This is something I have been working on and it has helped me greatly. A big preshot is the PMD, which is helpful. However, my key transition move seems to the short squat (grabbing the ground) at the top and Not allowing the arms to fire (still breaking that habit).. I tried to search on videos about this squat or the up-down movement through the swing, but couldn’t find any. Can you suggest other videos for this?

At the end of this video, Shawn talks about the next video about taking divots. Can you tell me the name of this video, please?

Shawn

If you have a open face at 10*, what prevents the ball from going 10* right of target.

Ron

Hey Shawn. My biggest problem with the grip is that at the top of my backswing, the bottom of my hand (so below my little finger, the part of my hand that is the highest on the club) gets loose and lifts up, and no matter what I do to try keep it tight on the club I cant. I either focus on it too much and then hit a terrible shot because my focus isn’t on the task at hand (cutting grass etc) or, in trying to not let it happen, my hands and arms get too tight and then I cant swing freely. When I look at my glove it is worn way down at that exact point, at the bottom right of my palm. Any tips/advice for how to keep the base on my lead hand on the club?

Hey Shawn, congratulations, you’ve got me to join. So, first question, wrapping the trail hand index finger around the the club. Is there a specific feeling when drawing the club back with this index finger? I have heard several different things regarding the index finger on the trail hand. One is more indirect from Hogan, and it may not be related to the index finger, but Hogan said (paraphrasing – could have this wrong) something along the lines of setting the bow or arrow with the backswing. This would lead me to believe a person would used the tip of the index finger to engage the club during the backswing, is this correct? And the thumbs purposes – I’ve heard that there should be no pressure or engagement with the trail hand thumb. This kind flies in the face on your tangerine feel, correct? Anyway, happy to be aboard.

Hi Shawn, having trouble with flush contact with the ball. Mainly my problem is thinning, topping. I am a 6 handicapper. I feel I have the problem of timing, using my posture through the ball. When I use the child swing analogy I never have the consistency of timing the up/down movement during the strike. Can you point me to the right video. I have seen them all, but maybe you can give me an idea. Thanks

Hi Shawn, my driving not being consistent. My main problem is the push, or push slice. I do not stand open. I feel the problem is either my hands are leading the club face, which means to me, open, or my club face is open when striking the ball. When I close the club face a little at address it seems to help, but your videos do not show a closed driver club face at address. Do you lead with your hands ? Thanks

Hi Shawn,

I use to do a «throwing the club» session before doing a practice session as a warming up.
I have a question about what the trajectory : when I throw it, it doesn’t go up to the target on a curve. The release of the club is in direction of the target, but downwards, so that it gets to the ground at about 5 to 10 meters from me. I wonder if it could show that there is something that I’m not doing the right way. Maybe not focusing enough to the target ?
Another question : if the throwing of the club is naturally a bit on the left could it be related to a natural fade ball flight ?

Thanks,
Pierre

Excellent video! I loose way to many strokes on the green. Looking forward to changing that. By the way… do you think that Aimpoint is a good idea? Don’t know a lot about it.

Hi Shawn,

I practice this drill as often as I could.
I took videos of myself doing it. Without a ball and using the perpetual motion (cutting some grass), the swing plane is quite nice. When I put a ball, it’a different image with the hands trailing the club at the beginning of the backswing and a very flat swing plane. At the downswing, the club is in plane with the ball.
These different pictures question me.
Is there a way to «forget» that the ball is here ? (quite funny to ask this since the game is all about throwing a ball to the target). For me, It’s easier to cut some grass using the club without stopping when there is nothing on the way of the club. It’s a different thing to have a ball in front of you. I imagine there is something to do with the mental picture of the movement.
Thanks for your help.
Pierre

I’m confused. Are you saying we should now focus on our dominant side? I am right handed and thought the left side was the side to focus on which is why you had us slashing through a melon with a sword. I recall you made a video years ago and found you were more accurate on your non-dominant side.

Shawn I have made great strides with the strong grip, in fact I’m hitting some of the best irons in some time.

However I struggle with my driver, I use a strong grip as well but still hitting a fade or down right slice……..any suggestions would be appreciated.

FYI was a 10 before your lessons Now a 4!! Thank you

Mike

Hi Shawn, I’m a new member to premium but have been watching your videos on YouTube for many years. Love the way you teach, it makes so much sense and the results are so empowering! I’ve been diving deep into the videos here on premium for a couple of weeks and am striking my irons (even long irons :)) crisper than ever before. Thank you so much!!! But I am having some terrible trouble with my driver – in particular, I keep hitting big pull-hooks and snap-hooks. Sometimes I seem to over-correct and hit a big slice and end up on the wrong fairway. Getting tired of taking my medicine and chipping back into play with the second shot. Any idea what might be going wrong? Paul

I have experimenting with lifting the lead foot heel at the top of the swing to give a better shoulder turn for the full swing. I noticed that your student doesn’t do this. Do you have a video that addresses this issue? When to do this, and when not to allow the heel to come off the ground.

Shawn – I have been trying to settle in my putting rhythm (and brain) to timing to stroke with my breathing… inhale (take the putter back)…. let it go with the momentum… exhale. Does this make sense?