Golf Instruction - Correct Takeaway & Downswing Practice Drill

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ALL Golfers need this Drill. It teaches how to initiate both the "Takeaway" and the "Downswing". The "Front Shoulder" starts the takeaway and the "Hips" start and lead the downswing and the "Hands" DO NOTHING. This finally makes the golf swing "Athletic" using the large muscle groups like any other athletic movement: throwing a ball, ... a discus, ... hittting a home run.... you get the point. All this release the club into the ball or at the target has got to go....

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  • 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) .

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • @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.

  • 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!!

  • @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

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

  • 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.!

  • 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

  • what kind of grip are you using?

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