My Swing (Sandhills Golfer)

[Sandhills Golfer]

  On 8/25/2015 at 8:32 PM, Sandhills Golfe said:

 

I took this to the practice field - turning my shoulder and hips together. It's a weird feeling for someone who hasn't turned much before in the last 30 years. I did try moving my hips once years ago to accomplish the same thing. But, I gave up on it quickly as it felt strange.

 

With my no hip turn swing, in my mind I thought the resistance was a good thing and thought I was coiling. But, now in hind site, I see thanks, to you guys I was not moving my hips. A free and proper turn is better.

 

Moving both my shoulder and hips together feels better and my range session was promising. I added swing from the ground up on the forward swing and struck the ball nicely. One thing I learned from my lessons. When I did hit it pure, it had a higher ball flight - just like today. Erik, Scott and Phil, thank you! SG

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I have improved from a year ago. But, I recently realized I do get stuck in the backswing when my hands reach just before the "9 o'clock" position or half way back. The only way I can complete my swing is to lift my arms. I still believe I have flexibilty problems. But, maybe there is something that I am not doing to help me pivot to the top? I have tried things like rotate my left arm (rightie) But, that didn't help. Thx

Edited November 6, 2016 by Sandhills Golfe

[carpediem4300]

if your right arm collapses properly it should allow your left arm to go further without having to physically "lift" your arms,....but im not sure on the merit of doing that unless you think your losing out on distance? I swing to maybe 8/9 o'clock and still get it out there some with the driver usually 260/270

[Sandhills Golfer]

I'm playing pretty well. But, feel I can still improve on my ball striking consistency. Can anyone make any suggestions to keep the right elbow from flying. My bad back has been acting up. I don't think that is helping me, Cheers SG

[iacas]

  On 8/4/2017 at 8:59 PM, Sandhills Golfe said:

I'm playing pretty well. But, feel I can still improve on my ball striking consistency. Can anyone make any suggestions to keep the right elbow from flying. My bad back has been acting up. I don't think that is helping me, Cheers SG

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Post a video of your swing that's somewhat recent.

[Sandhills Golfer]

  On 8/4/2017 at 11:08 PM, iacas said:

Post a video of your swing that's somewhat recent.

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iacas, Thanks for taking a look. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgcAmwpYM4Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2PFa2APX0M

[iacas]

  On 8/6/2017 at 8:46 PM, Sandhills Golfe said:

iacas, Thanks for taking a look. 

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Sure, if you can embed the videos. If you're uploading them now, you have to wait until they've finished first.

https://thesandtrap.com/how-to/embed-videos

[Sandhills Golfer]

  On 8/6/2017 at 8:47 PM, iacas said:

Sure, if you can embed the videos. If you're uploading them now, you have to wait until they've finished first.

https://thesandtrap.com/how-to/embed-videos

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  On 8/6/2017 at 8:47 PM, iacas said:

Sure, if you can embed the videos. If you're uploading them now, you have to wait until they've finished first.

https://thesandtrap.com/how-to/embed-videos

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[iacas]

Well, normally please submit full speed swings (in slow motion video if you want), not effectively practice swings… but that said, I'd work quite a bit on learning to turn properly with a centered pivot.

You aren't turning nearly as much as you could.

[Sandhills Golfer]

  On 8/7/2017 at 12:21 AM, iacas said:

Well, normally please submit full speed swings (in slow motion video if you want), not effectively practice swings… but that said, I'd work quite a bit on learning to turn properly with a centered pivot.

You aren't turning nearly as much as you could.

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Thanks, iacas. I am using a light weight practice ball. Either way, the swing would look the same. I am trying to turn, using my chest on the way back. Do you have any drills or suggestions to make a full turn? I noticed the flipping too. Thanks, for adding the lines. Hopefully, that gets cleared up with a better turn. Thanks, again SG

Edited August 7, 2017 by Sandhills Golfe

[iacas]

  On 8/7/2017 at 1:21 AM, Sandhills Golfe said:

Thanks, iacas. I am using a light weight practice ball. Either way, the swing would look the same.

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Honestly, I doubt it. You swung very very slowly, and that affects sequencing, and all sorts of things.

  On 8/7/2017 at 1:21 AM, Sandhills Golfe said:

Do you have any drills or suggestions to make a full turn? I noticed the flipping too. Hopefully, that gets cleared up with a better turn. Thanks, again SG

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Those should get you started.

[Sandhills Golfer]

  On 8/7/2017 at 1:24 AM, iacas said:

Honestly, I doubt it. You swung very very slowly, and that affects sequencing, and all sorts of things.

Those should get you started.

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Thanks

[Sandhills Golfer]

  On 8/7/2017 at 1:24 AM, iacas said:

Honestly, I doubt it. You swung very very slowly, and that affects sequencing, and all sorts of things.

Those should get you started.

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I tried this today with no success. I realize these things can take months and I would do better with a lesson. But, my biggest issue is the centered swing is a killer on my bad lower back. 

[iacas]

  On 8/7/2017 at 9:52 PM, Sandhills Golfe said:

I tried this today with no success. I realize these things can take months and I would do better with a lesson. But, my biggest issue is the centered swing is a killer on my bad lower back. 

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Post a video of you doing it. Just from your house or something.

The point is that your hips actually turn more, too… often the feeling is reduced strain on the lower back.

[Sandhills Golfer]

  On 8/7/2017 at 9:54 PM, iacas said:

Post a video of you doing it. Just from your house or something.

The point is that your hips actually turn more, too… often the feeling is reduced strain on the lower back.

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Will do. Getting the hips turning has always been a challenge.

[Sandhills Golfer]

I am having a problem, Lifting on the backswing and specifically the right toe come up. I have a bad back. But, I know many will say, you can still make a good turn.  Any suggestions on how to keep the right toe down with a proper pivot? Thx, SG

Edited April 22, 2018 by Sandhills Golfe

[dennyjones]

Could you show a video?  I'm not clear about what you are trying to achieve.   

[Sandhills Golfer]

  On 4/22/2018 at 12:32 PM, dennyjones said:

Could you show a video?  I'm not clear about what you are trying to achieve.   

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Sure, dennyjones! Thanks, for your help!

 

Edited April 23, 2018 by iacas
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[iacas]

Please embed videos.

https://thesandtrap.com/how-to/embed-videos/

You're not turning your hips because your knees aren't doing anything to help you: