Learning Impact Alignments and the Major Basic Stroke
Originally Posted by 6bmike
No problem addressed in Impact fix but at adjusted address it was awkward. I don't set up in impact fix except for chipping.
Mike,
The straight line Taly shaft alignment (with its Forward Lean) should be awkward at Adjusted Address. Impact Hands (7-8 ) are not Address Hands (7-9).
Regarding Fix as an Address alignment, we were practicing a chipping stroke, were we not? And here, given the minimum Stroke constraints, the Impact Address (10-9-B) is a viable alternative to Standard Address (10-9-A), especially in light of Homer's advice to practice Basic Arm / Elbow Action from Fix (Major Basic Stroke / 7-3).
The particular emphasis of our Barclays clinics was Educated Hands and their Impact Alignments. In the short time available, students learned to set the Body and Hands in their Impact alignments and then swing the Arms and deliver the Hands (via the Pivot: "Mark time . . . Right, Left; Right, Left") through Impact. And here, the Taly was an invaluable aid.
The straight line Taly shaft alignment (with its Forward Lean) should be awkward at Adjusted Address. Impact Hands (7-8 ) are not Address Hands (7-9).
Regarding Fix as an Address alignment, we were practicing a chipping stroke, were we not? And here, given the minimum Stroke constraints, the Impact Address (10-9-B) is a viable alternative to Standard Address (10-9-A), especially in light of Homer's advice to practice Basic Arm / Elbow Action from Fix (Major Basic Stroke / 7-3).
The particular emphasis of our Barclays clinics was Educated Hands and their Impact Alignments. In the short time available, students learned to set the Body and Hands in their Impact alignments and then swing the Arms and deliver the Hands (via the Pivot: "Mark time . . . Right, Left; Right, Left") through Impact. And here, the Taly was an invaluable aid.
Yes, you are right Lynn, Impact alignments were the focus, but I didn't drill basic motion with the class - I only had a chance to "fool around' with it between classes and naturally wanted to test drive it in my full swing address position. It is a wonderful aid and should be basic gear in all tgm classes. It educates hands, even for those that think their hands are educated would benefit.
local Georgia dowel supplier Home depot suffered a major downturn in demand due the Taly Golf Training aid
Actually, sd, Home Depot cratered last year when I abandoned the now outdated dowel technology in favor of relective marker poles. Since Home Depot stores in Atlanta don't carry the particular model I favor -- they do in Virginia, Washington, DC, and New Jersey -- that business went to Lowes (which fact was immediately reflected in the market price of their shares).
Why did I make the switch? First of all, the product is nonbreakable and pointed and thus makes a good intermediate 'target' to insert a few yards down the target line as an aid for "taking dead aim" (or to start 'right of' or 'left of' when practicing fades and draws). Also, the pointed end makes it great for establishing the Plane Angle and forward leaning Clubshaft angle. It doesn't warp, so it makes for accurate Plane Line tracing -- works great with the Taly on the inside of the right forearm -- and identifying the Angle of Approach.
The recommended Yoda Starter Kit includes five markers in two different colors (to further differentiate Plane Line, Stance Line and Target Line). In Georgia, the markers sell for $1.99 apiece, so you can buy a complete set of five for $9.95. Caveat emptor: The price varies by region, so expect to pay up as you move north of the Mason-Dixon Line. I found that out the hard way last week in New Jersey as I loaded up for my Barclays Academy and was held hostage at $2.68 apiece! So, for the 25 markers I bought, I had to ante up an additional $17.25. Outrageous, I know, but in the end, well worth every penny.
Actually, sd, Home Depot cratered last year when I abandoned the now outdated dowel technology in favor of relective marker poles. Since Home Depot stores in Atlanta don't carry the particular model I favor -- they do in Virginia, Washington, DC, and New Jersey -- that business went to Lowes (which fact was immediately reflected in the market price of their shares).
Why did I make the switch? First of all, the product is nonbreakable and pointed and thus makes a good intermediate 'target' to insert a few yards down the target line as an aid for "taking dead aim" (or to start 'right of' or 'left of' when practicing fades and draws). Also, the pointed end makes it great for establishing the Plane Angle and forward leaning Clubshaft angle. It doesn't warp, so it makes for accurate Plane Line tracing -- works great with the Taly on the inside of the right forearm -- and identifying the Angle of Approach.
The recommended Yoda Starter Kit includes five markers in two different colors (to further differentiate Plane Line, Stance Line and Target Line). In Georgia, the markers sell for $1.99 apiece, so you can buy a complete set of five for $9.95. Caveat emptor: The price varies by region, so expect to pay up as you move north of the Mason-Dixon Line. I found that out the hard way last week in New Jersey as I loaded up for my Barclays Academy and was held hostage at $2.68 apiece! So, for the 25 markers I bought, I had to ante up an additional $17.25. Outrageous, I know, but in the end, well worth every penny.
