Do You Struggle with Getting the Ball in the Air?

LPGA instructor Kellie Stenzel shares a simple two-swing practice method to improve your ball striking. This drill helps you build confidence by consistently hitting the ground, so you can get the ball in the air with ease and consistency.

Your Action Plan

What: Your goal is to use a two-swing practice routine to consistently hit the ground and get the ball in the air.

Why: It can be intimidating to try and hit the ground on a full swing. By starting with a small swing, you build the confidence needed to make a full swing that also finds the ground.

How:

Take a Small Practice Swing: Make a small, easy swing and focus on hitting the ground.
Go Right Into a Full Swing: Without a pause, immediately take a full swing.
Mimic the Feeling: Replicate the feeling of finding the ground from your small swing into your full swing.
Hit the Ground and the Ball: Focus on hitting the ground after the ball to consistently get it up in the air.

Your Instructor

Kellie Stenzel

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