Practice Session 2

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Craig builds on what he worked on in session 1 to keep getting in those quality reps and shots.

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Chris
How important is the distance? I struggle to hit 10-15 yards. My hits are more 20-30 yards. Also, should the right arm be straight on the takeaway? Thanks!
June 24, 2024
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Chris. The right arm should be straight on the takeaway. In phase 1 you may see a little flexion since it's such a small swing. However, if you are hitting it 30 yards the swing is either too big, or swinging too hard.
June 24, 2024
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Nic
Hi Craig, Unless I have missed it, I haven't heard you talk at all about weight distribution. imho in order to ensure best contact on this type of shot I would always set up with 55-60% weight on my left side. What are your thoughts on this. Keep up the good work!!!
November 3, 2023
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Nic. Thank You. For Phase 1 you can preset a little weight towards the lead side 60-65% on the lead foot perfectly acceptable. You will see as I work on Phase 1 I tend to be 50/50 since I already transfer the weight naturally in my swing. Well maybe not naturally (years of getting yelled at by Chuck to shift ).
November 3, 2023
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Paul
Hi Craig I was told years ago by an instructor from golftec that I should set up with my club real close to the ball I notice that you set your club 2 or 3 inches back wondering if I should mimic that
September 20, 2023
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Paul. The most common way is as you described. This is just a habit I have formed. I used to have a problem getting the takeaway started. This allows me to relax a little more and not feel like I need perfection immediately.
September 21, 2023
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user7925
Craig, I'm 70 y.o. and just started phase 1. Boy, it's a lot harder then it would seem. Having trouble not rolling my wrists and hitting the ball 30-40 yds. vs. 10-15. A real wake-up call. Really enjoy your practice sessions and determination to do it right. Building the foundation! Thanks, Joe
June 10, 2023
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Thanks Joe. Good luck with the swing work. You will be able to add release in phase 2. Very important though to gain awareness in the lead wrist impact position. Happy you are enjoying the series. More work to be done!
June 12, 2023
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Jon M
Graig - I noticed a lot less right foot roll in this session over the first. A lot less lateral movement – nice improvement. Jon
December 7, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Thanks Jon. . Tough animal to tame
December 7, 2022
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Luc
Just great stuff again!
September 15, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Thank you Luc.
September 15, 2022
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Arthur
Hi Craig, good session again from you. Regarding the hip position at impact are you posting up to get the hip back or rotating your core or doing both? Regards, Arthur
July 27, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Arthur. Great question. I am focusing on my lead oblique and pushing my lead leg to straighten knee/clear hip. I am finding more and more I need to focus on the knee/leg straightening as my quest continues.
July 27, 2022
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Joost
Craig, Could you elaborate a bit on the terminology of missed shots? As a non English speaker, I sometimes have a hard time knowing what is meant with 'chunking' 'thinning' 'fat shot' and whatsoever? Thx
July 19, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Joost. Fat - Heavy (Ground before the Strike). Thin (non-compressed) can be off the bottom grooves or towards the toe.
July 19, 2022
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Joost
And 'chunking' is the same as heavy?
July 19, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Correct. Chunking would be heavy (divot before ball strike).
July 19, 2022
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Joost
Thanks Craig. All clear now
July 19, 2022
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Joost
Great Craig, I admire your patience and your focus on the small improvements. I have the tendency to get bored after 5 good shots. Then I jump to phase x in trying to hit draws or cuts. You really keep up the practice. It inspires me!
July 18, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Joost. Thank you. Sometimes practicing the same thing can get a little tedious. But, that is the goal. Make it simple and repeatable. Make Golf Boring Again. Haha
July 18, 2022
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brian
Nice job Craig, enjoying watching and learning from your progress. YMMV, but I found that focusing on the axiom right foot clockwise rotation fixed my NJA issues automatically - when I don’t do that my contact and left side get sloppy.
July 17, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Nice. Thanks Brian. I agree I have seen lots of NJA issues fixed by proper trail Axiom foot usage. I definitely just tend to push with it instead of sync the clockwise motion correctly.
