Tell us about the camera position. Where did you place it and why?
Thanks,
The teaching pro at the range video tapes me- all I know is he places a camera behind me and then on a separate swing places one facing me- he may have a system but can't really help you here - not my area of expertise.
Danny,
I think my handicap/index is a 1.5 right now. Although with the progress I'm making on my full swing- and some work on my horrid short game- I'm confident that I'll be a plus 1 or 2 in the next year or two- that might sound a little too cocky or Ya- sure! Dream on! But I'm pretty conservative when it comes to predictions- I see alot of things that make me believe that it's certainly within my ability.
Regarding your second question- i get that question from time to time. It's kind of like a validation question- Does this Golf Machine information work?
Did I read the Golfing Machine and understand the concepts and then apply them and immediately notice a great improvement in my game? NO
Here's my experience and approach- If you don't have the natural ability to hit a golf ball like GOD- then you've gotta figure it out. So you are always looking for better and better information- the more you know the better you are going to be in the long run. I found that the Golfing Machine was a true "Diamond in the Rough"- full of great information- all sorts of tools to help you solve problems. Here's the problem - I don't think it's written in a very good manner for application purposes- it's there but not self evident. The only good thing about that is that it's fertile ground for the necessity of AI's.
My experience with it's application is as follows:
1) I tried to do it strictly by the book- whatever that meant for me- and didn't produce much.
2) However, the overall principles helped me and guided me - i needed lag- that was a good practical guide for me. What does on plane mean and how do you determine it?- That was helpful. You basically want to hit down on the ball- good to know and know why it is important.
3) As far as practical applications like in item number one above- I found more often than not that I would run into something and realize I need to take it more inside or more outside or keep my left arm straight or whatever- and then realize Oh Ya!- That's what he was talking about! Or I'll add a little extensor action- hey that really helps in adding structure and keeping my left arm straight- Again tools to help you along the way!
That's the best I can do in answering your question- in regards to how it worked for me.
With regards to my second question. I didn't really ask it as a validation. I'm sold on TGM and have felt the benefits. Problem is while my good shots are better my bad shots are far worst. Just because i understand the swing so much better these days doesn't make implementing the changes easy. I used to flip it 'for England' when i was younger, but because i played so much i could do it relatively consistantly. I guess i just need to get practicing more and perhaps get some AI guidance...
Anyway thanks for the very comprehensive answer, i'll look forward to your next update when your off +1 or better .
Danny,
Not saying you don't already know this but here is my emphasis on your post:
Originally Posted by danny_shank
Problem is while my good shots are better my bad shots are far worst.
That's not a problem- That's how it works! Now, it just takes time for the bad ones to go away but the good ones give you the emotional/psychological fuel to continue on. Contrarily, If one is under the impression of making a change and having immediate perfection- then their not understanding the complexity and context of the "system"- that is everything is inter-related- make a change - other things need to adapt. In my opinion understanding this is huge!
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