First Pole-ie ever

[innercityteacher]

Yesterday I got my first Pole-ie. It was a pitching wedge on a short par 4 from a side hill lie. I am working on my swinging stroke and although I could not see the putting surface the top 2/3s of the flag was my target. I thought the shot looked like it would be close to the pin in the air then it clanked off of it just below the bottom of the flag. What a thrill.

Pilot, do you have an understanding of Extensor Action? Do you use it? How "heavy" or intense was it on your shot?


ICT

[paspilot]

Pilot, do you have an understanding of Extensor Action? Do you use it? How "heavy" or intense was it on your shot?


ICT

As I understand and try to use Extensor Action, I try to keep a gentle but steady pressure on the base of my left thumb with my right hand. The feeling I am looking for is like a small child tugging on your hand, enough to be noticeable but not enough to make you tense up and resist it with the left arm. It is something that I have been working at since around February. I sometimes lose it when I swing too fast or mess up the right forearm takeaway. But when it is there you can feel and hear the difference in the impact.

[innercityteacher]

As I understand and try to use Extensor Action, I try to keep a gentle but steady pressure on the base of my left thumb with my right hand. The feeling I am looking for is like a small child tugging on your hand, enough to be noticeable but not enough to make you tense up and resist it with the left arm. It is something that I have been working at since around February. I sometimes lose it when I swing too fast or mess up the right forearm takeaway. But when it is there you can feel and hear the difference in the impact.

To me, Extensor Action is really important for poli-es!

ICT

[paspilot]

To me, Extensor Action is really important for poli-es!

ICT

Someday I hope to be able to know how important it is for Hole-ies as well.

[innercityteacher]

Someday I hope to be able to know how important it is for Hole-ies as well.

After many volumes on golf over the years from many authors, I have made more progress since being here as measured by a lower HCP, this last year, than ever before.

I went to the driving range the other day and carried the 215 yard mound with four drives (straight or slight fade) for the first time ever.

We'll see tomorrow in the Saturday round.

ICT