自強之路

One of the most respectable and prominent golf coaches of all time, Zach Allen, finally makes perhaps his debut for cyber promotion! As a fan of him, I do recommend everyone get a refund-garantee trail of his great lessons! 

It's a lot easier than you think, and I'm going to show you exactly how in the letter below…

Hi, I’m PGA Professional Zach Allen, and I know that’s a big promise. Just a few months ago I wouldn’t have believed it myself. But in the next few minutes, not only am I going to reveal how I discovered this method that can transform your golf game virtually overnight - I’m going to show you the proof that it works, too. I’ve been a golfer my entire life… I played on a scholarship at the University of Southern California, as a professional in Asia, and I’ve spent the past 20+ years teaching everyone from beginners on up through touring pros.

And to tell you the truth, I thought I knew pretty much everything there was to know about the golf swing… All was going well until a couple of years ago when I started developing a pain in my left knee. I tried to ignore it at first, but it grew worse and worse until the pain was so bad I couldn’t play anymore. After dozens of appointments and countless tests, the Doctors determined I had a torn meniscus (半月板破裂) in my left knee. Turns out the swing that I thought had served me so well over the years had been slowly wreaking havoc on my body… and it had gotten so bad that I was going to need surgery. I wasn’t happy, but I didn’t have a choice… I went under the knife and a couple weeks later I was back at home resting up. It was frustrating to be sidelined from the game I loved, but just 2 days later things got even worse… I was gingerly making my way down a set of stairs, trying to keep the weight off my recovering knee, when I slipped and took a nasty fall. I heard a cracking sound and immediately I felt a shooting pain in my right foot. I rushed to the hospital for x-rays and tests to confirm what I already knew… My foot was broken.

A Blessing In Disguise

It didn’t feel like it at the time, but looking back at it now that fall down the stairs was a blessing in disguise… You see, I was so eager to get back to the game I love that had it only been my knee there’s no doubt I would have rushed back using my old familiar swing - the very one that tore up my knee in the first place. But with the broken foot on top of it, I could barely stand up - let alone teach a lesson or swing a club. There was no simply way around it… I was officially on the “disabled list.”Forced to take some time off, I finally reassessed my situation… And I realized that I couldn’t go back to my old swing and risk another injury. To have any chance at playing this great game long term I needed to find a way to swing without putting so much stress on my body. I knew it wouldn’t be easy… my swing had served me well over the years, and I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to get back to the level I was at if I had to make major changes. But sidelined by my injuries and unable to do much of anything else, I had all the free time in the world… And so I immersed myself in studying the golf swing.

Whether it was the latest high-tech devices, slow-motion swing videos, crazy-looking training aids, or dusty old training manuals… If I could read it, watch it, study it, or tinker with it… I did. I was looking for anything that might give me a chance at a full comeback. And that’s how I stumbled upon the work of Dr. Sasho MacKenzie - a biomechanics professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. MacKenzie had written a bunch of research papers on the physics of athletic movements. It was dense reading - filled with numbers, equations, and a bunch of technical terms like forces, torques, and the center of mass that I wasn’t sure I fully understood… But like I said, I was desperate. In one paper he casually mentioned a study he had done where he analyzed the swings of touring professionals, and compared them to the swings of amateur players. And after looking at dozens of factors, he came across a single thing that seemed to separate the best ballstrikers from the rest of us…

And according to him, it was this:

In transition, the best ballstrikers in the world all "shallowed the center of mass of the club in relation to the path of their hands." It sounded like it might be an actual “magic move.”After I found out what that actually meant, I started looking for it in the swings of the pros… and sure enough you could plainly see it in many of the top players. Obvious examples were guys like Sergio, DJ, and even older players like Hogan and Trevino. But according to Dr. MacKenzie - who had used high tech equipment to measure this stuff - the magic move happened in virtually every pro’s swing. In fact, 39 out of the 40 PGA pros he looked at made this magic move in transition… and almost none of the amateurs did. It sounded like he might be onto something, and I was eager to put it to the test.

