How can low point of swing be in center of stance? Thank you!!!!!!!! Centering the hands in my experience has improved most players abilities to align to target, square the face at address and make a reasonably sound takeaway. Good luck. Are their set up or swing adjustments to make when thick chested? Plenty of Youtube vids of both to check out. Practice 1-handed forearm rotations with left hand holding the club, then immediately step up and play a shot it might actually hook. If I keep the right arm, shoulder, elbow soft it all works. Basically we create the setup while standing a few inches too far away from the ball, then slide the clubhead up behind the ball as the feet take a small step forward. Does the face just look bad or is the shot also flying offline? I wish you had been around when I was a kid. Taking nothing away from their records or great swings, Phil and Ernie are admittedly a little overweight up top and may not be awesome role models in the posture department. Because of this, I have spent a lot of time working on steeper shoulders, i.e. Herman, I actually hit the ball farther when I weigh about 225lb., which has been a while. Like this? I would also say most bigger guys swing on a more upright plane, but that doesn't mean you have to be steep, you can be shallow and upright. I have to focus more on being able to breathe at the top I feel the left lat stretching so hard lol. Today, I wish I lived in NC! He was solid as a rock-. Wishon 54, 59 Micro-Groove HM : I've been playing golf about 15 years and have been as low as an 8 handicap, but currently rest at 13. That being said, I think he could get away with a wider stance than most. Peter Dawson, a prominent European Tour player in the 1970s and the first left-hander to play in the Ryder Cup, noticed a gap in the market for a coaching manual with tips for senior golfers. In this first of his swing tips for senior golfers taken from the book, Peter explains why its important to simplify the golf swing. But here are a few things to check. Your advice has helped quite a bit. I posted some of this in another thread recently but i'll link you some of these video's of great warm up routines that should improve your mobility. I was wondering if you set-up any differently with fairway woods and hybrids? Im a left handed golfer. I will report back. 5 mistakes all golfers make on par 3 holes, Marcus Westerberg Chipping Tips: Stop helping the ball in the air, PGA Tour star reveals what it's like to play with a red-hot Jon Rahm, Equipment brand publicly cuts ties with LIV Golf stars, 'The DP World Tour feeds the PGA Tour it's always been like that', Keith Pelley: 'I have no influence on the Ryder Cup', Keep your feet together to improve your chipping. It has been historically taught that way, but there is no biomechanical reason or advantage to changing the stance widths. P770 5-P [/quote] Fairways:Honma TW747 15* /18* I am working on it though. http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/881764-latest-swing-changes-post-jacksonville-updated-10-29-13/ My problem on the way down is dropping my right shoulder down too much instead of taking it out to the ball. A few things could be going on, so youll need to test one at a time in the following order. Herman. herman do you have a video on pitching and chipping.i really enjoy your instruction.thanks for what u r doing for the golfer.also could u help me on the takeaway.i hear u say one piece and then i hear u say pivot.i have watched both numerous times and they seem to be different ways to take the club back.again thanks. The volunteers (not enough of them) didn't give a . The preshot routine will help consistently apply the setup to shots with both irons and woods while aiming correctly at targets on the range or the golf course. Sub70 699U 19.5* Were no different take all the time necessary to create the setup and aim the shot; slowly, carefully march the setup over to the ball; waggle to count down and relax; then press the button triggering the motion the swing itself is over in less than a second and a half. My basic iron setup tries to align the shaft with the belt buckle picturing the shaft like a T-square with the leading edge of face perfectly square. Get it wrong, and it wont matter how well you build everything else. I am taller and thinner than you, but I spent a lot of time swinging the way it sounds you do, Not before I got in front of a mirror after reading many posts on the subject here did I realize that I had no "up" to my swing. Duly noted Ill try to get some specifics soon on driving. Wishon 5, 6 560 MC 7-PW MMC MB Left hand literally underneath the shaft with Palm up. Im having a hard time figuring out just one thing, if I were to stand straight up and point my club straight out from my belt buckle its 90 degrees, if I bend over with the exact position until the club hits the ground then it obviously isnt in the correct position because I would still be at 90 degrees. I cant tell you how much you have changed my game! Ive started thinking of the old glove under the arm pit drill, except this time with the right arm. Noticed a few things creeping in that I wanted to get my setup a little more structured. Intro Rotating Your Chest PROPERLY In A Golf Swing Athletic Motion Golf 177K subscribers Subscribe 5.4K Share 303K views 3 years ago Get your FREE distance injection here:. My left bicep hits my left pec and I physically can't move it any further. Related: Keep your feet together to improve your chipping. 2) As you said, simply learn to rotate forearms faster/sooner this is usually the #1 problem. I have a question regarding the position of the handle of the golf club. Ive been trying for years to develop a consistent set up and swing and am every so grateful that Ive been hermanized. Another huge discovery. Now I am 45lbs over weight, but plan to start working out after Thanksgiving lol. You cannot paste images directly. [quote name='Hstead' timestamp='1386383819' post='8261327'] So key for me is shoulder first then arms while keeping width which again is hard for me. If you post a video more people will be able to help out. I was cheating, reaching out a bit instead of tilting fully to make my right arm long enough. What's my problem? It's just that there are folks who advocate that the arms don't raise at all, that your hands go up by virtue of turning your shoulders on an incline, but this thought can be damaging to folks like you and me. Ironically, if I need to hit a high shot (say over a tree), I seem to make some of my best swings (I imagine it has to do with my setup and the need to get the ball up rather