Originally Posted by milan HiFor most golfers, this is absolutely the direction to error in shifting your weight. Step through drills are some of the best IMO.
I find that sometimes i lose my balance when hitting out to right field ie after i do the hip bump and hit the ball my right leg (i'm right handed)wants to take a step forward and follow through as well. Is this supposed to happen? Any assistance/suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Milan
Originally Posted by EdZ For most golfers, this is absolutely the direction to error in shifting your weight. Step through drills are some of the best IMO.Per 7-17, when you setup, you need to have enough weight on the heels so that you can momentarily lift the toes.
That said, you only want movement that is efficient - smooth and heavy - and of course, balanced.
Sounds like some setup and pivot work could be helpful to you.
Imagine you are going to break down a wall with your left shoulder, stay balanced, and hold your finish until the ball stops.
Practice without a club, or with a heavy club, just your hands - close your eyes, stay in balance.
Downplane force.
Originally Posted by milan HiI'm assuming that, when your balance is lost, you're stepping towards the ball with the right foot. One of the terms we use in TGM is Roundhouse. One of the many things that I have highlighted in my copy of TGM is found near the bottom of the page in 5-0: "That - failure to clear the Right Hip (Roundhouse) can initiate almost every alignment disruption, including SHANKING." That's a pretty bold statement!...almost every alignment disruption. Wow!
I find that sometimes i lose my balance when hitting out to right field ie after i do the hip bump and hit the ball my right leg (i'm right handed)wants to take a step forward and follow through as well. Is this supposed to happen? Any assistance/suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Milan
Originally Posted by YodasLuke I'm assuming that, when your balance is lost, you're stepping towards the ball with the right foot. One of the terms we use in TGM is Roundhouse. One of the many things that I have highlighted in my copy of TGM is found near the bottom of the page in 5-0: "That - failure to clear the Right Hip (Roundhouse) can initiate almost every alignment disruption, including SHANKING." That's a pretty bold statement!...almost every alignment disruption. Wow!Hall of Fame post, Ted. Thanks!
Simply from experience, when I see someone stepping towards the ball, you can take a look at the right hip. So many of us have been told to turn, turn, turn, in order to gain more power. Many look like Elvis doing a hip thrust towards the ball. I see many with their right foot completely on the toes before the hands have passed below the shoulder in the downstroke (another Elvis trait). I tell many that the right hip can either be a gateway or a roadblock. For most, it's the latter.
Your right shoulder isn't on plane until top. It's moved horizontally to get there and your right hip had to clear to do so. The right shoulder then starts a downward path on the inclined plane via the hip slide. The right shoulder does not return on the same horizontal path. If it does, you're over plane, you're hitting the back or the outside quadrant of the ball, and you'll have to steer as a result.
If you look the way I think you look, I'd have you doing a Start Down waggle before every stroke.
Thank'u very much...
Originally Posted by YodasLuke I'm assuming that, when your balance is lost, you're stepping towards the ball with the right foot. One of the terms we use in TGM is Roundhouse. One of the many things that I have highlighted in my copy of TGM is found near the bottom of the page in 5-0: "That - failure to clear the Right Hip (Roundhouse) can initiate almost every alignment disruption, including SHANKING." That's a pretty bold statement!...almost every alignment disruption. Wow!Ted,
Simply from experience, when I see someone stepping towards the ball, you can take a look at the right hip. So many of us have been told to turn, turn, turn, in order to gain more power. Many look like Elvis doing a hip thrust towards the ball. I see many with their right foot completely on the toes before the hands have passed below the shoulder in the downstroke (another Elvis trait). I tell many that the right hip can either be a gateway or a roadblock. For most, it's the latter.
Your right shoulder isn't on plane until top. It's moved horizontally to get there and your right hip had to clear to do so. The right shoulder then starts a downward path on the inclined plane via the hip slide. The right shoulder does not return on the same horizontal path. If it does, you're over plane, you're hitting the back or the outside quadrant of the ball, and you'll have to steer as a result.
If you look the way I think you look, I'd have you doing a Start Down waggle before every stroke.
Thank'u very much...
Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket Ted,Yes, moving it parallel to the selected delivery line per 7-12 is what Mr. Kelley meant.
What did Homer mean exactly by "clearing the right hip?" Moving it parallel to the selected delivery line?
Originally Posted by milan HiI would make sure the existence of "LAG" on the top and have it sustained coming down and through, which not only takes care of the "physics" (acceleration and thrust or speed and effective mass), but also the "geometry" (kind of holding it on-plane).
I find that sometimes i lose my balance when hitting out to right field ie after i do the hip bump and hit the ball my right leg (i'm right handed)wants to take a step forward and follow through as well. Is this supposed to happen? Any assistance/suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Milan
Originally Posted by hardpan "Your right shoulder isn't on plane until top. It's moved horizontally to get there and your right hip had to clear to do so. The right shoulder then starts a downward path on the inclined plane via the hip slide. The right shoulder does not return on the same horizontal path. If it does, you're over plane, you're hitting the back or the outside quadrant of the ball, and you'll have to steer as a result."Trust me, we've all had those moments. Many of which have come from staying on this site till the wee hours of the morning.
THAT GOT ME!...thank you, (light bulb ON)
I've told people before that by becoming familiar with TGM, my brain looked like the Olympic Stadium during opening ceremonies. There were flashes everywhere...almost blinding.Originally Posted by YodasLuke Trust me, we've all had those moments. Many of which have come from staying on this site till the wee hours of the morning.#7 is heaven! This is really a useful thought...I shall be teaching this to my students!
One of the ways I describe the above quote to my students is to write the # 7 on the wall with your right shoulder. It would be as if you had a laser writing on the wall. The light doesn't go back and forth on a straight line. It's just a little visual that helps sometimes.
Originally Posted by YodasLuke Trust me, we've all had those moments. Many of which have come from staying on this site till the wee hours of the morning.Dude! This may be the best "over the top" cure that has ever been. I have been tracing 7's all over the place. This rocks!
One of the ways I describe the above quote to my students is to write the # 7 on the wall with your right shoulder. It would be as if you had a laser writing on the wall. The light doesn't go back and forth on a straight line. It's just a little visual that helps sometimes.
Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket Dude! This may be the best "over the top" cure that has ever been. I have been tracing 7's all over the place. This rocks!Cool avatar...
You are now my golf hero . . . replacing Silly Puddy. Sorry Comdpa.
Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket Dude! This may be the best "over the top" cure that has ever been. I have been tracing 7's all over the place. This rocks!No worries Colonel...no worries!
You are now my golf hero . . . replacing Silly Puddy. Sorry Comdpa.
