Mirror, mirror on the wall, what do I really see after all? The truth is in what you see, not in what you feel.
If you've been struggling with your game, or just not playing the game; or if it's snowing or raining where you're at; or if you just haven't been able to play for a while for other reasons, here's what you can do: Get your clubs re-gripped and your loft and lies checked. When you get your clubs back with fresh new grips, get off to a fresh start with some basic fundamentals. You can work on them using nothing more than a mirror and a club.
Set up a mirror in a high-ceilinged room in your home (or the garage, or wherever). Bring or sneak, depending on your situation, a iron into the room. The mirror will give you an observer's perspective on your swing and set-up. Practice the fundamentals outlined on the next few pages in the mirror for 10 minutes a day.
Go slowly and observe what you are doing in the mirror. And every time you see something in the mirror you do not like, say, "Thank you, mirror, for showing me what I'm really doing." It's a kick! Especially for those of us easily entertained.
Checking Grip, Clubface, Stance and Ball Position
Grip
Find a good book (or view proper grips or watch this video) and try to match your grip to the pictures in the book, based on what you see
in the mirror.
Clubface
Take your grip and face the mirror. Look at the clubface in the mirror. Is it square, open or closed?
Stance
As you sole your 6-iron on the ground, your feet should be slightly wider than shoulder width and the left foot (for right-handed players) flared open about 20 degrees. Your right foot might also be flared depending on your flexibility. The less flexible you are, the more open your right foot should be. Your balance is 50-percent on each foot.
Ball Position
Place your club in the middle of your stance with the ball slightly forward. With your ball position slightly forward, your head should appear behind the ball.
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