Despite some backswing/takeaway issues as noted, you are in a pretty decent position at the top, and are in solid balance, much better than most.
One area to focus on that I think will get you in far better impact and follow through position - lead forearm rotation.
In short, do some range work trying to hook the heck out of the ball - the trick is to always start the ball out to 'right field'. Do whatever you need to to get the 'feel' that the back of your left hand faces the ground past impact.
Some split grip drills should help you get the feel of 'out to right field'.
Once you can hit the big sweep hook, you should be able to 'smooth out' the lead forearm rotation to match the rpm's of your torso - keeping the hands and chest moving through together. The feel of the 'heavy' SWINGING club.
You may also want to read through the references in my signature. A good 'short course' in TGM concepts.
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Despite some backswing/takeaway issues as noted, you are in a pretty decent position at the top, and are in solid balance, much better than most.
One area to focus on that I think will get you in far better impact and follow through position - lead forearm rotation.
In short, do some range work trying to hook the heck out of the ball - the trick is to always start the ball out to 'right field'. Do whatever you need to to get the 'feel' that the back of your left hand faces the ground past impact.
Some split grip drills should help you get the feel of 'out to right field'.
Once you can hit the big sweep hook, you should be able to 'smooth out' the lead forearm rotation to match the rpm's of your torso - keeping the hands and chest moving through together. The feel of the 'heavy' SWINGING club.
You may also want to read through the references in my signature. A good 'short course' in TGM concepts.
first post on Lynn's site!
On the backswing, the rotation appears to be greater than the "standard 1/4 roll/rotation", thus placing the clubface in a laid off or under plane position.
In general, on the backswing at club parallel position, should there be more right forearm peeking over the left? And should this peek continue to arm parallel as well?
WOW comdpa, EdZ, tourdeep...
I have many questions, but I will try to digest and understand first. This is exactly why I was attracted to TGM. Pretty exciting.
As far as handspeed: I'm not sure if we are discussing the same thing, but my instructor keeps telling me my hands are too fast. I think he is referring to throwaway. generally, i have fast hands. if it's any gauge, my 7 iron is my 165 club.
As far as video capture: I used my mini DV camera and imported into msft movie maker. i saved as jpegs a the shots you see. then i imported them into powerpoint, grouped them and saved as a jpeg again. it sounds like a pain, but it's foolishly easy.
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2) To answer your second question roll-gybe...
Should you study TGM with professional help? In the timeless words of Mr. Kelly: "Preferable with. Advisedly with! Imploredly with!!!"
For those who have not the chance to meet a TGM AI, connecting to LBG forum is nevertheless a real bargain.
(one more...) great post, Mr Slinger, a pretty good "Yellow book" workshop.
Thanks to you, and to Roll-gybe for posting the materiel
Merci
PM
For those who have not the chance to meet a TGM AI, connecting to LBG forum is nevertheless a real bargain.
(one more...) great post, Mr Slinger, a pretty good "Yellow book" workshop.
Thanks to you, and to Roll-gybe for posting the materiel
Merci
PM
Merci PM,
I agree with you that LBG is a real bargain if one cannot get a session with an A.I.
The stuff that I learnt here was truly mind blowing even though I was certified by a former GSED.
Great post! The way you've broken down the swing sequence with specific references on cause/effect/correction in TGM terms really helps to clarify those references.
Great post! The way you've broken down the swing sequence with specific references on cause/effect/correction in TGM terms really helps to clarify those references.
Thanks for putting in the effort.
Good stuff,
Comet
Thank you Comet, I am glad you like it - it is people like you that makes it all worth the effort.
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