Herman. The only thing I always question now is how my wrists should be at set up. Thanks! Follow NCG on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and dont forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for free online golf instruction, the latest equipment reviews, and much, much more. First I must say you are one hell of an instructor. For lie angle you must get checked hitting a shot from a lie board as the dynamics of swinging often look different than the setup positions. Thank you so much Herman. I have a lot of followers Down Under. Thanks for commenting and following my work. I tend to setup comfortably in an open stance with all clubs. The LAWs of the Golf Swing: Body-Type Your Golf Swing and Master Your As you land inhale (breath in) and absorb the weight into your heels before you jump again. Always helps to post a video as well, so people with a better understanding of the swing can comment. Yes, the word Fanny can be used in a different context here in Oz but I dont believe anyone would be offended. [media=]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaCMiAslT_k[/media] FEMALE golfer (LEFT-HANDED) . Exo #7. When things are going really bad, I sometimes set up with my left hand in the two-knuckle position with the face open to get my swing back on plane. Please note that l am hitting the ball straight with perhaps the merest hint of a draw. I am confused. I am working on it though. Here's how I recommend you getting the feel of this all-important connection: Put a credit card or golf glove under the left arm at set up. You're likely a "Width" swinger, think Craig Stadler. [/quote] You recommend a very pronounced straight back and chin up posture. Wishon 5, 6 560 MC 7-PW MMC MB The whole coil and feel the stretch in the left lat thing don't really register on me. Basically we create the setup while standing a few inches too far away from the ball, then slide the clubhead up behind the ball as the feet take a small step forward. DGA3, Lynn Blake's forum has a ton of older posts on hitting (it's a pattern based in TGM). The 3 biggest mistakes you make with your driver. Your email address will not be published. A well-placed golf stance puts your body in a athletic and balanced manner that allows you to turn and keep your balance throughout the golf swing. 1) If ball is too far forward, club path will already be coming back to the left and cutting across so ball will have cut spin on it. He played at Central Arkansas, where he was a Backer. But it should be said that I spend a lot of time each day stretching. Been lucky to have played most of this winter. My left bicep hits my left pec and I physically can't move it any further. Its never too late to figure it out and start getting better. Kind regards Rob. Paste as plain text instead, Clearly, when I shifted too far right I threw my spine angle way off. You will be extending the hands, arms, club in a manner that appears to be going straight back from the ball while the body is making a coordinated pivot all parts moving together. I haven't asked for a refund yet since it isn't really Dans fault. Hi Herman, Of course, if the clubs feel too long, you will probably be standing straight up with almost no bend at the hips and the toe of the club way up in the air the clubs likely should be shortened if thats the case. hit is with so much authority I have always wondered what it feels like to swing for a guy that is very flexible and thinner? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaCMiAslT_k, Turn the mass Gerry James, another long drive guy, was Mr. California. First, we need a great grip. The real question is what are you looking for? Now I am 45lbs over weight, but plan to start working out after Thanksgiving lol. You cannot paste images directly. I don't care what guys say, [b]the way they describe the pivot, with right side extension and left side tilting was brilliant for me. In this video Mark Wood PGA Advanced Professional shows you a great. If ball is truly too far forward you might pull it or hit it fat/thin. Another huge discovery. Herman. Recently came across your blog / videos. Can you give me some advice? Melbourne Australia, Hey Michael. I know you reccomend in this video that the clubface be centered in your stance at address, but could you speak a bit about that forward shaft lean at address and whether that is something you advocate. Tips for chest/hip rotation : r/golf - Reddit If you are strong but lack mobility, especially in thoracic spine, you should be a 3 barrel hitter. Given that you are placing the ball in the middle of your stance, wouldnt your stance be wider depending on what club you are using? GIVEAWAY! [/quote] Good job Kevin and thanks for stopping by to comment. I posted some of this in another thread recently but i'll link you some of these video's of great warm up routines that should improve your mobility. One question: when you stated should feel like your right arm scrapes your left hip coming down.you did mean right arm and not left correct? Thanks so much for your great instruction.John,former P.G.A, Thanks John. Yes right arm must fall close to body on downswing. Once the grip is established, make sure the lead arm (left arm for right-handed golfers) is sitting on top of the chest. I don't know if this is helpful as I shy away from physical