The motion of the head is often overlooked when teaching the golf swing. In order to pivot or rotate the body, the head needs to swivel in the proper direction. Wayne "Gooch" Yamaguchi gives a simple explanation of the motion of the head.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Original Gooch Video Golf Instruction Series #9 - Impact part 3
Understanding impact is important, but equally import is understanding the delivery path to impact. A simple thought is to hit the inside quadrant of the the golf ball. The concept is also called is the "visual arc of approach". In part three of this series, Wayne "Gooch" Yamaguchi of Lake Michigan Hills in Benton Harbor, MI gives a simple drill to help understand your swing path.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Original Gooch Instruction Series #8 - Impact Part 2
In this video, Wayne "Gooch" Yamaguchi explains the function of the right arm at impact and "the magic of the right forearm".
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Original Gooch Instruction Series #7 - Impact Part 1 - Flat Left Wrist
Impact Part 1 - The Flat Left Wrist and the Aiming Point
Golf season has started here in Benton Harbor, MI and finally had a day to produce this series. Wayne "Gooch" Yamaguchi shares some simple ideas to work on and visualize impact. The focus is on a "flat left wrist" and the "aiming point" concepts described in Homer Kelley's book.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
A good golf swing starts with a good set-up
When you have a solid athletic position when you stand to the golf ball, making a good swing becomes a lot easier. Here are a few simple thoughts to help you find an athletic position.
Stand with "duck feet" when addressing the golf ball:
-- The feet should be flared out when you get ready to hit the ball. This will make it easier to turn the hips which in turn allows the shoulders to turn.
Have an "athletic" posture to the ball
-- A simple thought to feel "athletic" is to feel as if you are playing a sport. Examples are playing defense in basketball, waiting for a serve in tennis, or playing quarterback in football. If you can't relate to any of these examples, feel as if you are closing a car door with your butt. The posterior needs to stick out to balance your when you bend to the ball. Athletes do this naturally. Sometimes, in golf we spend a lot of time working on things that are unnatural.
Stay in a "Ready" position over the ball.
-- All athletes look "ready" to go into motion at the start of play. When it comes to golf, the best image I can think of is the late Seve Ballesteros. When I first saw Seve stand over a golf ball, he made me think of a panther ready to attack. He looked relaxed and comfortable, yet ready to spring into action. This feeling will allow you to swing freely.
Stand with "duck feet" when addressing the golf ball:
-- The feet should be flared out when you get ready to hit the ball. This will make it easier to turn the hips which in turn allows the shoulders to turn.
Have an "athletic" posture to the ball
-- A simple thought to feel "athletic" is to feel as if you are playing a sport. Examples are playing defense in basketball, waiting for a serve in tennis, or playing quarterback in football. If you can't relate to any of these examples, feel as if you are closing a car door with your butt. The posterior needs to stick out to balance your when you bend to the ball. Athletes do this naturally. Sometimes, in golf we spend a lot of time working on things that are unnatural.
Stay in a "Ready" position over the ball.
-- All athletes look "ready" to go into motion at the start of play. When it comes to golf, the best image I can think of is the late Seve Ballesteros. When I first saw Seve stand over a golf ball, he made me think of a panther ready to attack. He looked relaxed and comfortable, yet ready to spring into action. This feeling will allow you to swing freely.
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