How to Align Your Body for Straight Golf Shots

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If you don't know how to aim in golf, your RST mechanics won't matter. Find out how you can master alignment.

  • Some golfers like to flare the left foot at setup
  • You can do this if you like - just be sure to line up square before moving that foot
  • For a draw or a fade line up feet, hips, & shoulders in the direction you want the ball to start
  • To hit a 10 yard fade, line 10 yards left of the target line, start the ball in that direction & allow it to fade right


Aiming seems to be an oversight in many golfer's minds, I often have no idea where a student is about to hit the golf ball when they first setup! I think it's often a surprise to them as well because when I show them where they were actually aiming they seem shocked!

Learning how to setup to the golf ball correctly and get properly aligned is one of the most difficult things to adjust when building a proper golf swing, but it must be something your persevere through. This golf instruction video walks you through how to setup correctly and aim so you can hit your ball at the target everytime.

Many golfers think aiming is just about pointing the clubface in a specific direction. But it's your body that moves that golf club, so it's actually your body that needs to be aimed first to the target, then worry about the club face angle.  Once your feet are properly aligned to the target, the rest of your body should fall into place.

Your feet, knees, hips and shoulders should all point at the target or technically slightly left of the target as your body traces a parallel line to the target line. Parallel lines never intersect, so your feet should technically not be pointing at the actual target. If they did, you'd be crossed up with the clubface angle if it was pointing at the target.

A simple key to working on your alignment is to lay down alignment sticks. These simple golf training aids. which can be purchased here, make working on alignment a breeze. There is only one trick to using alignment sticks - you have to pull them out of your golf bag and actually use them!

The biggest mistake most golfers use with most training aids is they don't put them into use. While most golf training aids are complete junk, the few that are worthwhile have to actually be used! Novel concept, I know. But they won't do you any good sitting in your golf bag.

Alignment is such an important part of becoming a great golfer that practicing with alignment sticks regularly is mandatory. It's so easy for bad alignment habits to creep in that you have to continually keep up on your alignment. At least once a month, throw down the alignment sticks and hit a full a bucket of balls so that you can continue to train your eyes to what being properly aligned will look like.

  Nothing is more frustrating than hitting a perfect shot that flies into the water, just because you didn't line up correctly. How you're going to aim in the golf swing is a really common and misunderstood part of the swing that leads to a lot of great shots ending up in the water or in the hazard. So we're going to talk about what really goes on in setup, and how you get aimed properly so that you can make sure that you don't waste any of those great golf swings. We've only got a limited number, right? We want to make sure that we get every one out on the target, and we've got to make sure that we aim correctly to do that.

  When we talk about alignment, what we're really talking about is the alignment of our joints, of our body. Talking about the alignment of our shoulders, the alignment of our hips, our knees, and our feet, in relationship to the target line, and lastly the club face angle. That's the most important one. That one's got to be pointed at the target at some point in order to get the ball to go where we want it to.

  What so many golfers do, because they set up really right side dominant with their right arm on top of the club, because they're way too right side dominant, is they start getting their shoulders really open in relationship to the target line, which is the line pointing straight at the flag in this case. I want to imagine that this club is pointing directly at the target.

  I'm going to address one thing before we get into this any further, is that a lot of people are trying to figure out whether or not their target line that the ball's on should be right at the flag, or the target line that their feet are on. So if I'm standing here with my feet, and the ball's out here, well this is technically going to be a couple feet right of the target if my feet are on the target line, if my feet are on that flag.

  Well, I don't know about you, but from 180 yards out, if I was only two feet right of the flag, I wouldn't worry about it. Whether or not you want to use the target line that the ball's on, or your feet, it really doesn't matter. Pick one, because you're only talking about being a couple feet off either way here. It's relatively irrelevant. If you fee more comfortable getting your feet line pointed straight at the target, that's fine. Or if you want to use the ball and just have this what we call parallel left, meaning that this is two feet parallel left of the target line, that's fine as well. It's again, we're talking about a couple of feet here.

