Carried to extremes, the correct position, with the left hand on top, would tend to produce hook shots, whereas, the incorrect position, with the left hand too far in front, would tend to produce slice shots.
So much for Step 1 of the position.
Step 2-Place feet in position.
The proper place to stand is in a position where the ball will be opposite the left heel. A line running from the ball to the inside part of the left heel will be at right angles to the line of the shot. The feet should be so placed that the toes of both feet are parallel to the line of the shot.
This position is to be assumed on all shots and with all clubs. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule and these will be indicated later; however, the basic rule is that the ball is always played opposite the left heel with all clubs (the position is not changed for each club).
The reason that the ball is played opposite the left foot is very clear. In order to raise the club to the top of the swing when making the stroke, the player should use the right side of his body. In order to accomplish this the weight must be on the right foot. When the player brings the club down into and through the ball, the player should use his left side, and in order to use the left side the weight must be on the left foot. Therefore, as the ball is being hit, the player will be balanced on his left foot. The swing, therefore, will be centered at that point, opposite the left foot, and that is where the ball should be played with all clubs.
The feet should never be wider apart than the width of the shoulders. In other words, always use a narrow, rather than a wide, stance because with the narrower stance it is easier to shift the weight to the right foot for the upswing and reshift it to the left foot for the downswing.
Step 3-Complete the grip by bringing the right hand to the club. continue to the first half of the golf shot...