Doesnt left arm define swing circle? You now have both hands on the club, left arm sitting somewhat uncomfortably on top of left chest, left shoulder is higher than the right (which means spine is tilted slightly to the right), right arm is soft at the elbow, right shoulder tucked back and down, club is pointed straight out from belt buckle. I have just started learning from your video 3 days ago and doing really well with the irons using your grip (was using interlocking) immediately went from slicing the ball to a straight ball flight with added distance 20yards. 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. . 1) If ball is too far forward, club path will already be coming back to the left and cutting across so ball will have cut spin on it. Well youll be glad to know i can now strike a 3 iron pure like i never have in 20 years of playing. 4) Hip speed will ruin your driver swing until youve had time to master your hands. I love almost all your vdeos but in this one Once you have established the left hand grip, raise the left arm up on top of and across the chest (tricep lays on the pec.) One more thing to pass on regarding getting yourself in the reverse K at setup. It looks like the guys on tour and even your sit up you almost let the club drop or even point your wrist down. Really great explanations of the mechanics and cause/effect of doing things right or wrong. I used to do this all the time but some how you just forget some of these important set up features. Barrel-Chested. That type of rolling for guys that start with their arm on their side promotes open clubfaces, laid off backswings, etc. Any advice would be wonderful. You cannot paste images directly. This should give you enough stability for balance while also having enough mobility to pivot freely. Herman. The tendency with the forward press is to struggle to align to the target and square the clubface in the setup. But it should be said that I spend a lot of time each day stretching. I found your site last night via a you tube video and I am glad I did. I was cheating, reaching out a bit instead of tilting fully to make my right arm long enough. [*][size=4][color=#008000][b]Ping G410 3 hybrid, Mitsubishi Tensei Blue Pro[/b][/color][/size] Slight wrist cock is normal at address. 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. NASA spends a tremendous amount of time (months) setting everything up, then they put the shuttle on the crawler to slowly (days) march it over to the launching pad, finally they count down (seconds) and press the button (instantaneous) to launch. If I use a neutral gripmy club face arrives open. 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. If you can consistently hook the ball with the hands turning over, then work on allowing the club to fall more behind you in downswing as the hips clear more aggressively. [*][size=4][b]Titleist T200 5-9 KBS Tour Flt [/b][/size] Or do you let wrists uncock as club falls to the ground? I tolerate forward shaft lean but dont advocate it. And I will be doing an online lesson as soon as I get a good video. The golfer is forced to roll the arms around the body which in turn opens the clubface and sends the club off plane. You're not gonna be bombing 300yd drives, but it will build you a solid foundation that can grow as your belly shrinks. Swing component: WAITfor the feel of centrifugal force coming in as your body stops his rotation and your left arm and club are swung into orbit. Ive started thinking of the old glove under the arm pit drill, except this time with the right arm. Miguel, The best way to test this is to see what length you hit most easily centered in the clubface. Due to this reason, shaft-length will often be standard or slightly shorter than standard (1-2cm less than std) since the chest is bowed over closer to the ground and lie angle just be standard. Your advice has helped quite a bit. I wish I lived in NC so I could come take some lessons from you! Alternatively, keep your toes pressed against the tops of your shoes as you make some half swings with a wedge. I'm very excited. As for the swing, I really just focus on keeping my arms straight to keep the club in front of me, make sure I tilt left going back so my head doesn't move too far to my right, and then coming down I try to get my body rotating fast. I am 54 years young and have been on & off single figures for the last 10 years but when my swing goes south and i feel like a 40 handicapper I can usually find some pearls, like the one above about the left arm on top of the Left pec. Your email address will not be published. Move to CT please!!! Told Mrs. DGA3 about my post, and she teased me, saying, "They're going to think you are bragging about yourself!". Wishon 929 HS 14.5*, 19* 0.5 Open Are their set up or swing adjustments to make when thick chested? I hated lifting weights though, but it was a necessary evil back then. See What Members Are Saying! Basically, it's a three-step process, Hogan says. These images compare the movement and position on the backswing and follow-through when you throw a golf ball, swing one-handed and then two-handed. I wish I could rotate down with my shoulders more level, instead of tilting right so hard. I'm a short stocky guy , I'm not sure exactly what