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  1. Icarus, "Ya know, it’s such a damn shame when guys like you..." Ya know, it’s such a real damn shame when guys like you don't have the site moderation to prevent snarky disrespect of a serious man, great golfer, and respected teacher. _______________________________ "Where did I say anything about "observation" only?" + "They do, and they also tell us what doesn't happen, despite any "feels" someone may have." Motion capture, 3D etc. allow us to observe. "Understanding" in this case is interpretive. Think: X-ray—Radiologist and second opinions. Once your GEARS system captures a swing, does it spit out a recommendation for curing the horrible slice of 50 y/o, over-the-topper with an arthritic hip? Or do you interpret the data? And might another pro offer a different solution? A better one? _______________________________ "You're saying a whole lot of nothing here." True, I was writing it. _______________________________ "Good story, but again… doesn't really say anything. Doesn't address anything. Just marketing." Thanks. But ain't it the truth, golf seems to attract a lot more amateur "golf scientists" than quality ball strikers. _______________________________ "...does the clubhead lag behind the whole downswing...?) Check the first pages of Cochran & Stobbs - if the club head isn't lagging the shaft, it's slowing down.
  2. “Good players ≠ Good teachers” True, and “Observation ≠ Understanding.” And, “Understanding” does not necessarily guarantee quality instruction. Motion capture, 3D graphs, launch monitors etc. show us (more or less accurately) “what happened”. The connection between the data and “how it happened” and “how to change it” relies greatly on individual interpretation. Erickson’s students succeed because: By intensive study and personal exposure to ball striking greats, combined with years of trial and error, he developed an effective swing model and teaching method which has consistently improved his student’s ball striking. The “modules” (drills) present components of his technique in a sequence which develops the strength and coordination necessary for the next module. Progress is monitored through online video. There is no social promotion. It takes work, commitment and realistic perspective on the rate of improvement. It’s a serious program, delivered with a high degree of professional commitment. ________________________________ I went back and re-read this thread and had a "deja vu"moment, all over again…I was in the last stall at the range (I prefer that one, you're not forced to look at alternative approaches) Two guys set up directly behind me. I didn't look around, but I heard them clearly. One is hitting it thin, fat, shanks, tops and an occasional weak slice. The other guy is striping it, the shaft whoosh is supersonic, ball goes out and up a mile, straight. It falls on the yardage sign with a two yard fade. This goes on awhile. They're chatting, obviously friends, the starter calls them to the tee. As they're leaving I hear the hacker say to the player: "You're not clearing your hips."
  3. These comments are hilarious. Read Erickson's CV on wikipedia...TGM prodigy under Ben Doyle, junior golf phenom, college All American, eight years on Pro Tours worldwide, winner the Canadian Open over Bradley Hughes, has played in the final group, on the final day, with Greg Norman...etc.. In other words a REAL pro golfer. Visit the practice range at a tour event. The difference between tour level and club pro ball striking is (strikingly?) obvious. Pro shots sound different, flight differently and are amazingly consistent. I've stood on Mr. Erickson's teak wood deck and seen him hit ball after ball, alternating between bullet fades and frozen rope draws. Plus, any other shot you'd like to see. But if you prefer to get your golf instruction from a man with a badminton racket, it's your call. Dr. Balata
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