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  • From Neal Ward on PUNCH SHOT PRACTICE!

    I have a question Shawn. Can you explain how much side tilt is normal in a driver swing? I see some with extreme tilt and others with hardly any. I am 6 ft. tall for reference.

    Neal

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    • From Shawn Clement on PUNCH SHOT PRACTICE!

      Some do it from address and some do it during the swing; what matters is that you are anle to send the tee tip in the direction you want to start the ball on the slight upswing (5 degrees is optimal) see the “list of videos by date” and scroll to the bottom and check out the “driver” videos

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  • From Terry Anderson on DRIVER SENDING TEE TIPS TO TARGET With PMD!

    What, if any, is the significance of almost always breaking tees? Is that related to AOA?

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    • From Shawn Clement on DRIVER SENDING TEE TIPS TO TARGET With PMD!

      Hey Terry! Could be the cheap balsa wood tees; or the tell tale signs is your drive balloon up and spin too much which is caused by hitting down too much. See the original driver videos down at the bottom of the list of videos by date and the “flow state driver” and “great driver nugget” videos

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  • From Terry Anderson on Football Drill - Draw & Fade

    How does trajectory work for a high draw?? If it’s back in the stance, it will always be a knocked down shape, right?

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    • From Shawn Clement on Football Drill - Draw & Fade

      Hi Terry! Stock height for draw is “front of ball touching centre of stance” and high draw can be centre to back of ball touching centre; more forward of that and it’s a pull or fade.

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    • From Terry Anderson on Football Drill - Draw & Fade

      That’s exactly what’s been happening…clearly been putting it too far forward in an attempt at the high draw. Thanks so much! 👍🏻

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  • From Rohan Patki on KINETIC CHAIN ENGAGEMENT#7- BATTERING RAM

    Hi Shawn
    In the 1, 2 practice swings pre-hit, the hands are way ahead, but in the actual contact swing they are behind a little bit, is that because the club has lowered towards the ball?

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    • From Shawn Clement on KINETIC CHAIN ENGAGEMENT#7- BATTERING RAM

      Hi Rohan; the idea is what is important and the hands do get to the ball first; then the club catches the hands completely only past the ball; just keep this task in mind and feel like you are squeezing the ball in the direction you want it to start with WEIGHT.

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  • From Patrick Landry on Backswing Series

    I’ve heard you use the term ‘gather’ at the top of the backswing but I haven’t seen a video explaining what that means. Can you point me in the right direction?

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    • From Shawn Clement on Backswing Series

      Hi Patrick! Yes, a term used to show the importance of using momentum in the swing; See Using weight in your swing-axe drill will Savy, then “backswing levitation” and then the “unstoppable momentum videos which are combined with “arc-blur” and are one of my favourite sensations as it feels like you can effortlessly PASTE or COMPRESS THROUGH the ball and into the picture. Enjoy!

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  • From [email protected] on Putting - Green Reading & Aim

    The most difficult shot for me is the 2ish-4 ft putt..( where the whole is seen in peripheral vision).

    It seems like I am manipulating it and always seem to find ways to miss them. Result oriented? Any ways to hack my brain and give it a simple task? Making them would improve my score dramatically and give a lot of momentum in my rounds..

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    • From Shawn Clement on Putting - Green Reading & Aim

      See “never miss another short putt again shawn clement” on youtube and “flow state putting”

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    • From [email protected] on Putting - Green Reading & Aim

      Hi Shawn I did practice a lot putting and watched all I could about it on your site and YouTube What is the main point coming out, is how peripheral vision is creating distortions with the intended line creating doubt in the mind thus causing compensations and missed put.

      On the course yesterday I did put it all into test. The most efficient way for me, is when I look at the hole during the stroke and really trying to picture the ball roll into the hole in my mind while I stroke it.

      This shift in focus from: Holly s*%#.. I don’t want to miss it! vs Having an active and positive thought process focused on positive images and success, is a game changer!!

      I rolled a lot of good putts! Only thing now, I barely miss sometimes left, sometimes right.. I suppose my eye sight will adjust and fine tune itself with more practice? Is there certain drills to train eyes to see line and learn to match it with the stroke?

      I really like to “feel” it this way how I could to “train” to feel better..

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    • From Shawn Clement on Putting - Green Reading & Aim

      Awesome post! And yes, the goldie locks the line from an extreme left or right position and work your way back to the hole until the brain screams stop; you are in! 😀👍

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    • From [email protected] on Putting - Green Reading & Aim

      I will check it out for sure. Thanks..

