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The Spin Axis - Golf Podcast

The Spin Axis - Golf Podcast

By: Erik J. Barzeski Tyson Deskins Jayson Nickol
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The Spin Axis is a conversation among golf coaches and instructors. We discuss the latest in teaching methods and techniques, equipment, training aids, and technology. Episodes are 20 minutes or shorter so you can listen to an entire episode on your way to work (or the course).© 2025 The Spin Axis Podcast Golf
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  • 085: Snake Draft — Six Things Junior Golfers Need to Learn

    085: Snake Draft — Six Things Junior Golfers Need to Learn
    Oct 20 2026
    What do junior golfers really need to learn to develop their games? In this snake draft, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson (and then Tyson, Jayson, and Erik ) pick six priorities, from understanding why a junior wants to play golf and having realistic expectations about the time and commitment improvement requires, to building a solid setup and avoiding excessive turn in the swing. They also discuss controlling speed, developing short-game skills before frustration sets in, and using programs like Operation 36 to help beginners get on the course and experience scoring sooner. The central theme is that junior development isn’t just about hitting the ball well or generating power—it’s about motivation, fundamentals, short-game skills, and understanding that getting better takes time.

    Junior Learning Snake Draft:

    1. Why? (Erik)
    2. Too Much Turn (Jayson)
    3. A Good Setup (Tyson)
    4. Controlling Speed (Tyson)
    5. Operation 36 (Jayson)
    6. Time Commitment (Erik)

    Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins

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    If you enjoyed this episode, please share that with us and your friends on Instagram @thespinaxis or Twitter/X @thespinaxis. You can also share or visit our site at https://thespinaxis.com/.
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    21 mins
  • 084: Mailbag #4 — Shorter Drivers, Favorite Drills, and External Focus

    084: Mailbag #4 — Shorter Drivers, Favorite Drills, and External Focus
    Oct 13 2026
    The guys tackle five listener questions covering a range of golf instruction and equipment topics. They discuss whether shortening a driver to 45 or even 44 inches can improve driving accuracy, the one drill they would keep if they could use only one for the rest of their careers, and the potential downsides of external-focus swing instruction. They also consider what their students who make the biggest improvements tend to have in common and whether golfers with strong grips should weaken them to produce higher-launching shots with more spin.

    Questions:

    1. Thoughts on Cutting Down a Driver?
    2. One Drill to Use Forever?
    3. Downsides to External Attention?
    4. What do Biggest Improvers Have in Common?
    5. Strong Grip Worth Weakening?

    Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins

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    If you enjoyed this episode, please share that with us and your friends on Instagram @thespinaxis or Twitter/X @thespinaxis. You can also share or visit our site at https://thespinaxis.com/.
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    20 mins
  • 083: Backswing Pelvis Thrust

    083: Backswing Pelvis Thrust
    Oct 6 2026

    Pelvis thrust toward the ball during the backswing is an extremely common swing fault, and the guys break down how to recognize it, what causes it, and what problems it can create. Thrust often starts at setup with the golfer’s pressure too far toward the heels, then shows up as the pelvis moves toward the ball, the trail knee extends, and pressure shifts toward the trail toes rather than allowing the torso to turn the pelvis. The resulting reduction in pelvis turn can lead to compensations such as early extension, rolling the club inside, heel strikes, and shanks, with internal hip mobility and the golfer’s attempt to “turn” from the lead side sometimes contributing to the problem.

    Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins

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    If you enjoyed this episode, please share that with us and your friends on Instagram @thespinaxis or Twitter/X @thespinaxis. You can also share or visit our site at https://thespinaxis.com/.
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    19 mins
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