Set up question.

[LagShaft]

I had the same thoughts when I first joined the forum from reading various things by others, watching the videos and reading transcripts of Dave and Eric defending S&T.  So when givin my first piece of advice I attributed it as coming from a S&T stand point instead of taking it at face value.  I started trying to change other things because S&T was in the back of my head.  I feal now like this was very detrimental to my learning a fact which I am now trying to rectify.  I don't post a lot in my My swing thread cause I kind of feal like a mooch when I do and would rather enroll in evolver But I am still trying to apply what I've learned so far. Take it from someone who is working on their stupidmonkeyfu Bottom Line @craps is your not spending any money so start my swing thread listen to the advice objectively and apply as tho it's not coming from any specific angle. These guys are professionals and have helped a lot of swings many of which are still around and posting to testify.  If it doesn't work for you delete your videos and walk away what are you out?

[collapse]

I am liking the feel of the lead leg folding in while the back leg straightens.It seems easier to keep the head steady and there is a certain feel of power.I think that is why I also like the inside path takeaway which is my natural tendency anyway,it feels powerful.

[mvmac]

6 hours ago, collapse said:

I am liking the feel of the lead leg folding in while the back leg straightens.It seems easier to keep the head steady and there is a certain feel of power

Yep, it makes the centered pivot piece a lot easier. Knee linkage helps the hips turn and rotate on a steep enough pitch which allows the shoulders to do the same.

Ok now let's get back on topic, thanks.

[Dave325]

On November 24, 2015 at 8:25:31 AM, craps said:

Most instructors teaches:

Square stance to target line.

Square hips.

Square shoulders.

Fairly strong grip.

Club face slightly open.

Swing to 1:00 O'clock.

Why not Ernie Els setup ? Square everything and neutral grip and swing to 12 O'Clock?

Years ago... Ernie was my hero. I did everything "Ernie-style".... my friend used to call me Ernie (hehe). But the big difference was that my swing was terrible and I had a huge fade (err... slice, ok,ok). After spending a number of months in Evolvr and reading LSW... things have started to straighten out. My latest setup change was with the driver by moving the ball forward, teeing higher and closing the stance (adds a bit of a draw). Still working on the ball position with the irons. Oh, and yes... I still like Ernie .... just changing up the swing for what works for me (smile).

[collapse]

The set up has to be overrated and proven so by the likes of Padraig Harrington doing the running start with a driver and other guys on youtube doing all kinds of crazy set up swings but flushing the shot.

Edited November 28, 2015 by collapse