Conference 7.286::golf

    
    	Hi Jim,
    
    	Two possibilities come to mind. One is that you are just trying
    	to swing to hard. The other is that you might be having a balance
    	problem, try spreading the feet a little wider... Just my thoughts
    	for it is worth.
    
    	Good luck
    	Gene

       re .0:
       
       Gene's suggestion for balance in .1 is a good one.  Another
       possibility is that you're having to reach for the ball, and
       winding up on your toes.  If Gene's suggestion (spreading your
       feet wider) doesn't solve the problem, try standing a little
       closer to the ball at your address.  You won't have to reach as
       far, and you may keep a better heel/toe weight distribution. 
       
       And be sure that you're not wearing a tutu and leotards when you
       tee the ball up. 
       
       --Mr Topaz 

One drill they taught us at the Golf Digest school that could help cure your
problem is hitting balls standing on just your right foot.  Until you get the 
hang for this they suggest that you help your balance by putting down the toe 
of your left foot slightly behind and to the left of your right foot.  Start by
making short swings waist high and slowly lengthen your swing until you are 
taking a full swing.

The beauty of this drill is that to do it right you cannot do anything that 
adversely affects your balance (swaying, hitting from the top, reverse weight 
shift, etc.).  If you do you will either miss the ball and loose your balance.  
If you do it to an extreme you'ld probably end up on your butt.

I swear by this drill.  You may look weird at the practice range but shots look 
a whole lot better at the course.

    Thanks for all the hints...
    
    Here's what I did...
    
    	Tried the one foot drill...Fell flat on my rump 3 times...Guessed
    I was swinging too hard..
    
    	Moved close to the ball and slowed my swing down...Result was
    good. No peiroets...The ball sliced..
    
    	On my backstroke, brought the club back lower...This forced
    my upper shoulders to turn just the pros do...Result was straight,
    but not far (3 wood about 220)....BUT, I'll take it in the fairway
    anyday.
    
    Thanks for all the hints....
    
    Jim "I hung up my Tutu" Stevens

    I just joined this conference, as my interest in Golf is becoming
    strong again after a 12 year layoff.
    
    I had a awlful slice on my drives and my father gave me a book to
    read.  I don't remember the name of it, but I can get it if anyone
    is interested.
    
    The book was written in 1953 and it was a very basic book and taught
    very simple techniques, such as grip, feet placement, weight
    distribution and swing.  To solve the problem of what the feet should
    do during the swing, the book explains that it is all in the knees.
    When your swing is back, your left knee should be pointing just
    behind the ball.  At the end of your swing your right knee should
    be pointing towards the hole.  If you do that, your feet will do
    the right thing.  This is for drives and long iron shots, not for
    pitch and chips.
    
    After reading the book, I tried the techniques and my slice was
    corrected, and since I am closer to the green for my second shot,
    I now have to work on my short game.
    
    Jerry

    I also seem to be having a problem with a slice lately.  If you
    could provide the title and author of the book I'd appreciate it.
    
    Jeff

    AT ADDRESS YOU ARE PROBABLY STANDING A LITTLE TO FAR AWAY FROM THE 
    BALL. THIS WILL PLACE YOUR WEIGHT TOWARD YOUR TOES AND THEREFORE YOU
    OVERBALANCE THROUGH THE SWING.AT ADDRESS POSITION CLUBHEAD FIRST WITH
    END OF GRIP ABOUT FOUR INCHES FROM YOUR LEFT THIGH, THEN TAKE UP YOUR
    STANCE WITH YOUR KNEES BENT AND YOUR WEIGHT EVENLY DISTRIBUTED OVER THE
    SOLE OF BOTH FEET. DO NOT FAVOUR ANY ONE SIDE.
    
    HOPE THIS IS OF HELP. IS THERE A U.K. SECTION IN THIS CONFERENCE.