Ah man Shawn!! Thank you so much for the “Distance to the ball” video. I think you solved my problem of coming out of my shot. I am standing too close to the ball. Wow thank you so much!!! I have tried everything. And costly lessons too!! Can only move forward now!!! Love this site. So much good info here that golf coaches don’t tell you.
I hear you! That is because they are looking to get you in a better “position” to “hit the ball” better.
Where here, we look at where you need to be to deliver the ball to a flight plan to a target.
Different planet, different galaxy! 😝
Shawn, what is the weight distribution during the swing i.e. at top of my back swing how much weight on right. Not sure what you mean when you say right against left etc.
Try this instead: go to the “walking drill” video and perform that task; then film yourself in the transition as your left foot hits the ground; you will see the correct “position” there and as you continue, be aware of how centred you feel during the motion; make sure you are walking and cutting in a specific direction!
Greeting Shawn,
Through the years I’ve been one that has looked at way too many different sources for golf instruction. It was easy to become confused with conflicting information out there. I’m really going to make an effort to stick with your instruction and stay away from other sources.
I’m starting to see some improved ball striking with irons and am getting to the point where I can once again start to work the ball both with a fade and draw. It is amazing how many times on the course that I catch myself blacking out. Black Out = less than desirable shot every time. Although the misses are much better now.
I’m still struggling to create clubhead speed with minimal effort. I’ve gotten back to 110 mph with the driver, but the strain level is really high to get there.
I still seem to be confused regarding how to use my legs for power. It seems like when I try to utilize my legs more I think I’m early extending more. Any wisdom on how to use the legs without getting back to early extension?
I agree entirely Mickey there is such a thing as too much information. Stick to one good source and non better than Shawn. As an artist I am inspired by many painters. I have hundreds of books and probably 30 DVDS but if you are not careful this can lead to confusion as all artists have their own way. Studying the working methods of too many people in art can delay your progress and so it seems with golf instruction. I am returning to golf after many years absence but I am determined from the outset to stick with Shawn who after all covers all aspects of the game and learning process brilliantly.
You bet!
The key is staying with the delivery of the action towards the target; see “throwing the club” and practice this in a safe area; a nice open field or clearing in the woods. Get some old clubs from a second hand sport store with nice steel shafts and slick grips, they are great to throw. Allow the legs to come and evolve on their own; they will support and ready the body for the throw. See the “throwing series” videos on premium for all clubs. Enjoy!
Hi Shawn – I love the second technique that you demonstrated by using the putting grip with the toe of the club, when the ball is sitting on the tall grass around the green. Is it also possible to use this same technique with a less lofted club as a bump-and-run a little further off the green (where you might need a bit more roll out)?
I was working my drives and noticed that I was getting quite consistent drives with allowing the head to come slightly up at the top of the backswing… then, down.. as I grab the ground and then back up… so the head would seem to bop.. up, down, up through the full swing. Is this right?
Yes-yes-yes-!!!! Ohhh yes!!
We are built for this!! See “the walking drill” and see when walking, the head comes up and down but the grass cutting remains very,very accurate and true!
So how strong or week your grip is depend on ball flight? And also as long as it’s a tight grip where things are not moving around? My grip was sort of neutral but I really like the feel of a stronger grip.. now it’s a matter of not snap hook it.
Have a look at the “predict contact” and “the goldie locks” series; then see “fade fine tuning” and “draw fine tuning”
Important details about confirming that you have fully released through the ball and out into the picture before you can make any modifications to the grip-club relationship!
Shawn
8:20 to 8:30 is golden and is one of my faults. I find that trail elbow gets lazy and ends up to the side of my trail hip . I hit my best shots when I drive it and get it in front. This premium channel rocks.
Thank yinz
Hey Shawn, I have been giving the one arm swings a try. Around 8.30 you mention keeping your elbow tucked at address, when you backswing the elbow stays tucked right? Cheers
Hi Vince! TUCKING THE ELBOW IS A NO-NO.
SEE “football drill series” on premium to get the full gist of that trail elbow; very important. Stuff like “keep a head cover under the arm pits should have never come out.
Hi Shawn, great video! I noticed in this drill that it is very important for me to concentrate on my weight shifting to my back heel, and then transferring weight to the front with trail leg shifting from inside so that I can get the feel of trail elbow coming from the inside going out. I have a tendency to transfer wight when I shift to the front back foot instead of from the inside back heel – which causes me to get stuck and pull ball and lose power. Hope that makes sense. And this drill helps that were the lead arm release doesn’t focus on that.
Yes, but that is for your understanding; the key is to see where the “BLUR OF CLUB” wants to circulate and to respect and give it some space! See “blur of club” and “arc blur of club unstoppable momentum” video.
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