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Driver - The Big Miss

Being able to call an exaggerated start-line and curve before each swing, then execute it successfully, shows control and will improve awareness and the ability to control ball flight better. If you can exaggerate the opposite fault to your own then you are starting to learn how to correct your faults. Part of Driving — Start Direction training — score against par, track every attempt in the app, and see real improvement.

Intermediate Par 14 Max 19 10 min ~9 balls
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Why this drill

What this drill fixes

Where the ball starts is almost entirely controlled by the club face at impact. Push it right, pull it left — the face is responsible. Start direction drills like this one train you to aim and deliver the face accurately, so you can hit the ball where you're aiming, fix a slice, or reduce a pull. This is the foundation of consistent ball-striking. Part of TeeBetter's Start Direction training.

Instructions

Practice steps

Preview the flow here — full setup, scoring, and every step unlock in the app.

01 — THE CHALLENGE

Driver - The Big Miss

GOAL

Being able to call an exaggerated start-line and curve before each swing, then execute it successfully, shows control and will improve awareness and the ability to control ball flight better. If you can exaggerate the opposite fault to your own then you are starting to learn how to correct your faults.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Driver
COACH TIPS
  • If you can call a shot and execute it, no matter how wild it is, you have the ability to correct your faults.
  • For many people a feeling of the opposite miss/shot shape actually corrects their issues and results in a relatively straight ball flight.

FAQ

Common questions about Start Direction drills

What's the best drill to fix my slice?

Start direction and face-to-path drills. Gate drills (like Thread the Needle, Shrinking Goal Posts) train where the ball starts by focusing on face angle; curve drills (Curve From the Line, Curve to the Line, The Big Miss) train face and path together so you can reduce curvature or learn to hit a draw. Use a par and score every shot so you have a number to improve.

How do I stop pushing or pulling the ball?

Face control and start-line awareness. Drills that focus on where the ball starts and gate work with half swings help you feel and see face direction at impact. Practice with a clear target and score so you get objective feedback instead of relying on feel alone.

Practice this drill in the app — track every score, beat par, and see your progress over time. Free to start.

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