Wait.. you have Cerebral Palsy, holy cow you're fitter than me. Thats an eye opener. Good on you for not being a victim to your circumstances, big respect
I use this step drill as part of my practice swing before I hit a shot on the course. The key for me though is focusing on turning my right hip behind me. If I don't turn enough with my hips my sequence gets all mangled up. With a proper turn it's effortless power. During a recent round one my playing companions made that exact comment. He didn't want to offend me comparing me to the ladies on the LPGA. I wasn't offended at all. I thought it was a great compliment. I felt like I wasn't really swinging hard and the ball was jumping. Great rounds are coming.
There is such a disconnect between my understanding of what shifting weight is and my body's willingness to do it. Like patting my head and rubbing my stomach while reciting Shakespeare 😂
It's not actually a weight shift during a real swing, it's a pressure shift... goes from right heel to left tow, then left heel, .... dudes got a great swing. Appreciate his approach and attitude
In a way yes. Padraig Harrington started messing around with the Happy Gilmore swing not long after the movie came out. He learned the value of ground forces as it relates to speed and took a swan dive off the cliff diving deep into the mechanics of speed. Now he's arguably the longest player on the Champions Tour and hits it much farther than he did in his prime.
You mention hanging back. It is possible to hit good shots doing this feeling if you let your arms rotate through from the start of the backswing. This points the face down at the ground. There is a fine line between hanging back too long & being flicky with wrists I find if I only rotate around my centre I can strike with less effort instead of trying to get through the ball on my left side. This ends up in a “muscling through” feel and my shoulders tense. I hold on & the face is open on the follow through
It appears that the shift to the left also reduces the likelihood that you'll pull the ball left. I know when I hang back I get the clubface pointing well left of target.
This might be what's missing from my swing, I pick a lot of balls, don't compress irons as much, which sometimes you want when the lie is questionable but it's annoying off the tee
I may be over doing it on the left side to the point where I stand up out of it and blade the ball. Maybe this drill will make me go fish my golf clubs out of the lake, lol. Seriously this may get me the right movement.
Its because you are early extending. Your hips are coming closer to the ball. I know because I struggle with the same thing. Keep your chest pointing down and your butt out through the shot.
but why do we need to move the weight forwards to hit it "properly"? Ive been experimenting with not doing so and my strikes are cleaner than ever....for a mid handicapper the less you move around the better. Just my observation
I have always hit my 7 iron 150 pretty much, having a very neutral stance, neutral grip, relying totally on timing and wrists to generate power. I'm not BAD playing like that, often I hit nice shaped shots etc. But I just spent a session working specially hitting through the ball, taking a divot and driving into my left side and turning hard, and within a single session I am now hitting my Pitching Wedge 150, my 7 was pushing 180. So this definitely works. Question will be how consistent I can get with it, and how it'll go with dodgy lays out on the course
If this has created more shaft lean, hitting with divot in front of ball, and better weight transfer forward it should help on any lie with an iron (except specialty shots for example sand splash)
Hi John, I've done the ball forward drill ever since I seen it on your channel, you said it was better than the step in drill. Is that still the case or do you think you get more benefit from the step in drill?
It’s all about preference. I personally right now in my golfing development like the ball forward drill, but the step through drill has historically gave me incredible success. Have a go at both of them in your next practice session and see what one you like the best. They’re both great 👍🏼
I found it. It makes sense. I’ll try this drill like I have many others. I just can’t seem to hit my irons above a wedge. I feel like I’m swinging with my arms before I get to the left side. Can’t seem to stop it. Will try both drills.
@@EdVonBoeckman I found the ball forward drill a lot easier than the step in drill, you'll be surprised how much you flush the ball at the range with the ball forward drill. You could easily play a full round of golf using it, just be aware that the ball will launch higher, you'll lose a bit of distance and the ball will pull slightly left.
@rdgrdg1632 yes really ? Titleist t100 clubs so traditional loft. No added yard for player forgiving irons . My driver club head speed is 115 ball speed 165 to 170
Wait.. you have Cerebral Palsy, holy cow you're fitter than me. Thats an eye opener. Good on you for not being a victim to your circumstances, big respect
Yep CP doesnt stop this guy.
best golf swing training drill on you tube 100%
I use this step drill as part of my practice swing before I hit a shot on the course. The key for me though is focusing on turning my right hip behind me. If I don't turn enough with my hips my sequence gets all mangled up. With a proper turn it's effortless power. During a recent round one my playing companions made that exact comment. He didn't want to offend me comparing me to the ladies on the LPGA. I wasn't offended at all. I thought it was a great compliment. I felt like I wasn't really swinging hard and the ball was jumping. Great rounds are coming.
Exactly why I am more likely to watch Sandra Gal or others to understand where they get their power from.
This is a simple drill that has great feedback, thanks John
This is me. Thanks! Should help me find my old swing.
There is such a disconnect between my understanding of what shifting weight is and my body's willingness to do it. Like patting my head and rubbing my stomach while reciting Shakespeare 😂
It's not actually a weight shift during a real swing, it's a pressure shift... goes from right heel to left tow, then left heel, .... dudes got a great swing. Appreciate his approach and attitude
What an amazing drill that no one has never thouhgt! I'm sure that it will make me great progress like a pro to me. Thanks a lot.
Heard about this drill long time ago, but you made it clear that I actually need to use it! Great lesson!
BRILLIANT.. This i believe is exactly what im struggling with right now..can't wait to practice tonight!!
Great drill. Must do for me on the range now.
Thank you.. I'll start working on this on my next round at the driving range.
