Fix Fat Shots Forever
Curated PGA Drill by Clay Ballard
Impact
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Advanced
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Lifting the heel breaks the habit of keeping weight on the front foot (reverse pivot). Planting the heel forcefully shifts the low point of the swing forward, ensuring cleaner contact.
How to Perform the Drill
Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.
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Step 1
Backswing: Lift your lead heel (left heel for righties) about an inch off the ground. This guarantees weight shifts to the trail side.
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Step 2
Transition: Aggressively press/plant that lead heel firmly back into the ground to initiate the downswing.
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Step 3
Teeter-Totter Analogy: Visualize a teeter-totter going right (heel up) then slamming left (heel down).
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Step 4
Tip: You can perform this on a Pressure Plate (https://amzn.to/3KeKXTf) to get verification that your pressure has shifted fully.
What Good Feels Like
Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.
Common Mistake to Avoid
Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.
