I'm a golf fan. [quote name='MizunoJunky' timestamp='1386361482' post='8259595'] Basically, it's a three-step process, Hogan says. I actually hit the ball farther when I weigh about 225lb., which has been a while. that when you find it Ball - pro v1x Also a few good techniques to help square the face. Then repeat it with your eyes shut and try to imagine you are swinging a golf club. Is that the answer? Herman. Lofts 18 , 21.5, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 58. You can post now and register later. I like Smocks swing too. You will be farther from the ball and some barrel-chested guys prefer shorter clubs. What's right for one may not be for another. Otherwise, I setup open and hit pull hooks or if I compensate with open stance a push/slice . Hermaqn, I'm flexible: can do the seated toe touch, and can turn my shoulders 90 degrees from my waist. Regardless of stance width though the bottom of the swing arc will basically be the center of your stance, so for a ball played on the ground, center is easiest place to catch it solid and not try to time 13 different positions or stance widths. Hey David, glad to hear youve been Hermanized. By A couple of more ho ho's I should be 280 plus. Perhaps because Im left-handed, but swing right-handed, I set the club behind the ball with the left hand only and then place my right hand on the club. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages. Do not try to sit down to get low enough if the clubs feel too short. Wishon 919 THI 11* 0.5* Open Herman. I used to do this all the time but some how you just forget some of these important set up features. Herman. Very strong grip. I am confused. Good read to get some insight. Be Better Golf BE BETTER GOLF. At any rate, be sure to check in a mirror to verify the look if it looks like Tiger and Rory, youre probably ok. Good luck. Hope this helps you can always sign-up for an online lesson if you have a way to send me some video. that's pretty big. [/quote] I'm going to have to get one! NASA spends a tremendous amount of time (months) setting everything up, then they put the shuttle on the crawler to slowly (days) march it over to the launching pad, finally they count down (seconds) and press the button (instantaneous) to launch. Hi Herman, Should l try to widen my back swing or do you feel l should play with what l have got? and it sees you, it is trembling. There are some key points to keep in mind for the setup to ensure an inside approach with a level to upward hit. Thanks for the compliments and I hope you see continued improvement in your game. I've done either and vary on it. Michael, Im not sure changing anything here would make you hit it further. Mizuno MP18 2fh / PX 6.0 What I now realize is that turning my left arm to the two-knuckle grip position naturally gets my left arm on top of the pec and helps tuck the right should in as well, freeing up my back-swing. If your using your shoulders and body to turn and not just your arms the swing is the same. Have your feet roughly shoulder-width apart keeping good alignment (don't bend knees in or out) Sit back like sitting on a chair whilst keeping your chest higher than the hips and exhale (breath out) as you jump up. So how do we setup to make a golf swing and avoid becoming a tourist attraction like the Leaning Tower? The clubhead has so far to travel (up to 16 feet from top of arc to impact) it is too easy for hips to outrun the clubhead and leave it open like a baseball batter late on a pitch. There's space between your chest and chin that I'm betting your left arm will fit in just fine -- but you have to add some "up" to your swing. I have a doubt regarding my stance. Swing the golf club more around your body This weeks swing analysis shows how by swinging the golf club more around your body will help hit the golf ball more out of the centre of the. Today, I wish I lived in NC! If you have the time, I would appreciate your thoughts on these two setup positions with the left arm and what each one promotes. I'm 6"2 240lbs and former bodybuilder. My left bicep hits my left pec and I physically can't move it any further. 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. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The shoulders ideally turn at 90-degrees to the top of the swing. This gives me something to review and refresh. I haven't asked for a refund yet since it isn't really Dans fault. When bowing toward the ball, do you retain wrist cock as when held at belt buckle height? You now have both hands on the club, left arm sitting somewhat uncomfortably on top of left chest, left shoulder is higher than the right (which means spine is tilted slightly to the right), right arm is soft at the elbow, right shoulder tucked back and down, club is pointed straight out from belt buckle. I'm looking for suggestions or thoughts about what an effective swing would be for this type of body. Thanks for commenting Wayne. Just grabbing a club in my living room and getting my left arm out in front of my chest made a huge difference. That sets the ball itself just slightly