The Golf Swing Made Simple - Are You A Puller Or A Thrower

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2021
  • Do you know if you are a puller or thrower of the golf swing. In this video Mike Dero made it simple to understand the difference between being a puller of thrower of the golf swing.
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  • @allencarter1692
    @allencarter1692 2 роки тому +48

    There's no one on the internet better at explaining golf than this dude. None of that technical mumbo jumbo.

    • @MrSpanky2001
      @MrSpanky2001 Рік тому +1

      C'mon man. Your scores haven't improved at all watching these videos.

  • @davegenet
    @davegenet 16 годин тому +1

    After many years of well intentioned golf teachers trying to make me a puller I’ve finally realized I can do what I’m comfortable with and utilize my right arm and throw the club.
    I focus on keeping my left arm straight through impact to help locate the club where I want it to be.
    It’s taken having a net and a launch monitor in my garage to just play around with things and come to this conclusion.
    I’m 60 years young. It’s never too late to learn. 😊

  • @allend2749
    @allend2749 Рік тому +35

    i am 86 years old and been playing 62 years and have watched tons of you tube instruction. I have no idea if your video will help me but it is without a doubt the finest golf instruction I have ever seen. And I want to thank you so so so much. I really learned a lot from you. Take care my friend. Allen

    • @mikeblain9973
      @mikeblain9973 Рік тому +6

      I thought the same thing. I've seen 100s of videos by dozens of instructors, and this is the first time I've ever seen the swing described with so much clarity. I really like the way he doesn't prescribe a specific "correct" way.

    • @ohreally8929
      @ohreally8929 8 місяців тому

      I've watched lots of other guys but Mike is the only one who consistently WOWS me with how clearly and simply he explains things. If every golfer was required to watch Mike's videos before ever getting on a course, there would be no more 5 hour rounds waiting for guys to find their balls on every hole.

  • @christopherstephenson7199
    @christopherstephenson7199 Рік тому +5

    I can't believe after 20 years of playing and 5 of consuming youtube videos trying and failing to measurably improve, this is the first time I've ever heard of this.

  • @georgeclinton6833
    @georgeclinton6833 4 дні тому

    It’s the most precious video I’ve seen about golf. As a beginner I’m sometimes stuck in between these 2 swings and it’s a mess.

  • @plonati
    @plonati Рік тому +6

    I'm struggling between the two since I do not remember when. For the first time in my golfer life, 55 years, I understand the issue. I have no words to thank you properly. (from Roma, Italy)

  • @zywh
    @zywh 6 місяців тому +5

    I used to call it left vs. right hand-dominated swing and a bit confused to hear different instructions. This clearly explains the key differences and pros/cons.

  • @rickroll9086
    @rickroll9086 2 місяці тому +2

    Lifelong ‘puller’ here. I never understood the right hand ‘throwing’ idea as nobody explained there are two different types of swings. I just tried some right hand one armed drills with a Ben Hogan type right elbow (lower right elbow on downswing, forearm up, L shape like skipping a stone) and it’s a huge difference. This instruction/explanation really helps me understand how to put the two together. Thank you!

  • @magnificentmuttley2084
    @magnificentmuttley2084 11 місяців тому +5

    Wow!! What a great instructional video. I am 63 years of age, have been playing golf since I was 11 years old and had a hiatus of 35 years away from the game, as life got in the way and I have never thought, until now, which type of golfer I was - a puller or a thrower. I think you have sorted out my problem Mike!! I am certain that when I was in my teenage years and playing off single figure handicaps, I was definitely a puller. But now in my 60s, it has been very disturbing to me that I have never been able to get back that effortless, powerful swing I once had. And now I know why. I need to be a thrower. It makes so much sense. I have always loved Freddie Couples’ effortless swing but I never considered how he achieved it. Now I know!!! Thank you so much Mike. Brilliant instruction!! I can’t wait to get down on the range. Best regards from the Giant’s Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. 😄👍⛳️☘️

  • @stu7803
    @stu7803 16 днів тому +1

    This makes a lot of sense to me, my golf pro has been coaching me too pull through the golf swing, but as I’m over 65 it’s a struggle, your throwing style makes an awful lot more sense and may hold a key to me finding some angles in the swing and increased speed through the ball. Really useful video thank you.

  • @dopicker
    @dopicker Рік тому +6

    I'm 75 and have been watching many U Tube "lessons" and was convinced that I had to change to the puller method or I could not compress the ball correctly. Ain't gonna happen with an old body. This completely cleared up this concept! Great explanation . Thanks

  • @llsrrll6930
    @llsrrll6930 Рік тому +3

    This has got to be one of the best vids on the golf swing Ive seen in a while.

