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Show IGraphicQolfI I SMITH j KEEPS WEIGHT BACK ON JPJ k) HEEL'S. if Tj "Skssasfc, AVOIDS 6 STIFFNESS KNEES. BALL HOT TOO M ) FAR AWAY. jp RIGHT ffxv HEEt- SSSl&isfcl PLANTED I Iri o WEIGHT ON HEELS AIDS PROPER STROKE TAEEP the weight back on the heels is the advice handed out by MacDonald Smith. This allows the body to turn Just enough to prevent pre-vent retarding the arm movement as the clubhead is swept down and through with the arms. The shoulders shoul-ders are held back instead of coming com-ing around to the left ruining control con-trol and power. To offset too rigid legs in this position the knees should be bent slightly. A slight give here also keeps the golfer from stooping stoop-ing too far. A fault of golfers In general is that they bend forward too far with the weight on the toes, a position in which It is difficult to pivot properly. One reason for this is that the ball is often too far away, necessitating leaning forward to reach it. With the body back on the heels, a better balance is maintained main-tained and the weight can be transferred trans-ferred smoothly. Be sure the weight Is back on the heels at the start of the swing and that foot which bears the weight during different stages of the stroke should be firmly planted plant-ed on the ground. . 1933. Bell Syndicate. WNTJ Service. |