Thank you for your interest in our Golf Swing Analysis service.
NOTE: Even if you do not order a golf swing analysis from us, setting up your camera and viewing your own swing in the manner described below may help you improve your ball striking ability. You do, however, need to be able to evaluate the swing and the ball flight so that you make the appropriate adjustments that will help you meet your objectives.
Important: Save your money. Although we would like to help you, this service is NOT for you if you are a beginning golfer who does not have the experience to make self-adjustments in your set-up or swing.
If you are a beginner, we suggest that you take the online training, "Set-up, Swing, and Success". After completing that training you will be at a level where you are striking the ball with good consistency. Then you might want to consider a golf swing analysis to further help you identify any flaws that cause routinely unacceptable ball flight.
Golf Swing Analysis Requirements
To help you receive the most benefit from a golf swing analysis it is important that we have a good video of your typical golf set-up, golf swing, and ball flight. For example, if your objective is to help you cure a slice then your video should demonstrate that your typical shot is a slice.
What we need from you
If you purchase the golf swing analysis we will need a video of 3 golf swings with a 6-iron or 7-iron, and 3 golf swings with a driver. We also need a still picture or a medium close-up video of your grip while you are at the address position.
Video Format: We can accept raw video, Windows media player (wmv) file, or MPEG files. We CANNOT access or use a Flash Video that is on YouTube or other website. You need to either e-mail us the video in one of the file formats listed, or send us a copy on video tape or on a CD / DVD (not returnable). Video tape must be standard NTSC format (US Video, not PAL / European or other video).
Camera Set-up
A video of the same swing with two video cameras is best, but if you do not have access to two cameras then one camera will work.
One Camera Set-up
Set the camera on a tri-pod about 15 to 20 feet from your ball location, depending on your lens and zoom setting. (DO NOT HAVE A FRIEND HOLD THE CAMERA.)
For right handed golfers, the ball and target line should be just to the right of the center of the view (just to the left of center for left handed golfers).
Frame your video so that your pre-shot routine, your complete golf swing, and the ball flight, are all in the video.
Place your camera in manual mode and set the frame rate at about 500 frames per second. The typical video fps at 30 or 60 fps may not be fast enough for a golf swing.
Have someone take a still picture or a medium close-up video of your grip and stance while you are at the address position.
Before taking the video, warm up with several golf swings (with the iron that you will use in the video) so you are comfortable and ready to take a few strokes when the camera is on.
When ready, turn on the camera, (a friend can do that for you). Then, start with your 6 or 7-iron and go through your typical pre-shot routine. Then take your shot.
Repeat the process, including your pre-shot routine, for a 2nd shot, and then a 3rd shot. Then, using your driver, repeat the 3-shot process.
Now you have one video that presents a down the line view of your swing and the ball flight with an iron and a driver. You also have a picture or medium close-up video of your grip when in the address position.
We also need a front view of your swings.
Move your camera to a location about 15 to 20 feet directly across from your ball and facing you at the address position, 90 degrees to your target line.
Repeat the three shots with each the iron and the driver for this video view. Be sure to include your pre-shot routine for each shot, as if you were playing on the golf course.
Now you have two videos clips, one down the line view of your swing, and one front view of your swing. Next, place the videos in an appropriate computer file.
Two Camera Set-up
If you have two cameras, set each as described above, turn both cameras on so that the same swing is recorded simultaneously for the down the line view and the front view. Then you will have a video on each camera. Place the videos in appropriate files.
Next: After we receive your golf swing analysis order we will inform you via e-mail as to where to send the video files or the video tape.
Ball Flight
If you have taken our training courses you know that we often use plastic, wiffle-style golf balls for many of the at-home learning exercises.
When taking video of your golf swing for a swing analysis this type of golf ball provides a very good ball flight track that can be seen in the video. These balls also allow you to tape the swing and ball flight at home without setting up at a golf driving range.
You will typically need about 125 to 150 feet of range for your shots with the typical wiffle-style golf ball. Be sure to use reasonable precautions whenever practicing or striking any golf ball.
It is best to set up your shot such that it is either directly into any wind that may be blowing, or directly in line with the wind. A headwind wind will accentuate any flaw in your swing. A moderate or strong side wind might cause movement of the ball that is not due to your swing.
Set-up the video for your swing analysis either where there is very little wind, or directly into a headwind, or where the breeze is from directly behind you.
If you prefer, you can still go to a driving range and use real golf balls to acquire your video. Please be sure that you can see the ball flight in the video that you send to us.
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