Having
a consistent pre-shot routine is something that is recommended for all players both for full shots and for putting. Purposes
of the routine are to help the player align for the shot and also help focus concentration. There is no agreement on either
any particular sequence for the routine or what needs to be included in an effective pre-shot routine. The only agreement
is that you should perform the same actions each time before hitting a shot or putt. The problem with current pre-shot
routines is that they do not address key elements of potential motion that exist within the forearms, wrists, and hands which
effect clubface alignment at impact. This problem applies to putting and chipping as well as full shots.
Generally a pre-shot routine consists of a sequence of movements that begin behind the ball and include visualizing the type
of shot or stroke the player intends to hit, then taking a stance to execute the shot or stroke. The waggle is also widely
used to preview the desired clubface angle as the player wishes it to be at impact. Gaining popularity is a partial backswing
where the player previews the position of the hands, arms, and clubface to make sure the club is in the proper position and
on the proper path for the type of shot to be hit.
The fact that the clubface position needs to be checked is evidence
that its alignment is subject to variation as soon as the backswing begins. Variation is due to potential rotational motion
that exists within the hands, wrists, and forearms. The player must guard against the clubface opening or closing from the
intended position, and also from a mis-directed club path. For players who intentionally open or close the clubface during
the backswing, an added dimension of timing a corresponding rotation during the forward stroke is present.
The Dynalign
dynamic pre-shot alignment routine can effectively remove potential motion from the hands, wrists, and forearms so that the
clubface remains in the desired alignment from address through impact. The result is that the player can set the clubface
in a square, closed, or open position at address with a greatly increased probability that the clubface will remain in that
configuration through impact.
An additional advantage of the Dynalign routine is that the golfer needs to learn only one
basic pre-shot routine for full shots and well as putting and chipping. The reason is that the Dynalign pre-shot routine
can provide clubface stability no matter what type of shot or stroke is to be made.
With the introduction of the Dynalign
pre-shot routine, a golfer has a choice to continue to use traditional alignment methods which are easily susceptible to variation
and require difficult timing during the forward swing, or use a method that can provide a more stable clubface and relies
significantly less upon independent timing.
