My Swing (Mizzoujohn's Roommate)

[Mizzoujohn]

http://youtu.be/vSTR6eNPW50

his shot either slices to the right or chunks a few feet. i'm not really sure what to tell him. any help?

thanks

John

[tristanhilton85]

A face on video would help, but from what I can see, he needs to work on staying centered and over the ball.  It seems like the sways to the back and then forward and that can make it very hard to hit the ball with any kind of consistency.  He should try turning his shoulders in the back swing so they feel like they are pointing down at the ball.  Also, it would be good to start with his weight centered and then feel it move forward throughout the swing (don't shift it to the back).

[JetFan1983]

Originally Posted by Mizzoujohn

his shot either slices to the right or chunks a few feet. i'm not really sure what to tell him.

The two most common problems in golf. I highly suggest reading the most popular Instructional threads. They tackle these problems in depth since pretty much everyone at one point or another has dealt/is currently dealing with them.

Also, he should make himself his own account. And you should read this thread.

Anyway, he swings the exact same way as David Wedzik discusses in this video as a classic "wrong way" to swing. This video is perfect for your friend:

Also, read about how to push your hips forward.

This video here is the basic starting point for all beginning players: Weight forward, handle forward.

And the bending of his arms throughout isn't helping things either. I'll just start with these four ideas (inclination to the ground, low point control, hips forward, straight arms) for now as to not overwhelm you. But I'm sure this is a lot of info to take in. That said, these things are essentially considered basics.

Anyway, have fun! I know that will help.

[JetFan1983]

Also, just to add something about your buddy's setup position. He might want to take a gander at this recent thread about the set-up position because his neck looks a bit too tilted upwards. Also, it seems to me that he's putting a bit too much stress on the lower part of his thoracic spine. Try to make the "rounded part" of the back be a little higher up, as in more in the upper thoracic region.

Flaring out his feet 10-15 degrees at address (going duck footed as it is sometimes called) helps with turning the hips and staying more balanced.