Coach's Corner
The 10 positions.
What each filmstrip slide looks like, face-on and down-the-line. Literacy, not a clinic. Stock full-swing mid-iron.
Address
Both feet down, ball in the middle, face at the flag. Tilt from the hips, club hangs under the shoulders.
1 of 10
Takeaway
The club has left the ball. Hands still in front. The club is not already behind you.
2 of 10
Backswing
The club is going up. Body turning around the ball, club climbing in front of you.
3 of 10
Top
Pause at the top. Both feet down, face not at the sky, club in front of the back shoulder.
4 of 10
Transition
The change of direction — the first move down. Belt has started. Club has not been yanked.
5 of 10
Downswing
The club is coming down. Clubhead still behind the hands, not over the top.
6 of 10
Pre-Impact
Just before the ball. Hands still ahead. Address space still there.
7 of 10
Impact
The strike. Compare it to Address. Hands a bit ahead, space still there.
8 of 10
Follow-Through
The club has gone past the ball. Clubhead past the hands. Club going out to the flag.
9 of 10
Finish
Can you hold the finish on your front foot without falling back. A trophy pose is not required.
10 of 10
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