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Thanks for the additional comments.

So yesterday I worked on creating more pressure between my left bicep and my chest. I was hitting some 8 irons very well. I also worked on getting my hands down faster.

Today...all hell broke loose, and it's because my practice swings look awesome (in my opinion) but my real swings look like complete and utter donkey sh*t.

I don't hvae the greatest golf analyzing software (using the free V1 software on my computer)...so if any of you want to take some measurement line drawing stabs, I would greatly appreciate it.

First, here are some pics I took with some lines I drew. I can definitely see my left arm lower in my practice swing, as well as better club position behind my body. You can even see where I drew shaft lines.

This is my practice swing (wedge)

The yellow line is my starting setup.

The blue line is where my shaft is 3/4 on my backswing

The blue line also is where my shaft is on the downswing, which I think is a great thing..means I am on plane. Ideally, don't I want that below the yellow line though?

The green line is my left arm position when I am at the utmost top of my backswing.

practice_wedge.jpg

This next picture is my real swing. Same colors apply, but you can see how screwed up everything is, and more over the top or upright.

wedge_real.jpg

Here are my videos that I have slowed down, which match these

Practice Wedge

Real Wedge

Practice 4 Iron

Real 4 Iron

Why I can't swing with a ball in front of me, as if it was my practice swing is beyond me.


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