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 [...]
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 [...]
I like to demystify ball flight. It’s the output data of your swing-a direct indicator of how well you are swinging the club.
Ball flight tells you everything you need to know. The fist thing I ask my students when they come for a lesson is about their ball flight. I ask simple questions such as, [...]
I have been working on my e-book recently and I wanted to update you with some of the content that I am writing about. My goal is to help build a better understanding of the swing with impact geometry. I’m covering all the details such as grip, stance, posture, alignment, ball position, backswing, downswing, etc. [...]
Consistency; the ability to maintain a particular standard or repeat a particular task with minimal variation
Consistency means the swing repeats. The motion doesn’t change. A consistent swing produces consistent results.
Efficiency; the ability to do something well or achieve a desired result without wasted energy or effort
Efficiency means the swing is organized and productive. The swing [...]
Your swing plane is created by the angle of the clubshaft at address. You want to swing the club on that plane throughout the swing as accurately as possible.
Imagine tracing the path of your club head throughout the entire swing. The shape would look like a circle. The circle also assumes a plane, which is [...]
The goal in your set-up is stability, balance, and freedom from muscle tension. Keep this in mind and do the following; create slight flex in your knees, keep your back straight, bend from the waist, and allow your arms to hang freely. That’s a quick snap-shot of the correct set-up, but I want to elaborate [...]
Every top professional understands the vital role of the lower body. They believe and prove that the golf swing starts from the ground up. Therefore, you must build a solid base with proper footwork.
The feet are responsible for all weight management. When you transfer your weight to your back foot in the backswing, then to [...]
You can hit the golf ball with any grip you want, but unless you learn a neutral grip, you will not have any consistency. The best way to hold the club is natural and easy. It just takes a few minutes a day of practice to safeguard against bad habits. So pay attention, this will [...]
One of the most common ailments in golf is the “over the top.” It plagues golfers of all ages and ability levels. I would be rich if I had a nickel for every time someone said they swung the club over the top!
So what exactly is it? And, how can you make changes in your [...]
Turn you body and swing your arms.
That’s the swing in a nutshell.
My philosophy isn’t complicated. I break down the swing so it’s easy to understand.
One of my students, Brandon, loves the game of golf. He puts a lot of time and energy into his swing, but only finds short-lived success. He suffers from a common [...]
