I noticed, great video by the way showing all 3 of you, that Mu seems to hit “ into” his lead leg. His power is obvious and timing usually right on. Must be with that distance and ball flight. Shawn you however have that squat on the downswing loading the lead leg and a super obvious football lag. I must admit I think I would have difficulty trying to swing without the squat/ load…lag sequence. Is the difference self preservation because Mu is so strong he must brace for the follow through? Sav also seems to rotate more than exhibiting a definite action of getting the ground even though I know she must be doing so. Thoughts? Also on the course PMD beside the ball then bring the machine as you say? Thanks again.J.
Hey Jeremy!
When we do PMD with irons with Savy, she tends to stay level, yes, but the angle of attack is about 0 degrees; although she is hitting amazing shots, it was bugging me a little but I knew she would evolve into something more downward eventually.
The short cut was the kettle bell drill in PMD Mode. Then back to PMD with 2 tees drill sending the 2 tees to target. She could not get through the 2 tees without the squat and the angle of attack is now a sweet -4 to -5 Degrees wIth the irons; Driver, there is less of the up and down naturally as the action is more diagonal.
I love the subtle squat move. Like a forehand frisbee throw. I think it gives balance and stability to allow time for the football move and a proper throw to the target…
Sandy man! Do you have a netted area somewhere that you can hit tennis balls with your driver? Estimate on the net with a +10 degree angle of attack on a high tee where the ball should hit and practice hitting that spot. Let me know how you do!
Hey Neal! Thank you for the reminder! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jif6TMe_DcY&t=3496s
The whole video is great for a NeuroNerd like me but the info that is pertinent comes after minute 30 something. Enjoy!
Mu’s grip is much less strong than several weeks ago. I recall a very strong grip in a previous video. Can you discuss the changes? Was it once the perpetual motion light bulb clicked and the motion got better, the grip changes?
There you go! Yes, his release has improved a ton and he now does not need to close the face as much as before. This is why we work with grip-club relationships that fit delivering the action into flight plans. Nothing technical is ever in stone in this game and cookie cutter methods are on their way out thank goodness!
The “lead hand release” and “trail hand release” videos are the ones we have been working on and we improved them with PMD in the next videos coming down the pipe!
Great timing this question!
Shawn
After about 3 months of viewing free videos on YouTube I’ve taken the plunge to premium membership. Does anyone have any recommendations on the best order to watch some of the premium videos? Or should I just pick areas that are concerning to me?
Shawn,
I love your videos. I’ve been playing for 20+ years and I’ve always been between a scratch and 5 handicap, but I think my ball striking and distance can still get better. I’ve also always struggled with thinking too much and thinking about mechanics and positions too much. Since I’ve been working on my game after watching the free videos on YouTube I’m getting my distance back (185 avg. 7 iron carry on the launch monitor), but I feel my effort is really high to get this. I also have a tendency for my backswing to be short if I don’t focus on it (no flexibility issues though).
Hey Mickey! Nice to meet you!
The list of videos is all in chronological order; however, in your position of experience, you want to focus on the following videos for low effort and high yield:
“lead hand release” both for the backswing and for the depth of release beyond the ball
“trail hand release”
“using the weight in the swing-Axe drill with Savy-HUGE!!
“predict contact”
“goldielocks series”
“pre-motor cortex series”
“target confirmation series”
Start with these and let me know how you progress!
Hey Joe! Nice to meet you!!
Very important videos here:
‘Lead hand release”
“trail hand release”
‘Release fine tuning”
“football drill series”
‘Throwing series”
Enjoy!!
Hey Shawn! I experimented with Sav’s strong grip! I literally nutted all the short irons with complete control of the face! Once I got to the 7 iron thru the driver it was Duck Hook City even though it felt like I was releasing towards the target! Any suggestions why? I would love to keep that strong grip throughout the set!! Thanks Buddy
Hello!