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  • From Craig Hofer on Pitching

    Shawn, wanted to ask you about a very helpful swing thought I use that really helps me make good contact with the ball in my full swing. The thought (and feeling) is “Throw your elbows down the swing plane to start your downswing.” I think it is a more active way for me to “Let my arms fall.” Without the throw elbows thought I early release my hands at the ball nearly every time. With the throw my elbows thought I get beautiful lag, collect the ball and throw it without worrying about my release. Has this been something you’ve found helpful for you or your students? – Thanks, Craig

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    • From Shawn Clement on Pitching

      Very good Craig! Right on! See “football drill series” and the “throwing series” to go with this train of thought and the next premium video will have a fantastic addendum to what you are doing, so you have my complete thumbs up to stick with it! The “using the weight in your swing-axe drill with Savy is another great one too!

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  • From Matt Davis on Consistency Series

    Staying with the shot is sooooo key here. For me it literally is the crucial difference in a flushed shot with a perfect finish, to a so-so miss that ‘just didn’t feel right’.

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  • From John Lyden on Clubhead Speed

    Hi Shawn,

    I have been a huge fan of your teaching style. Your videos are amazing and have been super helpful.

    I feel that one of my issues in not getting the proper release and/or snap in my swing has been not letting my right elbow fold. The recent sword drill has helped immensely in feeling that proper hinge/release with my trail arm/hand.

    In the above video I notice in throwing the hammer and kettle bells your right elbow is not folding like it would if you had a golf club. I think copying that had been my issue. Any feedback I would appreciate. Thanks again for all the great videos!

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    • From Shawn Clement on Clubhead Speed

      Hey John!
      when throwing the hammer or kettle bell, there is no folding of the arms as the weight of the hammer would be too much for the wrist; it’s like trying to throw a 10 pound shot put like a baseball, it would rip your shoulder and elbow apart. The club throw-swing is just like a fishing cast or tennis serve because the club is light enough to throw with the second pendulum. See “golf swing has 2 pendulums” and the “throwing series” then see “lead hand release”, “trail hand release”, “release fine tuning” and “snap release polish” videos.

      Then you need some solid references to be able to predict how the ball will be in the way of this release with “predict contact”, “the goldie locks series”, the “arc-blur” videos and “unstoppable momentum” videos.

      enjoy!

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    • From John Lyden on Clubhead Speed

      Thanks so much Shawn!

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  • From [email protected] on UP AND OVER TREES PRACTICE!

    156 GW??? Holy smokes, Mu – it’s amazing to see how your game has progressed! Well done young man!

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  • From Terry Anderson on DIAGONAL SERIES PART 4-DRIVER!

    Fabulous video!

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  • From Terry Anderson on MATCH BACKSWING TO BALL DIRECTION

    The relationship between takeaway and balance was a critical point in this one; a key awareness that I think will pay big dividends.

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  • From Terry Anderson on Working the Ball

    Is the only difference between a push and a draw that the face was square to the inside out path instead of relatively closed, or are there other factors?

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    • From Shawn Clement on Working the Ball

      You have it in essence; but if it is a one off, resist the temptation to correct as the brain has already done that for you through very elaborate internal feedback; only correct if you see a pattern of pushes…remember seeing the video of why we cannot REPEAT the task the same exact way every time?

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  • From Rich Mercadante on DRIVER SENDING TEE TIPS TO TARGET With PMD!

    Hi Shawn,

    Really good info. I’m a 61 y/o lefty.. Doing really well with the irons using the strong grip, throwing the club, etc. But am all over the place with the woods and driver. esp hooks and occ tops. I know I must be defaulting to the ball, but it’s so hard to think of just throwing the club out there when I’m looking a the ball or tip of the tee. Annika Sorenstam comes to mind with her swing… never seems to look at ball, LOL. May I could try just concentrating more on the throw and forget about the ball? Thoughts?

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    • From Shawn Clement on DRIVER SENDING TEE TIPS TO TARGET With PMD!

      We need a bit more reinforcements with the woods and driver; see “great driver nugget” and “diagonal stance driver fade and draw” as well as “arc-blur” and “unstoppable momentum” videos; Shawn

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  • From Rich Mercadante on DRIVER SENDING TEE TIPS TO TARGET With PMD!

    Forgot to mention… In honor of the British Open next week, I remember the classic announcer Peter Alliss commented after a wayward shot…”What a cruel, cruel game..” lol!

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