by Jim Bromley, PGA
So far, we’ve talked about some of the key pieces to hitting the ball more solid. They are the proper set-up routine (standing correct distance from the ball) and keeping your left arm in control on the backswing.
Now let’s add another piece: keeping your swing center as still as possible through the strike of the ball. The swing center is a point in the center of your chest (not your head). There’s no question that the best ball-strikers keep this point or swing center steadier than the rest of us. To start, practice your swing in front of a mirror (full swings require video). A key point is that the more your weight moves, the more your swing center moves (there’s a minimal amount of weight shift in the backswing). The quieter the weight, the more efficient your swing will be. As always, send me any questions you have.
