There is, quite simply, not enough room for an effective arc of swing. In this situation you have to lift the club vertically rather than swing back and turn. This scenario produces a swing plane that is too steep and you are forced to 'chop down and across' the ball. This not only leads to a significant loss of power but also that dreadful slicing action. S etting the ball the correct distance from your body is a critical foundation for the development of sound swing plane and smooth strike through the ball.
G etting the correct distance is neither a matter of guesswork nor a call for a tape measure.
The procedure is relatively simple and straightforward. Grip a club. Put your feet together. L et your arms hang loosely away from our body. You need a little more control than this.