hitting the ball too low, losing distance

[TPG]

I got the golfing machine book several months ago and it correlates well with what my GolfTEC instruction teaches.... so I have been practicing the flat left wrist, clubhead lag (forward swing bottom) and correct plane in my basement for a couple of months - I finally get out to the driving range and seem to have a significant problem hitting the ball too low- it takes off well with lots of spin but stays low and does not achieve a normal distance - with Ben Doyle's admonition you can't have too much clubhead lag and Bobby Clampett forward swing bottom of 4 inches, I was suprised this could be an issue - any advise? How do I know the correct downward angle of impact?

 

[birdie_man]

Shaft needs to have less forward lean.

First thing to check probably is axis tilt.

(more of it)

Brian Manzella: "Keep your bowtie back." (pretend you're wearing one)

 

[TPG]

Ok, Thanks. will work on that next.... How will I know when I have the right amount of forward lean - I guess it would be when the ball is going the furthest, but I used to hit the 7 iron 150 - 155 when I "flipped" it, not hitting it as far now - it goes much lower....

 

[Jim Kobylinski]

you probably need more axis tilt at impact, get the right shoulder down plane.