HomerJSimpson
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Got out on the range. Bit nervous as the back is still a tad sore. Worked on a more connected and inside takeaway, much shorter swing and flatter wrist. Was working great, taking it away, stopped at a good position, checked the wrist set, and then simply turned down to hit the ball. Even with a pause, I was able to make some great connections and so proof that once I managed to start to work on it in stages, rather than trying to do everything Paul Foston was trying to cram into the 90 minutes, what he was showing me will work.
It was going swimmingly to the owner of the range and teaching pro David Johnson (http://www.lavenderparkgolf.co.uk/our-professionals/) wandered past and started suggesting a few things. As the owner of the range it was rather tricky to simply say "thanks but I'm good" and while he made sense, I want to stick to my plan and not get input other than from Paul. I let him try and get me to do the things he wanted (hip bump, path through impact etc) and tried to to what he showed. Once he wandered off, I simply reverted to the drills and stuff Paul showed me. I appreciate David's interest and input but it's not what I need at the moment.
As he's always pottering about the place (well it is his own business) especially at weekends I'm faced with a dilemma. He's bound to be there tomorrow and no doubt want to try and be helpful. Downshire is the nearest range, but full of kids and idiots and a hard place to focus and concentrate so I'm tempted to go to another range, probably Silvermere despite the drive as I think it'll be more conducive. Are there any other ranges in the Berkshire area worth trying first?
First signs are good but I was probably only swinging at 50% capacity and speed to try and slow everything and make sure takeaway and length were better but also to protect the back. It was a little sore but going to try again, at a better speed. Very happy and there is a lot of good stuff to come. I need to just use these first sessions to lay some very solid foundations
It was going swimmingly to the owner of the range and teaching pro David Johnson (http://www.lavenderparkgolf.co.uk/our-professionals/) wandered past and started suggesting a few things. As the owner of the range it was rather tricky to simply say "thanks but I'm good" and while he made sense, I want to stick to my plan and not get input other than from Paul. I let him try and get me to do the things he wanted (hip bump, path through impact etc) and tried to to what he showed. Once he wandered off, I simply reverted to the drills and stuff Paul showed me. I appreciate David's interest and input but it's not what I need at the moment.
As he's always pottering about the place (well it is his own business) especially at weekends I'm faced with a dilemma. He's bound to be there tomorrow and no doubt want to try and be helpful. Downshire is the nearest range, but full of kids and idiots and a hard place to focus and concentrate so I'm tempted to go to another range, probably Silvermere despite the drive as I think it'll be more conducive. Are there any other ranges in the Berkshire area worth trying first?
First signs are good but I was probably only swinging at 50% capacity and speed to try and slow everything and make sure takeaway and length were better but also to protect the back. It was a little sore but going to try again, at a better speed. Very happy and there is a lot of good stuff to come. I need to just use these first sessions to lay some very solid foundations
