Finally, a new lesson! You are doing a great job, Todd. I have been following your program for three years. Bought your book and watched all your videos. I did not make progress as fast as I was expecting, but probably because I am not that talented, but I still have faith in the SPS method. This season will be my breakthrough - I really feel like it! Once again, thanks a lot for your teaching. Best regards from Poland Karol
So many times I forget this and then I'll watch a little video of myself and I'll see my right heel spinning out. I've got to work on this. Thanks for the reminder!! Excellent explanation!🏌♂️👍🏽
The right foot down & SPACE MANAGEMENT is the sole reason I switched from a 2 plane swing to a Moe Norman SPS. The teacher of regular swing have NO IDEA what space management is, not helped by PGAT announcers yelling out "Oh look, he's on his toe, effective use of power from the ground". What?!? Seriously?! Love this video Todd 👍
Great vid..I keep my trail foot flat although my weight is 90 percent on lead foot...I have a 2 plane swing but with this trail foot down I send the ball to left/hook... tks Todd and kudos Mo Norman
Hey Todd. Thank you. I saw a short video about 12 months ago about Moe, then as a result, found your channel. I have played golf, badly, my whole life. After finding your channel I have been working on, what is the closest I can get to the SPS. It isn't easy to change habits of a life time but as I have got more and more confidence with the SPS I have noticed 2 things: When I hit it well, the ball doesn't deviate, even if I hit it not so well, the result is nowhere near as bad as with my old swing. I am sure I am not doing a whole heaps of things well, but the result is that I now want to go to the driving range, because I want to experience shot after shot just going dead straight AND now, as I get comfortable with the swing, with more distance than at any time previously. Thanks again from Australia.
Great video probably my biggest fault especially as the round goes on is I rotate too much and start hitting everything left. Just have to keep on working until it becomes second nature as I continue to unlearn 40+ years
I apologize for keep saying this “is ur best video yet!” Hope everyone realizes how valuable these are and the price is $0 and these are some of the very small issues that have likely kept me from really “getting it” over the last 20 years!!
Looks like it might be easier to practice with driver to start with since the stance is wider and presumably would allow your to reach resistance earlier? Just a guess, will have to try this.
How tall are you, Todd? I've heard, and read in your book, that the driver stance width the Moe used was 22", heel to heel. Moe was 5' 7" i think? Referred to himself as a small guy in a video i saw once. How does the stance width vary with player height? In other words, at say 6' 1", would it be better at 23" or 24"?
Easily the hardest thing to do with this swing. 25+ yrs of getting on my right toe during the follow thru is a difficult habit to break. I've tried to drill it, but it puts a tremendous amount of strain on my lower back.
@@ToddGravesGolf haha. Love it!! Makes you more accessible and endearing and less intimidating... and this right-foot down thing is a "secret", if I dare say so... thanks a bunch! When I win the U.S. Open, I'll name you by name in my victory speech. Great, great stuff
Have you ever seen a baseball player swing the bat flat footed? How about a tennis serve? Hockey slap shot? Hard to buy into the conventional golf swing is un-natural when your concept of flat foot hitting is counter to every other stick/racquet sport out there that needs to generate power. Buying +1” clubs to compensate for distance loss due to this swing is how you have overcome your distance loss. No one gains distance with this swing or club speed so there is a trade off to say otherwise is disingenuous.
Understanding biomechanics, the goal of the trail leg is to "limit" the rotation of the pelvis. The trail leg turns internally. I recommend keeping the tail foot down thorough impact to keep the leg moving internally. I recommend lifting the foot at the finish. Other sports achieve the same thing. Hockey players, the leg (trail leg, hip and skate) move backwards. The pelvis rotation is similar to what I recommend - in effect, keeping the trail leg moving internally. All sports will have similar motion of internally rotating the trail leg to slow the pelvis.
When you "crack the whip", the handle must remain "stopped" to transfer momentum through the wrist movement and down to the tip. Same thing for swing, hips, arms and club head.
Finally, a new lesson! You are doing a great job, Todd. I have been following your program for three years. Bought your book and watched all your videos. I did not make progress as fast as I was expecting, but probably because I am not that talented, but I still have faith in the SPS method. This season will be my breakthrough - I really feel like it!
Once again, thanks a lot for your teaching.
Best regards from Poland
Karol
Thank you.
So many times I forget this and then I'll watch a little video of myself and I'll see my right heel spinning out. I've got to work on this. Thanks for the reminder!! Excellent explanation!🏌♂️👍🏽
Thanks.
The right foot down & SPACE MANAGEMENT is the sole reason I switched from a 2 plane swing to a Moe Norman SPS. The teacher of regular swing have NO IDEA what space management is, not helped by PGAT announcers yelling out "Oh look, he's on his toe, effective use of power from the ground". What?!? Seriously?! Love this video Todd 👍
Each week I figure out another step or a new feeling I get that helps me out. I practice everyday and its getting better and better.
