Pull shot – A mystery cracked

June 1st, 2009 by articles

Alright then, at first please understand the pull shot is one of the most
problematic strokes for most beginners. If you have been experiencing a problem with this
shot, keep reading and discover some tips for you to fix the issue at hand.

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Pull shot simplified for you

Getting a pull shot up your sleeves is not a tough thing to do. All you
have to do is to hit the ball from outside of the target line. In such a scenario, you will find the clubface making contact with the ball in an angle and the ball moving to the left direction and continuing to travel the same way.

The reason why you should pay attention to the shoulder positioning during a
pull shot is because of the fact that an open shoulder during impact would mean the club
being slightly away from the body, which results in the shot going awry.

Apart from the shoulder positioning, another important factor that causes the pull shot to come through is the way the ball is positioned. If the ball is positioned slightly left to your stance, you will find the club face coming to hit in a closed position, which causes the ball to veer slightly to the left.

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Simple ways for you to get rid of the pull

You must know of some ways to get your shoulder positioning right, if you wish to eliminate the pull completely. Read on for
some tips here to do so.

One of the first things for you to do is
to align the body well, which includes making sure the arms and shoulders are parallel to the
line of the target.

Ensure of having your shoulders in the best possible position, and not to the left or right
of the line of target.

Be sure to do a weight transfer to the left part of your body, if you wish your shoulders and hips not to open up, which could cause a pull.

You must never swing with excess force. Have a relaxed stance and swing slowly.
Read and follow all the above mentioned tips if you wish to get rid of the pull in double quick
time.

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>Golf Swing Tips

One of the easier ways you could avoid the pull is by hitting the ball with the clubface in an open position. To do this, all you have to do is bring the ball slightly towards you.