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Originally Posted by jamesh "I watched the 8-step swing by Jim Mclean and practiced as best as I could on the driving range. Sadly, it was cold and there were only mats to hit on, but I feel lag in my swing and crisp contact - but no penetrating ball flight, which is what I want more than anything. |
Matt what did you think of Jim Mclean's video.... I thought it was really good, althought towards the end it got pretty technical. Not that that is a bad thing, I just have to advance in that direction.
I hope I wasn't too harsh on the AJ video - if it worked for you - teriffic.
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No, not harsh at all James - it was much appreciated, in addition to what you said, my distances were getting worse - losing 10 yards on some shots; so AJ's way is out the window for me.
I did like Jim McLean's 8-step swing was well done, but something that might've hurt me a bit was focusing on all 8 steps before I swung, and that killed me, just like what Shootin said in my other thread.
I think I'm going to use the video more of a guideline, like it's intended. For now,however, I'm going to work on a proper takeaway - combined with my shift to the left then right.
CMays, I checked out the pump drill and man, thanks alot for recommending it. I played a round today and finally hit down on the ball, taking a divot. It was by far the best feeling I've had in a long time. It was just what I neded today to beat the 15-20mph winds. My new routine incorporates using the pump drill, just so I remember where my swing starts. Now what starts the downsing? I'm still trying to figure that part out, I dont' remember what I did on the downswing today that lead to compression - but it felt like my hips bumped to the left then rotated.