Good to hear.
For such a simple swing as being sold there are sure a lot of variables?
Great vid..I keep my trail foot flat although my weight is 90 percent on lead foot...I have a 2 plane swing but with this trail foot down I send the ball to left/hook... tks Todd and kudos Mo Norman
Hey Todd. Thank you. I saw a short video about 12 months ago about Moe, then as a result, found your channel. I have played golf, badly, my whole life. After finding your channel I have been working on, what is the closest I can get to the SPS. It isn't easy to change habits of a life time but as I have got more and more confidence with the SPS I have noticed 2 things: When I hit it well, the ball doesn't deviate, even if I hit it not so well, the result is nowhere near as bad as with my old swing. I am sure I am not doing a whole heaps of things well, but the result is that I now want to go to the driving range, because I want to experience shot after shot just going dead straight AND now, as I get comfortable with the swing, with more distance than at any time previously. Thanks again from Australia.
This has simplified my swing tremendously. What an epiphany!
Great video probably my biggest fault especially as the round goes on is I rotate too much and start hitting everything left. Just have to keep on working until it becomes second nature as I continue to unlearn 40+ years
your explanations are super clear and easy to understand.
Great video Todd. This could not have come at a better time! Thanks!
I apologize for keep saying this “is ur best video yet!” Hope everyone realizes how valuable these are and the price is $0 and these are some of the very small issues that have likely kept me from really “getting it” over the last 20 years!!
Awesome videos as always. Thank you.
thanks. Sounds logical to me . Gonna try it out
Don’t try it. Do it.
Looks like it might be easier to practice with driver to start with since the stance is wider and presumably would allow your to reach resistance earlier? Just a guess, will have to try this.
Jesus I almost died at 0:50 sec!😂😂
Yeah me too I thought aliens finally got me
Thanks Todd, that butt back advice is great..
Thanks.
i.m having trouble understanding the circle in the swing if there is one?
wow, that has really helped me think about why my foot was raising.....jeez
Hi Todd. Is it ok to start this trail side lower body movement BEFORE the lead side. I have trouble transitioning with left knee as recommended by Moe
@@richardpascoe1859 that is actually where it does start - so yes
Absolute money!!!!
This helped a lot. Thanks I’m bombing My drives now. Irons are little harder atm
Make sure your ball position is correct and stance width.
How tall are you, Todd? I've heard, and read in your book, that the driver stance width the Moe used was 22", heel to heel. Moe was 5' 7" i think? Referred to himself as a small guy in a video i saw once. How does the stance width vary with player height? In other words, at say 6' 1", would it be better at 23" or 24"?
Im 5'9".
Watching some of your motion there, does the right hand feel like it's going from the rock skipping position to turning down through impact?
No. Hand dies not turn down. I am demonstrating the trail foot feeling…
@@ToddGravesGolf Thanks!
good one Todd. I always feel am coming up during swing. Will practice your good advice.
Easily the hardest thing to do with this swing. 25+ yrs of getting on my right toe during the follow thru is a difficult habit to break. I've tried to drill it, but it puts a tremendous amount of strain on my lower back.
I Keep it down but not for that Long. My left knee keeps straightening. Only bent for a short amount of time
moe"my hips stay there"
Adds distance and accuracy!
no?
That's one pointy bellybutton! Two bellybuttons! 3:39
Great video as always. Great content
lol. The darn microphone fuzzy fell down my shirt.
@@ToddGravesGolf haha. Love it!! Makes you more accessible and endearing and less intimidating...
and this right-foot down thing is a "secret", if I dare say so... thanks a bunch! When I win the U.S. Open, I'll name you by name in my victory speech. Great, great stuff
think, the right shaft is important too,,,, if u cant handle the bat yull never get around
Have you ever seen a baseball player swing the bat flat footed? How about a tennis serve? Hockey slap shot? Hard to buy into the conventional golf swing is un-natural when your concept of flat foot hitting is counter to every other stick/racquet sport out there that needs to generate power. Buying +1” clubs to compensate for distance loss due to this swing is how you have overcome your distance loss. No one gains distance with this swing or club speed so there is a trade off to say otherwise is disingenuous.
Understanding biomechanics, the goal of the trail leg is to "limit" the rotation of the pelvis. The trail leg turns internally. I recommend keeping the tail foot down thorough impact to keep the leg moving internally. I recommend lifting the foot at the finish. Other sports achieve the same thing. Hockey players, the leg (trail leg, hip and skate) move backwards. The pelvis rotation is similar to what I recommend - in effect, keeping the trail leg moving internally. All sports will have similar motion of internally rotating the trail leg to slow the pelvis.
When you "crack the whip", the handle must remain "stopped" to transfer momentum through the wrist movement and down to the tip. Same thing for swing, hips, arms and club head.