Tyler F's posts

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Re: Backfoot in Jamaica..

  By: Tyler F on Oct. 5, 2020, 12:40 p.m.

Here is a quick thought on transition. It's looking better, but yes, changing power sources is harder than just changing positions!

Re: Dechambeau Putting

  By: Tyler F on Oct. 4, 2020, 5:05 p.m.

Rick, Ulnar deviation puts a bunch of ligaments on tension. So it kinda locks out the wrist and provides high feedback. A number of great putters (like Brad Faxon) did it instinctively. In order to get the extended putter shaft in line with the fore…

Re: Tempo/Rhythm Question

  By: Tyler F on Oct. 4, 2020, 5:01 p.m.

It was "one thousand, one". The three syllables to one syllable gives you the three to one tempo pretty easily :)

Re: Distance, Body Weight

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 27, 2020, 9:40 a.m.

To your last question, I would say no. If you get the handle moving a certain speed, if you had more mass, that speed won't produce a greater distance. But I think there is some truth to his statement about bodyweight helping produce distance easier…

Re: Early release?

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 27, 2020, 9:23 a.m.

Way to put me in a tough spot ;)

My philosophy is to work on golf the way I would teach any other sport. I'd start with set up/grip etc, and then I'd work on the goal of the swing. So I usually teach in this rough order: set up, impact, follow-thro…

Re: Dechambeau Putting

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 27, 2020, 9:14 a.m.

I'm not sold that it's "more consistent" or anything. Keep in mind that the tour standard is about +/- .4 degrees control at impact. Even with the putter "locked", .4 degrees of movement of the wrist is very possible. I'm a fan of high ulnar deviati…

Re: Best iPhone for Swing Video

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 27, 2020, 9:10 a.m.

Yes, it is. I'm working on a program to help you all analyze your own video. Having clear feedback is really invaluable for quality practice!

Re: Across the line

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 27, 2020, 9:09 a.m.

Hi Bradley,

Here are two videos related to getting across the line at the top. Have you seen them?

https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/across-line-or-laid/
https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/across-line-and-flying-right-elbow…

Re: Backfoot in Jamaica..

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 20, 2020, 10:47 a.m.

The simple answer is that he appears to be rotating his trunk through more the front side of his body (obliques) with some help from his trail glute. You appear to be rotating more with your back with some help from your lead quad. This combo create…

Re: Member question: When you really have to draw it?

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 13, 2020, 9:10 a.m.

If I strengthen my grip, then I don't have to put the wrist more in more flexion. For me, I lose a little bit of impact quality if I start trying to set up with too much flexion of the lead wrist.

Re: Motorcycle with external rotation

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 13, 2020, 8:58 a.m.

Hmm. Anatomically, external rotation of the shoulder should help the motorcycle move. The motorcycle move, shouldn't change the path significantly but if it does it should make the clubhead path a little more shallow because of the coupled movement …

Member question: How can I work on external rotation at home?

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 8, 2020, 2:39 p.m.

Here's a little isometric training drill for building shoulder strength in a shallow, externally rotated, position.

Member question: When you really have to draw it?

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 8, 2020, 2:32 p.m.

Got an email question asking about what to do when you really have to draw it. Here's a simple recipe to check all the draw boxes. 👍

Re: 6 iron swing - contact inconsistency

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 8, 2020, 2:25 p.m.

Glad you're enjoying it! Let us know how you progress 👍

Dialing in ball flight while working on the motorcycle

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 8, 2020, 2:21 p.m.

Here is a video discussing how to work on your ball flight while still incorporating the motorcycle move.

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