I Was 100% Sure This Was Right…PGA Tour Coach Said I Was WRONG
PGA Tour coach Alex Buckner identifies the 'vertical low point' as the primary cause of inconsistent pitching for Alex Elliott. By correcting a 'sinking' move in the backswing and utilizing the 'Elastic Band' extension feel, golfers can achieve cleaner strikes and better distance control.
Hitting the ball fat can occur even if your low point is ahead of the ball if the arc is vertically too deep.
A common mistake is 'sinking' or losing height during the takeaway, which moves the entry point too far behind the ball.
Use 'extension' (feeling tall) during the backswing to create space and prevent the club from digging too deep into the turf.
Consistently hitting the ball high on the clubface is a primary indicator that you are losing vertical height in your swing.
Practice adaptability by hitting different trajectories for the same yardage using the 10-yard ladder method.
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