Jeff Ritter - More Distance

[UsernameInvalid2011]

You videos are awesome, thanks! You hear so much about the left arm being straight and in line with the club at impact. Would this technique breakdown the left arm and cause the elbow to be bent at impact? Thanks!

[jritter5]

@UsernameInvalid2011 If you're not actively turning, you could certainly get a left arm breakdown through the hit, however, when done properly it only adds distance and the left arm stays straight.

[UsernameInvalid2011]

@jritter5 Is it possible for you to do a quick video of this action with the camera on the side of you (like your golf bag is in the above video)? I'm having a hard time of picturing the action in my mind’s eye and I cannot seem to replicate it on the range. THANKS!!

[f0cusen]

Never actually heard about this a good tip though I'm actually suprised you did not talk about "lag" or "delayed hitting" and witdh.

[rohit369]

Jeff Can you use this same concept for the driver as well???? P.s. you videos are very useful...thanks.

[tfftfftff86]

Jeff, I've tried to put your advice here together with your "Transition" clip, by telling myself "Biff - Squish - Biff" as I work my elbows and left leg.

As a previously chronic slicer, I can tell you it works just great for me.

The difference between you and the pros who I've failed with is that you got me to focus on key parts of my own body, while they would mostly tell me where an external object - the club - should be during the swing.

Thanks so much

[pendo8881]

I`ve been studying Ben Hogan and Sam Snead`s swings and have been confused as to why both have this move, now thanks to your explanation I know WHY. Never seen or heard of this type of teaching before. Thanks from Rod -- Sydney Australia

[thelinksdragon]

This is probably the best lesson I have ever seen. I have never seen an instructor talk about retraction of the elbows before. I went out to try this for "distance" and it actually cured two other problems automatically. This lesson will will keep the player "CONNECTED" automatically...which is probably the most difficult concept to teach/understand/learn/repeat. It also prevents the dreaded "over the top" as well.

Thanks, Jeff.

[Scottgas3]

Jeff. This a great move. I have added 20-30 yds flight with the driver doing this. Do you expect to add fade spin with this move? That is the flight pattern I am getting.

[Scottgas3]

Do you expect to add fade spin with this move. My drives have about 30 more yards flight doing this, and it is a fade flight pattern. Is this what you are looking for?

Do you use the same move with a ball on the ground? A fairway wood or hybrid for example.

[MrAudiopost]

Tried the drill but I feel like im chicken winging the left arm on the down swing, must be doing something wrong.

[MrAudiopost]

Jeff when doing this arent you creating a false shoulder turn by swinging arms instead of turning your torso?

[jritter5]

@MrAudiopost It's just a feeling on how to generate more speed. Imagine driving your left elbow behind you as if to slug someone who is standing behind you in the stomach. That would be a powerful move, which of course, would use body as well.

[MrAudiopost]

@jritter5 ok thanks for the reply. Love the swing, ill be in touch soon for a lesson. good stuff.

[laremac]

Jeff, do any of the pro players use this move? Which of your 3 release moves do you recommend with this swing for max distance?

Thanks for sharing such great info.... not many would!!!!

[jritter5]

@laremac Release has a lot to do with desired ball flight patter. In terms of pros. Watch TV and see which players have the shaft exit low and left into the follow through. Also, the sooner you see the left elbow re-appear behind the body as well is a good indication of this type of action.

[LBTennis]

Is that Rodney Dangerfields bag?

[AnotherRandomViewer]

Excellent video!

[jondan135]

hmm, this tip might work, im gonna try it on golf practice tonight, thx

[izzy0210]

ur swing is way to low

[jritter5]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your success! Jeff

[2xchrome]

Oops. I'm not a retard I just typed like one. Lol. I had a phone call. Lol

[2xchrome]

Thank you Jeff! You have brought my scores down to low 80s after watching all over your videos over and over a few times with practice. I was shooting inconsistant 95-100. Now I'm winning all the skins against my freinds. Seriously, thanks for posting your videos. Great instruction and very easy to apply!

[jritter5]

@2xchrome That's awesome! Thanks for sharing in your success!!!

[SantLB]

Jeff, I played today and hit my driver 20 yds longer and my irons about a club and a half longer...I can't thank you enough! At first I was skeptical because I thought this would cause the dreaded chicken-wing but to my amazement the "breaking of the glass" just made me come through the ball more aggressively. THANK YOU

[jritter5]

@SantLB Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing your success!!!

