Knowledge is not in the illustration, but the explanation. The illustration is valuable. Don’t get me wrong. However, it should not be seen as knowledge, because it is learned from observation and imagination. I’ve seen dozens of examples of instructors who parrot imagery. Hell, before my Open Stance revolution, I was one of them. I, like many, had no clue about the “Why” behind the What, Where, When, and How.
Illustration drove the “Teaching” industry for decades, and is still prevalent among old-schoolers. Additionally, tangential industries, like fitness, are suggesting they understand the “Why” behind their instruction while misusing terms like “Ballistic” movement to describe twisting… ridiculous. “Ballistic” is not a motion. It is an event. Joey D and Chris Como had me laughing at my TV. Thanks guys.
Illustrations makes books a faster read, though, don’t they? Illustrations are big in children’s books, too. In fact, illustrations are ALWAYS used to usurp our capacity for rational thought. They convey emotional and visual cues that are like catnip to the novice golfer. Every new-toy, golf-swing illustration makes novice golfers dart here and there – clinging sideways to the sofa chair, or ottoman to get a different angle on the visuals. They chase any string you put in front of them, because they have no faith in themselves to improve.
Consequently, my job is to herd those golfing cats into a corral of rationality, which is why my main message is “Open your stance, and play golf.” I’m offering a distillation of the illustrations that, at some point, confuse all less-experienced golfers. Therefore, let me say, that if you want to improve your own golf swing, you don’t need illustrations from anyone. My research and career has proven, if nothing else, that people are athletic and move toward efficiency in time.
Open your stance, and play golf.
John Wright – Founder
The Open Stance Academy
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