i'm thinking this could be a wonderful way to hit especially accurate 3/4 wedge shots without risking de-acceleration through impact or interrupting my rhythm by attempting to shorten the backswing. Can't wait to try it out on the course now that the weather is improving! Sorry for the long post, but i wanted to put that out there in case anybody wants to try. Cheers, Shawn!
regarding the swings in which you finish flat-footed... tinkering at the range today and hitting some especially crisp sand & gap wedge shots while remaining grounded through the follow through,it occured to me that although i was taking a full swing the ball consistently carried about 80% of the normal distance. seems that keeping the right heel entirely planted made me subconciously throttle down so as to not sacrifice balance...
Anthony Kim, YE Yang and Alvaro Quiros had same moves. They are all big hitters. I think this flat foot and clearing left side ideas cures the early hip release problem stemming from trying to close the right side.
Also, one other thing that has helped me with this is to maintain knee flex through the swing. This does create a suction cup feel to your feet. This cold and snow in Massachusetts is getting old already. Can't wait for spring golf!
Shawn, this is such an important point. By anchoring both feet through impact, the club can naturally drop in the slot and stay on plane through impact. It also helps maintain posture and spine angle. By the way, DVD is really great! Looking forward to the next one.
The key here is to maintain the axis of rotation; yes she does turn her face in front of the ball but her head stays in it's axis of rotation, which stays tilted away from the target with the top of the axis (head) behind the ball and the bottom of the axis (centre of pelvis) as well as the centre of gravity is in front of the ball; like skipping stones...Thanks for the question! Shawn
I watched Kenny Perry's swing on bizhub this past weekend and as you said he keeps both feet firmly planted at impact. Then his right foot gradually comes up well after impact to a fully finish. I noticed that I have found myself doing this same thing on my shorter iron shots but not when I use my driver. Seems like the momentum of the drive just pulls my body towards the target. Perhaps I am just driving to hard.
No, not at all; you should feel that it is just as easy to do with all clubs; the videos that will help you achieve this are: "Feet together drill", "Leverage Power", "On the Slopes" with the ball below the feet; and also in the "fairway Bunkers"; you will see what I mean when you watch the video; Tiger's best ever shot was a flat footed 3 iron out of a fairway bunker at the PGA Championship...Shawn
When at the start, in the address position, if you have the right foot in the traditional position, it is more efficient to have it on the ground through impact to support the tilt, therefore the head position; which in turn anchors the release of the arms/shoulders unit as well as gives you full leverage through the ball for the more assertive swings and the list goes on...it is more efficient in uphill, ball below feet, fairway bunkers etc...Ask Kenny Perry how he likes it!
i will say, kenny perry is playing wonderfully right now, and its a shame hes not playing the open next week. however i will say there are too many great players who have a raised right heel to say you should keep it down ALL THE TIME. the greats like hogan, nicklaus, watson and nelson are just a few who lifted the heel. if it is PULLED up by the hips opening up i dont see any problem witht the heel coming up
Hey Jordan; There are a lot more things here in play than meet the eye and I do not have the time or the characters to answer this one; suffice to say that we all have much to learn in this game but I have a few years on you and from both sides of the ball. It is MORE EFFICIENT the way I explained; it does not mean it is a must for everybody...BTW, watch Jack in the 86 Masters with both heels down and numerous other pics of Watson and Hogan and Snead and Moe with both heels down at impact...
i guess my point is that i dont see is as a neccesity to keep it down, or that it must be lifted. if it is pulled up naturally by the hips opening, great. if it stays down and there is ample brace and weight on the left heel, great. just options in your swing
Shawn, when I take my posture, I'm always trying to guess how much of my posterior should protrude rearward. In other words, can I over do it or is there never too much?
Imagine taking your posture on the side of a cliff and bending over the edge with the wind blowing at your back; forward enough to get to the ball (where your arms can hang in front of your body like in the "Golf Swing Medicine" video) but not so much that you will get pulled forward from the centrifugal force!
i'm thinking this could be a wonderful way to hit especially accurate 3/4 wedge shots without risking de-acceleration through impact or interrupting my rhythm by attempting to shorten the backswing. Can't wait to try it out on the course now that the weather is improving! Sorry for the long post, but i wanted to put that out there in case anybody wants to try. Cheers, Shawn!
yusailo 1 year ago
regarding the swings in which you finish flat-footed... tinkering at the range today and hitting some especially crisp sand & gap wedge shots while remaining grounded through the follow through,it occured to me that although i was taking a full swing the ball consistently carried about 80% of the normal distance. seems that keeping the right heel entirely planted made me subconciously throttle down so as to not sacrifice balance...
yusailo 1 year ago
Anthony Kim, YE Yang and Alvaro Quiros had same moves. They are all big hitters. I think this flat foot and clearing left side ideas cures the early hip release problem stemming from trying to close the right side.
