Right foot training aid...

[jeffy]

Bman/Tom-

I recently saw an interview with the great Patty Berg (15 majors, most in LPGA history) and, like many others, she singled out Snead and Mickey Wright as having the best swings. One thing in particular she mentioned was Mickey's practice of hitting balls with a ball stuck under the outside edge of the right foot to keep the right leg angle in (Mickey also talks about this practice aid in her book).

I recall that both Nicklaus and Venturi said that, in their early days, they each had a special right shoe made for practice that was built up to create a similar inward setting angle; also, John Houston used to endorsed a similar product for a while.

My question: is this type of practice a good or bad idea for me?

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[Erik_K]

Jeff,

I can't speak for Brian or Tom, but what I recall from your swing vid that they made is that you had a very good coil. Lots of rotation, and not a whole lot of swaying. I used to battle a big move off the ball and getting to a decent impact position was very hard for me (still is, but getting better).

Anyway, the feeling I like to have is that on the backswing, the weight stays on the right instep, or arch. Now, as far as shoes go, if I am wearing a really old pair of shoes that don't give much support, then it's easy for me to sway.

 

[EdZ]

Personally, I am always very aware of keeping the 'pressure' on the instep of the right foot - a brace - just like a pitcher kicking off the mound.

 

[LSH]

quote:Originally posted by EdZ

Personally, I am always very aware of keeping the 'pressure' on the instep of the right foot - a brace - just like a pitcher kicking off the mound.

What do you do to keep the head from moving forward while kicking off the mound?
I THINK one of my swing faults is to push off with my right foot and push my whole upper body forward.
My primary misses are usually low left, turning further left.

Steve

 

[EdZ]

quote:Originally posted by LSH

quote:Originally posted by EdZ

Personally, I am always very aware of keeping the 'pressure' on the instep of the right foot - a brace - just like a pitcher kicking off the mound.

What do you do to keep the head from moving forward while kicking off the mound?
I THINK one of my swing faults is to push off with my right foot and push my whole upper body forward.
My primary misses are usually low left, turning further left.

Steve

As long as it is after separation and you maintain balance, not a problem.

In your case, it sounds like the issue may not be the push off, but a high right shoulder that results from coming out of your spine angle.

 

[jeffy]

quote:Originally posted by Erik_K

Jeff,

I can't speak for Brian or Tom, but what I recall from your swing vid that they made is that you had a very good coil. Lots of rotation, and not a whole lot of swaying.

Erik-

You nailed that one, big guy. I was working with my trainer today, and he noticed my right knee working in (to the left) while I was doing squats. After the set, he asked me to show him my set-up and swing. After a few "swings", he pointed out that he thought my right knee was kicked in too much and was actually collapsing a bit, costing me stability. Guess I "over did it" again...

Jeff

 

[Erik_K]

quote:Originally posted by jeffy

quote:Originally posted by Erik_K

Jeff,

I can't speak for Brian or Tom, but what I recall from your swing vid that they made is that you had a very good coil. Lots of rotation, and not a whole lot of swaying.

Erik-

You nailed that one, big guy. I was working with my trainer today, and he noticed my right knee working in (to the left) while I was doing squats. After the set, he asked me to show him my set-up and swing. After a few "swings", he pointed out that he thought my right knee was kicked in too much and was actually collapsing a bit, costing me stability. Guess I "over did it" again...

Jeff