3GSS STAGE 4

SHOT SHAPING — Designing the Ball’s Path

DON’T SHAPE YOUR SWING. SHAPE THE BALL.

The central S4 question is not “Does the swing look good?” It is “Can the player intentionally produce the Ball Flight the shot requires?”

CONTENTS

1. The Role and Purpose of S4

2. Core Shot-Shaping Language

3. Reading Cause and Effect

4. Shape Control Through G1, G2, and G3

5. The Basic Shape Matrix

6. Teaching Progression

7. Drills and Performance Tests

8. Standards by Player Level

9. Diagnosis and Correction

10. Stock Shot and Hidden Paths

11. The Bridge from S4 to S4.5

12. Instructor Checklist