  But now let's talk about what happens for so many golfers, because they get really right side dominant. They'll start setting up like this. They have the ball way back in their stance, and now my shoulders, the angle that my chest, my torso, and my shoulders are on, is crossing this feet line. Now all of a sudden the plane and path that the club is going to travel on going back is going to be off, and now all of a sudden it's going to be really hard to bring it around coming down.

  We want to make sure that we get all of these lines, the angle that our feet are on, our knees, our hips, and our chest, are all going to be parallel to each other. There's not going to be one pointing this way, and then one pointing this way. All of a sudden you start building in all these crazy, goofy compensations in your swing that are really hard to overcome. When you set up square, everything becomes much easier. That's what we want you to do with RST, is that everything's going to be stacked on top of each other in parallel lines straight down the target line.

  Now there's one little exception to this, and that is, your toe line can actually be a little bit off, because if you splay your left foot out at address, let me get both of my toes here right on the edge of this shaft, but my feet are dead square right now. I open my left foot up little bit. Now you'll notice there's a half-inch gap here between the shaft and my left foot. That's okay. If you set up perfectly square and then open your foot up a little bit, it's not going to be perfectly parallel with that line. It's going to actually be off a little bit. So technically, if you're getting really specific, we actually measure off the back of your foot, rather than your toes. But you can't really see the back of your foot when you're in setup now, can you?

  Again, we're only talking about a couple of degrees here, unless you set up really open with your foot for some reason, which we wouldn't want you to do. It's okay if you set up this way and then open your foot up a little bit. This line is technically a little bit left of the target line. Again, you're talking about a small range. What we don't want to see, and what we see very commonly, is that they're really open with their shoulders or their hips, or really closed or something like this, and now we know we've got a golf swing that's kind of a bandaid approach. It's got a bunch of compensations that we want to take out and start cutting the cancer out of your swing and start building in proper fundamentals, and it all starts with setup.

  Aim correctly. Use parallel lines. All of a sudden, you'll at least know where the ball's supposed to be starting. You may not hit it exactly where you're trying to yet, but you'll get there. As you get comfortable setting up consistently with parallel lines, you'll be able to start knowing when you start making bad moves in your swing, whether or not it was your setup or the golf swing.

