One of the best drills I've experienced. I purchased your Body Swing series a couple months back and have seen major improvement. Forgetting the strong grip and transitioning to a neutral grip was probably the hardest habit to break at 58 years old, however, I'm seeing more consistency with my shots. Still working on the loose wrist and hitting my irons pure. Thanks for all your help!
Thanks for the support. Glad you are starting to get it. Glad you are doing the neutral grip now. This is a game changer for sure but it does take work. Stay focused and try to perfect each lesson. Just do this daily at home. This is one of the biggest issues people have. They don't do swings daily.
So do this drill choked down on the club and this will translate to full swing normal grip on the course ? Is it just a feel drill to get you in sync with your irons ?
Paul - last month I shot a 63 in my weekly 9-hole league. I could not hit my irons AT ALL. I was embarrassed and ready to quit. I watched this video, and went to the driving range. I tried your choke up, hinge technique and hit EVERY SINGLE ball in the bucket solid and straight! Today I shot a 41 in my league, including inches fro a hole in one. This is ALL from watching your videos! Thank you so much for completely changing my game! For anyone reading this - watch Paul's videos, the ONLY training that works! Thank you so much Paul!
Wow, that's great. So glad you tried it and saw results. This loosens up the wrists which is a huge key. Stay focused and you can always go back to this drill if you are just not quite hitting it great one day. Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it.
I've never responded to anything on UA-cam. I'm 56 years old and have hit a ton of balls in my life and tried most every tip. This tip has helped me more than anything I've ever tried. It has made golf fun again. Thank you!
I agree...unfortunately I saw this video at the end of last season so I was only able to do this a couple times, but what unbelievable results!!! I can't wait to do this now that the new golf season is just beginning again up here in NY!
I'm 42 just getting in to golf well bout a year now Paul Wilson you have helped out tremendously on my irons and grip and swing techniques thank you!👍👍💯
I watched this and went golfing on vacation the next day. I went from double bogey golf to putting for birdie on 4-5 holes per 9 holes. Amazing! Thank you!!
I seriously think you’re one of the very few pros in the world who actually understand and are able to teach how to hit a golf ball. So many pros are obsessed with body angles and positions, they forget all about what the club head is supposed to do at impact. Thank you!!! Soft wrists and hands are absolute key. I think so many pros and good golfers have no idea why they’re able to hit a golf ball. But for those of us who aren’t naturals, your advice is the missing link of golf instruction!
Thanks for seeing how I go about teaching. Years ago I used to make it complicated. This got me nowhere. They day I made it simple I got my swing back after 10 years or trying everything. They can keep doing what they do and I will keep doing what I do. Seems like a lot of people like the simple approach.
I lost my swing about 5 years ago, shanking, blocking, slicing......you name it. Stumbled across your site a couple weeks back. Practiced your tips in my garage for 5 minutes a day for a few days, went out and hit my irons pure! No more unmentionables and no longer embarrassed to play with others. You’ve made golf fun again. Look forward to thanking you in person next time I play Bear’s Best. Thanks Paul.
Welcome aboard! So glad you are getting it. Those shots are easy to fix. People get freaked out when they see them. Just a few changes. Glad you are getting the hinging and rehinging with this drill. Also, stand taller with shorter clubs. That will help you stop shanking it. Keep at it. Fun times ahead for you.
I didn't even finish the video and went and tried a couple of your tips and already my swing feels much better. I'm only using plastic golf balls at home but the contact feels a lot better. Still not getting weight shift the way I know I should but one thing at a time. This simple grip way down and the wrist action has really made the swing feel good.
This is the best instructional video for hitting irons I have seen yet. I keep coming back to it anytime I return to hitting my irons squirrelly. Thanks so much for the content!
Yes this is a really good drill. Glad you keep coming back to it. Maybe start each practice session hitting a few like this then you are always doing it.
So glad you liked it. This tip has literally helped countless people. It loosens the wrists which is a huge key. Keep at it then gradually grip back up.
5:35 - At the range I did one swing strictly hinge/rehinge with very little lower body action, just to see what would happen. The ball went about 83% of my normal distance with a little pull fade. Absolutely amazing. For those people who top it, fat it, don't make contact, or can't get it down the fairway, this one change would immediately lower their handicap by 10 strokes, maybe more!
Like I said, it will go almost as far if not farther. You did that with minimal body. If you use your body you will be just as far. Nice. Everyone need to try it for sure.
Are you kidding me?! After 50 years of playing Golf on and off I found this gem of golf instruction and it cured my thin irons with this drill with 20 range balls. After I understood the importants of just doing nothing with the arms and wrists I hit the best 5 iron of my whole life! Super effortless, dead straight with a great contact. But it only works when you do one thing. And this thing is DO NOTHING! LET IT HAPPEN AND IT WILL BE PERFECT. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Glad you liked it. Thanks. This is the key. Too many people out there just whacking away as hard as they can. This tightens the wrists and can get you manipulating the face. Just need to let it go. This loosens the wrists so you get way more clubhead speed with no effort. This clubhead speed is for life because you don't have to be strong to be loose. Plus, if you aren't hitting you allow the forces to act on the mass almost eliminating any face twisting. Might want to watch this one too. It's an old one but still relevant: ua-cam.com/video/dw8mMH7Cr4Q/v-deo.html
Exactly. Got to do something different. Keep doing your old swing when do you take it to a new level? Especially if you've been doing that swing for 20 years.
Paul Wilson Golf - i went to the range and hit a bucket of balls. Your “string around the axis” analogy helped me hit my clubs better than ever before - even my 5W, 3W and driver! The idea of choking down helped me loosen up my wrists and imagining the face 2 feet ahead of the ball with straight arms, stretched out, helped me hit straighter, more consistent shots. It’s going to take lots more practice, but the seed is planted and I can’t wait to get back out and run those drills again. Thank you!
Okay, I’ve been all over the internet trying to figure out why I can’t hit my long irons anymore. I’ve watch every major instructor and nothing came close to helping. After watching this video, the very first ball I hit I felt the difference and it only got better from there. THANK YOU!
Glad you found me. That is a great drill that has literally helped thousands of golfers. You need to watch this too: ua-cam.com/video/kCSoZGENOYg/v-deo.html
Man, you just don't know how lucky I am to have found your videos. You're a lifesaver. You make more sense to me and practical compared to God knows how many other videos I've watched to little or No help at all.
Great to hear! Simple is the key. You need to understand it so you will actually try it. Once you do and hit some good ones hopefully you will keep doing it. Stay focused and try to not work on too many things at once.
I have a simulator, and I am a former club professional. This is a great drill. It reminds me of the Jim Flick swing of a lifetime series. Look it up. Great stuff. Jim believes the best way to hit the ball, is with your wrist, arms, and hands. This is a great drill. You can also do it with your feet together that will teach you how to swing freely from the socket of your shoulders using your arms, wrists, and hands.
Glad you liked it. Thanks. Jim Flick was great. The arm unit it vital but you also need to connect it to your body. This drill has literally helped thousands of people unlock their wrists.
This is absolutely one of the best tips I've ever seen ( 9 handicap ). Once you become comfortable with it ( which doesn't take long ) you will be amazed!! It also transferred to the course for me and made an immediate impact . 2 birdies ( because of my iron shots ) , shot an 80. I now incorporate this into my practice....I hit my wedge, 9, 8, 7, 6 irons twice through with this drill before I start my 'normal' routine. Great drill!!
