Thanks Shawn for these videos.This whole ‘momentum’ series is so clearly spelled out. Even without the tilt board the mental images bring a clear sense of low point and anchored base and feeling the weight of the acu and unstoppable momentum. not hit the ball. The swing flows out. Nice…J.

Hi Shawn, Q here. Just wondering, I found that I really need to get my right hand involved as I tend to pull so hard I sometimes forget to throw with my right. At some point a while back I realised that my right hand was too close, too far over my left which was hampering it’s ability to get involved. This is about a year ago now. So I moved my right hand a little lower and suddenly had all this whip, it was awesome.

But, I find now that after a while my right pinkie starts to hurt as it’s stretching to reach my left pinkie, as I’ve moved my right a little further down the grip, which feels like a powerful position.

So, where to from here? Moving my right closer feels like it’s weaker again, not able to take command and throw as it should. I’ve recently been fitted to a new shaft and as part of that ordered midsize grips, as I had 4 papers under a plus4 standard grip up until now. Not sure if that will help at all, I’m still waiting for my clubs to arrive.

I’m fine otherwise with the grip, I get a sense of real connection and power when I’m gripping as I do, but I feel I shouldn’t be experiencing any discomfort. Should I just get them closer together and get used to it? A baseball grip does not feel good. Overlapping feels weak again.

Thanks
Qerim

How does one determine the low point of the swing when on the course during a round ? Is the low point at the sternal notch

That‘s a lot of wisdom. Love the interview at the end. I started late with golf – 7 years ago at the age of 44. Wasted a few years in the maze of Golf teaching – used up a few teachers (approx. 15) – some properly don‘t sleep well because of me – but found now my swing and can‘t wait to ingrain these new feelings after this @%€§ virus let us play golf again in Austria.

I seem to be doing this exercise well. However, when I begin to add umph to the “throw of my club”, the low point of my swing become inconsistent. How do I connect this exercise with the three top tasks (+ slashing the bamboo) and the extra pump in my swing effort?

Shawn: I like the view from behind as that is how “we” see ourselves as we setup a shot. You might consider doing that more often. Cheers

This video and “Lead Hand Release” video are gold! Do you recommend trying both lead hand and trail hand release analogies and then using one or the other, or do you recommend ultimately trying to blend both together? Is there any advantage to blending the two in terms of distance or ball contact? Or is it better to just find the one, lead or trail, that resonates the best with the individual as either will lead to a good result?

Thanks,
Coachcohn

Ps. Stay low and flatten the curve!

Shawn said, When you hit it thin, it’s because you come from the inside and stay along the ground too long. Will you explain this please?

Why were you aiming for the bunker on the left? Did you think the wind would bring it back to fairway? And, then you were sure to hit it low to avoid the wind. I’m unclear on the thought process.

With regards to aligning my sternal notch with the bottom of the swing arch; I play right handed. On Iron shot, Hybrids, and Fairway Woods, Should I feel that my Sternal notch is aligned slightly forward of the ball. With regards to the Driver, Should I feel that my Sternal notch is aligned slightly behind the ball?

Thank you for all your instruction. Ed Fitzgerald

Shawn,
This is my top “favourite” video. Chipping is also my no 1 shot and the way I always start my warm up prior to a round. Yet I still have a question…..
Sometimes I feel that my body controls the movement and that my upper arms are connected to my chest…going along for the ride. Sometimes I feel that my arms swing free and the body follows…..getting out of the way, back and forward.
I would like to focus on just one of these “feelings” and methods and I would appreciate your advice.
Good to be back !!
Tim

Shawn,

I liked the way you allowed Mu to figure out the correct setup to get through both tees. The explanation and demonstration helped with the same drill. When I started the drill I was just like missing the second tee.

Shawn, does the GCQuad work on the sloped platforms??

What do I get for my premium (Eagle) membership? When I log in it appears that I am getting the same material as those who paid much less. Perhaps I am not accessing the correct site.

Hey Shawn,

Is there any change to weight distribution relating to balance? A normal shot it’s like 60/40% toward the front leg right? Is that the same on an uphill lie?

thanks,