Fix Your “Floppy Feet” for Consistent Contact

Inconsistent strikes often start from the ground up. Sara Davis shows how anchoring your trail foot can engage your glutes and stop the "slide" in your backswing.

Lesson Notes: Eliminating “Floppy Feet” for Better Contact

The Goal: To eliminate inconsistent ball-striking by properly engaging the trail leg and anchoring weight correctly during the backswing.

The “Floppy Feet” Problem:

Unengaged feet lead to inconsistent contact with the ball every time.
When the trail leg isn’t anchored, it often remains straight-ish, causing the body to slide rather than rotate.

The Fix: Anchoring the Trail Foot

The Setup: Before the club moves back, anchor your weight onto the inside of your trail foot.
The Load: This allows you to stay loaded into that leg at the top of your swing and sit back into your glutes.
The Downswing: Proper anchoring creates a stable platform to push off from as you start your move toward the target.

FAQ

Q: How does anchoring my foot help my ball striking?

A: It helps the club make more consistent contact with the ball and the turf, which ultimately helps you hit every club in your bag better.

Q: What happens if I don’t anchor on the inside of my foot?

A: Your trail leg becomes unengaged and “straight-ish,” which leads to a sliding motion instead of a powerful, controlled load.

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