Putting It To the Test

My knee and foot were getting stronger… and as soon as I could I went straight to work testing out Dr. MacKenzie’s big idea in my own swing. For 3 weeks I followed the same routine every day… I’d wake up, pour myself a mug of hot coffee, and then head out to the garage to hit as many balls as I was capable of into my practice net. I started out slow hitting just little chip shots… But as I built up my strength I worked my way up to pitch shots and then to 3/4 swings. At every step I was working on the big idea from Dr. MacKenzie’s research… testing, tweaking, and refining my movements. I was slowly building up my swing speed and I knew I was hitting the ball well - making crisp, solid contact that felt great. And even though my strength still wasn’t 100%, I was dying to put my swing to the test. I wanted to know how my current ball flight stacked up against my pre-injury shots… 

The Morning That Changed My Life

It was a warm fall morning in Southern California and I remember it like it was yesterday… I got to the course early and set up 160 yards from the green on the 16th fairway - a perfect 8-iron before my injuries. I turned on my FlightScope launch monitor to get a precise measurement of my ball flight, and started to warm up. When I was nice and loose and I hit a few balls with my old swing, averaging 141 yards… not bad considering I wasn’t 100% healed! Then I took a few practice swings to rehearse the new swing I was working on. I lined it up, took one look at the pin, and fired one of the purest, 8-irons of my life.

It was a towering shot with a slight draw that I thought was going to come down and hit the flagstick… But to my complete shock my ball landed a good 10 yards behind the pin. I had flown the green! I checked the launch monitor, and sure enough, I had just carried it 168.1 yards. I dropped another ball, lined it up, and hit a second… Same result. In fact my 2nd shot landed within a couple club lengths of the first. Then I hit a 3rd, and a 4th, and a 5th. I must have hit 25 balls, nearly all of them dead-accurate. I could hardly believe it, but the launch monitor confirmed that with my new swing I was actually hitting the ball farther than ever before. Even farther than when I was playing professional golf in Asia… And I wasn’t even back to 100% strength yet! Needless to say, I was shocked and excited. I raced back to the club house with a hundred thoughts on my mind. It was hard to deny that I was onto something but I still wasn’t fully convinced… I couldn’t shake the feeling that it was some kind of fluke. I mean, there are a lot of fads that come and go in golf instruction, and I needed to prove that this was the “real deal.”So over the next few weeks I started testing it out on some of my students… I wasn't sure what to expect but I was amazed to discover that they too started seeing the same game-transformations that I did. In fact, not only were my students getting the same increases in distance, accuracy and consistency I got… but because they were healthy, they were getting them much faster… sometimes after just a single lesson! But you don’t have to take my word for it… 

Just take a look at what of couple of my students had to say:

Hi Coach Zach: I played in the LA City Junior Golf Championship this weekend in the girls Championship flight and took 2nd place overall! There were 55 girls in the flight. I scored 75-68-71 for a total of 214 for 3 days. The par was 72 with a course rating of 74.
I felt my game was strong, especially my distance control on my approach shots. I will be playing in Orlando this week. Thank you as always for the invaluable guidance and instruction you give me!

Leila

Hi Zach -- I thought you might be interested in hearing about my LA City experience -- it was dramatic, for sure! I was one over the first day -- which put me in decent shape going into Sunday. But yesterday was a little disappointing -- a bout of the stomach flu caused me some problems and I shot a 76 -- which put me near the bottom of the pack of qualifiers  -- 149 and the cut-off was 151. But then I went on to shoot 5-under, a tournament record -- 67! I was even for the 3 days with a 216 and claimed third place in the division. Oh, and I made two Eagles - another first!

Lincoln

Now You're Probably Wondering How This All Works...

Now if you're anything like I was, you’re probably wondering how this all works… How could a simple technique possibly create all of these gains in accuracy, distance, and consistency? Well, like I said before, the science can get a little complicated… But a great analogy is to think of a water skier. Just as you'd expect, when the skier is directly behind the boat, he is pulled along at the same speed the boat is traveling. But if you've ever been on waterskis you know that when the boat turns, or when you are off to the side, not only do you get pulled back towards the centerline... you can actually travel faster than the boat itself!

And here's the important thing to realize... waterskier turning

The boat isn't pulling you any faster... you are simply being flung out by a powerful centrifugal force that is generated by the physics of the whole thing. So what does any of this have to do with your golf swing? Well it turns out your hands operate much like the boat, and your clubhead acts a lot like the skier at the end of the rope... And if you get your club in the right position as you approach impact, the same forces that propelled the skier can be put to work on your clubhead!

And here's the best part...