swing advice however being 6'2"/225 with a 49" chest/51 jacket, which is always a PITA as the stuff usually comes in even sizes, however My chest never stopped me from gettin it back-, I was extremely flexible my last year(2012) in the game as I was actively still playing hoops and I was Natiional Ski Patrol-, The only "key" that I ever thought of, and that was decades ago as my body and swing was the same from college on and that is my left tricep across my pec going back-, You might look at some single plane stuff and I've posted a vid of Hal's swing and while he's taller than you, he's got the barrel chest-, I got to Play with him in 2010 and '12 and along with bein a super guy(I started likin him when he scoffed at the Tour boi Tiger love and scoffed at Tiger and beat him when few others could), he's still got a sweet swing-, And he's proud of that belly, tellin me in that Texas draw, "I earned this some b****," lmao, The best to ya and have a great season :), In the end, only three things matter~
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GHIN: Beefeater 24. If thats correct then having the handle point at belt buckle usually works out to be a good shaft/wrist angle. Theres got to be a point where Im letting go of my wrist cock. That sucks. Why do you turn your shoulders 90*? Ive been trying for years to develop a consistent set up and swing and am every so grateful that Ive been hermanized. elbow pointed at body/tricep on chest dates all the way back to Ben Hogan in the 50s. HighDraw, I am the other way around, played at 240 and now weigh 275 lol. Golf Swing For Barrel Chested - MB Golf Pros I have lost significant distance, consistency and golf balls trying to get flatter and deeper. Mimic your backswing, then swing down slowly. How can low point of swing be in center of stance? If the lead arm is sitting on the side of the body, the chest is in the way of starting a proper takeaway and backswing. Set the feet just barely wider than the hips, toes turned out about 5 degrees on each foot, and start to bow from the hip sockets as you also let the wrists drop. I'm going to have to get one! LC. Over time, not playing nearly as much as my kids grew up, I lost the muscle memory for my natural stance. OGA member #15 The attendees were terrible, would rather party than appreciate golf. My big mis-hit is a push-slice or shank. Besides my chest/left arm getting in the way of a bigger backswing, my lat muscles are too tight, and that is also adding to the shortness of it. Does the face just look bad or is the shot also flying offline? Never in my life could i hit a 3 iron with any power or distance and usually a huge slice. Sub70 699U 19.5* But it should be said that I spend a lot of time each day stretching. Funny thing was I used to have John Daly swing as a kid because I was skinny as a rail and now my swing looks like someone elses 1/2 or 3/4 swing. Staying centered has been critical for my improvement, it tightens things up in the backswing and allows for a shallower downswing. 6 Muscles That Improve Your Golf Swing (How To Swing Stronger) Barrel-Chested. I'm 5'6' and about 175 pounds. The LAWs of the Golf Swing: Body-Type Your Golf Swing and Master Your Game Hardcover - May 1, 1998 by Mike Adams (Author), Jim Suttie (Author), T.J. Tomasi (Author) 72 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover $16.00 19 Used from $16.00 3 New from $53.40 2 Collectible from $65.58 Just making sure. HighDraw, I am the other way around, played at 240 and now weigh 275 lol. Your left hand should move down your left pant leg toward your left knee as it works inward. Hope this helps clear up some of the apparent conflict in the descriptions. I would say I am probably more flexible than most guys think, but it depends on the area. Moving it back a little for these short irons may help you if thats the case. (Lefty) what are the positions and or movements that my wrists/forearms should make to have a square club face at impact? Also, the left arm over the chest and the lower shoulder helps align the shoulders with the lower body. [quote name='sblack5' timestamp='1385087109' post='8187438'] I actually hit the ball farther when I weigh about 225lb., which has been a while. Thanks for the information on the setup. Monte has a video on this and has talked about it plenty on this forum. Slight wrist cock is normal at address. Callaway JAWS Raw 52* 56* and 60* Thanks for the compliments fellas. Herman. I would also say most bigger guys swing on a more upright plane, but that doesn't mean you have to be steep, you can be shallow and upright. By Thanks! Ironically, if I need to hit a high shot (say over a tree), I seem to make some of my best swings (I imagine it has to do with my setup and the need to get the ball up rather quickly). Squat Jump. While working on getting my left arm on top of my pec, I was neglecting what I was doing to grip the club with my right hand. Experienced, low-handicap players usually have this figured out, so its not a big deal. http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/881764-latest-swing-changes-post-jacksonville-updated-10-29-13/ My ball position is the same as everyone else, off of right ear, left pec-ish type. Michael I finally understand how to turn so the head stays centered and the shoulders are not too flat and I don't have to lift the arms. Your email address will not be published. Herman. Isnt low point therefore beneath left arm socket? I got down to 215lbs about ten years ago and I looked like I had AIDS, wearing 36" jeans. You should be on the Golf Channel and writing for Golf Digest. Bow forward more at the hips if necessary. This is the best explanation that I can find. Good question. P770 5-P With this build there is also a definite tendency to have a flat shoulder turn in the backswing in an an effort to get your arms up and back. 1: Ball Position This is the most common mistake I see among amateur golfers. I like Smocks swing too. Im a left handed golfer. Maybe there are golfers (on Tour?) To initiate your. Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :) NEW VIDEO EVERY DAY ON MY CHANNEL-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------My Links:Facebook http://bit.ly/PFGolfFacebookTwitter http://bit.ly/PFGolfTwitterInstagram https://instagram.com/peterfinch/ Web http://bit.ly/PFGolfPro----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Download the Pin Seekerz app here!iPhone: http://bit.ly/1BIhrnH Android: http://bit.ly/1BIhrnH I deliver straight talking, easy to follow, honest, professional, calculated advice to all of my viewers from beginner to tour pro. If you are hitting it straight and getting a divot past the ball, keep going like you are. Oh great, now Im even more confused. Much appreciated! I dont think you are doing anything wrong. You should know why you do everything in your swing. Herman, If you have the time, I would appreciate your thoughts on these two setup positions with the left arm and what each one promotes. Always need good footwork and posture. Now, this is not possible for all golfers due to age, suppleness, or injury. Herman. It's simple and very informative. See What Members Are Saying! Oh wait thats not correct. Ive really enjoyed your videos, particularly the recommendation to weaken my right hand grip. Yrrdead - those are some great stretches. Warning, just doing the stretches will make you sore and realize how out of shape you are if you are like me and haven't worked out in a long time! I'm barrel chested and not overweight I setup like anyone else and swing the same as everyone I golf with. Randy, thanks for watching the videos and finding my site to leave a comment. Paige Spiranac has the same problem. I told Dan my first trip "I want to swing like Smock" lol. Problem for me is getting arms moving before the right shoulder which then causes my left bicep hits my pec very quickly and everything stops. You are now in the proper golf address position with an athletic posture , basically a ready position that would apply to any sport. If you have any suggestions to help my setup, particularly the hip issue, Id appreciate it. Look at my release article and video and go for a neutral grip and really train hard at getting your right forearm and hand to turn down and over through impact. The left arm over the left chest was the issue. So he and co-author and pupil Simon Hawkins pieced together Now for the Back Nine. Early release is the only result, so no chance of any lag. In this first of his swing tips for senior golfers taken from the book, Peter explains why its important to simplify the golf swing. The problem all along has been the foundation. I just never made the connection. 4) Hip speed will ruin your driver swing until youve had time to master your hands. This is no small detail. It has been historically taught that way, but there is no biomechanical reason or advantage to changing the stance widths. I like this video. I haven't asked for a refund yet since it isn't really Dans fault. Let the club fall half way down from bending at the hips, then let the wrists uncock enough to finish lowering the club to the ground. Stay in touch. Groove the rotation you will need to pull your left arm in the downswing. Cant wait to apply this into my routine so all the other tips and compensations might not be needed. . Rock Flying Wings Golf Swing for Barrel Chested Guys like Howard If not, click Golf Grip How to Grip a Golf Club. I have not had a good place to shoot them without a lot of interference from other golfers. Body Turn in Golf Swing - The Golf Fix. [/quote] Distance? 2023 JM Eagle LA Championship (April 27-30), Moi matched my iron set, now living on the heel, Diamana PD 50TX; Diamana TB 80TX; Cleveland RTX6 Zipcore 52/10; Best Grip Microperf Midsize Augusta grips. Big hello from Texas. So try to base your decision on your need for mobility, not so much on how wide your shoulders are. Is it possible also have some videos talking about chipping & pitching? Herman. The thing I noticed about this setup was the left elbow pointed down towards my left hip as opposed to my more traditional setup where the left elbow points out between the left hip and target. . I looked at this video and the gem of it is the left arm (tricep) on the left pectoral detail. Or do you let wrists uncock as club falls to the ground? Thank you! I've tried that upright swing before, and it just doesn't feel comfortable. Bowing over more from the hips in the setup will allow a little more room for the arm to sit on top of chest and still comfortably hang to the ball. Learn how your comment data is processed. Being Gumby isn't all its cracked up to be. Your advice has helped