Sharp hooks and knee bending

[Yoshi]

Hi Mike,

Although I am not sure, I believe I start hitting low hooks when my lower back is tired/sore (either from golfing the previous day, or just tired after hitting too many balls at the range). I remember last lesson where you pointed out my tendency to bend my knees during my downswing, which I might be doing to give my back some relief... if that's true, my center is lower and club moves forward, causing me to hit off the club heel and duff behind the ball... Could this be the case? What can I do to keep my knees from bending during downswing?

Yoshi

[Michael Jacobs]

Yoshi,
The problem is exactly like you describe in the above post
Sounds like also when you get tired you start to develop what we would call an inadequate pivot.

How have your scores been on the course?

[Yoshi]

Thanks Mike,

My scores have been ok but inconsistent. I might try to hold off on hitting too many balls at the driving range, or just not go too often.
Is there anything I could do to correct myself when I get into this rut?
By the way, is your lesson season pretty much done for 2008?

Yoshi

[Michael Jacobs]

Keep working on your pivot yoshi! Review explosive golf show #4. The season has been continuing with the pleasant weather. I will keep going until it gets under 50 degrees