May 2, 2002

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I started with the Par Golf in 8 Steps and followed directions. Before the fourth lesson arrived via email, I had the feeling my golf swing was somehow easier, smoother. Next I ordered the Tao Of Golf ... wow. I watched it a few times, practised as instructed and last Friday I shot a 44 on the front and 47 on the back. A 10-stroke improvement over the previous Friday afternoon! So simple, so clear, so helpful. Makes me wonder what I\'ll be able to do when I finish the 8 step program.
Thank you and keep up the good work.
Bill Sheehy



In this edition, Sensei Mark Anthony answers a subscribers question on improving his golf swing. If you are having any problems with your game, email Richard@thinkandreachpar.com

I would like some advice on getting a consistent clean strike at the back of the ball. I have a numerous lessons and watched umpteen videos, I seem to have more success when I concentrate on keeping my left arm straight and cocking my wrists, but I cannot seem to perfect this drill every time . Is there anything I can do as I cannot seem to break 100 even though I have been playing for about 3 years . Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Yours

Ian Law


Ian...
There\'s a drill in my Tao of Golf video called \"No peeks swings\"
This drill is done like this...

No Peeks Swings.

This is the first contact drill that I did to begin hitting my target. This is where your trust in your body will amaze you. Start out with a wedge or nine-iron. If you\'re brave, use a seven-iron like I did.

Choose a target about 75% of the maximum distance that you usually hit that club. Put a ball down and swing with your new swing. (I.E. no tension, finish high, toe drag etc.) I have one catch for you. Don\'t watch where the ball is going! Let it go where it may. In one word, fuhgettahboutit! You\'re getting used to a new way of thought and movement so don\'t sweat the ball.

It\'s only the range anyway. I only want you to get used to the swing without sweating the ball-flight. Remember, you\'ve already taught your body how to swing with the other drills. It knows. So let it happen. Keep your focus on the point-of-impact. As you swing and the ball flies away, just set-up and place another ball, and swing. Do this until you feel comfy and are making good contact while finishing the swing.

Critical point:
If your belly button is not pointing down the target line at the end of the swing, you\'re not finishing your swing. And guess what? If you don\'t drag your toe, your belly button will not point down the target line. Get it? Good. I have a few words of wisdom for you. And I quote, \"preoccupation with ball flight is the root of all swing flaws.\"

Pretty wise huh? Guess who said it? Yup. Yours truly. Don\'t sweat the ball flight. Your body knows how to do it already. All you have to do now is trust it.
After doing this, you should do lots of the \"walk through drills\" from the video...
Walk through drills cure the \"lazy back leg\" and hitting-it-fat problems that rob power and distance...

A note to all of you reading this...the walk-through drills are one of the drills that erased my slice in a few minutes one day ten years ago and will do the same for you!

You can get a look at them in my best-selling video, Tao of Golf, which you can order from www.thinkandreachpar.com website. The Tao of Golf, also comes with the book Tao of Golf, absolutely free ! This book is very convenient to take to the course with you.

Good luck!
Sensei Mark




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Will get you some more helpful golf tips real soon.

Until then, good golfing.

Richard

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