Expert: Chip Aki - 1/18/2007

Question
im left handed and push to the left
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i average around 190, have a big hand but when i push off on my last step i go left really bad like 15 to 20 boards I've tried using a house shoe on my left foot and it helps but i need to push straighter can you help
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To control the drift on the last step, try to push your non slide knee to the approach.  This will help push you slide foot in a straighter line.

You dont say which way you drift?

Chip

Answer
If you are going to drift, at least you are drifting the more advantageous direction.
It might be a targeting issue too.  If your target is more than ten boards left of where your start on the approach, you will have the tendancy to walk towards the target and increase your drift.  If you find that your target has to be that far, or farther, in your stance turn your belly button towards your intended target.  This will open your hips in that direction, but may help you drift less.  
You may just have to go out on the approach, without the ball, and walk towards a specific spot on the approach.  Once you master that, bring the ball back into play.

Good luck,
Chip