Tyler F's posts

Thanks for sharing the Chris Ryan video. That helps provide more context. I can do a video discussing his video and the concept.

In the video, I'll try to clarify my statement about tension, because to me, fascial tension is a key component for wh…

Saw your video, the key thing with the rotation helping the flat spot is the direction that it is rotating helps move the handle up and in. So it's not just rotation, but the spine moving in extension and side bend with rotation (all together called…

Good discovery, arm is looking less stuck behind with this current batch. That's going to help with the hook tendency.

Yes, I like to use the term nuance to describe the subtleties that separate golfer skill level. It's easy to say, "get the arm i…

Yes, I'm aware of the AOA discussion. I was at the open forum last year where it was discussed by Joe Mayo, James Ridyard, The Chef, Brad Faxon, and others. It's a fun side show from the normal full-swing discussions.

I had Stan Utley out at my clu…

In the pelvic punch, you have better extension of the leg (knee hip), core (pelvic tilt), and upper spine (neck and upper rib cage). That extension gives the look of less stall flip.

I would consider trying to get more pelvic tilt/turtle shell, bu…

Missed this response earlier.

Yes, the flat spot is both high to low as well as in to out. So the arm motions help make the club path more gradual in both directions. It's not just the trail arm extension, the lead arm extension and blocking also …

Hi Thomas,

In both cases, you're increasing your radial well into the downswing (more like the long drive pattern). This can add speed, but as you've seen, it can be tricky to time for 18 holes.

I agree that your rotation is probably closest to p…

Hi Kevin,

Looking forward to meeting you this week.

Yes, it looks like the left arm gets behind you. That's usually a link between the shoulder blade and the body. So it would take two things to correct. Feeling the trail arm more in front of th…

Hi Ed,

Catching up after a little travel.

Yes, I agree that your hips are no longer open. So it looks like the chief issue is learning to have your spine more rotated to the right and the shoulder blades more closed.

Check out this video:
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Hi Scott,

Yes, overall it's a pretty nice move, but there does seem to be some flipping at impact. It looks like it might be driven by the right arm, but I frequently like to test the single arm release drills to get a better idea of why the relea…

Hi Tony,

I haven't read Manuel De La Torre book Understanding the Golf swing, but maybe I'll try to find a copy. I know his work is widely appreciated by other golf instructors.

I like the idea of keeping it simple, I think the goal for each gol…

Hi Gabriel,

Good question. I'll probably do a little video in the near future to help answer it better, but in the meantime, we can discuss it.

In Dr. Kwon's Functional Swing Plane model, the club head and shaft will be fairly planer from parall…

Hi Zach,

Good update. I like the analogy of healing a broken bone. Some golf swing issues can be healed quicker (like if you have a slice from an open club face and you learn about the motorcycle) but many issues take learning a few pieces. Your s…

Hey Andrew,

Good summary there. I think the wipe, and your arm rotation patterns reveal the biggest source of your inconsistency.

New problems can mean you're on the right track. The shanks can happen when working on the wipe because it moves th…

Hi David,

I think I understand your question, but here are a few videos I've done on the topic. Let me know if these clear it up, if not, I can take another crack at it.

https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/ulnar-deviation-down-not-…