#thin shot

Think of the ball as an object that is to be trapped in between the club and the ground as you hit it. This is in contrast to thinking of the ball as an object that needs to be pushed up by the club using an ascending club path.

Try and keep the wrist hinge that you formed at the top of the swing in place for as long as possible as you bring the club down towards impact. This is in contrast to beginning to unhinge your wrists as you bring the club down during the downswing.

Remember to shift weight towards the back/right foot during the backswing and towards the front/left foot during the downswing and onward. This is in contrast to shifting weight in the exact opposite way, a swing error known as the reverse pivot.

Remember to press your hands forward at address so that they are located ahead of the ball slightly. This is in contrast to positioning them in line with the ball or behind the ball.

Focus on keeping your upper body forward tilt – or spine angle – constant throughout the swing, or at least until after impact. This is in contrast to starting to ‘stand up’ shortly before impact where the upper body starts to rise and reduce its forward tilt.

Focus on the front of the golf ball as you first address it, and throughout as you execute your swing. The front of the ball here refers to the half that is facing the target, or the half that is furthest away from your clubface. This is in contrast to looking at the ball in a general sense, or to look at the general area of where the ball lies.

Focus on keeping your head at the same vertical level – or distance from the ground – throughout the first two sections of your swing, from address to impact. This is in contrast to seeing your head move down and up as you perform your backswing and downswing through impact. Note that it is ok to lift your head gradually as you perform the follow through and move towards the ultimate finish position.