Swaying or being trapped on the back foot

[Paulienash]

For me this seems to be a perennial problem, it then causes all kinds of issues.
I am pretty sure it’s a common affliction!
Currently I have a solution but it’s a little off the wall, so I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions..

Also my main problem, so I went for a few lessons. He immediately noticed that at address after I've gotten comfy got into a 'athletic' position, weight on the balls (as someone above mentioned), just before I started to swing I settled back onto my heels, I'd never noticed it. The 2 drills he gave me to work on, exaggerated step on the follow through & back foot 1/4 to 1/2 step back, both really helped to get that feeling of the weight going forward. When I'm playing I quite often play the first few holes with my back foot behind 'the line', if I'm struggling I'll sometimes play 18, all tee shots and longer irons like it, takes off the distance but generally eliminates the dreaded top & advances the ball.

 

[bobmac]

The pros teach one swing

No they dont

 

[harpo_72]

No they dont

The modern swing model is used and yes some offer different swing models but I have not found one capable of managing physical disabilities and optimising what is there. The modern PGA method is .. do this .. I am sure historically that was not the case looking at the various swings.
This is based on customer experience..

 

[bobmac]

Whatever

 

[harpo_72]

Whatever

Bob take us through it ..
As a spectator the golf swing has or concepts have changed over a certain number of years .. or do you disagree?

 

[sunshine]

Whatever

Are you out?

 

[sunshine]

To stop swaying, imagine you are standing on the edge of a cliff and if you move your weight backwards you will fall off the cliff into a crocodile infested river. If that doesn't work, try practising on the edge of a cliff above a group of hungry crocodiles.

To get you on to the front foot, imagine something you really like in front of you, something that will encourage you to move closer. It could be anything really, a nice pair of breasts works for me, but it's got to be something that works for you.

Or, see a pro

 

[bobmac]

Bob take us through it ..
As a spectator the golf swing has or concepts have changed over a certain number of years .. or do you disagree?

You've told me the modern PGA method is .. do this.

You seem to think you know more about how pros teach than I do and it seems unlikely you are going to change your mind so I'm not going to bother trying.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

The modern swing model is used and yes some offer different swing models but I have not found one capable of managing physical disabilities and optimising what is there. The modern PGA method is .. do this .. I am sure historically that was not the case looking at the various swings.
This is based on customer experience..

I totally disagree. Our local range hosts a junior session every month for those with physical and mental limitations and so there is definitely no one size fixes all. There is a blue print that is taught but the decent PGA professionals will take the concept and adapt the concept to fit within the limitations of the student

 

[harpo_72]

You've told me the modern PGA method is .. do this.

You seem to think you know more about how pros teach than I do and it seems unlikely you are going to change your mind so I'm not going to bother trying.

That’s a fair statement, but I am not that closed to the discussion. So I can be persuaded.
Besides insight into the teaching policy/process would be interesting

 

[harpo_72]

I totally disagree. Our local range hosts a junior session every month for those with physical and mental limitations and so there is definitely no one size fixes all. There is a blue print that is taught but the decent PGA professionals will take the concept and adapt the concept to fit within the limitations of the student

Sounds positive! But are these teachers who have specialised or is it part of the training they got via the PGA ?

 

[bobmac]

The PGA teaching is based on the 5 golf laws (some now say 6) not some imaginary model swing, and when I did my training, I was taught to always ask the golfer if he/she had any disabilities.

 

[harpo_72]

The PGA teaching is based on the 5 golf laws (some now say 6) not some imaginary model swing, and when I did my training, I was taught to always ask the golfer if he/she had any disabilities.

is this face to path ?

 

[bobmac]

is this face to path ?

I'm not sure I understand the question.

The 5 golf laws directly affect the ball.
Speed
hitting the sweet spot
angle of attack
swing path
face direction at impact

So if you're asking what causes a slice, it is the face angle and swingpath, relative to the target line and a bit of angle of attack