The simple lesson that has me hitting the best golf shots of my life
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- One aspect of the golf swing I have never understood was the release and I've been doing it wrong this whole time. The release is one of the most important parts of the golf swing, yet nobody talks about it. In this lesson I learn how the release is similar to a two hand bounce pass in basketball.
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CONTACT INFO:
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Zach's info:
If you are interested in taking a golf lesson with Zach, reach out to him on instagram @zachberhow.instruction or email him at zachberhow.instruction@gmail.com
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:32 Identifying the ground strike issue
03:10 How to release the club
05:04 Working with a tee
08:13 Slap drill
10:55 Talking progress of the swing
13:04 Keeping the head back
15:12 Bring hands back
17:08 giveaway results
17:36 best range session - Спорт
Do the pros consciously think about firing their wrists at impact or does the hip rotation square the club face?
I had a lesson from a korn ferry pro and he said no pro try’s to time or even think about snapping their wrists, their club face closes naturally with hip rotation.
Thoughts?
Heck yeah, that’s a fantastic question. I think this is what I was most confused with whenever I first went to Zach. We’ll definitely discuss this in the Q&A. Thanks brother!
@@ErndogGolf thanks my man. I watched a video from Grant Horvat who’s a pretty dang good UA-cam golfer. He was doing a video on changing his swing because he said he felt he was too handsy with his swing (flicking the wrists) and not progressing.
He is changing his swing to work on hip rotation to progress to the next level. Only reason I’m telling you this is I don’t want to see you chasing a high handicap swing when you’re trying to progress to scratch golf.
@@werdyYa, those high handicappers like Ben Hogan never really knew how to swing a golf club.🙄
“Rotate and snap down”
“It takes about a year to build a consistent swing” - I needed to hear that. Thanks Coach Zach! Let’s me know I’m on the right path.. Your swing looks amazing Ernie!
Dude I needed to hear that too! Thanks my man!
Zach is an amazing coach/ instructor. As someone who started about the same time as you and has had 2 teachers and about 12 lessons, I learned more in 2 videos and it has completely jumped me up a level. He makes some of these concepts that newer golfers are always hearing and striving for crystal clear by the way he breaks them down to the basics. The in to out swing has been such a struggle, and the concept he shows of keeping your turn facing backward while you move your hips latterly then dropping into your turn was priceless. It was in another video of yours and was like a light bulb going off. Combined with the hand movement . Thanks for the videos !
The excitement in your voice about your practice session says everything. Priceless
Thanks Zach!!!
This is so true. My swing has transformed since watching your guys' videos and golf has never been more fun
You got a great coach! Have gotten a lot of useful info out of the discussions on release. Very good.
Just got back from the range, needed to leave a comment and say that this video helped me tremendously!!! I was hitting them straighter and with a much more relaxed swing. Loved it.
Can’t wait to put this into practice on the course!
Zach is such an interesting and knowledgable character. I love when he quotes famous pros or instantly can think of a top professionals swing and brings up an examples. I think the viewership would love a podcast style episode with Zach about his golf journey/philosophy/inspirations.
Dude funny you mention that! I’ve been thinking of doing a sit down Q&A style video with him!
@@ErndogGolf Lets gooo! Your lucky to have found him, the dating analogy to finding a golf instructor is so true.
Finally, it has become clear to me. I am very grateful for sharing the video’s. Zach is great coach, with clear explanations. 🥳
Great to hear!
Great video! Zach is the best. Your videos have inspired me to go back to all the notes I took from previous lessons with him and commit to it. Shot my PB 80 last week. He is SO good and gave me a foundation for a really good golf game. It just have to trust and commit to it. I've seen a TON of instructors over my golf life and never played better than what I used what he taught me. I feel like I can push my handicap low now...just keep tweaking it.
That’s freaking awesome man. Yeah, his golf swing is timeless. I’ve learned so much since I started working with him!
Well done! Good series.
Man. I LOVE watching your videos!
Thanks so much Jonny! Means a lot man!
This video was fantastic. Zach is such a good teacher, you are so lucky to have him
Thanks so much for watching! Yeah, Zach is the absolute man!
been waiting for an Erndog upload! Keep up the great work!!!