  • @sprintman62
    @sprintman62 Рік тому +9

    Brilliant explanation. I never considered them as 2 different approaches to hitting the ball. I can now concentrate on just one technique. Thank you

  • @nokia5359
    @nokia5359 2 роки тому +15

    I see your one arm swing and cry.
    Your 1 arm throwing is so pure compared to my 2 arms 2 legs 2 hips 2 shoulders 2 wrists all added together. I forgot there is also 1 chest involved.
    Wish i can fly over a take a week long lesson from you.
    Please keep it coming. You are the best.

  • @AgusAlmondo
    @AgusAlmondo Рік тому +2

    I have been told since I started playing golf that I have to use my left hand.
    Recently I have been thinking why on earth can I not use my right hand while I am a right handed person.
    When I see this video, it confirms that I can use my right hand to throw the ball. The explanation is superb. I believe this is one of the best video about golf swing.

  • @srdax68
    @srdax68 Рік тому +2

    Oh man , what a fantastic video-master-analize-class. I mean I never thought about that . what clarity of ideas. Why , after so many teachers and videos , for so many years , nobody, I say , nobody told me that. I am very grateful about that. I am in my 55 and I have been trying to be a puller all my live, when i tried the other swing people told me , this swing was poor and i will not be able to improve. Oh my godness , I am so happy today. thanks again sir.

  • @timlillard390
    @timlillard390 Рік тому +27

    When I was much younger, I played very well . . . carried a 2-hdcp through my 20s. Now I'm almost 80 and getting back to golf after a 23-year layoff. Your video just made me realize I've been a thrower, sometimes trying to be a puller because I thought that's what the best players do. Watching your video several times and watching Fred Couples about a thousand times has made it clear to me that a smooth, effortless, throwing-type swing will reap bountiful rewards on the course, for ME, when I finally get out and play. Thanks so much for explaining the difference and clarifying that it's "OK" to throw.

  • @dogloverjb6873
    @dogloverjb6873 Рік тому +5

    This is why its so important to take golf lessons from someone who teaches your golf swing style. also why there are so many contradictions in instructions. I am a Thrower and my game has improved 100% as I am a senior. The puller style will mess up your body if you are not fit and young to swing like that. NIce to see a video that explains the differences so clearly.

    • @acegolfman3203
      @acegolfman3203 2 місяці тому +1

      Very good point. That should be the number 1, 1st thing the instructor should determine, then give you the proper tips for you. If your instructor is a Puller you are a Thrower, he will mess up your game

  • @laurentsamson8927
    @laurentsamson8927 Рік тому +3

    First time I heard that in my entire life, That's a great way to understand few more things about our swing. Thank you very much!

  • @daleconrod5057
    @daleconrod5057 Рік тому +3

    I’ve seen countless golf video’s. Every once and a while you come across a concept that has not been explained. This one is a in that category, really well done.

  • @flyinginferno6922
    @flyinginferno6922 Рік тому +2

    One of the BEST golf videos I’ve ever seen‼️🏆

  • @lendzubow
    @lendzubow 2 роки тому +34

    I've followed many UA-cam golf channels- came upon yours inadvertently- I feel you offer the best and most useful information of all- please keep posting-thanks!

    • @MrSpanky2001
      @MrSpanky2001 Рік тому

      Be real . Your scores haven't improved one iota since watching this video.

  • @nokia5359
    @nokia5359 2 роки тому +8

    5 months ago I came across this vidio and have gone thru many iterations of self analysis and arrived at this conclusion. i am 1 part puller and 1 part thrower where the thrower acts like puller and vice versa.
    i want to thank you for showing me the differences between the two. it really is an eye opener for me.
    i have decided that i am a thrower and will revisit this lesson over and over again.
    please take care and stay healthy.

  • @KMC2869
    @KMC2869 Місяць тому

    Awesome video- I have never heard of these two types- I’m definitely a thrower

  • @rossgerry8231
    @rossgerry8231 Рік тому +2

    I agree with the comment that Jim Hardy's book The Plane Truth is a good reference. He talks about RIT and LOP
    Right inside throw and Left outside pull as 2 methods to swing and shows examples of Tour Players that swing those different ways. Thanks for the great video it was very clear and helpful!

  • @spinhan1
    @spinhan1 Рік тому +1

    Oh. My!! That's why I'm struggling with my waist back pain. I started learning golf from mid 40s but my teacher make me learn Puller's swing. I realized it was wrong after my waist already broken so I was changing my swing into easy one from a year ago. That was thrower in this video. Maybe Hitter or Swinger would be the similiar expression. Thanks for this video!!

