Tyler F's posts

Yes, it's easy to fake a lot of things and get close. Hitting really good shots here and there, but if the misses are big, then we typically have a deficiency that we're masking. It's hard to get to scratch with too many of those movements, so seems…

Yes, a forward press can make the starting number closer to zero than 20. I'd look at the number in live mode and see if it's closer to 20 before the forward press. If that's the case, then I wouldn't worry about it.

For the top of the swing quest…

Thanks for the quick summary :D

Yes, the blue pants looks like a more "stable" release.

If you can do it without the ball, but struggle with it, often times it's tied to a body movement. I know you just gave up on the pivot (for now) but that cou…

Hi Garrett,

Based on your description, especially the iron issues, I would probably start with a face on video instead of down the line. From the down the line, it looks like a version of steeper upper body motion and more shallow lower body motio…

No worries about the rambling posts, sometimes that's what is needed to process all the crazy thoughts we're running through!

Wrist video:
I like the second version better, it's still lacking some arm rotation while it ulnar deviates, so it looks a…

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the compliment. I think the shoulder blades are a key piece for understanding the swing, so you're right, I'm surprised it's not talked about more!

As far as your swing, I can see what you mean about pulling a thread. You ha…

Hi David,

I get the challenge of trying to work on one area (irons) while not lose the other area (driver). Sometimes you just have to work through it and prioritize one while managing the other. I think one of the unifying concepts that will help…

Hi Danny,

Thanks for posting your swing. Sorry for the delay, I've been on the road the last two weeks.

I think you are spot on with your analysis. Looking at the swing, I would have guessed that you struggle with pulls more than weak right, so …

Hi Bruno,

Sorry for the delay, I've been on the road the last two weeks, but I'm flying back to the Bay Area today. Email me at tyler@golfsmartacademy.com and I'll tell you about my in person coaching. I teach at La Rinconada CC in Los Gatos. I hav…

Hi Tony,

I think there might be something there, but I have a hard time understanding the details and nuance. For example, if you're a front post golfer with an on top trail hand, how do you make that work for the driver? If you're a trail post gol…

Hi Tony,

I think there might be something there, but I have a hard time understanding the details and nuance. For example, if you're a front post golfer with an on top trail hand, how do you make that work for the driver? If you're a trail post go…

I've actually been on the road for almost 2 weeks, but I'll return to a mostly box free home soon!

To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of the dual internal hip rotation look. When the hips reach maximum internal rotation, it locks down the lower body…

Hmm, by your description, you might do well with a little recipe of the push ball drill followed by a 9 to 3 to get a feeling of making contact from a more stacked spine position. You might want to combo the anti slide station to help you avoid slid…

Hi David,

There's a few questions here. Lets address them.

The reason your hands are always behind your right thigh is that your thigh is too far forward compared to your shoulder. Basically, you have a fair amount of tilt from pelvis, and the up…

Hey Zach,

I might have missed your comment about the cutty stinger as a goal. It's not a bad one. Especially if done well. Try to avoid a deep divot and that should help you get more neutral with some of your more draw elements.

The role of inter…