Thanks my man! Every Friday at 6PM Central!
Loving the content and the swing progression Ernie, keep it up!
Thank you so much!
So cool! I totally respect your journey and I think you have a very solid approach to getting there.
I appreciate that!
I literally just had this lesson with my coach last week. Was great to see from a 3rd person perspective. Great stuff
Hahaha that’s so freaking cool!
Thanks for sharing. New sub here. My Coach just passed few weeks ago. I'm glad your Coach gives drill that he gave me to do, I can so much identify. I'm getting confident just watching and rehearsing. Thanks 🙏
Sorry for your loss 🙏 I’m glad Zach’s instructions are helping!
I played golf for 4 or 5 years from 13 years old and took it back up 14 years later. Well stumbled on this video today and been playing again for a year and damn that's a good coach bro he's got a plan your loving it looks like he's loving it you guys got a plan and it's working! I'm gonna look back through your videos my bro look for some nuggets of gold I can use! I'm only an 11 handicap by the way.. keep it up bro I'm invested now 😅
Thanks brother! I appreciate the support and there’s a lot of great nugs in the lesson vids! Keep me posted on your season!
Yerp, my back swing is my true disaster. Ruins my tee game and my problem is the same. Thin shots and I do hold onto my L too long. The bounce pass and tee picking is the new drill. I must stop being fearful of hitting the ground!!! Best of luck Ernie.
Thanks brother, good luck!
Now that was one one good lesson. Thanks for sharing, Erndog!
Thanks for watching my friend!
Great lesson, I'm glad I watched it. The bounce pass is similar to one of my favorite feels ill have to try that one and the right hand off the grip back to the grip. Good stuff and thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching man!
Bringing all these tips to the course tomorrow
Same move I’m working on for myself and daughter! Glad to hear I’m on the right track
You got this!
Man, I’ve been watching your videos, and I like Zach as a coach, and I kept saying to myself I wish I had a coach like him close and it turns out he lives in dallas 👌🏼🙏🏻
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Love that right hand back to club drill ..
That one’s so good!
Just started watching your videos this week and as a result I signed up for my first lesson with Zach. Very excited to get started!! Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thanks my man! Glad you found the channel. You're gonna love Zach! Let him know I sent you and let me know how the lesson goes!!!
@@ErndogGolf I just finished my first lesson. Zach is the man! What a fantastic experience!
@@pauls2182 I’m glad it went well brother! Zach is awesome!
Hi Erndog, come across your channel while trying to create the best swing and consistent results and i have to say Zach instruction technique i.e hands on where needed, explanation of the process etc is the best i have seen and then to add you understanding and application of what’s required absolutely refreshing. So i went out to the net i have and tried some instruction, put it in sections then all together and felt this swing and connection was for me, obviously you don’t get the direction of the ball in the net, i.e spin etc, so immediately went to my course and the driving and short game area and i have to say my swing and connection was transformed (don’t get me wrong occasionally pulled or pushed) but when i say these were 10 foot From the target is no exaggeration, thank you to you and Zach for the insight, both inspiring. Tony UK`
That’s awesome Tony! Glad these videos resonated with you! Keep me updated!
This is such a great video! You've got yourself a new subscriber. Plus, I think you've convinced me to go and get lessons myself. I've been playing for about 5 months as well now and I have the exact same problems in terms of consistency. And when you haven't got consistency it's hard to have confidence. P.S. Your swing is looking real good!
Thanks brother! Keep me updated on your journey and how the lessons go!
Just found your channel and am enjoying catching up. Your swing looks great mate, and I love your attitude and enthusiasm - great work 👍
Thanks for watching brother! Glad you’re enjoying the journey!
Brilliant lesson, this move and drill has helped me
Also helped me a lot
Dude haven't watch the video yet but just with the thumbnail it already makes sense and I can almost feel the release already haha. Good stuff
Hahaha I try to make it easy! Let me know how it works out for you!
I've been struggling with some push fades but today I had a range session where I incorporated the "bounce pass" release feel and was hitting draw after draw. Awesome stuff, love how Zach is able to so quickly understand what you need and explain it clearly.
Let’s go man! That’s amazing! I’m glad the videos are helping!