[airpeewee]

where can i get a practice pad like that?

[brmiau]

definately the best advice. if your grip is correct, this method will not fail.

just concentrate on folding the elbows like jeff said, everything else will follow.

[hamboblett]

Retracting the left elbow around the body increases clubhead speed because you are shortening the radius of your swing arc - physics 101.

[FairwayJack]

Never heard this tip before. Sounds....brilliant !! I will be trying this glass breaking idea next visit to the range. Thx Jeff.

[buzzermax]

Jeff you are good. I am 4 hcp and I feel your videos very very useful. I discovered most of your tips simply by hitting a lot of balls. But finding that you are on the right way is a bit relaxing.

[dopekr]

i could be wrong, but wouldn't that move with the left arm cause a cut/slice for most golfers?

[LumberjackDeChristo]

Sure, if they didn't release their wrist.

[azcharlie2009]

How do you know if you're doing that (releasing your wrist)?

[RevBigDaddie]

Question: I understand your inner and outer circle technique. Which is awesome but doesn't your distance from the ball matter for solid contact too?

[akimian]

Jeff, this is one of the best tips I've gotten in playing golf.  I now have more club head speed with less effort and the swing feels good. Just one question, is the right arm passive on the downswing? Prior to this change, I was powering through with the right arm on the downswing. Thanks.

[chubbspet]

Guys, stupid question, but what is a "one plane" swing?

Tiaan

[secrettogolf]

The hands and club head travel along the same circular path.There is no change in the angle from which the club travels from back and down.Jack Nicklaus is a great example of a 2 plane swinger.His back swing arc is extended ,his downswing switches to a steeper arc after he makes his weight shift,look up Nicklaus 2 of 8 to see.

[Glynnex]

This video demonstrates something which I had read but could not visualise or embody for myself although I knew the physics were correct. I'm really looking forward to putting it into action tomorrow. Many thanks Jeff.

[yalsteronline]

Hi Jeff,

thanks for all the great posts first! Some helped me (HC 12) a lot. But now I have a big problem, I suddently started shanking...I went to my local pro in Germany (first time after 2 years) and he thinks the shanks are caused of the "flat plane"...I should swing much steeper and in front of my body...and that made me shank every single ball...I am really confused now. Perhaps u can help me out..Thanks a lot!

[19missi59]

hi jeff...

same here. after some great results and a lot of confidence i also started shanking...but i still love all your advice. please help.

[swooshjr]

Shanks are caused because you are moving towards your ball(getting closer) Work on keeping your spine angle and I bet the go away. When I Squash the sponge I am pure as can be, but when I lunge a bit towards the ball, I will shank it also. Once you get use to holding your spine angle you will shank no more.

[Lancer78x]

Nice comments, nice one plane Swing.

[budimard]

Thanks Jeff, I am from Indonesia... I have frustated enough to gain my distance. This clip makes me add 40 yard carry on my driver. Thanks alot.

[jritter5]

Awesome!!! Glad the tip was helpful!

[Tradewind4]

Doesn't retracting your left elbow like that create the dreaded "chickenwing?"

[jritter5]

No. The "chicken wing is when the left arm works up and away from the body, mostly as an effect of the arms trying to avoid a steep impact. Here the arms are simply traveling around in the same sequence as a baseball swing.

[juicyfruitzy]

you look hot! I had to watch the vid a couple times because you were distracting me. You are cuter than Adam Scott.

Good lesson. Thanks for the tip!

[jritter5]

I get alot of comments on these videos, but I like yours the best! Thanks for giving me a good start to my day! Jeff

[aldershotj]

Very professional, and simply explained ,thanks.

[carlitosmrv]

Hola from Puerto Rico Jeff:

Do you have any tips on how to get more distance with the Driver? It is the same as with the irons? I will like you to think about on creatin a video on ball position for short, medium, long and woods.

Saludos,

Carlos

[mpb1472]

Superb explanation. The more I look at the one plane swing the more I think it will help me. I tend to have a flying right elbow on the backswing and come over the top. Your explanation of where the arms and elbows go makes it easier to understand. Going to try it out. Just found your videos and I am impressed with your instruction. Wish you were in CT.

[jritter5]

Thanks for your comment. I'm glad these are helpful!

[taroroot1]

Thanks for expanding Hardy's OPS ideas via video! I appreciate your instruction.