For a normal trajectory pitch shot, the centerline of the body should be positioned how in relation to the ball?

For a normal trajectory pitch shot, the centerline of the body should be positioned how in relation to the ball?

• A. Move it behind the ball
• B. Place it directly over the ball
• C. Place it ahead of the ball
• D. Not aligned with the ball

Answer: (B)

Keeping your centerline (spine) directly over the ball is the setup that promotes a solid, centered strike for a normal trajectory pitch. When your body is positioned with the center over the ball, your weight stays balanced and your hands can stay in front of the ball through impact, allowing the clubhead to meet the ball on a slightly descending arc. This helps you compress the ball cleanly, control the loft, and produce a reliable low-to-mid flight with good stopping power. If the centerline sits behind the ball, contact tends to be too shallow or fat, making the shot feel heavy and inconsistent. If it sits ahead of the ball, you’re likely to top or scoop the ball, altering direction and trajectory. Centering your posture over the ball keeps the swing path and impact aligned for consistent results.

Keeping your centerline (spine) directly over the ball is the setup that promotes a solid, centered strike for a normal trajectory pitch. When your body is positioned with the center over the ball, your weight stays balanced and your hands can stay in front of the ball through impact, allowing the clubhead to meet the ball on a slightly descending arc. This helps you compress the ball cleanly, control the loft, and produce a reliable low-to-mid flight with good stopping power.

If the centerline sits behind the ball, contact tends to be too shallow or fat, making the shot feel heavy and inconsistent. If it sits ahead of the ball, you’re likely to top or scoop the ball, altering direction and trajectory. Centering your posture over the ball keeps the swing path and impact aligned for consistent results.