How My Swing Patterns Are Built – From Base to Performance
People often ask me how I build a swing pattern.
Not copy one.
Not tweak one.
Build one.
Because patterns aren’t random collections of feels.
They are structured solutions to a very specific question:
How do you create power in a way that is achievable and repeatable?
It Starts With Power
I never start with positions.
I start with power.
How is the base pendulum being stimulated?
What is driving the motion?
Where is the speed coming from?
If the power protocol isn’t clear, everything else becomes fragile.
So layer one is always the same:
Build the engine first.
Then Comes the Intersection
Once power is defined, the pattern splits.
Different golfers stimulate power differently.
Some patterns favor early release structures.
Some favor trail-side dominance.
Some favor backside entry.
This is where release style and ground usage intersect.
And this is where patterns begin to separate.
Not visually — but internally.
Geometry and Follow-Through
After the engine is built and the release style is defined, I look at geometry.
What kind of arc does this pattern want?
How does the club exit?
Where is the speed aimed?
Performance is layered on top — not built from scratch.
The pattern dictates what is natural.
The Achievable Lens
I only care about achievable patterns.
If a motion requires extreme timing, elite flexibility, or constant correction, it’s not useful to me.
A pattern must:
• Make sense to the brain
• Allow the body to react
• Produce speed without violence
• Hold up under pressure
If it doesn’t pass that test, I don’t teach it.
Why Patterns Matter More Than Tips
Most golf instruction tries to fix isolated faults.
But faults don’t live in isolation.
They live inside patterns.
If you apply advice from a completely different pattern, you create conflict.
That’s why I care more about helping you understand which puzzle you’re actually solving.
Once the pattern fits, development accelerates.
The Point
All great players look different.
But they aren’t random.
They are structured.
They operate within clear internal systems.
That’s what I try to build. Not swings. Patterns.
Swing Development for Real
If you’re serious about swing development, the best question you can ask yourself is this:
Which pattern fits you?
Take the quiz below. It only takes two minutes.
START THE JOURney – FIND YOUR OLD SChool PATTERN
Your inspirations and your subconscious view of the golf swing matter more than anything when it comes to making a lasting swing change. The goal is to find the pattern that fits you best. Take the quiz and check out the best choice for you below:
FMM EDUCATIONAL PATTERN PAGES
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Trail Power Hitter Pattern: The Invisible Vertical Power
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Aggressive Fluid Release Pattern: Cracking the Hogan Enigma
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Big Arc Swinger Pattern: From Nicklaus to Woods to Scheffler
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Main Website Pages
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FMM Video Articles — See It. Read It. Understand It.
In early 2025, I started my YouTube channel (find it here), and the format has really grown on me. It allows me to explain, demonstrate, and cover things that text simply can’t. The real…
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All Articles Library – All Creations in One Place
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FMM Academy – Which Pattern Fits You?
Golf instruction has never suffered from a lack of information. It has suffered from a lack of understanding. The FMM Academy was built to help golfers understand why great swings work, how different players…
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Swing Styles Articles – Explaining Old School Variations
I categorize golf swings into different styles for the sake of clarity and understanding. No golfer fits perfectly into a single swing style, but without a structured framework, you’re essentially shooting in the dark….
Old School General Articles
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Ben Hogan vs Jack Nicklaus Grip: What’s the Real Difference?
All the old-timers cared about one thing first and foremost. Almost as if it were the gatekeeper to their swing worlds. The grip. Why is it so important? Because it directly connects to how…
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How Lee Trevino Built One of Golf’s Most Accurate Swings
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Why Jack Nicklaus Swing Work – Free of Modern “Rules”
Most people have Ben Hogan as their swing god, and sure, he’s awesome, but my personal favorite will always be Jack Nicklaus Swing. The Golden Bear. It’s the simplicity and effortless feel of it…
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The Swinging Protocol – In the Core of all Great Golfers?
I have a special interest in the golf world, and that is to understand what actually built the best swings of all time. Not just how they look, but what truly built them. What…
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A Powerful Golf Swing Clips It – Stop Chasing Divots
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Perform Your Backswing in Front of Yourself – The Vertical Lift
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