Golfgraffix wrote: » As i said last time we played, very similar to where i was last year, almost a carbon copy at address. Like me too much hunched over the ball, very hard to get out of your own way for a proper release. Not that i have got it right yet but this is what i have been working on, it might help (enter disclaimer here)
Fergus_Nash wrote: » Yeah, you look quite hunched over in that swing. Also look quite shallow on the backswing. Couple of questions: what's your bad shot? Two, your waggle has a shut clubhead, are you doing that on purpose?
PARlance wrote: » I dont think I get my head as far over the ball when I'm putting :D Good spots Fergus, yes, I've been told it's very shallow before by quite a few but it's never something that came up on lessons (could very well be that the pro had more important things to work on) Is a shallow swing a bad thing? I think the shut clubhead must be some bad habit that I picked up when trying to eliminate a nasty slice last year. Bad shot used to be massive slice. Now it's changed to Push Right and the odd duck hook when I quicken things up I shouldn't have posted these vids just before I hit the road for the west... won't be touching a club till Monday
PARlance wrote: » It wasn't raining so it was short weather today Some eejit Managed to get a few videos of my SW, just wanted to see them for myself mainly For someone that couldn't take a divot last year, the thrill of seeing that sod fly up is something else. As I said to a playing partner this week, I'm not really concerned where the ball goes, it's the divot I'm looking at His reply... Ya, your divots remind me of your ball flight last year
bustercherry wrote: » I'll add a few thoughts. First the ball appears way back in your stance. Dunno if that is why you have the huge forward press at set up or it is intentional. From my perspective, your weight will get trapped on your right side as you have to hang back to make contact with the ball. When you are shifting your weight correctly, the bottom of your swing is would be further forward. With a punch (or even chip) shot I wouldn't play the ball that far back. Also your head should be moving up with your arms. Your still looking at the ground when the ball is gone and club is past hip height on the follow though. It looks painful
gonko wrote: » Hi guys, looking for some feedback on these swings. One video is down the line and the other is side on, both with pitching wedge off the deck. One is of me and the other of my cousin. My cousin is 15 and is the blonde haired lad. Im the other one (obviously). Thanks in advance.
gonko wrote: » Hi guys, looking for some feedback on these swings. One video is down the line and the other is side on, both with pitching wedge off the deck. One is of me and the other of my cousin. My cousin is 15 and is the blonde haired lad. Im the other one (obviously). Thanks in advance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t8iCKHQtEI http://youtu.be/5t8iCKHQtEI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8zHXIR6-oY http://youtu.be/T8zHXIR6-oY
Fergus_Nash wrote: » ...... 2 final things: 1. If a professional has told you this BS, or you are currently going to a professional, then follow their advice all of the time. 2. Remember, if it feels strange, you're doing it right
PARlance wrote: » I'll be honest, I had a quick look through your post history as I had a feeling you might be my Pro, you're not, but you could easily have been :eek::D Haven't progressed as much as I thought I had, as the points you make were all things we were working on a few months ago. But despite that, overall I think it's a hell of a lot better than it was last year. As ludicrous as it is I've been looking at this and trying to copy it... I have been trying to reduce the swing to make it more compact, I used to overswing quiet a bit, I feel that there's a lot less to go wrong with it now so if I can get the angles better and a little steeper I'll be happy Less youtube dreaming and more listening to what the pro was saying Ya, I had an OTT swing and I think I've went to the other extreme in addressing this.
Fergus_Nash wrote: » Oh I'm far from a being a pro, though if people feel like giving me money for my opinion I'll happily do it. I'll post a video of my swing soon and let you analyse the hell out of it as payback. Don't worry about progress, you've got a swing that with a couple of tweaks will become a serious swing. And sure, we all over-compensate at times when we change our swing. Are you fairly new to the game? You seem very enthusiastic about it, don't let results get in the way of your enthusiasm, they will take care of themselves.