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Ronald
Hi how do you feel about moving the right foot back as you use longer clubs
January 18, 2024
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Ronald. I don't think it's necessary for most clubs. The driver I don't see any issues with as it will help promote a more inside path into the strike as you are trying to have a positive angle of attack.
January 19, 2024
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Jeffrey
I'm a new member and so far this is great content, there seems to be a lot of similarities between the Rotary Swing and Hogan's 5 Lessons which is an awesome thing in my opinion. Thanks!
February 28, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jeffrey. I am glad that you are enjoying the website and content. However, there are many more differences than similarities to the 5 Lessons. But, I definitely see how you could correlate some of the same principles.
March 1, 2019
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Norbert
Can you do a video of how to actually take aim? Personally, I like to lift up my club in hand (even the putter on the green), close one eye and pick an intermediate point between ball and target. Works fine when the ball lies on a flat surface, but not when elevated (or below my feet) with the elevation not parallel being to the target. Curvature of the ball flight aside, this method can go terribly wrong as the intermediate point picked from this method seems to be fallacious. In those situations I am really at sea. Any suggestions?
January 16, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Norbert. I can ask the team for you. It sounds like you are picking an intermediate target much too far when aiming. How close is your intermediate target you choose?
January 16, 2019
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Norbert
5 feet from the tee or fairway, 1-3 feet on the green, depending on distance to hole. But I don't think that is the cause of this specific problem I have. Please let me elaborate my question: imagine you are with your skateboard at the left hand side of a u-pipe and you want to go to the opposite right hand side. Depending on where you are while travelling the u-pipe you will get (discrete) intermediate points that are not on the path of your remaining journey (they point higher or lower depending on whether the surface is convex or concave). Back to golf: on ondulating greens or fairways intermediate points as aimpoints (ignore ball flight curvature or borrow for break), taken by the method described, can be completely wrong. So, how do I take aim in those situations? I usually just forget about the intermediate point and try to "feel" the starting direction, but something crisper would give me more confidence.
January 17, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Norbert. I've spoken to Chuck about your dilemma. We are on the same page. We've never made it much more complicated than picking a point a few feet in front of the ball and aligning the face to it. There are adjustments you need to make depending on the severity of the slope. Which you can see in the Specialty Shots Section (ball above and below feet - sidehill lies). I would make sure that you are making proper setup adjustments for the situation first and practicing with alignment rods. This should give you a little more confidence and trust in where you are aiming/pointing. I apologize that I don't have a more detailed description to help out with your specific issue.
January 17, 2019
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Brett
As I understand parallel left, it may have the appearance of being 5 to 15 yards left of target, depending on how far out you are. In the video it seems he’s say the body is pointing basically at the target, that the parallel is only a few feet. For the life of me if I lay down sticks parallel it doesn’t look like only a few feet 200 yards down range This seems to me to be too closed and setting up for a pull.
October 26, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Brett. The perception of how parallel left may change the further distance you go. It sounds like to me you have a pretty good grasp of parallel left. If you seem closed it might be because you over corrected the aiming of the body and you are aimed directly at the target.
October 27, 2018
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Daniel
Can you suggest a preshot routine to get/keep shoulders aligned? My typical miss is a mild straight push right. I’m pretty sure it’s an alignment issue though maybe sometimes a backswing inside. I try to pick an intermediate target, square the clubface to that, set right foot, left foot parallel to target line, then take grip (after keeping left hand by left hip as in putting routine in an attempt to keep left shoulder back). Despite all this, the push creeps back as I get into the round. So a recommended preshot routine would be helpful. Thanks.
June 25, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Clark. I don't mind your routine listed here. The shoulder alignment issue is a tough one. There isn't a quick fix. For example: that's why on the LPGA and other tours you will see caddies stand behind the player right before they swing checking alignment positions. You can work your way out of the problem. If you can have someone watch you when setting up. Or, even just put a club across the chest and check your self when all the setup is completed. Then, rest the club back behind the ball being very meticulous not change the shoulder line.
June 26, 2018
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Daniel
Craig, thanks for the quick reply. Your comment on LPGA caddies gave me an idea: set the 360 Eyeline mirror behind me on the range. Just tried it in the living room with club across shoulders. Feels like my right shoulder is looking past the left shoulder at the target, but it isn’t—just in line. Probably have to do this a few hundred times until it feels natural, and then still be vigilant, every time. (Like I do with putts.) Thanks again.
June 26, 2018
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Kevin
My right leg is slightly shorter than my left. When I line up with my feet square, my right knee has less flex than my left and my hips are slightly closed. Do you think I should consciously turn my hips to a square position?
February 21, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Kevin. Ideally, you want the lines square at address. How much shorter? What happens, or feedback do you get when having proper trail knee flexion at address?
February 21, 2018
