Golf Swing Weight Shift - Video Golf Lesson by Herman Williams Golf

[yengwenli]

Herman, so, the "bump" is for clearing more space for the club coming down the slot? does that mean the longer the club, the more the needing of the "bump"? what if there is no bump with just turning of hip to start downswing; would that be easier to go over the top/casting? thanks Herman

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@yengwenli Yes, it does clear more space but is not the only benefit or reason for doing it. Shifting improves downward strike thru ball - get your center left of ball on iron shots for good divots. Don't need more bump on longer club unless wider stance. With no bump, unless you have Tour quality flexibility, when the hips clear most people will also turn the torso & hands/club go over the top. Casting then occurs to catch up in time to hit the ball, otherwise you may go around or over the ball

[yengwenli]

@hermanwilliamsgolf Herman, should the hip be unwind during downswing parallel to the ground, or to the swing plane?

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@yengwenli Good question. Right handed golfer will bump or shift toward target and left hip will be higher than right hip. Therefore as the hips unwind there is a slight tilt similar to swing plane angle but not identical. By the time you complete the finish the hips are level again.

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@yengwenli Yes it does clear more space but is not the only benefit or reason for doing it. Shifting improves downward strike thru ball - get your center left of ball on iron shots for good divots. Don't need more bump on longer club unless wider stance. With no bump, unless you have Tour quality flexibility, when the hips clear most people will also turn the torso & hands/club go over the top. Casting then occurs to catch up in time to hit the ball, otherwise you may go around or over the ball.

[tflinn22]

I'm seeing alot of people saying that you are just supposed to clear with no lateral movement. The lateral movement increases your spine angle at impact from address, which I've seen decreases accuracy and consistency.  What do you think?

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@tflinn22 It's true that can happen, but most ams clear & hang back. It's also possible to let your entire torso move with the lateral movement of the legs so there is no change of angle - I describe it as backing into the target. You literally have your back facing the target as your whole body shifts. However a slight increase in spine tilt is not always bad. It encourages a shallower attack angle with an inside approach - a very good thing for most amateurs who slice or need more distance.

[cockywatchman1976]

Nice vid. What do you think of stack and tilt Herman? 

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@cockywatchman1976 The quick answer is I like "stack" without too much "tilt." I'm a fan of most of the system but I like the spine leaning away from target throughout swing. You can have your spine lean away from target with weight on your left side though. In general I like one-plane swings without lateral movement in backswing but a decent weight shift and hip clearing on forward swing. It varies with body type and athleticism as to what different people can achieve and feel comfortable with.

[td1138]

Herman - you have an amazing gift for being able to break down the golf swing so that the beginner can really understand what you are trying to teach. Too many "teachers" seem to have forgotten just how clueless us newbies are when it comes to the correct way to swing a golf club. Thanks for all the great videos that truly are instructive and very helpful to the hungry beginning golfer!

[hermanwilliamsgolf]

@td1138 Glad I could help. Yeah the language alone in our sport is pretty tough to follow for a newbie and the positions you have to get in are often worse. Easy to get lost. Thanks for commenting ... glad you found the videos helpful and easy to follow. Stay tuned & tell your friends to favorite, follow and subscribe.

Herman

[Tuck1030]

Like this guy I'm from Herman so I already was Hermanized!!!

[themroskarproduction]

hi herman thanks for the great tips, please rate my junior golf swing :)