@lsfletch4 - There are a few variables that can result in fat, thin and/or topped shots, and if I blindly guess at the wrong cause then it may only serve to exacerbate the issue and be detrimental to your overall swing. However, if you're willing to risk a self-diagnosis then the most common reason for what you are experiencing has to do with the low point of the swing being behind the ball. For this I would first suggest the 90% Weight Forward + Arms Straight Drill. It's not an easy drill, but it is very effective, so be sure to spend sufficient time to properly learn, execute, and master it. You'll know you're doing it properly when impact is consistently crispy, divots are occurring past the ball, and ball flight is a repeatable little push-draw.
Beyond this, you may wish to give some thought to the V1 Swing Video Analysis - an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. This enables me to put my eyes on your swing and offer some very specific observations and corrective action plans if applicable. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site.
Thank you very much! I’m new and have a lot to learn. Your class has already helped me a lot but I will send in a video for an analysis.
@lsfletch4 - There are a few variables that can result in fat, thin and/or topped shots, and if I blindly guess at the wrong cause then it may only serve to exacerbate the issue and be detrimental to your overall swing. However, if you're willing to risk a self-diagnosis then the most common reason for what you are experiencing has to do with the low point of the swing being behind the ball. For this I would first suggest the 90% Weight Forward + Arms Straight Drill. It's not an easy drill, but it is very effective, so be sure to spend sufficient time to properly learn, execute, and master it. You'll know you're doing it properly when impact is consistently crispy, divots are occurring past the ball, and ball flight is a repeatable little push-draw.
Beyond this, you may wish to give some thought to the V1 Swing Video Analysis - an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. This enables me to put my eyes on your swing and offer some very specific observations and corrective action plans if applicable. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site.
I'm guessing a couple of things. Weight falling back on trail foot, for one, (swaying). Ball position.