Review
“As a fellow analyst on the Golf Channel, I have gotten to know firsthand Michael Breed’s passion and deep knowledge about using video swing analysis to significantly improve your game. If lowering your score is important to you, this is a must-read!” — Curt Byrum, PGA Tour winner and Golf Channel analyst”Michael Breed has pioneered the use of video swing analysis in golf instruction. From beginner to professional, players of all levels will benefit from this comprehensive, revolutionary guide.” — Mike Summa, Head Golf Professional, Stanwich Club, ranked #1 in Golf Digest Best Teachers in Connecticut 2005-2008″Michael Breed’s teaching with video swing analysis was instrumental in my development as a Tour Professiona [Read More...]
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April 14th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
I was rummaging through a book store on vacation and saw this one on the shelf. It looked interesting and I figured it would at least give me something to read for a few days. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it and have now re-read it several times.
Bottom line: This is a very good book for the more analytical student of the game. It is a great choice for the intermediate or advanced golfer looking to refine his or her swing without risking yet another swing change by going to a pro. If you have a video camera and want to look at details of your swing, this book will be a terrific support tool. What is demonstrated looks to be a so-called “modern swing” with two-plane technique as is used by the vast majority of golfers.
Best features: There are 176 photos as counted by the author and publisher. The format makes for fast reading and easy understanding yet it is not a simplistic book aimed at beginners.
All aspects of the setup and swing are described in text and demonstrated in photographs. In areas where there is room for misinterpretation or where errors are common, typical mistakes in setup or swing are also clearly demonstrated. While you will get maximum benefit from the book if you do have a video camera, the latter is not necessary to get plenty of help and ideas from the material.
If you are analytical and have played the game for awhile, you might want to give Michael Breed’s book a try. My only reservation for beginners is that I think the material might overwhelm the novice though the photos would be of benefit. Best wishes.
April 14th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
I first got to know Michael years ago when I served as a consultant to GOLF Magazine in selecting their Top 100 Teachers in America (a list Michael was well-qualified to make). A few weeks ago, he and I had a conversation and I told him about a study we were planning on doing with the PGA of America on how to effectively use video analysis to improve golf swings. Michael sent me this book, and I was deeply impressed for two reasons. First, he covers all the bases on how to use video to improve golf swings. Second, Michael has written a book, not for the golf professional, but for the average recreational golfer. In other words, this highly talented and successful golf instructor shares with the average golfer the secrets for successfully using technology to develop a better golf game. The information in this book is just like having a golf pro in your home available at anytime. The easy to follow suggestions provide a formula for long-term success in golf. This fresh approach brings average golfers into the world of top teaching pros in an engaging, informative, innovative and fun format. Any one seriously interested in improving their game needs this book.