Frequently Asked Questions About the Inpractis DSR
Q: What is the Inpractis DSR™?
A: The Inpractis DSR™ is a powerful digital video recording device that golfers can use to record, play back and analyze their swing, simultaneously from two angles, right at the driving range.
Q: What does it take to get started?
A: Very little:
Q: How much does it cost to use the DSR?
A: You may purchase time on the DSR by purchasing an Inpractis Swing Card that is preloaded with session minutes. Several denominations of Swing Cards are available, with higher value Swing Cards offering both savings and convenience. Swing Cards can be purchased at the range Pro Shop in the following denominations (not all ranges sell all denominations):
** Some ranges also offer Student Swing Cards. These are only available for students of range Teaching Pros. Q: Can I pay with a credit card?
A: Yes, at some ranges. We are starting to implement credit card payment at many ranges. Credit cards work differently from the Swing Card in that you purchase time in sessions. For example, you can buy a 15 minute, 30 minute, or hour on the machine. Once you start that session it will run for the length of time you selected. During that time you can do what ever you want and record as many swings as you like. The only way to pause the time is buy going into Help mode. (Remember, it will fall out of help mode if you aren't really looking for help.)
At the end of the session, you will be invited to continue your session by reswiping your credit card. This will allow you to extend the session for an additional 15 minutes.
Q: Since I am buying time in "Sessions" is it less expensive than the minute by minute Swing Cards?
A: Yes, the typical pricing for a credit cards session is as follows:
Q: Can I try the system without having to buy a Swing Card or using my credit card?
A: Yes, you can use the free demo to become familiar with the user interface. You can examine some of our model swings using our Playback and Compare modes. Some ranges allow you to record a single swing for free, although you won't be able to save it.
Q: Can I take my swing home to look at?
A: Yes. You can take your swing home on a USB 2.0 Flash Drive. These devices are available from the pro shop of the range featuring the Inpractis DSR™ or from any computer or electronic store.
Q: What do I need at home to view the swing?
A: If you want to take swings home to analyze on your computer, you will need the following:
Q: What are the recommended USB Flash Drives?
A: Though we cannot guarantee that every flash drive on the market will work, our experience is that they pretty much do. As of late 2006, we have no reported incompatibilities. Even Flash drives with U3 work properly. You may also use your iPod.
Q: Can I use my iPod to download swings?
A: Yes, you can use your iPod or any other MP3 player that behaves as a USB drive. You will need to carry your USB cable to plug it into the DSR.
Q: Can I view my swing on my TV?
A: Not unless you can connect your computer to your TV. The video you bring home is in the form of an AVI file commonly viewed on computers.
Q: Can I view my swing on my Mac?
A: The .swi file format we use is based on .wmv. If you rename a swing to have the extension .wmv, you will be able to watch it using a .wmv viewer like Microsoft Media Player. Obviously, you will lose the nice features available on the DSR and in SwingPractis, such as the simultaneous view of both angles of your swing.
Q: What model swings are available?
A: Several model swings are available on the Inpractis DSR kiosk and others are available for download in the Swing Library on this website. Inpractis will continue to add swings as they become available. As a member of the Players Club, you get premium swings like Joe Ogilvie.
Q: How can I get a model swing for home?
A: Some model swings are available for download on the Swing Library page. By creating a free account, you will have access to more swings. If you join the Players Club for a small annual fee, you also get swings from Tour Pros like Joe Ogilvie.
Q: How do I know what is wrong with my swing?
A: Many people see their swing for the first time on the Inpractis DSR™ kiosk. They often will immediately identify problems that they would like to fix. For example, their head is moving up, down and sideways. The best way to find out is by seeing your local pro. The driving range that features the Inpractis DSR also has teaching professionals that can quickly help you identify where your swing needs work. They will be able to show you on the DSR or on their own video system. They will then provide you with swing drills to practice. In between lessons, the DSR is the perfect tool to check your progress and assure that you are executing the drill properly.
Q: Do I have to use a Pro?
A: No. Though a teaching professional can save you hours of time by quickly identifying problems and providing drills to solve the problems, many people will choose to work on their own. The Inpractis website, www.inpractis.com, features swing tips. Also, you can subscribe to one or more of the many golf magazines that specialize in providing assistance in what to look for in your swing. Finally, the Golf Channel is a cable station that provides significant programming dedicated to teaching the golf swing.
Q: How should I use my time on the Inpractis DSR™?
A: You will find a routine that works best for you. If you aren't sure where your swing has problems, you may want to take that lesson first. Otherwise, you should use a 5 minute session to capture several swings using a short iron, a mid iron, a long iron, and your woods. You can look at them at the range or you can review them at home. You can compare your swing to a model swing to start to see what looks different. You will need to be careful, because it might look different in many ways, but some will be more important than others. Again, the teaching pro can help you focus your attention on the right areas. Usually, you will see some key issues you will want to address.
Q: What if I know where I have a problem? How should I use the DSR to help me fix it?
A: If you know the area of your swing that you want to change, then an interactive session with the DSR is the best. You will want to warm up first. When you are ready to "fix" your problem, you should start a session on the DSR. Think about the swing thought that will change the behavior of your swing and hit a ball. Go back to the DSR's screen to view that part of your swing. You can easily move the video scroll bar to the point in your swing, since the white vertical line on the scroll bar marks the hit point. By touching the scroll bar in the approximate area you can then frame forward or backward to the exact point of your swing that you want to review. You can now see if you achieved the new behavior. If not, you may need to change your swing thought or focus on that point harder. Push the Record tab and go hit another ball focusing on the swing thought. Come back and review again. There is no need to play the whole swing. For example, if you are working on keeping your hands ahead of the ball at impact, go straight to the impact point and see if you fixed the problem. Repeat these steps until you can achieve the proper swing element several times in a row. By this time, you should start to be able to feel when you are doing it right without having to see it. Now is a good time to end the session and go over to another stall to commit the new "fix" into muscle memory. You might want to save the last 10 or 15 balls to go back to the DSR to check whether you are still doing the swing element properly. This may take several sessions to fully commit the motion to muscle memory. Remember, if you are like most people, you have been hitting literally hundreds of balls the incorrect way and that has been deeply ingrained in your muscles. Give your self time to undo it. The DSR will help you do it quicker by not letting you slip back in to your old ways.
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