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Position 1 -
The Address:
Tiger has a wide stance - about 2-3 inches wider than his shoulders. The longer the club,
the wider the stance should be as shown with Tiger's tee shot here. Tiger's wide base
allows him to create a wide arc and provides a strong foundation to support the tremendous
speed of his swing. |
Both feet are
slightly flared - the left foot more than the right. Flare in the right foot encourages a
full upper body turn in the backswing and the left foot flare allows the lower body to
open up on the forward swing.
Tiger's upper body is positioned nicely over lower with the right shoulder slightly lower
than the left at address. His head is positioned behind the ball which helps him, 1) pivot
over his right leg in the backswing and, 2) helps his head remain behind the ball at
impact - a key to powerful golf shots.
The ball is positioned opposite the left heel so he catches it just after the low point of
the swing as the club is on the ascent - perfect launch conditions for a towering drive. |
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Position 2 -
Waist high back:
Tiger creates tremendous extension by turning his shoulders while his arms, hands and club
swing back together in one piece. Because Tiger turns his upper body at this stage of the
swing, his arms are allowed to swing back and away from his body creating a wide arc. A
wide arc is essential to increased clubhead speed and distance. Many amateur |
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mistake of snatching the club back with the hands with little or no upper body rotation or
arm extension - a huge power leak.. |
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Position 3 -
At the top:
Tiger's upper body is still on top of his lower with his hips turned just enough to allow
his upper body to complete his turn. He has
maintained extension at the top with his arms as evidenced by his hands which are well
away from his head. Many short-hitters allow their arms to collapse into their body at the
top of the swing. |
| His exceptional
flexibility allows his upper body to coil behind the ball with both feet planted firmly on
the ground and the right knee remains flexed. |
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Position 4 -
Impact:
Tiger's hips are open and his left knee has worked toward the target and his right heel
has come off the ground which keeps him tall and level through the hitting area.
His shoulders are open - about half as much as his hips - yet his head still remains
behind the ball. Many golfers fight an initiation |
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with their upper body. This sets the club on a steep angle of approach, the chest too open
at impact, and the head too far in front of the ball at impact - perfect conditions for a
weak slice.. |
| His exceptional
flexibility allows his upper body to coil behind the ball with both feet planted firmly on
the ground and the right knee remains flexed |
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Position 5 -
Finish:
Tiger finishes nice and tall with chest and belt buckle pointed left of the target. His
left leg is straight and the laces of his right shoe point to the target. His arms are in
a relaxed position and his balance is so good he could stay there all day. |
All steps together
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