I don't think there is a bad way if it works for you. I think of Jack Nicklaus when you mention putting the hands in front of the ball. He would move his hands forward just before starting his swing.
IMO I don't think there is a bad swing
(except Charles Barkley 
) if it works for you.
If it starts troubling you, I'd go to a pro and get advice that way. It's what I do.