Insight from Mark Smith on Backswing.com:
BUMP IT UNDER PRESSURE
Posted on: 11 Apr 2022
The Bump and Run is a shot that can be used for great approach shots to the green. Experiment with various clubs and practice many shots to find the right groove. The Bump and Run is typically a chip shot… low trajectory with more roll. The idea is to get the ball on the green […]
The Nail Visual
Posted on: 24 Mar 2022
I don’t like to use the term “Hitting Down” on the ball. Other issues could come out of that. I say, hit through the ball with a steeper angle of attack. Many times I can achieve this using a visual of hammering a nail through the ball. Keeping your eye sight slightly ahead of the […]
The Toe Drill
Posted on: 19 Nov 2021
Hitting behind the ball or topping the ball is basically the same fault. Rotation and weight shift is sluggish. Getting to a better impact position is ideal. If the weight stays on the trail leg or the upper body falls back (opposite from where the ball is going) you are bound to hit fat shots […]
Old Guys Warm-up
Posted on: 20 Jul 2020
As I age, my warm-up routine has changed. I no longer can tee it up can go “Trunk to Tee!” So my warm-up depends on what time of day I’m playing… Morning rounds are very different than afternoon rounds. If I have a 7:30-8am tee time I’m going to begin my physical warm-up when I […]
Website, Facebook, Email
Posted on: 22 Apr 2020
The three media formats that I like to use is Facebook, my email and my personal website. As a teacher is Florida our season ended very quickly and I lost a lot of the tail end of lesson series and new Leasons during the end of March and all of April so far. How much […]