Turning one's back to it

It's been gray today and we had cars to shuffle around and drop off and such. 

I managed to get to the old DR as we call the driving range at the casa Barbara.

The first 100 balls were ok, but not as solid as I was expecting and hoping for.  But I had the time, so I did some more chipping and realized I was not turning my back to the target like I had been doing. 

This turning thing is a bit new for me, as I usually like to slide away then rush back to the ball.  It's a technique you will not find written down anywhere for good reason.  Needless to say, I'd like to get away from it.

So I got another 50 balls and went back to work.

With as big a shoulder turn as I could, then use the arms to get off the chest and try to ring the bell or pull the arrow from the quiver or win the race back to the ball, I was able to smack some good ones.

So much stuff to remember.  Well, that's part of why I'm writing the old blog here.

I was also trying to make the shoulder turn cause the club to set and not to manipulate it with the hands and wrists.  It feels different but I think I can do it. 

I've been tearing up grips with deep grooves where my thumbs go.  They are clearly fighting each other and not lined up.  I theorize that my hands roll quickly at the end of the swing when I slide forward.  If they didn't do some wonderful stuff, I couldn't square the club to the ball.  I'm trying to weaken the right hand to get them to act together.  Also if I don't slide, I will not need the emergency arm roll at the end. 


So, much is happening.  I'll see what I can remember when I get to the course.


If I do it like I want to, the swing feels slower and easier.  Oh, Lord, please let it continue for a while.

I'm still finding the swing analysis of Bobby Lopez to be of interest and useful.  You can find his stuff on youtube and quickfixgolf.com.