Hi Shawn, not been with the program long, but my ball striking is awesome. I am having trouble with chipping and pitching though. I get good contact, but with the band’s so far in front of the ball, the flight is low, with lots of run. I can’t seem to get any check, any ideas?

Shawn: I have used diagonal stance often over the years, but what convinced me to stay with it, was watching you do the “step” drill, and noticing you always had a diagonal stance, at the point of impact.

I switched to a diagonal stance with my driver a few months back. I quit slicing and increased distance only to have the slice return. After, watching the video, I saw that during the one foot drill it is necessary to move closer to the ball. Yesterday, my drives were 50 yards further and no slice.
However, I have not had much success with the irons. I have one of two problems I hit behind the ball or I have a severe pull. It seems like once I move the rear leg back the ball forward of center in my stance.If I get behind the ball at setup I hit behind he ball which suggest that something is happening with my center. If I do make contact the ball goes a long way, with low projection and hooks to the right. This is true no matter which side of the IP I am aiming. There must be an easy fix?

Hi Shawn, (new member here) for a fade at 36:18 your feet look like they are aligned to the left of the red flag. In your comments to other replies, you state your feet are aligned to the end target (which to me means where you want the ball to finish). So I am confused on where to align my feet. I recognize it may not be about feet placement per say as it is about where you want the momentum to go. So in terms of momentum you say you want to align momentum with the direction of where you want the ball to go (which for me is where you want the ball to start) . So am I am I aligning my feet so momentum goes to where I want the ball to starts or ends.

Hi, tried this one on the range yesterday and got much better contact with a piercing ball flight (I usually hit the ball quite high and an good 7 iron is about 145 yards for me). I am a 24 handicap and play once a fortnight, just want to know how this drill effects swing thought? Ive been using the cut the grass image and throw to the target but with this drill I’m thinking ramming the handle through the door. Is one thought better than the other or should I have this thought only whilst using the drill and not whilst on the course?

I need to check my Premium more often, rather than relying just on YouTube posts. Didn’t know about the interlocking grip change. I’ve felt the same as you, but kept overlapping to stick with your initial grip approach. I think I will be much more solid interlocking, and I also needed that “throw” thought reminder. Looking forward to putting this into course practice. Anything different with driver? Thanks!

Can’t wait for lesson #2 Shawn! Flat out Nuking driver wirh series 1!! 63yrs old and carrying Driver 285yds! You should be Number 1 ahead of Butch as a teacher! Just my 2 cents!! Love u man!!

In your stock chip, with the hands leading the club head and the significant shaft lean, isn’t this prone to exposing the leading edge of the club and makes you prone to digging behind the ball?

I ask because I want to know how you do this if its a tight lie.

Thanks!

PS – the girl behind you at 5:29 🙂 hahaha

Hi Shawn, I would love to know what it was like when realized that your own swing had evolved to be totally automatic (in terms of being a WOG swing). It sounds corny but I need the inspiration. In my head, I know golf is not a game of perfect, but I hope to get to a point where I am like “wow, I can’t believe how much easier this game is now”.

Thanks for your help.

Hi Shawn,
Great video. New member after I was your videos on youtube. I went out and tried your ideas and they made sense. I hit very good shots and very bad shots so I’m missing more than a few pieces.

This video answered my first question on how my body position changes around the intermediate point.

Thanks,

I have a scramble tournament Friday. First place pays 6k! We play 8somes so it takes awhile. I typically play with my buddy and tend to get nutted up when 7 other guys are watching! Any tips on how to calm down? 7 beers in I have no problem!😂😂😂 Don’t tell me to drink 7 beers b4 I tee off!😂😂😂😂

Thank you, Shawn, for continuing the Diagonal Stance series. Looking forward to continuing this on the range. I want to ensure I have my picture set up correctly.

For Right-handed golfer:

Draw = Aim at target, ball position towards the back, strong grip, throwing the club to the right of the intermediate point.

Fade = Aim left of target, ball position towards front, less strong grip, throwing the club to the left of the intermediate point.

Is that correct?

Thank you!

Shawn, you have gratefully resurrected my swing after several abdominal surgeries. After three years I am finally just creaming the ball.

I am a little confused on the Diagonal Stance swing paths for draws and fades. Do we still swing a little across the line at the top for draws and a little more rearward for fades? Thank you.

Hi Shawn…first let me say that I am learning a lot about the human anatomy in relation to the golf swing through your instruction. You have a great way of communicating and I really enjoy your teaching style.
Shawn, I am hitting my irons better than my driver. The driver is erratic and I think in my quest for more distance, I am forgetting about staying centered on the ball and swinging through the ball. I tend to over-think my technique and put too much pressure on the tee shot, consequently, my center-face contact is very erratic. I notice when I watch your swing, you are still looking for the “blur” well past contact, as your right hand rolls over your left…how can I get past this thought of having to kill the ball, in order to get more quality driver shots? Thanks for all your help and your sense of humor!

Hello Shawn, I have a tendency to let go of the club especially at the top of backswing. When I go for a firm grip as you explained, I feel much better compression but I have the feeling that my wrist action is restricted and my clubhead speed goes down. What is the level of grip pressure on a scale of 1-10 that you recommend?