Arm-Hang Setup Check
Let the lead arm hang to set ball distance and a forward bend you can keep.
PostureConsistency
Use this if
You stand too close and crowd the ball.
The fault
Crowding the ball at address, so the hips have to move to make room later.
Steps
- Stand tall, then hinge forward from the hips with soft knees
- Let your lead arm hang straight down from the shoulder
- Grip where the hand hangs and sole the club there
- If that feels a bit far, that may be correct after years of crowding
- Redo the check every fifth ball
Let the arm hang, grip there
Reps
Every setup for one bucket, checking every fifth ball
Why it works
Hinging from the hips and letting the lead arm hang straight down puts the hands under the shoulders, giving the arms room without the pelvis moving toward the ball. Studies suggest setup consistency is one of the clearer differences between skill levels.
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