Because this force throws your clubhead out towards the ball... not only does it give you more clubhead speed, it actually helps you square up the clubface at the same time! And just like the boat didn't have to travel any faster to speed up the skier... you can get these benefits without swinging your arms and body faster. Unfortunately most of us are in the exact opposite situation... with the club positioned so that this force is working against us, slowing down our club and making it harder to square the clubface. Tapping into this force is at the core of my new teaching method... And the key piece is a shallowing of the club in transition, which sets everything else into motion. Now if you stop to think about it, I bet you’ve already experienced this in your own game… Think back to one of the best shots you’ve ever hit. You know, that pure, solid strike that carried an extra 10 yards past your average. Really stop and take a minute to picture it. And I want you to think back to what that swing felt like.

Was it a hard, aggressive swing that you muscled through? Of course not. I bet it felt smooth, easy… even effortless.

And you know why?

Because you were harnessing the powerful centrifugal force generated by the water skier movement… instead of fighting it!

And that’s the beauty of this system… once you get your club in the right position at the top, you’re paddling downstream, tapping into the powerful physical forces that want to throw your club head right at the ball. 

Introducing The Ballstriking Blueprint

Until recently, the only way to learn this stuff was to come see me in private lessons… and with my tight schedule I know this isn’t a realistic option for a lot of golfers. That’s why I decided to create a comprehensive video coaching system that will teach you my entire system from A-Z - right from the comfort of your own home. You’ll learn exactly how to implement this technique at every stage of your swing - the backswing, the critical transition move, the downswing, and the follow through - all packed into 2 hours of high-def video. Not only that but we’ve loaded it up with all of the very best drills and feels that I’ve developed in teaching this to my students so that you can coach and monitor yourself. This program will improve your ball flight whether you’ve been playing for years or are a complete beginner… No matter your age or athletic ability… And no matter what you’re currently struggling with. The program is called The Ballstriking Blueprint, and it is an online instructional program. No waiting for DVDs to arrive in the mail – sign up today and you will get instant, lifetime access to our membership website where you can watch and re-watch all of the videos in The Ballstriking Blueprint.

Here are just some of the things you will learn inside the membership area:
The “magic move” in transition that studies found in 39 out of 40 touring professionals and almost NO amateurs… This subtle move taps into powerful forces that not only increase your clubhead speed, but help you square your clubface in the process
The backswing mistake caused by modern club designs that kills your consistency, leads to slices and hooks, and drains your power… and a simple drill you can do in your living room to permanently eliminate it from your game in less than 5 minutes
One small swing tweak that will have you hitting 7-iron where you used to hit 5-iron, and 9-iron where you used to hit a 7… I can virtually guarantee you’ve never heard this simple adjustment that takes 1-2 clubs off every iron shot!
The single most important thing you can do to improve your swing right now… This drill is so simple you can practice it from the comfort of your home or office… even if you don’t have time to hit the range
The 3 common downswing mistakes higher handicap players make with their upper body… Hint: they all stem from the same underlying cause and once you understand this you can eliminate 90% of your mishits
A simple drill using a basketball that ingrains the perfect lower body action into your swing. Practice this for 5 minutes to get your club whipping effortlessly into a perfectly square impact position for solid, pure, and consistent contact
Why starting the downswing with a “bump” or “slide” of your hips might be the worst advice you’ve ever gotten - and how it might be costing you anywhere from 5 - 10 strokes a round
The very best drills you can do at the office or at home while watching TV… these will double or even triple how fast you improve, especially if you don’t have a lot of time to hit the driving range
The 4 deadly backswing mistakes that leave you virtually no chance of hitting a good ball… and how to eradicate each from your game in just minutes
A small elbow adjustment that prevents you from getting into the super-common top of swing position that virtually guarantees you come “over the top”…
The secret of “parametric” acceleration that the best ball strikers use to add “free” distance to every shot they take… and how you can do the same in a matter of minutes
Why 9 out of 10 golfers fail to make swing changes, and the two “freeze” drills that force swing adjustments into your muscle memory in just a fraction of the time
Why most golfers have been taught the wrong thing about “lag,” and why it’s causing them to hit slices, blocks, and lose power…
How an ordinary household chair can correct a common lower-body mistake… you’ll be amazed at how accurate your shots become once you’ve eliminated this common flaw

Can You Really Learn This Just By Watching Videos?

Now you might be wondering, “Can I really learn this powerful swing method simply by watching videos?”

And it’s a great question.