You are probably the best instructor on the web, I’m 72 spent 22 days in the ICU with Covid last summer trying to get back in golf I golfed 3 holes than 4 and so on it was a difficult recovery and lost all my distance but I discovered you now I’m back hitting my driver 240 yards average. I was so lost and frustrated, I just want to thank you for making golf fun again
Thanks for this drill Paul. I have applied this tip to my practice routine and have lowered my handicap from 12 to 6 in the past 2 months. Consistently hitting my irons flush has always been an issue for me. No more! Keep up the good work.
Tried this today. It definitely works, especially with my long irons! Just started playing a month ago and felt like this is the best advice I've gotten
I went to the range today to check this out, and never hit a more pure shot...and you're right about almost achieving the same distance. I hit solid, straight shots, that went about 10yds short of normal. Thank you Paul, I will definitely be using this drill more often to improve ball striking, and tempo.
Glad you tried it. This tip has literally helped thousands of people. It gets the wrists unlocked. Keep doing this and as you get better slowly grip back up. We all get tight. If you have this in your back pocket then you can get back on track asap.
Very good. Glad you did it for a bucket. Most people quit doing something after balls so they never give themselves enough time to see if something works. Keep at it.
I'm my 30 years of part time golfing no one has ever told me anything that helped my swing until now. Loosening my wrist has helped my swing tremendously! Thanks!
Very good. Glad you finally help you. Too many people are teaching to hit that ball. In no way would I ever tell you to do that. Your wrists are a hinge. A hinge hinges and rehinges. A hinge is loose. The harder you hit, the tighter the hinge. Then connect it to your body coiling and uncoiling.
Wow!!! This is the first video that has actually worked for m. And with almost no effort. I'm a 12 handicap and I can see cutting it in half with this drill. Iron's are the worst part of my game. I just played a par 3 and had 5 pars and 1 birdie. I even hit the pin once. I've never been able to hit my irons straight and consistent but this seems to have done the trick. Thank you very much!
Very good. Sometimes it just takes that one thing to get your game to a whole new level. This is a great one for getting the wrist hinge which is a vital part of power and consistency. Keep at it.
Hey Paul, I’ve done all those things you said at the beginning, never works, I went to driving range this morning, tried your method and only shanked three balls, your method works and I’ll continue to work on this and will be watching your video’s.
Very good. Glad you are seeing results. Just keep this stuff simple. You need to watch my shank video here: ua-cam.com/video/m9kj0548rYw/v-deo.html Keep at it and you will be hitting it great in no time.
Paul- I did what you asked. It works! I wish I had seen this video before I spent $500 on hybrids! But it works for hybrids too! Nice pure contact, swoosh sound at impact, and ball flies like it’s shot out of a cannon! Thanks so much!!
I'm a believer. You have unlocked the myth about hitting down on the ball which is achieved by hinging and re- hinging. Your instruction is very insightful. Bravo!
Paul. I tried this drill today, and all I can say is thank you, it is genius. Amazing contact with every club effortlessly. I will make it my job to recommend you to all the guys at the course.
I watched your video this week and decided to try it out because I’ve been struggling to hit my irons and now I hit my irons so straight and so consistently! Thank you so much for this amazing advice about opening my wrists. It works perfectly and now I hit them farther and straighter. I just hit an 88 yesterday which is my second best round ever. Thanks for the great advice!
Played two days ago and on the back nine suddenly couldn't hit anything. Slicing, fat, short, just bad golf. I got up early this morning and before leaving to pick up my golf partners I needed a quick tip. Came to Paul and watched this lesson. Went to the course and choked up on all my clubs and after a few holes I was suddenly hitting the ball long and straight. I hit a three hybrid 225 and I'm 66 years old. Took a little adjusting on the front because of how far I was hitting the ball and on the back shot 38. Paul is by far the best coach on the internet. He has quick, concise lessons that will immediately improve your game and make it fun again. Thanks Paul.
That's great. It tells you that you were tightening up your wrists out there due to hitting with arms. The drill unlocked them. Just keep hinging and rehinging the always keep them loose. Thanks for the support.
I watched Paul’s video last night and went to the driving range this morning. I was absolutely amazed at how effortless my swing was and how far and high the ball went. I had never heard the importance of loose wrists in golf before. Thank you so much, Paul! I’m working my way through the rest of your videos now.
I have been playing golf for over 15 yrs and watched 100s of golf videos . No golf video has impacted my performance like this one. Cocking ones wrist is so critical to pure hits - Thank you PAUL - you are gr8!
After watching a bunch of Paul’s videos, I’ve come to the conclusion that most if not all of swing problems have to do with “trying” to hit the ball. When you try to hit the ball, you are using your arms, and that leads to widely inconsistent shots. The most helpful swing thought for me is the “hinge-unhinge”. This forces you to use your body and leads to an effortless swing. Thanks Paul
You got it. This is so true. Now who wants to hit with arms? Almost everyone. This is why almost everyone needs help with their swing. Pros don't hit solely with the arms. Pros learned as kids when they had minimal arm strength. See it now? Hinge - rehinge is a huge part of it. You get that working then connected to coil - uncoil. Simple.
Brilliant lesson everything is explained in simple terms. I was having trouble hitting my irons after listening to Paul explain this I went to the practice range and after about 6 shots the strike was pure and straight. I haven't hit the ball as well with so little effort.
Thanks so much. Simple is the key for sure. So glad you are seeing results. Great feeling and it tells you that you are on track. It is about the looseness not about how strong you are or how hard you hit.
Well never have I ever left a comment on a UA-cam video, but...... this deserves it. 10 handicap and have totally lost my swing in the past month. Toping irons, missing greens by a wide margin, etc.. Watched this video this morning in bed and went straight to the range, and boom, I’m back! Liked it so much I’m currently playing a quick 9 solo. Ball 1 is even par thru 5 and ball 2 is +1. Thanks!
That's great news. Not fun when you lose it. This drill is telling you that you are tightening up so it unlocked your wrists. Make sure you keep remembering this into the future so it doesn't happen again.
I never do this but had to come back to this vid and say thank you! Been struggling for months with irons and after practicing this for a couple days I’m striking my irons pure af. Just working on the consistent accuracy now!
Loose is the way. Work on these too: ua-cam.com/video/M868QsTlGt4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/p4vASmOzkPg/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/N-nGM6yN790/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/yHEv7G9Z5-0/v-deo.html
Paul, I think you are one of the best UA-cam coaches. A sincere thank you very much for improving my game, and giving me the tools to self diagnose and correct my swing. Best regards, Will 👍
This is awesome! Tried a few balls on my hitting mat and it worked. Thanks for sharing this simple tip but brought significant improvement. You're a genius, Paul! Kudos!
I just came across this and tried it today on the range. I was frankly surprised at how well this helped my ball contact. I will continue to employ this drill and am now going to subscribe to the channel and see if other videos have drills that are as easy to understand and implement.
Yes, this is a great drill that has helped thousands of people. It unlocks the wrists by changing the balance point on the club. Keep at it. Thanks for the sub. Tons of tips to watch.
Tried this drill and only hit a half bucket of balls because I could see how it was making a difference. Went out on 2 course I normally shoot 86+ on. Fired an 81 and a 79. Felt so confident with the irons. Thanks so much!
