So how did this grown adult, hit it twice as far in one session and how can it help your game?

Well first here is the proof, check out hit club and ball data captured on our Flightscope

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You will notice the average ball carry and club data from the first 5 shots

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So what did we do?

I think beliefs and concepts are crucial to examine, especially when things are going poorly but also when things are going well

 

This player told me that he started to play poorly, he would swing slowly in order to make good contact.  However, this seemingly harmless concept would compound itself.

 

 

So the lower flight he experienced, was not a poor strike but due to slower club speed.

What was the fix?

Understanding that the faster your club speed, given everything is equal will result in higher spin rates and higher ball flights.

 

What was the number after our 30 mins session?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First 4 shots average carry 62.15 yards

Last 4 shots average carry 126.7 yards

64.55 yards difference!!

 

What can you take from this?

Examine some of your long-held beliefs?

Many concepts that help some shots in golf are disastrous to others

Here is an example of the most common misplaced beliefs.  Check another blog on Driving here.

“I will hit it better with a slow backswing”.  Maybe for short irons but not a great idea for Long drive champions.  Faster backswings will often result in more clubhead speed

“I lifted my head which caused the bad shot, so next shot I will keep my head more still or down”. For driver shots,  the head can stay back and down for longer, but for chipping and pitching this is one of the worst concepts in golf.  Instead of thinking of your head, move the club the ball appropriately to the shot.

“My ball went right, so I will aim left and swing left”.  This is probably the most common but one that causes the most problems with slicing.  Spent time understanding the ball flight laws.

“My shots are thin and go too low, so I should get under the ball”.  Poor low point control is the number one concept for consistent striking.  Trying to get the ball higher by getting under the ball will almost certainly, move your weight to your back foot, reduce shaft lean and lead to poorer shots.

I hope you enjoyed that, I challenge you to take your most long-held beliefs and think in what situation they help and others in which they might hurt

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Aaron