Primary Uses Of The Path Pro
Eliminate Swaying
Eliminate swaying by angling or pointing the pad towards the ground and positioning the Path Pro behind you. Take your stance with your back leg an inch or so from the pad. Set a ball down and make a swing. If your thigh or knee hits the pad on your backswing then you know you are sliding laterally too much and need to work on turning the hips more through the shot. Work on this until you no longer hit the pad.
Proper Impact
For the proper impact position, set the pad pointing upward and slightly ahead of your lead shoulder. Make sure there is enough clearance below the arm for the clubhead to pass. Set a ball down under the bend of the arm and hit shots trying to emulate the line the pad forms. This insures that you maintain a proper angle with your wrists and that your hands lead the clubhead through to impact.
Eliminate Lunging
Eliminate lunging by setting the Path Pro in the same position as shown above for swaying. But, in this case, position the unit just ahead of your lead leg. Set a ball down and hit shots while maintaining a firm left or lead side. Stay behind the pad through impact. If you hit the pad you know you are moving ahead of the ball.
Expand the Impact Zone
Expand the impact zone and swing along your target line by pointing the yellow pad at your target and parallel to the ground at waist high. Put a ball down and hit shots by first seeing the ball between your feet and the pad. As you master this, lower and move closer to the pad until you see the pad between your feet and the ball. This not only forces you to swing along your target line longer and with a squarer clubface, but also aligns you to your target and stops a slice by eliminating the over the top move.
Proper Extension
Insure the proper extension and follow through by setting the pad closer to the ground and pointing away from you and at the target. Set a ball down beneath the arm's bend and start hitting shots. This drill will force you to stay down on the ball and extend through the shot as long as you can. You can angle the pad slightly upward to allow for easier clearance.
"Stuck" or Trapped Position
Eliminate the "stuck" or trapped position causing a hook by setting the unit up behind you and angling the pad upward and tilted back towards your shoulder. This will also allow you to check your swing plane. Set up with it against your trailing side and give yourself plenty of clearance. Put balls down and hit shots keeping your arms and hands in front of your body. If your arms drop too far to the inside, you will brush or hit the pad. Continue this drill until to consistently miss the pad.
Eliminate Over-Swinging
Eliminate over-swinging using the optional extension piece and positioning the Path Pro behind you and on your backswing side. Set the pad parallel to the ground, pointing towards the front and over your shoulder. Adjust it up or down depending on where you want your backswing to stop. Now hit shots engraining the position you want your backswing in every time.
Maintain Balance
Maintain balance and posture by positioning the Path Pro behind you with the pad behind your knees or in the small of your back. Hit shots to see if the pressure of the pad remains consistent. If not, you know that you are out of balance or that your spine angle is changing throughout your swing.
Control Distance
Control your distance by setting the Path Pro up behind you and on your backswing side. Position the pad parallel to the ground and pointing towards the front. Hit shots while restricting your backswing and letting your arms make contact with the pad. Make note on the distance each shot travels. You can then adjust the pad up or down depending on the distance you want to engrain.