hard pan/ practice
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I have a suspicion that it's not good.....nor mats either...I can practice in my back yard and my only surfaces are hardpan & mats...as
TGM preaches a descending blow with a flat left wrist, how would I know if I'm doing it correctly?..I have no visual feedback..read: divot..I also suspect that I'm getting some bounce into the ball from the mat...
I think I'm grooving something in that I may later regret or have to unlearn....but I'll wait until the veteran TGM'ers weigh in on this...I'd like to hear what they say...
TGM preaches a descending blow with a flat left wrist, how would I know if I'm doing it correctly?..I have no visual feedback..read: divot..I also suspect that I'm getting some bounce into the ball from the mat...
I think I'm grooving something in that I may later regret or have to unlearn....but I'll wait until the veteran TGM'ers weigh in on this...I'd like to hear what they say...
Archie Swivel
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The mats create a false sense of security.
I hit off mats all the time on my indoor basement range. Highly recommended method to train except from the shock of clubhead hitting mat. You will know when you hit ball than mat (divot). The sound will be distinctive. Someone characterized it like the sound of hitting stones. When the club hits the mat (after the ball) you will get the thud from the mat.
Clubhead Lag is the key.
Having wandered around in the golfing desert for more than several years it is the one imperative you need to learn first (Lag is the secret to golf and few instructors teach)on all shots full, chips and even putts.
Clubhead Lag is the key.
Having wandered around in the golfing desert for more than several years it is the one imperative you need to learn first (Lag is the secret to golf and few instructors teach)on all shots full, chips and even putts.
You always hit the little ball (golf ball) before the big ball (planet Earth).
I’d practice on hard pan before hitting off a mat. I’m not afraid of a hand or wrist injury but hitting on a mat you can hit a ball fat and still see a nice ball flight. That’s bad feedback.. A good golfer can hit off a mat or a sidewalk. But if you are learning, stay away from mats except for teed shots. IMHO
Impact is LOUD as Mb6606 said. You can see ball flight but hear impact.
I’d practice on hard pan before hitting off a mat. I’m not afraid of a hand or wrist injury but hitting on a mat you can hit a ball fat and still see a nice ball flight. That’s bad feedback.. A good golfer can hit off a mat or a sidewalk. But if you are learning, stay away from mats except for teed shots. IMHO
Impact is LOUD as Mb6606 said. You can see ball flight but hear impact.
Jim Kobylinski
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1) If you are a good enough player you'll when when you hit the matt first instead of the ball first
2) If you are hitting the ball correctly, but on a mat, you'll end up with green markings on the sole of your club
3) I would recommend limiting your practice on mats because of the above and because of injury. Once you really start striking the ball well you are just asking for shoulder and wrist problems as i started to develop. Once i just started hitting off the grass my injurires have gone away
2) If you are hitting the ball correctly, but on a mat, you'll end up with green markings on the sole of your club
3) I would recommend limiting your practice on mats because of the above and because of injury. Once you really start striking the ball well you are just asking for shoulder and wrist problems as i started to develop. Once i just started hitting off the grass my injurires have gone away
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