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Originally Posted by Zimmer4141
Can you talk about proper release at impact and post some of the drills you have for that?
I practice this two different ways.
1, when you watch a slo mo of a tour player's swing you notice that on the downswing when the hands return to where they start, the club is still parallel to the ground. Start in this position and then release the club solely with the right hand. It should feel that the left hand is not doing anything, it's solely a right hand movement extending down the target line for as long as possible. Do this in slow motion to get a feel for the proper release before moving slowly to full speed.
2, once you are comfortable with the move, here is a key to think about during a full swing. On the downswing when the butt of the club is pointed at the left inner thigh, simply apply the right hand release as described above. It can be easier to try this with full speed half swings first. Make sure the clubhead extends down the target line as long as possible.
Keep in mind that during both of these drills that the right hand doesn't pass the left until well after the ball has been struck. It's not a flip cup of the right hand, it's the right hand extending down and through the ball.
Bob, I'm not saying never practice moving the ball either way, I'm saying you should only deviate from your stock shot when there is a tree or other object preventing you from doing so. If the pin is tucked on the right and your stock shot is right to left, aim at the pin and if it draws like usual you're in the middle of the green. Just because the pin is tucked right does not mean you should try to cut it in there.
I am incredibly creative on the course, but only when necessary. Can curve the ball tons either way and control trajectory at will. Yes, it can be fun, but from a scoring point of view I'd prefer not to have to slalom around trees very often.
Something else, different people play for different reasons. Not everybody plays to see how low they can shoot. If one values art over score (style vs. substance) then by all means curve the ball to your heart's desire if that's what makes you happy.