Thanks for the info but I have always been taught to keep eyes steady(not the traditional keep your head down)and my target line is pretty good meaning my set up (shoulders are on target etc)
I think what I have been doing is wandering all over the ball when starting my back swing and losing the "eyes steady" philosophy.
You are saying not to concentrate on the eyes nor the ball on the back swing! or the impact area, instead concentrate on where I am aiming?
Can you explain that theory a little more?
Thanks Gary
Louis Reply
As golfers we need to understand that golf is a target game. We are aiming on every shot to send the ball in the desired direction,(where our target is.)
Becoming fixated on the ball defeats this purpose. Therefore, the basic fundamentals of grip, stance, aim, and posture helps us achieve the desired shot, without having to think of the ball or focus on it, and how it is going to reach the chosen target.
Trust in our ability to execute the correct swing is all we have and need to concern ourselves with.
The only reason for fixing our eyes on the ball is that we do not trust our swing fundamentals to propel the ball to the target.
To solve your problem what you need to do is to develop and trust those basic fundamentals so that your swing can take care of the ball.
This may sound easier said than done, but if you focus on keeping your body steady over the ball while you are swinging, and keep your suspension point steady, (where your neck meets your shoulders) then you will hit the ball time and time again to your chosen target.
Hope that helps you understand your goal of swinging.