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Kevin
Thanks. My right leg is about 3/4 inch shorter then the left. So when I take a square stance with equal weight distribution, my right knee straightens a bit (relative to the left knee) and the lower half of my body becomes slightly closed. This happens naturally, and for years, i never noticed it. If i increase the flex in my right knee at address, it messes with the weight distribution i feel in my feet. Basically, my weight shifts forward to the ball of my right foot. On the other hand, If i simply open my hips a little so that they are square to the target line, I get a feeling of squareness -- although my knees remain closed. This feels like the best solution. Any thoughts? I'm
February 22, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Kevin. You definitely want to shy away from settling on the ball of your foot and too much placement of weight on the trail side before swinging. If you can get the weight centered over the ankle joints, 50/50 distribution, lines as square as possible with hips, and hyper focus on maintaining the trail knee flexion. Your tendency will be when shifting and rotating is to continue straightening the trail leg. Keep the trail knee very stable.
February 22, 2018
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Mariam
Hi, as a former baseball player, I have a very strong tendency to aim to the right with a closed stance. With alignment aids, I can of course correct this (at least temporarily). I have two questions. 1. Reading the posts below, I don't think I'm alone in struggling with this issue. I have a bad habit of aiming to the right and it would be really wonderful to have a drill I could work on to break this habit. 2. Unfortunately, by aiming to the right, I believe I have built in a compensation where I release across my body (so that my club contacts the ball squarely - at least with reference to the target to allow the ball to start out on my intended target line). When I try to release straight down the target line, I end up often with a radical push. Since I already fight a two-way miss (aimed right and then hook) this push results in some awful shots endangering poor souls 2 fairways over. Sorry to ramble. Any insights into either question would be very helpful.
December 7, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jay. The typical tendency for most golfers is to aim right and compensate the plane/release coming down as you described. Other than using alignment sticks and finding an intermediate point between the target and club using that as your alignment spot. It is a real tough battle to correct.
December 7, 2017
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Dave
RS golf is great. On aiming in the past week or so I began 3d aiming. Lining up feet and such is the same but I also pick a landing spot - fairway or green. This keeps me from over swinging. I'll pick a spot say in the middle of fairway and maybe 170 out from the tee. If I hit it I'm good usually I'll go by the target a bit. For my game 190 in the midle is fine. I can get to the green on most par 4s. The target spot keeps me from swinging too gard. If I need more I go up a club
October 9, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Dave. Awesome. Thanks for the positive post.
October 9, 2017
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Les
A friend of mine, who is a golf pro, told me about a trick he teaches that helps with aiming. He calls it the 'gun-sight' method. As you look down the line toward the target you pick out a reference mark, be it a weed, divot, etc, within a few feet of the ball. You then use that mark to line up your club face and then parallel your body. I find it works great with farther targets. If I have time and can't find a proper mark, I'll grab a tee and place it line with the target. I'm not a pro so don't judge me.
September 6, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Les. Pro's and better players often use that same approach.
September 6, 2017
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Andrew
To Francisco's question from January, I went for an iron fitting and was told that my stance was a little too wide (I've since watched the videos on that subject - very helpful!), and I was told that my shoulders were open, pointing left of the target line. I understand your point about using an alignment rod to check to make sure the shoulders are aligned properly, but my question, like Francisco's, is: What is the correct way to *fix* my left-aligned shoulders? Do I just pull my right shoulder back, or push my left shoulder forward, or some combination of the two? Or something else? Thanks!
July 20, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Andrew. Typically, the trail shoulder is protracting forward leading you to be somewhat out of the box and aimed left. I would make sure the blade is retracted and in the box. Followed by a slight pull of the trail shoulder to square up.
September 6, 2017
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John21337
I am a right handed golfer; I understand what you mean by setting up parallel, but I still mess it up and am consistently too open and start the ball to the right. Do you have any other advice to help me? John
June 12, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello John. Proper aiming takes practice. If you are struggling with it on the course, or even just the range. I've had many players that still have to constantly practice it. Aligning themselves to the target. Setting down alignment rods. Making the proper adjustments and then trying to repeat without them (rods) at the same target.
June 12, 2017
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Kathy
This was a great video as a new golfer (1 yr) and using RST as my instructor this was a very clear and simple explanation......thank you!
March 2, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Thanks Kathy for the post.
March 2, 2017
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Matt
hi guys, I'm really starting to see some progress with lots of reps and great insights from my instructor Patrick. One thing I can't quite sort out though is my aim. My driver and low irons are fine but for some reason my 9 iron and above (PW, SW, gap) all often start left of the target and have significantly more draw on them than the lower clubs (if anything the lower clubs miss right of target and go straighter). Any suggestions off the top of your head? I'm right-handed by the way.
