The delivery zone is a specified area at the top of the swing that generates a smooth delivery back to the ball. Anytime we fall outside the delivery zone, we are subject to harsh conditions like compensations in our set up and/or technique. This is how we lose our timing.
On the backswing, we want to [...]
There are two steps to fixing your slice and/or pull hook. You need to know why you are causing it and then you need to know how to fix it. Let’s get started.
Slicing and pull hooking come from the same family of swing flaws, an outside to inside path across the ball. The following is [...]
You’re on the 2nd tee box and you have no idea where the ball is going to go. You’re nervous, not only because of the uncertainty you feel, but also because of the embarrassment that’s coming after the shot sails into the woods. So this is what you do: you think about your last swing. [...]
You need to be certain where the ball is going to go, especially on the putting green. The art of visualization is an amazing technique when used properly. It will enhance your performance.
The key is to visualize the ball going into the cup before the actual stroke.
One of the best techniques I ever learned was [...]
Set up fundamentals and swing technique can help your game, but let’s not forget about the mental aspect. More specifically, the mental approach to each shot. I find that the success of my shot typically depends on my confidence over the ball. In my search to quantify this confidence level I created a question that [...]
Tiger Woods has exceptional swing dynamics. The combination of his power and accuracy is a testament to his World #1 Ranking. He consistently demonstrates an ability to perform the golf swing under the most pressure packed situations. The focus of this article is clearance – how is lower body rotation clears on the downswing.
The [...]
There’s been a lot of talk about Tiger Woods recently. His personal life is consistent front-page material. We find ourselves lost in all the tabloids, but, have we forgotten about his golf game or that he’s still the number one golfer in the world? Tiger still displays one of the most fundamentally sound golf swings [...]
What does it mean to “stay in front of the club” and how can this help you build a more consistent and efficient golf swing? These are some important questions so let’s go over couple examples because this might be tip you need.
A common tendency for amateurs is to swing the club back without turning [...]
Alignment is key to consistent shot making. You can hit a good shot with a poor swing if you set-up correctly, but you cannot hit a good shot with a poor swing if your set-up incorrectly. The point is, your alignment in the set-up is critical to shot making performance.
Good alignment breeds good habits.
If you [...]
There is a lot written about slowing down the swing for better accuracy and tempo. It supposedly gives you better control over your swing and clubface. There’s also a lot written about shortening your backswing for more consistent ball striking. A smaller turn is less moving parts and easier to repeat. Well, I’m here to [...]
Are you looking for keys areas to narrow your focus? Having trouble finding what’s really important in the swing. Here’s a quick snap shot of what’s essential; blend the correct set-up with good timing through the ball. This is paramount for consistency and efficiency.
The set-up involves three major areas; grip, posture, alignment.
Let’s start with the [...]
