The Box Drill
The Box Drill is designed to correct swing path problems...over the top; too outside-in; too inside-out; etc. Simply place a long cardboard box approx. 1/2" to the outside of your ball. First, make 5 to 10 practice swings making sure not to strike the box as you swing through the impact area. Second, hit golf balls (beginning with a 9 iron) making sure not to hit the box. If you have trouble with this drill, go back to practice swings. As you master this drill, use longer and longer clubs until you can use them all (including your teeing club off of a tee).
The Pump Drill
The pump drill is also designed to correct swing path problems. Repitition of this drill will train your arms and shoulders how to drop the club "in to the slot", instead of throwing it out over the top. First, set up in good posture and swing the club BACK until it is parallel to the ground (the shaft of the club should be pointing straight back) and STOP. Hold the position, check and correct. Second, swing the club up over your back shoulder to the top of your back-swing and STOP. Hold the position, check and correct. Third, swing the club back to your first position (parallel to the ground) and STOP. Hold the position, check and correct. "Pump" the club up to the top and back to the parallel position three or four times, then on the last move, swing all the way through to your finish rather than stopping at the parrallel position. REPEAT many times.
Weight Shift (Dynamic Balance)
This drill is designed to create the proper weight shift and balance required to generate power in the golf swing. First, set up in good posture, balanced evenly on your feet. Swing the club back at a moderate speed, feeling the weight shift onto your back foot. Be conscious of this move and feeling. Hold the top of your back swing for a moment. Feel your balance just on your back foot (most of your weight should be on the back foot). Second, swing the club through impact feeling the weight on your feet moving from your back foot to your front. Hold your finish in balance evaluating the amount of weight on each foot at the finish (most of your weight should be on the front foot). If you have done this properly, your back heel should be up with the sole of your shoe facing away from the target. Your back toe should be resting lightly on the ground and you should be well balanced.
Hold the Finish
The 6 Magic Positions
The Three Putting Drills
Clip The Tee For Contact (Brush The Grass)
Whoosh For Speed
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