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The club's sole is flat at address: should you force it?

Your club rests on your heel, with your toes slightly raised: should you correct this? No, says Simon Camirand. Trying at all costs to keep your foot flat throws off your wrist, your grip, and your entire posture.

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What the lesson shows

When you set the club down on the ground, it's very common for the heel touches down first and the toe is slightly raised. Simon Camirand explains that this is normal, especially with clubs that aren’t adjusted to your height and arm length: adjusting the clubhead angle is what allows the sole to sit flatter. This position affects the ball flight slightly, but The quality of the typing matters much more.

The real problem arises when you force the sole of your foot to be flat. Your wrist lifts, your arm straightens, tension builds in your elbow and shoulder, and your body straightens up: you lose dexterity, and the risk of injury increases. Another consequence: the grip slips. in the palm of one's hand instead of the fingers, which prevents the wrists from cocking and impairs contact and speed. The method: arms hanging down, club positioned at the tips of the fingers, wrist in its natural angle, and allowing the clubhead to sit slightly on the heel. The same principle applies to the driver.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Let your arms hang naturally at your sides.
  2. Place the club at the tips of the fingers of your left hand, then close your hand.
  3. Make sure your wrist maintains its natural angle, without any tension.
  4. Place the club on the ground in this position: it rests lightly on your heel.
  5. Place your other hand on the club without changing the angle of your wrist.
  6. Position yourself over the ball while maintaining this alignment, without trying to flatten the sole of your foot.

Key Takeaways

It is normal for the clubfoot to rest on the heel, with the toe slightly raised.
Unadjusted clubs exacerbate this phenomenon.
Pushing down with the sole of your foot raises your wrist and straightens your arm.
This tension causes the body to straighten up and increases the risk of injury.
She also grips the ball with her palm instead of her fingers.
The same principle applies to the driver.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Lift your wrist so that the entire sole of your foot is on the ground.
  • Extend your arm and lock your elbow and shoulder at the address.
  • Open your hand and hold the club in the palm of your hand.
  • Changing Your Entire Posture—All Because of a Sole.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Before each shot: arms hanging down, club held loosely in your fingers, natural wrist position
  2. Visually accept a slightly raised tip
  3. A few shots with the iron, then with the driver, using the same pre-shot routine
  4. If the clubhead is raised too high, consider adjusting your clubs

Your Questions

Is it a problem if the tip of my club doesn't touch the ground?

No. According to Simon Camirand, this is true in the vast majority of situations, especially with standard clubs. The effect on the ball's trajectory is minimal compared to the quality of the swing.

What happens if I force the sole to lie flat?

The wrist rises, the arm extends, tension builds in the elbow and shoulder, and the body straightens. You lose dexterity, and the grip slips in your palm.

Should you have your clubs fitted?

Adjusting the angle of the clubhead allows for a flatter sole. The video does note, however, that you can still hit the ball well with the clubhead slightly on the heel, as long as you don't compensate with your wrist.

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