The instruction in this Golf Digest article by Sean Foley isn't new, but Foley explains it better than most and -- because he has video shot from a different angle than the photo -- some of the confusing issues are made much clearer.
First, here's the photo from the object:
Now, right here's the video:
I suppose most players get the fade setup usually accurate. They may additionally intention the membership face wrong, but they normally get the foot and ball position near what they need. I assume that is just due to the fact fades seem a piece extra natural to maximum people.
The same can't be stated of attracts, however.
Please note that, although the instructions for the draw say you should set the ball about the middle of your stance for an iron, the view in the video looks as if the ball is all the way back at the inside of your trailing foot. But if you look at the photo, you can see that the ball is centered if you look at your toe line (the blue line) while it appears to be way back in your stance compared to your aim line (the dotted line).
You may be tempted to think that Foley's draw setup is simply too exaggerated. (And let's accept it, most humans have beat up on Foley quite a piece when you consider that he and Tiger worked collectively.) But I can guarantee you that that is the time-tested way to do it.
In fact, if you go all the way back to Harry Vardon's book The Complete Golfer (published in 1905, after he'd won 6 majors, and available free online at Project Gutenberg), you'll find this photo of the setup for a draw with a driver or brassie (that's a 2-wood), a shot which he calls a pull. Note the diagram in the upper right-hand corner. The ball is even farther back than in Foley's photo.
BTW, Vardon's measurements expect your driver is forty two" lengthy, roughly a modern-day 7-timber. If you're simply over 5'9" tall, you will discover he is attaining for the ball simply a piece. (Yes, he gives all those measurements within the e book.) For our purposes, just note that his lead ft are over 21" from that white ball line whilst his trailing toes are only four" away.
Be certain to test out Foley's article in case you've been having problem getting a draw, Your problem may be the result of a bad setup.
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