  • @kevin311082
    @kevin311082 10 місяців тому +1

    This is one of the best explanation i ever seen. Love it . Thanks

  • @S.forbes
    @S.forbes Рік тому +2

    One of the best explanation of the golf swing I ever watched 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @golfnutt1969
    @golfnutt1969 Рік тому +1

    Standing on one leg and hitting the ball with the right arm at 4:42 is pretty damn impressive. Great video.

  • @Kunfucious577
    @Kunfucious577 5 місяців тому +1

    Throwing is so much more efficient. I started golf as a puller until I learned about throwing. The problem is that I was using pulling fundamentals while throwing.

  • @grantcampbell4891
    @grantcampbell4891 2 місяці тому

    This is the coolest golf video I’ve ever seen and I can’t believe you hit the ball like that with one arm

  • @edwardcastilano7459
    @edwardcastilano7459 Рік тому +9

    The throw method is definitely easier on the body and is good for “feel” because we do everything every day with ours hands, BUT the pull method using the whole body to move the club is more consistent in regards to club face alignment at impact, ONCE you figure out the sequence of motions to end up with a square face at impact. The throw method creates more clubface inconsistency at impact but is simpler and easier to get some kind of reasonable results.
    Great explanation video though!!!

  • @77777771955
    @77777771955 Місяць тому

    Great video. I should be a thrower, but am a puller. At one time I switched to throwing and increased my driving by 50+ yards and irons by 20+ yards. The only problem was I didn’t know what had changed. My swing thought was stay behind the ball. Eventually because I didn’t understand I turned into a puller and all my new found distance left me. THANKS.

  • @superfast3444
    @superfast3444 Рік тому +6

    Learning to pull catch and throw is how I swing, went from 110 to 80 in one year so honestly not sure if it a combo of these two or not but that is how it feels, self taught

  • @jamestown4867
    @jamestown4867 Рік тому +3

    I was a puller. Just 10 yards off Dan Pohl’s 274 of -I forget what year- PGA record year.
    At 63, I overhauled my swing to the Mike Austin method but even just before, I started to think why let my clumsy left control the clubhead.
    MA throws with the right. But also flings a frisbee with the left. Hogan said he wanted three right hands. Bobby said left arm control but studying his videos, I detect a powerful right hand release.
    I’m all about right hand control in this ageless debate. Austin saw Tiger at his Masters debut and said that his body won’t last; sure enough, Tiger’s body is wrecked. Austin was hitting 300+ through his 70s until his stroke.
    Great video, btw and thanks.

  • @karemariuslunde2009
    @karemariuslunde2009 2 роки тому +4

    The best explanation and demonstration on U-tube. Thank U very, very much,

  • @theunrealtournamentchannel
    @theunrealtournamentchannel 11 місяців тому

    Nice simple instruction. Best thing you said in this video. 3:23 "Theres no perfect method".

  • @wviti64
    @wviti64 Рік тому +1

    You said it..........clearly, quıckly and simply........pull versus throw and different swing (and sometimes different people-golfers). I have trained many and muted the concept but you have made the best explanation. Appreciated!!

  • @alan418ut
    @alan418ut 2 роки тому +6

    It's a very in-depth explanation and never saw any other channels who talk about it. Thanks for your great video.

    • @shofey
      @shofey Рік тому +1

      Steve Pratt and Mike Austin was the originator of the Throw.

  • @Pabloppicaso1968
    @Pabloppicaso1968 Рік тому

    What a fantastic bit of information. Thanks!!

  • @jamescraven1781
    @jamescraven1781 Рік тому

    Wow! Great description. Thanks!

  • @josephwirtz8352
    @josephwirtz8352 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you sir for this unique and helpful teaching!

  • @bengeist3227
    @bengeist3227 Рік тому

    This explains a lot. Many thanks Mike!!

  • @bassmasta9117
    @bassmasta9117 8 місяців тому +1

    This is great. I feel like I am somewhere in between which causes confusion so maybe just picking one of these "feels" and sticking to it will help

  • @Ti10itup
    @Ti10itup 2 роки тому +16

    Very useful explanation. I'm definitely a puller but It clears up some questions I've had about the way certain players can hit the ball the way they do. So thank you

  • @dprice7771
    @dprice7771 Рік тому +2

    Game changer!!! I love this video it makes perfect sense I understanding if you are a puller or a thrower..

  • @rideoc6026
    @rideoc6026 3 місяці тому

    The gentlemen that still has the longest sanctioned drive in the world 1973. Says both are required for the highest achievement. Mike Austin. Look him up. This videos has great points. But Mike Austin is the bomb.

