Brian Gay

[brownman]

I was watching Brian Gay compilation here (a good watch),he has a very short and sweet swing,only thing lacking there is complications--there are none,my query is this,his alighnments and set up are that of a hitter,is this right or is he swinger---Im tipping hitter---dont shoot me...cheers and Happy new Year YODA

[JohnThomas1]

I thought hitter too, but then noticed he rolls onto plane so now think swinger.

Good question and i look forward to seeing the answer.

[O.B.Left]

Pretty sure he's a hitter.

And KJ and Arnold of course and Toms and a whole bunch of em and now Im wondering about this guy.............what do you think?

He goes to end then does some nice drag loading in start down but then hits real hard with the right side in release, or so it seems to me.

Luke you there? What do think? Is he what I call a pretty hitter? A mix. Metrohitteral or whatever? Dang I might be one too, I am from the city and all.

What ever gets you through to both arms straight, eh?


http://www.hickorygolfers.com/swings...en/gsdrive.htm



By the way this is one heck of a site for old time hickory shafted swings, books, old articles etc.

OB

[brownman]

Thanks for the link.....great site...Im half way thru it

[Rhythm]

He is a swinger .



I am about 99.9 % sure.

[Amen Corner]

Take a look at Yodas comments here

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/s...ay#post555 38

[brownman]

Thruster...........Switter?.......Ive just DUCKED for cover....

[O.B.Left]

Nice one AC. And congrats on Tri Krona's fine showing in the junior world hockey championships. I like Hedmen on defense , he'd look good in blue and white with Borje's number 21 on the back. Time for our next Viking God now that Mats has left.

Thruster implies to me that Brian actively extends his right arm through the ball. Me too by the way, after Yoda converted me to hitting last month.

In the swing sequence photos I took of Yoda in the "pivot center" thread he was hitting or perhaps I should say performing what is for him, his preferred form of hitting. It is a personal preference thing. Yoda showed a variety of procedures but most often seemed to start at adjusted, lagging takeaway, angled hinge, drag load start down, random sweep release that was kinda late when he wanted to flight it lower (almost snap) and then POW with the thrusting right arm. The photos dont show what the eyes saw and ears heard. There was a yardage post about 175 yards out which he hit at least three times that I saw.

I may have some of his components misidentified, my apologies but to the eye those photos could easily be mistaken for a swinging procedure. To the ears and eyes of a person standing there, there was some major effort being expended in delivery. POW with the straightening right arm.

Oh, and when we were talking about all this stuff. He recommended I check out the premium video of Brian Gay's. He never did say Brian was a hitter however. I didnt ask. Homer, however he said was a "hitting efficienato".Ill leave to you to interpret why hitting is listed before swinging in the book.

Although a wise man once told me that most hitters, given enough time, would return to swinging. Why? I asked. "Because its easier" said he. Although that same wise fellow seems to be doing a lot of hitting still.

Its all about personal preference based on your results. Find your own way, your own procedure. But start as recommended by Homer in Chapter 12 before you move on.

OB

[brownman]

Yoda,can we entice your goodself to give us some more info into Brians swing as I for one am impressed by his short and sweet swing (HIT THRUST or WHATEVER)
To me,he seems to have shortish backswing(ala hitter) but the attributes of swinger. In one of your comments,you say Brian isnt the longest but he is very straight...Thats what Im a chasing..Thanks in advance

[Yoda]

Yoda,can we entice your goodself to give us some more info into Brians swing as I for one am impressed by his short and sweet swing (HIT THRUST or WHATEVER)
To me,he seems to have shortish backswing(ala hitter) but the attributes of swinger. In one of your comments,you say Brian isnt the longest but he is very straight...Thats what Im a chasing..Thanks in advance

I have written extensively on my work with Brian,work that parallels his enormous success over the past three years. Those many posts (many with illustrative photos) are in my archives for your free study. As are several videos in The Gallery. Beyond these efforts, anyone sincerely interested in (1) The Golfing Machine; (2) my teaching of its principles and procedures; and (3) its applications by a proven Champion on the PGA TOUR, simply must click here http://lynnblakegolf.com/cmps_index.php?page=proshop and buy the 60-minute video, Brian Gay -- Golf Stroke Fundamentals. You will learn a ton, and at the same time, help us continue to help you.

We're a partnership here, guys. We've got plenty of free stuff -- more than 100 videos and thousands of authoritative posts with information you will not find anywhere else in golf -- so for those who want the 'edge', it's okay to show your support and give back a little. Many of your fellows (I read every name) already have, and for that, I am grateful and offer my sincere thanks.