They are so similar that I find it helpful to visualize a slap shot when I setup and swing a golf club. I imagine that the golf club is just a disproportionate hockey stick with a longer shaft and shorter blade. First, I picture that the leading edge of my golf club is the blade of a hockey stick and I align it square to the target. Second, I make sure that my hands are slightly ahead of the ball with the shaft leaning back to the ball like a slapshot. Lastly, I pretend that I'm Anže Kopitar blasting a slap shot past the goalie into the net for the win!
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Totally reminds me of Happy Gilmore. Watching my son play T-ball also make me believe the swings are similar but on a different plane.
This is a really interesting take on the golf swing. Other sports come to mind in comparison to golf when talking about the mental game, but not usually the physical side.
This is interesting ! Ice Hockey and Golf! of Course if you think about the technique and if you think about the chipping and swing the way you taking, matters! ...
Good observation! I would've never thought about the similarities of the hockey and golf swings.
You would certainly compress the golf ball more with hands further ahead. I will try this next time I am at the range hitting shots.
Incredible post.
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