Tyler F's posts

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Grip in your palm - Great images from the weekend match

  By: Tyler F on May 26, 2020, 5:06 p.m.

Hey Golfers,

Take a look at Tiger compared to Tom Brady post impact. If you've had a hard time visualizing a grip in the palm vs the fingers of the left hand, this image will help!

For extra credit, look at the divot location compared to the set u…

Re: My wrists have asked me to please stop digging holes

  By: Tyler F on May 25, 2020, 5:14 p.m.

+Ham S
https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/where-should-club-point-pump-drill/
https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/presetting-unhinge/

Re: Looking for more consistency

  By: Tyler F on May 25, 2020, 4:52 p.m.

+Jim B

https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/shoulder-blade-shallowing/
https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/lose-arm-wrestling/

sequence
https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/torso-burner-hip-rotation/
https://golfsmartac…

Re: Hitting vs swinging

  By: Tyler F on May 25, 2020, 4:22 p.m.

+Ned G I've never really understood the difference between hitting and swinging. I get the idea in theory, but when I've asked people for something quantifiable on 3D, I've never had a concrete answer. I like to teach the body to work as a unit, and…

Why start with the Motorcycle?

  By: Tyler F on May 25, 2020, 1:39 p.m.

Drew, I hope this helps answer your question and helps give you an idea of how to navigate working on your swing change.

I realize that I didn't address the idea of "no power". Often times, the motorcycle movement feels weak at first if you are use…

Re: Ulnar Deviation impact on Right and left side bend

  By: Tyler F on May 24, 2020, 10:51 a.m.

+Mark E Good question. The ideal timing of the ulnar deviation just after the lead leg pushes vertically. That vertical push helps trigger the side bend movement and upward movement of the lead shoulder which helps trigger the ulnar deviation. The t…

Re: Covering the ball with your chest

  By: Tyler F on May 23, 2020, 10:32 a.m.

+Steven B The most common drill for covering the ball with your chest is the merry go round, but here's a quick video answer on what to look out for with covering the ball with your chest.

Re: question for Tyler... Matthew Wolff swing

  By: Tyler F on May 23, 2020, 10:15 a.m.

+chordsaplenty I do think having the lead heel come over the ground can help with rhythm/sequencing.

Also, thanks for posting the Mike Austin video, I definitely would wear one of those suits if I can find one :)

Re: Side Bends

  By: Tyler F on May 23, 2020, 10:10 a.m.

+John C Here are a couple of drills that relate to foot/balance pressure. I'll use the alignment stick in the backswing as well as how it's demonstrated in the downswing video. PS - Moving into the toes is definitely one of the core reasons golfers …

Re: Side Bends

  By: Tyler F on May 19, 2020, 8:49 p.m.

+Guy K Gotcha, thanks for sharing.

That recentering has more to do with the pivot and how the legs/pelvis work against the ground and work with the spine/core. The left side bend is also a sign of using the core correctly, but it can be done with o…

Re: question for Tyler... Matthew Wolff swing

  By: Tyler F on May 18, 2020, 3:27 p.m.

+chordsaplenty I thought I had done an analysis on Matt Wolff's swing as well. But I couldn't find it either! I'll have to do another one in the near future.

I think for a lot of golfers, using a step or lifting the heel to help with timing and ra…

Re: Looking for general feedback

  By: Tyler F on May 18, 2020, 3:15 p.m.

+Olle E Thanks for sharing your feedback. After practicing it more, is the unhinge piece feeling more comfortable? Is it still solving the miss pattern?

Keep it up!

Re: Side Bends

  By: Tyler F on May 18, 2020, 3:13 p.m.

+John C Hi John, thanks for the comment. Yes, so far, everyone I know is safe and healthy.

I think the simple answer is yes, that left side bend straightens the leg. But I think the better answer is that if you turn around the spine angle establis…

Re: How to Practice Swing

  By: Tyler F on May 18, 2020, 3:08 p.m.

+Nick W I appreciate your share/thoughts. Yes, there is definitely a difference in having the technique and having the skills to score. To be able to score, you need to refine your practice habits and build a solid routine for each shot. This routin…

Re: Looking for general feedback

  By: Tyler F on May 12, 2020, 3:04 p.m.

+Olle E Check out the video and drills!

Unhinge drills
https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/over-top-bottom/
https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/presetting-unhinge/
https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/9-3-lead-arm-only/

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