Great videos I enjoy the lessons. I played competitive softball years ago,. to learn how to hit the ball further we video and monitored swing speeds. Almost everyone could swing the bat 100 mph before you hit the ball, but after contact if your bat speed was not not above 75 mph you could not carry the ball far enough for a 300 foot home run.. If my bat was to heavy I could not make the 100 mph before the ball. If too light I could not keep it above 75 mph after contact. Seem like this may apply in golf also.
Fun to see you and Cristo chatting it up and discussing "supple quickness". Etc. Before I found you I watched and practiced one winter Dunaway and Austin and it made so much sense. At the range, when I get off plane, I practicetrying to make the Clubhead land at my right big toe and the woosh - distance is incredible(of course I am on the front post and swinging a bit inside out as I rotate... it actually forces me to let go and rotate! I grew up im Arcadia, my best friend, Larry Fritz was all CIF, ('70'"71). Swear he had a few lessons with Mike based on how I remember his swing.
Two of my favourite golfers on the range together, awesome! I completely agree with staying balanced, Steve. I'm pretty sure you lose speed through efficiency (or lack of it) because the hub and/or axel are rocking instead of rotating like a wheel. If a wheel is aligned correctly on its axel, I assume it rotates freer and faster with less effort and minimal loss of energy. But absolutely, you must, must, must post up or brace as you guys discussed. Also it's part of getting the axel in the correct position to wield the speed correctly on the right plane. But you guys know all that, right? 😁 I'm open to correction btw, I love learning 😊
I loved this. If you get a chance read the book Born Heroes. I just started it but it really resonates with what you are saying. I have a clip of Roger Federer hitting a forehand in a practice session. He finishes the stroke with both feet turned inward and the toes cannot be more than a couple inches apart.. Best footwork I ever had was when with every step there was a moment when both feet were on the ground and the front foot was pulling me forward and the rear foot was pulling me back. Sounds like it would slow you down but what it did was put you in balance for whatever came next, a change of direction, the next step or hitting the ball.
Hi Steve...Loved the Christo clips. You might not know, but yesterday was the Weddington Golf and Tennis last day. No longer can we use the range Mike chose as his home base. Started by Aussie trick shot artist Joe Kirkwood's son, Joe Jr. It was a magic place. Mike at the first stall, Joe Norwood at the last one. On any given day, you'd find the regulars. The Captain from Gilligans, Peter Falk, Dennis Hopper, Marty Feldman, and their lawyers, accountants, and girlfriends. You had to be there.
I started playing 28 years ago and my wife and I would spend hours there. I remember seeing Mike Austin teaching there but at that time I had no idea who he was .
There is something very unsatisfying about watching you guys standing in a range bay and not hitting any balls whilst talking method. Haha.... just sayin
Your videos are golden and together with the Swede Marcus Edblad’s videos I have gain so much knowledge. Thanks.
Great videos I enjoy the lessons. I played competitive softball years ago,. to learn how to hit the ball further we video and monitored swing speeds. Almost everyone could swing the bat 100 mph before you hit the ball, but after contact if your bat speed was not not above 75 mph you could not carry the ball far enough for a 300 foot home run.. If my bat was to heavy I could not make the 100 mph before the ball. If too light I could not keep it above 75 mph after contact. Seem like this may apply in golf also.
Very interesting feedback. Thanks for sharing.
Fun to see you and Cristo chatting it up and discussing "supple quickness". Etc.
Before I found you I watched and practiced one winter Dunaway and Austin and it made so much sense.
At the range, when I get off plane, I practicetrying to make the Clubhead land at my right big toe and the woosh - distance is incredible(of course I am on the front post and swinging a bit inside out as I rotate... it actually forces me to let go and rotate!
I grew up im Arcadia, my best friend, Larry Fritz was all CIF, ('70'"71). Swear he had a few lessons with Mike based on how I remember his swing.
Two of my favourite golfers on the range together, awesome! I completely agree with staying balanced, Steve.
I'm pretty sure you lose speed through efficiency (or lack of it) because the hub and/or axel are rocking instead of rotating like a wheel. If a wheel is aligned correctly on its axel, I assume it rotates freer and faster with less effort and minimal loss of energy. But absolutely, you must, must, must post up or brace as you guys discussed. Also it's part of getting the axel in the correct position to wield the speed correctly on the right plane.
But you guys know all that, right? 😁
I'm open to correction btw, I love learning 😊
Excellent teaching as always Thanks Steve kind regards from OZ
love these chats
I loved this. If you get a chance read the book Born Heroes. I just started it but it really resonates with what you are saying. I have a clip of Roger Federer hitting a forehand in a practice session. He finishes the stroke with both feet turned inward and the toes cannot be more than a couple inches apart.. Best footwork I ever had was when with every step there was a moment when both feet were on the ground and the front foot was pulling me forward and the rear foot was pulling me back. Sounds like it would slow you down but what it did was put you in balance for whatever came next, a change of direction, the next step or hitting the ball.
Balance is golfs hidden fundamental. I found out the hard way when I had a health issue that had a negative effect on my balance.
Hi Steve...Loved the Christo clips. You might not know, but yesterday was the Weddington Golf and Tennis last day. No longer can we use the range Mike chose as his home base. Started by Aussie trick shot artist Joe Kirkwood's son, Joe Jr. It was a magic place. Mike at the first stall, Joe Norwood at the last one. On any given day, you'd find the regulars. The Captain from Gilligans, Peter Falk, Dennis Hopper, Marty Feldman, and their lawyers, accountants, and girlfriends. You had to be there.
Very sad day.
I started playing 28 years ago and my wife and I would spend hours there. I remember seeing Mike Austin teaching there but at that time I had no idea who he was .
Going to have to line up a lessom when I come down....
Hey, you got a proper LUT! It looks so much better. Now we can see the beautiful blue sky with the chem trails and you have proper skin tone.
Christos swing is as smooth as a gravy sandwich!
I'll be happy when I hit 250
Let's get you there! Do you know how fast your clubhead speed is?
@Inmotion70 no I do not.
There is something very unsatisfying about watching you guys standing in a range bay and not hitting any balls whilst talking method. Haha.... just sayin