Clinic - The Takeaway

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Timothy
At the 5 min 50 sec mark, what did he do wrong in the takeaway? I couldn't hear the answer. Too much arms? Push with left shoulder? Thanks
December 16, 2023
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Timothy. He pushed the club back with the lead arm causing the trail to fold early and shoulders not to rotate.
December 18, 2023
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Timothy
Thanks
December 18, 2023
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Gerd Helene
There was no mentioning of a player known for his strong/fast rotation. Who could that be? Justin Thomas? Or somebody else..
March 1, 2023
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Gerd. We aren't really looking to call out certain players. However, for example Tiger switched to more of a body centric rotation for his release which is the primary reason he blew out his back and lost club head speed in the early 2010's.
March 1, 2023
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Gerd Helene
2 mph more clubhead speed for each longer iron in the bag - what does that represent in increased distance?
March 1, 2023
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Gerd. There are many factors that will adjust this but you can think about for say example a driver 1 MPH can yield up to 3 more yards in distance. 2 MPH can add 5 + yards with each club.
March 1, 2023
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Gerd Helene
When it is said that the axis tilt decreases a little bit (how much?) - is that also the case in the takeaway or just for the last part of the backswing?
March 1, 2023
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Gerd. Axis tilt will be retained in the takeaway and you will only lose a degree or two as you start reaching the top of the backswing.
March 1, 2023
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Bernie
On my last swing review it was mentioned that I needed to turn my hips more in my take away and backswing. I am confused by this as I have been practicing to minimize the hip turn (please see page 85 of the RSG Level 1 Instructors Manual that states " hips turn minimally, as little as 0 degrees. ") I have understood, that I was to provide healthy tension between my hips not turning and my upper torso turning. If I am misunderstanding something, please clarify it for me. Thanks
October 1, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Bernard. The hips will turn relatively little in the takeaway. However, if you have a hard time over using your arms going back. More than likely your instructor want you to add a little hip rotation because it is much more important that the arms don't swing off the ball and that the engine body/hips are directing the motion.
October 1, 2020
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Ronan
Hi, Chuck is describing at the end a picture of Tiger Woords takeway, saying that their sould be no space between the forearms. I've tried in every possible ways, there is no way i can have no space between my forearms ! I'm 188cm tall, i have broad shoulders (rugby player), maybe thats the reason? Ronan
January 6, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Ronan. If your trail arm is straight and isn't on top of the club. You should be fine. If you would like to upload a picture of your completed takeaway to the forum here. I would be happy to check it.
January 6, 2019

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