| After aiming the clubface carefully, the next key area | | | | routine. This enables them to aim the clubface and |
| of the alignment process is the positioning of your | | | | position their feet and shoulders correctly, prior to |
| shoulders. Many amateurs concentrate more on | | | | every single practice shot they hit. |
| where the feet are aiming, but you do not hit the ball | | | | It also serves to condition the feelings associated |
| with the feet. | | | | with the correct alignment position so that there is |
| It is the position of the shoulders that dictates the | | | | less chance that things will go wrong when it comes |
| line of the swing path, so it is vital that the upper | | | | to hitting shots on the golf course itself. |
| body is aligned correctly. The feet should be places | | | | Golfers of all levels struggle with their alignment for |
| square to the target. The majority of the world's top | | | | the simple reason that, when the ball is hit, they are |
| players constantly monitor their alignment because it | | | | standing side on to a target that is up to 200 yards |
| is very difficult to see where the clubface and the | | | | or 183 meters away. Poor alignment is a very |
| body are aiming when you are standing right on top | | | | common set up flaw. |
| of the ball. | | | | Many golfers make the mistake of setting up over |
| For this very reason, you will often notice the | | | | the ball before even thinking about aiming their body |
| professionals lay a club on the ground parallel to their | | | | and the clubface. However, such an approach is a |
| target line as a reference point for their alignment | | | | recipe for disaster. |