3:11 - That is so good. I'm just now formulating in my mind, that we are swinging the club between hinged at the top, and unhinged 2 feet past the ball. There is no point in between that should get special attention. Whatever lies along that path, between those 2 points, is on a collision course with the club-face. It really is a different way of thinking about the golf swing!
Hey Paul I’m a 60 year old male with plenty of power still , that was some drill with choking up 2 1/2 inches. I haven’t gotten a chance to go try it on the course but I hit 10 balls after work today I teed the balls up like you said after making some adjustments with ball position in my stance. I roped eight draws in a row and I’m a slicer of my irons you’re right it works. Thank you.
Yes, this is an amazing drill. It has literally helped thousands of people. It unlocks the wrists because you change the balance point on the club. Do this for a while but remember it's a drill. Grip back up once you are hitting it better.
Thanks for sharing Paul.... just played best two rounds this weekend after watching this. Hit several shots I was literally laughing after applying this technique. Good stuff. like most of your nuggest are. Tip of the hat. And I have to say - I kinda like this new persona in method you are presenting - very refreshing. Keep em coming. And again - huge thanks.
Very good. I love hearing it. Who would have thought doing the opposite of what everyone tells you to do was going to work .... hmmm ... oh yeah ... I did. Just got to loosen everyone up.
I've played golf 3 times a week for 40 years and going to play tomorrow. looking forward to choking up as my baseball coach yelled at me from first base when I was 9.
Honestly Paul I haven’t ever watched a tip that’s helped my golf game this much, I’m 23 and I’ve struggled since I was a kid to hit my irons getting lessons and watching tons of UA-cam videos but once I started to see your videos it made sense and it gave me Results! I’m still trying to perfect it
Glad you found me and glad you liked this tip. It has literally helped thousands of people. This drill gets you to unlock your wrists. See the wrists as a hinge. They hinge ... they rehinge. They are loose. Everyone want to hit so this locks the wrists. I would suggest watching my other tips to get a full understanding or what I teach how simple I make it. Simple is the key. Make this complicated and you will never get it.
Thank you so much this video took me from the yips / shanks to puring my irons just like you said! I'm now choked half way down the grip and just may stay there I'm getting a ton of distance and accuracy. Only miss is a bomb hook and I'll take that any day of the week! Thank you Paul!!
Hi Paul, Can I just say a big thank you. I don't think I have ever seen nor received such simple and effective golf advice as from you. As a single figure handicapper for over 35 years my golf has recently become tired and jaded due to a loss in confidence, shanking and generally not hitting the ball as before to the point that mu love of golf has been leaving me. Through your tutorials, so simple and effective, my love of this wonderful game is back. You really are a genius. For anyone reading this, watch Paul's tips on shanking and how to stop pushing the ball out to the right- ie the 6 inch marker before the ball.. The man s a golf wizard. The best of the lot.
Well, I have been thinking "fast and easy" for 31 years now. So I keep everything simple so you understand it and try it. Then you get fast results. If so, you will keep doing it. Glad I could get you back. Not fun when you are having trouble. Just seems like you can never get out of it. Well, now you're back. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Paul. Watched this video about 6 weeks ago. It has been a game changer for me. Ball goes straighter and further. Have dropped 2 strokes on my handicap. I even use it with my driver. Most importantly I now play golf with a lot more confidence and enjoyment.
Yes, this is a great drill that is helping tons of people. It loosens the wrists which is what I teach. Glad your handicap is dropping. Great feeling when you are heading in the right direction. Keep up the good work.
Wow, what a great drill. I hit 75 balls the other night, just like you recommended. Went out and played 18 holes, fantastic. Hit my irons more pure and longer. Thanks Paul!!!
POW!! I stumbled into the sport about 4 weeks ago. Truly enjoying learning and wanted something beyond my own experimentation and learning process. This was the first video I found and watched last night. Tried it this afternoon and am totally hooked on the sport and Paul now. Hit 82 balls working down through my irons 9 to 2 and it was amazing. 98% spot on. An absolute delight to hit straight and pure time after time for two hours regardless of club. Thanks - looking forward to watching all the other videos, quitting my day job and striving for the senior tour! Cheers!
Glad you found me. I keep it super simple which is what you are going to need if you want to get it. Too much confusion out there. Here is where to start: Body Swing Concept: ua-cam.com/video/E8y9jEyY35k/v-deo.html Grip: ua-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/v-deo.html Hinge Rehinge: ua-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/v-deo.html Alginment: ua-cam.com/video/VFZc0Wq282k/v-deo.html Secure Grip: ua-cam.com/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/v-deo.html Best Drill: ua-cam.com/video/cVhtL-d1B9Y/v-deo.html Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: ua-cam.com/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/v-deo.html
Thanks Paul. Watched this video after four horrific rounds in a row, irons being the main issue. Thought it couldn't possibly be this simple. It was! Good to be back!
I'm a 4 handicapper. I have been struggling with my iron for months. for the past 5 days I have been try this and it works.. I played yesterday and omg I hit so well
Very good. People quit after a few balls. What if they got it on ball 4? They would never know. Just need to do it enough that you get more used to it. Keep at it. You are on your way.
I choked up for the first time and did Paul's bucket challenge today. I almost immediately started making good solid contact and feeling what compression should feel like. I have only been playing for a couple months but Paul explains things in a way that clicks for me. I have been doing the chicken wing, but Paul has helped clear it up and I am making much better contact now...
Thanks Paul. I warmed up yesterday with a 9-iron gripped down and practiced hingeing the wrists. with a nice slow tempo. Been pulling my irons for a long time but I kept that drill in mind. Had a great round afterwards,. Just had to give you more good feedback..
Very good. This is a great drill that has literally helped thousands of people. Get you to loosen the wrists. Glad you tried it and have the feeling. Keep at it.
Your video's rock. You have helped my game a great deal. Im sad i found your content this fall. Seeing that winter is right around the corner. But i wanted to thank you for your teaching style it works if you really listen and take it in small chunks and honestly work on them. Im excited about spring. Cheers my friend.
Thanks. Not sure why everyone thinks they have to hang up the clubs. Doing practice swings at home is the best way to work on your swing. No ball means no distraction of you trying to hit it. If there is no distraction you can make the changes over the winter then play great golf next season as opposed to not practicing then working on it next season when you should be playing great golf. I have literally taught this for years. It's just getting everyone to do it. Just take out a 7 iron and having sitting there. Do daily practice swings doing some of the stuff in my tips and it will be mastered by next season.
My playing buddy told me that gripping down on his clubs made better iron shots.....he didn't explain why and I didn't really think it would work. He solved his problem without ever watching one of your videos and I was shocked to hear you mention gripping down on the golf club would help with iron shots. I will be practicing this drill and I already know it will work, because every one of your lessons have been proven to work. Thanks again.
So many people trying to hit and hit down. At some point you would think that didn't work. Well, it doesn't. Not hitting is different which takes a little getting used too. Once you do, you will never look back.
Since doing this drill my hands are more more relaxed and my hand speed has increased to where I hear a whoosh at the bottom of the practice swing. I'm hitting 4 and 5 iron much better. Thanks very much.
Thanks Paul for this great content. I took some lessons from a high priced pro, taught me a lot, but then applying that with this has been huge. I've always been able to pop drives out there straight but the second shot has plagued me and my fun. This is giving me a lot of hope.
