How do you improve Loft?
How do you improve Loft?
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Drill: Torso Twist
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Problem
Loft increase or decrease can be caused by an improper ball position, a forward press in the Forward Stroke, or tilting shoulders instead of rotating from the ribcage and mid-spine.
Solution
1. Place feet in the prescribed Base Platform (see Base Platform Drill) and body into proper posture (see Posture Stick Drill). This will allow the torso to rotate efficiently around a neutrally aligned spine.
2. Place each hand on its opposite shoulder (left hand on right shoulder, right hand on left shoulder).
3. Rotate your shoulders and torso back and forth about your spine while maintaining both a stable lower body and head (hips and head should not rotate and shoulders/torso should rotate approximately 30 degrees in each direction).
This completes 1 repetition. Perform drill 2×10 repetitions.
Focus Keys
Engage core muscles prior to rotating your torso.
Stabilize hips and head.
Avoid side-bending away from the target on the Forward Stroke.
Goal
The goal of this drill is to develop separation between the lower body and upper body during the putting motion, rotation around your spine, and to avoid tilting/rocking of shoulders which can adversely affect Loft angle.