MrKevinso 2 years ago
Also, one other thing that has helped me with this is to maintain knee flex through the swing. This does create a suction cup feel to your feet. This cold and snow in Massachusetts is getting old already. Can't wait for spring golf!
malcolmhoyt61 2 years ago
Shawn, this is such an important point. By anchoring both feet through impact, the club can naturally drop in the slot and stay on plane through impact. It also helps maintain posture and spine angle. By the way, DVD is really great! Looking forward to the next one.
malcolmhoyt61 2 years ago
WIth my old swing I did the Annika right heel off the ground before impact thingy. How does Annika manage that...
bluejfk 2 years ago
The key here is to maintain the axis of rotation; yes she does turn her face in front of the ball but her head stays in it's axis of rotation, which stays tilted away from the target with the top of the axis (head) behind the ball and the bottom of the axis (centre of pelvis) as well as the centre of gravity is in front of the ball; like skipping stones...Thanks for the question! Shawn
clemshaw 2 years ago
Clemshaw,I am a fan of yours! You are a good teacher, Bob Moylan
wrassleroni 3 years ago
Great video Shawn. I have had a creaky left knee forever and I recently ruptured my left achilles tendon. This going to help me a ton.
Question: what do you think of flaring the left foot open at address?
duffygolfstuff 3 years ago
Hey Duffy;
Both feet should be slightly flared at address; it gives you better front to back balance and allows the hips to clear better in both directions;
Great question and comment! Shawn
clemshaw 3 years ago
I watched Kenny Perry's swing on bizhub this past weekend and as you said he keeps both feet firmly planted at impact. Then his right foot gradually comes up well after impact to a fully finish. I noticed that I have found myself doing this same thing on my shorter iron shots but not when I use my driver. Seems like the momentum of the drive just pulls my body towards the target. Perhaps I am just driving to hard.
Rene
toobad41 3 years ago
Hi Rene;
No, not at all; you should feel that it is just as easy to do with all clubs; the videos that will help you achieve this are: "Feet together drill", "Leverage Power", "On the Slopes" with the ball below the feet; and also in the "fairway Bunkers"; you will see what I mean when you watch the video; Tiger's best ever shot was a flat footed 3 iron out of a fairway bunker at the PGA Championship...Shawn
clemshaw 3 years ago
do you believe it is essential for EVERYONE to have a flat right foot at impact?
pecky1234 3 years ago
You have seen my "One Leg Drill" haven't you?
I do however consider this a CORE FUNDAMENTAL of the golf swing when the right foot is in a flat position to start;
Great question! Thanks, Shawn
clemshaw 3 years ago
to start? i dont follow
pecky1234 3 years ago
When at the start, in the address position, if you have the right foot in the traditional position, it is more efficient to have it on the ground through impact to support the tilt, therefore the head position; which in turn anchors the release of the arms/shoulders unit as well as gives you full leverage through the ball for the more assertive swings and the list goes on...it is more efficient in uphill, ball below feet, fairway bunkers etc...Ask Kenny Perry how he likes it!
clemshaw 3 years ago
i will say, kenny perry is playing wonderfully right now, and its a shame hes not playing the open next week. however i will say there are too many great players who have a raised right heel to say you should keep it down ALL THE TIME. the greats like hogan, nicklaus, watson and nelson are just a few who lifted the heel. if it is PULLED up by the hips opening up i dont see any problem witht the heel coming up
pecky1234 3 years ago
Hey Jordan; There are a lot more things here in play than meet the eye and I do not have the time or the characters to answer this one; suffice to say that we all have much to learn in this game but I have a few years on you and from both sides of the ball. It is MORE EFFICIENT the way I explained; it does not mean it is a must for everybody...BTW, watch Jack in the 86 Masters with both heels down and numerous other pics of Watson and Hogan and Snead and Moe with both heels down at impact...
clemshaw 3 years ago
i guess my point is that i dont see is as a neccesity to keep it down, or that it must be lifted. if it is pulled up naturally by the hips opening, great. if it stays down and there is ample brace and weight on the left heel, great. just options in your swing
pecky1234 3 years ago
Shawn, when I take my posture, I'm always trying to guess how much of my posterior should protrude rearward. In other words, can I over do it or is there never too much?
812ekoms 3 years ago
Great Question!
Imagine taking your posture on the side of a cliff and bending over the edge with the wind blowing at your back; forward enough to get to the ball (where your arms can hang in front of your body like in the "Golf Swing Medicine" video) but not so much that you will get pulled forward from the centrifugal force!
Shawn
clemshaw 3 years ago