Improve Your Golf Swing using a Video Camera

[tprofits]

A golf net is a fantastic way to do several things like warm up before a round, hit balls after sundown or in the winter. Shooting video of yourself while hitting into a net is very valuable. The best hitting net out there is the RevolutioNET.

[SchuylarColfax]

what kind of golf net is that? where did you get it? Do you hit holes in it? I can't find one that I can't blast holes in after about 100 balls...thanks.

[wrightynw]

A net is a good way to practise, although it can tell you nothing about your ball trajectory or end product of your shot, hitting solid golf shots helps build confidence and takes away some of the anxiety that higher handicappers feel whilst stood over the golf ball, however to improve your game generally this should be followed by a trip to the range or golf course whenever possible, in order to avoid graining in a incorrect technique.

[chestateegold]

this is how i learned to improve my swing... never got a lesson... 16 and breaking 90 :). great vid

[ejoe350]

Very useful tip indeed. Thank you.

Additionally, I recommend video from 4 angles - so a golfer can see if there is need for improving the golf swing.

[369yuu]

when you take back, you put too much inside,

[kovalcik17]

no he doesnt

[cgasucks]

Man you got overactive knees...especially your right one in your backswing..

[AGameGolf]

The great thing about golf is there are different techniques for different physical abilities. In this video I have a back injury inhibiting flexibility and coil on my back swing, so some of the upper torso movement transfers into my knees where my right leg locks out. This is what happens in the "Stack and Tilt method".

[AGameGolf]

To play golf, there are only 3 things you need to worry about.

1 - You need to be able to hit the ground consistently in the same place with the club head.

2- Be able to hit it far enough to score well.

3- Be able to control where the golf ball goes.

If you can do all three of those, then the technique to make it happen is not so important. There are basics that you will implement however it will be different from person to person; look at the differences in PGA pros Jim Furyk & JB Holmes

[paWOLFck]

Can you take any criticism? It seems as though your posture and swing could use a little help. These tips are only going to help you; yes there are different techniques to play golf but they are only trying to help YOUR technique improve and to help YOUR overall game. And yes I agree that your knees are a little too active and if you calm those down just a little bit and get a smoother more balanced swing, then your hits will improve drastically.

[MrPar24]

You stole those 3 things off the stack and tilt dvds. Oh and by the way, stack and tilt is shit

[AGameGolf]

You're right. I did phrase my 3 points above the same as the stack and tilt even though I don't endorse the stack and tilt method. I do agree with their 3 points and my point is that there are many ways or methods to achieve those 3 points. Find a golf instructor whose points make sense and who you can relate with and apply their methods.

[mheathbar29]

i know that this comment is old but that comment is so untrue. I'm 17 and can drive 250-280 consistently and i hit fairway 85%. But that does not mean shit. I am terrible whiten 25 yards of the pin and putt like a fool so my scores end up low to mid 90's. Just because you can hit far straight and control the ball does not mean you will be a good golfer

[theestrogenius]

He clearly loses his balance at the end of his swing. If his impact was absolutely perfect, this doesn't matter. Unfortunately, balance and posture in the followthrough usually tells the story of the swing.

[AGameGolf]

so do you suggest that because I don't stand there with long enough for someone to take pictures that it isn't balanced? Even pros walk out of a finished golf swing at times rather than waiting in a photo finish.

[insticnt2]

I would have to agree. Your Posture does need some work. Also, your knee flex. However, you don't look very comfortable over the ball. Doing a little waggle is fine, but your moving your knees back and fourth. Which is sometimes causing you to stand up a little more straight up at times, which would be why you might lose your balance. I would suggest that you keep a proper knee flex do a little waggle and then hit your shot.

[josh3564]

nice swing hey iv been having trouble hitting irons and well all of my clubs solid i often hit thin or too fat or slice my driver i can hit at least 300 yds but often slice can you take a look at my swing and give me suggestions to help my flaws that iv mentioned thanks in advance

[wattatrueshot]

Good, but those nets don't show if you slice the ball.

[AGameGolf]

correct, that is why you practice at home and follow it up at the driving range or with a computer that can give you feedback at home.

[solveroftruth]

nice swing. Can you tell me what kind of golf net you're using? it looks very nice and compact. can you tell me the name and the price? thanks

[AGameGolf]

see my comment below to whatare0o0o

[whatare0o0o]

where did you get that net and how much did is cost you?

[AGameGolf]

go to agamegolfinstruction . com and click on "training and practice aids" and then click on "golf practice nets" and you'll have many to select from. This one was about $40.

[dmadras]

great idea is NOT to copy this swing. Unless you need to early turn, transition extremely steep, tilt under, and lose balance in the finish....then this would be a great model!

[badsmack]

sometimes when i hit the ball i hit the club on the ground before hitting the ball wich results in a shorter shot. do you have any tips?

[glepine4]

put the ball more in the middle of you stance. and concentrate on hitting ball first, then divot

[stive01]

First off, the only cheap way to learn golf is to find a pro that is not expensive. Second... Hitting into a net gives absolutely none of the necessary feedback you need to make corrections. Third... Golf Publications. Ever wonder why they are still around? They don't fix anything.  If anbody could pick up g-digest and become scratch you would not need to buy anymore copies. There is a reason the PGA of America exist.

