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Self-Lesson Page & V1 Video
This page is used specifically for self analysis for the purpose of seeing video through iPad and V1 golf app. This will allow me to have a better understanding of golf swing mechanics and do a self diagnosis on faults & fixes that help me improve and learn more about the teaching and learning process.


 * May 4, 2014**


 * BIG BREAK THROUGH TODAY!**

Learned that the right elbow is the key to the down swing. I looked at Scott Piercy down swing position (see below). He is in a very powerful position half way down to the ball and the power comes from a release of the right arm. (Hogan said he wished he had three right arms to hit the ball). From here, you simple release all the stored power into the ball and the arms fully extend past the ball.

To get into this position, I had to drastically shorten my back swing so the right elbow was at a 90 degree angle. This allowed me to attach the elbow properly in the down swing and get into this power elbow position coming into the ball. I referred back to the Pelz model (clock face) to shorten the back swing and it feels like I stop at 7:30 or 8:00 to get into the perfect 10:30 top of back swing position. My thought is to bring the club back with a one-piece takeaway in which the butt end of the club points at the my belly button to make the first move back. Once the butt end can no longer point to the navel, I feel like I'm done and start the down swing. (It feels much different than it looks). In reality, what I think is a very short back swing is actually the perfect top of swing position.

From the top, the key is to start down with the left knee and turn (rotate) the torso and let the arms and hands lag behind. The belt buckle should always be in front of the shirt buttons.




 * April 29, 2014**

1. Have to improve my grip (the __left thumb__ should start straight down the shaft and then __move to the 1 o'clock position__ - don't worry about seeing knuckles). 2. Have to improve my setup position. The arms should hang straight down with no bend. The left arm should form a straight line with the shaft of the golf club. The key is to turn your elbows in toward each other so you can so the bottom part of the arm (the crease) is facing the camera. The arms actually rest on your chest with the elbows pointing back to your hip sockets. You can not have straight arms if you set up with elbows facing outward. (see pictures below).

With straighter arms, now you have to work on having soft arms and no tension at address. The back swing does not change - take the triangle back in one piece with the butt end of the club pointing at your navel. Get it on plane at the top!


 * Setup from April 27, 2014 (Bent arms at address). Better setup from April 29, 2014.**




 * New Grip and Setup Pre-Shot**

1. Place the left hand on the grip. Move the thumb to the 1 o'clock position. **NOW LEAVE THE LEFT HAND ALONE!** 2. Form a straight line with just the left hand, arm and the club shaft. Then place the club behind the ball with left hand only. 3. Take your stance and get comfortable. Then add your right hand and start the back swing.


 * YOU CAN NOT LOSE GRIP OF THE CLUB WITH THE LEFT HAND!!!!!!!!! THE FATTY PART OF THE HAND HAS TO STAY ON THE CLUB.**