Secret in the Dirt: Where's The Weight?

http://bit.ly/ApvmDE Answering a question about where the weight is at various points in the Golf Swing.

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[pjfarbs]

Me again...what would be the disadvantage/s with anchoring my left foot rather than my right foot?

[sevam1]

The tendancy from the lead leg is a steeper angle of approach. This is of benefit when trying to hit crisp short iron shots with a sharply descending blow, but may not be the best for longer irons and woods where a shallower approach will generally be of benefit. If we were to go back 50 years you would be advised to vary your weight distribution as you move through the bag and to fit the shot....still good advice. The biggest challenge from the lead foot is avoiding the reverse pivot.

[pjfarbs]

Regarding this weight shift....I was at the driving range the other day and tried starting my swing with my weight over my left foot and leaving it there so my left foot became my anchor and pivot point instead of my right foot. This resulted in no weight transfer since my weight was always on my left side and remained there throughout the entire swing. I hit some very crisp shots this way. What are your thoughts on this?

Tecumseh On.

[sevam1]

I see no problem with this. That is how I hit some wedge shots but I do not personally hit most shots that way. The benefit of what you describe is that without a weight transfer away from the target, if you can co-ordinate it, the bottom of the arc stays very tight which is good for consistent ballstriking and is in fact a basic premise of methods like Stack and Tilt. My action is a little more "rightcentric" but I am not throwing a lot of weight around. My shift is felt thorugh the ball.

[ashmadnat57]

tigercatcheshair has the coordination of a two-legged lizard--and his mom dresses him funny...Sevam1, keep up the good work. Serious students of the golf swing (and others with jobs) owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to you. Thank You!!!

[sevam1]

You are most welcome!

[davidleealford]

Tigercatheshair, you should be glad certain people have tried to understand all the great swings. I've done the same thing and have received similar criticism. People shut up when they see I can hit the ball straight every time. I'm sure Sevan can also demonstrate to a high level.

[bossman96]

I'm watching this again after viewing it 5 months ago and can't help thinking what a great analysis of the weight transfer it is. You've put out some great stuff MM. And your swing is beaut as well. Cheers,John

[rrasmussen32]

Isn't the weight shifted to the left big toe? Then is goes back to the middle of instep. At least in my swing this stops the ball from going left. Your instruction is great. Thank you.

[cockywatchman1976]

Any tips on drills/training aids for improving the pivot. Made huge progress on ball striking over the last 2 years, but I want my pivot and footwork much more like yours (which is quality). Is there anything I can do to speed up the learning process?

[BucktoothBob]

Cinderella Story here at Augusta

Cinderella story here…former greenskeeper, about to win the Masters…OH! He got all of that one, he has to be happy with that!



[Davidh0330]

how much weight and pressure is on your right foot at the top of the backswing

[2Eride]

Your best video

[boprn]

Of all your videos, I found this one the most interesting. When I'm playing my best, I feel the weight exactly as you have described here. Funny thing is, when I have that feeling, the swing is efortless.