Over the Top swing plane refers to a path that is above the swing plane on the downswing. This path produces an out-to-in swing path, which imparts an unwanted spin on our ball.
The result is typically a weak-right or slice. Instead, we need an in-to-out swing path. Where I see players go off the swing plane the most is in the transition. So, let’s get your transition on the “inside to more solid shots” path!
If you’re looking to build an effortless swing this is the best golf drill you can be doing.
This drill takes your arms out of the swing. This is the first step in building an effortless golf swing.
Once you get the arms and hitting out of your swing you then speed it up with your body. If you have been hitting with the arms for years how do you ever stop hitting?
Well, you have to take it down to nothing. This drill is difficult for most people. I don’t think any student who has ever come to me has ever been able to do this on the first ball.
If you find you are having trouble with it keep doing it until you can do it. This might take a few buckets, a week, a month etc.
Whatever it takes keep doing it.
Once you master it you have successfully take your arms out of your swing and you are getting used to the feeling of the effortless swing.
It is at this point you can speed it up by driving your lower body harder instead of hitting harder.
You do this and you will finally hit the ball to your potential.
You can do it.
You may like to add some golf training aids to your golf bag.
Keep practicing you’ll be striking it like the Pros in no time…
Chip Shots Instruction from greatest professionals that ever played the game.
If you’re struggling with your chip shots than this video is for you.
Follow along and you will definitely pick up some great chipping techniques to lower your score.
Believe it or not, but the first golf balls in the early 1800s were called “featheries” and were actually made of a leather pouch that was rolled tight and packed with wet feathers then dried into a hard and solid ball. The average drive on “feathery” was about 150-175 yards. Today’s standards are very different, aren’t they?
We have come a long way from those days and experience has taught us that a rough ball flew a bit better than a smooth one bringing us to the current dimpled features of a modern golf ball. Why does a golf ball have dimples? A smooth ball is affected by the drag of atmosphere both on air flow behind the ball as well as separation of the air around it. The dimples on the ball allow for these two types of drag to count act granting the ball a more free flight through the air.
So, what makes a ball a golf ball? According the United States Golf Association (USGA), a ball must fall within these specific requirements to be officially recognized as a golf ball, which generally means that:
1. The weight of the ball cannot be greater than 1.620 ounces or 45.93 gm.
2. The diameter of the ball cannot be greater than 1.680 inches or 42.67 mm.
3. The ball must be round and cannot be designed or intentionally changed to have properties different than a round, symmetrical object.
4. The speed, initial velocity, roll and carry of the ball must meet and not exceed USGA test standards.
For a full list of conforming golf balls, please click here for the United States Golf Association (USGA) official website for more specific information on ball guidelines and testing standards.
A full variety of speciality golf balls are available and many tout extra qualities such as longer drive, higher accuracy or a design especially for men/women. While some design changes in dimple patterns and core density may effect the travel of the ball, it is best to try out a few brands before making your final decision on a good fit for you. After all, it will takes years of practice and dedication to develop your own personal accuracy level and, at that point, you will notice more finite changes in specific golf balls.
Can you reuse and recycle golf balls? Of course, a found golf ball that is not too scuffed or discolored is probably fair game for the average golfer. But, there has been some research to indicate that golf balls recovered from a significant amount of time in the water (noted by the discoloration) have absorbed too much moisture to launch properly from impact with the club head. So, think about the time, wear and tear on those golf balls before plucking them out of the pond. Or, if you are considering buying reclaimed golf balls from an industrious caddy that has been digging in the swamp.
Getting the club stuck behind you in the downswing is a very typical problem in good players.
In this video Monte Scheinblum takes us through the process of fixing being stuck with left arm off the chest.
Follow along you’ll be striking it like the Pros in no time…
The chip and run is often thought of as a 6 or 7 iron shot always and only to medium and long pins, but in this video I show you how you can the chip and run to great effect with everything from a lob wedge to a 3 wood.
This is a very low risk shot to choose compared to some of the other options that you may have, and with a few set up adjustments and good concepts you can ensure you get up and down more often.
Today I talk through how to start your golf swing correctly as well as highlighting the common mistakes people make during the takeaway.
This is a simple drill that will clear up any questions you had on the takeaway as well as giving you a realistic feeling to take to the course to start your swing correctly and ultimately hit better golf shots out on the course.
This is one of the best golf rotation drills or tips I’ve ever done. This drill will force you to stay down on the ball and rotate through like never before. If you slice the ball or have trouble getting your lower body working properly in the golf swing then this drill will help you solve those issues.
