As far as the left arm I remember hearing "either go over or under". Being Gumby isn't all its cracked up to be. Your setup helped a lot and I got to identify, using your T, that the leading edge of my club was actually 5 deg+ open all the time. Callaway JAWS Raw 52* 56* and 60* Mike Adams in particular has stated that at address the left arm could set on top of the pec, not to the side, for folks with this issue. Thanks for commenting Wayne. Epic Fail. Squat Jump. Have your feet roughly shoulder-width apart keeping good alignment (don't bend knees in or out) Sit back like sitting on a chair whilst keeping your chest higher than the hips and exhale (breath out) as you jump up. It's simple and very informative. I have a broad chest as well and lack proper external right shoulder rotation - you can either go 'up' toward the anterior like some have described, or you can stay in depth (and some width) with low hands and reverse loop a fade out of it. We swing harder/faster and outrun our ability to rotate the face. [/quote] From the top of the backswing Swing component: with your left arm across your chest, perform your body rotation towards the target in order to blast this left arm away from the chest. What's right for one may not be for another. It's hard to do it through writing a reply. A centered golf ball, or just slightly left of center technically, gets the ball positioned where the club has a chance to strike it cleanly, and as is the case with the irons, continue to descend. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages. Its very easy to stand up and rotate flat in the backswing. I tend to setup comfortably in an open stance with all clubs. What's a "3 barrel hitter?" I haven't asked for a refund yet since it isn't really Dans fault. I also checked out Craig Stadler's, and he, too, is very steep. [/quote] Watching the Stadler video convinces me to go back to my natural, upright motion. Subscribe: http://danwhittakergolf.com/subDWGWhat is the correct golf swing for your body type - Golf Swing Tips - DWGWe're now in the age of the quantitativ. Set the feet just barely wider than the hips, toes turned out about 5 degrees on each foot, and start to bow from the hip sockets as you also let the wrists drop. Plus you are more connected to the big muscles of trunk. In other words train your hands for impact first, and try to get to duck-hooking as soon as possible. I am confused. Coming over the top on the downswing and pulling or slicing the golf ball is almost guaranteed. Heath is a big guy.but with a SWEET motion, Check out the last page of the kink to his thread above..Awesome stuff. Thanks Jean. Ill also say unfortunately for most amateur players there is no continuing descent, so center still works best anyway as it truly is the bottom of their swing. Great question wrists do uncock slightly. Dare I say a more stack-n-tilt backswing has help me tremendously, but I won't get into those specific "labels" here. Fortunately, it's also the easiest to fix. Your body will feel stuck and your hands will whip over quickly, My swing continues to improve with using your videos to guide me. Another thing I think I need to work on is stretching. I do have a touch strong but not real strong took a look in the mirror it appeared too strong because of the left arm hanging or relaxed too much. I'm going to have to get one! Is it possible also have some videos talking about chipping & pitching? Thank you! Stay in touch. My problem on the way down is dropping my right shoulder down too much instead of taking it out to the ball. Much appreciated. This is the best explanation that I can find. I will report back. But. Boomer was a legend in the teaching ranks in the first half of the last century, and his book, "On Learning Golf," published in 1946, can still be purchased. Never heard that term before. Unfortunately, just because the new changes are supposedly a better way to swing, it doesnt mean they will be easy to do or that they will work better initially. Literally your hips and legs will not be symmetrically centered on the ball. Watching the Stadler video convinces me to go back to my natural, upright motion. If I try and get my hands past the ball at impactclub face wide open. Always helps to post a video as well, so people with a better understanding of the swing can comment. Promise. My short arms relative to chest are a major issue, I can't get my left arm across my chest, too much space between left arm and chest, and then can't get right elbow in front of right hip,it bounces off my gut and upper chest.. My left bicep hits my left pec and I physically can't move it any further. Assume your address position without a club or ball. Your left hand should move down your left pant leg toward your left knee as it works inward. I finally understand how to turn so the head stays centered and the shoulders are not too flat and I don't have to lift the arms. There are many guys on this board who would love to get a shorter backswing. Dont worry so much about backswing for now. Imagine setting up for a 7-iron and then moving the golf ball 1 ball-width forward from there. Herman. The modern swing teaches keeping both feet on the ground which twists the spine. I have a lot of followers Down Under. Thanks for commenting and following my work. Mimic your backswing, then swing down slowly. 2023 JM Eagle LA Championship (April 27-30), Moi matched my iron set, now living on the heel, Diamana PD 50TX; Diamana TB 80TX; Cleveland RTX6 Zipcore 52/10; Best Grip Microperf Midsize Augusta grips. When I considered that, I thought - maybe she's right! ABC123 Golf Academy Instructor, Lookup member hstead and his progress threadbiggest upper body of any golfer I've seen I've lifted weights on and off my entire life, and have a barrel chest with large arms (luckily, I have only a 32" waist, so I'm not fat). Big hello from Texas. It looks like the guys on tour and even your sit up you almost let the club drop or even point your wrist down. Barrel-Chested. 