left of your zipper. Promise. How to modify the swing, without lag it's just a shove. Moving it back a little for these short irons may help you if thats the case. Im a left handed golfer. This tried and tested method of coaching has helped many golfers achieve their personal goals and beyond Yes right arm must fall close to body on downswing. Swing suggestions for my unusual body type . I do have 1 question on the address you mention the golf shaft points at the belt buckle however there is a lot of info out there saying the shaft should point to left hip at address and if you look at top tour players like Rory McIlroy they do tend to have this lean of the shaft. I was having problems with a seriously closed clubface in my backswing and at the top. What should be the distance between my heels (stance wide) for iron 7, fairway wood and Driver? If you did not rotate the arms on the backswing, you'd only be able to raise the arms to about chest level. Herman. But heres a question: say for a 9iron, the offset will leave the face of the club look closed (I am playing Mizuno JPX800 iron set), and its almost impossible to make it look square. If I put myself at the top of my swing with left hand in waiters tray position and a flat right wrist and just let my natural swing fall.I always arrive with an open club face. Their strength is not enough to overcome the shorter ROM and general stiffness. Michael Breed teaches you a drill for a better body turn in your golf swing. Ill try on the course your recomendation to set the feet slightly wider the the hips. If I keep the right arm, shoulder, elbow soft it all works. Good questions, best of luck on your game. Fortunately, it's also the easiest to fix. A stronger grip tends to push the hands farther forward as its the only position that feels comfortable. [*][size=4][b]Titleist T200 5-9 KBS Tour Flt [/b][/size] As you reach the top of your backswing the chest should be facing pretty much straight away from your target. Make sure: (1) Your left leg gently bumps the wall as you start down, and (2) the back of your left hand faces the wall as it comes down in front of. Isnt low point therefore beneath left arm socket? The beauty of this exercise is that you can easily throw a ball in the garden so next time you have a spare five minutes go outside pick up a ball and throw it. As you turn your body and swing the arms in front of your chest, picture your left arm rotating and your wrists setting so the water will leak out gradually on a line between your feet and the ball. Since I have a very thick chest with this setup for me everything is easier. Ok, cool. I like that thinking mans golf coach. Ive always felt like you deserve to know why you are doing something beyond the standard reason my pro told me too. Its a lot easier to stay committed when you completely understand where youre coming from and where youre trying to go. Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 Cause and effect. 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. My quick answer is bend over and tell those folks to leave you alone. Lord help me to be the person my dog thinks I am, [quote name='scotee' timestamp='1386387668' post='8261613'] [quote name='sblack5' timestamp='1385096461' post='8188352'] [*][size=4][b][color=#daa520]Callaway MD5 45,49,54,58/[/color] I love almost all your vdeos but in this one Once you have established the left hand grip, raise the left arm up on top of and across the chest (tricep lays on the pec.) [quote name='sblack5' timestamp='1385087109' post='8187438'] Make a backswing pivot and pause. And I will be doing an online lesson as soon as I get a good video. GIVEAWAY! I'm barrel chested and not overweight I setup like anyone else and swing the same as everyone I golf with. Herman. I feel you are great instructor so I want to stay with your teaching entirely now. The best bet is to maintain the natural slight S-curve of the spine that you have when standing looking straight ahead and then bow from hips. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But, I have found something that that helps me make the coil easier. Cross your hands over your chest so your opposite hands touch opposite shoulders. Maybe there are golfers (on Tour?) [quote name='LaterOn61' timestamp='1385085653' post='8187280'] From all my reading/practicing I think something is terribly wrong with my hands during my swing. I have to focus more on being able to breathe at the top I feel the left lat stretching so hard lol When I was about 18, I had a wrist operation that afterwards made my wrist sore if I used my normal two-knuckle grip. You should know why you do everything in your swing. [/quote] [/quote] The left arm technique is huge. Much appreciated. Much appreciated! When my shoulders turn 90 degrees, my arms can only get to the 9:00 position (looking heads-on, where 6:00 is at the ground and 12:00 is above the head). [/quote] G425 Max 9*o w/ RIP Beta 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. Herman, It actually should not be soled completely flat. Herman. I come from a softball background and always hit opposite field (late swing). Does the grip, stronger or weaker, affect this at all? 