"Be brilliant on the basics" is a quote that I use in almost every lesson. By setting up correctly for the shot that you are trying to hit greatly increases your chances of executing the shot. I snapped a few pictures of my various setups for you to try to copy. Simply use a mirror or have a friend take your picture and compare to the images below!
Standard 7 Iron Setup
Feet slightly wider than shoulder width
Ball position in the center
Head slightly behind the ball
Hands in center of the legs
Relaxed arms
Slight knee flex
Lead foot flared open 15 degrees
Weight 50/50
Driver Setup
Tee the ball so that half of it sits above the crown of the driver
Widest stance out of all shots
Ball positioned just inside of lead foot
Head way behind ball
Club shaft leaning slightly back
Upper body and head tilted a few degrees away from the target
Weight can be slightly towards the back foot
Soft arms
Bunker Setup
Wide Stance
Ball position is forward
More knee flex than normal
Hands low and back
Relaxed arms
Weight 55% in front foot
Clubface slightly open
Pitching Setup
Feet are under the hips
Ball position in the center
Weight 60% forward
Shaft is leaning slighlty forward
Head in line with ball
Lead foot flaired towards the target
Chipping Setup
Feet close together
Ball position in the center or slightly back
Head slightly in front of ball
Shaft is leaning forward
Stand taller and closer to the ball with the shaft more upright
You can grip down on the grip
Point both toes slightly towards the target
Weight 70% in the front foot
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