Tips & Thoughts

Confusion in communications...

 Or as was said in the old Paul Newman movie "HUD"   "...what we have here is a failure to communicate. That is the norm at many golf schools around the world. The teacher is saying one thing and the student is hearing another. It all makes for some very interesting results, mostly undesirable.  – J. Shapiro

EVERY golfer starts their swing on-plane

You start equal with a touring pro. – J. Shapiro

When we swing on plane what is the inevitable location of the clubhead?

If it starts out behind the ball that’s where it must wind up, behind the ball, it’s the only possible place. – J. Shapiro

How many of you enjoy hitting straight shots?

Don’t be embarrassed… sometimes even I like hitting them straight. – J. Shapiro

Immediate benefits of EZ Way training aids... less apologies!

You won’t have to apologize to the groups on the adjacent fairways as often.

Powerful leg positions - Have you ever seen those Olympic speed skaters as they push off powerfully with each stride? Picture them pushing with their right foot and leg, now, hold that thought... when you get to the top of your backswing that’s the image for you. Your weight should be inside that right leg and foot ready to push off. Never roll to the outside... we are not doing the TWIST out there!

DON’T TILT THE SHOULDERS, TURN THEM

As a result of misunderstanding and literally following the old myth, "keep your shoulder under your chin," (last time I looked everyone's shoulders are under their chin's, how about yours?) you make the mistake of tilting your torso to get the job done. This move literally leads you into the classic reverse pivot with weight ending up on your back leg after striking ball. Simply TURN the shoulders. Have you ever watched a pitcher in baseball? You don't see him windup and then step toward second base as he throw the ball to the plate. If he did that he'd have absolutely no velocity at all. That's what happens when you fall backward as you swing the club. – J. Shapiro