November 2008: Power Producers, Part 1 - The Wrist Hinge
Many students of our golf school share a common goal: getting more distance from their swing. In this month's video golf tip, Jennifer Shillington, a golf instructor at our Myrtle Beach and Greenville, South Carolina golf schools, presents the first tip in a three-part series called Power Producers. She suggests that after checking your grip pressure, the next part of your technique to examine to maximize distance is the wrist hinge. Watch now and learn more! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r41kNokMcJ8 Related golf tips: December 2001: Seniors Effortless Power March 2000 - Power with Control Copyright © 2008 Ritson-Sole Golf Schools
October 2008: Chipping or Pitching To a Green Above Shoulder Level
Hitting a chip or pitch to a putting surface above your shoulder level can cause problems for golfers of all skill levels, low handicappers included. However, with the right approach, you can avoid bad shots even in these tricky situations. In this month's Mel in Motion video golf tip, Mel provides tips on technique and club selection for dealing with this situation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWKIAb3RxBY Related golf tips: May 1998: Uneven Lies, Part 1 - Uphill Lies June 1998: Uneven Lies, Part 2 - Downhill Lies Copyright © 2008 Ritson-Sole Golf Schools
September 2008: Finding Your Power Source
Looking to get extra distance from your swing? Who isn't? In this month's Mel In Motion video golf tip, Mel Sole identifies five keys to help you tap into your power, and provides a drill that focuses on the center of your power source: hip rotation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZf2dVE0kLU Related golf tips: March 2005: End the confusion about body movement through the impact zone! June 2004: A baseball pitcher's motion is closer to a good golf swing than you think! September 1999: How Do Female Golfers Get More Distance? Part 2 Copyright © 2008 Ritson-Sole Golf Schools
August 2008: Learn to putt like a pro!
What's one of the defining golf skills that sets amateur and professional golfers apart? Putting. In this month's Mel In Motion video golf tip, Mel provides key strategies that will help you putt like a pro. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Wmfn8KQh8 Related golf tips: February 2001 - Putting, Part 4 January 2001 - Putting, Part 3: Drills December 2000 - Putting, Part 2: Posture November 2000 - Putting, Part 1: Alignment Copyright © 2008 Ritson-Sole Golf Schools
July 2008: How to ace bunker shots
Check out this month's Mel in Motion video golf tip and learn the correct way to play buried lies. This video golf tip is a game saver! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FenGDjfCqb4 Related golf tips: November 2004: The long bunker shot! October 2002: Playing From A "Hard" Bunker August 2002: The "Tomahawk" Shot May 2001: Great bunker play! January 2000 - Fairway Bunkers Copyright © 2008 Ritson-Sole Golf Schools
June 2008: Faults and Fixes Part 2 - Chipping
Mel's new Faults and Fixes Series helps you diagnose your own swing problems by observing Mel demonstrating what not to do when you're taking a swing. Can you identify the problems with Mel's chipping in this month's Mel in Motion video golf tip? (Please comment on the video via YouTube.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYQJzOtU7OM Related golf tips: January 2004: Let your skiing improve your chipping! June 1999: The Two Deadly Sins in Chipping November 1998: Learn to Practice Your Putting at Home November 1997: For Chipping Try the 6 - 8 - 10 Method Copyright © 2008 Ritson-Sole Golf Schools
May 2008: Faults and Fixes Part 1 - Pitching and Full Swing
Mel's new Faults and Fixes Series helps you diagnose your own swing problems by observing Mel demonstrating what not to do when you're taking a swing. Can you identify the problems with Mel's pitching and full swing in this month's Mel in Motion video golf tip? (Please comment on the video via YouTube.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZgIulS1xGY Related Golf Tips: October 1997: The 7-8-9 pitching method June 2005: The 7-8-9 pitching method (video version) Copyright © 2008 Ritson-Sole Golf Schools
April 2008: 6 Weeks to a Killer Putting Stroke
In this month's Mel in Motion video golf tip, Mel describes a 6-week putting drill to develop a repeatable, square to square putting stroke. 6 Weeks might seem like a long time to the impatient golfer, but it's worth it–have a look for yourself and let Mel know what you think! (Please comment on the video via YouTube.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpNlqFM2MOE Related Tips: November 2000 - Putting, Part 1: Alignment December 2000 - Putting, Part 2: Posture January 2001 - Putting, Part 3: Drills February 2005: To become a better putter, "hit and hold"! November 2005: Improving your putting stroke Copyright © 2008 Ritson-Sole Golf Schools
March 2008: Get More Power From Your Swing
In this month's Mel in Motion video golf tip, Mel lets us in on the secrets to getting more power from your golf swing, and also identifies the five keys to a good swing. This video is loaded with great advice! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8C93CCN61E Related Tips: March 2000: Power with Control December 2001: Seniors Effortless Power June 2003: The Right Shin Post - Another Power Leak! May 2004: For distance, wider is better than longer! Copyright © 2008 Ritson-Sole Golf Schools
February 2008: How to start the backswing and downswing
In this month's Mel in Motion video golf tip, Mel shows us a drill that clarifies the confusions about how to properly start the backswing and downswing. Related Tips: March 2002: Downswing Key - The Position of the Right Forearm November 2002: Preventing the "FAT" Shot June 2004: A baseball pitcher's motion is closer to a good golf swing than you think! March 2005: End the confusion about body movement through the impact zone! Copyright © 2008 Ritson-Sole Golf Schools