Is there a way to visually confirm clubface angle before hitting? On range, like you did here, I use trial and error or goldilocks, but obviously during the round I can’t re-tee to correct clubface being too open or too closed. On course I tend to be too open on fades and too closed on draws = slice and hook, ouch.
As you continue to practice, this will streamline itself nicely; then just make sure you have some time to warm up before the round to calibrate who you brought to the dance that day and then play with that. See “target confirmation series” videos combined with “the goldie locks series” and “pre-motor cortex series”
Would you agree that the low point of the swing, on both up hill and down hill shots would naturally be towards the high foot? Ie: right hand golfer hitting down hill shot, the low point would be closer to the right foot ( the high foot)?
One would think this is logical but no; same exact ball position as on flat land IN ALL SITUATIONS; the body naturally sets up with the slope as you ask it to perform the task of cutting grass along the slope. See all the 4 sloped lies videos called “uphill shot”, “downhill shot” ball above feet” “ball below feet” videos. Enjoy! This is BY FAR the best way it has ever been presented and the only correct way, bar none! Nobody comes close…
Shawn,
You had a video that was quite effective for me and now I can’t find it. It is the one where the ball is hit, and at the finish of the swing the club is pulled back into a back swing and is swung again in a practice swing. I should have favorited it but failed to do so. Can you help?
Flip
Yes, this is the 2 swing drill; darn it if I cannot remember which video it is in; it is a great video for dynamic balance and kinetic chain engagement.
Shawn,
The drill is similar to the “Walk,Cut, Strike” drill. Could not find it through search. But it is a very good drill. And thanks for your rapid response. Amazing.
Shawn, since you told me to turn my back to the target I am hitting the ball farther which is great. Just need to hone the new swing. Now on another note, I could never understand and was very thankful why guys would hit shanks. But over the last 2 years suddenly and usually on a hook lie the ‘s’ word would show up even with my new Vokey wedges. I have no idea why, maybe I’m swaying?
This tells me that your arms are too deep behind you with the wedges; see “backswing levitation” and “using the weight in your swing-axe drill with Savy” as well as “arm swing vs body turn” videos. Then polish with “perpetual motion drill series” and you should feel way “steeper” with the wedges than with the mid irons and woods.
Moody background 🙂
I watched the draw and fade waggle videos, I am going to give that a go in my pre-shot routine.
On your first drive in this video you mentioned releasing too early and that causing over-draw. Is the walking drill the best for release timing? I was at the golf studio today and I was hitting my 3i out of the middle but my draw shot came out as a push slice. So path was correct but face was open, right? That made me think my timing was slightly off. 3i fades were on the money (…. mostly!).
Hey Vince! 2 things; the backswing needs to match the direction of flight and the last video analysis your backswing was not inside enough and did not match the draw. Then if the ball is still not coming back and this is a pattern, then yes, you need to close that face and don’t be shy!
Never cease to amaze me at how simple you can break it down!! Love the drill – after a dozen or so attempts I am finally going over the second tee!! Love this!!
I’m a lefty and when I try to play a draw it stays out and never comes back. The more I close the face, the worse the shot is. The shots are very low (on the ground) straight with no distance hardly. I have a strong grip if this matters.
Hey Maurice!
I would start with getting the flow of momentum feeding in the right direction first with “how to match backswing to ball direction” video;
then we need to get a proper release in that direction; start with “lead hand release” then “trail hand release”, “release fine tuning” and “snap release polish”
Then we use that flow of momentum to throw the club into the direction you want the ball to start into with the “throwing series” and then see the “kinetic chain facilitation” series to seal the deal.
at 4:49 … the clubface looks open. And I also have felt this when trying to keep my hands in front. Is this managed by simply shutting the face at address slightly?
Yes, exactly! The deal is you release the stem of the dandelion towards the direction you want the ball to start on and see how the ball flies. Keep closing until you get the desired flight and completely disregard what it looks like. So many of my students don’t close the face enough at first and think there is a problem with the swing…
Just what I needed currently. I played S&T for years and had fallen back into keeping my right arm against my side. I also had recently lost a club distance in the irons and noticed I was not letting the left wrist hinge. Both related.
Found the drill I was looking for. “Get to the end of the kinetic chain- off season training (6)”. A great drill. I find it helps to use the paint brush to obtain the snap release. Really a good one.
Glad I found it. Now in my favored list
Flip
That would be too much to manage for most, because you are either collecting a ball from where it lies and releasing it into the direction of flight OR throwing the club towards a target through the intermediate point.
Hey Shawn
Just watched your YouTube driver video in which you put white Lines on the top of the driver head.
What do you use for those white lines and is it legal to leave those white lines on the driver head if you are playing in competition?
Thanks and that was a very informative video because I find myself hitting closer to the toe so I am looking forward to utilizing this methodology to help correct that and make sure I hit more center hit shots
Thanks
Hey Larry! We use white electrical tape which does a great job and there is no problem with paint or sight lines on the driver as it has been done a lot. As long as you do not modify DURING the round.
Hi Shawn, three months ago, I started to learn golf with an instructor from my local driving range. I hit the wall well, but I didn’t feel comfortable doing it. My instructor doesn’t let me move my body at all, only my arms. Now that I see your videos, I’m trying to change my swing to your style because it feels good and natural. I practice these drills, but I fail to hit the ball well when doing this swing in the driving range. What could be the problem?
Hi Emilio; not a concern at all; you just need some solid references to get your bearings. See “blur of club” and “grass whip training” as a great task training. Then see “the goldie locks series” and the “throwing the club” and “throwing series” and predict that contact! 😀👍
Great drill Shawn. During today’s practice, when I was doing this drill, I was getting at least a 1/2 to full club length more distance. It was very surprising to me but a great feeling. However, I couldn’t quite get the ball compression I felt in the drill in my regular swing. When doing the drill I seem to feel more momentum and direction to intermediate target than with my regular swing. I’m still pretty new to your coaching site, so I will continue working on it. Thank you so much for the great content and teaching. I started out watching you on YouTube and using your drills. I saw so much improvement in my ball striking that I joined your premium site. Well worth it!!!
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