YayaBanana wrote: » What is it about this game? I played a lot last year and went from a 10 handicap to 5 in about 4 months. Played some good golf but towards the end of the summer I was terribly inconsistent. I have always played with a fade which was ok with short irons but anything above an 8 iron could go anywhere, particularly my driver. So I decided to change my swing a small bit to try get myself playing a draw. Bought a new driver, a Titleist 913D3, have it set up for maximum draw. I moved to the UK last November so I'm not playing as much as I would like, just getting to the range once every week or 2, and maybe the odd round on a public course. Hoping to work a lot on my game and join a club next year. Anyways thats enough rubbish talk. 6 IRON - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ4ZD9QRT2Q DRIVER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4meUWtu7FY If anyone has any pointers please feel free to let me know. I know at the top of the swing the club is aiming too far to the right but, any help on that will be appreciated. And I was at a range in St. Helens so that should explain the rugby posts on the range.
spacecoyote wrote: » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRLY0UUqs0s While everyone is at it figured I'd give Fergus a look at mine too Just figured out there's a slo mo function on my phone so wanted to give it a try. Light is not great & been a while since I've been swinging so prob forgotten most of what I've learned so far this year
dines08 wrote: » Looks very similar to my swing, take away is a bit to the inside and you come slight over the top on the downswing. Been working hard on fixing my takeaway and have started striking the ball much better.
Fergus_Nash wrote: » As Dines said, a little on the inside on the way back, leading to coming down on the outside on the way down. But it is only slightly, and you get the club in a good position. Very good posture at the start, lovely athletic stance. Looking at your follow through, it's coming a little bit across you as a result of your slight over-the-top motion. But more than that, it seems like your losing a bit of power through it. The clubhead has passed your hands too early, I'd say you are a bit wristy through the hitting area. Your left arm folds in a tad early, absorbing some of your power instead of letting it go through the shot. Your club looks like its forced that extra bit to land on your shoulders by the finish rather than being stopped abruptly by your neck. But listen, if you are going to a professional, listen to them. Disregard what somebody behind a laptop screen is saying, they are the experts. Perhaps ask your pro about the follow through, and their opinion on it, but please take their advice or thoughts over mine.
coddlesangers wrote: » http://youtu.be/PJGRoK4BOzk This is me today at leopardstown. Any constructive advice well received.... I have two shots that can be round killers, one is a horrible hit from the top that results in giant high pull to the right, the other is a nasty block to the left.. *edit, cheers mod!
coddlesangers wrote: » Cheers! Will give the glove tip a whirl tomorrow. Both comments so far speak of effectively the same / a similar problem, so that's something to work on, tks very much.[/QUOTE also work on stopping your hands moving towards the target line at the start of the swing.do abit of your own research on the takeaway.its not an easy fix.your takeaway will lead to better swing plane.The better the swing plane the better and more consistant the golfer.your swing looks very impressive too.you could get right good with abit of work.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXVI69kWFJQ
agusta wrote: » Basically what i see in your swing is that your backswing is way too steep and as a result on the downswing your body is readjusting by slowing down the body turn back and your trying to get the club on a flatter plane to get good contact on the ball.so i would say both your misses are caused by the same fault.in effect you have a steep downswing which caused by a takeaway fault at the start of the backswing. [the first 3 feet] your takeaway faults a/ immediate disconnection of right arm from body at the start of the swing b/ your hands move at least 4 inches towards the target line in the first 4 feet of your backswing.[this should not happen] c/ the club is moving way above the shaft plane and too steep in the first 3 feet of the swing One drill you could do is place a glove between your upper right arm and body and hit golf balls.the glove should not fall out in your backswing.this will give you "connection" This is a link to a youtube video which will give you an indication what a correct takeaway looks like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nq8eA1sSRQ
GreeBo wrote: » The glove should/will drop out towards the end of the backswing. You should only be trying to keep it there on 3/4 shots imo. Trying to keep it there for the whole backswing will lead to other issues.
