Stance at Address

photo credit: billypoonphotos   One of the constant problems I see with my students is that they either stand too tall over the ball or they lean too drastically when in the address position.  What follows is a great way to tell if your address “lean” is correct:  Stand in an erect position and place your driver through your belt in the small of your back.  Make sure the shaft extends just above your head.

Bend from your hips as if you were in the address position.  The distance between the club’s handle and the back of your head should be the same as it was when you were standing upright.  If the distance is greater, you are slumped over too far, if the distance between the club and your head is smaller than you are standing too erect.