Tyler F's posts

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Re: Shallowing

  By: Tyler F on Oct. 10, 2019, 4:44 p.m.

Joel, check out this video on the topic - https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/connecting-arm-shallowing-supination/

The "passive torque" is enhanced supination when you apply normal force to the club.

Re: Shallowing

  By: Tyler F on Oct. 10, 2019, 3:21 p.m.

Great discussion going on, I wanted to add a small addition about context. When does shallowing happen and for about how long? Perhaps that will help your idea of how to apply shallowing to your own swing :)

Wisdom from Stan Utley

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 27, 2019, 7:22 a.m.

I’ll work on my interview skills, but there are a couple key points in this quick lesson Stan gave one of my students.

Re: Is there consensus on anterior pelvic tilt?

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 19, 2019, 6:45 a.m.

Hi Mark,

I should clarify that the graph is the amount of forward bend, not 100% pelvic tilt. A quick note - Anterior or posterior pelvic tilt is a posture position reference. A common definition is the angle of the sacrum compared to a vertical pl…

Re: Is there consensus on anterior pelvic tilt?

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 16, 2019, 11:44 a.m.

The most common pattern seen on 3D is slight posterior tilt in the backswing, very slight anterior tilt in transition, then posterior tilting through the release. I think most of this comes from core engagement while rotating and shifting pressure, …

Re: What's inside the parentheses?

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 9, 2019, 12:52 p.m.

Well, a simple rule is that solid contact comes from path and curve comes from face-to-path. So if you're not worried about hitting it far, you only have two variables to try and solve.

In your scenario, one simple guideline is that transition rev…

Re: Extending the life of your grips

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 9, 2019, 10:50 a.m.

For sure, and also make sure to wipe sunscreen off your hands before you hold them!

Re: planemate?

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 9, 2019, 10:49 a.m.

I have not seen or tried the planemate yet. In theory, it might help with arcwidth, but I haven't tried it and am unsure on the anchor point and how it would influence the feeling during the release.

Extending the life of your grips

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 3, 2019, 7:55 a.m.

Comment below if you have any other grip saving techniques!

Re: What's inside the parentheses?

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 2, 2019, 10:10 p.m.

Hey Scott,

I got a chuckle from the analogy. Thanks. But here's the challenge with the analogy. In Algebra, there is one right answer. In golf, there could be many. Let me explain. There are three main variables - Path (solid contact), Face to Pat…

Re: Shane Lowry - Lead arm only?

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 2, 2019, 8:18 p.m.

Thanks. I'm sorry to hear about your injury. But yes, if you do get a clip, I'd love to see it :)

Re: Driver Attack Angle

  By: Tyler F on Sept. 2, 2019, 8:16 p.m.

Here are a few: In general, you have two options big options - Axis Tilt and Unhinging. I hope this helps!

https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/unhinge-training-pool-noodle/
https://golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/angle-of-attack-clu…

Re: What can you learn from Lee Trevino?

  By: Tyler F on Aug. 29, 2019, 1:19 p.m.

Gotcha. Yea, I thought you were talking about the trail arm with both.

For me, the big concept you're discussing is balancing steeps and shallows. Every move in the system has some flexibility, but if you want solid contact, you need to balance yo…

Re: Alpha - In plane squaring of the clubface.

  By: Tyler F on Aug. 29, 2019, 9:34 a.m.

Personally I think in-plane is cleaner to imagine than alpha, beta, gamma. So I generally prefer those terms. As far as in-plane squaring, the further down the plane the club goes the more that it will close to the target. Another way of thinking of…

Re: Shane Lowry - Lead arm only?

  By: Tyler F on Aug. 29, 2019, 9:28 a.m.

I don't mind the right hand off the club drill. It's probably in the same family as the open right hand and shadow drills that I use frequently. I've actually never seen a golfer let go with the lead hand. If you have a video of it, I'd love to see …

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