  • @marcthebeau
    @marcthebeau 11 місяців тому

    What a great explanation. Thank you

  • @longballist
    @longballist Рік тому

    Nice synopsis of the swing types. Thanks.

  • @TAO495
    @TAO495 Рік тому

    Very interesting!! Thanks. I need to go out and try the both methods to see.👍👍

  • @carlr2837
    @carlr2837 Рік тому +1

    Wow, I have never thought in these terms at all. Very, very interesting. Thank you.

  • @1snaj
    @1snaj Рік тому

    That was a great lesson!

  • @maximurphy1
    @maximurphy1 24 дні тому

    Love this video, I seem to be doing both but this makes so much sense

  • @starnes87
    @starnes87 11 місяців тому

    Thank you sir your explanation is right on!

  • @charltonlwalker
    @charltonlwalker Рік тому

    I’m a low handicapped and I’ve watched a few of these videos. He has content that is good for advance golfers.

  • @allencorder6214
    @allencorder6214 Рік тому +1

    You make this look so easy!

  • @normandowd123
    @normandowd123 Рік тому

    Best advise I’ve heard in a long time!

  • @RickGrossmanAttorney
    @RickGrossmanAttorney 10 місяців тому

    great instruction

  • @paulterry7672
    @paulterry7672 Рік тому

    Well explained and demonstrated

  • @steveperry1344
    @steveperry1344 2 роки тому +1

    great video also. thnx.

  • @justinhankins7253
    @justinhankins7253 Рік тому

    Amazing explanation!

  • @thomasretallick6228
    @thomasretallick6228 Рік тому

    Great analysis

  • @Hhbdr
    @Hhbdr Рік тому

    Wow. I've never heard that! Awesome! Helps me!

  • @imuawarriors
    @imuawarriors Рік тому +1

    I'm learning the Mike Austin swing... from what I understand, the 'throw' starts from the very top...

  • @martingee2359
    @martingee2359 5 місяців тому +1

    Here is a conundrum. I'm a left handed person who plays right handed golf with a very dominant right eye. Not much sight in the the left eye. Probably a puller but still able to cast the club unfortunately. I should take up another pastime. Declining standard of golf from 9 two years ago to.... 14 and the only way is up.

  • @TheIncomparableGolfer
    @TheIncomparableGolfer Рік тому

    This is one of the best golf coach video I have seen in UA-cam 🤙🏼

  • @ald7688
    @ald7688 Рік тому

    Sure many golfers unaware of this info. Thanks much, loved it.

  • @Master...deBater
    @Master...deBater Рік тому +3

    Wow...thank you! My best range sessions and rounds of play I've felt that I was effortlessly throwing the clubhead at the ball. But have never been able to determine what lessons apply to my swing. This has cleared things up in my mind immensely!

  • @richyclubsport5155
    @richyclubsport5155 Рік тому +1

    As a senior, throwing is so much easier on one's old body

  • @franksampson477
    @franksampson477 8 місяців тому

    This is the best golf video there is.

  • @coegj
    @coegj Рік тому +2

    I'm a natural lefty that plays right handed golf. I always pulled through the ball, with my timing, strength and club face awareness in my left hand and forearm. Now in my 70's age wise, I would say I have become a thrower because I just don't have the leg strength any more. One worked great when younger and the other came about ten years ago as I got older. Great video, this should help a lot of players.

    • @MichaelYouTube23
      @MichaelYouTube23 11 місяців тому

      I’m natural righty plays lefty. Same for me. Right hand awareness is strong

  • @jeromebalbi9301
    @jeromebalbi9301 Рік тому

    Absolutely brillant 👏👏👏

  • @bobbys4327
    @bobbys4327 3 місяці тому

    Best explanation ever of the swing!

  • @maximurphy1
    @maximurphy1 24 дні тому

    Love this video

  • @philippel8874
    @philippel8874 Рік тому

    super clear and nteresting

  • @bestguidestore5742
    @bestguidestore5742 Рік тому

    Mike ! Thanks!

  • @garyneal4189
    @garyneal4189 Рік тому

    Wow. This explains alot in my swing right now

  • @Robert-ts2ef
    @Robert-ts2ef Рік тому +1

    This is the holy Grail for me. I am off to the practice range tomorrow to try just that. Thanks.

  • @careerconversations9275
    @careerconversations9275 Рік тому

    wow - it is fun to watch you hit one handed shots - nice timing, smoooooth, I"m 76 and clearly throwing works the best for me. thanks.

