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The chalk line

15 min 20 reps Difficulty ●●○○○
Goal: Move the low point in front of the ball

How to do it

Draw a line on the ground perpendicular to the target and make practice swings trying to have the ground contact start right at the line or beyond it, never before. Once you repeat it 5 times in a row, put balls on the line and repeat.

What fault it fixes

Fat contact
The ground contact or the divot starts behind the ball; on video, the low point of the arc falls before the ball.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "The chalk line" drill for?

Move the low point in front of the ball

How do you do the "The chalk line" drill?

Draw a line on the ground perpendicular to the target and make practice swings trying to have the ground contact start right at the line or beyond it, never before. Once you repeat it 5 times in a row, put balls on the line and repeat.

How long does the "The chalk line" drill take?

About 15 minutes per session, 20 reps.

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