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post #19 of 22
8/8/12 at 6:00pm

I just started reading this book.  Right in the first chapter he discusses the mistakes golfers make by grounding their club while addressing the ball.  I've always done this except in bunkers but it got me wondering if this is something that I should change.  Has anyone stopped grounding their club and experienced better ball striking as a result?

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post #20 of 22
12/6/12 at 6:24am

Wonder if the swing the handle concept works on short game problems (ie chipping yips). Seems like it would - thinking yippers concentrate on the clubface and overuse of the smaller muscles. Might be worth picking up the videos. Noticed that the VHS versions on Amazon run for only about $10.

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post #21 of 22
12/6/12 at 8:31am
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Originally Posted by newtogolf View Post

I just started reading this book.  Right in the first chapter he discusses the mistakes golfers make by grounding their club while addressing the ball.  I've always done this except in bunkers but it got me wondering if this is something that I should change.  Has anyone stopped grounding their club and experienced better ball striking as a result?

 

Jack Nicklaus.

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post #22 of 22
12/7/12 at 7:16am
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Originally Posted by Rick Martin View Post

Wonder if the swing the handle concept works on short game problems (ie chipping yips). Seems like it would - thinking yippers concentrate on the clubface and overuse of the smaller muscles. Might be worth picking up the videos. Noticed that the VHS versions on Amazon run for only about $10.

 

That probably would help just by shifting the focus from the club head (that may induce steering) to the forearms/hands (where and how your body should move them, the club comes along for the ride).

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