Three not fore!

Dot points only - iPad mini again.

Average golfers need a few solid fundamentals, not lots of theory. I've done the hard yards to find three keys that will work. Forget all the other tips and techniques.

My keys (updated):

1. Don't try to hit too hard - it just doesn't work (as I found out on the w/e - stupid, stupid!). Hitting hard destroys the timing and balance needed for solid and (where wanted or needed) long golf shots.

2. Play off the front foot without swaying - absolutely crucial for consistent ball striking. The club needs to return time and time again to precisely the same spot, at a constant desired height. Swaying is the enemy of consistency. Don't move off the ball, get on the front foot at impact - just watch all good players - enough said.

3. Unless you are highly skilled with your hands, practise and play lots of golf, keep your left wrist flat (right handlers) during and at the top of the backswing to keep the club face square and maximise the chances of getting it square and slightly closing (as it must) through impact.

Numbers 1 and 2 are important fundamentals or keys, but number 3 was the clincher for me. It took me a long time to realise how important it is for all poor to average golfers (especially slicers - the vast majority) to become aware of their wrist and club face position. All other slice fix 'remedies' are virtually useless unless attention is given to wrist and club face issues.