you mean. Plus you are more connected to the big muscles of trunk. When my shoulders turn 90 degrees, my arms can only get to the 9:00 position (looking heads-on, where 6:00 is at the ground and 12:00 is above the head). Are their set up or swing adjustments to make when thick chested? Thanks for stopping by to comment on the blog. What's right for one may not be for another. This tried and tested method of coaching has helped many golfers achieve their personal goals and beyond Herman, The real question is what are you looking for? Then repeat it with your eyes shut and try to imagine you are swinging a golf club. I am confused. Ok, cool. 2) As you said, simply learn to rotate forearms faster/sooner this is usually the #1 problem. But, I have found something that that helps me make the coil easier. One advantage is normally you can generate quite a bit of power with a short swing. Think about the similarity to a Space Shuttle launch. The final step in our setup is to simply march over to the golf ball. Sounds like you suck your arms inside , so they have no where to go . Your link has been automatically embedded. Mizuno MP18 2fh / PX 6.0 A couple of more ho ho's I should be 280 plus. Hermaqn, Hopefully when I post an update after my trip to Jacksonville in Feb I will be down about 30 lbs. Your left arm is probably already touching your left pec at address after 900 it just rides up a bit. Being Gumby isn't all its cracked up to be. I was having problems with a seriously closed clubface in my backswing and at the top. To initiate your. 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. 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. If anyone has a short armed ( longer arms change the dynamics of the swing) big chested golfer they can show id be gratefully. One question: when you stated should feel like your right arm scrapes your left hip coming down.you did mean right arm and not left correct? So much better to understand what you are doing instead of just being told and not knowing why you do what you do or why things will go wrong. (Lefty) what are the positions and or movements that my wrists/forearms should make to have a square club face at impact? Michael, Im not sure changing anything here would make you hit it further. But, my shoulders are not nor are my ankles, too many injuries. Hogan had great leg drive and fast hips considering his major injuries from the car wreck in 1949. Your previous content has been restored. 2. I told Dan my first trip "I want to swing like Smock" lol. Lookup member hstead and his progress threadbiggest upper body of any golfer I've seen Dont worry so much about backswing for now. 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 description of how to fix your setup was perfect. I like that thinking mans golf coach. Ive always felt like you deserve to know why you are doing something beyond the standard reason my pro told me too. Its a lot easier to stay committed when you completely understand where youre coming from and where youre trying to go. 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. This set up video is awesome. LC. The problem all along has been the foundation. I can keep my knees straight and put my palms on the ground, so my back and hamstrings are way flexible. Then as the club is swung down the chest should be pointing again pretty much straight forward. Herman, I am barrel chested, could this be the cause? Ping G430 Max 10.5 Fujikura Ventus Velocore Blue 6X Thanks a million. What should be the distance between my heels (stance wide) for iron 7, fairway wood and Driver? 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. 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.. But it should be said that I spend a lot of time each day stretching. 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. I appreciate the endoresement and glad to hear youre smoking those long irons. If you each out instead of tilting, youll drop the glove. The T-square approach is simpler for a wide range of players. I've done either and vary on it. But because of a bad foundation, its just a tourist attraction now. Thank you! . Simply picture how the golf ball is in front of your body and the lead arm must also be in front of the body, not on the side. Ive begun my yearly review of what I did last year; so I can be better this year. Former European Tour and Ryder Cup player turned coach Peter Dawson has plenty of swing tips for senior golfers, including this gem, In his coaching companion, Now for the Back Nine, former European Tour and Ryder Cup player Peter Dawson has pieced together a series of easy-to-read, digestible coaching tips aimed at golfers of an advancing age. I wish you had been around when I was a kid. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages. Only when I move ball out the 2inches or so. Its about finding what works for your body type. [quote name='MizunoJunky' timestamp='1386361482' post='8259595'] I have done a fair amount of bench pressing so development of this muscle and the slight lack of flexibility make it very important for me to do. That sets the ball itself just slightly left of your zipper. Experienced, low-handicap players usually have this figured out, so its not a big deal. Net result should leave the butt of club aimed at belt buckle. 