3 Wood: Callaway Rogue Sub Zero 15* w/ Hzrdus Yellow 6.5 76g Thanks for stopping by to comment on the blog. Its certainly ok to have the hands slightly in front of the ball at address. Why do you turn your shoulders 90*? Good read to get some insight. Just found your website Saturday while watching Billy Hurley 111 get into position to win(and he did on Sunday) at the tour event in D.C. , looking for a blog on left arm on top or to the side,and was amazed that Hurley followed your set-up routine almost to the letter! Herman. This tried and tested method of coaching has helped many golfers achieve their personal goals and beyond Experienced, low-handicap players usually have this figured out, so its not a big deal. Only when I move ball out the 2inches or so. I am 6", 36 wrist to floor and 225 lb. He's the model swing I strive for. I'm flexible: can do the seated toe touch, and can turn my shoulders 90 degrees from my waist. As for setup changes, I find that I play better with my feet pointed more right of my target but my shoulders parallel left. Keep up the great work. What should be the distance between my heels (stance wide) for iron 7, fairway wood and Driver? I also pivot better if I flare both feet out quite a bit, especially the front foot. Herman. I took up golf when I hit the age of 50, I used my friends 7 iron and hacked my way around a local course and became addicted, I had a couple of lessons along the way from a pro and started to read / watch videos on the net. (UK). Once the grip is established, make sure the lead arm (left arm for right-handed golfers) is sitting on top of the chest. I've lifted weights on and off my entire life, and have a barrel chest with large arms (luckily, I have only a 32" waist, so I'm not fat). Usually I work out all winter and barely touch the weights during the golf season, so things get slightly better as the summer goes on (I can probably swing back to about the 10:00 position). If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The problem all along has been the foundation. More speed ? [*][size=4][b][color=#daa520]Callaway MD5 45,49,54,58/[/color] Always need good footwork and posture. Ive begun my yearly review of what I did last year; so I can be better this year. Your link has been automatically embedded. There's space between your chest and chin that I'm betting your left arm will fit in just fine -- but you have to add some "up" to your swing. Doesnt left arm define swing circle? Next, well add to the setup by talking about preshot routine. The way you explain the golf swing is clearly the best available your tip on squaring but also uncocking the left hand at impact has transformed the way I impact the ball and resulted in a straight penetrating ball flight. hit is with so much authority My results were exactly what you described in the videoshoulders tilting in the wrong direction and a bad outside-in swing. Monte has a video on this and has talked about it plenty on this forum. If I use a neutral gripmy club face arrives open. From the setup position with the clubhead resting on the ground at the center of the stance, simply shuffle over to the ball while maintaining setup posture. Now I can identify my own errors and work at them! Thank you! Robert, no shortgame videos. The final step in our setup is to simply march over to the golf ball. Much more like my old two-knuckle stance. Staying centered has been critical for my improvement, it tightens things up in the backswing and allows for a shallower downswing. Hey David, glad to hear youve been Hermanized. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAP7cA8kq9U"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAP7cA8kq9U[/url] If I put myself at the top of my swing with left hand in waiters tray position and a flat right wrist and just let my natural swing fall.I always arrive with an open club face. I'm a golf fan. and it sees you, it is trembling. Bow forward more at the hips if necessary. Or do you let wrists uncock as club falls to the ground? I feel you are great instructor so I want to stay with your teaching entirely now. Hope this helps you can always sign-up for an online lesson if you have a way to send me some video. What's my problem? Duly noted well use bottom or tail for those down under thanks. Lol. What I now realize is that turning my left arm to the two-knuckle grip position naturally gets my left arm on top of the pec and helps tuck the right should in as well, freeing up my back-swing. Herman. Since Im left handed that would be my right arm! Distance? [/quote] First, we need a great grip. You can post now and register later. have been following your site for some time now and find your teaching illuminating and always interesting. Excess knee flex will ruin your motion. So my feet and shoulders do not match. Ive been battling this for years trying to figure out what is the correct position from how I have my wrists either pointing down or or cocked too much please help:). Mike Dunaway played football at Arkansas, I believe, and was rather stocky. Lord help me to be the person my dog thinks I am, [quote name='scotee' timestamp='1386387668' post='8261613'] I checked, and indeed running a club from my chest though my belt buckle has the head touching my left leg as you demonstrated. Jack Malzahn 336.457.1642. I don't care what guys say, [b]the way they describe the pivot, with right side extension and left side tilting was brilliant for me. Try playing it back to improve the path, although now the face will need to release quickly to make it in time. Ok, cool. Herman. I probably do have to stand slightly more away from the ball than a Davis Love type player. You may like to check the word fanny Swing the golf club more around your body This weeks swing analysis shows how by swinging the golf club more around your body will help hit the golf ball more out of the centre of the. This classic tip is designed to create the sensation of a proper golf. Fred. Its never too late to figure it out and start getting better. [quote name='sblack5' timestamp='1385096461' post='8188352'] Clearly, when I shifted too far right I threw my spine angle way off. Thanks, Swing suggestions for my unusual body type . Im telling everyone i know who plays to watch them! Ping TR Anser 1966/ 34 For lie angle you must get checked hitting a shot from a lie board as the dynamics of swinging often look different than the setup positions. Right hand shows 2.5-3 knuckles. Head to our competitions page to enter. Try to talk to a good clubfitter if possible. Make sure: (1) Your left leg gently bumps the wall as you start down, and (2) the back of your left hand faces the wall as it comes down in front of. I've got a large chest and big arms, right now 6'1" about 230lbs but I played football at 275lbs. I have lost significant distance, consistency and golf balls trying to get flatter and deeper. I dont like changing things just to look better the old saying if it aint broke, dont fix it comes to mind. At any rate, be sure to check in a mirror to verify the look if it looks like Tiger and Rory, youre probably ok. Good luck. Herman. Again Thanks a lot. Great architecture, it took over 175 years to build, and its now over 800 years old. Wishon 54, 59 Micro-Groove HM But it should be said that I spend a lot of time each day stretching. I'm guessing that if your bicep gets pinned on your chest, then you have no sense of raising your arms as part of your backswing. Hope this helps clear up some of the apparent conflict in the descriptions. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 24, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 17, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 10, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 27, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 20, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here. I turn my right hip just a little to the inside. But, I have found something that that helps me make the coil easier. The path can cause the shank as the club tries to keep extending out away from the body near impact. I especially some of the work with the roller. How can low point of swing be in center of stance? Keep your back straight as you stick your tail out and keep your chin up to avoid a hunch back appearance. Ball - pro v1x Also make sure your clubs are fitted for you. I just never made the connection. With this build there is also a definite tendency to have a flat shoulder turn in the backswing in an an effort to get your arms up and back. I would say I am probably more flexible than most guys think, but it depends on the area. [quote name='LaterOn61' timestamp='1385085653' post='8187280'] That sucks. This has been a struggle. Place an alignment rod under your toes and make some swings. Are 3 woods obsolete for double digit golfers??? I took a look at Jason Zuback's swing, and it appears that he goes extremely steep - in fact, his left arm about touches his neck. You can read our review of the book in our rundown of the best golf instruction books, or head to the Now for the Back Nine website if you need more information or want to buy a copy. Perhaps because Im left-handed, but swing right-handed, I set the club behind the ball with the left hand only and then place my right hand on the club. Your description of how to fix your setup was perfect. [quote name='sblack5' timestamp='1385096461' post='8188352'] Consequently, I only have about 1/2 of a backswing. Shift your weight onto your front foot and begin to rotate your hips toward the target. With golf I ALWAYS hit ground behind the ball. Been lucky to have played most of this winter. I have been struggling greatly with my game over the last few years. No, you just pick the ball up and throw it in one natural movement and without a thought. Peter Dawson, a prominent European Tour player in the 1970s and the first left-hander to play in the Ryder Cup, noticed a gap in the market for a coaching manual with tips for senior golfers. Your link has been automatically embedded. Putter: Odyssey 2 ball XG 40" Armlock w/ winn grip and triple track alignment, Ball: looking for chrome soft replacement. I like Smocks swing too. There are definitely adjustments and considerations that need to be made with this type of build. If thats correct then having the handle point at belt buckle usually works out to be a good shaft/wrist angle. Do you agree? P770 5-P A neutral grip makes it all too easy to let arm sit on the side of the chest. Sign up here for our newsletter and you'll never slice a drive again. [quote name='Hstead' timestamp='1385096954' post='8188390'] Brian Smock has a great swing and has a thick chest. For the one-piece takeaway, you can still make a one-piece movement while pivoting. You cannot paste images directly. Never in my life could i hit a 3 iron with any power or distance and usually a huge slice. Thanks for following and commenting. Warning, just doing the stretches will make you sore and realize how out of shape you are if you are like me and haven't worked out in a long time! The beauty of this exercise is that you can easily throw a ball in the garden so next time you have a spare five minutes go outside pick up a ball and throw it. Over time, not playing nearly as much as my kids grew up, I lost the muscle memory for my natural stance. I think it is also harder to keep your arms in front of you. Anyway, I have recently been looking at many more articles in an effort to get more distance, I am no slouch I have worked in the building industry all life and think I am reasonably fit for 58, I just stumbled on your videos and have watched them over and over and over in an effort to ingrain the moves, very interesting, properly explained and like what other people have said, no one has ever properly explained why and I was seriously thinking about quitting the game altogether, I am today going to try out all of what I have learned by watching your instruction and will keep you posted on the results, here is to hoping that at long last I have found someone who actually wants people to learn the game properly. Recently came across your blog / videos. What I witnessed has me hoping this tournament crashes and burns in tremendous fashion. We teach this on day one to every beginner we encounter, and they dont think this game is so hard to learn. Herman, Thanks. I can keep my knees straight and put my palms on the ground, so my back and hamstrings are way flexible. Hey Grant, Thanks for following my work. Ironically, if I need to hit a high shot (say over a tree), I seem to make some of my best swings (I imagine it has to do with my setup and the need to get the ball up rather quickly). Your left arm is probably already touching your left pec at address after 900 it just rides up a bit.
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