ow it’s time to whip the clubhead through the impact zone and hit
that power ball. To do that, I want you to push into the ground – hard- feeling most of the force in the ball of your front foot (top photo).
Again using the belt-buckle visual, picture it moving upward and away from
the ball as you push. This vertical movement is a tremendous power source - just don’t mistake it as permission to rise out of your address posture at
any point before this moment. And by “moment,” I mean in the split second
as your club is about to hit the ball. Here Daniel shows how this vertical push
should look at impact (bottom photo). Note how the butt end of the club has
moved up and away from the ball. Once you’re comfortable with the third
phase of LRV, try blending all three moves in sequence, using the shaft drill
across your waist. Keep doing this until it feels natural and smooth. Now
you’re ready to grab your driver and get those extra 25 metres.
V : PUSH OFF AND UP
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