Sometimes you just need a few things or hear things a different way to latch onto it or fix a thing you've been trying to fix. Glad this one filled in the piece you were missing. A lot of people have benefitting from this drill. Glad you did too.
I’m 6 months into golf. Topping and chunking every ball. Out of frustration I just losely swing at thit ball without thinking or tensing and smashed it right down the pipe. Ever since then I keep my body and wrists loose and make great contact every time. Looked up loose wrists and found your channel. You make it make sense
Paul, love your videos and found this one especially helpful. Tried it on the range yesterday and it was just like you said. Loose wrists resulted in a nice ball flight. Might try this during today’s round on a couple shots at our club that are always tough for me. Still not sure, even after watching a few times, exactly why this drill works. Is it simply having a little of the club weight above your hands enough to feel different? Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Great to hear! It changes the balance point of the club so you can feel it hinging and rehinging. You do this and you loosen the wrists which is exactly what I am after. Hopefully, you saw the end of the tip where I said once you get it gripping all the way down then start to move up a little then a little more. So today why not grip down an inch to try it?
Hey Paul, just wanted to come on here and say, I had really been struggling with my irons lately. I watched probably 50 of your videos in a couple day span. My next round was my best ever. I shot a 78, and I just wanted to say thanks. Loose arms , correct hinge, effortless swing
I am in the category of the “exact same thing”. I did your “one bucket challenge”. You were right. I started off topping balls. After half a bucket, I was able to compress the ball. Not every shot, but I could do it. With some extra focus, I could also do it using the full length of the club. And yes, I did need to weaken my grip. It is a completely different feel. I needed to relax my wrists, my hands, arms, shoulders, and trust my body to swing the club. Last, I needed to focus on posture as I tend to stand up in my swing. It was an amazing experience. I plan on repeating this challenge at the range from now on as my new warmup routine. Thank you very much. Because of you, golf is fun again.
Glad you tried it and keep at it until you got it. It's a great feeling when you know you are on your way and can actually hit amazing shots. Keep at it until you memorize the feeling so you can apply it on the course.
@@paulwilsongolf For me, the hardest thing is overcoming the fear of hitting behind the ball. The compensations I've developed over time are a little bit of a chicken wing and raising my body a bit. These helped me to avoid the embarrassment and frustration of hitting behind the ball. Now, I will now start to overcome these ingrained habits and work on feeling more comfortable in letting my arms extend and swing the club with my new body swing. I plan to take it one step at a time as you advise in your videos. The big test will be taking it to the course and mentally staying with it. I will try this once I've gone through enough buckets. Thank you.
Paul thank you for the easy to understand videos and explanations, I've watched about and I've finally found where I was making my errors and why I haven't been able to make progress. I've only been been playing gold for about 2 years now, a friend taught me a bit of the basics before he moved so I've been playing on my own with what he left me and from watching others and after my fourth time on the course I decided I won't play on a course until I'm satisfied with my swing at the driving range, unfortunately life keeps you busy at times and couldn't go hit the balls as much as I'd like to and I was advised against watching 'how to' videos because everyone is different and would just confuse a beginner because of all the steps and I agree... Luckily I realised a while back that golf isn't about how hard you hit the ball but I couldn't figure out why my club/driver face kept opening and now I know, I don't hinge I tense up instead as well as not using my hips and legs and following through and a few other things thats wrong with my foundation that I'm looking forward to improving so thank you and I look forward to watching your other videos and putting them into practice... Apologies for the essay
You're welcome. Simple is the way. If you get it you will do it. Just remember, you hit it with your legs and hips not your hands and arms. That alone should make you great.
@@paulwilsongolf agreed simple is best. I just finished watching your video on the neutral grip and I learnt that my grip was completely wrong. Which explains one of the causes to my slicing problem and wrist pain, I believe that the other is not using my hips and legs correctly, I'm very thankful for your videos it's really awesome what you're doing and you explain in a way that anybody can understand and adapt
Paul. I've been playing since I was 2 years old... low single digit handicap for 20+ years... and this is singularly THE BEST drill I've found to improve my impact and get my swing back in rhythm. Thank you!
Thanks so much. So glad you found this one. It has helped countless people and it's simple. Within a few balls you start feeling it. Keep up the good work.
Wow!! Thanks a lot Paul, that's an excellent lesson. I've tried some swings and You can really feel the hinge more when you shorten the club. Looking forward to hit some range balls with this awesome drill. Keep up the great work... I'll be sharing this with others👍
Glad you like this one. It's really helping people get the hinge as you see. Thanks for spreading the word. One day we will get everyone to stop trying to hit it with their arms.
You’ve just gained a Filipino fan and subscriber! This is on point! Doing the short grip on my 5 iron starting today. Hoping to break 90 soon. Thank you!
You are the first person that I received the golf lesson by UA-cam. Thank you for all those years teaching us with out any interruption for 15 years. I really appreciate it.
Paul, I’m playing a round with the boys on Saturday. Do you recommend I do this with a bucket of balls before hole 1 and then work my way up with the grip? Thanks! You are amazing!
Thanks. You can do this but I would be concerned about loosening up. I would be doing this drill at home in practice swings loosening up your wrists. Here is now to beat your friends. When you get to the course you hit only 25 balls. When you hit them DO NOT aim for a target. DO NOT care where the balls go. In fact just hit it and don't even watch it. Once you hit your 25 balls go putt and chip. Now you will step on the first tee with no expectations.
Paul... great advise! I used to play very well without much wrist hinge...… now I definitely hit it farther, but every once in a while I slice the ball drastically right because I think I'm holding the hinge too long and leaving the face open... I might need more work on my timing and not waiting so long to turn over. Thanks for all your excellent videos! I think I watched them all!
Just remember right = tight. So if your wrists are too tight you need to loosen them to allow the face to square. This grip down drill is a good one for loosening you up. You can follow these ones too: Wrists = Spin (Step 1) ua-cam.com/video/p4vASmOzkPg/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/M868QsTlGt4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/yHEv7G9Z5-0/v-deo.html Body = Direction (Step 2) ua-cam.com/video/FV8uSZ16Bys/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/RdphthCQ9VM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/m8FxSZSmKEw/v-deo.html (secret tip)
Well, if that's what you have to do when you are learning then do it. You will get way worse looks if you are holding people up topping it 10 times down the fairway.
I've been playing golf since 1972. Since that time, I've subscribed to all of the golf magazines, read dozens of instructional books, purchased many instructional DVDs - you know how we golfers can be. Anyway, I've seen Paul explain two or three concepts that I've never before seen any other instructor share. This particular upload is great. And if you've not viewed Paul's upload titled, "Powerful, Effortless, Pain-Free Golf Swing (Explained)", do it - it's a MUST SEE! These two videos WILL change your game...IF you will stick with the instruction. Paul has been teaching for many years, and he's doing some of his very best work, today. (Thanks for helping me, Paul. God bless you, sir.)
So glad you liked it. Thanks for expressing it to others. I have been doing this since 1991 so everything I teach is tested on tens of thousands of people. Just have to follow what I am saying. It's pretty simple too.
