inside my feet more easily.

[@golflessons]

Oooohhhh Boy!!!!! You found a very important nugget there! You have found the right tree to bark up!! Stay there Robert, you are in a good spot! When you hit downhill shots and uphill shots, this discovery of yours will be confirmed!

[@stephenflood4526]

Great vlog yet again,it would be good to show us mere mortals these positions on the range with shot tracer😉

[@roniwankovitsch]

He has some videos that have a tracer showing exactly what the is saying. I can also personally state that what he said about the ball position works for me for draws and fades. However, I do have issues with how much the ball fades or draws at times. Work in progress...

[@golflessons]

Thank you Ron! The key here is did you stay with your shot on those ones you did not get the ball flight wanted? Then evolve more from there! :)

[@KNYD650]

For hybrids would I play slightly forward of center like the fairways?

[@golflessons]

Yes, exactly! 👍

[@professionalliability]

Head behind ball on every shot?

[@golflessons]

Hey Mark! You bet! Fade, draw, irons, woods. Chipping would be the only one that is not necessary.

[@professionalliability]

@@golflessons thank you shawn. I just watched "walk to a better swing" it might be my top 5 Shawn Clement video. Thank you . Maybe post corona, let me when you are back in Dallas

[@golflessons]

@@professionalliability you bet Mark! We will be back! 😀👍 going to bring Savy and Mu too when we do!

[@paulshaw8875]

When I play the ball further back in my stance my shots get a little punchy. Am I just a little steep?

[@golflessons]

Back in stance is for draw; which means you need to release more out to the right and get behind the ball! See “hit a draw shawn clement”

[@golflessons]

Also see “throw the club straight shawn clement” for a super vision adjustment!

[@bobk.5595]

If hands are forward at impact is the low point still at sternal notch?

[@golflessons]

This is why we use predictions based on actions to target to feel it at address; we suck at body part positioning as humans but give us a task and we shine! See “big 4 predictions shawn clement”

[@richardbrooks7860]

got it! As I thought,,,thanks Shawn

[@beetlebopter888]

Reece has a better swing than me. but i love golf much more than Reece does. The secret to a dog's heart is food. The secret to my heart is solid contact in the direction i want to go I lost my swing "Reecently" This video has helped me a little in getting more accurate direction I think i have been following the wig principles, but maybe swinging too far inside and micro crashing with my arms, causing just about everything to hook severely. Today on the range, I briefly found my swing, trying to keep my arm club unit more out in front of me. To all of the other WIG followers, does this analogy sound like I am on the right track?

[@golflessons]

Hey Barney; you are closer for sure; check out “walk to a better swing shawn clement” and perform till the cows come home! Let the g forces of the swing create the width!

[@mkr7465]

I like your stuff Shawn, that's why I watched this, and all you're saying about positioning the ball is very practical. But I think I'd get confused if I didn't realise some of your explanations are dead wrong. For example: - Low point has nothing to do with point of contact with ground. Surely it's after the ball for Shawn in each direction. Not under sternal notch. - Closing of the face during impact would have the same negligible effect on both fade and draw (similar closure rate). Besides, opening of the face during impact would create draw and vice versa. This is gear effect. - Lob wedge face direction does effect starting direction. Unless you shank it... Try it with ball above your feet.

[@golflessons]

Above feet still goes straight; I demo this regularly; but that one is for another day; as for rest, a lot of golf instruction is for mental visuals and to het the point across the best way possible; it mostly depends on the shot you want to hit and how you predict the ball position based upon the action to target which is THROUGH THE BALL.

[@mkr7465]

At any point in time a flat club face can point in one single direction AND move in one single direction. Ball also launches in one single direction, which will be somewhere in between where the club face points to and where it moves to. Raise the ball so high that your dynamic loft becomes zero and I'll guarantee that a lob wedge won't go where your club face is moving. I guarantee that it will start left about as much as your normal launch angle for LW. It could be demonstrated if I had a tee longer than myself or glued a ball onto a wall above my head. :D But... I'll reiterate that I value your approach to golf. It's much appreciated. That's why I'm here.

[@ryanemrick474]

Fundamentals + gravity + Shawn Clement= Golfing bliss!

