Golf Instruction - Correct Takeaway & Downswing Practice Drill

[DUPLESSISGOLF]

Yes. What most do not understand is the ball is always played pretty much just inside the front foot (except driver) because that is the low point of the swing arc (not middle) and is where the body rotates. What changes is your back foot, gets closer to the front for wedge and moves back for longer irons. But, the ball stays pretty much just inside. Playing the ball in the middle, is why most flip thru impact, and can't turn unless they slide forward first (not repeatable) .

[mcerlean1956]

I will follow the link.You mean set up the ball opposite the left heel.?

[DUPLESSISGOLF]

Follow the link in description YourGolfSwingAnalysis you will be amazed once you learn to not side on the takeaway, you can unwind the downswing as fast or slow as you feel. You must setup with the ball just inside the front so you can turn, like throwing a ball. I will explain in the analysis. Reply within 24 hrs Ross

[mcerlean1956]

Ross....Hallo from Dublin. That really makes sense. I have been trying for 2/3 years now to move onto the right to create power but I am just after realizing that this has caused me to slide all over the shop. All the power goes down the pan. I am sorry I don' live near you to get some lessons you as you make so much sense . I think I will send you my swing and get your comments. Can I do this using an I phone and post privately to U-Tube? What do you recommend..? Thanks.There is hope.!

[DUPLESSISGOLF]

The reason for holding your knee is, so you don't slide to the right side and COIL instead. The golf swing unwinds around the front hip. Sliding to the back only creates problems... the is no benefit for sliding. Keep the front knee anchored and wind your shoulders against a firm lower body for much more power and accuracy since you didn't slide. Since you are still on the front, just UNWIND. Loading up the back side is OLD thinking and is not consistent or repeatable. Just go try it.

[mcerlean1956]

If you hold your left knee will your weight transfer to the right side..? Can you help me with this as I am having trouble getting my head around it. Thanks

[timc424]

I like this drill it really works if you follow his directions closley. I play between 12-15 handicap, my bigest problem is consistant contact, i lead with my hips on the downswing, buti fight really hard not to lift up into impact,any thoughts on how i can stay down better. Thanks

[DUPLESSISGOLF]

@timc424 Yes, make sure your shaft is in line with your front arm at setup. The butt of the club points towards your arm pit (not your belly). This simulates what you will need at impact. Next, you want to allow the Large Muscles to control your arms, hands and club, so keeping your grip pressure constant is very important. If you keep your hands out of the swing, the club face will trail the shaft and you will automatically hit down as you keep unwinding and TURN to face the target.

[Patchkaa33]

what kind of grip are you using?

[TheKPGA]

What part of you controls the shaft and face?Is it not the hand, wrists and arms, after all the club is not attached to your hips!!

[DUPLESSISGOLF]

@TheKPGA The club face does not need to be controlled, if you don't change it with your hands during the swing. I teach using the hips to start and lead the downswing, to teach golfers how to use large muscles in an athletic movement and to stop hitting at the ball with their hands. Using the hands, can never be consistent and only disrupts the body. With a little discipline (learning to keep constant grip pressure), allows the Large Muscles to control the arms, hands and club. More on my blog

[Ramesh005003]

Simple and concise great drill, this is all we have to do in a golf swing to get the bigger muscles of the body play their part. thank you very much!

[zonerlust]

Very useful..tried it out at the range with great results.The course will be the big test admittedly.Concise instruction from a guy who knows the mechanics of a good golf swing.Well done fella!

[DUPLESSISGOLF]

@zonerlust If you incorporate this Hold Knee, Push Front Shoulder, then Hips... as part of your routine, you will take it to the course. I usually teach this by telling my student, once they are setup ready to hit to: Look at the target and think... Knee, Shoulder, Hips... then when you look back at the ball DO IT! KNEE, SHOULDER, HIPS... you will be amazed how well imagining those three things just before you hit will help you do it. Must be part of your routine to work... Ross

[east5871]

Interesting!! I have unconsciously done this on a few occasions & hit the ball well. Unfortunately I didn't know what it was I did so I could do it again until I saw your video. I think the times I didn't hit the ball well I was starting with my hips&arms instead of with the front shoulder. Tried your drill in the office without aclub. It seems like part of me wants to turn that I don't think should based on what you said. Feels like restricted range of motion. Is that normal initially?

[DUPLESSISGOLF]

Yes. Keeping the lower body still so the big muscles of the shoulders can wind up your back muscles creates a TON of potential and keeps you from sliding. This is also the opposite of the sequence that is about to unwind the club... starting the downswing with the hips first and keeping them leading and dominating the downswing all the way to the finish. KEEP YOUR HANDS PASSIVE DURING THE SWING AND LET BIG MUSCLES CONTROL THE BACKSWING AND DOWNSWING. Keep grip pressure unchanged.