Actually seeing yourself make contact

[TriggerTech]

Afternoon all, just looking for a bit of feedback and consensious

I know the old cliche of you've lifted your head when you top shank or hook slice etc

However I wanted to get an idea as to whether you actually see the club face connect with the ball, as it's seems I haven't been looking hard enough!!

Last night I slowed down the swing a made sure I actually saw the club face connect with the ball, to amazing effect. Cleaner crisper shots that seemed effortless and I seemed to gain a 1 club distance. (bobbed then2nd but finished with 43 points )

I'm just concerned this could be luck and to the detriment of something else, ie by doing the above have I made it more difficult for myself?

Look forward to hearing your views

Thanks in advance

 

[tyke]

Started doing this myself a couple of months ago after reading about it from a low handicapper on here, think it was Snelly.
The best bit of advice I have ever been given. Since doing this my ball contact has improved greatly and my handicap has come down from 17.6 to 15.3

 

[duncan mackie]

I'm just concerned this could be luck and to the detriment of something else, ie by doing the above have I made it more difficult for myself?

the only real danger is in tensing muscles to hold the head's position, and 'locking the head' to the detriment of your shoulder turn through to a finish (or to the detriment of your health!).

an appropriate focus on the ball through impact is a very constructive step - some don't seem to be able to do it with a putter, let alone a driver!