Here’s the thing. I’ve been teaching golf for over 20 years now… and so I know first-hand the value of live coaching. I thought long and hard about this before releasing my program out “into the wild.” As a teacher, nothing is more important than my reputation. That’s why before I put my seal of approval on it, I wanted to make sure this program not only teaches you the “magic move,” but actually produces real, measurable improvements in your game - quickly and easily. And so I’ve put together an amazing bonus package, designed to give you all the benefits of live coaching - without the need for me to be standing there on the lesson tee with you. And here’s the best part… I’m including these bonus videos - all 2.5 hours of them - completely free of charge when you join today!

Bonus #1: Full Student Lessons

The correct technique is the same for everyone… after all, the science doesn’t change depending on who is holding the club… But a beginner needs to focus on different things than a low handicapper… and an athletic “young-gun” needs different coaching than an older player who doesn’t have the flexibility that he used to… Not only that, my experience on the lesson tee has taught me that not everyone learns the same way… A concept, drill or “feel” that instantly *clicks* for one golfer can fall completely flat for the next. And so to make sure you know exactly how to apply this technique in your own game, I’ve included 4 student lessons for you to watch, just as if you were on the lesson tee with us. I’ve chosen 4 students of different shapes, sizes, ages, and skill levels… and we work on different parts of the swing in each lesson… And so no matter what your swing looks like right now, you’ll see how I apply these concepts with a golfer whose game is similar to yours. 

Dave Before and AfterDave's Lesson:

First up is our beginner, Dave, who as you would expect was terribly inconsistent and producing a bunch of different mishits. I corrected some common beginner flaws and got him started with the “magic move.”If you are a new player this will be a great lesson for you to watch!

Matt Before and AfterMatt's Lesson:

Matt is a solid player but he had been struggling with a frustrating loss of distance. First I gave him some simple drills to generate more power from his lower body. From there we worked on his transition move, and the motion of his right elbow in particular, to get that powerful “whoosh” feeling back into his swing! 

Aaron Before and AfterAaron's Lesson:

Next up is Aaron, a younger player who hits the ball a long way but still gets into trouble from time to time and hits the occasional “blocked” shot or push-fade. He is a classic example of a very common swing pattern among better players… not coming over the top but pulling the club handle straight down from the top. I gave him some backswing "freeze" drills that helped him shallow the club in transition almost automatically... 

Andy's Lesson:

And finally there’s Andy… Andy is an older gentleman whose lack of flexibility was making it harder for him to generate the clubhead speed he wanted. I helped him shallow the club and improved his body rotation through the ball, which led to more solid and consistent contact.
You’ll get all 4 lessons - over 2 hours of video - included with your purchase of The Ballstriking Blueprint at no extra cost!

But I didn't stop there. There's also...

Bonus #2: Distance "Hacks"

We all want to hit the ball farther. Not only does it make the game a heck of a lot easier, but nothing beats the feeling of watching a towering shot soar straight down the middle of the fairway. And let’s face it, it’s no fun being the short-hitter in the group! But all too often my students think the only way to gain distance is to swing the club faster… which can sound like a tall order, especially as we grow older. Now of course it’s true that all else being equal, a higher clubhead speed does produce more distance… And you should expect to increase your clubhead speed as you incorporate the magic move of shallowing the club in transition that I cover in depth in The Ballstriking Blueprint… But there’s more to the story than just that!

Let me show you what I mean… Take a look at the 2 shots on the right. The first was hit with 96 mph of clubhead speed, and the second was hit with 97… Yet the first shot traveled a whopping 279.1 yards while the second only went 259.6! So what gives? Why the huge discrepancy in distance for 2 shots with virtually identical clubhead speeds? The answer lies in all those other numbers… your vertical launch, your spin rate, your angle of attack, and a host of other factors that come together to determine how far your shot carries and how far it rolls.

And that’s great news… because while most of us will never match the swing speed of a Dustin Johnson or Bubba Watson, we can all do things to lower our spin rates, change our angles of attack, or tweak our launch angles. And that’s what the “Distance Hacks” video is all about. In this video, you’re going to learn how to hit the ball farther… NOT by increasing your clubhead speed, but by controlling those other factors to get the most out of whatever swing speed you DO have.

Imagine how much lower you’d shoot if your drives rolled out an extra 10, 20, or even 30 yards… Or if you could play a 7 or 8-iron where you used to need a 6… And if you could do so without swinging any harder or faster! Well you can, and in this video I’m going to teach you exactly how. Distance Hacks is valued at $37, but it’s included with your purchase today, completely free of charge.

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我們能有這麼好的一位教練，實屬難得啊~ 真希望他能來台灣玩玩，我一定要好好當面謝謝他！:)