The 2 BALL DRILL - To Avoid EARLY EXTENSION and Stop Hitting Shots off the HEEL of your Club

Golf instructor Dan McCracken introduces the Two Ball Drill to combat early extension and eliminate shots struck off the heel. By setting up to an outer ball and striking an inner ball, golfers learn to maintain hip depth and keep their hands closer to the body through impact.

• Early extension occurs when hips thrust toward the ball, pushing the hands outward and causing heel strikes.
• Maintain 'hip depth' by ensuring the trail hip moves back in the backswing and the lead hip clears back in the downswing.
• The Two Ball Drill involves addressing an outer ball but purposely striking an inner ball placed one clubhead width away.
• Preserving space between the belt buckle and the ball is essential for proper arm clearance and a centered strike.

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