Paul...I have watched this video before and for whatever reason....got away from this thought/technique. This past weekend....I had a so so front 9...ball striking was inconsistent. On the back nine....started out with double bogeys on 10 and 11. Then for whatever reason...I thought of your video on hitting your irons pure. I said...we need to implement the 'loose' wrists idea and with that thought in mind...I had pars on 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Am most anxious to play this weekdend and will definitely have 'loose' wrists in play. Many thanks for your videos...appreciated your kindness. My best. Joe Martin/Charlotte NC
Glad you thought of the drill. This is a good one for sure. I would do this as you warm up for a while into the future. It keeps your wrists loose which is a vital part of the swing.
Love your videos ! I'm starting to work on the "effortless swing" as I am so guilty of hitting hard at THAT ball ! That said, I tried this drill on my mat today and I will take it to the range tomorrow. But, I found I still tend to just skim the ground thus topping..my major issue. Any suggestions on what I can do to swing effortless while making sure I make complete contact with the ball and ground ? Thank you !
Thanks. Hit the ball then look for it. Also you probably have a chicken wing. Need to work on that ua-cam.com/video/7o65z_pd28s/v-deo.html and here is a good one for you: ua-cam.com/video/gI_fYMEBPNw/v-deo.html
Try to keep it simple. Don't work on too much at once. Just remember you are hitting it with your body (legs and hips) not your hands and arms. START HERE: Grip: ua-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/v-deo.html Hinge Rehinge: ua-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/v-deo.html Secure Grip: ua-cam.com/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/v-deo.html Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: ua-cam.com/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/v-deo.html
Ok Paul, I’ll try this suggestion tomorrow with the “One bucket challenge”. Gripping down makes sense. I purchased your Body Swing program and enjoy it so much! Well done!!
Thank you for your support. I truly appreciate it. This is a great drill which has helped countless people. Be sure to do that and the extend it out drill. ua-cam.com/video/LAejvDbw_aA/v-deo.html
Well Paul, you won’t be surprised to hear how well I hit my 6 iron after moving my grip down about 4 inches. Your instructions and tips are so easy to understand and apply. I’m watching your Body Swing program every day now. It’s excellent and for $99, it’s less expensive than going for lessons with a Pro every week 🙌
Thanks for the support. I truly appreciate it. Be sure to do daily practice swings (no ball) mastering the positions then add more balls later. Do my positions and you will look like a pro as you swing. This means you have the right fundamentals so you will hit amazing shots.
This is the first time I've ever heard of this drill, but I'm willing to give it a chance. I've watched 100's of videos by very good teachers, bought a Divot board and the whole "nine yards" as they say. I haven't played golf for over 3 years. I'm 67 and a 5 handicap at 35. I went out in the back yard to take some soft swings with a a lob wedge and was either hitting thin or fat. I hate the feeling of those pitches! I know what I'm doing, but couldn't stop doing it! Frankly it made me angry. I will try this with a short club and choke way down and hit "a bucket of balls" off of a very low TEE! Thanks friend.
What you said around the 1:20 mark is exactly how I feel, I've just never heard anybody say it. I concentrate so much on hitting the ball and not the stuff I should be concentrating on.
Change the way you think. This is one of the things I keep telling people. If you keep thinking of the same things why would you ever do anything differnt.
Literally just left the range thinking man my irons are just too short that’s the problem. Came home. Watched this. Went in my backyard (which I haven’t mowed yet) and hit my 6 just like you said to do. Instantly felt more comfortable in my stance and swing. First swing ball went sailing. Second swing ball went sailing. Both flew nice and straight and I felt my swing seemed more natural. Now I can’t wait to try this on the course. HUGE thanks.
One of the best drills I've experienced. I purchased your Body Swing series a couple months back and have seen major improvement. Forgetting the strong grip and transitioning to a neutral grip was probably the hardest habit to break at 58 years old, however, I'm seeing more consistency with my shots. Still working on the loose wrist and hitting my irons pure. Thanks for all your help!
Thanks for the support. Glad you are starting to get it. Glad you are doing the neutral grip now. This is a game changer for sure but it does take work. Stay focused and try to perfect each lesson. Just do this daily at home. This is one of the biggest issues people have. They don't do swings daily.
@@paulwilsongolf very nice drill! Thank you
Paul I have a question. Does this work on driver and three woods also?
Some people have tried it and were successful. Give it a try too.
So do this drill choked down on the club and this will translate to full swing normal grip on the course ? Is it just a feel drill to get you in sync with your irons ?
Paul - last month I shot a 63 in my weekly 9-hole league. I could not hit my irons AT ALL. I was embarrassed and ready to quit. I watched this video, and went to the driving range. I tried your choke up, hinge technique and hit EVERY SINGLE ball in the bucket solid and straight! Today I shot a 41 in my league, including inches fro a hole in one. This is ALL from watching your videos! Thank you so much for completely changing my game! For anyone reading this - watch Paul's videos, the ONLY training that works! Thank you so much Paul!
Wow, that's great. So glad you tried it and saw results. This loosens up the wrists which is a huge key. Stay focused and you can always go back to this drill if you are just not quite hitting it great one day. Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it.
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I've never responded to anything on UA-cam. I'm 56 years old and have hit a ton of balls in my life and tried most every tip. This tip has helped me more than anything I've ever tried. It has made golf fun again. Thank you!
That's great. Sometimes it just takes that one thing. Seems you found it.
That’s awesome!
I agree...unfortunately I saw this video at the end of last season so I was only able to do this a couple times, but what unbelievable results!!! I can't wait to do this now that the new golf season is just beginning again up here in NY!
I'm 42 just getting in to golf well bout a year now Paul Wilson you have helped out tremendously on my irons and grip and swing techniques thank you!👍👍💯
I watched this and went golfing on vacation the next day. I went from double bogey golf to putting for birdie on 4-5 holes per 9 holes. Amazing! Thank you!!
I seriously think you’re one of the very few pros in the world who actually understand and are able to teach how to hit a golf ball. So many pros are obsessed with body angles and positions, they forget all about what the club head is supposed to do at impact. Thank you!!! Soft wrists and hands are absolute key. I think so many pros and good golfers have no idea why they’re able to hit a golf ball. But for those of us who aren’t naturals, your advice is the missing link of golf instruction!
Thanks for seeing how I go about teaching. Years ago I used to make it complicated. This got me nowhere. They day I made it simple I got my swing back after 10 years or trying everything. They can keep doing what they do and I will keep doing what I do. Seems like a lot of people like the simple approach.
The single greatest golf video I’ve ever seen. Absolutely game changing.
Glad you liked it. Thanks.
I lost my swing about 5 years ago, shanking, blocking, slicing......you name it. Stumbled across your site a couple weeks back. Practiced your tips in my garage for 5 minutes a day for a few days, went out and hit my irons pure! No more unmentionables and no longer embarrassed to play with others. You’ve made golf fun again. Look forward to thanking you in person next time I play Bear’s Best. Thanks Paul.
Welcome aboard! So glad you are getting it. Those shots are easy to fix. People get freaked out when they see them. Just a few changes. Glad you are getting the hinging and rehinging with this drill. Also, stand taller with shorter clubs. That will help you stop shanking it. Keep at it. Fun times ahead for you.
I didn't even finish the video and went and tried a couple of your tips and already my swing feels much better. I'm only using plastic golf balls at home but the contact feels a lot better. Still not getting weight shift the way I know I should but one thing at a time. This simple grip way down and the wrist action has really made the swing feel good.
Great to hear! This is a great drill that gets your wrists unlocked.
