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Old 11-17-2006, 06:45 PM
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Re: Hips slide and then turn.....????

Brian/Ian

When you can get it to stop in the right place I can see what you mean. He doesnt post up his left leg totally so his hips slide a bit too far forward. This might be why the pro thinks he stops turning because he's not straightened the left leg quite right.

Most power players have that "post-up" swing where they hit into a firm left leg. Something Ive been working on hard myself. Woods and Scott in that clip both shift their weight onto their left leg, then rotate their upper body around that leg as fast as they can. To get that furious rotary action, they snap their left leg almost straight at the knee. They then go at it with their upper bodies as hard as they can. That post-up type swing generates BIG speed and distance.

BUT--- Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson etc etc sagged their left knee toward the target, so that at impact, there was a distinct bend at the knee and a reverse C like you see with Liam. This action promtes solid contact and accuracy but less distance

And there was not much wrong with Jack! I think if Liam let his head go with his upper body a little better post impact he'd get away with it anyway as he's so flexible.. but longer term he'd probably want to work on getting his left leg firmer before impact to get more power

Just my fri afternoon, back from the pub, rambling thoughts!

And lets not forgetyou he is only 10! I'll be well chuffed if my little lad has a swing like that in a few years time!
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