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Lavender Park | Golf Tip of the Month | May 2013
DRILLS. By David Johnson, Lavender Park
GRIP DRILL:
To check if your grip pressure is appropriate, hold the club with only the index finger and thumb of your right hand. Support the club underneath with the heel pad of each hand, then hit balls from a tee to feel the lightness in the hands and wrists.
Alternatively, put a towel around the handle and hit several balls and you will naturally hold the club lighter.
RIGHT ARM TOSS DRILL:
The motion of the right arm is similar to throwing a ball underarm. To develop that throwing motion, grip a club in your right hand only. Address a spot on the mat and with or without a ball, swing the club back about 3/4 of your normal swing. Start the forward swing-through as if you we're actually going to throw the club towards the target. Keep hold of the club and let it swing-through on its own momentum into a full relaxed follow-through. Repeat several times.
LEFT ARM CONTROL FOR ACCURACY AND POWER:
Using a 7 Iron address the ball holding the club with your left hand only. Make half a backswing allowing the club face to fan open. Now make a forward swing-through the shot ensuring the left arm folds immediately after impact and repeat several times.
A difficult drill to master as at first you will tend to hit to the right, but you will soon learn to square the club face and make reasonable contact. You may want to start hitting from a tee until you progress to the mat.
Lavender Park | Golf Tip of the Month | April
BALANCE, POSTURE AND SWING PLANE. By David Johnson, Lavender Park
The angle at which you set your spine (which is the angle at which you bend at the hips) is fundamental in determining the overall shape and plane of your swing. It establishes the natural axis around which the shoulders should rotate at 90 degrees.
DRILL
Hold the club with the end of handle opposite your belt buckle, the shaft parallel to the ground and with both legs straight. Keeping the club head raised off the ground, push your hips away from the ball (hinging at the hips). Lower the club head to the ground, then flex both knees. Your shoulders should now be in line (parallel to your feet and the ball to the target line) and directly above your feet. Your weight should be evenly distributed above the instep of both feet. You will now be in an athletic position!
‘SLOT AT THE TOP’ DRILL
To check if the posture is correct, try this drill which will enable you to test if your swing is on plane.
Swing to the top of the backswing and hold position, then slowly loosen your grip and let the shaft fall. If the club hits you on the tip of the right shoulder, your swing is on plane. If the club hits your head or neck, you are probably too upright. If the club falls lower than the shoulder, missing your body altogether, you are too flat.
Lavender Park | Golf Tip of the Month | March 2013
IT ALL STARTS WITH A GOOD GRIP. By David Johnson, Lavender Park
Stand tall with your arms relaxed at your sides, look at your left hand and notice the position it’s in. Most peoples’ hands will turn in slightly, so the back of the left hand is at a 45 degree angle instead of lying parallel to the left leg. From this position, place the handle of the club in the fingers of your left hand along the creases created by the first knuckles. After you get it in the fingers, squeeze down the palm of your left hand on the handle, the left thumb should be slightly right of centre when you look down on the top of the handle.
Next, wrap the fingers of your right hand onto the handle and connect the lifeline of your right hand to the side of your left thumb. You are overlapping your little right finger over your left index finger. You should feel the hold down in your fingers and your wrists should feel very mobile and soft as you waggle the club in front of you. Try to ensure that the hands remain on the handle, don't let the fingers come away from this hold.
Why is it important for the grip to be in the fingers? Try taking a ball or a screwed-up piece of paper in your hand and throw it underhand into the waste bin. Did you hold it in the fingertips or the palm of your hand? Try both and compare, you will find more accuracy when you hold it in the fingertips.
As a check to ensure that your hands are in the correct position, look down as you’re holding the club to where the thumb and fore finger close together and create a line. This line is called a ‘V’ as both right and left should point-up to midway between your chin and right shoulder if your hands are correctly positioned.
Music Listings Jagz Ascot | for June 2013
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See below for June 2013 Listings Music Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, Berks, SL5 9EG, Tel 01344 878100
Saturday 1st June
Mojo
Doors 7.30pm, tickets £10.00
MOJO is a nine-piece Blues, Soul and Rock band, playing classic songs from the 60's right up to the present. Whether you want smooth soul, intense blues or blistering rock, MOJO's wide repertoire and passionate commitment to the music can't be beaten."