This is the best instructional video for hitting irons I have seen yet. I keep coming back to it anytime I return to hitting my irons squirrelly. Thanks so much for the content!
Yes this is a really good drill. Glad you keep coming back to it. Maybe start each practice session hitting a few like this then you are always doing it.
This is genuinely the best tip i have ever seen in golf. Straight away i was hitting flush balls. Thank you paul.
So glad you liked it. This tip has literally helped countless people. It loosens the wrists which is a huge key. Keep at it then gradually grip back up.
5:35 - At the range I did one swing strictly hinge/rehinge with very little lower body action, just to see what would happen. The ball went about 83% of my normal distance with a little pull fade. Absolutely amazing. For those people who top it, fat it, don't make contact, or can't get it down the fairway, this one change would immediately lower their handicap by 10 strokes, maybe more!
Like I said, it will go almost as far if not farther. You did that with minimal body. If you use your body you will be just as far. Nice. Everyone need to try it for sure.
Are you kidding me?! After 50 years of playing Golf on and off I found this gem of golf instruction and it cured my thin irons with this drill with 20 range balls. After I understood the importants of just doing nothing with the arms and wrists I hit the best 5 iron of my whole life! Super effortless, dead straight with a great contact. But it only works when you do one thing. And this thing is DO NOTHING! LET IT HAPPEN AND IT WILL BE PERFECT. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Glad you liked it. Thanks. This is the key. Too many people out there just whacking away as hard as they can. This tightens the wrists and can get you manipulating the face. Just need to let it go. This loosens the wrists so you get way more clubhead speed with no effort. This clubhead speed is for life because you don't have to be strong to be loose. Plus, if you aren't hitting you allow the forces to act on the mass almost eliminating any face twisting. Might want to watch this one too. It's an old one but still relevant:
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"This is new and different and you're not good at it!" - This is exactly what I need to hear! Always learning as a golfer.
Exactly. Got to do something different. Keep doing your old swing when do you take it to a new level? Especially if you've been doing that swing for 20 years.
Paul Wilson Golf - i went to the range and hit a bucket of balls. Your “string around the axis” analogy helped me hit my clubs better than ever before - even my 5W, 3W and driver! The idea of choking down helped me loosen up my wrists and imagining the face 2 feet ahead of the ball with straight arms, stretched out, helped me hit straighter, more consistent shots. It’s going to take lots more practice, but the seed is planted and I can’t wait to get back out and run those drills again. Thank you!
Very good. Keep at it.
@@paulwilsongolf hey bub Hogan said you gotta Digg the ball outta the dirt with those bladed irons.
Okay, I’ve been all over the internet trying to figure out why I can’t hit my long irons anymore. I’ve watch every major instructor and nothing came close to helping. After watching this video, the very first ball I hit I felt the difference and it only got better from there. THANK YOU!
Glad you found me. That is a great drill that has literally helped thousands of golfers. You need to watch this too: ua-cam.com/video/kCSoZGENOYg/v-deo.html
Man, you just don't know how lucky I am to have found your videos. You're a lifesaver. You make more sense to me and practical compared to God knows how many other videos I've watched to little or No help at all.
Great to hear! Simple is the key. You need to understand it so you will actually try it. Once you do and hit some good ones hopefully you will keep doing it. Stay focused and try to not work on too many things at once.
I have a simulator, and I am a former club professional. This is a great drill. It reminds me of the Jim Flick swing of a lifetime series. Look it up. Great stuff. Jim believes the best way to hit the ball, is with your wrist, arms, and hands. This is a great drill. You can also do it with your feet together that will teach you how to swing freely from the socket of your shoulders using your arms, wrists, and hands.
Glad you liked it. Thanks. Jim Flick was great. The arm unit it vital but you also need to connect it to your body. This drill has literally helped thousands of people unlock their wrists.
This is absolutely one of the best tips I've ever seen ( 9 handicap ). Once you become comfortable with it ( which doesn't take long ) you will be amazed!! It also transferred to the course for me and made an immediate impact . 2 birdies ( because of my iron shots ) , shot an 80. I now incorporate this into my practice....I hit my wedge, 9, 8, 7, 6 irons twice through with this drill before I start my 'normal' routine. Great drill!!
Glad you like it. It does work great for sure. I like you incorporating it into practice. This will be a constant reminder to loosen the wrists.
You are probably the best instructor on the web, I’m 72 spent 22 days in the ICU with Covid last summer trying to get back in golf I golfed 3 holes than 4 and so on it was a difficult recovery and lost all my distance but I discovered you now I’m back hitting my driver 240 yards average. I was so lost and frustrated, I just want to thank you for making golf fun again
Glad you recovered. Scary stuff. Glad you are getting your swing back too. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for this drill Paul. I have applied this tip to my practice routine and have lowered my handicap from 12 to 6 in the past 2 months. Consistently hitting my irons flush has always been an issue for me. No more! Keep up the good work.
That's great. Simple drill which does wonders for your swing. You are proof. Let's get you down to a 2 hdcp.
Amazing effort I,m hoping too get under a 100 within the month
For real?
Tried this today. It definitely works, especially with my long irons! Just started playing a month ago and felt like this is the best advice I've gotten
Glad you tried it. Great drill that gets your wrists loosened up.
I went to the range today to check this out, and never hit a more pure shot...and you're right about almost achieving the same distance. I hit solid, straight shots, that went about 10yds short of normal. Thank you Paul, I will definitely be using this drill more often to improve ball striking, and tempo.
Glad you tried it. This tip has literally helped thousands of people. It gets the wrists unlocked. Keep doing this and as you get better slowly grip back up. We all get tight. If you have this in your back pocket then you can get back on track asap.
I did the one bucket challenge and was hitting all my clubs better afterward. I incorporate this into my warmup drill all the time. Thanks!
Very good. Glad you did it for a bucket. Most people quit doing something after balls so they never give themselves enough time to see if something works. Keep at it.
I can't wait to go practice this drill! THANK YOU!
You're so welcome!
I'm my 30 years of part time golfing no one has ever told me anything that helped my swing until now. Loosening my wrist has helped my swing tremendously! Thanks!
Very good. Glad you finally help you. Too many people are teaching to hit that ball. In no way would I ever tell you to do that. Your wrists are a hinge. A hinge hinges and rehinges. A hinge is loose. The harder you hit, the tighter the hinge. Then connect it to your body coiling and uncoiling.
Wow!!! This is the first video that has actually worked for m. And with almost no effort. I'm a 12 handicap and I can see cutting it in half with this drill. Iron's are the worst part of my game. I just played a par 3 and had 5 pars and 1 birdie. I even hit the pin once. I've never been able to hit my irons straight and consistent but this seems to have done the trick. Thank you very much!
Very good. Sometimes it just takes that one thing to get your game to a whole new level. This is a great one for getting the wrist hinge which is a vital part of power and consistency. Keep at it.
No offense but how can u be a 12 hc without being able to even hit irons. Something is wrong here
@@realdanielpeach you can still score without being a good ball striker
Hey Paul, I’ve done all those things you said at the beginning, never works, I went to driving range this morning, tried your method and only shanked three balls, your method works and I’ll continue to work on this and will be watching your video’s.
Very good. Glad you are seeing results. Just keep this stuff simple. You need to watch my shank video here:
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Keep at it and you will be hitting it great in no time.
