Joe,
If I want to make sure my hands are in the correct position at the top of the backswing, is there an easy way to feel this without having to stop and look?
Theo
Hello Theo,
One way to do this is to think about where your thumbs are. Usually you do not have to look to feel their position. At the top of your backswing if your thumbs feel like they are under the grip or on the swing plane, you are probably in a good position. You might want to stop at the top of your backswing and see where you natural position is, especially when you feel good about your swing. That way, the next time you get into a slump, you can do the same check to see if this position has changed.
Joe
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Joe,
I am a pretty good putter on the practice green, but on the course I seem to lose my touch. I am aware that nerves can have something to do with this, so I try to put some pressure on myself on the practice green, but the results are the same. Can you suggest something?
Al
Hello Al,
I have seen this happen with people who like to use some wrist action for their putting stroke. On the practice green, even when you try to apply some false pressure, the wristy stroke can work OK, but on the course where the pressure is real, the wrists are more prone to The Yips. Hal Sutton explains that small muscles do not work well under pressure, so rely on the big muscles instead. That is why you see so many pros putt with their shoulders and not their wrists.
Joe
I am a pretty good putter on the practice green, but on the course I seem to lose my touch. I am aware that nerves can have something to do with this, so I try to put some pressure on myself on the practice green, but the results are the same. Can you suggest something?
Al
Hello Al,
I have seen this happen with people who like to use some wrist action for their putting stroke. On the practice green, even when you try to apply some false pressure, the wristy stroke can work OK, but on the course where the pressure is real, the wrists are more prone to The Yips. Hal Sutton explains that small muscles do not work well under pressure, so rely on the big muscles instead. That is why you see so many pros putt with their shoulders and not their wrists.
Joe
