Not a great start – clubhead pointing into the woods

TIP: Glance up and check clubhead as you begin the downswing

Today's focus is on the Catalan captain. A competent if uninspiring journeyman who very nearly threw the competition away in 2001 when he choked in the singles against Boross.

Here we look at the swing flaws which have produced that underlying fragility, and offer some tips which we hope will help him to make more of a match of it this time.

Not a great start – clubhead pointing into the woods TIP: Glance up and check clubhead as you begin the downswing The bent elbow is typical of the older player TIP: Put a shortish iron down the shirtsleeve and tucked into the glove. Not completely legal, but I doubt the opposition will bring it up. Don’t like the look of this at all. TIP: Wear a black brogue and give them a quick check just before striking the ball

Oh dear, oh dear. Often known as the Gerald Ford or ‘squatting kakpant’ and found in the older player who’s a bit wobbly on his pins. TIP: Try putting a drawing pin inside the shoe, under each big toe – that should keep you back on your heels! But seriously, a wider stance and stiffer leg is waht you need. Take a look at the golf scenes from 'Reach for the Sky' and see if you can't learn something from that

Need some work here

Big trouble down here. Worried about losing the ball, he’s decided to set off into the woods before it. TIP: Try synchronising stamping your heel with the moment of impact. Shouting ‘mark’, like a rugby player, can often help.