Questions & Answers Responses from PGA/LPGA Teachers on FINDaLESSON.com                                                                                  << BACK From Dennis, golfer: Please explain to me how to get into the San Snead "sit down" position so I can achieve more power effortlessly at the point of impact. I hit my short irons, 10 yards or so longer, until I max out at 165 with my seven iron. From 6, 5, 4 and 3, I don't increase any length and when I do it is not consistent. Help! PGA/LPGA TEACHING PROFESSIONAL RESPONSES: Florida "On the downswing, Sam Snead's left knee separates from his right knee which gives the appearance of the "sit down" position. Ben Hogan had a similar look as well. What you are looking at is one frame on Sam Snead's downswing which is an excellent example of how the lower body initiates the transition into the downswing. I wouldn't try to copy this one move, I would focus on the entire downswing process, making sure you initiate the downswing from the ground up (feet, knees, etc.) As Sam does to maximize your power with all of your clubs. Remember, you want to swing through the ball, so don't just be concerned with the point of impact." - Andrea Drake, Teaching Professional South Carolina "Dennis, Snead's "sit down" position is called "knee separation" and is created by starting the downswing with a lateral movement of the left knee. This allows the weight shift without allowing the hip to "spin out" It is a great move to work on - good luck!" - Mel Sole, Teaching Professional