Swing sequence: Martin Kaymer
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Kaymer swing sequence, 1
FAVORITE MOVE No. 1: Martin looks super-athletic and his hips and shoulders point slightly to the left of the target - the ideal starting point for a power fade. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Charlie King; photo: Fred Vuich)
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Kaymer swing sequence, 2
The club head stays outside of Martin’s hands, and doesn’t get whipped inside, reducing the chances of him rotating the club face and hitting it left. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Charlie King; photo: Fred Vuich)
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Kaymer swing sequence, 3
Martin does a very good job of turning his upper body against the relative stability, or resistance, of his lower body, setting up a powerful coil. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Charlie King; photo: Fred Vuich)
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Kaymer swing sequence, 4
Nothing here really tells you that he’s a fader or drawer of the ball, as the club face is very neutral - i.e., not open or shut. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Charlie King; photo: Fred Vuich)
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Kaymer swing sequence, 5
Jack Nicklaus faded the ball from a very upright position at the top of the backswing, whereas Kaymer’s arm/swing plane is much shallower. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Charlie King; photo: Fred Vuich)
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Kaymer swing sequence, 6
FAVORITE MOVE No. 2: Kaymer’s lower body is turning and clearing ahead of his chest, creating separation between his upper and lower body - a key to power. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Charlie King; photo: Fred Vuich)
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Kaymer swing sequence, 7
Martin continues to clear his lower body but the club shaft is on the high side of a draw swing plane, which is what creates the fade. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Charlie King; photo: Fred Vuich)
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Kaymer swing sequence, 8
At impact, his chest has gotten closer to catching his hips and the club face is slightly open to the swing path, which produces a left-to-right ball flight. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Charlie King; photo: Fred Vuich)
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Kaymer swing sequence, 9
FAVORITE MOVE No. 3: The ball starts parallel to the line his shoulders were on at address. Note the forearm rotation and re-hinging of the wrists, a key to speed. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Charlie King; photo: Fred Vuich)
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Kaymer swing sequence, 10
The finish is definitely that of a fade player, with the shaft closer to his ears rather than down his back. Terrific balance! (Analysis: GCA lead coach Charlie King; photo: Fred Vuich)
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