Shawn – what is the point of using the diagonal stance? What advantages does it provide?

As per usual the video message is superbly repetitive and physiologically sound. Using the ground really frees up the kinetic chain. Thanks.

Revisiting the fundamentals. I was finding that I was able to grip with the left hand more securely when the left thumb is not as far up as you show here. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks Shawn,

That is the best explanation i have seen about release anywhere and it has given me a club and half extra distance. Thank you again. I just need to learn to trust it as i have been steering my clubs around the golf course for 15 years.

With the irons, I do well with picking a point behind the ball as focus point during the swing. But, I struggle with looking at the back of the tee as a focal point. I normally just pick a spot in front of the low point of the driver – that’s the way I set up at address anyway is at the low point of the swing behind the ball on the tee.

Is there still some leg movement in the very short chip where it is like a putt?

Thanks Shawn. Had been decelerating again but your timely reminder was a lifesaver. No decel when I use my legs.. Every chip today was pin high and holed 2 from beyond 25 feet!

HELP!!!!
I’ve encountered the dreaded mid-season slump. Every time I think WIG is pushing me to the next level, I have a set back.

I’m in a rut. Set up to hit a draw = block it left (left handed player)
Set up to hit a fade = pulled shot

I have 4 hours dedicated to practice later today. Any drills, thoughts, tasks or anything that will get me out of this mess is appreciated.

Hi Shawn, great video as always. Do you recommend to use a particular club when we need to chip, are within 10 yards of the green and have no obstacles between the ball and the green? Does it depend on whether the pin is close or far? I’ve often heard to aim to get the ball rolling as quickly as possible but I’m doubting all these kinds of recommendations since I’ve decided to become “wiser”.

Watched this a couple of times, so much good information!

One thing I noticed recently is when I have been in a situation where I have missed the fairway and felt the need to grip it very hard in order get through the grass and to be able to hit a proper shot, I have hit fantastic shots with both power and very accurate. So yes for me I definitely need to work on securing my grip. 🙂

Shawn, great video, especially for me. Questions:

1. Can I use the set to football drill on the course?
2. When you speak of the leading with the elbow, are you referring to your left or right (Rt handed golfer)?
3. In the Greenside bunker do you keep your feet grounded or follow thru with rt foot on toe? Same for fairway bunker?

Thank you,
Mark

Shawn, what club do you recommend for a greenside bunker?

Shawn, generally speaking I am pretty good with my lob wedge (60 degrees). Last few times out, however, I have hit several fat. They were right in the middle of the fairway, with no water, and open green staring me in face. What might I be doing wrong?

So keep width of feet address while walking and tilt with the driver?