The proper use of the right hand is an absolute imperative to the power and accuracy of Mike Austin’s teachings.
Mike even had me hit balls with only my right hand. Look at the way the balls jump off the clubhead.
Give it a try. You will know immediately if you are using the right hand correctly.
BTW, note Mike Austin’s reminder not to use a closed stance (a/k/a “blocked position”).
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Many have asked to see the driver swing. So, here goes:
The driver swing motion is the same as the irons.
Note the ball acceleration and the straight path of the ball flight.
Mike Austin provided me with these results in my second (!) lesson with him. Best of all, there’s no pain and strain.
“That’s killing it!” And, so can you.
Remember, it’s supple quickness.
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Wow! I have received a lot of emails concerning Mike Austin’s stance. Apparently, there’s been much internet banter asserting that Mike Austin advocated a closed stance.
Sorry, but this is simply not accurate. From what I can discern the advocates of a closed stance are doing so in order to address additional wrong moves such as coming over the top. Unfortunately, building on an incorrect foundation is only going to impede your progress.
Let’s roll the tape. Mike Austin’s instruction to me quite clearly discredits the assertion that he advocated a closed stance:
This is an important point as it builds on Mike Austin’s swing principles.
Remember, the ankles, knees and hips are the engine of the Mike Austin swing. A closed (aka blocked) stance will impede the hips and reduce your power!
Moreover, Mike Austin was adamant that you had to build the proper foundation (which includes the stance) before you put the roof on your swing.
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Here’s me hitting some shots at the surprise request of Mike Austin and other students.
Mind you, I had not swung a club yet all day as I had been observing Mike giving lessons to several students. Just a wee bit of pressure:
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Here’s me hitting some shots at the surprise request of Mike Austin and other students.
Mind you, I had not swung a club yet all day as I had been observing Mike giving lessons to several students. Just a wee bit of pressure:
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