So Happy Gilmore was right all along
In a way yes. Padraig Harrington started messing around with the Happy Gilmore swing not long after the movie came out. He learned the value of ground forces as it relates to speed and took a swan dive off the cliff diving deep into the mechanics of speed. Now he's arguably the longest player on the Champions Tour and hits it much farther than he did in his prime.
@@industrialpalletworx3548 So it's Happy Harrington now is it 🙂
@@psallen5099 That's a good way to look at it I suppose....lol
You mention hanging back. It is possible to hit good shots doing this feeling if you let your arms rotate through from the start of the backswing. This points the face down at the ground.
There is a fine line between hanging back too long & being flicky with wrists
I find if I only rotate around my centre I can strike with less effort instead of trying to get through the ball on my left side. This ends up in a “muscling through” feel and my shoulders tense. I hold on & the face is open on the follow through
must give this a try really interesting
Great drill mate.
Thanks mate. Certainly is a very effective one!
It appears that the shift to the left also reduces the likelihood that you'll pull the ball left. I know when I hang back I get the clubface pointing well left of target.
I’ve found untightening my grip helps with weigh transference too.
Fantastic lesson once again 🙏
I imagine this helps with balance as well. Going to try this at the range later today.
Maybe we should start a movement where we play like this intead of it just being a drill...I mean its basically the same move baseball players make
There is no rule in golf that would make this move illegal (I checked with the PGA rules) so, it totally could be done.
Or make it less obvious by lifting your lead heal up earlier. Will force you to shift weight forward.
I have noticed I have become static so this is the drill for tomorrow. Thank you
Try lifting the lead heel up can also help immensely with shoulder turn and sequencing! Watch Sam Snead. He was " pretty good"
Excellent Jonathan
Great exercise! Thank you. What brand is your driving net?
This might be what's missing from my swing, I pick a lot of balls, don't compress irons as much, which sometimes you want when the lie is questionable but it's annoying off the tee
This drill works for me .👍 great video
Can this drill be used on the course as my normal stroke ?
Jhon, does this drill works with the Driver also? Thank you.
I may be over doing it on the left side to the point where I stand up out of it and blade the ball. Maybe this drill will make me go fish my golf clubs out of the lake, lol. Seriously this may get me the right movement.
Probably helps to be over 6 feet tall...
What about getting though the wall on the left side
John, thanks for this! Just fyi, from 04:36 there is a typo on your text. It says " under the proce" instead of "price".
My pleasure. Good spot, thanks Bruce!
I’m going to have to try this….
Hey it's nice to have a fellow cerebral palsy bro.
I hear/see a little Ballard there ;)
Put 80% of your weight on the left side during set up and leave it there throughout the swing.
Then you dont move you pressures correctly
Looks like a baseball swing
I think at some point we are all going to be doing a Happy Gilmore
I sometimes shank the shot when consciously trying to get to my left side and rotate. Thoughts?
Its because you are early extending. Your hips are coming closer to the ball. I know because I struggle with the same thing. Keep your chest pointing down and your butt out through the shot.
so club starts moving exact same time foot starts to move forward ......confused
Would it be crazy to actually do this on the course? I mean, if it works, it works right?
Practice swing maybe
What net are you using?
Will try tomorrow and I am 77
Can you please share what kind of net are you using?
OnPar net 👍🏼
I understand the step but seem to swing with my arms after. Any advice from anyone on how to turn?
but why do we need to move the weight forwards to hit it "properly"? Ive been experimenting with not doing so and my strikes are cleaner than ever....for a mid handicapper the less you move around the better. Just my observation
Moving left moves the low point of your swing arc forward which is essential for consistent ball then turf contact
@@jchowngolf what if the low point starts in the tight place and doesnt ever move? ie dont transfer weight.....interesting video
I have always hit my 7 iron 150 pretty much, having a very neutral stance, neutral grip, relying totally on timing and wrists to generate power. I'm not BAD playing like that, often I hit nice shaped shots etc. But I just spent a session working specially hitting through the ball, taking a divot and driving into my left side and turning hard, and within a single session I am now hitting my Pitching Wedge 150, my 7 was pushing 180.
So this definitely works. Question will be how consistent I can get with it, and how it'll go with dodgy lays out on the course
If this has created more shaft lean, hitting with divot in front of ball, and better weight transfer forward it should help on any lie with an iron (except specialty shots for example sand splash)
@@sdiver68 facking hell, I'll call the Tour so they have plenty of time to prepare for my arrival then
Hi John, I've done the ball forward drill ever since I seen it on your channel, you said it was better than the step in drill. Is that still the case or do you think you get more benefit from the step in drill?
It’s all about preference. I personally right now in my golfing development like the ball forward drill, but the step through drill has historically gave me incredible success. Have a go at both of them in your next practice session and see what one you like the best. They’re both great 👍🏼
@@jchowngolf will do, thank you.
What is the ball forward drill?
I found it. It makes sense. I’ll try this drill like I have many others. I just can’t seem to hit my irons above a wedge. I feel like I’m swinging with my arms before I get to the left side. Can’t seem to stop it. Will try both drills.
@@EdVonBoeckman I found the ball forward drill a lot easier than the step in drill, you'll be surprised how much you flush the ball at the range with the ball forward drill. You could easily play a full round of golf using it, just be aware that the ball will launch higher, you'll lose a bit of distance and the ball will pull slightly left.
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Thanks bud!
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But I already carry my 8 iron 170 to 175
Really
@rdgrdg1632 yes really ? Titleist t100 clubs so traditional loft. No added yard for player forgiving irons . My driver club head speed is 115 ball speed 165 to 170
@@christopherwilson7004 nobody cares
@@olSnakeEyeslo so why comment?
@@christopherwilson7004because your boasting is cringy 🙄