300yd,I thought the very same thing for quite a while until one day,in a last ditch stand,I decided to literally smash as many drives as I can to try getting used to hitting with the hitting action,so much so I got plumb tuckered out,so much with my last 50 odd balls I pretty much just hit very half hearted almost given up ,when I noticed that I was hitting straight and strong and I was,nt hitting all that hard,that,s when I realised that I was just hitting too hard for my ability,and when I backed off I had actually started to hit very good drives using a lot less energy but still using action,hope you can follow my drift ....TERRY
Well, you knew the insane one (that would be me) would have to disagree on many points.
Although I've taught some Tour Players, I do not play for a living. So, I shouldn't be included in your list of players. I'm a teacher that loves to play, and I wish I had more time to do so.
But, I am capable of Hitting. I have had sub-par rounds in tournaments using the procedure. And, I'm presently Hitting the ball very well. I was a bad Swinger.
In my second match of our 2006 Georgia Match Play Championship, I was 5 under on the 4 par fives (one eagle and three birdies). So, apparently, distance is not a problem for a Hitter.
Until I met Lynn, I had never met a Golfing Machine teacher that thought Hitting was a valid procedure. And, I knew many. Homer thought Hitting was equally useful, precise, and powerful. With him, I agree. I do not agree with the school of thought that Hitting is only for the short game. I don't know many that could truly describe the Angle of Approach Procedure. So, if anyone had ever tried to Hit, it was probably not pure.
As much as I'm ashamed to have to agree with Bucket , it is overacceleration that ruins the ability to Hit a driver. Since we have no club longer than a driver, we add too much (early) speed when we want to Hit the ball hard. The slow Start Down for the Hitter (mentioned in 6-H-0) is mandatory.
Hitting is a lost art. But, I'm very happy to have found it.
So, no...I must not Swing.
Ted is being very modest here.
The Day before the Falcons fire school,he played at Eagle Creek in Orlando with some friends of mine.I told one of my friends to tell Ted on the tee that he could reach the 7th green if he bombed it across the O.B. on the right.
I forgot Ted was playing off the tips-it was 346 yards to the pin!.I was parked near the green and he carried it 320 -and just popped out of the rough another 5 yds.
Not bad for a hitter
I just returned from the range where I worked the short game. I sort of made a decision this week to try hitting for my short game shots due to some terribly erratic rounds of golf lately, especially around the greens. I typically swing on all shots buy have studied and experimented on a few occasions with hitting and have waffled between the 2 procedures for shots around the green.
Anyway, some more things clicked for me and the consistency of my short game shots (various ones) seemed much better using:
- impact fix
- angled hingeing
- "heavy" extensor action (I always find extensor action easier to apply when hitting)
- punch elbow
- angle of approach
- distance control based on the amount of right arm "thrust"
Worked it around the greens for an hour or so and just had to go hit some full swing shots with it. I'm a real mental midget when it comes to fiddling with my swing, but I can't help it. I love working and tweaking my swing.
Anyway... I just seem to make more consistent center-face contact when hitting (or my interpretation of hitting). When I got to the Driver, I was hitting it "ok", straighter and more consistent, but not quite as solid or as long as when I make a "good" swinging motion. But (and to chime in on Bucket's comments) as I made a few adjustments, I realized my start-down seemed a little quick. When I focused more on the slooowwww start down the Driver got more solid and very close to the distance I achieve when swinging.
My game has been in a slump for about a month now so I've decided to sacrifice a couple of casual rounds and utilize a hitting motion for the weekend. I feel like I have a better understanding of the pattern primarily through incubation, and am anxious to see how it performs.
Ted is being very modest here.
The Day before the Falcons fire school,he played at Eagle Creek in Orlando with some friends of mine.I told one of my friends to tell Ted on the tee that he could reach the 7th green if he bombed it across the O.B. on the right.
I forgot Ted was playing off the tips-it was 346 yards to the pin!.I was parked near the green and he carried it 320 -and just popped out of the rough another 5 yds.
Not bad for a hitter
This is exactly why I think there should be random drug testing in Golf! Oh, By the way Ted- the Steroid manufacturer accidently included your weekly order in my shipment- do you want me to forward it to you? Or can you get by with a swinging motion for a week or two? Last time you did that - you complained about that nasty Rash that developed.
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This is exactly why I think there should be random drug testing in Golf! Oh, By the way Ted- the Steroid manufacturer accidently included your weekly order in my shipment- do you want me to forward it to you? Or can you get by with a swinging motion for a week or two? Last time you did that - you complained about that nasty Rash that developed.
Damn it Mike!!! When are you going to get this right!!! We go over this every week before you watch Josey and the Pussycats . . . the medication you take is for HEMroids . . . you are NOT taking steroids. Now go back to the chair, sit on your dougnut, calm down and watch Barney.
Damn it Mike!!! When are you going to get this right!!! We go over this every week before you watch Josey and the Pussycats . . . the medication you take is for HEMroids . . . you are NOT taking steroids. Now go back to the chair, sit on your dougnut, calm down and watch Barney.
Sorry! I'm such an idiot! Why do you keep yelling at me all the time! Leave me alone.
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I can't remember who on this thread said it's impossible for a hitter to draw, but I believe that to be completely untrue. I am as much as hitter as almost anyone. If I want to draw the ball or even hook the ball, I move the plane line to the right(right handed golfer), and hood the face slightly. Bang, draws all day long.
I prefer the fade though, as the draw can get away from you.
I can't remember who on this thread said it's impossible for a hitter to draw, but I believe that to be completely untrue.
Both Hitter and Swinger can Hook or Fade the Ball at will. All that is required is that the player create a divergence between the Clubhead Path and the Clubface Alignment. The particular Thrust employed -- Centrifugal (Swinging) or Muscular (Hitting) -- is irrelevant.
That said, the Hitter employing Angled Hinging, which by its nature is a slice-producing, uncentered motion, will naturally Fade the Ball unless he aligns the Clubface slightly closed at Impact Fix.
, it is overacceleration that ruins the ability to Hit a driver. Since we have no club longer than a driver, we add too much (early) speed when we want to Hit the ball hard. The slow Start Down for the Hitter (mentioned in 6-H-0) is mandatory.
Leave me alone.
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