Ok just went the range and tried this drill because yesterday I struggled big time with my driver and three wood on the course. Over the top swing not focusing on the swoosh but didn’t realize I focusing on the wrong target. Got amazing results. I had to two people come up to me at the range and tell me how good my drives were and that I was hitting it so consistent! Thanks for also discussing the mental side of the swing and game. I tend to get to careful rather then just letting it go!

Lovin’ the lessons Shawn! Already seen some improvement and had a buddy video my swing but seems the file is too big to send so I guess I will wait until my wife gets back from the Philippines next month…she’s the techy one. Strengthened the grip and enjoying the trigger finger supporting the club better now at the top, which seems to add power and more whip that I never had before. Just watched the Predict contact and can’t wait for Tuesday Skins. cheers, Kirk

So just finished the senior series. I have always heard that ball placement should be roughly off the logo of my shirt. It appears you are playing, say, the 7 or 6 iron more in the center of your stance- halfway between the heels. Am I seeing that right? Also if you want to hit it higher, don’t you have to move the ball forward?

Also, Shawn. When you talk about a string group, I think of taking the left hand (I’m right-handed) and turning it more to the right. But it looks like you’re sometimes taking a neutral grip, opening the hands, turning the club closed, and the gripping. Is there any difference in these 2 methods?
Thanks.

This is for all shots correct? From chipping, pitching, etc. ?

Great drill, I can’t wait to try because most of my divots are from right to left which seems over the top? Even though I’m often on target.

Hey Shawn, it wasn’t this video but I recently watched video where you had tape on top of driver to help you see the arc blur. Did I dream that?! Also, is that legal to keep on during a round, or is it just for practice? I have read various internet opinions RE Tape vs painted on. It really helps me see my blur path/arc. Thanks, Brian

It appears that here you are advocating a neutral grip yet in you tube videos you state that the vast majority of us should be using a very strong grip. Please explain.

This may seem like a stupid question. I have had success using unstoppable momentum (heft) Axe drill, Battering ram,WIG basic “Get out of the way, Get out of the way”. Also the backswing series golf lesson video with the Doctor. That series takes me deeper and my downswing just happens on it’s own(which is awesome!). Then I see your other videos about adding speed and distance. Videos that say to use your legs and snapping the release. When I try to add those things my swing suffers. Then I get frustrated and try other things, which takes me off in another direction and I get worse. So, with that said. Should I stay on the “momentum” training and forget the other distance adding techniques? The golf swing variables and techniques can be confusing. I’m just trying to reach my potential and improve every day.

@ 14.34 of video (release, exactly at moment of pronation): Would you say that, right at that moment of pronation, the golf swing release feels the same as release from swinging a baseball bat? And if not, what are relevant differences? Thanks.

I am a right handed person playing left handed so my lead hand is my dominant hand. Are there videos that tailor to this?

I tried the square stance at the range today and had this exact problem. Where is the ball position with the trail foot back? Thanks

Is the face open? Is is the face and the stance open?

New to golf since April 2021; early 60s. At the range on the weekend, working on 3 wood off deck; initially struggling with solid contact, even with “whipping skip / deflection” as task. After many balls, had worthwhile realization that take-away of club head (to achieve desired strike path) works better when both hands feel activated (both to feel like full contributors to the movement, as opposed to one being more just along for the ride). I wasn’t conscious of that difference before; probably defaulting to my dominant hand (which is right hand / trail hand), in my take-away.

Hi Shawn! Joined a few months ago and love all the great wisdom and content. I would love to see a series (if you don’t have one) on “how to practice.” I spend a decent amount of practice time indoors with a launch monitor with ball and club data. I find myself trying to perfect my swing and ball striking with a given club and an hour later I have hit a ton of balls and don’t feel like I am improving much – maybe even reinforcing bad habits. I am specifically curious about starting with partial and/or slow swings and slowing building up to a full swing in a session or while practicing a specific skill. Any suggestions for building a solid practice plan?