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Importance of a pre-shot routine
Before shots in golf and before free-throws in basketball, I notice players have a distinctive series of actions before setting up to hit the golf ball/shoot the free throw.
A few examples of ...
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Is it worthwhile to change your golf swing?
Tiger Woods has made headlines for changing his golf swing multiple times in his professional career. As a pro, Woods has changed his golf swing three times under Butch Harmon, Hank Haney, and most ...
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How to hit a high draw?
My natural shot is a fade. I don't have a problem hitting (or feeling) a high, normal, or low fade.
However, I have no feel, but I can hit a draw. With a 5-iron, I can hit a low draw and chase it ...
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Improving driving
I am enjoying my golf, hitting a straight ball (usually around 210yrd drive) - but I am always slightly intimidated / put off by the guys in some of the competitions that can hit a drive 75-100 yards ...
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How do I get distance out of a fairway bunker?
I'm a long-time watcher and a short-time player of golf.
Whilst only a beginner, I am actually fairly good at getting out of greenside bunkers. I open the club face, I aim an inch behind the ball ...
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Couldn't stop hooking my driver - suggestions?
As of yesterday, I had zeroed in on the driver I wanted for Father's Day; the Callaway Diablo Octane. My local store has an indoor driving range with computerized shot analysis. So, I picked the demo ...
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Drills to prevent standing up on the downswing
After a few years off, I'm getting an interest in golf again. My main problem, after getting a few basic pointers correcting my stance and backswing from a clubfitter I was working with to find the ...
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What are the benefits of interlocking the fingers on club grip?
When holding my clubs, I have always adopted a "baseball bat" style grip. I've played like this for a few years and haven't had any noticeable issues.
However, a lot of players, both pro and ...
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How can I avoid slicing with my driver?
I am having a problem when I am hitting with my driver off the tee. I tend to slice the ball almost every time! Because of that I just use an iron instead which usually go pretty straight and is more ...