[@golflessons]

=wisdom in golf!! 😀😀

[@joakimfredriksson3889]

A couple a years ago I played ball back of center could not hit a straight shot to save my live the ball started way right and hooked like crazy now I play all clubs with ball at left heel and change stance width, this made a huge difference in direction but yeah fatting it from time to time :/

[@golflessons]

It depends on the shot you want to hit Joakim! High fade vs low draw are different animals that require different ball positions; inside left heel is for high fades!

[@petercrawford5581]

Joakim Fredriksson y

[@petercrawford5581]

@g

[@tbone2451]

Who is goldie locks

[@jimburley2671]

Confusing. What if I simply want to hit it straight, nothing fancy. Where is the ball for long and short irons.

[@golflessons]

You are dealing with ANGULAR MOMENTUM, OR AN ARC. The swing is not a straight line; so a straight shot would be a manipulation and therefore would bog down the swing and prevent it from flowing! See “hit a draw shawn clement”

[@joakimfredriksson3889]

Doesnt ball flight laws say that face has a much bigger effect on start line than path?

[@Jeremy_Walker]

Joakim Fredriksson Yes. The club face is the major driver of the direction the ball starts; however, keep in mind, the ball would be influenced the most by a 0 degree loft and increasingly less the more loft that is added. Shawn is a feel player, and while a lot of his swing thoughts will get you playing better golf, quite a bit of what he says about the physics of golf is not entirely accurate. One example: Collecting the ball... ball touches club for a minor fraction of a second... you can’t change club face from the time it touches ball till the time the ball leaves face, so in this instance there is a disparity on what he feels vice what is happening. I'd suggest using Shawn's thoughts as guidance and then looking up Trackman or GC2 data to see what is actually happening. Edited- To lighten up.

[@golflessons]

It is the mental picture Jeremy; lighten up dude! And Joakim, it depends on the loft of the club! Lob wedge face does not affect direction the same way a driver does!

[@Jeremy_Walker]

Done, lightened.

[@roniwankovitsch]

Jeremy wrote: "Collecting the ball... ball touches club for a minor fraction of a second... you can’t change club face from the time it touches ball till the time the ball leaves face, so in this instance there is a disparity on what he feels vice what is happening. " I agree the word collecting connotes an exaggeration of meaning. Jeremy if you understand that the club face is dynamic or is moving as it touches the ball there is an influence on direction the ball.

[@Jeremy_Walker]

Ron Iwankovitsch please see this example kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJWqapuYaMSVotE

[@SoundSoRich]

Ah the blur should retrace itself ahaha moment. 🔑

[@paulparsegian2406]

Wow

[@larryboyle4203]

i thought low point of arc was under left shoulder

[@thomaslapras1669]

That's why you are tilted. Draw a line between sternal notch and the ground and you will see the low point of the arc.

[@golflessons]

This is an illusion Larry! Those who state this low point are looking at it in 2 dimensions...the body’s lead side is already clearing behind the sternal notch as you approach impact...

[@larryboyle4203]

where is the center of the golf swing circle located on the body

[@yorkie9555]

Lovely

[@geojor]

thanks for this ...

[@tmak4699]

Wasn’t exactly what I was looking for but great tutorial nonetheless.

[@terrydoyle9182]

Sidney crosby

[@josephwalker138]

Gospel...!

[@tchwiss]

Really all I wanted to know and why I tuned in was.... put it here, here, here for whatever club. This much analysis is too much for a hack like me. Just tell me where for each club to hit a basic shot. I can't even begin to think about working the ball

[@golflessons]

Haha! This is where you are mistaken! There is no straight shot without big manipulation, which is a major power leak!! See “hit a draw shawn clement” and you will see it is not rocket science!

[@tchwiss]

I never used the word straight. I said basic. Since as I high handicapper I have trouble making the same swing twice, I would find an uncomplicated rudiment like "place the ball here for a 5 iron" more helpful, at least initially, than a set of instructions that more apply to an advanced player like you, until and if I progress to a higher level

[@craigleslie2061]

that swings got more movements than a swiss watch

[@golflessons]

Thanks! That is the way the human body is supposed to work; see “create serious speed shawn clement” and “horse shoes and lassos shawn clement” and “weight shift walking shawn clement” We are gravity geniuses! But if you try and stunt the swing with nip and tuck, we become gravity morons...the whole teaching industry is coming our way; Foley, Gankas, Wald, Chamblee...all coming back to what Jones, Snead, Nicklaus did...