Paul- I did what you asked. It works! I wish I had seen this video before I spent $500 on hybrids! But it works for hybrids too! Nice pure contact, swoosh sound at impact, and ball flies like it’s shot out of a cannon! Thanks so much!!
That's great. So glad you tried it. It is really helping a lot of people. Get those wrists loosened up and it's a whole new game. Keep at it.
I'm a believer. You have unlocked the myth about hitting down on the ball which is achieved by hinging and re- hinging. Your instruction is very insightful. Bravo!
Very good. Yes, never hit down. That is worst thing you could do.
Paul. I tried this drill today, and all I can say is thank you, it is genius. Amazing contact with every club effortlessly. I will make it my job to recommend you to all the guys at the course.
Fantastic! Great drill that is helping a lot of people. Glad you got it too.
I watched your video this week and decided to try it out because I’ve been struggling to hit my irons and now I hit my irons so straight and so consistently! Thank you so much for this amazing advice about opening my wrists. It works perfectly and now I hit them farther and straighter. I just hit an 88 yesterday which is my second best round ever. Thanks for the great advice!
Glad you found me and tried it. This is a great drill. You are on your way. Keep watching more of my tips so you get the whole picture.
@@paulwilsongolfthanks again! Will do
Played two days ago and on the back nine suddenly couldn't hit anything. Slicing, fat, short, just bad golf. I got up early this morning and before leaving to pick up my golf partners I needed a quick tip. Came to Paul and watched this lesson. Went to the course and choked up on all my clubs and after a few holes I was suddenly hitting the ball long and straight. I hit a three hybrid 225 and I'm 66 years old. Took a little adjusting on the front because of how far I was hitting the ball and on the back shot 38. Paul is by far the best coach on the internet. He has quick, concise lessons that will immediately improve your game and make it fun again. Thanks Paul.
That's great. It tells you that you were tightening up your wrists out there due to hitting with arms. The drill unlocked them. Just keep hinging and rehinging the always keep them loose. Thanks for the support.
I watched Paul’s video last night and went to the driving range this morning. I was absolutely amazed at how effortless my swing was and how far and high the ball went. I had never heard the importance of loose wrists in golf before. Thank you so much, Paul! I’m working my way through the rest of your videos now.
Amazing! I love hearing it.
I have been playing golf for over 15 yrs and watched 100s of golf videos . No golf video has impacted my performance like this one.
Cocking ones wrist is so critical to pure hits - Thank you PAUL - you are gr8!
Glad you found me. Glad you are doing well.
After watching a bunch of Paul’s videos, I’ve come to the conclusion that most if not all of swing problems have to do with “trying” to hit the ball. When you try to hit the ball, you are using your arms, and that leads to widely inconsistent shots. The most helpful swing thought for me is the “hinge-unhinge”. This forces you to use your body and leads to an effortless swing. Thanks Paul
You got it. This is so true. Now who wants to hit with arms? Almost everyone. This is why almost everyone needs help with their swing. Pros don't hit solely with the arms. Pros learned as kids when they had minimal arm strength. See it now? Hinge - rehinge is a huge part of it. You get that working then connected to coil - uncoil. Simple.
I went to the range and tried this. Amazing results! This drill increased flight path and distance almost immediately.
Very good. So glad you tried it and saw results. Great drill. As you get used to it grip back up.
Brilliant lesson everything is explained in simple terms. I was having trouble hitting my irons after listening to Paul explain this I went to the practice range and after about 6 shots the strike was pure and straight. I haven't hit the ball as well with so little effort.
Thanks so much. Simple is the key for sure. So glad you are seeing results. Great feeling and it tells you that you are on track. It is about the looseness not about how strong you are or how hard you hit.
Just from lowering your grip?
Well never have I ever left a comment on a UA-cam video, but...... this deserves it. 10 handicap and have totally lost my swing in the past month. Toping irons, missing greens by a wide margin, etc.. Watched this video this morning in bed and went straight to the range, and boom, I’m back! Liked it so much I’m currently playing a quick 9 solo. Ball 1 is even par thru 5 and ball 2 is +1. Thanks!
That's great news. Not fun when you lose it. This drill is telling you that you are tightening up so it unlocked your wrists. Make sure you keep remembering this into the future so it doesn't happen again.
I never do this but had to come back to this vid and say thank you! Been struggling for months with irons and after practicing this for a couple days I’m striking my irons pure af. Just working on the consistent accuracy now!
Glad it helped! Thanks. This is a good one. It really loosens up the wrists.
i agree, play with loose hands and swing.. i tried it out today. i did less cutting on the ball
Loose is the way. Work on these too:
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Paul, I think you are one of the best UA-cam coaches. A sincere thank you very much for improving my game, and giving me the tools to self diagnose and correct my swing. Best regards, Will 👍
Thanks so much. I appreciate the support. Keep at it.
I concur with you Will....this man is good
Not one of the best...purely the best... simple strait facts in his videos.
This is awesome! Tried a few balls on my hitting mat and it worked. Thanks for sharing this simple tip but brought significant improvement. You're a genius, Paul! Kudos!
Glad your tried it. Thus has helped thousands of people. Keep at it then slowly grip up on the club.
Thank you Sir. I was at the point of total frustration .
Glad it helped. Now you know you can do it. Get the wrists loosened up and you will be having fun again.
I just came across this and tried it today on the range. I was frankly surprised at how well this helped my ball contact. I will continue to employ this drill and am now going to subscribe to the channel and see if other videos have drills that are as easy to understand and implement.
Yes, this is a great drill that has helped thousands of people. It unlocks the wrists by changing the balance point on the club. Keep at it. Thanks for the sub. Tons of tips to watch.
Haha, everyone is heading to the range tomorrow...including me :-) Can't wait to try.....thanks!
Have fun!
Tried this drill and only hit a half bucket of balls because I could see how it was making a difference. Went out on 2 course I normally shoot 86+ on. Fired an 81 and a 79. Felt so confident with the irons. Thanks so much!
Wow! Nice rounds. Glad you tried it. Loosens you up. Keep at it.
3:11 - That is so good. I'm just now formulating in my mind, that we are swinging the club between hinged at the top, and unhinged 2 feet past the ball. There is no point in between that should get special attention. Whatever lies along that path, between those 2 points, is on a collision course with the club-face. It really is a different way of thinking about the golf swing!
Very good. I keep saying I am not hitting anything.
@@paulwilsongolf I like that. I'm going to repeat that over and over at the range this weekend, "I'm not hitting anything!"
That's it. You've got it right there! It's nice when you have those golf epiphanies isn't it? I love that.
Light bulb moment. I have had many myself.
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This guy is the man. Fixed my chunk big time. This drill works like a boss. Thanks man. Following in 3,2,1 done
Glad you tried it. Keep at it.
Great tip. I do this when warming up before a round. It gets my wrists working ready for a game. My handicap 7. Great vid. Cheers.
Good stuff. This is a constant reminder of the feeling.
Hey Paul I’m a 60 year old male with plenty of power still , that was some drill with choking up 2 1/2 inches. I haven’t gotten a chance to go try it on the course but I hit 10 balls after work today I teed the balls up like you said after making some adjustments with ball position in my stance. I roped eight draws in a row and I’m a slicer of my irons you’re right it works. Thank you.
Yes, this is an amazing drill. It has literally helped thousands of people. It unlocks the wrists because you change the balance point on the club. Do this for a while but remember it's a drill. Grip back up once you are hitting it better.
