Would the Izzo figure 8 arm connection band help in training this feeling, especially clearing the arms like Hogan’s arms are wrapped in the Five Lessons book?
Hi Shawn – Relating to Width/Structure (i think), do you have any premium videos expanding on the connection videos on YouTube (Getting Stuck? Want Consistent Connection? & Connection and Getting Stuck)? I’m trying to confirm a feeling I have at address as ‘real’ or ‘crazy’ 🙂 At address as my final pre-shot step, I extend straight out in front of me the arm/club unit so that it feels like my left arm/pit is “on top” of my pec or “in front” of my chest slightly. This sorta feels like your arms are coming out of your sleeves a bit. This gives my arms more freedom and usually yields in good shots. When I dont consciously get my left arm on top / in front and it stays more ‘along side’ the chest, it tends to feel more restricted / stuck and yields in over draws / hooks. Is this real or in my head? 🙂
Sorry I missed this David; was under the weather back then! 😝🤢
Yes, exactly right and that is a great feel to use; I feel the same thing when fully engaged and ready to swing with full width; the football drill got me there and I love it!
No problem at all! I tend to couple this feel with one swing thought “lead with the right elbow”. Starting he downswing with the right elbow first seems critical in keep the structure of your arm/club unit, retains your lag and shallows the club so you aren’t steep into the ball. I know the kinematic sequence doesn’t really start down with the elbow but it’s a good thing to remember your right elbow does need to move – your hands shouldn’t move it (I think!)
If you feel that this will allow you to finish your backswing fully and give you the ability to whip the club with a nice velocity and a lot of ease, then go for it! Shawn
I have done these drills and they are awesome 👍 When i did ball on string i noticed that there is up/down and supination/pronation movements. Golf is not a thinking proces, but can you feel these same movements in sword drill? If you can, what is the timing of these movements?
Shawn, it is unclear what the two tees are being used for in the example. Let’s say the ball lands on the fairway and you want to play a draw (as in the video). The club is in the center of your stance with the ball slightly back of center, getting behind the ball. I’m not sure what these tees have to do with the setup. Are you just trying to demonstrate how to get to Goldilocks (ball not too far forward or back) by using the tees as a way to track where the clubhead hits the ground?
Hi Art!
You can use use the 2nd tee as a delivery method to release not only along the ground and through the second tee but also slightly right of the second tee for the draw!
Shawn,
Appreciate your videos very much. As far as grip I have always had trouble keeping the heel of my lead hand (right hand since I am a lefty) from coming loose from the shaft when I putany significant speed on the swing. I feel like my grip is correct and pressure is strong but doing your acid tests results in right hand heel coming too loose from the shaft every time.
I love the rhythm information. Question I have is about ball position between your feet. Is it off the heel the foot foot in the middle or just a ball in front of middle ?
Hi Shawn, loving all of your video series. I’m having trouble with tilt. I start well with some
good tilt, but video shows me losing tilt at the top of the backswing, and when I start the downswing, I actually slide/ sway forward, moving my sternal notch forward 3-4 inches. Keep up the good work!
FAST FORWARD TO OUR VERY LATEST “CONSISTENCY SERIES”!! Which is about the last 8 weeks; and this is all about awareness to staying centered back AND through the shot; how to feel that unwinding in the downswing that is around an axis that does not move forward. Enjoy!
Hi Shawn ,new member,have been enjoying the videos,you make it look so effortless,it would be helpful if you could mention the distance on these shots.if you did somewhere along the video,I apologize.thanks jim
You are looking at a 50 to 60 yard shot on this shot Jim! Use goldie locks to dial in the distances; and yes, you were correct; I did not mention the distance I was on; Shawn
Hi Shawn,
second day here as a member. Now I’m cutting dandelion stems with a nice effortless majestic whipping swing with a centered center of gravity behind the ball and do not lose my task by cutting bamboo stems on the right edge.
I’m really honest: I love the words you choose and try to stay in the picture.
But I still got 2 questions:
First: The set up for the driver shows the clubhead way behind the tee/ball. Please be so kind to tell me the reason why and how much should the distance be. Is it because we do hit the ball in the upping arc?
