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GENERATE POWER AT SETUP

We all want more power and distance.Whether you hit the ball 200 or 300 yards, adding an extra 10-15 yards to your driver gives any player confidence and a decisive advantage over the competition.  Over the years as I have taught online golf lessons, many golfers have emailed me consistently with a breakdown of distance per club.They also provide where they would like to get to; usually 10-15 yards increase off the tee and from the fairway w/ their irons. The following tip is recommended to players who want an easy way to generate greater distance off the tee.I don’t recommend this set-up from the fairway or around the green, but it will give you and extra 10-15 yards off the tee. The is a simple breakdown including different ways that power and distance is generated in our golf swing (I want you to understand what generates power):

• Solid Ball Contact:  Not on heel or toe.
• Hand Rotation through the impact zone.
• Weight shift through the swing (i.e. ball).
• Follow-Through position:  This is more of a check point.Club face up at follow- through = less power.Club face down at follow-through = greater power.

Problem Lack of distance off the tee. Solution I am going to teach you a modified set-up that will allow for maximum power generation.Typically players that have a noticable or slight draw generate more distance than players that hit a fade, so this set-up will put you in a position to hit a draw.This is also true for players on the PGA tour.  The following, are steps to modify your set-up in order to allow for maximum distance generation:

• Go through your normal set-up routine as we teach in the DVD.And remember to bend at the hips and not the stomach.
• Close your stance:  Move your trailing foot back so that the toes are parallel to the middle of your leading foot.
• Put a little more weight on your front foot: Instead of 50/50 you will have 60% on your leading leg and 40% of your weight on your trailing leg.Essentially you’ll almost be leaning a bit forward at set-up.
• Knee bend remains the same & take your normal swing, focusing on really shifting your weight and rotating your hands through the impact zone.

These modifications place your body in a more powerful position at set-up. Again please remember to only implement this set-up off the tee.You can try it with your irons on the practice range, and if you see amazing results then play with it on the course, but remember not to change your entire set-up for your irons.This tip is simply an adjustment to add extra distance off the tee. To learn more golf instruction and how to improve your golf swing check out my site.

In this installment of our how to surf guide we look at how to stand up on a surfboard.

The first part of learning how to surf is knowing what waves are right for you. With much smaller ones you may get stuck in the water due to a lack of power or be unable to remain standing up. If the wave is too big for you to handle at your skill level you’ll probably be pushed off the board. Waves roughly 3-4 feet high (1-1.5 m) are about right for most beginners.

A good surfing wave will develop from a rounded swell into a curved almost “C” shape. Position yourself on the swell as it is becoming ‘C’-shaped and begin to paddle. In order to properly paddle lie stomach down towards the shore while one at a time each arm swings into and through the water. Check on the wave’s speed and direction by periodically looking over your shoulder while you gain momentum.

While lying down, your toes should be pointing straight down toward the board. Make sure your elbows are in close to your body, similar to a push up position. As the wave rises and lifts your board switch your body positioning to resemble a crouch (otherwise known as the pop-up).

Whip your feet underneath your body, still gripping the sides of your board (referred to as the rails), so that they land roughly the same distance ahead of and behind the board’s midpoint. Be sure to also angle your feet across the center line that runs down the middle of the board, also called the stringer.

While tucking your knees into your chest gradually increase the tension of your feet against the board, let go of the sides of the board as you begin to stand up. Upon standing up, maintain a slightly crouched position with bent knees and arms out to your sides.