Excellent stuff. I’ve never quite felt that feeling before ( bounce pass in basketball) so I’m definitely going to try it!!
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!!
This golf coach is Mustard! As we say here in the UK!
I've really resonated with this lesson! I often suffer with thins and fats. And realise that I don't release my hands with the driver either! Going to the range to practice this. Hope it helps!
That’s awesome Ben! Let m know how it works for you!
This is exactly what I am working on now! I realized I need to get more forearm pronation to increase leverage into the ball. Zac's que for popping the tee and the drill where you rotate back and return to the left arm/club should be helpful. Looking forward to practice tomorrow :). I'm stuck at that 75+/- MPH swing speed with the 7 iron. Would love to get that sucker moving more like 80-85, put optimal contact/release should be first priority. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
Haha that’s an awesome coincidence dude! Let me know how the tee drill works for you. It’s been awesome for me so far. Struck the ball really well yesterday!
Amazing with all the technology, great Coach with cool hat and beard, you are back to the clip the tee drill that Harvey Penick used in the 1930’s. Great job!
Haha I love that!!!
Bro you give me hope! 😂 my swing is getting better thanks to you and Zach. these videos will be helping people for years to come
Glad they’re helping!!
This instructor and your lessons have been really helpful for me. The only thing I'm missing is how to hit long irons and I would LOVE if you could seek advice and a practice session with him about how to strike long irons more consistently and the feel for it.
Thanks so much for watching man! So there are a few videos where I’m hitting a 6 iron, but nothing lower than that. I only carry down to a 5 iron in my bag. But it’s really the same concepts just more exaggerated. Watch the video of my fixing my slice with my driver and we talk about it there!
Nice video, good insights from the teacher
Glad you enjoyed it!
Exactly what Ive been doing - very useful thx
Glad it helped
This teacher is really good.
Zach is the best!
Awesome stuff! With the new irons and the new release pattern green complexes are about to start looking very different!
Hahahaha I think so too! Played on Thursday and hit the most greens I’ve hit in a long time!
Wow wow wow 👏 New subscriber today and super stoked on your journey! Your lesson was inspiring 🙌 I am looking forward to implementing this drill into my practise routines 👌👌 I have struggled with consistent contact and this firing of the trail arm feel you were able to establish is a game changer 💥 💪
Welcome aboard brother. Please keep me updated on your game and let me know when you try this out on the range. My ground contact since this lesson has improved dramatically!
Great video!
Thanks my man!
Great video brother, those swings look dope! I really need a coach lol 💯
Thanks my man! Dude, finding a good instructor is the best thing I’ve done for my game!
@@ErndogGolf Im glad man, I’ve been golfing for 6 months now but I’ve hit i wall… I think it’s time to do the same here 😅 any suggestions out here in south Florida? I’m all ears lol
@@barkbros123 lucky for you, I grew up in Pembroke Pines! One of my buddies is an instructor down there. Message me on insta @erndoggolf and I’ll connect you two!
Why can't I find an instructor like this :( Swing looks so solid, nice work :)
Thanks Tommy! Dude Zach can do a swing evaluation online too!
How to contact Zach
Swing looks awesome pal ❤
Thanks my man!
Nice!
Discover led this feeling it’s game changing
Thanks for sharing Bro❤
Thanks for the support!
impact looking flawless
Thanks brother!
There's a great video on Danny Maude's YT channel with Pete Cowan talking about the trail arm. Keep the trail elbow down and in front of the body, and the release is all about straightening the trail arm without forearm rotation. It's the body rotation that helps square the club face through impact.
This release approach has greatly improved my consistency
Thanks! I like Danny and I’ll check out the video!
@michaeldasilva6753 you misunderstood the video. Cowen wants forearm rotation while keeping the wrist angle. He wants you to spin the right forearm down--spin it, rotate down.
Bounce pass release, PURE GOLD!!!
It’s freaking awesome. Try it out and let me know!
Welp, going to have to go back and watch this whole series. So you were brand new and going for scratch? Watching this made me realize that my release or lack there of is why i've been so inconsistent as of late. Time to go back to the lab a bit and practice this. Thank you
Yeah start from the beginning! We talk a lot of numbers at first, so it’ll be easier to follow along in the new lessons. No no, I started as an 8.3 handicap!
so what iron were you using for the lesson? I never knew about using the wrists, and basically just turned back and through.
