Clubface control
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D-Plane Helper?
I've been using the "Freddy Connect" in a modified form for several years now. For me, it's been very helpful, especially since I came to understand the components of the D-plane.
See this link: golf training aids, training aids, golf training aids - Freddy Connect Dual Trace Swing Trainer
I believe the company is no longer in business, but there's even a link I found for making a do-it-yourself version: Zedomax DIY124 - HOWTO | zedomax.com - The DIY, HOW TO, Hacks, Gadgets, and Tech Blog/Search Engine!
I'd be curious to know what other folks think.
I've been using the "Freddy Connect" in a modified form for several years now. For me, it's been very helpful, especially since I came to understand the components of the D-plane.
See this link: golf training aids, training aids, golf training aids - Freddy Connect Dual Trace Swing Trainer
I believe the company is no longer in business, but there's even a link I found for making a do-it-yourself version: Zedomax DIY124 - HOWTO | zedomax.com - The DIY, HOW TO, Hacks, Gadgets, and Tech Blog/Search Engine!
I'd be curious to know what other folks think.
Kevin Shields
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Depends on your grip, release type, loading action, etc. But....the easiest way IMO is to have a neutral grip turn the clubface flat to the plane in the backswing and learn to turn the clubface off the plane whilst (always wanted to say that) keeping the shaft flat on the plane so the back of the left hand faces the target at impact. (not to mention having a true path close to 0.0
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Is this the only way? Of course not.
)Is this the only way? Of course not.
cal7426
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????? You must live a very sheltered life, Kevin.
Is this about "working" the ball or correcting a specific shot shape...Or is there a difference?
Kevin Shields
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Yeah, that's it. You got it. I was only kidding.
Guitar Hero
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You control the club face with the hands.
jenhaoyen
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the more you know. i'm happy that you know now.
Depends on your grip, release type, loading action, etc. But....the easiest way IMO is to have a neutral grip turn the clubface flat to the plane in the backswing and learn to turn the clubface off the plane whilst (always wanted to say that) keeping the shaft flat on the plane so the back of the left hand faces the target at impact. (not to mention having a true path close to 0.0
Is this the only way? Of course not.
The 0:0 is not easy to do - the swing is in a circle. How do you do it?
Kevin Shields
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Well, when the ball is on the ground you have to swing left and get the right amount of downward hit for each club to zero out the path.
Do you agree that the clubface is controlled by the hands? I'm thinking it's controlled by the left forearm more than anything else.
jenhaoyen
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i think..it's pivot?
Kevin Shields
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Its absolutely controlled by the hands. The pivot and throwout are factors that certainly contribute. You surely can aid the squaring by rotating the lead forearm or elbow but you can move those parts independently of the hands as well.
Then the question becomes how does one do this?
Jim Kobylinski
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Practice, practice, practice. It's a motor skill, it's like explaining how to go hit home runs.
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