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3 Drills for Better Driving: Push, Swing Plane and Slice

Name: 3 Drills for Better Driving: Push, Swing Plane and Slice
Uploaded: 2023-11-03T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 17 min 2 s
Channel: Gabriel Anglade
Description: One missed tee shot often leads to another, and the rest of the round unfolds like dominoes. The coach at Ecole Golf suggests three simple drills, each targeting a specific issue: it’s up to you to choose the one that fits your swing, without having to do all three.

One missed tee shot often leads to another, and the rest of the round unfolds like dominoes. The coach at Ecole Golf suggests three simple drills, each targeting a specific issue: it’s up to you to choose the one that fits your swing, without having to do all three.

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Gabriel Anglade · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

Schedule · Step 3 of 7Drive the Ball Better in 7 StepsValid if: 7 out of 10 drives land within a 35-yard-wide corridor.

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To be continued

14 minSame problemWeak Grip and Slices: The Domino Effect with the DriverGuillaume Biaugeaud · Intermediate 6 minSame problemUse the Ground to Hit Harder: Pavon's DrillMatthieu Pavon · Intermediate / Expert 16 minFrom the same pro3 Downswing Exercises: Weight Transfer, Sequence, PlaneGabriel Anglade · Intermediate

What the lesson shows

Exercise 1: Against the Push (the ball going to the right) and the arms pulling back during the follow-through. After checking the alignment, he reminds us that The angle is 70 to 90 percent of the initial direction: Often, it hasn't been closed tightly enough. A bag of balls is placed 1 m in front of the ball, in line with it, and you have to hit it with the tip of the driver. That's overcorrection: it's normal for the ball to go to the left as you come out of the drill. Exercise 2: Swing Plane (irregular effects and alignment): Place a drumstick on the floor against the tip of your right foot, parallel to the playing line. At the end of the takeaway, the shaft—which is parallel to the floor—must be parallel to the drumstick; the clubface is angled just like your torso.

Exercise 3: How to Fix a Slice and an Over-the-Top Swing, the one he uses most often in one-on-one lessons: a stick planted along the centerline, directly above the ball, with its tip about 30 centimeters above. On the downhill run, the club president must to be under someone's thumb, which directs the path to the right. Start without a ball and slowly, then pick up speed. If you touch the club, slow down, even if it means doing three-quarter swings in slow motion.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Identify your tendency: shots that veer to the right, inconsistent spin and placement, or a slice.
To correct a push: Place a bag of balls 1 m in front of the ball, in line with the target, and take swings to hit it with the tip of the driver, keeping your arms fully extended.
For the drill: Place a stick on the floor against the tip of your right foot, parallel to the baseline, and control the shaft at the end of the takeaway.
Also check the front at that moment: it's angled just like your torso.
To correct a slice: Place a stick along the target line, directly above the ball, with its tip about 30 to 40 cm above it.
Start by taking slow swings without a ball, swinging under the bat, then hit the ball, gradually increasing your speed.

Key Takeaways

Choose the exercise that fits your path—not all three at once.

The clubface determines 70 to 90 percent of the ball's initial direction.

Push: Hit a bag placed 1 m in front of you with the tip of the driver.

At the end of the takeaway, the shaft is parallel to a baguette resting against the right foot.

Overhead: Pass the clubhead under a slanted stick.

After overcorrecting, a ball to the left is a good sign.

Mistakes to Avoid

Blame the swing without checking your alignment when the ball goes to the right.
A face that isn't closed enough on the downhill side.
Arms that retract into the passageway.
Take the club in from the inside on the takeaway, then bring it back on the outside.
Wanting to go fast right away when learning to play the baton.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

3-foot front bag: touch it with the tip, then play the ball with the same intention
Baguette on the floor: takeout while watching the club, then without watching it
Stick Drill: Slow swings without a ball, then three-quarter swings, then full speed
Just one exercise per session—the one you struggle with

Your Questions

My ball veers to the left after the bag drill—is that a problem?

No. This drill is an overcorrection that counteracts the tendency to hit the ball to the right. You’ll then need to tone it down a bit to find the right balance.

Where exactly should you position the club for the anti-slice drill?

Position it along the line of play, directly above the ball, with the end about 30 centimeters above it. If you’re on a mat, you can slide it into a bag to keep it in place.

What should I do if I touch the wand?

First slow down, then reduce your momentum, even if that means doing a three-quarter swing in slow motion. Pick up speed again as the club passes underneath.

How do I control my clubface at the end of the takeaway?

It should be tilted just like the torso. If you face the floor, the ball is likely to go to the left; if you face the sky, it will go to the right.

Learn More

All “Driving” videos →Find the lesson that's right for you All “Slice” videos →Find the lesson that's right for you All “Swing and Swing Plane” videos →Find the lesson that's right for you Weak Grip and Slices: The Domino Effect with the DriverA grip that's too loose triggers a chain of errors (open shoulders, locked hips, poorly positioned right elbow) that are corrected in order, from the grip to the finish. An Open Clubface at Impact: A Lesson from Hank HaneyClose the face before the ball by rotating the back of your left hand, with a flatter swing directed to the right: a live lesson with a beginner. Coming Over the Top and Alignment: Fix the Root CauseComing over the top often compensates for aiming too far right: first fix your feet with a club on the ground, then let the club drop with gravity. Gabriel AngladeAll of his lessons

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