Tyler F's posts

Hi Tim,

I'm assuming these are the two pictures your referencing? (I've attached the pictures for those reading along and don't want to pull out the text book.)

Typically, lift is a shallower and negative lift is a steepener. It can be argued tha…

Hi Zach,

Yes, those are looking better. A lot less "throwy" down at the bottom. Looks like you've figured out a way to get better width and lead arm structure in the follow through.

Good job!
Tyler

Hi Christian,

Glad you’re enjoying the AI feature, we’re happy with how it’s evolving.

I’m not seeing a big loss of posture, but it looks like the backswing is under rotated and the arms lift to finish the backswing, then you transition with the…

Hi Petteri,

Unfortunately your issues are more on the subtle side rather than the glaring category. I think the top of the swing into transition is the thing that looks the most off (or rather, less on). It’s not bad, but it looks like you flex for…

Zach
Yes, that picture looks really solid to me. I always look for things to tweak, but not much to complain about there!
Happy golfing,
Tyler

Hi Dom,

The hanger as a training aid jumps to mind as a way you might be able to feel “stiffer wrists”. Have you tried that?

Happy golfing,
Tyler

Hi Mark,

I think that’s an unfortunate part of the process. It reminds me of a Tiger quote. In discussing a swing change, he said something along the lines of:
First I understand it, then it looks better on video, then it feels better, then it per…

Hi Zach,

Yes, the shoulder protraction, with elevation, can be a key trigger for those components you described. It’s definitely linked.

T6 and up is a commonly stuck area that has a huge impact on the golf swing.

For your clarifying question,…

Hi Petteri,

For training bracing, I like to use the two bucket station. It helps get a better sense of position in space. https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/two-bucket-station/ From there I would check:
1 - legs/hips extension
2 - t…

One quick thought on the right miss.

Happy Golfing,
Tyler

Hi Zach,

After a little hiatus during the holidays, I got a bunch to catch up on here!

Looks like we got a few things to discuss. I decided to answer more in video form this time, I hope it helps.

Happy New Year of happy golfing!
Tyler

Hi Dom,

Welcome to the program. I have a number of clients in their 70's still enjoying the pursuit and journey of getting better. Good luck.

I do think it's helpful to understand the reasons we play well, as well as the reasons we play poorly. …

Hi Petteri,

I think that your transition is pretty good. I'd say sequencing and maybe a little arm shallowing would be the clean up areas to focus on. But I'd be worried adding arm shallowing without first working on the bracing in the release. Th…

Hi Stan,

Here's a quick video discussing your backswing.

I'd work on spine extension to help with the centered pivot.
https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/how-to-extend-to-finish-your-back-swing/
https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf…

Shoulder mechanics are a little tricky. It's easy to define the movements, but then in practice the movements are often blurred together. I'd say both versions you demonstrate are scapular retraction. One has more depression and the other might even…