July 18, 2022
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Dave
Craig this adds a new dimension to RS instruction. I can relate better to instruction by your demonstration in doing phase one. I thought had phase 1 aced but after watching you sadly i,m far from doing it correctly. I seem to hinging up with my lead wrist far to early. Might that be product of cupped lead wrist? Cant wait to see your progress and phase 2
July 15, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Great Dave. I agree on progress and getting to Phase 2 . You are correct. If you start adding cupping to the lead wrist you maybe cocking too much early. The lead needs to maintain some cupping as to not roll inside, but you don't want it to increase.
July 16, 2022
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Tom
As you make choices as to what to include in these videos - I would have liked to have seen you work through not quite getting the hip motion correct through getting it back on track. Perhaps this will be shown in your analysis of this session and therefore is forthcoming. I think watching/hearing you go through the process is one of the most beneficial components of this series.
July 15, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Thanks Tom and appreciate the suggestions. The ones you are seeing now were already filmed and rendered. As I continue on my journey this weekend. I can start to add/delete all the great suggestions I've received to continue to make the content exactly what the audience wants.
July 15, 2022
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Manny (Certified RST Instructor)
The timing could not have been any better! Just passed 1yr. anniversary on lower back surgery. I have continue to maintain commitment to the Rotary Swing processes, as you and Chuck continue to open the doors wider and even wider, to the realms of high end golf swing instruction. This is topping all others IMO. Looking forward to your next session. Great work my friend!
July 15, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Thank Manny. I hope all is well my friend. Truly appreciate the kind word about RST and our work. Look forward to seeing how your move improves and keeping that spine healthy.
July 15, 2022
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Kim
Thanks for taking us on the journey with you! Glad to see you out in the sun striking the ball. Love your discipline taking it slow. Stay healthy!
July 15, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Kim. Thank you. It is nice to get a little sun. Nothing like some after work range sessions. Still working on that staying healthy part. Tortoise, or hare that won the race . I know I need to take my time. Definitely don't want to end up in anymore rehab.
July 15, 2022
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David
Great work Craig, Really enjoy seeing you grinding hard on having NJA - makes you so relatable. Keep working hard, look forward to seeing your progress.
July 15, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. One of the main goals with the series. Nobody was born with a perfect swing. We all have to grind out the reps and movements to make quality change. Thanks for the post.
July 15, 2022
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Stephen
Great Job Craig, you looked stacked to me on pretty much all of those shots. Top session pal
July 15, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Stephen. Thanks buddy. Lots of work and reps ahead!
July 15, 2022
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Kasey
Proud of you big fella! Keep workin!
July 15, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Thanks Kasey. Hope you are well my friend.
July 15, 2022
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jack
Looking forward to your assessment of session 2. While most of your shots showed good nja with the hips, It “seemed” as if you had more axis tilt with the left shoulder slightly aft of the ankle/knee/hip line than Chuck’s swing in your side by side comparison from session 1. You are doing a great job in demonstrating that C4 journey takes dedicated work and will not be easy. thanks
July 14, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Thank you Jack. Much appreciative. In the comparison with Chuck's swing he was doing a full Phase 2 a generating a little more speed. In Phase 1 (Impact) because of my shoulder spin issue I am really focusing on keeping the lead shoulder in the shot. It will start to improve as I start getting longer and more vibrant leg work. I don't have a lot of weight movement here and moving the hips laterally, but correctly will create the proper secondary axis tilt.
July 15, 2022
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Carver
Great stuff Craig. You have inspired me to take C4 more seriously. I appreciate your chatter. In your first session you identified opening your chest, which I do, and in the 2nd posting incorrectly, which I do. The process adds so much discipline in not only practice but how to approach the game. Thanks again.
July 14, 2022
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Thank You Carver. We all struggle with a lot of the same golf issues. Appreciate the post and keep working hard.
July 14, 2022

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