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Hitting right to left and vice verse

Jagdeep singh Panesar
Handicap : 19.4

Posted : Mon 11th Aug 2008 20:29

Hi,

I want to learn the basic fundaamentals behind hitting the ball right to left Draw and left to right fade.

I had a bit of practice at the range the other day and it was not too bad hitting a draw.

I want to know how open or close your stance and the club head should be.

I am considering some lessons but I thought let me understand the basics first.

Thanks

Jagdeep

Christopher Watmore
Handicap : 14.1

Reply : Mon 11th Aug 2008 20:54

No real set rules on how open or closed your stance should be, as it determines just really how much draw and fade uou want. Clubhead should always point at the target where you want the ball finish up.

Playing a draw should be fairly easy it'll be the fade thats hardest to master, as you have to resist the release of the hands through impact, to help keep the face open.

Also the clubs you are using will effect the ability to play draws and fades. If you are using game improvement irons you may find it harder to play those shots.

Marc Fraser
Handicap : 1.7

Reply : Tue 12th Aug 2008 10:04

Hopefully you dont take offence at this but i notice that your handicap is 22.

If I was a 22 handicapper, i would be trying to get that down by hitting straight shots, not fades or draws as there is more chance of things going wrong.

Of course there is no harm in trying them, but if i was off 22 i would be trying to hit the shots straight .

Jonny P
Handicap : 8.5

Reply : Tue 12th Aug 2008 11:10

I'd have to agree with the above - there isn't going to be any time I could think of that a 23 handicapper needs to hit a fade or a draw.

I know how to bend the ball but I very rarely try it on course as it's still too high a risk for me.

The last time I tried it was on Thursday last week when I was behind a tree, I tried hitting a snap hook around it and it all went wrong - ended up with a tripple bogey which ruined the round in terms of score.

Jagdeep singh Panesar
Handicap : 19.4

Reply : Tue 12th Aug 2008 23:36

Thanks for the advice.

No offence taken.

I was just intrested as I would only try it out on the range to see what the effects were.

Cheers

Steven Watmore
Handicap : 11.1

Reply : Wed 13th Aug 2008 11:08

I agree with the chas about handicap, however f you really want to have a go, get this months Today's golfer magazine.

It's got a great free setup tool and some practice routines on fades and draws

Russell Middleton [FORUM MODERATOR]
Handicap : 11.5

Reply : Mon 1st Sep 2008 13:32

Hitting you ball straight will save you so many shots that I think this is what you need to concentrate on. It doesn't matter if it has a slight fade/draw, try to keep you ball as straight as you can.

Once you can do this correctly then try to add a draw/fade. This will help when playing around obstacles, etc.

If you really want to hit a draw/fade then get on the practice ground/driving range.

I was told/read that to hit a draw you should aim your clubface where you want the ball to go, then address the ball with a closed stance. Move the ball back to the middle of your stance. Then all you have to do is concentrate on swing the club in line with your body. Everything else will take care of itself.

To hit a fade, simply do the opposite. Aim the clubface at your target. Address the ball with an open stance. Move the ball further forward in your stance. Again swing your club along the line of your body.

Good luck with this.

Russ

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