What is the best distance to stand from the ball?

[Mr_T]

As the title says really, I don't really know what is the best distance to stand from the ball, so if someone could help I would be grateful

 

[HomerJSimpson]

As far away as possible after you've hit it

 

[connor]

depends what club really bud.. i would tell you how i do it but as i play off 27 its prob not the right answere

 

[One Planer]

As far away as possible after you've hit it

Quality Homer :thup:

 

[DaveM]

The tops of your arms should just rest lightly on your chest. So as you bend over more with a short iron your hans will be about 5" from your thighs. Moveing farther away as you stand straighter up to the driver. Then the gap will be more say 9/10". This is only aproximate, as your size and built will effect it as well.

 

[m10johnson]

To the OP

Watch this video, from 2:40 - 3:20, espcially at 3:10 where he bends down

 

[markyjee]

Filmed myself and my brother at range a few weeks ago, I knew i don't stand upright enough at address but was shocked to see how bet over and stretching for the ball i was, compared stance against my brothers position and found i stood about a foot further away from the ball. Been told many times about my stance but didn't think it was as bad, need to get used to new stance and lose a bit of weight to allow arms to drop down more vertical. Also feeling the benefits as no lower back pain after a range session.

 

[CMAC]

stand tall
flex knees
bend from the HIPS not waist
let arms hang
grip club
result:thup:

 

[m10johnson]

Just noticed I didn't enter the link! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcJ66aCXNpk