I incorporated this "two hand bounce pass release" today in a short range session just before my round, and I've never struck the ball better whilst playing. I didn't really have time to try it today in the short game, but should it work as well on pitch and chip shots? Good luck in your journey to scratch!
Thanks so much for coming back and dropping in the comment. Super pumped this lesson was able to help you out as much as it helped me. Yeah, it definitely should translate the pitching and chipping. Watch the “dead hand wedge” lesson I took with Zach sometime in March. He has me quiet my hands with the technique so getting back to a released club at impact doesn’t take much.
Swing is looking great, such a nice ball flight on the pure hits! What's your handicap at the moment and what handicap where you when you started the journey 39 weeks ago?
Thanks brother! Handicap is currently at a 9.0, when I started I was an 8.3 but with a swing that wasn’t going to allow me to get any lower. The last 6 months of lessons have made it a little difficult to score well just because I haven’t felt super comfortable on the course with the new swing. The good thing is that the new swing doesn’t feel foreign anymore! I’m hitting the ball better than ever, and I think I’m about to have a breakthrough. Only time will tell though!
I'm curious about Zach's thoughts on why ball first, ground second contact is not natural for most people and why it's so hard to achieve. The club bottoming out after the ball can be such a difficult concept to train.
Do you do this snap down wrist move when pitching too?
Quad shows all strikes low depending on where the fitter has the dots. You almost have to rely on feel for the verticals but quad is usually pretty good horizontally…that is it’s one downfall is strike can change depending on dot placement.
Oh wow, I didn’t realize that! Thanks for sharing my man! They all did feel very thin though.
Keep grinding. I'm still looking for an instructor for my swing. Have an small out to in with my driver and 3 wood. Developed it from ripping the muscle between my ribs on my right side last summer. Thinking about getting a camera with higher recording fps because my swing is so fast when I look back on my iphone it's just too blurry even with a iphone 14 x or whatever the thing is called. One of the reason its hard to find a instructor that can help me because of my fast swing.
Haha that’s a pretty awesome problem to have. Sorry about the injury though! With an iPhone 14, record on Slow Motion and at the top right, change it from 120 to 240. That should capture a good bit of frames for you!
Best one yet dude.
I ain’t a fan of his look but he is such a good fit for your swing and it’s been such a good feel for me personally too. That snap and rotate has stopped me holding it off too.
I am a lowly 11 handicap and won’t ever get to scratch but I hope you do and this journey has been a real eye opener for us normal amateur golfers.
Thanks for watching brotherb
Lol
Great video! Have you found the timing of the release is different depending on the length of the club? For example, is the release earlier for the driver?
Yes holding off the release of the driver is a major swing flaw that I see daily. If someone is missing right with an open club face they are either not closing enough or closing too late. Usually an earlier release is the answer.
@@zachberhow.instruction Thanks!
What is key to consistent driver striking?
how about an update on your yardages by club? your journey is so similar to mine this summer as I rebuild a swing that was too inconsistent and handicap based on putting/short game practice/execution
Yeah, I’ve gotta do that video soon!!
At last! ive argued for years that Hogan meant a bounce pass but in his book he shows it in the air!
Ok, I’m glad you mention this! Someone else commented and was arguing that the book shows it in the air. It makes more sense this way though! Thanks for watching!
beautiful impact position.
Thank you dude!!
which lesson was the long iron video you mentioned in this video? Thx
Hey man! It’s the one titled something like “The golf lesson that fixed my slice for good”
I have the exact same issue, in my lessons I'm inside and slam the floor after the ball, but on the course it's like I adjust to make sure I don't hit the ground. It's soooooo hard to counter I'm really struggling.
Zach has me hit the ground in front of the ball on my practice swings and that’s really helped!
@@ErndogGolf awesome I'll try that
Hi by chance ive just watched one of your very recent videos on some major swing changes you were making & i really identified with the same issues. The biggest fault i have in my swing is getting a truely repeating swing path motion from in to out. I see that you had exactly the same issue & have managed to solve it. Is there a specific move or action you are now doing in your head to make this happen from the top of your backswing & down?..is it like a rear shoulder move downward in your transition & trail arm matching up in line with your clubshaft or a specific manor that you are realising your trail hand towards the outward path?.
