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This video clip demonstrates the revolutionary golf swing of Michael J. Lavery. For perspective, there has never been a golfer in the history of the game that has consistently used or perfected the one handed release golf swing. This video clip shows the unusual approach that is used to hit a golf ball very long and accurately. The distance that he stands from the ball is one of the secrets that is utilized. Thus a ball on a four inch tee that is struck with a golf driver that is 48 inches and having a swing weight of G8 can go a very long way and accurately too. The theory that is applied is one that takes gravity and centrifugal forces into account. With the very short backswing the club is brought back to a position where it is very light to handle and from here the move is to push off the ground as a baseball pitcher does. This starts the hips moving in a lateral direction first. Then the hips rotate. Notice that the hips are sliding before the back-swing is completed. This allows for a tremendous lag of the arms and club. So even from a very short back-swing position the club can generate lots of speed. The swing weight pulls the club out on a bigger arc and the ball is struck on an ascending flush blow. Because the right hand is coming off the club just as the ball is struck the left arm is allowed to go out much further than normal. This allows for the increased arc of the golf club. Theoretically, the club stays on the proper swing path longer and the results are impressive. The launch angles are higher and the back spin rates are very low for the driver. This results in fantastic ball flight dynamics.
When it comes to iron play, the increased sweight of the clubs (E8) allows for the same principles to be applied. The increased distances that can be achieved need to be seen to be appreciated. The technique can produce pitching wedges at 175 yards and 9 iron shots in the 190 plus range.
The music that accompanies this clip is from the Michael Lavery golf CD written with song writing partner Claude Ames.
