"If you are looking for a quick and easy way to clean up your ball striking, try putting a ball between your forearms.It's a training aid that works for all shots in the game of golf and it can be found in any kids section at a retail store. The ball is going to allow us to feel our arms extended through the hitting area when we are striking the ball, as well as give us feedback if we don't extend." "I suggest heading to a short game practice area and starting with a smaller motion like a chip shot, and then graduate to a pitch shot, and then up to a fuller swing. With all three shots, the player will get the feel of striking the ball with good arm extension. " CHIP SHOT PITCH SHOT "As the player gets into the longer swing, they get a feel for how the trailing arm folds and straightens through the hitting area. As the arms roll over through the hitting area, the player will feel how the lead arm and then both arms fold on the follow through. If you don't take it to the range then just try it in your yard." FULL SWING For more information on The Villages Golf Academy or to schedule a lesson with an instructor, visit golfthevillages.com/golf-academy or call 352-259-8121. MAGAZINE 37http://www.golfthevillages.com/golf-academy