Impact Drill Question
 

I am sold on the impact drill for confirming impact alignments of the FLW and the bent right wrist. I just ordered an inexpensive impact bag at TGW/Amazon and wanted to get the info for dowels. I remember seeing that the dowels should be 5/8 " thick, but I have seen some posts suggesting squared dowels....is this important? What length should the dowels be for the drills?

There is finally some warm (relatively -- 50*) weather predicted for the Baltimore/Washington area so I am excited about the possibility of getting some range time in the next couple of days! Haven't been since the first week of January...just been to cold.

Keith

Re: Impact Drill Question
 

I went ahead and got round dowels because I didn't want to feel like I was swinging my putter. It seems to me that having them feel as much like your actual grips would be best.

You also said

Just the day before yesterday, I went into our local golf shop to get an impact bag. They only had one kind. It came flat in a box, and you had to supply your own filling. The directions specifically said not to put sand in it. Filling it with towels didn't seem heavy enough, so I put an un-opened 10 pound bag of birdseed in it, then the towels. It worked like a charm, however after only two days (I admit of heavy use), one of the seams has busted already. I just mention it because with something that takes this kind of abuse, cheaper may not necessarily be better.

Anyone have any recommendations on a brand that has stood up? I may ask this in a new post.

An old tire from a 'small' car - or if you can find a heavier 'inner tube', that can be a challenge :idea:

A broom and a basketball - half shots - against a wall

My Sticks For Tricks
 

I use two types of 'sticks' to do my 'tricks.' :D

The first is a round dowel -- 5/8" X 48". The extra length is important because you'll perform your drills gripping down on the shaft a distance about equal to the entire length of your Left Forearm. This promotes Left Wrist stability and a real sense of the Left Arm Flying Wedge alignments.

The second is a four-sided sign stake that is shorter and gripped normally. I use this to heighten the visual and kinesthetic sense of 'Aft' -- behind the Shaft -- Pressure Points (the Left Thumb, last three fingers of the Left Hand and pad of the Right Forefinger).

I sometimes use a third stick -- a four-sided balsa wood dowel -- along with a balsa wood board to demonstrate the Left Arm Flying Wedge alignments. However, these are Instructional Aids and not Training Aids.

Yoda, thanks for the input. Will try to pick up some 'sticks' in the next couple of days. I had 1 question regarding what you said in the quote above. I have seen a lot of post referring to the left thumb on the aft side of the shaft, but I am having trouble picturing this. Using the 4 sided sign stake as a reference, would this put my thumb on the right side looking down at address (side directly away from the target) or would it actually put it on the opposite side? I am just starting to get used to applying PP1 on my left thumb, would this change the feeling of the pressure point since my left thumb would be behind the shaft?

Thanks as always,

Keith

I'm sure the knowlegeable will get back to you on this. I'll take a shot to head you on your way.

On the 4 sided stake, the thumb would be down the right side as you looked down at address. It is imperative that your left wrist/hand be flat, and level for impact. In old parlance that means solid straight with the back of your left hand facing the target. Unless you have huge hands and a thin clubgrip, this will necessitate that there is a gap between your left index finger and thumb. That is a key to assembling this. They will not be meshed together as was taught in the days of yore.

Hope that gets you on your way. :)

Charlie

Thanks Charlie...that definitely helps!

Keith