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Head turn
If and when
We have all been told to keep our head down. In fact this term has been the golfers cure all
for over a hundred years. Unfortunately this advice could be the biggest single
reason human beings struggle to hit a golf ball correctly. To prevent club head throwaway, the
left hip, head and shoulders should turn simultaneously to the left after impact. After impact,
is important, because any turning before impact promotes club head throwaway.
A conscious effort to hit the ball before turning the hips will help promote a right arm
hitting/pushing motion and prevent a left arm pulling motion.
Many modern players try to turn their head very early, almost at impact. This head turn will
help maintain the club on its angular path and make the hip and shoulder free. Best is not to
be conscious of head turn, just do not try to keep it down, still or behind the ball!
exercise - Hit some small pitch shots intentionally turning your head earlier than
normal. Feel how this helps finish the swing.
The Golfing Machine - The mechanical device has no balance problem but the human
machine does, and mastery of the Pivot is so essential for good Golf. (11)
16 GOLF IMPERATIVES