Inside the Stripe Drill

When hitting striped range balls, align the stripe down the target line. Concentrate on hitting the inside of the stripe as you swing through the impact zone. This will encourage an inside-square-inside swing path.

Inside The Stripe Drill The inside-square-inside swing path produces straighter and longer shots. For tee shots on the course, align the brand name on the ball slightly to the right of the target line. Aim to make contact on the end of the brand name for the same effect.

Purpose

To develop an inside-square-inside swing path. Once you have developed a swing form the inside you will be well on your way toward realizing your true golf potential. The consistency in your shot pattern will increase dramatically as you groove a swing path that flows inside-to-square. Mastering the inside-square-inside swing path will help keep your right elbow in close to your body. This will help eliminate casting or other over the top moves that generally cause slices or pulls.
To hit longer straighter shots. Experienced golfers know that a draw (right to left) rolls much farther than a fade (left to right). Hitting a drive with a draw can increase your distance off the tee 10 to 20 yards. This becomes increasingly important when you become a senior golfer. Along with the inside-square-inside swing path you need a full arm and hand release to get the clubhead square at impact. This imparts a slight right to left spin on the ball.

Do.s and Don.ts
Be sure to compensate with your club selection to allow for the lower trajectory and greater roll on an inside-square-inside shot. For example, you might hit one club less because of the increased roll.
written by Joe Davidson www.SimpleGolf.com