Katie Skeeles / 2008 Most Improved Junior Girl / Atlanta CC / December 1, 2008

[Yoda]

Here it is: http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/gallery...3/CIMG0858.MOV

Katie and I reviewed this video upon our return from Cuscowilla. She saw there is work to be done and has been makin' it happen. It will be interesting to post a comparative swing a few months out.

Three of the major changes I am proud of are her Grip, Pivot and Finish. Her right hand used to be well-Turned (to the right), so much so that it was almost parallel to the Plane. With lots of practice, she fixed that in a couple of sessions.

Her Pivot was virtually non-existent: Her Foot and Knee Action were minimal, and her Hip and Shoulder Turns were restricted, all of which limited her Power and contributed to Plane problems. A disciplined application of the MacDonald Drills transformed her Motion and helped her Timing. In the past month, we removed the tilt from her Backstroke Turns.

Finally, her Finish used to be 'sawed off' and very 'blocky' (no Arm/Hand Rotation). She quickly learned a correct Finish Swivel out of the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position) and to pose in a professional Finish (with due attention to the five Finish alignments of 12-3). As she learned to 'free-wheel', she went from hitting weak Fades to strong Draws.

We also worked hard on all aspects of her short game: Chips, Pitches, Sand Play and, of course, Putting. She was able to put it all together very quickly, and -- voila! -- in tournament play knocked twenty strokes off her Personal Best.

We work together every week, and she continues to improve. I can hardly wait 'til spring . . .

[alex_chung]

Here it is: http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/gallery...3/CIMG0858.MOV

If others want to see video of themselves from Cuscowilla, let me know. I can post it if you don't mind or can send you a link to download it.

Feel free to go ahead, I don't mind.

Katie and I reviewed this video upon our return from Cuscowilla. She knows there is work to be done and has been makin' it happen. It will be interesting to post a comparative swing a few months out.

Three of the major changes I am proud of are her Grip, Pivot and Finish. Her right hand used to be well-Turned (to the right), so much so that it was almost parallel to the Plane. With lots of practice, she fixed that in a couple of sessions.

Her Pivot was virtually non-existent: Her Foot and Knee Action were minimal, and her Hip and Shoulder Turns were restricted, all of which limited her Power and contributed to Plane problems. A disciplined application of the MacDonald Drills transformed her Motion and helped her Timing. In the past month, we removed the tilt from her Backstroke Turns.

Finally, her Finish used to be 'sawed off' and very 'blocky' (no Arm/Hand Rotation). She quickly learned a correct Finish Swivel out of the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position) and to pose in a professional Finish (with due attention to the five Finish alignments of 12-3). As she learned to 'free-wheel', she went from hitting weak Fades to strong Draws.

We also worked hard on all aspects of her short game: Chips, Pitches, Sand Play and, of course, Putting. She was able to put it all together very quickly, and -- voila! -- in tournament play knocked twenty strokes off her Personal Best.

We work together every week, and she continues to improve. I can hardly wait 'til spring . . .

Looks very good my friend. Sometimes I wish there wasn't this big pond between you and I otherwise I would be working on my game with you every week as well.
Alex

[bambam]

Feel free to go ahead, I don't mind.

Alex, we have two videos and a photo sequence of you. All are uploaded here:

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/gallery...ry.php?cat=543

[Yoda]

I have added to my post above a third change that Katie made in her Golf Stroke. For convenience, I am reprinting the edited paragraph here:

Three of the major changes I am proud of are her Grip, Pivot and Finish. Her right hand used to be well-Turned (to the right), so much so that it was almost parallel to the Plane. With lots of practice, she fixed that in a couple of sessions.

Her Pivot was virtually non-existent: Her Foot and Knee Action were minimal, and her Hip and Shoulder Turns were restricted, all of which limited her Power and contributed to Plane problems. A disciplined application of the MacDonald Drills transformed her Motion and helped her Timing. In the past month, we removed the tilt from her Backstroke Turns.

Finally, her Finish used to be 'sawed off' and very 'blocky' (no Arm/Hand Rotation). She quickly learned a correct Finish Swivel out of the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position) and to pose in a professional Finish (with due attention to the five Finish alignments of 12-3). As she learned to 'free-wheel', she went from hitting weak Fades to strong Draws.

[Yoda]

Hmmmmm 16 years old. Playing less than 2 years. Scores go from 100's to
80's in just a few months. Has a very nice swing. Maybe I should start sending her things to autograph now BEFORE she gets famous. Keep it goin' Katie. It appears your future is bright.

Great idea, dcg . . .



I've got mine!

[bwkitche]

Here it is: http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/gallery...3/CIMG0858.MOV

If others want to see video of themselves from Cuscowilla, let me know. I can post it if you don't mind or can send you a link to download it.

Was this filmed with one of the Casio high speed cameras (EX-F1 or EX-FH20)?

Do you recall what shutter speed was used?

[golfguru]

Was shot at 300 fps, shutter speed 1/2000, with the Casio F1.