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Old 08-26-2005, 02:13 AM
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Re: What I learned from my lesson

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Originally Posted by GoBucks
Also he stood directly behind me and told me to reach back with my right hand (for right handers) to pretend to shake hands with him (imagine doing this in the backswing). This helped in creating a wide arc for more power and accuracy.

I was also not transferring my weight correctly as I shifted forward a bit too early on my downswing (I should keep weight to back-center until I make contact with the ball).
I wish I could report good results from my lessons, but they didn't help me at all. The instructor was nice enough but I was unable to accomplish most of the things he asked me to work on, which is why I'm back to figuring out things for myself. I can't afford to try a different instructor.

I'm trying to imagine the handshake thing...seems to me that by the time my right hand is back that far it should be a lot higher than handshake level. Am I missing something?

As for weight shifting in the downswing...the whole downswing lasts about a fifth of a second. How is one supposed to make weight shifting adjustments in that time?
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