My Swing (HackerUpNorth)

[HackerUpNorth]

I've been Playing Golf for: 2 Years

My current handicap index or average score is: 25

My typical ball flight is:  High

The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is:  Big Slice or Hook

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Any suggestions would be appreciated

thank you

[Beachcomber]

HackerUpNorth... Welcome to TST.  You look like a big athletic dude.  I think you have potential... We just gotta clean up your mechanics.

1.) Your grip is VERY strong.  I'd weaken that left hand a little. Here are some photos of how the left hand should connect onto the club:

a.) The left index finger - the first joint should be on the front (target) side of the shaft.  As can be seen in the photo.

b.) The grip should run from that index finger joint - up through the meaty part of the palm on the left hand.

c.) The 'V' formed by the left thumb and index finger - should point at your right shoulder.

2.) Your head moves off the ball - by approximately 4 to 6" - laterally to the right (away from the ball).  You can see at the top of the backswing - your left foot is lifting off the ground - meaning your weight is heavily shifted to the right.  Try working on a centered pivot and keeping your weight on your left foot.  This will help you with a centered pivot and maintaining weight on your left side.

Here is an excellent thread for you the check out...

http://thesandtrap.com/t/54540/a-centered-pivot

[HackerUpNorth]

Appreciate the help, will try your advice.

thank you

[HackerUpNorth]

Hello all, I just went outside and recorded a few swings with my iron, wanted to know what advice you guys could give me?  Any pointers, things to work on, things I do well?

thank you

[Datsyuk]

Is this your only swing thread?

[HackerUpNorth]

I have a driver swing thread from when I first joined, but only had one reply.  I wanted to start fresh with an iron swing, and get replies.

[Datsyuk]

Originally Posted by HackerUpNorth

I have a driver swing thread from when I first joined, but only had one reply.  I wanted to start fresh with an iron swing, and get replies.

Might get more replies if you post video of hitting balls with your real swing, maybe on a golf course.

[Sonny217]

Stance seems very wide.

[Datsyuk]

Originally Posted by Sonny217

Stance seems very wide.

I assumed that was a medical issue (rickets or something).

[HackerUpNorth]

could be I'm over 6'3" and thats a pitching wedge?

heres some actual swings at the driving range, with the same club.  I just noticed I'm trying real hard to keep my backfoot still, and didn't realize its causing my front foot to move now.

[Sonny217]

Originally Posted by HackerUpNorth

could be I'm over 6'3" and thats a pitching wedge?

I'm going to guess you haven't been to a clubfitter......

[HackerUpNorth]

not for irons, for driver only.  My clubs are 1/2 "long, but i have longer legs and not really long arms, so I could possibly need even longer clubs?

[Sonny217]

Most off the rack stuff is made for people of average height, about 69".   I am 70" tall, but my reach is 76" and I play standard length.  I would suspect you may need longer shafts.

[HackerUpNorth]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el8d0bOkcsQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OzD3kR742A&feature;=relmfu

first two swings on this video are normal, 2nd two I'm trying to stretch back more, and rotate my hips faster

thanks for any help I get