[cometgolfer]

I just returned from the range where I worked the short game. I sort of made a decision this week to try hitting for my short game shots due to some terribly erratic rounds of golf lately, especially around the greens. I typically swing on all shots buy have studied and experimented on a few occasions with hitting and have waffled between the 2 procedures for shots around the green.

Anyway, some more things clicked for me and the consistency of my short game shots (various ones) seemed much better using:

- impact fix
- angled hingeing
- "heavy" extensor action (I always find extensor action easier to apply when hitting)
- punch elbow
- angle of approach
- distance control based on the amount of right arm "thrust"

Worked it around the greens for an hour or so and just had to go hit some full swing shots with it. I'm a real mental midget when it comes to fiddling with my swing, but I can't help it. I love working and tweaking my swing.

Anyway... I just seem to make more consistent center-face contact when hitting (or my interpretation of hitting). When I got to the Driver, I was hitting it "ok", straighter and more consistent, but not quite as solid or as long as when I make a "good" swinging motion. But (and to chime in on Bucket's comments) as I made a few adjustments, I realized my start-down seemed a little quick. When I focused more on the slooowwww start down the Driver got more solid and very close to the distance I achieve when swinging.

My game has been in a slump for about a month now so I've decided to sacrifice a couple of casual rounds and utilize a hitting motion for the weekend. I feel like I have a better understanding of the pattern primarily through incubation, and am anxious to see how it performs.