[Rockford35]

I was reading an article in the latest issue of Canadian Golfer, where one teaching pro had a breakthru (in his eyes) idea of having the ball in once place in your stance for all shots. It makes sense, considering then you should theoretically have one swing. If it's back, a decending blow, if it's forward, a sweep. It would be different for each player, whatever they are most comfortable with.

Now, I went out and tried this. I dunno about you, but putting a 3 iron off my right foot like my wedge results in wormburning idiot shots. I really don't get this train of thought. Middle of your stance for a driver? Huh?

I'm with you Lyle. I play my shots from basically a 5" patch on the ground, long irons forward and shorter to the rear. Depending on the shot required (higher, lower, check) i move the ball ahead or back 1" to achieve this and it seems to work just fine.

It is interesting to examine all the schools of thought tho.

R35