Really appreciate this content & your teacher seems incredibly spot on for you.
Would love to see more of both you & he together in the actual vision frame of your videos as a suggestion.
Drop your arms behind you and keep your back to the target
@@zachberhow.instructionZach I'm not sure if you said this on this video or another but you said to Ernie "the clubhead goes where the handle is pointed" in the downswing. That advice just solved my outside & over swing path 'forever' problem. I've never heard that before but it is priceless knowledge that is just so true. Thank you both so much that I have discovered this after stuffing around & searching for some tangible reason as to why I faded the ball so much whenever I tried swinging faster & having to forcibly rotate my hands to stop it happening.
Hey man! Thanks for watching! The first two videos with Zach dive deep into the club path (The BEST golf lesson I’ve ever taken, The golf lesson that fixed my slice for good). The biggest things that helped me were keeping my back to the target for as long as possible and feeling like my right shoulder is the last thing to get to the ball. I just rehearse that a million times. Even at home while watching TV I swing my club to feel in to out!
@@ErndogGolfis this dropping your arms to parallel with the butt of the club pointing straight down the target line before you start turning your shoulders?
What starts the downswing?
Do you do the “basketball” release for driver, too?
Absolutely! Watch the video from week 61 to see what I’ve been working on with the driver. The release is SUPER important with the woods
Does the bounce pass apply to chipping? If yes, can you give me a visual? Thanks.
That depends on your chipping technique. Zach taught me the dead hand wedge (there’s a lesson on my channel from March of this year) where you do not hinge your wrists. So with that technique you would not release it like a bounce pass
Great lesson, but how do keep the hand release from turning into a hook. Thanks
Return your left arm to your left side. Once you square or close don’t continue to close.
I try to feel like I’m coming back to my hand position at set up!
Can you tell me more about the tee drill? How far down so you place it in the ground? Because I normally break the tee on contract. Thanks.
Tee it like you hit an iron on a par 3
Yeah, get the crown pretty close to the ground! Also we were using plastic tees!
Why is it when I see some awesome coach on UA-cam they’re never anywhere close to where I live? 😂 any chance you know any coaches like this in SC/NC?
Hahahahah dang man! Zach actually does some online lessons if you’re interested in those. He does an assessment and let’s you know what to work on!
Q for Zach- you were happy with 7 iron launch angle at 28° . Club loft was probably around 30°. Don't tour players try to take significant loft off a club so maybe hit a 30° 7 iron at about 20-22°? More distance and boring flight?
Good luck holding a green if you don’t have 120 mph of club head speed with your driver. I see delofting doing more harm than good for weekend golfers. Loft creates more spin which Ernie needs. Also loft allows someone to manage the face better.
Each person has a different mistake and needs to be fixed to that person. This fantasy of one size fits all tour player just isn’t realistic for everyday human beings.
Also delofting does not always increase distance. A lot of time people’s carry is much lower when they try to get 20° of loft with a 7 iron.
What iron were you using here in the first part of the video
I’m 99% sure I was hitting an 8 iron the entire time. I think the carry was low at first because he was wanting me to swing 3/4
I struggle with finding the proper time to release it. Any tips on when to release during the golf swing?
Hey man, thanks for watching! You want to be fully released right at impact, so try and figure out what happens when you start to release around your right hip, or your right foot.
Dude watchin this I learned that I was hangin on to LAG to long. I dont even think about LAG anymore I think release at the ground ahead of the ball. Way different feel than thinking hold onto lag as long as possible. I release to late when I do that and have jacked up shots😡
Im assuming this works for all clubs not just the irons right?
My man, this is exactly what I struggled with. I did not understand the concept of releasing the club AT ALL! Yup, this is for every club!
