Good luck. I just never made the connection. Herman, Herman when I set up like you describe I too press my left hip a little. 2 & 4 iron: Callaway X Utility 18* & 24* w/ Project X Pxi 6.0 Always need good footwork and posture. It looks like the guys on tour and even your sit up you almost let the club drop or even point your wrist down. Your setup helped a lot and I got to identify, using your T, that the leading edge of my club was actually 5 deg+ open all the time. Are their set up or swing adjustments to make when thick chested? that when you find it I've got a large chest and big arms, right now 6'1" about 230lbs but I played football at 275lbs. Putter: Odyssey 2 ball XG 40" Armlock w/ winn grip and triple track alignment, Ball: looking for chrome soft replacement. good luck and stay in touch. Consequently, I only have about 1/2 of a backswing. Really great explanations of the mechanics and cause/effect of doing things right or wrong. That kind of swing might be good for long drives, but it's probably not the most consistent for every day golf. Does the grip, stronger or weaker, affect this at all? I'm a short stocky guy , I'm not sure exactly what you mean. Swing suggestions for my unusual body type . I think it is also harder to keep your arms in front of you. that's pretty big. Given that you are placing the ball in the middle of your stance, wouldnt your stance be wider depending on what club you are using? I'm barrel chested and not overweight I setup like anyone else and swing the same as everyone I golf with. The left arm over the left chest was the issue. Herman, Distance? Thanks, I told Dan my first trip "I want to swing like Smock" lol. But for the purposes of this article, were going to gloss over grip, assuming you have the details of hand position already figured out. I am working on it though. As for setup changes, I find that I play better with my feet pointed more right of my target but my shoulders parallel left. I am working on it though. I played football at 238lbs, full back, and used to lift a lot. Now I can identify my own errors and work at them! This is no small detail. I tend to setup comfortably in an open stance with all clubs. What bothers me most now is the driver, could you talk more about how to set up and hit a driver/fairway wood. Paste as plain text instead, I'm flexible: can do the seated toe touch, and can turn my shoulders 90 degrees from my waist. is Pure Gold. Practice 1-handed forearm rotations with left hand holding the club, then immediately step up and play a shot it might actually hook. This set up video is awesome. Can you give me some advice? The clubhead will lower to the ground directly in the center of your stance, butt of club still pointed at belt buckle. and it sees you, it is trembling. One setup issue a I struggle with is spine tilt. I am confused. Peter Dawson, a prominent European Tour player in the 1970s and the first left-hander to play in the Ryder Cup, noticed a gap in the market for a coaching manual with tips for senior golfers. So if you dont trust those, stay centered. One more thing to pass on regarding getting yourself in the reverse K at setup. I am 6", 36 wrist to floor and 225 lb. Some of us have to really work to keep our arms in front of us and stop them when our shoulder turn stops. I will report back. First, we need a great grip. I generally recommend setting the feet just slightly wider than the hips so you see a slight flare to the legs like the trunk of a tree, but nothing too excessive. I also used to waggle my hips forward and back slightly before setting my weight to the back foot and beginning my take-away. Today, I wish I lived in NC! What would be the best way to know exactly how they should be (for instance If I point my club straight out from my belt buckle to I maintain that exact angle in my wrists?) I pretty much have the same width thru the bag and then get just slightly wider for driver. that's a great video, [quote name='Yuck' timestamp='1386334930' post='8257473'] (Lefty) what are the positions and or movements that my wrists/forearms should make to have a square club face at impact? In this video Mark Wood PGA Advanced Professional shows you a great. But I can hit 100s of balls quite nicely in this set up but I know its fundamentally wrong and wellId rather not do it. [*][size=4][color=#008000][b]Ping G410 3 wood, Mitsubishi Diamana BF[/b][/color][/size] A few things could be going on, so youll need to test one at a time in the following order. Robert, no shortgame videos. So key for me is shoulder first then arms while keeping width which again is hard for me. It should feel like your right arm scrapes your left hip coming down and then turn the back of your right hand down toward the ground. Much appreciated! Hey Herman, Im a width guy (strong guy with a developed chest and strong lats and deltoid although i dont go to the gym. Upload or insert images from URL. I do have a touch strong but not real strong took a look in the mirror it appeared too strong because of the left arm hanging or relaxed too much. Miguel, The best way to test this is to see what length you hit most easily centered in the clubface. