Tuesday, December 16, 2014

A Batting-Hammer Hybrid Back Swing

After training with a baseball coach who taught me the specifics of the batting swing, I have now discovered a back swing using hybrid clubs that is more efficient yet. Using standard hybrids or clones with slightly larger grips this back swing allows one to pause and consciously decide when to swing down to the ball. It would be like waiting for the right pitch except the ball is not moving. Positioning the ball just forward of center is the best position for the ball. The 'Do Not Cast' the club in the conventional swing is Actually where one starts the downswing in this style. That clock-hand motion back to the ball is where one speeds up the club. Also, using a hybrid provides the mass in the head of the club so the 'hammer' aspect is met at collision with the ball. Another aspect different from conventional means is having a ten finger firm grip on the club. The right hand ( for right handers) firmly gripped at the pinky finger region of the hand and a slight meeting of the forefinger/thumb actually Maintains a swing path of the club that one can rely upon to return back to the ball. There is a forward motion of the body to the forward side ( but not with a spin - more similar to Moe Norman from the former natural golf.) The thumb of the top hand (left one for right handers) is actually tucked into the palm of the right hand. This locks the club into position so it returns to the ball for a square strike. If one wants more distance simply use a less lofted club. I drive the ball in the 245-270 range with this style. Keep in mind at 64 years old and having neck and lower back spinal issues that this style prevents srain of these areas. The forward arm is also bent in the back swing but straightens on the down swing. Google: wix golf-blasters.com for some videos of this swing in the early stages. Again, who would know that the higher lofted hybrids AND hybrid irons would work with a reduced swing style? Don't forget this is a swing style that does not requre a set of lessons being that the motions and mechanics are reduced and the use of a Golfer's Footprint unit will aid in 'where' to steer the club in the beginning back to the ball for optimum contact. So it seems that many facets of the conventional swing that one should Not Do actually Work Fine with this swing. The casting motion in the downswing from a 'batters' bat position along with a move to the forward body side allows for a solid strike and is quite easy to repeat.