Stance
Also known as: setup, address position
Your stance is how you position your feet, weight, and body at address before the swing. It sets your balance, swing width, and low point.
A sound stance places the feet roughly shoulder-width apart for a full swing, with weight balanced over the middle of the feet and the ball positioned according to the club (forward for a driver, more central for short irons). Stance width, ball position, and spine tilt at address pre-determine where the club bottoms out and how easily you can rotate. Many contact problems — thin shots, fat shots, loss of balance — start in the stance, not the swing.
Example — Driver setup
For a driver the ball sits opposite the lead heel and the spine tilts slightly away from the target, encouraging a positive attack angle.
Why it matters
A consistent stance is the foundation a repeatable swing is built on. SwingVantage looks at your setup before judging the motion, so a fix targets the real root cause.
Related terms
- Attack AngleAttack angle is the vertical direction the clubhead is moving at impact. Negative means hitting down on the ball; positive means hitting up.
- GripThe grip is how your hands hold the club. It is the only contact you have with the club, so it controls the clubface more than any other fundamental.
- TempoTempo is the overall timing and rhythm of your swing — the ratio of how long the backswing takes versus the downswing. A smooth, repeatable tempo is what makes contact consistent.
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