My focus is to maintain a connected swing. I try to keep my arms glued to my ribcage, and my elbows together without excessive tension throughout the swing. It feels like I am hitting the ball with my core.
I also rotate the club down on the takeway to set up a wrist angle which promotes a flying wedge through impact.
This tip came from watching another S&T instructor Rob Cheney.
@downthefairway - Rob is a great S&T instructor, and I have no issue whatsoever with the move you reference. As for the downswing feels, I do offer a variety of them for the reasons previously mentioned. There isn't any one particular "preferred" feel. It's whatever puts you consistently into a solid impact position to produce the desired ball flight and distance.
Since you seem to have a good understanding of the motions, I suggest using video often at the range to ensure that things are on the proper track. You can also post your swing videos in the Video Analysis Room section of the forum for fellow members to offer their thoughts, and always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis, an extremely valuable service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. This enables me to put my eyes on your swing and offer some very specific observations and corrective action plans if applicable. 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. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site.
I had the same problem and tried different ways. At the end I decided to bring the trail ellbow and hand in the deep position. It is like starting the downswing with this move. After some weeks it worked for me and I did not have the problem to "lose" the upper body and/or the straight arm.
Next point is that I can use my trail hand to add more power to send the ball to the target. (just started creating more power).
I dont swing with a hip-bump. At the end of the backswing I go in the holy-grail- position, start the downswing with the ellbow and hand downmove, but under hips and so on.
The downswing was a serious problem for me, so it needed a long time to learn it.
I have been with you for a few months and have enjoyed the content. I would assume, the hip thrust, side crunch is prefered. Thankyou for clarifying your motivation for the video was to introduce an additional feel.
Have you been in the school for some time, or did you just recently join? I just want to make sure that you've spent sufficient time on the first couple of chapters, because that is where we master the proper foundation for this system (which differs from the setup that is typically taught for a "conventional" shift & lift type of swing), and also where you will learn and ingrain the basic elements. Once a golfer is at that point he or she can then work through provided drills on building in their own personal "feels" that will enable them to execute the motions and take ownership of their unique swing.
You will find that I do provide a variety of feels wherever possible - and none of the ones you mentioned are wrong - not to "confuse", but out of recognition that everyone is different and what works for he, she, or me may not necessarily resonate with thee. So first you develop an understanding of the swing and its components, and then you work on what you need to do to properly execute it.
That is what I mean.
Thanks Tom,
I enjoy your light hearted approach to instruction. Very easy for the average weekend warrior to understand and follow.
Biggest advantage of this method is the focus on low point control, which drastically improves ball striking and compression.
Thanks again for making it fun.
Cheers.
Thanks Rudi.
My focus is to maintain a connected swing. I try to keep my arms glued to my ribcage, and my elbows together without excessive tension throughout the swing. It feels like I am hitting the ball with my core.
I also rotate the club down on the takeway to set up a wrist angle which promotes a flying wedge through impact.
This tip came from watching another S&T instructor Rob Cheney.
Good luck with your progress.
I had the same problem and tried different ways. At the end I decided to bring the trail ellbow and hand in the deep position. It is like starting the downswing with this move. After some weeks it worked for me and I did not have the problem to "lose" the upper body and/or the straight arm.
Next point is that I can use my trail hand to add more power to send the ball to the target. (just started creating more power).
I dont swing with a hip-bump. At the end of the backswing I go in the holy-grail- position, start the downswing with the ellbow and hand downmove, but under hips and so on.
The downswing was a serious problem for me, so it needed a long time to learn it.
Hope my experiences can help you.
I have been with you for a few months and have enjoyed the content. I would assume, the hip thrust, side crunch is prefered. Thankyou for clarifying your motivation for the video was to introduce an additional feel.
Welcome to the members forum community, @downthefairway!!
Have you been in the school for some time, or did you just recently join? I just want to make sure that you've spent sufficient time on the first couple of chapters, because that is where we master the proper foundation for this system (which differs from the setup that is typically taught for a "conventional" shift & lift type of swing), and also where you will learn and ingrain the basic elements. Once a golfer is at that point he or she can then work through provided drills on building in their own personal "feels" that will enable them to execute the motions and take ownership of their unique swing.
You will find that I do provide a variety of feels wherever possible - and none of the ones you mentioned are wrong - not to "confuse", but out of recognition that everyone is different and what works for he, she, or me may not necessarily resonate with thee. So first you develop an understanding of the swing and its components, and then you work on what you need to do to properly execute it.