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Video Analysis

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With the use of a state-of-the-art video software program called Swing View Pro, your swings will be analyzed, explained and demonstrated in great detail.  I will then illustrate which parts of your swings you will need to improve upon -- by displaying your swings in frame-by-frame detail -- along with doing a split-screen comparison of your swings next to swings of Tour pros.  Also, I will personalize and demonstrate specific drills and corrective measures that you will want to do to improve your game!

All private and semi-private lessons are video-taped as part of the lesson pricing.  During your lesson, your swings will be analyzed and reviewed by me using Swing View Pro.  However, as an additional purchased option, I can create a "take-home video tape" of your lesson -- which is excellent for later viewing at home (see pricing).

Mailed-in video tape for analysis

A mail-in video analysis can also be created!  Simply record your swings onto your media tape (VHS or Hi-8 Digital / Hi-8) and then send your tape to me!  This option is perfect for people that are not local or live out-of-state.  I will then review your tape and analyze it just as I normally would during a typical private lesson.  I will advise you of my recommended corrective measures, drills, suggestions, etc.  I will then promptly mail your original tape back to you -- with all of my analysis now included on your tape as well.  Once I receive your tape, you should have your results mailed back to you within 7-10 days. See tape specifications below for more information on mail-in video analysis.

NEAT Video System
 
Real Media (820 KB)

 

Video taping specifications

Hi8mm tape6 hour VHS tapeWhen taping your swings, use a shutter speed that is a minimum of 1000 frames/second.  Many video cameras have a dial or button that will allow you to choose the highest shutter speed setting -- the higher the better!

You may send me either a standard VHS tape, or, a Hi-8 Digital / Hi-8 tape, as well.

Camera position -- face-on viewCamera position -- down-the-line viewPlace your video camera at a hip-high position and video tape your swings from the face-on position (perpendicular to your stance).  Also videotape your swings from the side (sometimes referred to as "behind" or "down the line") position.  From the face-on position, I would also like to see a close-up of your grip and two full swings with both a 5 iron and a Driver.  From the side position, also videotape two swings using both a 5 iron and a Driver, as well.

Proper positioning for camera/filmingWhen video taping your swings from the side (sometimes referred to as "behind" or "down the line") position (see picture below), please do your best to record your swings from the hip-high position -- but also approximately midway between your "ball of foot/middle of feet" line and your target line.  This way, when recording, you would basically be filming right "through" the back of your hands -- directly towards your intended target (flagstick, etc.).  Moreover, when correctly videotaping swings this way, the person videotaping you (or the camera itself) should not be able to see your intended target -- since your hands will be "covering" your intended target.  When the video camera is positioned this way, you are now properly filming your swings right "through" the back of your hands towards your target -- which is the best way to film golf swings -- especially when looking for proper swing plane.

Final Note:  Your golf swings should be recorded with the use of a tripod, as this ensures a jitter-free recording.  Additionally, many of the tapes I've received have been filmed on a golf course, which is fine.  However, they have not been filmed using a tripod, which may be hard to accommodate on a golf course.  My suggestion is to film your swings at a driving range or golf dome, where the use of a tripod may be easier to accommodate.

 
 

Purchase your mailed-in swing analysis online now by clicking the 'Add To Cart...Click here!' button below

Or, send a check or money order in the amount of $29.99 to:
(includes standard shipping)


 





 

Bob Menzies
45787 Heather Ridge Drive
Macomb Township, MI 48044

 


Please be sure to include your name, return address, telephone number, AND your e-mail address!

Please allow approximately 7-10 days for return

 

Thank you,


 

"Keep it in the short grass!" - The Golf Channel

Feel free to contact / e-mail me (bottom right-hand corner of this page) with any and all comments regarding these tips/notes.  With your suggestions, I can continually make these tips as helpful to all of you as often as possible!

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