Question from Lester: Chunking
Dear Lester:
By "chunking" I presume you mean
hitting it fat. Fat shots occur when the big muscles of the lower
body move insufficiently to the left during the downswing (for the
right handed player.) When the center of mass does not move sufficiently
to the left, the club head continues its motion, uncoupling the wrists
and the result is a weak "hit from the top" shot. When
this happens the club often strikes the turf behind the ball and
produces the shot you call "chunking," this makes most
golfers want to up- chuck.
The solution is to practice the Motor Move
drill as shown on the Automatic Golf and Let's Get Started Videos.
The motor move
drill, like the proper grip, is better demonstrated than explained.
None the less, I don't want
to hold back, so here's how you do my Motor Move drill. Grip the
club properly with your left hand and lower the club while flexing
your knees. Keep your right hand off of the club. Cause the
club to move back and forth along the intended path by rolling your
ankles.
As the club gains momentum your swing will
get longer without any effort initiated by your upper body or hand.
Eventually you will be able to hear a distinct sound as the shaft
moves through the air. This unique sound, which you will hear only
when you do this drill correctly, will let you know that you are
swinging the club with the large muscles of the lower body.
Golfingly Yours,
Bob Mann
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