Sunday 2nd June
Ska BQ
1pm, admission free
Join us and enjoy the authentic and scorching sounds of:
Mento, Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, Dancehall, Dub + Soul & Funk In Jamaica
Sunday 2nd June
John Law Trio
1pm, Tickets £8.00
Featuring the best of British Jazz
Tuesday 4th June
Acoustic Cafe
8pm, admission free
Weekly open mic night open to all styles of acoustic music taking place in the front Bar at Jagz. A chance to sit back and relax to some of the best sounds around.
Thursday 6th June
The Nevertones+ Support
8pm, tickets £8.00, £7.00 in advance
Winners of the recent Jagz Band Competition The NEVERTONES are a chaotic rock band with a girl drummer, straight out of Reading's underground scene.
Saturday 8th June
Shifty Little Sister
Doors 7.30pm, tickets £10.00
Shifty Little Sister will not be forgotten because of their intriguing and well crafted performances of popular songs from the 1920s to the 21st century.
Sunday 9th June
Alan Barnes Quartet
1pm, Tickets £8.00
Featuring the best of British Jazz
Monday 10th June
Jazz Jam Session
9pm, admission £2.00
Weekly jam session for all jazz musicians led by Tony Woods.
Tuesday 11th June
Acoustic Cafe
8pm, admission free
Weekly open mic night open to all styles of acoustic music taking place in the front Bar at Jagz. A chance to sit back and relax to some of the best sounds around.
Thursday 13th June
Australian Troubadors
8pm, tickets £8.00, £7.00 in advance
Pauly Zarb and Caddy Cooper offer a diverse melting pot of unique and soulful voices, multi-instrumentation, a stunning back drop of iconic Australian landscapes, intoxicating storytelling, alluring melodies and the ultimate Aussie ‘feel good’ atmosphere.
Friday 14th June
Oye Santana – tribute to Carlos Santana
£10.00, £8.00 in advance
The best Santana tribute in the world featuring the superb guitar wizardry of Milan ‘Carlos’ Webb, the keyboard mastery of Gez Kahan, the astonishing vocals of Hector Gomez and featuring a rhythm section with more groove than you could shake a pair of maracas at, you will love Oye Santana.
Saturday 15th June
Son Yabu
Doors 7.30pm, tickets £10.00
Authentic Cuban Son from this great Latin band.
Monday 24th June
Jazz Jam Session
9pm, admission £2.00
Weekly jam session for all jazz musicians led by Tony Woods.
Tuesday 25th June
Acoustic Cafe
8pm, admission free
Weekly open mic night open to all styles of acoustic music taking place in the front Bar at Jagz. A chance to sit back and relax to some of the best sounds around.
Wednesday 26th June
Vo De O Do Orchestra
8pm, admission free
Specialising in the big band music of the twenties and thirties, the style of the orchestra ranges from the brash riproaring jazz of the Cotton Club to the sophisticated elegance of the dance band days.
Thursday 27th June
Roland Chadwick + support
8pm, tickets £8.00, £7.00 in advance
Since arriving in the UK in 1998, Roland Chadwick has been hailed as a guitarist’s guitarist by the likes of John Renbourn and Tommy Emmanuel. His recordings with Steve Vai, Barriemore Barlow (Jethro Tull) and the English Chamber Orchestra are regarded as classics of their type. Other credits include: Mike Lindup – Level 42, Sir George Martin, Andy Sheppard, Alan Glen – The Yardbirds. Critics have been unanimous in their praise of his virtuosity, versatility and originality.
Friday 28th June
Fuzz universe
£8.00, £7.00 in advance
Fuzz Universe are a spectacular four-piece, rock and pop covers band comprising a strong diverse male lead vocalist, supported by superb backing vocals provided by the lead guitarist, bassist and drummer. With over 60 years combined experience, they perform an extensive range of rock and pop favourites that are sure to fill the dance floor.
Saturday 29th June
Funkline
Doors 7.30pm, tickets £10.00
Funkline are a 5-piece funk/soul/dance covers band dedicated to getting people up on the dance floor...and having a real good time
Graham Steel
Jagz, Station Hill
Ascot Berks SL5 9EG
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