There's got to be a fine line where I can find I'm still throwing the ball how I usually throw it, but it's able to dive down after a certain height and get to the guy.
You can't find a bad count to throw a curveball.
The three most important pitches I threw in my life were all fastballs.
When you're spinning a two-seam, getting on the side of the ball to get more run or sink can be good, but it can really be detrimental to your four-seam.
We had to adjust and threw a few more rise balls and curves but it worked.
I've got a lot more control with my wedges.
You know, it's a different deal - throwing a football as opposed to throwing a baseball.
I'm a breaking-ball pitcher.
For the most part, when you play a full shot from the primary rough at your course, you're gauging how close to a standard shot you can hit based on your lie in the grass.
I never actually thought about my delivery. I was always just throwing the ball.
The key is to hit the ball first, then the sand. Even if you catch it a bit thin, you'll still get plenty of run. Hitting it fat is what you want to avoid.
My fingers are too short to enable me to get grip enough on the ball to pitch a deep curve, so that I have been compelled to depend more on drops, straight balls and the different artifices known to pitchers to deceive the batter.
I typically opt for a fade when I'm hitting into greens. It's just an easier shot to control.
Hideki Irabu had a very good curveball. Just a straight up and down, swing-and-miss curveball.
The biggest mistake is trying to pinch down on the ball and ripping out a big divot, often hitting the ground before the ball. You'll dig up some turf, but you won't create much backspin.
I grew up in an era where the perfect drive was a line drive, with quite a bit more spin.
If you pick up that information, the first metre or two, the ball coming out of the hand, you can analyse what's coming.
Within the changing room, everyone has always known I'm best when I pitch the ball up and get a little bit of movement.
I like using a 75-percent swing for wedge shots instead of full force.
I preach about getting the ball in the air.
I know I can throw.
The numbers don't lie, so make sure to come in with an open mind when it comes to building your bag. For example, the brand that helps you drive it longer and straighter might not suit you best when it comes to your short game.
I think, obviously, there's a bunch of technology with TrackMan, and all of the different launch monitors, that help tell you what is best. But, for me, it's a lot about what is going to come out from that initial window of hitting that ball.
My throwing motion is what it is.
You'll find that one-length irons are far more versatile around the greens. You can vary the trajectory more, your distance control will improve because you can choke down more if you want.