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. 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. Your left hand should move down your left pant leg toward your left knee as it works inward. Glad to add you to the list of those getting Hermanized. Stay in touch. All of the older guys I play with have lost a lot more flexibility than strength. In a perfect swing, the hips should rotate from the setup position, 45-degrees away from the ball on the backswing. Please note that l am hitting the ball straight with perhaps the merest hint of a draw. As for the S&T, I learned a ton from that thread and have spent a lot of time reading it a couple of months ago. My big mis-hit is a push-slice or shank. So if you dont trust those, stay centered. The thing I noticed about this setup was the left elbow pointed down towards my left hip as opposed to my more traditional setup where the left elbow points out between the left hip and target. Head to our competitions page to enter. As for the S&T, I learned a ton from that thread and have spent a lot of time reading it a couple of months ago. Thanks for the compliments fellas. http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/881764-latest-swing-changes-post-jacksonville-updated-10-29-13/ Keep up the great work. Groove the rotation you will need to pull your left arm in the downswing. 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. The whole coil and feel the stretch in the left lat thing don't really register on me. Yes right arm must fall close to body on downswing. We literally use the club as a yardstick to measure the body distance from the ball. Im a width guy (strong guy with a developed chest and strong lats and deltoid although i dont go to the gym. first of all my congratulations because your stuff is really good and has changed my game a lot. So ready to give up! Gerry James, another long drive guy, was Mr. California. 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. Stay in touch. Ive really enjoyed your videos, particularly the recommendation to weaken my right hand grip. He's the model swing I strive for. I thought about buying new clubs but decided to put the money into fitness and some lessons: I'm confident that it will have much better results (short and long term)! MEMBER REVIEWS: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! You are now in the proper golf address position with an athletic posture , basically a ready position that would apply to any sport. I come from a softball background and always hit opposite field (late swing). I assume you mean how high the hands should be at address. The path can cause the shank as the club tries to keep extending out away from the body near impact. Hi Herman, I tried your suggestion on putting the ball in front no matter what kind of iron I am grabbing. I am taller and thinner than you, but I spent a lot of time swinging the way it sounds you do, Not before I got in front of a mirror after reading many posts on the subject here did I realize that I had no "up" to my swing. You may simply need more reps with the new stuff before it clicks. As far as the left arm I remember hearing "either go over or under". What makes it easy on the back? I actually hit the ball farther when I weigh about 225lb., which has been a while. Great image for slicers and shorter distance golfers. Brian Smock has a great swing and has a thick chest. 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. My right shoulder sets up below the left, but my right hip is tends to get higher than the left resulting in either a vertical or reversed spine tilt. : Great question wrists do uncock slightly. A bit like throwing a ball, you can actually lob it with a minimal backswing because the power is all in the follow-through. I find your point interesting regarding left hand placement ontop of my female chest. ENTER NOW! As you land inhale (breath in) and absorb the weight into your heels before you jump again. This is no small detail. I played football at 238lbs, full back, and used to lift a lot. Are 3 woods obsolete for double digit golfers??? I generally recommend setting the feet just slightly wider than the hips so you see a slight flare to the legs like the trunk of a tree, but nothing too excessive. Herman. If not, click, Next, well add to the setup by talking about, Golf Lag: Stop Casting, Lag like Tiger Woods. So key for me is shoulder first then arms while keeping width which again is hard for me. Look at my release article and video and go for a neutral grip and really train hard at getting your right forearm and hand to turn down and over through impact. Consequently, I only have about 1/2 of a backswing. [/quote] Does it appear that way cause they are taller? HighDraw, I am the other way around, played at 240 and now weigh 275 lol. A few things could be going on, so youll need to test one at a time in the following order. Also, the left arm over the chest and the lower shoulder helps align the shoulders with the lower body. Herman, I tend to setup comfortably in an open stance with all clubs. open feet, closed shoulders) You should see great results. [/quote] I have long arms, so my swing looks a little different than a guy with short arms and a larger chest. Thanks. 