February 12, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Matt. Thanks for the positive feedback on Patrick. Sounds like you may be a little steep into the strike. A little steep with a shut club causing some left-left flight. Make sure you give yourself time in the transition. When the club gets shorter some players tend to rush the transition. Good sit into the lead side with a passive upper half (How to Fix Swing Plane and Path).
February 13, 2017
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Matt
brilliant, thanks Craig. Rings very true. cheers!
February 13, 2017
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Francisco
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January 30, 2017
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Francisco
The instructions on "how to" align down/ parallel to the target line are missing on this video. I set-up "right side dominant" as explained, and my shoulders do point left of the target line. What is the correct way to approach correct alignment?
January 30, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Francisco. You want the feet, hips and shoulders square or parallel to the target line. You can put an alignment rod across your chest or use a club and check to make sure everything is inline with one another.
January 30, 2017
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Jim
Nice video. I have a problem setting up "square" in that I can't get my legs, and shoulders on same line. Did I miss something in the set up video that can cure that? Also, what do you think of Jack Nicklaus technique of picking a spot out few feet from ball and lining up to that? Thanks!
January 15, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jim. I don't think you missed anything from the setup video. Picking spot can definitely be a useful tool. Tiger and a few others use the same method.
January 15, 2017
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Jim
Okay, thanks. My actual question was is there a key to make sure hips, shoulder and so on are in alignment. I have a problem with that. Thanks.
January 16, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jim. There really isn't a special or easier trick other than placing the alignment rod across your shoulders, hips, etc. like Chuck performs in the video. Comparing it to the club on the ground.
January 17, 2017
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hardy
have a question? bottom of clubface perpendicular to target line?
October 12, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Hardy. Yes.
October 12, 2016
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Loran
Then, there is basically just one swing for all, without altering the swing plane? Is this how Tiger Woods achieves his swing shapes? The direction of the shoulders and body are a better indicator for aim than flaring foot?
March 26, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Loan. Yes, there is basically one swing for all. The direction of the shoulders and body are a better indicator than foot splay.
March 26, 2016
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James
In the full swing, trying to hit a straight shot, where is the club face pointing in relation to the swing path? Is it "square" to the swing path though out or does the face rotate open and then square to the swing path at impact?
December 29, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello James. The club is always rotating. The club will work back and down on plane. But, will rotate from an open position to a square one at lining up with the swing path and intended target.
December 29, 2015
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Saverio
Hi Clay. When you set up open to the target line to play a fade; your ball position effectively moves back in your stance and it moves forward in your stance when you set up closed to the target line to play a draw. Therefore, you should adjust your ball position to compensate for this fact. I'm I correct? Thanks.
December 3, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Saverio. Yes, your ball position will need to be adjusted. For more help on maneuvering the ball take a look at the 9 Days to Amazing Ball Striking Section.
December 4, 2015
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david
Thanks Chad. I think I've been guilty of lining get up with my left foot already flared open so the net effect is I'm closed to the target. I'll be sure to line up first before opening left foot. Thanks for making this point.
October 27, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. Happy to hear you found a clue to fixing your aim.
October 27, 2015
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Chad
Question: I have tried the parallel to the target strategy for years and found that I do not see the lines. I think I am parallel but my playing partners point out after my shot has gone into the trees or out of bounds that I aimed to the left or the right. For those of us that are directionally challenged isn't there some other ways to insure correct alignment?
September 11, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Chad. Other than picking an intermediate target and aligning the face. Then, matching your body lines to where the club is aimed. There aren't many tip/tricks for proper alignment. If I can think of a better way for you I will post it.
September 13, 2015
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jim
I am confused a bit. I have heard to hit a draw you set up straight and swing to right field and have a good release. On this video it is said to actually set up right and swing straight along body and the draw will come from the release. Please clarify this for me.
July 28, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jim. The club face determines 85% of our ball flight. If you only alter the path by swinging to right field. You aren't maximizing how to curve the ball and you don't want the ball starting too far off target just to hit a draw. Take a look at the 9 Days to Amazing Ball Striking Section - How to Hit a Draw.
July 28, 2015
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Jordan
where is a video on how far to be away from the ball during setup?
June 28, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jordan. Distance from the ball is determinant on how your arms hang at setup. When the arms hang neutrally from the shoulder joints and through the elbow joints. That is the preferred distance from the ball. Proper Hinging from the Hips in the Setup Section will help with the arm placement.
June 29, 2015
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Loran
My iron play is all over the place. Ball flight is unpredictable. Not sure if my aim is bad or my swing. Don't know if I should focus on swing changes or work on course management.
