Proper Video Analysis
One of the mistakes an Old Rules instructor makes is to analyze too many details when they review the video of the golfer's swing during a lesson. This can lead to discouragement and confusion with so many details floating in the golfer's mind at one time.
A friend of mine went to a top instructor years ago. He is a golf professional and a player who shoots 70 to 76. When his swing was analyzed by this highly touted instructor, he found 13 "faults" and said, "we can get started on one of them today." This is Old Rules instruction at its worst. A New Rules instructor would have prioritized the #1 issue and explained the concept and drill that would lead to the player being skillful.
Video is one of the most helpful tools we have in golf instruction. Because we can't see ourselves swing, seeing the key problem can give us clarity and trust in the fix given by the instructor.
Watch my video below where I take a swing and contrast an Old Rules analysis from a New Rules analysis. Download my e-book "The New Rules of Golf Instruction" at www.newrulesgolf.com .
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