Tom, I’m loving your technique but having one consistent problem. Over the course of an 18 hole round, I’m hitting 3-4 pop ups to second base off the tee with my driver. What is causing this and how do I eliminate it? My weight is forward, arms locked, shoulder tilting and everything seems right. The rest of my drives are 220 down the middle. Got a tip?top of page
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@John Stair - The reason for the pop ups could be a variety of things, and it would be difficult for me to pinpoint without actually seeing your swing.
If you are hitting your other clubs consistently well, you may find some useful information in this recent KFC Club member video.
Here are some other possibilities that I'll throw against the wall, but it's up to you to determine if either or both apply:
1) Check out this diagnostic video for Laid Off and Across the Line backswings. If it seems to apply there are a couple of drills immediately following it that address this issue.
2) This diagnostic video is for a steep downswing. If that resonates then there are several drills that follow specific to resolving this.
3) The butt of the club may be too far back at impact, causing the wrists to roll or the hands to flip through the zone. In this case, you need to ensure that the elbows remain the same distance apart throughout the swing and also that you do not roll/fan the club open on the way back. The Flying Wedge Drill may help with this.
Beyond this, you may wish to give some thought to the V1 Swing Video Analysis - an effective and inexpensive 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.
Alternatively, you might consider posting your swing videos in the Forum's Video Analysis Room. While I don't personally review these as it conflicts with my V1 service, you may be pleasantly surprised by the knowledge base and helpfulness of this great community!