May 31, 2015
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Loan. If your ball flight is all over the place. Could be a factor of setup or swing. I would work on first nailing the setup and your aim. It's much easier to correct those and then you can determine if the irons have straightened out any from the correct positioning.
June 1, 2015
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Michael
Regarding Aim, Clay discussed aiming left for fades and right for draws (right-handed player). There was no mention of ball position. I've always been confused on this point. Say I'd like to hit a fade; should I first set up for a straight shot, with normal ball position, then aim left? Obviously, the ball would then be positioned farther back along my swing arc, so contact would occur with a slightly open club face. But, wouldn't I make contact farther back on the swing arc than desired? Alternatively, should I aim left (where I want the ball to start) with normal ball position for a straight shot, then aim my club face at my target?
January 24, 2015
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Mike, It's the exact same ball position for fades, straight shots or draws. Especially for this drill because we're trying to get you to feel how to start the ball out right or left. Once you master the ability to control your starting line then you can move on to shaping shots where you move your feet. We move the ball forward in the stance for the driver to increase the angle of attack to get more launch, but that's about it. R.J.
January 25, 2015
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Michael
Thanks R.J. I'm a new member, and really like what I've seen so far. Wish I had access to this program 20 years ago!
January 26, 2015
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R.J. (Certified RST Instructor)
Mike, You're welcome and I feel the same way! If you ever have any questions about the swing, feel free to ask on the forum and welcome to the site! R.J.
January 26, 2015
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Jason
Do you have a good technique to do this durring a round without an alignment stick?
May 29, 2014
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Look for little keys on the ground. There may be a old divot, leaf, or dis-colored patch of grass you can concentrate on to takes its place. Some people use there club and hold it out in front of them to mimic the placements of the alignment stick
May 29, 2014
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Frank
does the club face stay pointed ( square) to the target line? When you open or close to the target line to get your fade or draw doesn't that change the position of the ball? Does it stay on your left ear?
May 15, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
If you go into the bonus videos 9 days to amazing ball striking video #2 there is a good amount of info on what the face should be doing in relationship to the path and target.
May 16, 2014
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David
I'll try that ! Thank you very much!
May 2, 2014
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David
There is only 2 videos...& nothing bout how to line up the shoulders. Just cuz one tilts the shoulder that doesn't square the shoulders to the target. Do u have any advice ?
May 2, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
When you add axis tilt, the shoulder line should still be square to the target line. You may need to use mirror or camera for a bit to get the correct feeling of the shoulder line being square with axis tilt.
May 2, 2014
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David
I'm having trouble with the left shoulder when aiming it pulls to the left when I set the club, my feet r parallel but my left shoulders is pointing left of the target. What can I do to square the shoulders with my feet? Is there any videos on alignment beside this one?
May 1, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Check out the axis tilt videos in the setup sections of both the program and advanced.
May 1, 2014
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Nigel
I understand the alignment for a fade or draw relative to the target line, but where is the club face aimed? Does it continue to face the target?
April 23, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
The club face should be perpendicular to the foot line that you are setting up with.
April 23, 2014
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Frank
So the answer is yes? or no? I am confused...
May 13, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Depending on the line that you are feet are on, you want the bottom grove of the golf club to meet the foot line perpendicularly. If you were trying to hit a straight shot, then your club face would be aimed at the target and the bottom grove would be perpendicular to the foot line.
May 14, 2014
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Mehdi
I am a little slow here and am having issues duplicating on the range. So in the case of a draw I would turn my feet, hips and shoulder right of the target line . if then i would adjust the club face to be perpendicular to my toe line (should i adjust the club face with the hands or grip?) . Wouldn't that create a straight shot to the right of my target line? also it feels awkward to leave the ball at the same location , it feels the balls is a bit behind where i d like it to be.
June 27, 2015
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Mehdi, we have some videos on the site in the downswing section that discuss how to hit draws and fades. Take a look at those and see if they help. There are also some articles with those videos that will further assist you. If they do not help, feel free to post up more questions and we will gladly assist you.
July 1, 2015
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Nigel
If I set up two tour sticks on the ground, one as my target line and a parallel one for my toe line, the optics of where my toes are aiming isn't the target. Standing behind the toe line stick, and extrapolating it into the distance, I have the appearance that my toes are aimed considerably left of my target. If I am my toe line at the target, my stance is closed.
April 23, 2014
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
The toe line should be just a bit left and the ball line should be bisecting the target when working on parallel lines for a straight shot.
April 23, 2014

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