| tongzilla |
11-06-2005 04:06 PM |
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Originally Posted by Daryti
Assuming that I am using an angle of approach, how do you know which stance should be used for what shot? The reason I am asking is that I still experimenting and any comments will definitely solve my puzzle. On 3, 5, 7 woods, I been using closed stance and the shot is great. But for 6, 7 iron shots sometimes I hit the top. I am not sure if that is due to the lie or the stance. On wedge shot, however I am using a square stance.
The closed stance for wood shots allow me to hit with my right forearm! I am still learning..
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Usually, players prefer an Open stance for shorter strokes, and then gradually becoming more Closed as you hit longer clubs. However, Open stance does not have to be restricted to shorter shots, and Closed stance does not have to be restricted to longer shots. Open stance promotes shorter backstroke pivot, and opposite is true for Closed stance. Your stance really has nothing to do with the Angle of Approach procedure. For now, I suggest you use whatever stance line that gives you the best results. However, always establish your Plane Line exactly the way you want it before every shot!
There are guys around here with a lot of real teaching experience. Maybe they can share the relative merits of different stance/plane line combinations. |
