I received a huge response to the feet together drill that I described last month. Thank you for the comments. This month I want to discuss the role of your feet during the golf swing. The feet help control the rotation of the body throughout the swing. Follow the guide below and you will have better control over the shape of your shots. Please keep in mind that this is written from a right handed point of view.

Position #1 Both Toes Square to the Target Line – This is a neutral position. If you hit the ball straight or want to hit the ball straighter try this position.

Position #2 Left Toe Square, Right Toe Fanned out away from the target. This position will slow your body down and allow your arms to swing faster. That is a recipe for a hook or draw. The more you fan out the right toe the more the ball will move right to left.

Position #3 Left Toe Square, Right Toe Fanned in toward the target. This is an anti-fat position. From this position you cannot hit behind the ball. You will always hit the ball before hitting the ground. This position is especially important when the ground is wet or you have a less than ideal lie.

Position #4 Left Toe Fanned out, Right Toe Square. This position will allow your body to move sooner on the downswing. When your body moves sooner your arms will lag behind and your shot shape will be left to right. If you are a golfer who hits duck hooks or has too much right to left in their game this is perfect for you.


Just for reference, Left Toe Square is the toe pointing at the target line. As you can see, the feet control the curvature of the golf ball. Most of you are know saying why would I want that? You want to be able to control the flight of the golf ball at all times. If you are slicing the ball off the planet, see position #2. If you are hitting a duck hook into the ground, see position #4. If you have no idea how to interpret any of the positions, GET A GOLF LESSON! Good luck and good golfing. Don't forget to visit my website www.bobschade.com for more instruction and tips.