In Destin I learned that my head moves significantly to the right in the backswing, causing too much hip slide going back and all sorts of problems, including difficulty in performing a proper extensor action.
So I am trying to re-program for a stationary head. The only off-course drill I have been able to come up with is to rest the right side of my skull to the doorblade of an open door, putting a ball in the right spot on the floor and swinging back without a club. It gives me a new "perspective" on where the ball should be in relation to the head and a new feeling for the backswing move. Also the door moves if the head moves.
Still I am able to do some "hula hula" at the same time, which is also good.
Obviously there are some drawbacks since I am unable to do this with a club and/or plane board. The closet or door is in the way.
So I wonder if anyone has come up with other ways of "programming the head" to be stationary assuming there is no one around to help watching your head is not moving.
Yoda mentioned to focus your eyes on the ball. If your view of the ball changes during the swing you have moved your head!
I have the same problem and it is not easy to change.
For those of you who haven't seen it. Ted will put a half full water bottle on top of his head at address and then hit the ball, while keeping the water bottle balanced on his head to follow through. It's great fun. I enjoyed presenting it to my level 2 class in Port St. Lucie for the PGA of America. No questions as to whether my head was stationary or not, and they didn't even send me home for using TGM.
By the way it gets harder with the driver still toying with that shot with the water bottle, but Ted can do it.
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This works so well for me. Huge difference. It was tough at first but definately quiets things down.
Was just reading through this thread - not really that interested - but I did think of one thing that might be good if you're working on this. Since the ball is "so far" away- and the closer something is to your sight the better you can see if you're moving- what about having a string about a foot long with a ball or something hanging from the string- and you holding the string in your mouth as you swing. It probably would really show you if your head moves at all.
Oh by the way - please visit my website- I'm selling a foot long string attached to a golf ball for $24.95 each + shipping! Look it up under "head movement detector".
One thing that has worked very well for me and some of my students is to get a small mirror such as a women's make-up mirror or one that can stand. Position it outside the ball so you can see your face in it at fix. Because the mirror is close to the ball you can actually hit balls while looking in the mirror. I have a mirror that sells for $89.95 and if you buy today you get a bottle of water and length of rope complete with a ball tied to the end for FREE!
One thing that has worked very well for me and some of my students is to get a small mirror such as a women's make-up mirror or one that can stand. Position it outside the ball so you can see your face in it at fix. Because the mirror is close to the ball you can actually hit balls while looking in the mirror. I have a mirror that sells for $89.95 and if you buy today you get a bottle of water and length of rope complete with a ball tied to the end for FREE!
Oh by the way - please visit my website- I'm selling a foot long string attached to a golf ball for $24.95 each + shipping! Look it up under "head movement detector".
Update: I'm throwing in a free mirror and bottle of water - if you call in NOW on my 1-800# Yes, the next 10 callers will receive a mirror and bottle of water FREE! With your purchase of a ball and string for $24.95
Was just reading through this thread - not really that interested - but I did think of one thing that might be good if you're working on this. Since the ball is "so far" away- and the closer something is to your sight the better you can see if you're moving- what about having a string about a foot long with a ball or something hanging from the string- and you holding the string in your mouth as you swing. It probably would really show you if your head moves at all.
Oh by the way - please visit my website- I'm selling a foot long string attached to a golf ball for $24.95 each + shipping! Look it up under "head movement detector".
(Dr Per vinäger) ...Now do I dare to take this to the range?
Look it up under "head movement detector".
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