PYB - Break 100 > My Swing

[tallpaul]

I start my coaching with Top-25 Pro Paul Ashworth next week. My Brother kindly filmed my swing yesterday so here's a clip of me slicing a 7i. Thought it would make a nice starting point to see how things change over the course of the challenge.

[video=youtube_share;I_wK4ysC_BQ]http://youtu.be/I_wK4ysC_BQ[/video]

 

[Heidi]

Bob will be along in a minute to sort out that arm that appears to be super glued to your side

 

[Monty_Brown]

Is that clip full speed?

Three 7 irons to each green, two putts and you will smash through the 100 barrier. Sounds easy when I write it!

good luck with it all.... we are all jealous as hell so keep the updates coming..

 

[tallpaul]

Is that clip full speed?

Yes, just some easy swings on the practice range yesterday at Hanbury Manor.

 

[bobmac]

Hi TP.
There's a few things going on which will keep you busy this year
Firstly, your aim
You put a club down on the grass then ignore it?



Secondly, I'd check your grip. I'm guessing it's a bit strong which would explain the closed club face at the top of the swing.I'd rather see it in line with the red line



Fixing that position will help with the main cause of the slice.....the clubface through impact.

You can see below long after the ball has gone, the c/face still pointing to the right.



So, check your aim and your grip and that should help you square the c/face up through impact
HTH

 

[tallpaul]

There's a few things going on which will keep you busy this year

Thanks, Bob. I'm looking forward to addressing as many of them as possible. PING Pro Steve Cooper also picked up on the club face being shut at the top of my backswing. As for alignment, well I'm fully aware of my problems there...

I'm sure Paul Ashworth will more than earn his commission with me

 

[bobmac]

I look forward to seeing the swing evolve.
It's going to be hard work though but it will be worth it

 

[AmandaJR]

I'm guessing the coach may be Paul Ashwell? If so then you're onto a winner as he's a genius :thup:

He and Bobmac could be twins :clap:

 

[tallpaul]

Yes, sorry. Ashwell! Not sure why I keep calling him Ashworth

 

[Alex1975]

Thanks for posting this Paul, I am really looking forward to a few more as you go though the process.

Question, is your club head actually closed at address? For me the biggest thing that got rid of my fade/slice was to be a big brave boy and hit the ball right and not defend with my body, arms, club head. You look very defensive. Anyhow I am pretty sure you were not after advice as you have a personal coach :whoo: but just a comment.

 

[Alex1975]

I'm guessing the coach may be Paul Ashwell? If so then you're onto a winner as he's a genius :thup:

He and Bobmac could be twins :clap:

Is he your coach Amanda?

 

[gripitripit]

Is he your coach Amanda?

I believe he is Amanda's coach. He head pro at Wyboston Lakes and GM top 25 coaches. Seen him a few times at Wybo and seems a decent chap and coach.

 

[AmandaJR]

I believe he is Amanda's coach. He head pro at Wyboston Lakes and GM top 25 coaches. Seen him a few times at Wybo and seems a decent chap and coach.

^^^^^ yep - what he said!

 

[Alex1975]

^^^^^ yep - what he said!

Oh YE, he is clearly brilliant....

 

[Alex1975]

Oh YE, he is clearly brilliant....

Kidding of course, just could not resist. About how much does he charge, I may look at a few lessons with him as its not so far away for me.

 

[Aztecs27]

Cool analysis Bob. Do I get a breakdown like that for my swing?

 

[gripitripit]

Kidding of course, just could not resist. About how much does he charge, I may look at a few lessons with him as its not so far away for me.

Here you go mate.

http://www.paulashwellgolf.co.uk/Pro/Default.aspx

If you are up this way and wanna have a round at Wybo let me know.

 

[bobmac]

Cool analysis Bob. Do I get a breakdown like that for my swing?

Do you mind, I'm trying to make some sausage rolls here :angry:
Later

 

[AmandaJR]

Kidding of course, just could not resist. About how much does he charge, I may look at a few lessons with him as its not so far away for me.

It's not his fault I break what he creates! 3 years ago I couldn't play off 36 and was ready to quit the game so he's helped me make tremendous improvement.

You get what you pay for so he's not cheap. His website is here with the fees for single or blocks of lessons:

http://www.paulashwellgolf.co.uk/pro/Default.aspx

 

[Aztecs27]

Do you mind, I'm trying to make some sausage rolls here :angry:
Later

Okie dokie. To be honest, I'd have been happy with a copy of the videos you took, but I'll take the analysis too as I know how much you love drawing those lines on the swing clips.