Two of the biggest myths in golf instruction are “keep our head down” and “keep your left arm straight.” First, people must understand that you don’t miss shots because your head comes up. In fact, it’s because of poor body movements. Second, the thought of keeping your left arm straight will create tension and impede…
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If you can build a good structured backswing, you can store a tremendous amount of energy to be unleashed in the forward motion. There are three 90 degree angles that if built properly, will make your backswing condition extremely powerful. 1) The right arm bend at the elbow should form a perfect 90 degree angle….
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Golf is a target game and the ball is placed at midpoint in the motion. in other words, when the club head reaches the ball, the motion is only half over. Players who direct their focus to completing their motion to finish are swingers. I like to teach complete motions to full balanced finishes. I…
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Ball position is vital to consistent contact. A ball too far forward will cause you to move laterally; a ball too far back will cause you to hang on your right side and not transfer your weight. your irons should be placed starting with your short irons at your sternum and moved progressively forward to…
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(PART 2, Conclusion) Continued from blog entry – “Hinge and Hold for Better Chips (Part 1)” The chipping motion is primarily an arms and shoulders movement, but the wrists hinge naturally (1) due to the light grip pressure combined with the weight of the clubhead. The angles created in the backswing are a flat…
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(PART 1) Short chip shots make up 10 to 15 percent of the strokes you take during a round. It is important to understand the fundamentals of the setup and the swinging motion for these shots. The basic of the setup for a chip shot are: 1. Slightly open stance 2. Weight slightly favoring left…
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“Extension.” A word we often hear but rarely discuss. Extension of your arms and the club post-impact is critical to hit long, straight, crisp shots. Post-impact, both arms should “feel” very long with the club growing straight out of both arms, extending straight down the target line. You should begin to practice this in a…
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Since we call it a golf swing, I feel the arms should be in the most relaxed condition possible at address to ensure freedom and repeatability of motion. Players with high arm tension levels at address never seem to reach their maximum speed potential or most repetitive swing sequence. The golf club should be in…
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You often see professionals swing to the top of their backswing then stop and examine “The Top”!! What are they looking for? Well, three things you should be able to find in that condition are as follows. You should find that your shoulders have turned 90 degrees from the setup condition. . You should find…
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The principal of balance is, I feel, extremely overlooked–almost ignored. With a hitting surface (the clubface) as small as it is in golf, as compared to tennis, and with the amount of speed we create in our swings, the ability to make centerface contact is directly linked and vital to the player’s ability to balance…
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