Joe,
Happy New Year to you and all. What can I do to have the same swing plane ?
Jimmy
Hi Jimmy,
I use a device that is a grip with no shaft with a laser pointer at one end. First I have the laser pointing at my chest while addressing the ball. Then in slow motion I take a backswing and notice where the laser is pointing. As I start the downswing, the laser should pass thru the ball position, indicating that the club will be on plane. Next, I address the ball with the laser pointing at the ball. Then I take a swing to make sure the laser passes thru the ball position. The second part of this drill is more important than the first part, because you can make sure your swing path is inside to square at impact. If you cannot get such a device, you can stop at the top of your backswing and look at the positions of your leading arm and the club shaft. Adjust this position to where you think the shaft is on the same plan as your leading arm, and then get a feel for this position as you try some full swings. Use a movie camera to view your own swing to make sure you stay on plane during the downswing.
Joe
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Joe,
Please let me know if you can help me with my big problem. during follow through (or at impact) my left elbow start bending toward the sky and the result lack of distance. i put towel under my left chest and didn't work. i hope you will find a good tip in this regard.
regards,
bahman
Hello Bahman,
It sounds like you have the granddaddy of all clucking chicken wings. Once your body movements are ingrained into your motor muscle memory, they can sometimes be difficult to change. However, here are some things you can try. First, take a slow motion swing, and after the impact position keep your left elbow under your right elbow. You can make this happen by rolling your right forearm over your left. This should force your left elbow to point toward the ground instead of the sky. As a drill, swing continuously back and forth faster and faster until you ingrain this move into your motor muscle memory.
Joe
Please let me know if you can help me with my big problem. during follow through (or at impact) my left elbow start bending toward the sky and the result lack of distance. i put towel under my left chest and didn't work. i hope you will find a good tip in this regard.
regards,
bahman
Hello Bahman,
It sounds like you have the granddaddy of all clucking chicken wings. Once your body movements are ingrained into your motor muscle memory, they can sometimes be difficult to change. However, here are some things you can try. First, take a slow motion swing, and after the impact position keep your left elbow under your right elbow. You can make this happen by rolling your right forearm over your left. This should force your left elbow to point toward the ground instead of the sky. As a drill, swing continuously back and forth faster and faster until you ingrain this move into your motor muscle memory.
Joe
