How to use the Stack and Tilt technique to improve your swing 

Located in the idyllic Costa de los Pinos, Golf Club Son Servera provides the perfect setting to refine your game. If you're looking to enhance the consistency and control of your swing, the Stack and Tilt technique could be the key to taking your performance to the next level. In this article, we will explore its fundamentals, benefits, and how to apply it correctly on our 18-hole course, surrounded by the natural beauty of Mallorca.

What is Stack and Tilt?

Stack and Tilt is a swing method developed by Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer, designed to optimise body rotation and shot control. Unlike the traditional swing, this technique emphasises:

• Keeping weight centred throughout the entire swing.
• Creating a stable tilt axis to improve impact.
• Promoting a more controlled swing path, minimising errors.

This methodology enables a more solid contact with the ball and better energy transfer at impact, a crucial advantage when facing the challenges of Golf Club Son Servera.

Benefits of Stack and Tilt in Son Servera

Golfers who apply this technique at Golf Club Son Servera have experienced several advantages:

• Greater impact precision: Helps reduce inconsistent strikes, which is crucial on some of the most demanding holes, such as the iconic Pine Trap holes (3-7).
• Improved trajectory control: Facilitates lower and more controlled iron shots, ideal for navigating strategically placed bunkers and lakes.
• Reduction of common mistakes: Minimises slice and promotes a repeatable and effective swing.
• More efficient rotation: Enables better use of energy at impact, maximising distance without sacrificing accuracy.

How to apply the Stack and Tilt correctly

If you visit Golf Club Son Servera and want to try this technique, follow these steps:

1. Initial setup (stance)

• Position 55-60% of your weight on the front foot.
• Ensure that your spine tilts slightly towards the target.
• Maintain a balanced posture to prevent unnecessary movements.

2. Backswing

• Avoid shifting your weight backwards; keep it centered.
• Rotate your shoulders and hips around a stable axis.
• Keep your left arm extended and your right arm relaxed.

3. Downswing and impact

• Keep your head over the ball to ensure a solid strike.
• Hit the ground just after the ball to get a front divot.
• Use your body tilt to generate more power and accuracy.

4. Follow-Through (completion)

• Continue rotating your torso until all weight is on the front foot.
• Ensure you maintain balance, which indicates a well-executed swing.
• Do not lift your head too soon, as this can cause errors at impact.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Not tilting the spine correctly, which can affect shot direction.
• Shifting weight backwards during the backswing, reducing stability.
• Failure to complete the rotation, resulting in inconsistent shots.
• Poor ground contact, leading thin or thick shots.

Is Stack and Tilt right for you?

If you are a member or visitor at Golf Club Son Servera, this technique is ideal if:

• You seek greater consistency and accuracy in your game.
• You want to improve your iron play, which is essential for tackling many of the course’s challenging holes.
• You aim to reduce the slice and optimise your ball trajectory.

At Golf Club Son Servera, our Golf Academy features expert instructors who can help you apply the Stack and Tilt technique effectively. Book your tee time, come and practise with us, refine your swing, and take your game to the next level!