I am finding more and more students that get set up in a “squatty” stance. Players get into this stance because they feel more stable. Weight gets back on the heels, legs feel strong, and they feel powerful. However, most of these squatty players end up standing up during the swing and dropping down on the downswing leading to all kinds of inconsistent shots. When the weight stays back on the heels it also becomes very difficult to properly swing through the shot.
I want students to focus on three things; 1) Stand up tall with the lower body, 2) Get the weight on the balls of the feet, 3) Bend the upper body at the hips to get down to the ball. This setup will prevent any up and down movement in the swing. I also find that it is the best setup to ensure proper rotation around the spine. Work at getting taller in the legs, weight on the balls of the feet, and bend at hips for solid shots.
