Dave,
In Physics there is theory which I have been speaking of.
Theory is the understanding. Essentially what is important is how do you put the theory into practice.
As I have said previously is how do you train the body how to create the physics.
First step is to be tested to find out what your movement patterns are. Then you can build a program to train your how to create the right movement patterns.
I can continue to speak about theory for ever although people still won't be able to apply this in practice. It's not something you can go to the practice fairway and try to achieve.
You need to be given a program to train your body how to create the right movement patterns.
I speak to guys about TGM, they know the book exceptional well, but in practice they can't break a 100. Listen to them speak they sound like they can break par.
What is important is learning how to train your body how to put the theory into practice.
Now that I break Par on a regular basis I have less misery. Breaking par has always been a milestone and millstone for people.
With TGM it's been a guided struggle and I feel confident each time I play. I don't wonder how I'll be hitting the ball that day or If I'll have my "A" game. My best game this year is five straight birdies. I've only had one Eagle in my life when the ball hit the cup from 60 yards.
Up till about a year ago, every Hole was a scramble but I still posted a respectable score. Now that my swing is 100 times better than it was two years ago, I don't consider the big difference to be the scoring, but the lack of scrambling and absence of struggle. It's just a different game all together than two years ago. Two years ago, the best I would score was a 79 and the worst an 84. Today the best I'll score is a 69 and the worst a 75. So I think that a Swing which I know is 100 times better is giving me an average of ten less strokes per round. I even think differently on the course today. I play some tough courses but from only 6900 yards. Recently I played some courses in Michigan at 7400 yards and didn't notice a big difference concerning the Yardage.
I will probably not be striking the Ball any better than I do today. My chipping (which is great) could save me another stroke per round, and if I make all putts (my putting is great too) within 12 feet I'll save another 5 strokes. I hit 85% of the Fairways and almost as many greens. I only drive the Ball 250 yards. So, I figure I need to improve 100 times more. That's not going to happen.
The big difference between 2 years ago and today, is Knowledge. And, a some trial and error. It seems like I've learned a little more with each year (theory, then application) and I've finally ran through all twenty-four components and then some. I've been learning what seems to be a lot these past two months, but I don't expect to shoot a 60 any time soon.
I wish I could point to one or two changes that made a big difference but I can't. But if could say anything that would make sense to others it would be that my Pivot does the work and my hands are finesse even on my longest drives. Oh, and I lost a lot of weight.
Most of TGM folks I know are improving. I certainly have. I am currently a 6.7 handicap 70 years old with significant arthritis and two artificial knees. I feel I will continue to improve as I hone my basic and acquired motion. It appears bio mechanic knowledge, training and information will remain elusive for me. I frankly feel all I need is the help I get from Lynn Blake Jeff Hull and this forum. This provides me with the practical knowledge that I can take to the range and then on to the course. My "chickens" are hatching and I feel comfortable that I will shoot my age soon
Daryl, slow motion might be easier to see the deceleration, at that speed pretty hard to see whats going on though it for sure looks like a fine swing!
I think here we need to be careful about terminology? Bio says the hands decelerate, you say there is constant motion. Well both can be correct? A car can slow down at an intersection but not stop, constant motion with deceleration?
We might be arriving at feel not real?
Feel; constant motion, all parts moving through to finish.
Real; conservation momentum, hips fire, torso, arms etc in a 'kinetic' link of energy/acceleration being transferred to the ball.
I've sat a looked at much of Bio's data from many great swings, the measurements (speed of hips, arms, club butt, club head, top speed, speed at impact, angles of spine and more!) are there in black and white (well many colors really)
I believe this stuff can work wonders in conjunction with the mechanics of TGM, they need not be mutually exclusive and I don't believe Bio thinks they are either. I have learned heaps from TGM and now with Bio I have a chance to apply the mechanics to an engine that is firing on all cylinders! (not a sales pitch )
Still, I'm a learner and loving this thread, thanks.
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