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Episode 9...wow did that hit home? Basically sounded like my lesson videos. Great info. I'll likely listen to that one again

Unless it is so cold that it will sting my hands on a thin shot, I will "usually" play if asked but I don't usually play alone much if below 60, maybe 55. I actually like playing in the rain (not pouring down) because the sound of the rain hitting my umbrella and rain gear is very calming to me

I really liked Episode 8. I think it shows how important it is to have a coach/instructor if trying to get "better" just from the simple fact of having someone there to tell you "yes, that swing was really good" when you just shanked it and allowing that to reassure your brain that you just made a good swing and to drop the result of the ball contact/path. For me personally, it is easy to get caught up in "good contact" when I'm hitting into my net at home. If I start chasing what I feel is "good contact" then I will likely miss out on the purpose of my drills and revert back to old swing habits. I am trying to make it a habit to rely on video to reassure myself and not worry about contact for now. I am even trying to just go out and go through the drills over and over while rarely hitting a ball. Good stuff! I'm loving the podcast

Caught up on the last two. The flow is going great. I enjoyed episode 4 with the hated drills. Good talk. I have not been interested in podcasts in quite some time until this one.

That answers my question. That feels more natural to me. I'll work on that. Thanks

Still plugging away with the teacher. I do have a question after working on some drills last night. This is something I should know already but for some reason, I have gotten myself confused. It deals with weight transfer on the downswing. At what point, should that take place? Should it be early (prior to reaching A4) ? I ask because in one of my drills I get to A4, I feel the weight transfer AS my arms drop, and then go. Now this may be totally normal, but I "feel" like this gets me in a weird timing position and causes me to try and do too much at once.

Agreed. For me, the feel was introduced to get the arms moving down from the top. It wasn't necessarily a "get it in front of the hip" explanation as the correct position but more for an exaggerated feel to get rid of the earlier issue.

Interesting for sure. I have actually had my instructor try to get me to get the elbow in front as well. That actually spiraled me into the slump I am currently working out of. I would disagree with him saying that lowering the arm might be the simplest and easiest move in golf 😄. I am having SOO much trouble making that move instead of my hands immediately moving toward the ball from the top. It's like my mind has 0 patience at the top and tells me to GO GO GO.

Very true.

I have not made any new videos as of yet. I have somewhat come to the conclusion that the practice net at home (or maybe more so the mat) is not giving me as much feedback as I would like and had me headed in the wrong direction it seems. I am going to spend the next few weeks at the range instead. I really need to see the complete ball flight to solidify what I am doing. The net is great for drills and things of that nature but I have really gotten off into the weeds on full swings with it which isn't a good thing, for me. More to come

Interesting. I could use another pair of golf shoes.

The second episode was very interesting as a parent of a 9 year old as well. The instructors' takes on parents stepping in and when to ask questions was good stuff. I also liked the point on allowing the children and coach to just have their time and the parent steps out. That is what I normally do. But I make it a point to really pump her up on the good shots. I will say, it takes some guts to ask a parent to go sit in the car 🤣 (Sir, you need a timeout, go sit in your car and think about what you've done). And the fact that so many juniors have Trackmans at home blows my mind. Great stuff! I love these types of podcasts.

Agreed. I had that thought as well. I like the idea but it would be a scheduling nightmare on his end, I would think.

I enjoyed it. Very interesting takes on the length of lessons. I have been on both sides in thinking the lesson could have been shorter but many times, I would have enjoyed about 430 more minutes. Mine are all one hour lessons by default. I actually liked the 3 hour lesson allotment and however long lesson 1 takes, only takes away from your 3 hour total. It may be 25 minutes or it may be an hour an a half. Cool concept. The recall factor is something I have been having a lot of trouble with lately actually. A lot of great information within the time frame that I enjoy for a podcast

Working on some swing videos. What are you guys having the best luck with as far as devices used to record the swing? I have a tripod with a magnet that I stick my phone on but it is somewhat of a pain because I have to remove the cover on my phone and when I pull it off the magnet the tripod head changes and moves position. I was thinking something more like an ipad maybe. On a different style tripod and maybe even set it up to mirror to a tv.