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Brian Gott, a Malaska Certified Coach, is tackling the Ask Mikes this week. A Malaska Golf Member has a question about how you affect trajectory based on the right hand coming through at impact. The member wants to know if he will hit the ground fat and thin.Brian says the most important thing when you take practice swings is to look where the club bottoms out. This helps you determine ball position and the low point of the swing. Once you have done that, you can work on trajectories.Make sure to keep your right shoulder level. Don’t let the shoulder dip down, especially if trying to hit the ball low. This will tend to ground the club out behind the ball. Now that Brain has figured out the low point of his swing, he can make normal trajectory shots.Brian hits a low and a high shot with just one hand, ensuring the shoulders are level. Then he moves to holding the club with two hands.If you want to hit a really low shot, move the ball back in your stance and ensure your knuckles are behind the ball. It will come out lower and release.Play around with different trajectories, but make sure your right shoulder doesn’t dip down.

TRAJECTORY AT IMPACT

Consistent beginnings lead to consistent play.

PRACTICE SERIES

The easiest way to see break to by rolling a ball.

ROLLING A BALL

For this Quick Fix Friday, Mike pulls out his driver and starts practicing on the range.

Mike sets up three tees, and the key is to make easy swings and hit the ball solid. Mike hits the first ball in the center of the face, online, with a slight curve. 

Mike hits the next shot, adds a little draw, and follows with the third shot hitting a fade.

With all three hits, you can feel what the club is doing with face control even though you aren't making a full swing. 

This drill will help you with your full swing, especially since you aren't adding acceleration. Mike starts with the driver, puts it away, and works on his other clubs before returning to the driver.