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Swing Basics

Alignment and Ball Position

Learn where to aim your face, feet, and ball for cleaner contact.

Quick Guide

CategorySwing Basics
Read time7 minutes
Level2 out of 5
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Face first

What to remember

Set the club face to the target before you set your feet. The ball listens to the face more than your shoulders.

Feet second

What to remember

Use your feet like train tracks. The club face points to the target, and your feet run parallel to that line.

Ball position

What to remember

Short irons sit near the middle. Driver sits more forward. Small changes can change contact a lot.

Key Points Table

Simple checkpoints

Short ironMiddle
HybridSlightly forward
DriverInside lead heel

Learning Focus Chart

How much attention to give

Understand90%
Practice80%
Use on course65%

Practice Plan for This Topic

A 30-minute session

5 min

Warm up with slow swings or putts.

10 min

Work on the main skill from this guide.

10 min

Add a target, score, or small challenge.

5 min

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Guided Drill

Three-ball checkpoint

  1. Hit or roll three balls with one clear target.
  2. Pause after each ball and name what happened.
  3. Repeat only when you know the next small adjustment.

Common Mistakes

Avoid these first

  • Trying to fix too many things in one session.
  • Using your best shot as your normal distance.
  • Skipping notes after practice or a round.

Singapore Practice Note

Keep it realistic

In Singapore heat, bring water, plan shade breaks, and keep practice goals short. A focused 30 minutes often beats a tired 90 minutes.

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