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Spin When You're WinningMake the ball dance to your tune...By Jeff Ritter
One of the most common questions I am asked by students is; "How do I spin the ball like the pros?" Everyone wants to back the ball up like Tiger, or Greg Norman in his pomp. I explain that 'spin, ' is a result of a multitude of factors: A lofted club, a high spin rate ball, a tight lie on a closely mown fairway and of course clean crisp contact are all critical to making the ball spin and check up.
WORDS: Jeff Ritter |
One of the biggest keys though is the 'attitude' behind the shot. To really spin a ball, you need some speed through impact, something Tiger and Norman both share. When helping people learn to add some bite, I recommend having the image of 'striking a match' at the point of contact. A brisk pinch of the turf is sure to add that extra 'zip' you are looking for. So spark it up, start a fire and watch that ball dance.