Are you a poser?

[Dave3498]

I note that top professionals, almost without exception, hold their pose at the end of their follow through for some considerable time whilst still watching the result of the shot. I wonder what is the value of this?

It certainly seems to me that the average club player can't wait to get the clubhead back onto the ground after stiking the ball. There may be some distinct disadvantages to doing this, in that the 'swing through' thought is not present from the outset. This is particularly noticeable with the putting stroke. In my own case, I find that I putt a lot better when I allow the putter-head to follow though towards the hole and I hold the pose.

Has anyone any thoughts on this?

 

[medwayjon]

On a good shot I love a lingering hold of the finish!

 

[stevelockie]

If you can hold your pose it shows you are balanced throughout your swing, exactly what you are supposed to do.

So pose away, it should mean you've nailed one!!!

 

[USER1999]

I love holding the pose, but, is it possible to do this while staggering backwards?

 

[markwarne]

I have to admit I love to hold the pose at the end of a shot, purely on the basis that if I end up in that position, I know I have done the do.

Of course you occassionally get some friendly abuse from your playing partners, but what the hell. Enjoy it while you can

 

[shanker]

On a good shot I love a lingering hold of the finish!

Perhaps you could make money writing porno scripts!
Regards
Shanker

 

[SammmeBee]

I note that top professionals, almost without exception, hold their pose at the end of their follow through for some considerable time whilst still watching the result of the shot. I wonder what is the value of this?

£££££££££'s......David Bailey ain't as young as he used to be....

 

[MVP]

I think the pros hold there finish so long purely because they are comfortable... their swings are so relaxed and effortless and balanced that its just as easy to hold there pose as it is to ground the club

 

[HTL]

Usually far too busy swearing and blaming my sticks, balls, wind etc. On the rare occasion of a great shot I will hold it until the group behind catch up or get pushed for the next person to take their shot.

 

[flandango]

Oh yes! I want everyone to know that I just spanked one!

I even hold it if i slice one at a 90 degree angle accross another fairway. So knowone else knows.

 

[USER1999]

There is something cool about spanking it down the middle, bending down picking up the tee, putting the stick away, having a drink, a bacon sarnie, and then a casual glance to see it land smack in the middle of the fairway.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

It is actually something my pro is trying to get me to work on. Apart from looking like a wally on the range holding the finish as the ball slices wildly 100 yards away it is all to do with slowing my tempo and ensuring the transition from the top of the swing through impact is more controlled and not a wild thrash which causes me to get the trapped behind sometimes resulting in the hands becoming over active and big wild hooks.

 

[viscount17]

I thought the pro's were less likely to hold a pose if they knew they'd hit a good one; more a case of, right job done , let's get on with it.

in my case if I hit a good one I want everyone to notice, but then they are rare. plus I have to stand there longer to see where it went.

 

[rgs]

Personally i feel you are naturally pushed to hold the pose as a result of hitting a great shot.

Must admit i love the pose because i have hit a great shot.

 

[Herbie]

I dont pose in any deliberate way but Im sure I do on occasions where I hit that cracking shot as I know I watch the whole thing unfold before me.

 

[TonyN]

When I am striking well, I pose, because my only swing thought is, follow through and stay balanced, this is where the pose comes in, If the shot is wayward I normally lean left or right desperatly willing the ball back onto the short stuff, it never works funnily enough

 

[krokodil]

The only time I hold my pose is when I 'm willing the ball stop hooking into trouble

 

[madandra]

On a really good tee shot I gather dust.

 

[brendy]

I find it depends on your type of swing too, if you are very shallow you put an awful amount of pressure on your midriff and lower back yet if you swing steeply its easier to maintain a good finish. Ive been moving from the slightly shallow swing to a better upright position and as a result have found myself holding at the end of a crisp 8 iron or whatever easier now. Weight and flexibility also has a little to do with it Id guess too.

 

[Dave3498]

There is something cool about spanking it down the middle, bending down picking up the tee, putting the stick away, having a drink, a bacon sarnie, and then a casual glance to see it land smack in the middle of the fairway.

Nice one that.

Most replies seem to agree with me that it is the original thought of swinging through the ball that creates the pose.