My Swing (JGator)

[JGator]

Hey guys, I'm a new member so I wanted to start off by saying that I've learned a ton since I've been lurking around reading all the posts for a while.  I finally decided to register and get on the grid!  Reading the posts on this site (esp. Erik's) have really motivated me to try Stack and Tilt.  So along with my intro, this is my first video of my S and T attempt. One last thing, I've had 20 yrs. of a "conventional" swing (translated: big sway right) and Stack and Tilt has really gotten me excited about golf again.  My ball striking has really improved the last few months.  Thanks again, please critique away!

6 iron:

[walk18]

I like the action of your left knee, that it doesn't cave in on the backswing like a lot of swings we see here. Only thing I see is your head moves forward a little much on the follow through. It's a very good swing though.

[The Gill]

Good leg action! You also seem to maintain good pressure with your left arm across your chest. Wonderful stuff.

I hesitate to give and SaT advice, because I'm learning like you.. . So buyer beware! Here is what I notice:

Your hands are really high compared to Charlie Wi's. He is much more compact and swinging around , where you are swinging up .:

Charlie with his driver:

Charlie with an iron:

You with an iron:

[uttexas]

Lots of good things, especially your hip push forward and leg/arm extension into impact

The main thing I see is that during the backswing, the club head and shaft go under plane and in behind you early, then you lift up.--take a look at Erik's "deep hands" thread

Here's Grant Waite with a driver DTL.  His body habitus is similar to yours--see how well connected his arms are to his torso throughout the swing.  Notice that even with a driver, the club head and shaft don't go behind the hands until after clubshaft parallel to ground in backswing.

[JGator]

Thanks for the help so far, and the compliments.  I'm definately going to keep working on my swing plane.  It's been a bear to try to get rid of this upright pull motion.  The forum's been a real big help so far!  I'm still open for any suggestions, but I had a question:  Does anyone know of any S and T instructors in the Jacksonville, FL area?  I'd love to try to get a lesson.  Thanks!

[uttexas]

Just found this site of certified S&T; instructors.  Looks like there's some in Orlando

http://stackandtiltgolfswing.com/instructors/

There is also a map of S&T; instructors world wide on the home page.

[JGator]

I went on the site and emailed Dan in Jacksonville, and he told me he only worked with Tour players and college golfers.  Not being either one of those, I'm going to have to keep learning as much as I can from everyone on here.  As I read Erik's "Deep Hands" thread, I just wanted to clarify what you guys thought.  My hands are ok on the backswing, but I let the club head and shaft get behind me too much/ too soon.  Are there any drills that I could do to work on to keep me from getting under plane to early?

[The Gill]

It appears as you're lifting your hands up too high. Here's Mike and Andy explaining it. If you're truly after the Stack and Tilt pattern you should consider it:

[The Gill]

Originally Posted by JGator

I'm still open for any suggestions

Tees under your armpits. They shouldn't fall out until the through swing, it at all.