Tyler F's posts

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Re: Target Tempo

  By: Tyler F on April 11, 2020, 11:47 a.m.

+Nick W While I do a fair about of rhythm and sequence training, I can't say I do a lot of specific tempo training. Other than with a metronome for putting. If you have some successful ways to train it, please share it with all of us.

Shanks for nothing!

  By: Tyler F on April 11, 2020, 11:43 a.m.

Alright golfers, here is one way I like to help golfers prone to shanking develop a plan to never shank again. Check it out and see if you can swing a stick at an object. If you can, then you have to recalibrate where you are actually swinging the "…

A video answer to the question about handling the delicate short chip shot

  By: Tyler F on April 10, 2020, 12:49 p.m.

The question was asked on this page, "https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/three-danger-moves-wedge-play/" about what to do with a short chip shot. While the same danger moves could apply watch this video to see how the shorter the shot req…

Re: Short chips shots (one hand vs. two hands)

  By: Tyler F on April 9, 2020, 8:01 p.m.

+Gregory K I'm happy to help. I try to answer as many questions as I can, and with the new video forum, my goal is to answer questions with video as often as I can. Especially if they are helpful for all golfers, not just one specific golfer,

I me…

Member Q&A - When is the clubface the most closed in the downswing?

  By: Tyler F on April 9, 2020, 7:52 p.m.

How does the motorcycle, shaft lean, and width of the swing blend together in answering this member's question? Find out in this video answer!

Re: Bladed wedge shot

  By: Tyler F on April 9, 2020, 7:16 p.m.

+Gregory K On any wedge shot, you want the club to strike the ground. A bladed shot is either hitting the ground before the ball or never hitting the ground. I'd probably start there. Often times it's because the golfer is either too much behind the…

Re: Short chips shots (one hand vs. two hands)

  By: Tyler F on April 9, 2020, 7:12 p.m.

+Gregory K
I hope this gives you a few ideas. Feel free to post your videos here if you want more specific technical guidance.

Re: Too Much Up and Down

  By: Tyler F on April 9, 2020, 11:23 a.m.

+Thomas B Here are a couple drills to help you work on your hip hinge/spine angle

https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/finding-your-hips/
https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/posture-with-a-tail/

Re: Picking a Putter

  By: Tyler F on April 9, 2020, 10:10 a.m.

+Nick W I think that's a very solid list. In all cases, I build the stock tour swing on data, trends, and understanding. One criterion that I've always used is, "if someone has made a million dollars doing it, it should fit in the system." So I can'…

Re: Target Tempo

  By: Tyler F on April 9, 2020, 10:05 a.m.

+Nick W The research I've seen shows a 3:1 ratio (backswing to downswing) for the full swing and about 2:1 for wedge play. But I don't know what kind of standard deviation or range was observed. Averages without ranges can be dangerous to apply blin…

T Rex Unhinge in Slow Motion

  By: Tyler F on April 2, 2020, 11:46 a.m.

Mike asked for a slow-motion demonstration of this drill. I hope you get to see what you are looking for!

https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/t-rex-unhinging/

Re: Struggling with swing

  By: Tyler F on April 2, 2020, 11:44 a.m.

+Garrett F Let's try this. If you have the chance, do a 9-3 so we can see your release and compare it to your full swing. It will show us if you have the release ability to hit it solid without the early extension move :)

Re: Lock down drills..

  By: Tyler F on April 1, 2020, 10:51 a.m.

Hi Rasmus,

This lockdown is going to a challenge for us all. But if you've got a little set up then you are definitely ahead of the game.

I'll do a little video to help answer how I'd look at practice. But in general, I really like the way that yo…

Re: Analyzing Tour Pro Swings?

  By: Tyler F on April 1, 2020, 10:33 a.m.

+mattstraus1 I'll see if I can find some good video of him. If you find it yourself, please post a link here!

Re: Analyzing Tour Pro Swings?

  By: Tyler F on April 1, 2020, 10:32 a.m.

+Mark E Thanks for the suggestions. I actually reached out to Charles and he sent me a few current swings and gave me full permission to share my experiences with him. I had resisted doing an evaluation on him previously, but he was one of the leadi…

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