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages. Most back-niners cant swing back as fully as they once did but can still complete their follow-through so this is where they need to concentrate their energies. Putter: TaylorMade TP Collection Juno (33). Herman, I love this game and am just so frustrated that I cant get a consistent swing. The whole coil and feel the stretch in the left lat thing don't really register on me. I think you are the thinking mans golf coach. Literally your hips and legs will not be symmetrically centered on the ball. [quote name='sblack5' timestamp='1385096461' post='8188352'] Im telling everyone i know who plays to watch them! Thanks for the compliments fellas. You dont stand there, painstakingly line yourself up, and then start thinking about the angle of your hand and arm as you draw your arm back to throw. At the top of my back swing l can feel my right elbow on my side. At 285 and wearing a 54 long jacket, I struggle with a one plane move. Thirdly when you arrive at top of backswing with the arm up on top of chest and elbow pointed down, you are in a stronger physical position to pull down with tricep and lat muscle. If you have the time, I would appreciate your thoughts on these two setup positions with the left arm and what each one promotes. have been following your site for some time now and find your teaching illuminating and always interesting. A couple of more ho ho's I should be 280 plus. I had some issues and knew something didnt feel right in set up. But it should be said that I spend a lot of time each day stretching. I like Smocks swing too. Ironically, if I need to hit a high shot (say over a tree), I seem to make some of my best swings (I imagine it has to do with my setup and the need to get the ball up rather quickly). If this helps you, heres what I do that more often produces nice shots (i.e. [/quote] [/quote] Its about finding what works for your body type. I used to do this all the time but some how you just forget some of these important set up features. Is that the answer? Watching the Stadler video convinces me to go back to my natural, upright motion. Ill also say unfortunately for most amateur players there is no continuing descent, so center still works best anyway as it truly is the bottom of their swing. If not, click Golf Grip How to Grip a Golf Club. (UK). The real question is what are you looking for? [quote name='Hstead' timestamp='1386383819' post='8261327'] NASA spends a tremendous amount of time (months) setting everything up, then they put the shuttle on the crawler to slowly (days) march it over to the launching pad, finally they count down (seconds) and press the button (instantaneous) to launch. Intro Rotating Your Chest PROPERLY In A Golf Swing Athletic Motion Golf 177K subscribers Subscribe 5.4K Share 303K views 3 years ago Get your FREE distance injection here:. Secondly, with arm laying on top of chest, the arm does not need to roll out around the chest as we go back in backswing. You're not gonna be bombing 300yd drives, but it will build you a solid foundation that can grow as your belly shrinks. You mean a golfer exists with a bigger chest than me? There are some key points to keep in mind for the setup to ensure an inside approach with a level to upward hit. Was pumped to work at a professional golf tournament. I have lost significant distance, consistency and golf balls trying to get flatter and deeper. Get that left arm up high and across the chest and actually try to maintain a slightly closed appearance with the upper chest and shoulders relative to the feet. Until you lose it. Right hand shows 2.5-3 knuckles. I haven't asked for a refund yet since it isn't really Dans fault. Told Mrs. DGA3 about my post, and she teased me, saying, "They're going to think you are bragging about yourself!". I have done a fair amount of bench pressing so development of this muscle and the slight lack of flexibility make it very important for me to do. There is NO SPECIFIC PATTERN for broad chested golfers. The modern swing teaches keeping both feet on the ground which twists the spine. ENTER NOW! This will allow the clubhead to move thru the ball on a virtually level arc versus hitting down too much as it might on an iron shot. Thanks for the suggestions, so far. I was cheating, reaching out a bit instead of tilting fully to make my right arm long enough. Experienced, low-handicap players usually have this figured out, so its not a big deal. For the one-piece takeaway, you can still make a one-piece movement while pivoting. Herman. Peter has generously given us a copy to give away. : I also checked out Craig Stadler's, and he, too, is very steep. I have a