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[Jim.Cook]

I have a fellow who I'm fitting for new clubs. He has a nice swing but........

Looking at his club face we saw hits all over the place, no two in the same place, no groupings of hits. His ball path is releatively streight. There is no argument that he is paying a penalty in short distance because of this movement.

His head moves all over the place. There is no one direction that is worst than another.

What can he do alone, during his practice, to reduce his movement during the swing?

[golfguru]

He has to become physically aware that he is shifting all over the shop. The old one leg drill will show him quickly (stand on left leg with the right pulled back) that little motion can be made to get a better and more consistent strike.

Often these shape shifters have a terrible notion of a consistent ball position. Even pointing that out can reduce where and tear on their body motions.

Fitting a "gumby" is harder than a good player. Correct length and a clubhead/shaft that they can feel is the first stop.

[Daryti]

Will concentrate on the right arm help? I.e. Hands controlled?

I have a friend (55 of age) and has been swinging all his life for 20 years of golfing but score over 110. He has an active shoulder move and destruct the alignment on the downward swing. I have introduced him on hitting instead and is getting better. He is strong and hitting should be better for people picking up golf at older age.

[innercityteacher]

Hi Daryti! May I refer you to my 3 lessons with a very good GSEB in "The Clubhouse Lounge" section of this Forum? I am the 21 hcp w/disablity guy and I am 52. I could shoot an 86 once a year when my timing was on, but mostly 97's. I have tried everything but TGM personal lessons are the TRUTH!

Pat

[12 piece bucket]

I have a fellow who I'm fitting for new clubs. He has a nice swing but........

Looking at his club face we saw hits all over the place, no two in the same place, no groupings of hits. His ball path is releatively streight. There is no argument that he is paying a penalty in short distance because of this movement.

His head moves all over the place. There is no one direction that is worst than another.

What can he do alone, during his practice, to reduce his movement during the swing?

1. stick a couple of shafts together stick 'em in the ground at an angle and swing with his head on there

2. Make swings with his shadow where he can see what his head is doing . . . make sure it's not moving around

3. Pay attention to his perspective of the ball . . . is he losing site of the ball? Is he looking at a different part of the ball as a result of the movement.

4. make pivots with his head on a door jam so he can get a feel for what his hips spine and shoulders have to do to keep his head in place

5. Mirror work . . . stick some tape on the mirror where your head is make swings . . .

[Jim.Cook]

Thanks 12 piece and others.
I can put together a good list of things for this fellow to do.

1. stick a couple of shafts together stick 'em in the ground at an angle and swing with his head on there

2. Make swings with his shadow where he can see what his head is doing . . . make sure it's not moving around

3. Pay attention to his perspective of the ball . . . is he losing site of the ball? Is he looking at a different part of the ball as a result of the movement.

4. make pivots with his head on a door jam so he can get a feel for what his hips spine and shoulders have to do to keep his head in place

5. Mirror work . . . stick some tape on the mirror where your head is make swings . . .