I have only had a chance to watch the final "summary and demonstration." If I'm going to watch them one at a time I'm naturally going to skip straight to the end and see some drivers.
"My head is too stationary." Very interesting. Really liked the 'look at the camera and swing' stroke; Jeff's Computer seems to have his motion ingrained pretty well!
Martee/Lynn,
One of these days you might consider posting the MMOC (Martee Makeover Challenge). An excellent video for those lucky enough to have a copy.
One of these days you might consider posting the MMOC (Martee Makeover Challenge). An excellent video for those lucky enough to have a copy.
Good idea, mb6606, and I appreciate your thoughts. But, for the very personal reasons explained below, I will never post the video in our Gallery.
Marty and I did the three-part video as a special 'thank you' for people such as yourself who selflessly rallied to my call for support of his 'emergency' mission to The Swamp. More than thirty signed on and offered their support with no strings attached and expecting zero in return. It was truly a unique happening...one that I often think about.
As you know, at the time there was a good deal of demand for the video from those who, for whatever the reason, did not participate in the funding of the MMOC. However, I just didn't think it was 'right' to offer it outside our group. And I still will never produce it commercially. However, to help support our mission, I may at some point offer it as an incentive to join the Friends of LBG.
I am sure there are many who would join, and I'd like to give them a good reason to do it!
"My head is too stationary." Very interesting. Really liked the 'look at the camera and swing' stroke; Jeff's Computer seems to have his motion ingrained pretty well!
Remember, when Jeff made that comment, he was talking about the potential for being 'ball bound' into the Finish. In other words, staying down 'too long.'
To prevent that, he wants his Head to swivel nicely into the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position) and then to come up naturally as he moves onto his left side into the Finish. He definitely was not talking about the need to introduce a Bob (up-and-down movement) or a Sway (side-to-side movement, with the Stroke or in reverse) into his Stroke.
And thank you, Matt, for picking up on that marvelous Stroke. If anyone thinks it's easy to look straight into the camera lens and rip an iron shot long and straight and with a beautifully-carved divot, just try it sometime.
Remember, when Jeff made that comment, he was talking about the potential for being 'ball bound' into the Finish. In other words, staying down 'too long.'
To prevent that, he wants his Head to swivel nicely into the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position) and then to come up naturally as he moves onto his left side into the Finish. He definitely was not talking about the need to introduce a Bob (up-and-down movement) or a Sway (side-to-side movement, with the Stroke or in reverse) into his Stroke.
And thank you, Matt, for picking up on that marvelous Stroke. If anyone thinks it's easy to look straight into the camera lens and rip an iron shot long and straight and with a beautifully-carved divot, just try it sometime.
Impressive?
You bet!
Thanks for the reply Lynn. I didn't infer from it that he wanted to introduce extraneous movement, but noticed that it was a 'different' way of phrasing things.
I would think that having your head stay down too long is a problem that doesn't develop overnight. Usually, when I Swing, the pivot rotation brings the head around and up automatically past impact. Perhaps too many Basic and Acquired motion strokes? Not really sure where I'm going with this other than to further my understanding of interdependency within a stroke.
Thanks for the reply Lynn. I didn't infer from it that he wanted to introduce extraneous movement, but noticed that it was a 'different' way of phrasing things.
I would think that having your head stay down too long is a problem that doesn't develop overnight. Usually, when I Swing, the pivot rotation brings the head around and up automatically past impact. Perhaps too many Basic and Acquired motion strokes? Not really sure where I'm going with this other than to further my understanding of interdependency within a stroke.
Matt,
I know Jeff has been doing some work on this lately. I'm sure he will be happy to weigh in and share his thoughts on the subject.
Thanks for the reply Lynn. I didn't infer from it that he wanted to introduce extraneous movement, but noticed that it was a 'different' way of phrasing things.
I would think that having your head stay down too long is a problem that doesn't develop overnight. Usually, when I Swing, the pivot rotation brings the head around and up automatically past impact. Perhaps too many Basic and Acquired motion strokes? Not really sure where I'm going with this other than to further my understanding of interdependency within a stroke.
Matt,
I have many "different" ways of phrasing things that often get taken out of context, so don't feel bad. My head stays "down" too long past impact in my opinion because of years of playing golf with a hang back, swing up motion. There are many bad habits that become engrained in our early years and this is one of mine.
I actually like the position of my head, I only wish it would swivel faster to finish. In fact, when I make practice swings and work on acquired motion drills, my head is in much better position.
Like I said in the video, the ball is long gone so its not something I am going to stress over, just practice a little more.
Lynn,
I'm with you - I'd rather hang out with more intelligent, better looking, cleaner life forms! I'm assuming that's what you meant- of course as Head Honcho I know you can't say that directly!
P.S. Please don't take his post personally he's a very angry individual!
And to Bucket! You will not attack- YODA! I'm jumping in my house (car) right now- Heading East! (Oh ya- No Gas!)
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