Shawn, been working on my driver plane. If I swing with a more upright plane, I feel that I can keep the ball from slicing or hooking much better than a flatter arc. That is, my misses are straighter. However, the release feels more complicated to achieve. That is, my grip and backswing have to match just right in order to get the proper release. Feels great once I get it…but it doesn’t come as naturally as a flatter arc. I’ve been trying out the extremes to see which I like better. A little Goldilocks if you will. Extreme upright, and then extreme flat. It’s really cool to play around with it. Then I try to find something right in the middle. Seem to get the best result in the middle. But it’s crazy how much the grip affects the release. It’s so crucial. I’m really trying to fine tune my prediction process because as we all know, we only get one shot at it on the course.

How strong is your grip with driver now compared to the irons? What driver and shaft are you swinging?

Happy New Year Shawn!

Interesting how in the slo mos you can see the release happens the exact same way (how the hands release for the draw) – I’ve always had trouble ‘accepting’ that a release like that will still be able to fade the ball.

Also one thing I’ve taken from this video is when you said “and i wasn’t even trying” – which I take to mean you were swinging well within yourself or within your ‘3 of 10 level of effort’.

Good stuff!

Do you have a schedule of your US visits for 2020 at this time?

This series on chipping on slopes has been real gold! I can’t wait to get out to try the simple technique! I’ve been struggling with chipping lately, and I’m pretty sure the flaw you describe of focus on the ball is where the problem has been – and I’ve been thinking it was some technique I didn’t have quite right — I know, I’m not defective 🙂

Thanks for the great insights!

Scott

Hi Shawn, it seems you are now routinely using diagnonal stance with the driver?

Other than putting, is there any other shot/swing in golf in which this release doesn’t happen? Eg sand shots, chip shots. Or should I be feeling this release in some degree in all shots?

I keep hearing you say you are just a witness to the kinetic chain but I don’t think I’m there yet. I can easily do the lead hand/Trail hand drills with one hand. The slash the sword feeling with either hand is free and easy. It is when I put my hands together and try to get that same free/easy release where I think things break down. It feels like the hands are not working together correctly in that I don’t feel that release into my picture. I’ve reviewed the grip videos and I feel comfortable with them. I like the balanced re-hinge finish for target confirmation. It is just the release through the ball with both hands that I feel like I’m getting stuck. It is frustrating because know when doing other sports like baseball and tennis, the release for me is automatic whether I throw a ball or hit a ground stroke….but those are both one handed actions. Something happens when I put two hands together, it is just not as fluid or easy feeling and there is no zip to it. Any ideas?

OMG SC! I needed to see this video last week before my four days at Bandon Dunes. I played great the first two days by staying in the flow state then the snap hook tee shots appeared;. I even dropped kicked a couple a few. I could not figure out the cause and then you addressed it with this video ! In hindsight, I was getting quick and over exerting the downswing. I’m thinking about flow rhythm and the right elbow now. Is the correction also in the underarm football how ?

Shawn, I have only been a member for a week. I have been taking lessons for the last 8 months on-line through top speed golf. I have made a lot of progress, but found your sight and I was drawn to how you teach the chip and build it into the full swing. I also really admire your teaching style, I coach golf and watching your lessons are going to make me much better at helping my players develop their games. I really enjoy how you interact with your students as well. Big fan!!
I live in central Ohio, so I am beating balls into a net with face tape. Can’t wait to see some ball flight with my improved grip and closed club face!
The double overlap has made a world of difference to my set-up, and putting stroke. The putter rests so flat and it is much easier for me to hover the blade pre-impact. I’m short so even a 35 inch putter, I have always felt as if I need to choke down. With the double overlap, the putter fits better and I don’t feel like it is in my gut. I feel way more comfortable and consistent. BOOYAH!!

GREAT LESSON! I just need some clarification on the set-up. Should the chip shot start from an impact (or modified impact) position, with front side slightly open? It appears on video that you are slightly open but not much. When I was chipping, I made better contact with my front side open, which also helped me get my head behind the ball.

I find that my drives are starting to gain some length. My irons lack distance and Ifeel this video provides the very thing I need to work on. Would it also be the same release for the woods but on the way?

When setting up to the ball do you try to match the lie of the club head to the slope so the heel is less likely to catch the turf?

Not a priority; the dynamic aspect of the shaft does affect the lie of the club and the grass length and ground do provide a buffer zone to allow the club to get through without too many issues. Priorities are balanced set up that will allow you to stay balanced through the shot as you deliver into the direction you want to start the ball with ease. Shawn

Should the perpetual motion pratice drill be performed in a proper setup position? Just as for real you were setting up to drive the ball to the target. Thanks