Can ground forces really change your shot shape? Or is their role overstated? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson explore how forces/pressure shifts, the generated torque, and the point of application can influence ball flight, while debating just how much they actually matter. They discuss the small margins between fades and draws, why many golfers chasing a new shape may be applying the wrong magnitude or direction of force, and how other factors (like clubface and path) still dominate. The conversation also touches on why some players are naturally biased toward certain shot shapes and how forces may subtly support (but not dictate) those tendencies.

Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins

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What actually causes an overswing, and why do so many golfers struggle to control it? Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the most common contributors, including excessive trail elbow bend, over-rotating the pelvis, rolling the club inside, delaying wrist hinge, and swaying while tilting. They also discuss how factors like poor awareness, weak trail arm structure, or combinations of things can compound the issue. The conversation emphasizes that an overswing isn’t just “too long,” but often the result of sequencing and loading problems earlier in the motion. Understanding the root cause is key to shortening the swing without sacrificing speed or power. Original Twitter thread here.

• Cause #1: Trail Elbow Bend (Over-Bend!)
• Cause #2: Overturning the Pelvis
• Cause #3: Rolling the Club Inside and Lifting Late
• Cause #4: Wide Takeaway (Late Wrist Hinge)
• Cause #5: Sway and Tilt

Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins

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Improving at golf isn’t one process — it’s three. In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the progression from building solid technique to developing skills to taking the techniques and skills to the course where score is the ultimate factor. They explain why technical work often feels uncomfortable and requires objective feedback, how skill development bridges the gap by applying mechanics to real (or extreme!) shot demands, and why scoring is a separate skill that introduces pressure, decision-making, and strategy. The conversation highlights the importance of not skipping steps, embracing the early struggles of change, and ultimately learning to perform when it counts.

Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins

Sponsor: TRUE Linkswear (https://truelinkswear.com/)

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