quickly). Now my new problem. [/quote] But it should be said that I spend a lot of time each day stretching. Miguel, The best way to test this is to see what length you hit most easily centered in the clubface. I finally understand how to turn so the head stays centered and the shoulders are not too flat and I don't have to lift the arms. Been lucky to have played most of this winter. With golf I ALWAYS hit ground behind the ball. I couldn't resist checking this thread out with the title. Eliminate swaying and lunging which rob you of distance and accuracy. [/quote] document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Variety being the "spice of life" and all that, we are not created equal in all aspects. At this stage, we are ready to finish assembling the golf stance. I am 6", 36 wrist to floor and 225 lb. Yrrdead - those are some great stretches. Keep your balance throughout your swing, aiming for the middle of the club face more often. But it does simplify the golf swing to the bare essentials and the closer you can get to this action the better your swing and the results will be. Stay in touch. Duly noted well use bottom or tail for those down under thanks. I'm barrel chested and not overweight I setup like anyone else and swing the same as everyone I golf with. Its about finding what works for your body type. I think you are the thinking mans golf coach. Herman. Extend rear leg on the BS and shift to right leg. Set the feet just barely wider than the hips, toes turned out about 5 degrees on each foot, and start to bow from the hip sockets as you also let the wrists drop. Driver: Taylormade M2 10.5* w/ Hzrdus Black 6.0 62g He's the model swing I strive for. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Quote Reply to this topic. Keep the left arm straight and across the chest as you slowly lower the arm until the butt of the club is straight out from your belt buckle, shaft horizontal to the ground, toe of club pointed straight up. Sorry there's no video available - maybe in the future. Bowing over more from the hips in the setup will allow a little more room for the arm to sit on top of chest and still comfortably hang to the ball. . Squat Jump. 4) Hip speed will ruin your driver swing until youve had time to master your hands. [*][size=4][color=#008000][b]Ping G410 3 hybrid, Mitsubishi Tensei Blue Pro[/b][/color][/size] You recommend a very pronounced straight back and chin up posture. First off, the elbow joint cant bend targetward in this position so it helps prevent chicken winging and it slightly preloads the left forearm for a strong release. But, my shoulders are not nor are my ankles, too many injuries. Watching the Stadler video convinces me to go back to my natural, upright motion. You can read our review of the book in our rundown of the best golf instruction books, or head to the Now for the Back Nine website if you need more information or want to buy a copy. In order to look more conventional youre probably going to endure some pain along the way to reverse those habits. Thank you! It was all "around." I do have 1 question on the address you mention the golf shaft points at the belt buckle however there is a lot of info out there saying the shaft should point to left hip at address and if you look at top tour players like Rory McIlroy they do tend to have this lean of the shaft. Hope it helps! Herman. Thanks for the great video. I wish I could rotate down with my shoulders more level, instead of tilting right so hard. I played football at 238lbs, full back, and used to lift a lot. [*][size=4][b][color=#0000ff]Ping G410 LST, Mitsubishi Tensei Orange Pro [/color][/b][/size] The clubhead will lower to the ground directly in the center of your stance, butt of club still pointed at belt buckle. Are their set up or swing adjustments to make when thick chested? [/quote] The mirror can really be informative. More speed ? [*][size=4][b][color=#daa520]Callaway MD5 45,49,54,58/[/color] I told Dan my first trip "I want to swing like Smock" lol. By Why do you turn your shoulders 90*? I've tried that upright swing before, and it just doesn't feel comfortable. One advantage is normally you can generate quite a bit of power with a short swing. I don't care what guys say, the way they describe the pivot, with right side extension and left side tilting was brilliant for me. I'm very excited. I am now 58 my handicap is 14.6 but lately I have lost a lot of distance and should probably be 18, I was never a massive hitter, probably 230 with the driver from a solid shot but now I am lucky to hit 180, 7 iron 110 all perfectly straight. I had never heard of this setup before and found it promoted a steeper plan for me which is good as I tend to get a little laid off and stuck. My right shoulder sets up below the left, but my right hip is tends to get higher than the left resulting in either a vertical or reversed spine tilt. Please explain. Yes right arm must fall close to body on downswing. I turn my right hip just a little to the inside. There's space between your chest and chin that I'm betting your left arm will fit in just fine -- but you have to add some "up" to your swing. Anyway, I have recently been looking at many more articles in an effort to get more distance, I am no slouch I have worked in the building industry all life and think I am reasonably fit for 58, I just stumbled on your videos and have watched them over and over and over in an effort to ingrain the moves, very interesting, properly explained and like what other people have said, no one has ever properly explained why and I was seriously thinking about quitting the game altogether, I am today going to try out all of what I have learned by watching your instruction and will keep you posted on the results, here is to hoping that at long last I have found someone who actually wants people to learn the game properly. One-Piece is a term used to describe moving the hands, arms and club as a single unit with no hinge in the early phases of backswing. As you reach the top of your backswing the chest should be facing pretty much straight away from your target. Herman. That kind of swing might be good for long drives, but it's probably not the most consistent for every day golf. If not, click, Next, well add to the setup by talking about, Golf Lag: Stop Casting, Lag like Tiger Woods. Herman. That sucks. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages. Herman, Great Job on the videos ,I live in Greensboro and am lefty,Iwill be calling for a lesson soon . I am working on it though. Herman, Thank you for this video. 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