I don't think he explains it well. An open stance in relation to the target line will create a fade or slice and a closed stance in relation to the target line will create a draw or hook. You don't aim directly at the target when playing a curving shot because the ball will skew away from the intended target, so you have to adjust your initial aim accordingly.
Actually, I think the ball starts out where the club face is aimed. The greater the gradient b/n swing path (out-in) and clubface (open) equals more slice spin.
@GST1974 However, what he's saying WILL work to produce a fade (because it creates a gradient between path and face). It's just that the ball won't necessarily (and probably won't) end up where the face is pointing like so many instructors incorrectly say--it will more than likely start in that direction, assuming the golfer doesn't close the club face some during the swing. Hank Haney says that the initial ball flight is 75% determined by the face at impact and 25% determined by path.
I don't think he explains it well. An open stance in relation to the target line will create a fade or slice and a closed stance in relation to the target line will create a draw or hook. You don't aim directly at the target when playing a curving shot because the ball will skew away from the intended target, so you have to adjust your initial aim accordingly.
GST1974 2 months ago
ball starts on the line of the feet. finishes on the line of club face. it makes sense.
micmayorga 6 months ago
"all we need is a golf club and a golf ball" no shit!
iiShAn3ii 6 months ago 2
Actually, I think the ball starts out where the club face is aimed. The greater the gradient b/n swing path (out-in) and clubface (open) equals more slice spin.
sonicdeviant 10 months ago
@sonicdeviant That is exactly what I was thinking as well. Kudos!!
GST1974 2 months ago
@GST1974 However, what he's saying WILL work to produce a fade (because it creates a gradient between path and face). It's just that the ball won't necessarily (and probably won't) end up where the face is pointing like so many instructors incorrectly say--it will more than likely start in that direction, assuming the golfer doesn't close the club face some during the swing. Hank Haney says that the initial ball flight is 75% determined by the face at impact and 25% determined by path.
sonicdeviant 2 months ago
personaly i think school of golf did this a lot better.
TheFsReview 11 months ago
I've got to try this.
golfnutster 1 year ago