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Re: Left side Bend on Backswing Timing

  By: Tyler F on Feb. 16, 2020, 10:26 a.m.

+Mark E The timing of the left side bend is blending throughout the backswing. You'll see the bigger difference in the pattern is usually in transition. In transition is the time I really look for the amount and timing of the left side bend. Here ar…

Re: What can you learn from Geoge and Butch?

  By: Tyler F on Feb. 7, 2020, 1:37 p.m.

+Jules C I think we are in agreement on the teaching aspect of it. The drill that you described (finger on the sweet spot) I've used for many years as a drill to connect the motorcycle to the pivot. I like it so much I taught it in the level 2 coach…

Re: What can you learn from Geoge and Butch?

  By: Tyler F on Feb. 7, 2020, 8:32 a.m.

+Jules C
Thanks for your insights. See my attached response video.

What can you learn from Geoge and Butch?

  By: Tyler F on Feb. 6, 2020, 12:13 p.m.

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/what-happened-when-george-gankas-took-a-lesson-from-butch-harmon

I've been meaning to post this for a while. I think there are some good nuggets in here. First, George advocates getting the face under control before…

Re: planemate?

  By: Tyler F on Feb. 6, 2020, 9:38 a.m.

+Guy K Thanks for the share. I've done something similar with some elastic tubing that I think is similar. I like the way the tubing attaches to the hands better, but it serves the same function. Keeping the trail elbow extension and the trail shoul…

Re: Finesse Wedge - Single Club or Multiple Clubs?

  By: Tyler F on Feb. 6, 2020, 9:25 a.m.

+Ed C I think there are a couple of lessons to be learned here, but the major lesson is that you'll likely be better at what you practice. Now let me build on your comment.

Around the green, I like to build shots. Similar to a baseball pitcher work…

Re: Tiger Woods using the wrist in the lag putting

  By: Tyler F on Feb. 6, 2020, 9:07 a.m.

+Vasco D
I really like the phrase Stan Utley says about using your wrists in the putting stroke. He said, "I want you to use your wrists, I don't want you to look wristy".

Locking the wrists down completely will likely compromise touch, but the ra…

Test your sequence with a ladder drill

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 30, 2020, 1:01 p.m.

In this video, Jon Rahm hits different distances with a 7 iron. I've noticed that golfers with a better sequence are able to hit different distances easier. If you have trouble with taking some speed off your swing, it could be a sign that you have …

Re: planemate?

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 27, 2020, 9:20 a.m.

+Guy K
I personally wasn't a huge fan of the plane mate. It gave some interesting feels while using it that I thought would have carry over, but it didn't really show up that way for me or any of the students I tried it with.

As far as the gravity…

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball, with irons and the drive is the same ?

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 27, 2020, 9:14 a.m.

Vascos,

From what I've seen, there are two keys here: keeping the eyes focused on the ball and controlling the movement of the upper body.

In some ways, keeping the eyes focused on the ball helps keep the upper body more centered. This centeredne…

Member Q&A - Is swinging outside in the only way to steepen things?

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 15, 2020, 6:40 p.m.

A member asked the question:
"I was reviewing your book again. I find it helpful to read it and then set it down for a while to let what I read sink in.

I have a question about steeps and shallows and how they relate to path. I do not believe …

How does wind impact your drive?

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 10, 2020, 7:50 a.m.

We all know that the wind influences your drive, but some cool modeling from Dave Tuttleman might help with the details. I'll post the article at the bottom of this post, but the quick summary of the data is that drives into the wind are influenced …

Re: Member Q&A - Discussing the rate of side bend?

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 10, 2020, 7:46 a.m.

+Ed C To counterbalance the pull of the club is part of it, but it's also to help accelerate the club. Down at impact, the majority of the force is normal to the movement of the club. Meaning that the dominant pull is back up toward the golfer. Not …

Re: Do pros hit every shot solid?

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 8, 2020, 7:41 p.m.

+Jeremy P My guess is that if you were to look at the situations it was into the grain. Uphill slopes, slightly wet, into the grain, really tight lies, or extra sandy soil can all make it less forgiving if you try and use the bounce. We even saw Jus…

Member Q&A - Discussing the rate of side bend?

  By: Tyler F on Jan. 8, 2020, 7:18 p.m.

Brian asked on the site - https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/monitoring-right-side-bend/

Tyler, I have a conceptual question: is there a 3-D graph that shows the rate of right side bend from the top of the swing to impact? I don’t want …

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