How My New Coach Helped Fix My Swing Through an Online Lesson
PGA Professional Josh Oddy shares his experience with an online lesson from coach Jay Kelly, focusing on maintaining width and arm structure in the driver swing. Oddy demonstrates how remote video analysis can identify 'narrow and pulley' tendencies, leading to better shallowing and compression. The session concludes with intensive putting drills at Education City in Qatar, highlighting the importance of start-line consistency and practice with purpose.
Maintaining width in the backswing prevents the 'narrow and pulley' transition that causes inconsistent strikes.
The 'structure of the arms' is vital; keeping elbows closer together (the 'Smart Ball' feel) helps keep the club on a better plane.
Physical mobility screenings can reveal why certain swing positions are difficult to achieve, such as right shoulder external rotation limitations.
Effective putting practice should involve 'lives' or consequences, like the Chris Paisley ladder drill, to simulate pressure.
Always verify your putting start line with a gate or station before moving into feel-based practice.