On 25/04/02 13:54, "Jon Glass" <jonglass_at_mac.com> wrote:
> on 4/25/02 4:48 AM, Laurent Daudelin at nemesys_at_cox.rr.com wrote:
>
>> Hmmm, I don't know. I just know that I can play it. Since I don't play very
>> often, I'm always pretty bad at the beginning, but after some strokes, I
>> become better at aiming the swing properly while taking the wind into
>> account. I'm able to play a whole 18 this way. I don't know what you're
>> having problem with. It requires some speed and precision, but once you get
>> the hang of it, it's relatively easy to swing properly...
>
> I can't let go fast enough. As soon as I pull the "rubber band", it is maxed
> out. I had a friend try to "show me how to do it" and he gave up in
> frustration too. After taking 16 shots, including penalties, to get off the
> tee, you kind of don't have any more incentive to continue playing the hole.
> (sheesh, I'm worse on the Newt than in real life! Why would I want to do
> that???) :-) I suppose I must keep trying, but I doubt I will ever be fast
> enough...
Well, I'm not actually tapping, but dragging the pen. For the stroke, I drag
the pen, starting on the rubber band and down (toward me or the bottom of
the Newt, obviously). The trick is to lift the pen right at the good spot.
Try that.
-Laurent.
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