Stop wandering in the golf swing desert chasing tips and quick fixes. Experience lasting improvement through a simple, powerful, truth-based swing system.
Your swing *hinges* on this
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Where’s the beef? This famous expression from a 1984 Wendy’s ad poked fun at other fast-food chains and their ever-shriveling burger sizes. Because, to a burger lover, the meat – the substance – the experience of enjoying a delicious mouth-watering bite hinges on the burger’s main event – the meat. Similarly, people who talk a lot but say little are just as un-filling as a burger without meat. Back when I was a kid, my Sicilian grandfather sat at the head of the table. Eight of us gathered around to enjoy “Sunday sauce” and meatballs. He just watched and listened. The kids inevitably got loud. Adults drifted through many topics. And there he was just listening… But when he opened his mouth, the room fell silent. All eyes on him - complete attention clinging to every word. He’d share a few sentences. But the weight of his words… you felt in your chest. "There's the beef" Golf instruction is missing "the beef". There's too much talking and not enough common sense. I know the struggle because I used to be that guy searching for “the beef” in golf instruction…and getting a bun and soggy lettuce at every corner. No beef. No clear answers to basic swing questions. No one straight answer. Many a 2AM YouTube session left me pleading: GIVE ME THE BEEF!!! That’s why my excitement blew through the roof when I discovered a swing system rooted in scientific laws. There’s no guessing or searching. Scientific laws don’t care about human opinions, they simply are and always will be. Every golf swing is subject to scientific laws. You can’t pretend they don’t exist. “Hey Bill, my swing goes against the laws of gravity…” Try that wise crack at your next cocktail party and see how far you get. Here’s “the beef” in the golf swing… there is one hinge point that sets all things in motion. All body motion and swing positions flow and react from this point. This "hinge point" controls:
And, this is simply a starting point. If the hinge point isn’t set correctly, you risk breaking every one of these swing pieces. So, you set the hinge point first then allow everything else to flow from there. Do this and your ability to create great ball striking increases tenfold. The hinge point refers to “posts”… and every swing has to manage them. Your lead - or target side - is the lead post, and your opposite side is the trail post. Here’s a simple exercise to feel the posts: Lead Post Exercise Stand up straight. Drop your trail foot back (right foot for right-handed player). Drop it straight back until your trail foot toes are in line with the back of your lead heel. Keep the trail knee nearly straight - a very slight bend is OK. Lift your trail heel off the ground with your toes only touching the ground. You'll feel your trail foot slide back as you do this. This is not a closed stance. Your hips should be square to the target line. It may feel like you’re standing on your lead leg only, and the trail knee is merely supporting it. Now, keeping your body standing tall and level, make a swing without a club. Anchor the lead post as you swing - no shifting to your trail side. Allow your shoulders and hips to turn naturally. Do not suppress or restrict body movement. Turn your shoulders level and notice how your body reacts. Pay close attention to your shoulders and hips. Even though you’re standing up straight, you may feel more weight on your lead side as you do this. Keep the lead post intact as you swing. Trail Post Exercise Now, do the opposite. Stand up straight. Drop your lead foot back (left foot for right-handed player). Drop it straight back until your lead foot toes are in line with the back of your trail heel. Keep the lead knee nearly straight - a very slight bend is OK. Lift your lead heel off the ground with your toes only touching the ground. You'll feel your lead foot slide back as you do this. This is not an open stance. Your hips should be square to the target line. It may feel like you’re standing on your trail leg only, and the lead knee is merely supporting it. Now, keeping your body standing tall and level, make a swing without a club. Anchor the trail post as you swing - no shifting to your lead side. Turn your shoulders level and notice how your body reacts. Once again, pay close attention to your shoulders and hips. Even though you’re standing up straight, you may feel more weight on your trail side as you do this. Keep the trail post intact as you swing. Stop here after trying both posts and reflect: - Which side created the greatest amount of turn? - Which side made it easier to turn? - Which side felt most restrictive? There are three ways to manage posts in your swing:
Think of them like those “game show doors”. Will you choose what’s behind door number 1 – 2 – or 3? Behind one door lies the exotic Hawaiian dream vacation. (a life of great ball striking) Behind the other doors - a bag of potato chips and a life preserver. (a life of constant struggle with the golf swing) Choose wisely by watching this video. Discover which post to use in your swing. See how my swing ‘fell apart’ from using the wrong post. Obtain an effortless full body turn when you choose the correct post. The answer lies behind this video. Watch it and share any big discoveries in the comments below. Keep it crispy! Tom P.S. A burger without meat is like a golf swing that doesn’t work. Your entire swing hinges around a concept called posts – it’s a scientific fact. Choose the correct post to get an effortless, full body turn and powerful ball striking. |
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Stop wandering in the golf swing desert chasing tips and quick fixes. Experience lasting improvement through a simple, powerful, truth-based swing system.
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