FOOTWORK IN THE SWING
One of the most important movements in the ..golf swing is the action of the left heel, because it govern? the correct position.of'the left arm. and has a great, deal to do with, proper'body movement or pivoting. Too much restriction upon foot movement stiffens the body and makes a full swing next to impossible unless one either'loosens tho grip with the left hand when at the top of the swing, oi allows the elbow to "bicak," thus losing tho guide back to the ball. The left heel movement also oontiols. timing and determines 'the i'orwaid umvenient of the body. If the heel is lifted too early or "too_ late a 'bad shot wilt fesult.' My advice to "beginners, says an authoiity in an English paper, is to push the <;lub head back with the left hoel, left knee, and left shouldoi. Slightly cock the wrist and keep a firm grip with the left "hand. Use tho right he'd, light knee, and shoulder to stmt the club on the downward swing. Stait the swing at the heel ot the left.fdot and: do not bo afraid to lift your heels oBE the ground. Piopev foot iit-.tion helps a free pivot', which, is tho basis of a good golf swing.
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Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 74, 28 March 1934, Page 6
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211FOOTWORK IN THE SWING Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 74, 28 March 1934, Page 6
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