Hi Shawn!

The premium channel has been a tremendous help to me already (here in Virginia, we get some play even in the winter!). Distance has improved noticeably, putting has improved, and I’ve gone from constantly battling a slice to being able to work the ball left or right much of the time. But (you knew that was coming, didn’t you?). The recurring problem seems to be what others would call taking my eye off the ball. I guess I would call it “not keeping my focus on the dandelion stem.” There are two symptoms, that may reflect one problem, or possibly more than one. The first is hitting far out on the toe, so the ball goes 45º to the right. The second is topping it (if only it was “just” thin). When I think about what I did on the shot, it seems as if my focus was on hitting into the picture, but by turning my head, I have let the clubhead get out of position.

Do you have any swing thoughts, focus, or drills that may help with this?

Thanks so much for all the terrific content!

Scott

Hi Shawn, on the last video you mentioned lining up left on your fade, is that the same on the draw. Also, on the draw you have a pre-twist in your pelvis but not the fade, right? Thanks

In the face on, slo-mo, when you and Savannah are doing the cut the grass your hips are pretty much facing the ball when the arm club passes. When you actually strike the ball they are facing more towards the target. More so for Savannah it appears.
Is this in anticipation of impact?
Steve

I hope you are not indicating, pressure on right hand grip or tight grip A tight trail hand will not allow a release on the club, as such a power lost.

I had good day at range yesterday. My short irons were okay, but longer clubs were all over. Then i remember your old catapult video and how to use your “counterweight” Timing get much better and i was able hit some good shots with all clubs 🙂 It all makes more sense now. Loading, timing and also why you need that centered platform. Still lot off work to do but one lesson learned again.

Great stuff, Thanks Shawn. After convincing myself that I should grip the club so lightly that it almost falls out of my hands, this makes much more sense. Can’t wait to try this on the course tomorrow ( weather permitting ) 🙂

I started to grip tighter as you suggest. My only concern is that the tension in my forearms will migrate into the arms where I will try to swing with the upper body (using my back instead of the legs). Further, the tighter grip cuts down on wrist hinge as it seems to lock the wrists up more. Any suggestions?

Hi Shawn ; I like your comment on grip pressure. I am having trouble with the whip concept . I’m using the overlap grip right hand and found I could grip securely with it. Trouble was I found I was squeezing so hard my left index was bearing down on the knuckle of the right hand . I t caused my club head to be open on follow through when club was parallel and the whip action was a wishful thought. When i moved my left index finger off the knuckle and onto the area above the right knuckle ( phalange ) the club was cosing slightly and I actually started to feel a slight whip . Was I doing a common mistake, and am I now on the right path . Med

Hi Shawn, I am struggling with a consistent driver so I started Feet Together and One Legged training yesterday. Feet Together straightened out my issues and One Legged felt really effortless with excellent shot shape (slight draw) and distance. So that is all good. I tried normal stance afterwards but still found issues tugging and pulling shots left. I feel like I should take the one legged stance to the course for consistency and solid distance. I might look a little strange to my buddies but the results should hopefully be worth it. Should I continue to try and go to normal stance ? Or is staying with an effortless one legged drive ok.

P.S. I’ve had similar results with the 3 wood, hybrids and long irons. One Legged is king for me at the moment.

Hit some into the nets today using the info from the last couple videos. Fairly decent feeling shots. I will rent some time on the simulator in a week or two to verify.
My question is, does the firm grip also carry over to the putter? How about little chip shots?

How are your divots? Behind, at or within 4 inches in front of the ball. Did your angle of attack change? I’m going test it , on my flight scope!

I would like to see a very close up of the hand grips for both hands. I always look for 2 knuckles on lead hand and trail pointing toward shoulder!

You and Adam Young should do some stuff together!

Good morning…as a new member just wanted to say thanks for the grip pressure video. Seems to be an eternal question. Tathata instruction would say you never would try to cut thru something with a sword without a lot of grip pressure. And since a golf club is not as balanced as a sword then pressure required to keep stable. And then supposedly Bill Mehlhorn gripped so lightly the club would turn in his hand or so I have read. Yikes confusing…will try both with the grasswhip I just received. That is as soon as it dries out here in NE Georgia. No real question just wanted to say thanks for all the information. Cheers

Do you need to set up with a closed face? If so how much? Or do you just get your lead hand showing about 3 knuckles and trail hand in a very strong grip(pointing at trail shoulder or more ? If you set up with a very closed club face do you still look for 3 knuckles on lead hand and trail hand pointing at trail shoulder or mor?

Shawn, I was of that hold bird in grip school until your videos. Sharing this as it might help others. Experimented with a more firm grip, very secure. Club head speed was up. Then I tried with my old grip pressure, kind of back to bad habit by accident and noticed a noticeable drop in club head speed on my radar. You mentioned losing the grip triggers the mind as one possible outcome. Also wondering if when you start down since the club was loose that the club head starts to release at the top and there is no way to stop it once the chain is engaged and with the firm grip it stays intact to deliver the whipping? Not sure of the science but the firm grip definitely works! Thank you again, you are the best!

How do you proceed to take your strong grip? Do you set the club down with the face perpendicular to your body and then take your grip? I don’t think you have actually every explained that.

Neal