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). Your link has been automatically embedded. I am working on it though. Another huge discovery. How To Open Up The Chest Through Impact And Rotate Milo Lines Golf 52K views 1 year ago Mike Malaska: DO NOT "ROTATE" your Lower Body in the golf swing! Jim, you are technically correct, but since I know you, I will also with humor say, stop over-analyzing. , For a broader audience who wont study this in too much detail, the idea is to start the club centered to get the most symmetrical possible start with body and club alignments and best possible takeaway. Noticed a few things creeping in that I wanted to get my setup a little more structured. I certainly didn't intend it that way, so perhaps I should phrase my problem differently . Extend rear leg on the BS and shift to right leg. I've got a large chest and big arms, right now 6'1" about 230lbs but I played football at 275lbs. It's hard to do it through writing a reply. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaCMiAslT_k, Turn the mass First, we need a great grip. Dare I say a more stack-n-tilt backswing has help me tremendously, but I won't get into those specific "labels" here. Plenty of Youtube vids of both to check out. Get it wrong, and it wont matter how well you build everything else. 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. Hi Herman, [*][size=4][b][color=#daa520]Callaway MD5 45,49,54,58/[/color] I am a short, stocky guy, who - because of a larger chest - can't get his left arm anywhere close to tight/flat against my chest. Cant wait to apply this into my routine so all the other tips and compensations might not be needed. good luck and stay in touch. (UK). I have a doubt regarding my stance. Always helps to post a video as well, so people with a better understanding of the swing can comment. yup, great stretches. Basically we create the setup while standing a few inches too far away from the ball, then slide the clubhead up behind the ball as the feet take a small step forward. [*][size=4][color=#008000][b]Ping G410 4 hybrid, Evenflow Black[/b][/color][/size] 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. Here's how to do it. making sure I'm turning my shoulders 90* to my spine. I'm 5'6' and about 175 pounds. But for the purposes of this article, were going to gloss over grip, assuming you have the details of hand position already figured out. Paste as plain text instead, 1. Also, I think width is more important for a big guy vs depth. Secondly, with arm laying on top of chest, the arm does not need to roll out around the chest as we go back in backswing. It was all "around." Since I have a normal Height(178cm), below average Arms (my wrists to floor is 88cm , 3cm more than a normal guy with 178) and a thick chest, what do you think the length and lie of the irons should be changed relative to the standard ones? Anyway, went to the range today and just using your set up methods had me hitting the ball better than I have in years. Paige Spiranac has the same problem. Much more like my old two-knuckle stance. Herman. Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to PETER FINCH now http://bit.ly/SubscribePFGolfBook Lesson With PETER FINCH at Quest Golf herehttps://quest.glflocker.com/BookingSyFeel free to comment below! 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. Hstead that line about being 215 and looking like you had AIDS just killed me. You will be farther from the ball and some barrel-chested guys prefer shorter clubs. Been lucky to have played most of this winter. This keeps the right shoulder back and the shoulders square to the line. [/quote] They are also very dependent on impact, and just after impact body positioning, because they can't maintain the angles for long. I think it is also harder to keep your arms in front of you. [*][color=#b22222][b][size=4]TP Mills Trad II Hand Forged [/size][/b][/color] The only thing I always question now is how my wrists should be at set up. You can certainly overdo it and end up with a spine line that is too straight and unnatural. 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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. If it was Now for the Back Nine would be a very short book. Thanks for the comments, Mike. Thanks again for your amazing videos! I can relate to you on that one brother! Hey Herman, I tried your suggestion regarding the left arm and bringing it in front of your body at address so the tricep is up against the front of the chest. Watch approx 6 videos or so and have learned more than 4hrs of lessons from local pro. Bow forward more at the hips if necessary. All shafts are S2S Stepless Steel Wishon, At 285 and wearing a 54 long jacket, I struggle with a one plane move. When you throw a ball do you practice the movement? If ball is truly too far forward you might pull it or hit it fat/thin. The LAWs of the Golf Swing: Body-Type Your Golf Swing and Master Your Game Hardcover - May 1, 1998 by Mike Adams (Author), Jim Suttie (Author), T.J. Tomasi (Author) 72 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover $16.00 19 Used from $16.00 3 New from $53.40 2 Collectible from $65.58 I Just wanted to say hello and like the way you teach.
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