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. My ball position is the same as everyone else, off of right ear, left pec-ish type. But here are a few things to check. Heath is a big guy.but with a SWEET motion, Check out the last page of the kink to his thread above..Awesome stuff. What I witnessed has me hoping this tournament crashes and burns in tremendous fashion. Herman, I have been struggling greatly with my game over the last few years. I was wondering if you set-up any differently with fairway woods and hybrids? The other common flaw developed out of a forward press is a tendency to take the clubhead to the inside on the takeaway. Please explain. Swing Faster And Stop Coming Over The Top Watch on Kyle Morris, named by Golf Digest as one of "America's Best Young Instructors" shows why the use of ones chest too much in the swing can lead to coming over the top and a lack of speed. Thanks! Place an alignment rod under your toes and make some swings. 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. For the one-piece takeaway, you can still make a one-piece movement while pivoting. Big hello from Texas. Your knees should just crease slightly, no sitting or excessive bending. If you post a video more people will be able to help out. Sorry there's no video available - maybe in the future. Display as a link instead, Quote Reply to this topic. When I watch the professionals most dont seem to have such a position, in fact they look a little slouched and bent over in the upper thoracic/neck area (Phil, Ernie Els). Sounds like you suck your arms inside , so they have no where to go . Again Thanks a lot. My avg driving distance is around 240-250 which is perfectly respectable. I am working on it though. http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/881764-latest-swing-changes-post-jacksonville-updated-10-29-13/ Elbows to chest In the clip, which you can watch in full below, Hogan suggests starting by making small swings, with your. If you cant seem to get the club comfortably down to the ground, have a professional check the length and lie angle of the clubs. 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. Hi Herman, If you are strong but lack mobility, especially in thoracic spine, you should be a 3 barrel hitter. Keep up the great work. My results were exactly what you described in the videoshoulders tilting in the wrong direction and a bad outside-in swing. LC. Youd never get rid of me. I don't care what guys say, the way they describe the pivot, with right side extension and left side tilting was brilliant for me. Before any more rambling I guess my main question is: Thanks for watching. If not, click Golf Grip How to Grip a Golf Club. Mizuno MP18 3-Pw/ PX 6.0 Im telling everyone i know who plays to watch them! 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. A couple of more ho ho's I should be 280 plus. Because of this new position over the chest I fell my irons should be flatter in order not to bend too much. Rich, most golfers report that same perception. I told Dan my first trip "I want to swing like Smock" lol. You should be on the Golf Channel and writing for Golf Digest. First, we need a great grip. Look no further than the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy for a perfect example. If it was Now for the Back Nine would be a very short book. Randy, thanks for watching the videos and finding my site to leave a comment. 2. XXIO X Series 5 Wood! [quote name='Hstead' timestamp='1385096954' post='8188390'] This keeps the right shoulder back and the shoulders square to the line. Watch approx 6 videos or so and have learned more than 4hrs of lessons from local pro. 3) Stronger grip should help, but i dont like a different grip for irons and woods. But for the purposes of this article, were going to gloss over grip, assuming you have the details of hand position already figured out. I was fighting a slice and always felt I had a flaw somewhere that had to be addressed. If you are going to try to get more width, you will likely have to turn your torso and shoulders farther back to get that right arm off your body. Slight wrist cock is normal at address. Clearly, when I shifted too far right I threw my spine angle way off. I am not sure what you are asking, but I think you are saying you don't like your backswing. Thanks for the great video. Your setup helped a lot and I got to identify, using your T, that the leading edge of my club was actually 5 deg+ open all the time. P770 5-P Try playing it back to improve the path, although now the face will need to release quickly to make it in time. I wish I could rotate down with my shoulders more level, instead of tilting right so hard. It never is! It's hard to do it through writing a reply. This post is 4years old now but the same issues remain for some of us. Callaway JAWS Raw 52* 56* and 60* Your advice has helped quite a bit. Practice 1-handed forearm rotations with left hand holding the club, then immediately step up and play a shot it might