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Re: Pull Down in Transition

  By: Tyler F on Feb. 7, 2021, 8:33 a.m.

I don't think it's really about keeping that trail leg more passive. To me, it looks more like the chest doesn't really turn and the trail arm has more of a throw pattern. So working on drills to feel more of a body hit or upper body sequence drills…

Re: Releasing radial deviation early and its effects on speed

  By: Tyler F on Feb. 7, 2021, 8:26 a.m.

I haven't seen data, but my guess is very little. I think there would be a much bigger correlation between releasing the trail wrist extension and speed. I often see amateurs keep radial as long as pros, but rarely do they have the right trail wrist…

Re: What are your golf goals for 2020?

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 30, 2021, 7:28 p.m.

A deeper hand path at P5 vs P3 comes more from the sequence of using the lower body prior to the shoulders pulling. It can be a good area to focus on. Sequencing is not the only reason that golfers early extend, but it's a common balance to early ar…

Re: not wanting to go back

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 30, 2021, 7:19 p.m.

Sometimes there is no going back. It's best to be able to recognize where you are and pick a course of action that will likely improve it.

If your goal is more solid contact, then you have to identify what might be a reason for the poor contact. A…

Re: get the body to stay home

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 25, 2021, 5:29 p.m.

One of the challenges with the golf swing is that golfers do the same thing for different reasons. In your case, you'd want to try and figure out if you are moving toward the ball to help with power, or to help with more solid contact. I usually fig…

Re: Pull Down in Transition

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 25, 2021, 5:25 p.m.

I almost always start with the Merry Go Round drill as a reference for rotation, but then I'll do something for the timing of the rotation, like the reverse pump. I start there and then troubleshoot based on what shows up. Most golfers don't do it p…

Re: Pull Down in Transition

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 18, 2021, 9:57 a.m.

As far as depth goes, I don't think you'd want to add too much more at the top. Your handle is close to your heel at the top (that's a decent reference point for handle depth)
Looking at the key positions, I'd like to see some more body rotation, wi…

Re: Pull Down in Transition

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 11, 2021, 8:20 p.m.

Looking at transition, I would try to answer a few questions and get to the bottom of it.

Where is the pull down coming from? Is it coming more from the left side or right side. Is it a compensation move for a poor release? Is it because my backswi…

Re: Early extension (late)

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 11, 2021, 1:43 p.m.

If it's going off to the right, it looks to me like it is a little "wipey" down at the bottom. The supination seems the most likely because the path appears to dart left just after impact.

Re: Early extension (late)

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 4, 2021, 2:50 p.m.

Hi Ed,

Answers:
1 - Yes, Body down and body turn are both steepeners, so usually that is balanced by more shallow arm movements (arm rotation and ulnar deviation).

2 - staying in posture tends to slow down the rate of closure, and generally make …

Re: Bunker Relearn

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 4, 2021, 2:39 p.m.

Here's a quick analysis of your bunker swing. I think you need to get some more steepness to help the contact. If the ideas don't work, then try this drill to help force yourself to get more on top. https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/…

Re: Distance, Body Weight

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 4, 2021, 2:37 p.m.

Paul, great thoughts. I think starting with some data as to what you are actually doing is a great starting point. And I agree that simply bulking up won't help many golfers hit it further. I really wish Bryson had done his changes in stages. Either…

Re: Where to start? Help please!

  By: Tyler F on Dec. 31, 2020, 2:53 p.m.

Hi Paul,

I don't mind the videos. In fact, they help a ton! Like you said, they are worth AT LEAST a thousand words

I'd watch this early downswing phase, that's where it looks like that trail elbow gets a bit behind you. Also, you want to be care…

Re: Where to start? Help please!

  By: Tyler F on Dec. 21, 2020, 8:40 a.m.

I didn't quite follow the initial description. But sounds like you have a bit of a plan.

As far as feeling upper body dominance without getting stuck. Usually feeling stuck comes from early extension (downswing loss of posture). When that happens, …

Re: Pressure, force, and dynamic motion

  By: Tyler F on Dec. 20, 2020, 9:47 a.m.

I think it's interesting that no one has shared a story of using the sticks to gain 10 MPH without losing contact. The challenge with those sticks is that they give you a good swing direction, but no training on face control or low point. So it's re…

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