[AGameGolf]

If you listened to the video, I did mention going to see a golf pro if you need serious help. Second, many pros including Tiger Woods, Johnny Miller and Mike Weir learned how to strike golf balls inititially using only a golf net. Tiger Woods was not out of the crib before he took an interest in golf, at age 6 months, watching as his father hit golf balls into a net and imitating his swing. Johnny Miller hit thousands of balls into a net before his dad allowed him on a course.

[AGameGolf]

Also, the reason golf publications are still around is because people like to keep up with the latest product, professionals, and be reminded of all the things they learned from prior golf lessons that they forgot. Unfortunately, most humans ability to remember everything they're taught is short term and we have to be constantly reminded. For the average golfer who just wants to enjoy a round of bogie golf, a camera, net, and some publications can get you there or nearly so.

[stive01]

I still have to disagree. 99% of people to not know how to take what they read or see and apply it to the golf swing. I do agree on keeping them up to date with equipment and happenings and what not. Truth is that golfers over think. And reading instruction articles and things of that nature add to that problem. I am a teacher at a golf school. And since the day I began I have heard the same thing over and over," Well I read this in Golf Digest and can't get it to work.

[AGameGolf]

I've been golfing for 38 years now. I've had many professional golf lessons included from pros that "overthink" and way over complicate matters. Pros don't fix problems permanently any more than publications do. People who want to play 0-8 handicap golf will almost certainly have to see a pro "and" practice for hours at the range and putting green and play several rounds per week. For people that play occasionally as a social event non competitively, just a simple net can improve your game.

[AGameGolf]

You make a good distinction. There are 4 different learning styles; auditory, visual, digital and kinesthetic. I am very visual and have always found it easy to watch someone do something and then apply it to myself. People with other learning styles which "read this in Golf Digest and can't get it to work" may have to find an alternative method to learn which could be visiting a pro. You're only seeing the students that aren't able to visualize as I do while the successful ones are out golfing

[stive01]

Only to see that they are totally off. Plus current trends are showing that golfers are not satisfied with bogey golf and want to get better. People like yourself on the other hand make the problem worse by giving players false confidence that they can teach themselves. You yourself are probly one of the lucky ones. You look to have a self taught swing and it is pretty good. As for a beginner or youngster a net is not a bad idea to get them going.

[AGameGolf]

I learned to play when I was 2. My swing has evolved a few times with different professional instruction. I understand the dynamics well enough that when I hit a ball and achieve a certain result that I can make corrections correctly. I maintain a 7 handicap from year to year accepting that the only way I can improve much more is to spend alot more time at the course practicing which time I don't have. To maintain flexibility, tempo and maintain the feel of a solid strike I use a net at home.

[stive01]

But for normal folks, hitting in a net is probly not a good idea.  Shots may feel solid and they have no idea of a slice or hook; working it into their golf swing. It will never end. People like yourself will continue to buy the books, mags, and videos convinced that it is the best way and filling the wallets of people you will never meet and that don't care.

[Mizunomx23]

choose a swing of a pro who is close in weight and height too you.

if you look like woosnam, dont try and swing like tiger

[Timsfriend011]

try to keep your left heel down on the ground and this will allow you to pivit your hips and get maximum rotation and more distance

[mbell1992]

what kind of a handicap are you? it seems like at impact you lean backwards so your head doesnt come ahead of the ball by doing that it creates a small fade or a bad hook if you overcorrect it. send my a message. thanks.

[AGameGolf]

7 If you see a frontal view of my swing, you'll see that I have very little lateral movement and keep my head in the same position over the ball with more of a reverse C finish. I'm starting to change my finish though as I get less flexible because the reverse C is hard on your back.

[stive01]

You actually have quite a bit of lateral movement. That is a good thing.  Head may be too still. Try to keep your right knee flexed the whole swing. This should set your shoulders behing the ball and give you a few more yards.

[AGameGolf]

My right knee does stay flexed. It never does "lock". My knee would move back another 3 inches or so to be locked. I agree with the head movement because my reverse C finish is hard on my back as I get older and less flexible.

[baldwynsports]

i'm slicing the ball and i'm LEFT HANDED i only slice with my driver can u plz tell help me and do u have messenger or anything so that you can help me 1on1 tyvm

[AGameGolf]

Here are some of the basics to help you out.

1. Strengthen your grip.

2. Move the ball back in your stance a little more.

3. Learn how to make your hands release the club at impact. Try swinging the club in front of you like a baseball bat feeling your hands turning over. Then lean over and swing the club a half swing feeling your hands turning over. That will help you feel release. I have a video on eliminating slicing at my channel.

[wags407]

I too tend to only slice occasionally with my Driver. The rollover works but I've found it tough to control / inconsistent. Here's some others.

4. Slow down your back swing. It's easy to lose your tempo with the driver. So a smoother backswing on the correct path, in this case maybe even come inside with your backswing.

5. Hip balance. As you being left handed, you right hip should be around 17% angle upward at the point of impact. This will help you release through the ball.

[jjoel90]

if its just your driver thats slicing than get a club fit driver

[AGameGolf]

That's a good idea that I failed to consider was going to place that can fit you for golf clubs and find out if you have the right shaft flex for your swing speed on your driver. Getting the correct equipment can straighten you out quickly also.

[notyourcheese]

i need to get me one of those