. Travers' golf book. Photo Copi/righl by American Press Association PLATE VI—STANCE FOR THE DRIVE, FRONT VIEWThe ball should be opposite the left heel, the weight of the body resting equally upon both feet. POINTS ABOUT THE DRIVE stand that the simple act of placing thefeet properly on the ground in relationto the location of the ball on the tee infront of the player has a very important Three 1 . , 1 1 • 1 • -I Primary bearmg on the result obtamed m strik- Positionsing the ball. There are three primarypositions assumed by golfers in addressing o o o. 1 Off left foot \ 2. Standing open 3. Off
. Travers' golf book. Photo Copi/righl by American Press Association PLATE VI—STANCE FOR THE DRIVE, FRONT VIEWThe ball should be opposite the left heel, the weight of the body resting equally upon both feet. POINTS ABOUT THE DRIVE stand that the simple act of placing thefeet properly on the ground in relationto the location of the ball on the tee infront of the player has a very important Three 1 . , 1 1 • 1 • -I Primary bearmg on the result obtamed m strik- Positionsing the ball. There are three primarypositions assumed by golfers in addressing o o o. 1 Off left foot \ 2. Standing open 3. Off right foot the ball, with slight modifications to suitthe peculiarities of the swing of differentindividuals. In each of these positions it is assumedthat the feet are placed on the ground atabout right angles to the line of play—the imaginary line from the ball to thepoint it is to be driven. Some players77 GOLF BOOK put the right foot further forward thanthe left, and others keep it well the Although it is possible to obtain greater distance from a ball played ofif the leftfoot on account of the longer sweep ofthe club to the ball, I prefer to play offthe right. Many of the longest driversprefer the former and even advocate play-ing the ball from a point a few inchesto the left of the left foot. I find that by playing off the right foot,I possess much better control over theball, which is a great advantage in givingconfidence in the stroke that is to can see the line of play better and withless effort. In addition thereto
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