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Stance Width in Golf: The Basics by Marion Ricordeau

Name: Stance Width in Golf: The Basics by Marion Ricordeau
Uploaded: 2020-03-10T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 2 min 40 s
Channel: Marion Ricordeau
Description: What is stance, and why does it change depending on the club? Marion Ricordeau, a world university champion, breaks it down using three clubs: the driver, the 7-iron, and the sand wedge.

What is stance, and why does it change depending on the club? Marion Ricordeau, a world university champion, breaks it down using three clubs: the driver, the 7-iron, and the sand wedge.

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What the lesson shows

According to Marion Ricordeau, Stance refers to the position of the body and legs in relation to the ball: It represents both the distance from the body and the spacing between the feet. She first aligns herself with the target and positions her feet parallel to that line. With the driver—a long club designed for distance—, The stance is wider and you're farther away from the ball: you're looking for power rather than accuracy.

If she keeps her feet in the same spot with a 7-iron, she ends up very far from the ball: We need to get closer, and your feet should be about shoulder-width apart. With the sand wedge—a precision club for getting onto the green—you get even closer and We're reducing the stance for better stability on the ground. There’s a difference in length of nearly thirty centimeters between the sand wedge and the driver: so the stance varies, and everyone finds their own comfort zone.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Place the club behind the ball and align yourself with the target.
Place your feet parallel to this line.
When using a driver, stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and step back from the ball.
On iron 7, move closer and stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.
When using a sand wedge, move even closer to the ball and narrow your stance.

Key Takeaways

Stance refers to the distance between your feet and how far your body is from the ball.

Feet parallel to the target line.

Driver: Take a wide stance and stand farther back from the ball to generate power.

Step 7: Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.

Sandwedge: a narrower stance and a closer position to the ball, for accuracy.

Mistakes to Avoid

Keep the same foot position when changing clubs: with a 7-iron, you'll end up too far from the ball.
Taking a narrow stance with the driver when you're looking for power.
Maintain a wide stance with the sand wedge, even if it compromises anchoring and accuracy.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Setup following the driver, 7-iron, and sand wedge
Checking for Feet Parallel to the Target Line
Finding the Comfortable Distance Between the Body and the Ball

Your Questions

What is a "stance" in golf?

Marion Ricordeau defines it as the position of the body and legs in relation to the ball: the width of the stance and the distance from the ball.

What should the stance width be for a 7-iron?

She believes that the stance should be about shoulder-width apart, with the feet positioned closer to the ball than when using a driver.

Why narrow the stance with a sand wedge?

Because it's a short, precision club used to reach the green: a narrower stance closer to the ball provides better stability and accuracy.

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