Ground contact is tough. Front of the ball
What’s the fix for an overdraw? Left of fairways and left of greens by 20-50 yards
Watch the first video with Zach where we talk about this. The title of the video is “The Best Golf Lesson I’ve Ever Taken.” Essentially you want to square the club face by your right foot and stabilize it through impact
Sorry. Perhaps I'm sill too new but what you teaching here today is counterintuitive to what I'm practicing
What type of swing are you working towards? The release is one of the least talked about aspects of the golf swing and I’ve been doing it wrong my whole life. Are trying to use your body to rotate through the ball? That’s the more common swing in pro golf right now but not what I’m learning
Ernie, is Zack wearing a University of Michigan shirt?
He is! He’s a big Michigan fan!
Is a 140 carry for a 7 iron a little short? Honest question not a troll.
It is! I was hitting an 8 iron, Zach just thought I was hitting a 7 because my loft was so low
How can i reach Zac for an in person lesson?
Thank you
Gary
Hi Gary, his contact info is in the description
Does Zach do online lessons? I am not in the US
He does a swing evaluation! Reach out to him on Instagram at @zachberhow.instruction (also linked in the description)
Hey Ernie, even with the driver? Same feel?
Yes sir, same feel with the driver!
@@ErndogGolf thanks Ernie.. tried this my 8iron turned from 147 carry to 168 its like plus 20 yds in just 5 swings
@@padyakerongbula let’s gooo!
Zach is explaining what I discovered on my own.
So this drill will help me stop hitting behind the ball? That’s my biggest struggle as a beginner.
Yeah, this helps with ground contact in general. Fat or thin. Be advised that you can still pop the tee up while hitting it fat, so check to see where your divot starts
@@ErndogGolf do you usually focus on the front of the ball?
i hear some people say to snap the wrists, and others say to hold a steady wrist angle and turn thru swing. confusing
Swing is looking good bro. Easily become one of better golf content channels. And again, quite the coach you found there. Maybe one day I will find my Zach...
Thanks so much man! I’m sure you will!
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Where is this at?
Hey Ken, his name is Zach Berhow out of Bridlewood GC in flower mound, TX
@@ErndogGolf wow! I would love to work with him but I’m here in Atlanta Ga. Keep it up young man!
Literally just talked to him. Thanks bro
Is that instructor from University of Michigan? I see the maize n blue
He’s just a Michigan fan!
@@ErndogGolf tha k you bro!
I'm confused. I always hear that you want to deloft the ball and hit it lower. But here hitting it lower was a problem? I guess there's a happy medium?
Coach Zach seems often and Ernie seems really teachable.
Stopping power is super important in your approach game. If you lower your ball flight, you better be able to produce the right amount of spin to hold a green. You probably hear a lot of pros doing this with wedges. You don’t want your wedges to balloon up and get moved by the wind, so you knock them down and rely on spin to hold the green. You said it perfectly, there’s a happy medium. You can see from some of the numbers (this was actually an 8 iron, Zach thought it was a 7 from the low trajectory) that I’m carrying around 140 but the ball is rolling out an extra 10 yards! That’s a nightmare to control. You want the ball to land and stop as quickly as possible. You do this with loft and spin, and I had neither!
Good lesson but let's please quote Ben Hogan accurately. Hogan did not say bounce pass in 5 lessons. And the target was never on the ground.
Page 98-99 illustration throwing the basketball to a hip height spot on a wall. The caption is
"As in the old two-handed basketball pass, the left arm and hand lead the right arm and hand. Be sure you hit through with the left as hard as with the right"
Page 100 he goes into more detail about this pass, but again he specifies "The center of the target is about the same height from the ground as the player's belt buckle. ...flings the ball at the target "
Whether or not the bounce pass is a great piece of advice is besides the point. Do not attribute it to Hogan or 5 lessons.
Thanks for the clarification!
@@ErndogGolf I would have never replied to that bro. He act like he knew Ben personally and it was more about the how to than a damn quote! My GOD!! SMH 🤦♂️
7-iron?
Actually an 8 iron! Zach thought it was a 7 because of how low I was launching it
@@ErndogGolf Thank you very much for replying. You have a nice swing!
The fact you got him trying to swing like tiger😂
He learned the golf swing from Hank Haney, so yeah, he’s teaching me the same swing tiger used in the early 00s.
2007 & 2008 Tiger Woods is the greatest golf swing in the history of planet earth. The blueprint and masterpiece.