quite a bit. It really help me a lot on correcting my weak, slicing shots for a long time. First off, the elbow joint cant bend targetward in this position so it helps prevent chicken winging and it slightly preloads the left forearm for a strong release. A bit like throwing a ball, you can actually lob it with a minimal backswing because the power is all in the follow-through. What makes it easy on the back? who have a similar problem - maybe even somebody who has a video I could watch. [/b] As for the S&T, I learned a ton from that thread and have spent a lot of time reading it a couple of months ago. I'm 6"2 240lbs and former bodybuilder. [*][size=4][color=#008000][b]Ping G410 4 hybrid, Evenflow Black[/b][/color][/size] This should give you enough stability for balance while also having enough mobility to pivot freely. Thank you!!!!!!!! Any attempt to roll your hands over is negated by having such a strong grip forearms are basically locked into that 3-knuckle position. I told Dan my first trip "I want to swing like Smock" lol. Basically, it's a three-step process, Hogan says. Doesnt left arm define swing circle? How To Open Up The Chest Through Impact And Rotate Milo Lines Golf 52K views 1 year ago Mike Malaska: DO NOT "ROTATE" your Lower Body in the golf swing! Herman. From the top of the backswing Swing component: with your left arm across your chest, perform your body rotation towards the target in order to blast this left arm away from the chest. He's the model swing I strive for. Hermaqn, These images compare the movement and position on the backswing and follow-through when you throw a golf ball, swing one-handed and then two-handed. [quote name='Hstead' timestamp='1386383819' post='8261327'] have been following your site for some time now and find your teaching illuminating and always interesting. We teach this on day one to every beginner we encounter, and they dont think this game is so hard to learn. Consequently, I only have about 1/2 of a backswing. I tolerate forward shaft lean but dont advocate it. A good fit should leave the clubhead resting on the ground with the toe of the club just slightly up in the air. Fred. I find your point interesting regarding left hand placement ontop of my female chest. Ive played on and off for years but the past year Im more dedicated than ever to being 5 or less handicap. Thanks for following and commenting. I hated lifting weights though, but it was a necessary evil back then. 2. 2) As you said, simply learn to rotate forearms faster/sooner this is usually the #1 problem. Both nice looking golf swings, IMO. Most of them DO NEED to learn to let their arms swing from their shoulder sockets more. Just mentioning since it was a little uncomfortable to let a 6 iron shaft be right at belt buckle- felt like i would either go outside or had to open stance. I have a broad chest as well and lack proper external right shoulder rotation - you can either go 'up' toward the anterior like some have described, or you can stay in depth (and some width) with low hands and reverse loop a fade out of it. Herman. Are you referring to being heavy thick chested or having a barrel chest? It was all "around." Was pumped to work at a professional golf tournament. Does the grip, stronger or weaker, affect this at all? Herman, Excess knee flex will ruin your motion. Display as a link instead, I am looking forward to the next video and some warmer weather so I can get my clubs checked and re-gripped. Cause and effect. Mizuno S18 5310+5812/PX 6.0 Fortunately, it's also the easiest to fix. . My avg driving distance is around 240-250 which is perfectly respectable. Your link has been automatically embedded. Ive tried to visualize an imaginary obstacle in front of me as I setup to the ball to see if I can get the same results, but it has not been particularly effective. Be Better Golf BE BETTER GOLF. Better Golf Shots - Swinging In A Barrel - YouTube Just a light difference in ball position. I am 6", 36 wrist to floor and 225 lb. I took a look at Jason Zuback's swing, and it appears that he goes extremely steep - in fact, his left arm about touches his neck. The volunteers (not enough of them) didn't give a . The whole coil and feel the stretch in the left lat thing don't really register on me. Next, attach the right hand to the club. Place an alignment rod under your toes and make some swings. One advantage is normally you can generate quite a bit of power with a short swing. 75K views 10 years ago Golf Swing Tips and Drills A great exercise to feel the correct body turn in the golf swing. Do you agree? Hi Herman! Clear editor. When I was about 18, I had a wrist operation that afterwards made my wrist sore if I used my normal two-knuckle grip. Your left arm is probably already touching your left pec at address after 900 it just rides up a bit. Boomer was a legend in the teaching ranks in the first half of the last century, and his book, "On Learning Golf," published in 1946, can still be purchased. I certainly didn't intend it that way, so perhaps I should phrase my problem differently . Watch approx 6 videos or so and have learned more than 4hrs of lessons from local pro. But for the purposes of this article, were going to gloss over grip, assuming you have the details of hand position already figured out. 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