I've been lurking the Lynne Blake forums for a while, and I'm looking for advice on my swing. Now, I'm not a golfer, I'm a tennis player, but I've been working at trying to understand a bit of TGM by reading Richie3Jack's golf blog, Slicefixer's Texarkana, Lag Erickson/ABS forums, and these forums. I think I'm trying to emulate the Lynne Blake swinger's pattern, but I feel that I don't have that horizontal hinge/end swivel going on. I feel like one of my main problems is not getting to the left pivot point which causes a spin-out. I'm confused about the transition move and how to clear that left side. I don't know how to shallow my plane on the downswing. I've included links of a DTL and Face on view of my swing taken today, as well as some stills. As you can see, the impact still is atrocious, just absolutely grotesque. Any help or insight is appreciated.
Welcome to LBG. You are far too hard on yourself, you have a very nice motion!
I think you have also done a good job of picking out a piece that needs a little work. Do you have the book, The Golfing Machine?
You need to work a little Hula-Hula. Your hips bump at the very start of the downstroke, while EVERYTHING above your hips stays back. Currently, your head and shoulders are starting forward first. You don't have to swing like Ben Hogan, but he does a wonderful tutorial on this principle.
That would be a good place to start.
Kevin
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Welcome to LBG. You are far too hard on yourself, you have a very nice motion!
I think you have also done a good job of picking out a piece that needs a little work. Do you have the book, The Golfing Machine?
You need to work a little Hula-Hula. Your hips bump at the very start of the downstroke, while EVERYTHING above your hips stays back. Currently, your head and shoulders are starting forward first. You don't have to swing like Ben Hogan, but he does a wonderful tutorial on this principle.
That would be a good place to start.
Kevin
Kevin,
Thanks for the insight. I can envision that movement, but it will be awhile before I can "program" and implement it. I will make tons of mirror swings trying to get comfortable with that motion. The link you provided is extremely helpful, Hogan makes it look so easy. I'm also going to be on the lookout for a copy of The Golfing Machine, as I think it would be great learning tool. I've noticed you guys often link the section of TGM relevant to the discussion in threads, so it would indeed be nice to have a copy. Thanks again,
I kinda like (what looks like) the angled hinge you have going there. It is rare to see that much right elbow past impact! My guess is that you do not see the left side of the course/range that much. What do you not like?
Thanks for the advice guys. Kevcarter, the link of Hogan's downswing/transition move is great. I'll be making mirror swings trying to emulate that action. I'll also make sure to check out Yoda's videos, and work on obtaining a copy of TGM. Thanks again
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