question regarding the position of the handle of the golf club. I feel you are great instructor so I want to stay with your teaching entirely now. Your email address will not be published. [/list]. I think it is also harder to keep your arms in front of you. Im having a hard time figuring out just one thing, if I were to stand straight up and point my club straight out from my belt buckle its 90 degrees, if I bend over with the exact position until the club hits the ground then it obviously isnt in the correct position because I would still be at 90 degrees. Duly noted well use bottom or tail for those down under thanks. Moving it back a little for these short irons may help you if thats the case. I'm with ya and learned a lot from Dan while I was in Jacksonville a few months back. If you are strong but lack mobility, especially in thoracic spine, you should be a 3 barrel hitter. I hit about 500 balls a week but feel I bring a different swing every outing. Always helps to post a video as well, so people with a better understanding of the swing can comment. It isnt as easy as that, of course. Ping TR Anser 1966/ 34 We swing harder/faster and outrun our ability to rotate the face. My quick answer is bend over and tell those folks to leave you alone. 3 Wood: Callaway Rogue Sub Zero 15* w/ Hzrdus Yellow 6.5 76g Upload or insert images from URL. Set the feet just barely wider than the hips, toes turned out about 5 degrees on each foot, and start to bow from the hip sockets as you also let the wrists drop. Thanks for the compliments and I hope you see continued improvement in your game. First I must say you are one hell of an instructor. The other common flaw developed out of a forward press is a tendency to take the clubhead to the inside on the takeaway. Hope it helps! I do have 1 question on the address you mention the golf shaft points at the belt buckle however there is a lot of info out there saying the shaft should point to left hip at address and if you look at top tour players like Rory McIlroy they do tend to have this lean of the shaft. Dare I say a more stack-n-tilt backswing has help me tremendously, but I won't get into those specific "labels" here. Variety being the "spice of life" and all that, we are not created equal in all aspects. Being Gumby isn't all its cracked up to be. What should be the distance between my heels (stance wide) for iron 7, fairway wood and Driver? XXIO X Series 5 Wood! The way you explain the golf swing is clearly the best available your tip on squaring but also uncocking the left hand at impact has transformed the way I impact the ball and resulted in a straight penetrating ball flight. Your previous content has been restored. Thanks for the tip for arm on top .it fixed me overnight I am even drawing the ball again or dead straight.. [/quote] Again Thanks a lot. Over time, not playing nearly as much as my kids grew up, I lost the muscle memory for my natural stance. My fixes) Lofts 18 , 21.5, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 58. A stronger grip tends to push the hands farther forward as its the only position that feels comfortable. Noticed a few things creeping in that I wanted to get my setup a little more structured. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaCMiAslT_k, Turn the mass Required fields are marked *. I wish I lived in NC so I could come take some lessons from you! I'm not learned enough to explain the three-barrel part but was a lurking member years ago there, and it was certainly an information-packed place. Besides my chest/left arm getting in the way of a bigger backswing, my lat muscles are too tight, and that is also adding to the shortness of it. So ready to give up! If it is easy to turn etc.? There will definitely be a learning curve involved to get comfortable again and time everything. [/b] Please explain. Clear editor. Thanks for stopping by to comment on the blog. . This classic tip is designed to create the sensation of a proper golf. [*][size=4][color=#008000][b]Ping G410 4 hybrid, Evenflow Black[/b][/color][/size] I finally understand how to turn so the head stays centered and the shoulders are not too flat and I don't have to lift the arms. The preshot routine will help consistently apply the setup to shots with both irons and woods while aiming correctly at targets on the range or the golf course. Hi Herman, Have your feet roughly shoulder-width apart keeping good alignment (don't bend knees in or out) Sit back like sitting on a chair whilst keeping your chest higher than the hips and exhale (breath out) as you jump up. [*][color=#b22222][b][size=4]TP Mills Trad II Hand Forged [/size][/b][/color] The beauty of this exercise is that you can easily throw a ball in the garden so next time you have a spare five minutes go outside pick up a ball and throw it. Sub70 699U 19.5* Brian Smock has a great swing and has a thick chest.
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