This is a perfect example of how difficult it is to change a swing pattern, especially when the change involves making almost the opposite movements the player is used to. It is commonly said that golfers should use their “natural swing”, and that they will be better off not messing with what they always gravitate towards. Working with “what the player has” as opposed to trying to make changes is a popular sentiment among teaching pros who prefer to offer small tweaks and bits of advice to help the player hit the ball a little better that day or to fix a certain type of shot that has been vexing the student.