Originally Posted by timm

Need help learning to swivel after hitting the ball. My shot start straight for a good distance and then at the end they fade about 15 yards (I guess a slice). I get good distance with my irons and woods but it just fades more then I would like. If it does not fade I push it straight to the right. When I try to do the swivel I end up hooking the ball badly. Lynn can you give me any kind of drill to help correct this issue.

Originally Posted by Yoda

The cure is to learn a proper Downstroke. First, make sure your Start Down is On Plane. Do many Start Down Waggles to assure that you are pulling the butt-end of the Club directly toward the Plane Line. Then, take this motion through the Downstroke and into the Release area, making sure you Uncock and Roll while still driving toward -- not down -- the Plane Line. Finally, complete your Total Motion by Swiveling out of the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position) and into the Finish. Make sure the butt-end of the Club points toward the Plane Line as you Finish Swivel.

Originally Posted by curtisj76

Is the swivel for everyone? I have a little hook that comes around to visit once every few holes. If I try to swivel more is that going to send it MORE to the left? Also, what are the advantages to the swivel. I was reading a post from Yoda where he has you practice the swivel by just making a fist. I never really understood it until then. Thanks

Originally Posted by Weightshift

Thanks for this piece. After practicing in my garden using the reflection of the windows as mirrors, and then spending some time at the range, yesterday, I played this morning and amazed my companions (a regular group of 5 foursomes) with my lowest score this year. I never once sliced the ball, it was always straight or with a slight draw (although not always in the correct direction). Not only where my shots straight, but longer, and I found myself mostly ahead of the others off the tee. I must admit that in 20 years or so of playing golf I have never quite understood the uncocking of the the left wrist -- until now. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by Yoda

Thank you for writing, Weightshift. As we all know, Golf is the most challenging game of all, and it always thrills me to learn that I've been able to help a fellow pilgrim along the way.

Speaking of writing...I know I've been doing less of it lately, but I promise it is not from the lack of 'want to.' I read everything you guys post, but time to do much of my own has been very limited. And that includes holidays and weekends. For example, last Memorial Day I spent the three-day weekend helping a junior golfer in Las Vegas. The reward? He shot a 72 to qualify for a major American Junior Golf Association event and then a 68 -- a personal competitive best -- in the first round. From there, I headed straight off to the Barclays Classic Golf Academy and the week at Westchester C.C.

Last weekend, I had a wonderful time working with a determined young couple who made The Swamp trek from Illinois. The next three days, including the July 4th holiday, were spent with Meghna Bal, a budding junior champion from India -- Thanks Vik! :notworthy -- who will be competing this month in the Callaway Junior World Golf Championship (at Torrey Pines in San Diego, California) and the USGA Girls' Junior (at Carmel CC in Charlotte, North Carolina). As I waved good-bye to her and her father yesterday in the mid-afternoon, I simultaneously waved 'hello' to one of my local students, an Atlanta real estate developer who was a 10 in March at the very tough Atlanta National Golf Club and who is now a 5. Today I had the continuing privilege of working with Brian Watts, 13-time winner in Japan and runner-up in the 1998 British Open.

So, everybody just keep on writin' and I'll keep on readin' and chiming in when I can. I do have some video ideas I want to get up before I head overseas in August. Stay tuned!

Originally Posted by Yoda

Thank you for writing, Weightshift. As we all know, Golf is the most challenging game of all, and it always thrills me to learn that I've been able to help a fellow pilgrim along the way.

Speaking of writing...I know I've been doing less of it lately, but I promise it is not from the lack of 'want to.' I read everything you guys post, but time to do much of my own has been very limited. And that includes holidays and weekends. For example, last Memorial Day I spent the three-day weekend helping a junior golfer in Las Vegas. The reward? He shot a 72 to qualify for a major American Junior Golf Association event and then a 68 -- a personal competitive best -- in the first round. From there, I headed straight off to the Barclays Classic Golf Academy and the week at Westchester C.C.

Last weekend, I had a wonderful time working with a determined young couple who made the Swamp Trek from Illinois. The next three days, including the July 4th holiday, were spent with Meghna Bal, a budding junior champion from India -- Thanks Vik! :notworthy -- who will be competing this month in the Callaway Junior World Golf Championship (at Torrey Pines in San Diego, California) and the USGA Girls' Junior (at Carmel CC in Charlotte, North Carolina). As I waved good-bye to her and her father yesterday in the mid-afternoon, I simultaneously waved 'hello' to one of my local students, an Atlanta real estate developer who was a 10 in March and who is now a 5. Today I had the continuing privilege of working with Brian Watts, 13-time winner in Japan and runner-up in the 1998 British Open.

So, everybody just keep on writin' and I'll keep on readin' and chiming in when I can. I do have some video ideas I want to get up before I head overseas in August. Stay tuned!

Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket

What's the process for the man with a real job and a real life? Hold on I'm on the internet everynight like little G.O.L.F. school girl . . . scratch the real life part.

Originally Posted by Yoda

Thank you for writing, Weightshift. As we all know, Golf is the most challenging game of all, and it always thrills me to learn that I've been able to help a fellow pilgrim along the way.

Speaking of writing...I know I've been doing less of it lately, but I promise it is not from the lack of 'want to.' I read everything you guys post, but time to do much of my own has been very limited. And that includes holidays and weekends. For example, last Memorial Day I spent the three-day weekend helping a junior golfer in Las Vegas. The reward? He shot a 72 to qualify for a major American Junior Golf Association event and then a 68 -- a personal competitive best -- in the first round. From there, I headed straight off to the Barclays Classic Golf Academy and the week at Westchester C.C.

Last weekend, I had a wonderful time working with a determined young couple who made the trek to The Swamp from Illinois. Great stuff. The next three days, including the July 4th holiday, were spent with Meghna Bal, a budding junior champion from India -- Thanks Vik! :notworthy -- who will be competing this month in the Callaway Junior World Golf Championship (at Torrey Pines in San Diego, California) and the USGA Girls' Junior (at Carmel CC in Charlotte, North Carolina). As I waved good-bye to her and her father yesterday in the mid-afternoon, I simultaneously waved 'hello' to one of my local students, an Atlanta real estate developer who was a 10 in March (at a very tough Atlanta National Golf Club) and who is now a 5. Today I had the continuing privilege of working with Brian Watts, 13-time winner in Japan and runner-up in the 1998 British Open.

So, everybody just keep on writin' and I'll keep on readin' and chiming in when I can. I do have some video ideas I want to get up before I head overseas in August. Stay tuned!

Originally Posted by Daryl

Yoda, as long as you're having fun, don't stop. Don't ever stop. Just rest.