  • @77bovi
    @77bovi Рік тому

    I'm so happy to have clicked on this video. I feel like my body moves like a puller but my arms & hands work better & more reliably as a thrower.

  • @gregnelson7545
    @gregnelson7545 2 роки тому

    Never heard this before but makes total sense!

  • @tyronewilliams3634
    @tyronewilliams3634 10 місяців тому

    Thank you thank thank you. That was crystal clear! All this time I’ve been trying to be both a thrower and a puller, a hybrid, and not understanding what was happening. I’m a thrower! Yes!!

  • @mikebarnard2689
    @mikebarnard2689 2 роки тому +1

    Really eye opening, would love to see you do pull swing with right arm and throw with left arm, that would be worth watching. Very illuminating. Thank you.

  • @Carsonsimon
    @Carsonsimon Рік тому +1

    I realised I'm a thrower today randomly on the course...
    Figured out i was snatching at the handle of the club...
    Downswing now feels really long and slow and feels like it takes ages to get to the ball, almost like a long slow cast of the club. so much time to square everything off. Your correct about the hooking though, threw a couple of hooks on the driver, but somehow knew instantly what I'd done where before I would be guessing...but contact was pure and gained 10 yards almost instantly with what felt like zero effort, With a fizzing sound as the ball left...

  • @happymathsonlinetuition1800
    @happymathsonlinetuition1800 Рік тому +1

    A really useful and interesting video. I think I am right in saying it is aligned with Homer Kelley's book that draws a distinction between 'swingers and hitters'. This is the only video I've ever seen that highlights the difference.

    • @happymathsonlinetuition1800
      @happymathsonlinetuition1800 Рік тому

      If it hasn't already been done, a follow up on hand position at impact would be good. I'm sure a lot of people will be confused by pictures of pros with their left wrists bowed forward at impact. Very difficult if you are a thrower.

  • @dennisobrycki4029
    @dennisobrycki4029 2 роки тому

    Fantastic!

  • @richardcutt727
    @richardcutt727 Рік тому

    Excellent. Always been a thrower!

  • @dalandrew2996
    @dalandrew2996 Рік тому

    An excellent video. Viewers will find the book; The Release; golfs moment of truth, very interesting and supportive of Mike's presentation.

  • @xman9190
    @xman9190 Рік тому

    Good explanation. I've always thought of it as being left sided swinger versus being a right sided swinger.

  • @cherrypickersfc
    @cherrypickersfc Рік тому

    Really interesting!

  • @paulmartin1971
    @paulmartin1971 Рік тому

    A great video, and you're the first person I've seen address this. Please do a follow-up video for us 3rd type players, the "hit n hopers." (;

  • @jack-hq7gr
    @jack-hq7gr 2 роки тому +3

    Very interesting, many top Golf schools advocate one over the, moving in and out of 2 concepts or using tips for one and moving the body or arms in opposite concept is main source of so much confusion. Some instructors saw left arm is not a Puller”, others suggest you must pull and rotate left. Thanks for basic concept that certainly clarified my dilemma. 👍

  • @manopork
    @manopork 2 роки тому +5

    Great advice from someone with the perspective.
    Would be great if people starting out in golf were given this choice to make. Then they would know which instruction was right for them.
    For instance,it’s no good being a natural thrower and then be told you need to get as open as possible at impact.

  • @tatski2274
    @tatski2274 Рік тому +1

    Thank you! Started as a junior player pulling every swing but now nearing 60 It just hurts my body. About time to just throw and be good in my short game. Thanks again

  • @jdhaase1417
    @jdhaase1417 Рік тому +1

    If I were to go practice one hand shots I’d hurt somebody on the range. But glad I found this video. My best round my only swing thought was throwing the club. Had a couple surgeries since and can’t find it again but now I understand because I’m winding up the pull which my former swing coach teaches. Hope this helps. Looking forward to hitting the range again…with 2 hands in club though.

  • @mackens6320
    @mackens6320 Рік тому

    Great video

  • @sepetisionelatu5539
    @sepetisionelatu5539 9 місяців тому

    The first time I heard this and thank you!

  • @acegolfman3203
    @acegolfman3203 2 місяці тому

    I'm far more consistent as a puller. Puller for me. I've tried both ways over the years. Thumbs up

  • @Bagabonda
    @Bagabonda Місяць тому

    great video! I want to start throwing

  • @joshuaking9651
    @joshuaking9651 Рік тому

    You have my sincerest gratitude sir. You may have shaved half a dozen strokes off of my scorecard in one video. There should be parades for hero’s like you. Kidding but I’m no less in your debt.