Hitting the ball fat a LOT!

Question
Hi Mark, I'm a lefty, and I've been at the sport for 2 years now. I'm told that I have good potential and power. But I hit the ball fat a LOT. Seems that no one can tell me why as they look at me. I try to swing through the ball, but somehow I keep hitting about a half inch behind it or a little less. I get decent distance but hardly ever hear that "click" that you hear when you've hit the ball first.If I could get this under control, I would be so much better. Any help would greatly be appreciated.This is the first of many questions to com.

Answer
Hello Decarius,

Thanks for the quesiton. I too am a lefty.

To see why you are striking the ball fat without seeing your swing is difficult but here are a few points that may help.

Firstly make sure you are transfering your weight from your left side onto your right side in the downswing.
Secondly make sure as you make your downswing that your right HIP (not shoulder) is one of the first things to move and continues to turn all the way through.

These two points should help.

Let me know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Marc Evans.