Learning the art of impact requires studying the masters, and Tiger Woods will be the first for this blog. While Tiger's eye has been temporarily off the ball, there's no doubt that his swing is phenomenal. He is among the ranks of those who truly have impact, proving his abilities again and again.
So how does he do it?
Tiger is a great illustration of the model proposed in an earlier post (Just like an Arrow), clearly showing the three phases of impact:
GRIP: establishing a grip on the ground, on the club; maintaining perfect balance; being aware of conditions and his performance; aiming
BUILD: building a healthy tension between shoulders and hips by pulling the club back in the opposite direction to the intended target; holding this tension until the moment of release
ENGAGE: explosive release of tension, using the big muscles to drive, aligning the whole body to hit with impact; following through to a complete finish
Development of superb technique creates results that are simple, graceful and powerful.
I'll spare us the Survivor video.
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