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What is Tiger Doing?!

Feb 15, 2022 | changing patterns, Drills, Early Extension, Foot Pressure, Posture, Power, The Masters, Vertical Forces

What is Tiger doing here? Maybe we can all learn from this!

Trail Arm Actions & Reactions

Oct 28, 2020 | Arm structure, Center of Mass, Club Path, CoM, Down Swing, flipping, Trail Arm, Transition

Here’s a look at how the trail arm’s actions in the early downswing will show up post impact.

Horizontal & Vertical Forces

Apr 1, 2020 | Foot Pressure, Horizontal Forces, Sequencing, Torques, Vertical Forces

Here’s a look at how the Horizontal & Vertical Forces from the Swing Catalyst 3D Motion Plate can be used to develop the correct drills.

Forces & Torques – Swing Catalyst 3D Motion Plate

Mar 23, 2020 | 3d Motion Capture, Center of Pressure, Foot Pressure, Horizontal Forces, Sequencing, Torques, Vertical Forces

There is some incredible information that is gathered with the Swing Catalyst 3D Motion Plates, this is just our first dive into what it all means and how can we get better by using this information!

Lead Leg Sway

Nov 7, 2019 | Center of Pressure, Foot Pressure, Hang Back, Lead Leg, Power, Slide, Stability, Sway

Lifting the lead heel can be a great way to increase your hip turn, just look at any of Jack Nicklaus’ swings! Allowing the lead knee to fold in too far can also cause big problems…

Unweighting & Pushing Off – How to Shift your Pressure

Aug 19, 2019 | Center of Pressure, Early Extension, Foot Pressure, Jump, Over The Top, Pivot, Power, Push, Sequencing, Slide, Sway

How we use the ground is a fundamental part of movement in the golf swing. What you do with each foot and when you do it will have drastic effects on movements of your body as well as the golf club. This video looks at how and when we need to shift pressure from the trail foot to the lead foot.

Arm Structure & Torso Connection

Jul 3, 2019 | Arm structure, Back Swing, Drills, Kinematic Sequence, Over The Top, Power, Sequencing

One of the easiest and most common ways to lose control of your sequencing and the golf swing is when the arms lose their connection with the torso. The Glove Drill can help!

Pull Down Sequencing

May 29, 2019 | Arm structure, Center of Mass, CoM, Down Swing, Efficiency, Kinematic Sequence, Over The Top, Sequencing, Slicer

The Pull Down is one of the most common swing flaws in the game that plagues golfers of all skill levels. It really comes down to the sequencing of the arms and the torso.

Most people get into this habit by trying to get the hands ahead of the ball at impact!

Pressure Sequencing

Mar 27, 2019 | Center of Pressure, Foot Pressure, Hang Back, Jump, Lead Leg, Over The Top, Pivot, Power, Push, Slide, Vertical Forces

The Hangback and the Slide are two of the most common swing faults in the game. The two faults are generally categorized into different player categories; higher handicappers are often guilty of the Hangback while lower handicappers are more apt for the Slide. Despite all this, there is a common thread in both swing faults of being Late with their pressure shift to the lead side.

Let’s discuss exactly When you need to shift your pressure as it’s Not when you think!

Water Skier Analogy – CoM & the Net Force

Jan 24, 2019 | Arm structure, casting, Center of Mass, Club Face, Club Path, CoM, Down Swing, Efficiency, Lag, Net Force, Over The Top, Power, Speed, Swing Plane

Seems like a silly idea, but this is one of the most important topics in the golf swing that leads to efficient speed, power and direction!

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