Hi Tom,
I'm working on getting that hip slide feel to start the backswing. I seem to be able to do it just fine, and make contact with the ground, if there is no ball. However, add the ball to the mix and things get all weird. I've been saying, "that little ball has quite some gravity." I realized that during the rehearsal swings, I'm not really focusing on a target and I'm able to swing freely with no anticipation. So I decided to try an experiment. What If, instead of looking at the ball during the shot, I'd look at the ground just behind the ball. Well, that got me hitting the ground behind the ball, that's not good. Ok, well, if the goal is to hit the ball and then the ground in front of the ball, maybe I should look at the ground just in front ball. It seemed to work! It takes hitting the ball out of the equation as the goal. It seem to put the swing as the goal, not the contact. I only took a few swings with this adjustment. Do you think there is something to this or, am I opening myself up for trouble? I really feel like it lets me swing through the ball instead of hitting the ball.
Thanks,
Danny
@Abdul Qaiyum,
We need to get you out there enjoying yourself on the course, because that's what it's all about!
I've done numerous online private lessons with golfers from across the globe, and the results have been excellent. If you're ever interested in arranging for one you may do so by emailing lessons@saguto.golf.
Beyond that, have you ever had me do a V1 Swing Video Analysis for you? This is an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. Schedule yours today: https://app.v1sports.com/Saguto-Golf
While I do not personally know any instructors in the Palm Springs area, the Stack and Tilt website does include this Find an Instructor page.
Thanks,
Tom