Second: you never seem to regrip though you are hitting fades or a draw shot. I imagine its the same way you recommend it for the irons?
By the way sorry for my unorthodox english. I’m from Germany😉
Helmut
Hi Helmut; correct on the driver; the swing is an arc; and you want to position the centre of the arc in a way that the sole of the club will catch the tip of the tee slightly on the ascending.
Video is tricky to actually see how much open or close or how much strong or weak the grip is; so the key is in the PREDICTION PROCESS. When you are checking to see if the set up matches the picture, you either feel that the grip and club will allow the ball to fly the way you want or not. If you are not sure, you go to the extremes and work your way back to what feels right. “Goldie Locks”
As you continue, this will come around again in the videos; enjoy!
Shawn
Signed up today and just this first lesson sorted out so much that it’s redeemed my subscription already. Had got into the habit of buckling my thumb as a result of which I’d let the fingers open to ease the pressure at the top. At this rate you’ll make a player out of me 🙂
Hi Shawn, this audio file is a fascinating insight in to how you have developed your wisdom over the years, is the next chapter coming out soon? looking forward to hearing the next part!
On a side note, how is the book coming along? I’m really looking forward to that release!
Thanks Dan! With the google bomb now settling down; the next on the list is our announcement at the end of this week; which will be SIGNIFICANT! Then preparation for this announcement for the next few months; I hope to have the book done by end of 2018;
Talk soon! 😀👍
Ping has a great fitting system for this! They have a special adjustable shaft to allow you to get into the posture that would allow the arm-putter unit to hang from the shoulders from a balanced body structure; then using the app, they determine the right balance in the head for the arc that you use. Find a local Ping fitting centre; once you find the right balance, they will show you different heads that match the profile and use the app again to see which one flows with you best! Enjoy!
Hi Shawn,
I totally agree to you, especially concerning the Kinetic Chain and to trust the prediction with the right amount of awareness.
As far as I understand, you and your swing integrate a lot of the principles of a parametric swing, don’t you? This is a big factor with which you produce a lot of additional clubhead speed!!
Do you agree?
Would you be so kind to describe your view of point with your words concerning this item?
Could you do a video for this? It is not so much known yet….. but physics do not lie.
Thanks a lot and stay healthy.
By the way: How did you lose so much weight and gained so much muscle power? Just Yoga?
I`m 56 of age, lost some weight too( about 40 pounds ) and started now kind of Olympic weight lifting (press overhead, deadlifts, bench press and cleans up – “starting strength” by Mark Rippetoe ) to improve my strength and finally hope to hit the ball longer. What do you think about it?
Kind regards
Helmut from Germany
Hi Helmut!
I am so sorry I missed this; just saw the comment and questions you left;
I will look into this parametric swing; I have heard of the term but need a refresh;
I think your olympic lifting is VERY GOOD; I hope you stayed with it and can provide some feedback for us! 😀👍
And congratulations on your loss of weight as well! Mine is still off and I am just about to start on a lifting program as well; Shawn
Hi Shawn, I’m a new member. Great information I really like what I’ve seen so far. I’m an avid golfer 5 handicap 55 years young. As I’ve aged I’ve become a flipper. It stinks always picking the ball. I am a certified custom fitter for Titleist which enables me to use a Trackman. During this video while watching and swing all my shots are 10 yards right of target. I prefer a draw but would like to become more dimensional with ball flights. That’s another story. Why am I pulling or hooking the ball? Have I started in the wrong place? Where do you recommend I start in Columbus Ohio it’s cold here I have a very nice garage set up mirrors good Matt’s etc. I really see some great things in your method of teaching also admire your golfswing. Just need you guidance as to were to start program.
Thx. Tim Ford
Hey Tim! Great stuff!
See the first video on my “consistency series” on premium and combine this with “throwing the club straight shawn clement” and my latest video on premium on alignment! Your pulls come from a human side vision that consistently fools our static brains and creates a mirage that we react to.
Let me know how you do!
Shawn
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