Same here, just came back from the course. Especially driver was an issue today. Normally i tend (probably like most of the beginners) to slice with the driver. Today i followed what i have learned here (grip strong, face closed, align a bit to the right, release right of intermediate, etc.) and all over sudden, 90% of my shots got left of center line – some even a bit hooky 😀 (some of the iron shots went left as well)
Did i get it right? Leave everything as it is, but adjust clubface to be not too closed?
Best regards from a wonderful day out on the course.
Hi Shawn. Hope all is well. Haven’t played golf in a long time now. But keep watching your videos and try to remain in shape.
If I have not missed it anywhere, what would you recommend for woods and hybrids vis-a-vis the 2 tee drill?
Absolutely the same drill; big time! Still the sole of the club performing the task and the length of the club as well as the width of the sole of the club combined with your feedback on every swing will guide your instincts To success! Great question!
Had to tell you, just finished a practice session using the 2 tee drill. Amazing contact time after time. So I got a tape and set it beside the ball to measure just how far in front of the ball I could still hit the farthest tee. Using an eight iron I was still nutting the ball 11 inches out. Changed to a six and was able to still make very solid contact at 12″. It was the best focus and contact I’ve had in a long time. It was a huge confidence boost and totally freed up my swing. Next video analysis I send will include the tee drill with the measuring tape included. Can’t wait for your thoughts on this. Thanks again, I’m truly excited by this break through.
From the last analysis I saw, you bet! I am not surprised at all and you could hear the enthusiasm in my voice in the analysis right?! 😀👍💪🤛
You rock Doc!
Just watched grip videos 1 and 2. Your examples and explanations are clear and concise. I have a lot of time here at home now and I’m gonna work on all of my fundamentals so when I return to the course, there will be no boogeyman or should I say Bogeyman sneaking into my golf game:p
Shawn,
I’m enjoying all of the premium videos. The language you’re speaking seems to really put things out there in a manner that makes sense. I’m a left handed golfer that’s always been a 0-5 handicap. I did break my right (lead) elbow a year ago and didn’t play much golf last season.
I feel like things are starting to come back. I’m starting to be able to work the ball a little both fade and draw. I just can’t seem to get the clubhead speed or distance back with the driver.
PW is 145-150 carry. Driver is averaging 250 carry with 100-105 clubhead speed on my launch monitor. Contact is nice and consistent and centered.
I’m not sure what I’m missing. I’ve always fought a little bit of a sway in the backswing. Not sure if this is impacting driver speed more than shorter clubs. I also feel like I have a high level of strain to get the clubhead speed up. If I try to swing with minimum effort and high velocity I just can’t get much more than 102 mph.
I’m physically fit, flexible and fairly strong. Just feels like something is missing with getting the pop back.
One thing I see often with the driver is the lack of THROUGH THE BALL focus and attention. Make sure you see “target confirmation series” and the “throwing series” where the driver is the “hammer throw”
The last video we put out on premium ties things together quite nicely with the “tee tips delivery” to the target! Keep me posted!
On my perpetual motion drill, I do not brush the grass as consistently as you do. A little above the grass; a little thick. Not constant. Is this a sign of a larger issue?
Noo!! Not at all!! Did you not know that you ARE NOT DEFECTIVE?! 😀
See “throwing the club” then see “predict contact” and “the goldie locks series”
Then try this drill again! 😀👍
We have it in several of our videos; trying to remember which ones but all our “early extension” videos on youtube Have this drill like this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6z3AMO-TeA&t=312s and also see “top 3 tasks” video on premium for the “carrot peel” analogy! 😀👍
Hi Shawn, when I’m out playing on the golf course, competitively in our local comp., I often hit to the left I feel like my top half has gone past my legs. Could you tell me some videos to watch to feel the sensation of staying behind the ball after impact.
Really enjoy all the videos, maybe watch to many to over fill my head!! I think I’m looking for the fix to my golf swing, maybe this or maybe that. Cheers Mandy
Hey Mandy! The best drill for this is the throwing of the club!
See “throw the club” and then see “predict contact” so that the ball does not distract you when throwing!
Deepen this with “target confirmation series” and “pre motor cortex series”
Happy throwing!! Be safe!!
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