Shawn could you please do some slow motions you say watch the blur and that is what we see. A slow motion would give us more insight to your position at different parts of the swing.
Great stuff
Graham

Shawn, After watching hundreds of your videos many times, something new hit me (Maybe,I think ; – )). I have always assumed (if not assumed subconsciously) that there is increased sense of tension that develops into the back swing due to the windup up/coiling of the muscles against the resistance of the spine at set up. However, the more reps I watch of your motion into the back swing, I get the sense that you LOOK like that you do NOT resist against anything as you release into the back swing ??? Though you say that you stretch into the back swing as you gather “out of the way”, you do not look that you are resisting against any body part or position that you started with at address?? Should I interpret your “getting out of the way” as not only making room for you arms to swing BUT ALSO as not feeling as you are coiling/resisting against anything?? If so, I would imagine that you would not feel that much tension or resistance near the top of the back swing? Great vids! Thanks, Otto.

Hi Shawn, thank you for your clear concepts, target oriented focus, and body logic. It has given me much back that accident and age had started to take away, as well as clearing out alot of mental garbage/baggage that had accumulated and was in my way as well. This Focus series is Gold!
My question is this, do you still see the blur of the club when you hit the shot? Do you actually see the club blur pass through the ball on the way to the target? i ask because i have gotten such great results so far with your concepts, but, i don’t really think that happens with me. The target seems to take over when i actually hit the ball. Just wondering if i am missing something basic i hadn’t considered before. Thanks again, the money spent for Premium is SO worth it. Will be upgrading before end of year! Can’t wait for March! Joel

Hi Shawn –
I struggle with my driver horribly. I typically shoot 87-89, but I lose a log of stroke off the tee. I have a typical amateur slice, which I am here to correct 🙂 That’s not my reason for this comment though. With that, I have a steep swing with the driver as well that is not on plane. I want to improve my swing plane, but also I want to know the cause of my biggest issue with driver. I often hit very low screamers. Sometimes, these tee shots skip off the tee box, which tells me I am hitting in with a descending blow. I can still hit the ball very far, but I have to be losing a lot of distance since this thing is like a rock skipping over water. I sometimes take a divot with my driver too. I just want to revamp my swing and find the best video to start with. This video was great, but is more about strategy and how to achieve certain things. I am needing more basic and how to improve plane and ball striking. Wow that’s a lot to work on haha. I’d love to never see a divot on the tee box or a mark where my ball has went leaving a rooster tail across.

Shawn: For all my clubs except my driver I am able to see the target in my mind’s eye and stay with that picture to produce a non-manipulated swing. But I still default to the ball on my driver. Two different swings in effect. My arms swing freely with my irons but not at all with the driver. Need your help.

Hi Shawn. I started playing again last year after an 8 year hiatus. When I came back I went through a massive swing overhaul that “felt” good but only proved to be problematic and unrepeatable. What has caught my eye is your address is very close to how I addressed the ball for 15 plus years before I quit. That address and swing yielded great results for me. Is that something you could cover or expound on? Loving the videos!

Hi Shawn,
How does one line up if we are binocular creatures? If I use the line on the ball it obviously feels like it’s aiming very left but is correct. Perpetual motion in that direction then feels weird. If I don’t use the line on the ball then I’m going to be aiming incorrectly because of the way our vision works.
What do you do?

Also, if I hang my putter straight down (relaxed wrist hinge) then the heel is higher and off the ground a lot more than the toe?

Finally, if I don’t forward press a bit then there seems to be too much loft and the ball goes a bit left often?

Thanks,
Rob.

Shawn, you are incredibly supple with a wide range of motion because of your suppleness. How can a 78 year old golfer like me possibly get to the positions in the swing you reach? My problem is I can make a full turn going back but I stop at the ball at impact. If I could get off my right side and send the “Y” in the swing to completion I would be so much better. How can I achieve a full release? Thanks

Shawn,

I live in the metropolitan Washington, DC area and winter is upon us. What can I do through the winter months to prepare for the golf season once the weather warms up? I always feel like I’m starting over at the beginning of every golf season.

Can you tell us more about online lessons? I have an awesome indoor practice facility and would love to work this winter on getting my handicap down and some game improvement.

Hi Shawn
At about 8:58 you mention/show the Swing Caddy. You mention that it is very accurate. I have one. I cannot get the release beyond 52-54 mph. And I feel a little strain as well at 54 mph. I also realise that my normal swing is much below 54 if the reading of Swing Caddy is accurate.
I plan to send some swing videos across. Club throwing, Swing Caddy and actual later this month. Lets see.:)
Best Wishes.

Hi Doug, you bet!
With Andy here, we get together every 2 weeks which allows for some solid work in between, some good digesting, and then just before the next session he sends another couple videos and the questions he has for the next session and we go through it either in his office or on the range if the internet is good enough.
Rates are simply $59.95 on my “lessons” page of the main site at www.wisdomingolf.com which is the Equivalent of my half hour rate here at the club in US dollars.

It works very well and I want everyone to be able to afford it! Shawn

Shawn, great food for thought! Thanks. Looking forward to the next sessions. Breathing deeply in the meantime ….

Hi Shawn. Quick question. For those of us hitting single length irons is there anything different we should incorporate as we move to our less lofted irons?

Dave

I love all my clubs. But it seems like even more of an accomplishment when you crush the 3 or 4 iron. I started making great contact when I took your instruction and started using the intention of swinging up to the sky. Gained height AND distance. Kudos.

p.s. I am jealous of your huge hip turn and I’m on the quest to get one of my own. That has to be the key for maximum power.