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WINTER 2012

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Your golf swing will generally follow your eyes or the last place you looked. If you look left of your target, you will most likely swing left. If you look at your target properly, you will increase the odds that you will swing to your target. Fig. 1 is parallel to your target line. You can visualize these two lines like train tracks that run all the way to your target and beyond. Understand that your eye line (figure 1C) is inside your target line, it does Fig. 2 not go to your target. When you look at your target down your target line you will actually be looking inside your target line, which is left of the target (right of the target for lefties), with eyes that are not on plane (figure 2). When you are looking down the target line, it will feel as if you are looking right of the target (figure 1D). If you are a lefty, it will seem as if you are looking left of your intended target. This is because your body is aligned inside the target, and if you are looking at the target correctly, your eyes will be on plane (figure 3). Why is this important? The reason is your golf swing will generally follow your eyes or the last place you looked. If you look left of your target, you will most likely swing left. If you look at your target properly, you will increase the odds that you will swing to your target. Focusing on the target is a great way to fix your downswing without downswing thoughts. Most golfers think about their downswing too much, inhibiting them from making good contact and playing well. This tip will take your mind off the swing and put it on the target. To help achieve that goal, here is a good set-up routine: 1. Stand with your feet together and aim the club down your target line. 2. Take your stance and get your feet parallel to your target line while looking at the target. 3. Look back at the ball, then back to the target with your eyes on plane. 4. Look back to the ball and swing within three seconds. After four seconds, the picture of the target in your brain begins fading away. If you need any help with the concept of using your eyes properly and/or the aim and alignment process, please feel free to call me at 704-542-7635 or email me at dbreuer@danarader.com. Check out the video version of this tip at www.ballantynemagazine.com and www.danarader.com. Fig. 3 WINTER 2012-2013 SEE THIS TIP IN ACTION. Click the icon to watch. BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE 93

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