I remember when we got badminton rackets, too! Glad I still have some of the old wooden dowels- they still work great assembling the flying wedges and finding the magic of the right forearm approach.
The recommended Yoda Starter Kit includes five markers in two different colors (to further differentiate Plane Line, Stance Line and Target Line). In Georgia, the markers sell for $1.99 apiece, so you can buy a complete set of five for $9.95.
Yoda for those of us in the UK, could you elaborate on the starter kit, and especially how you go about setting up said starter kit.
Did I notice Justin Rose at Gleneagles with one of the markers?
__________________ The student senses his teacher’s steadfast belief and quiet resolve: “This is doable. It is doable by you. The pathway is there. All you need is determination and time.” And together, they make it happen.
Yoda for those of us in the UK, could you elaborate on the starter kit, and especially how you go about setting up said starter kit.
Gp,
It never ceases to amaze me how many uses I find for the markers -- or anything else I can use to make invisible straight lines visible.
To illustrate some of the many uses, I'll shoot a couple of 'real time' vignettes during our LBG Homecoming Classic at Cuscowilla (October 9-12). By the way, we still have space available ($1,595 now -- -- $1,895 after September 15th). http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/cmps_in...page=workshops
MESSAGE TO ALL:
If you love golf . . .
And if you can afford it . . .
Then you must be there!
In the history of The Golfing Machine, there never has been anything remotely close to this format and its attending domestic and international expertise. And the same crew that just a week ago taught more than 800 private clients at The Barclays will be at Cuscowilla to teach you!
All at a bargain price I personally guarantee you will never see again.
It will be a golf experience you will never forget.
Oh, and about that "if you can afford it" mention above: In January 1982, the last thing any prudent person would have put on Young Yoda's 'afford' list was a 3,000-miles-away visit to the then unknown Homer Kelley. Well, I figured out a way to make it happen, and it changed my life, and with it, countless others.
It never ceases to amaze me how many uses I find for the markers -- or anything else I can use to make invisible straight lines visible.
To illustrate some of the many uses, I'll shoot a couple of 'real time' vignettes during our LBG Homecoming Classic at Cuscowilla (October 9-12). By the way, we still have space available ($1,595 now -- -- $1,895 after September 15th). http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/cmps_in...page=workshops
MESSAGE TO ALL:
If you love golf . . .
And if you can afford it . . .
Then you must be there!
In the history of The Golfing Machine, there never has been anything remotely close to this format and its attending domestic and international expertise. And the same crew that just a week ago taught more than 800 private clients at The Barclays will be at Cuscowilla to teach you!
All at a bargain price I personally guarantee you will never see again.
It will be a golf experience you will never forget.
Oh, and about that "if you can afford it" mention above: In January 1982, the last thing any prudent person would have put on Young Yoda's 'afford' list was a 3,000-miles-away visit to the then unknown Homer Kelley. Well, I figured out a way to make it happen, and it changed my life, and with it, countless others.
It never ceases to amaze me how many uses I find for the markers -- or anything else I can use to make invisible straight lines visible.
To illustrate some of the many uses, I'll shoot a couple of 'real time' vignettes during our LBG Homecoming Classic at Cuscowilla (October 9-12). By the way, we still have space available ($1,595 now -- -- $1,895 after September 15th). http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/cmps_in...page=workshops
MESSAGE TO ALL:
If you love golf . . .
And if you can afford it . . .
Then you must be there!
In the history of The Golfing Machine, there never has been anything remotely close to this format and its attending domestic and international expertise. And the same crew that just a week ago taught more than 800 private clients at The Barclays will be at Cuscowilla to teach you!
All at a bargain price I personally guarantee you will never see again.
It will be a golf experience you will never forget.
Oh, and about that "if you can afford it" mention above: In January 1982, the last thing any prudent person would have put on Young Yoda's 'afford' list was a 3,000-miles-away visit to the then unknown Homer Kelley. Well, I figured out a way to make it happen, and it changed my life, and with it, countless others.
I'm bringing Guru to Ireland before he heads onto the swamp. I should have arranged to meet him at your place!
If the dice roll the right way in the next few weeks I'll jump on a plane and be there!
__________________ The student senses his teacher’s steadfast belief and quiet resolve: “This is doable. It is doable by you. The pathway is there. All you need is determination and time.” And together, they make it happen.
Hybrid Mode
