PGA Professional Georgia Ball identifies the most common driver mistakes that lead to loss of distance and inconsistent contact. She provides a comprehensive guide to perfecting your driver setup and demonstrates two effective drills—the Sternum Drill and the Head Cover Drill—to ensure you are rotating properly and hitting up on the ball.
Position the ball in line with your lead heel and widen your stance to create a stable base for the driver.
Introduce shoulder tilt by sliding your trail hand down to your knee before gripping the club to encourage a high launch.
Use 'toothpaste tube' grip pressure—firm enough to hold the club but soft enough to prevent tension from killing your swing speed.
Focus on rotating the body as one unit rather than swaying or just using the arms to generate power.
Hitting up on the ball is essential for the driver; avoid downward iron-like strikes that cause pop-ups and lost distance.