Martin, this “pulling the string” drill turns out to be a gem. What a great way to approach realizing greater extension.

For me anyway, this definitely enhances my extension into finish … giving me a feel of greater energy transfer to the club.

I had two feels that stood out while performing the drill and wanted to mention this to you and get your feedback. The first observation was in having greater efficiency in terms of resisting/blocking, or pushing back, with the front leg (i.e., the feel of a greater extraction of ground reaction forces relative to the front leg). The second observation was with a feel of greater than normal usage in the front oblique muscle area. Do these feels make sense to you?

Thank you.

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Hey Martin.

Most of my students are Swiss, who tend - not always, but have the tendency - to follow direction explicitly (its just the nature of the culture). Drills that are designed to help a golfer get the feel for a movement do not go over very well. In other words, they want to be told the mechanics of the swing, then they attempt to do it exactly...rather than doing a drill to develop the proper 'feel' of a particular movement within the swing.

This drill will go a long way to giving them immediate feedback, a visual of their performance while attempting the impact-thru-extension movement. Great tip!

Thomas

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Nicely done, Martin. I appreciate the reinforcement that the golf swing is definitely an athletic move.

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Martin, thanks for that tip but more importantly, thanks for the slo-mo.

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Your tips are the coolest. The style, the delivery, the angles, the slow-mo, etc. etc. Even when it's something I don't necessarily feel I need to address, your presentation still drives home basic, fundamental concepts with crystal clarity. You, sir, are a gifted instructor.

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Martin, I've been playing 50+ years and both the string and head on the wall are firsts. Good work! Will try 'em tomorrow. Thx,

Newt

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Martin,
I love your videos and your method of teaching. Question: What initiates your downswing? Is it your arms, your hips, or your legs?
Bill in St. Augustine

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Martin, Another great visual, I've been working on my extension without trying to pop my head up and this drill helped me to see why its important to "keep my head on the wall to follow the ball" Many thanks!

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Martin - Thanks for the video today. I think you identified one of the things that has been missing in my swing. I think I've been lifting up, perhaps to follow the shot with my eyes and head more vertical, but causing me to pull up off the ball. Thanks for the visual!

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Keeping head down but still topping ball. Pulling off? Will this drill correct or do I need more instruction.

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Staying down but continually topping ball. My golfing buddies say I am pulling up. What practice routine?

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Nicely said Martin. The rotation does remain intact around the axis that way. So, the head does stay in one position is a better wording, but it can twist with the natural twisting of the shoulders that is happening. Thanks, this does bring a little more clarity. There was a bit of a semantic issue there. How great is this game we are still trying to understand the entire motion and every piece. I have just accepted that with so many pieces and so much happening wtihin a fraction of a second that we each have to accept a swing that is as unique to each individual. We each have to find our own feel for what works.

But, I do believe that as we approach this game from breaking it down more to the geometry and physics of what happens we approach a way of sharing ideas that help more people find their own swing feel. Because eventually to play this game we must have found a FEEL that works well enough for us that we are successful and actually enjoy this darn game. If you can play and enjoy it in my opinion, then that person has found the holy grail. Its just a matter of that feel that works.

But, the fact that we are trying very hard to keep the axis well balanced and intact I do believe is essential. As you did that last motion against the wall you have a Fantastic insight into what happens in a quality swing, I think. You showed how the axis is being maintained by imagining the top of the head attached to the wall as you allowed it to turn. Maybe you could so something like this again to show us how to better use our legs to keep our balance better, so in turn we keep our axis more stable. Keeping that axis centered and focused allows for better square impact. That ability to hit the sweet spot is how to get that accuracy and the power we want. Does this make sense??? Do you agree we are all looking for better ways to keep that center axis from swaying and thereby losing our point of contact???

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Man; you are good! That pull the string 4 minutes was the best yet.

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great drill, one question. I have seen some instructors say to follow the ball after contact (with the head & eyes), which doesn't sound like the worst advice, especially if one is not extending. I saw a beautiful photograph of Rose's final iron shot (72nd hole) where he's showing beautiful extension with his arms and body (his arms are halfway up after contact) but his head is absolutely poised over the spot where his ball previously laid; he's not looking up nor showing any inclination to do so. Is this just a question of skill (i.e., 'don't try this at home, kids') or flexibility? The more I understand my own swing, the more I realize the variety of methods to achieve the same end (a well struck ball). Thanks Martin, your work is valued here.

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Very helpful pointers!

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Martin,

The golf mechanics is somewhat acrobatic, great drill.

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Your comment about keeping your head on the wall, made something click in my brain. I will now have to try this thought, he could just be the key I am looking for. Great tip, thanks.

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Hello, Can I switch out my Veylix shaft (50g), for a heavier one? I was slicing my drives. I since switched back to my Titleist Diamana kai'li 65g shaft and started to hit the ball straight again. Thakyou. Mike Higa, Copperas Cove, TX.

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Martin: My swing tends to bottom out more towards my back foot and not in the middle of my swing; even with my driver I sometimes hit he ground before the Tee even though I have the ball off my left heel. Can you tell me why this might happen?

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WOW.. fresh video the day after the US Open.. our hearts goes out to Phil.. not that needs any more money but a feather on his caps he deserves after 6 close runs at it.

Thanks Martin. Love your visuals and slow-mo insets.. really helps
regards,
victor..

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