Post by pingman on May 30, 2010 12:43:19 GMT -5
I have been taking lessons and getting information from this forum. I am seeing improvement, but still struggle with the feel vs the mechanics. One thing I have noticed in my practice is that if I drive with my legs vs feeling like I am hitting the ball with both feet firmly planted and rotating around (vs sliding or driving my legs) I don't hit the ball solidly. When I have the feeling of hitting from a firm base the shots are solid with a slight draw.
The question I have is when you are at the top of the back swing do you feel like you are driving your legs forward (to wards target) or into the ground. I have read (not here) that you should allow your legs to drive forward (to wards target)and that some instruction even talks about leg drive being critical to achieving power. Based on my practice it seems like unwinding the torso while keeping a solid base on the down swing is the way to go. I would appreciate the members thoughts on using the legs in the swing and what you are feeling from the top of the swing through the finish.
The question I have is when you are at the top of the back swing do you feel like you are driving your legs forward (to wards target) or into the ground. I have read (not here) that you should allow your legs to drive forward (to wards target)and that some instruction even talks about leg drive being critical to achieving power. Based on my practice it seems like unwinding the torso while keeping a solid base on the down swing is the way to go. I would appreciate the members thoughts on using the legs in the swing and what you are feeling from the top of the swing through the finish.