actually hook. One advantage is normally you can generate quite a bit of power with a short swing. He was solid as a rock-. Thanks for the tip for arm on top .it fixed me overnight I am even drawing the ball again or dead straight.. Herman, I love this game and am just so frustrated that I cant get a consistent swing. I couldn't resist checking this thread out with the title. Thanks! September 09, 2013. Thanks for stopping by to comment on the blog. LaterOn61, November 21, 2013 in Instruction & Academy. Mike Dunaway played football at Arkansas, I believe, and was rather stocky. I can relate to you on that one brother! Thanks for commenting. Monte has a video on this and has talked about it plenty on this forum. Distance? [*][size=4][b][color=#0000ff]Ping G410 LST, Mitsubishi Tensei Orange Pro [/color][/b][/size] I turn my right hip just a little to the inside. You can find connection information from Jimmy Ballards work. Should I feel relaxed in my wrists with no wrist cock at set up or is it alright to have a little bit. [/b] It would feel very uncomfortable and put you in a more or less cramped position. I've been playing golf about 15 years and have been as low as an 8 handicap, but currently rest at 13. But a disadvantage is that you better have a short swing and not let your arms run off or you are in trouble. Right now, you're chunking golf shots because the low point of your swing happens before you reach the ball. I dont think you are doing anything wrong. The clubhead will lower to the ground directly in the center of your stance, butt of club still pointed at belt buckle. 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. Ken, Thank you, Ken. Subscribe: http://danwhittakergolf.com/subDWGWhat is the correct golf swing for your body type - Golf Swing Tips - DWGWe're now in the age of the quantitativ. Ive noticed on the range that many people set up with the handle of the golf club positioned near their left thigh, or pointed toward the target, creating the appearance of the club leaning forward at address. Then as the club is swung down the chest should be pointing again pretty much straight forward. Told Mrs. DGA3 about my post, and she teased me, saying, "They're going to think you are bragging about yourself!". Being Gumby isn't all its cracked up to be. That's about what a skinny person's natural swing will be. Im having a hard time figuring out just one thing, if I were to stand straight up and point my club straight out from my belt buckle its 90 degrees, if I bend over with the exact position until the club hits the ground then it obviously isnt in the correct position because I would still be at 90 degrees. Also upright is super comfortable for me because I have more room but it's not nearly as consistent and I tend to hit a lot more bad shots with hard to control distance because I'm so steep, Titleist TSR3 8* / Fuji Ventus Black TR 6X, Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 18* / Veylix Rome 988X, Edel SMS iron 4-5 / DG TI X100 ///// SMS PRO irons 6-PW / DG TI X100. Anyway, I have recently been looking at many more articles in an effort to get more distance, I am no slouch I have worked in the building industry all life and think I am reasonably fit for 58, I just stumbled on your videos and have watched them over and over and over in an effort to ingrain the moves, very interesting, properly explained and like what other people have said, no one has ever properly explained why and I was seriously thinking about quitting the game altogether, I am today going to try out all of what I have learned by watching your instruction and will keep you posted on the results, here is to hoping that at long last I have found someone who actually wants people to learn the game properly. Herman, I think you are the thinking mans golf coach. The modern swing teaches keeping both feet on the ground which twists the spine. Net result should leave the butt of club aimed at belt buckle. Wishon 775HS 22*, 25* See What Members Are Saying! If thats correct then having the handle point at belt buckle usually works out to be a good shaft/wrist angle. You may like to check the word fanny Ive been battling this for years trying to figure out what is the correct position from how I have my wrists either pointing down or or cocked too much please help:). More speed ? Cant wait to apply this into my routine so all the other tips and compensations might not be needed. Upload or insert images from URL. Excess knee flex will ruin your motion. There is NO SPECIFIC PATTERN for broad chested golfers. I can keep my knees straight and put my palms on the ground, so my back and hamstrings are way flexible. Assume your address position without a club or ball. But it should be said that I spend a lot of time each day stretching. No, you just pick the ball up and throw it in one natural movement and without a thought. Pasted as rich text. Im a width guy (strong guy with a developed chest and strong lats and deltoid although i dont go to the gym. I have lost significant distance, consistency and golf balls trying to get flatter and deeper.