You explain things so nicely and simple. Great Video!
Thanks so much!
I had the best consistent contact for a round in a long time after practice at the range the day before. My group was impressed all day. Thx!
Great to hear! So glad you tried it. Keep at it.
Thanks for sharing Paul.... just played best two rounds this weekend after watching this. Hit several shots I was literally laughing after applying this technique. Good stuff. like most of your nuggest are. Tip of the hat. And I have to say - I kinda like this new persona in method you are presenting - very refreshing. Keep em coming. And again - huge thanks.
Very good. I love hearing it. Who would have thought doing the opposite of what everyone tells you to do was going to work .... hmmm ... oh yeah ... I did. Just got to loosen everyone up.
I've played golf 3 times a week for 40 years and going to play tomorrow. looking forward to choking up as my baseball coach yelled at me from first base when I was 9.
Has anyone tried this out wit 3 wood or driver if so did it work have not tried it yet just curious
Honestly Paul I haven’t ever watched a tip that’s helped my golf game this much, I’m 23 and I’ve struggled since I was a kid to hit my irons getting lessons and watching tons of UA-cam videos but once I started to see your videos it made sense and it gave me Results! I’m still trying to perfect it
Glad you found me and glad you liked this tip. It has literally helped thousands of people. This drill gets you to unlock your wrists. See the wrists as a hinge. They hinge ... they rehinge. They are loose. Everyone want to hit so this locks the wrists.
I would suggest watching my other tips to get a full understanding or what I teach how simple I make it. Simple is the key. Make this complicated and you will never get it.
@@paulwilsongolf I’m from Denmark, would you be willing to watch a video of my swing?
Well, if I do it for you I have to do it for everyone. Post it on UA-cam and if I get time I will take a quick look.
Thank you so much this video took me from the yips / shanks to puring my irons just like you said! I'm now choked half way down the grip and just may stay there I'm getting a ton of distance and accuracy. Only miss is a bomb hook and I'll take that any day of the week! Thank you Paul!!
Very good. It's great when you see progress instead of frustration. For the hook make sure you grip isn't too strong.
Most definitely won’t cure the shanks but great advice
Why would it cure shanks? That's what this tip is for:
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Read the comments. I have fixed hundreds.
Hi Paul,
Can I just say a big thank you. I don't think I have ever seen nor received such simple and effective golf advice as from you.
As a single figure handicapper for over 35 years my golf has recently become tired and jaded due to a loss in confidence, shanking and generally not hitting the ball as before to the point that mu love of golf has been leaving me.
Through your tutorials, so simple and effective, my love of this wonderful game is back.
You really are a genius. For anyone reading this, watch Paul's tips on shanking and how to stop pushing the ball out to the right- ie the 6 inch marker before the ball.. The man s a golf wizard. The best of the lot.
Well, I have been thinking "fast and easy" for 31 years now. So I keep everything simple so you understand it and try it. Then you get fast results. If so, you will keep doing it. Glad I could get you back. Not fun when you are having trouble. Just seems like you can never get out of it. Well, now you're back. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Paul. Watched this video about 6 weeks ago. It has been a game changer for me. Ball goes straighter and further. Have dropped 2 strokes on my handicap. I even use it with my driver. Most importantly I now play golf with a lot more confidence and enjoyment.
Yes, this is a great drill that is helping tons of people. It loosens the wrists which is what I teach. Glad your handicap is dropping. Great feeling when you are heading in the right direction. Keep up the good work.
Brooke Henderson does it and Anthony Kim did it. Tommy Fleetwood chokes down 1" on his driver and is pretty good.
For sure. You can certainly do that if you like. Moe Norman did it too.
Wow, what a great drill. I hit 75 balls the other night, just like you recommended. Went out and played 18 holes, fantastic. Hit my irons more pure and longer. Thanks Paul!!!
Very good. I love hearing it. Keep up the good work.
UK calling here Paul. I've taken to relaxing much more in my swing - dead arms. Results have been spectacular.
That's great. I love hearing it.
POW!! I stumbled into the sport about 4 weeks ago. Truly enjoying learning and wanted something beyond my own experimentation and learning process. This was the first video I found and watched last night. Tried it this afternoon and am totally hooked on the sport and Paul now. Hit 82 balls working down through my irons 9 to 2 and it was amazing. 98% spot on. An absolute delight to hit straight and pure
time after time for two hours regardless of club. Thanks - looking forward to watching all the other videos, quitting my day job and striving for the senior tour! Cheers!
Glad you found me. I keep it super simple which is what you are going to need if you want to get it. Too much confusion out there. Here is where to start:
Body Swing Concept: ua-cam.com/video/E8y9jEyY35k/v-deo.html
Grip: ua-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/v-deo.html
Hinge Rehinge: ua-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/v-deo.html
Alginment: ua-cam.com/video/VFZc0Wq282k/v-deo.html
Secure Grip: ua-cam.com/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/v-deo.html
Best Drill: ua-cam.com/video/cVhtL-d1B9Y/v-deo.html
Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: ua-cam.com/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/v-deo.html
Thanks Paul. Watched this video after four horrific rounds in a row, irons being the main issue. Thought it couldn't possibly be this simple. It was! Good to be back!
Very good. All of this stuff is simple. Just go to see it. Keep watching my other tips for even more help.
I'm a 4 handicapper. I have been struggling with my iron for months. for the past 5 days I have been try this and it works.. I played yesterday and omg I hit so well
Very good. Not fun when you are struggling. Stay focused and grip back up once you are ready.
You are awesome Paul! Thanks!
My pleasure!
I did your one bucket challenge and it worked quite well. When I go to the range I usually hit the first 10 balls that way before I move my hands out.
Very good. People quit after a few balls. What if they got it on ball 4? They would never know. Just need to do it enough that you get more used to it. Keep at it. You are on your way.
Great video! A gift to the game!
Thanks. I appreciate it.
I choked up for the first time and did Paul's bucket challenge today. I almost immediately started making good solid contact and feeling what compression should feel like. I have only been playing for a couple months but Paul explains things in a way that clicks for me. I have been doing the chicken wing, but Paul has helped clear it up and I am making much better contact now...
Very good. So glad you tried it. This tip has literally helped thousands of people. It unlocks the wrists. Keep at it.
Paul... this tip so interesting! I cannot wait to try this out on the range tomorrow. Thank you for sharing.
Very welcome. It works great. Just keep at it.
Thanks Paul. I warmed up yesterday with a 9-iron gripped down and practiced hingeing the wrists. with a nice slow tempo. Been pulling my irons for a long time but I kept that drill in mind. Had a great round afterwards,. Just had to give you more good feedback..
Very good. This is a great drill that has literally helped thousands of people. Get you to loosen the wrists. Glad you tried it and have the feeling. Keep at it.
Your video's rock. You have helped my game a great deal. Im sad i found your content this fall. Seeing that winter is right around the corner. But i wanted to thank you for your teaching style it works if you really listen and take it in small chunks and honestly work on them. Im excited about spring. Cheers my friend.
Thanks. Not sure why everyone thinks they have to hang up the clubs. Doing practice swings at home is the best way to work on your swing. No ball means no distraction of you trying to hit it. If there is no distraction you can make the changes over the winter then play great golf next season as opposed to not practicing then working on it next season when you should be playing great golf. I have literally taught this for years. It's just getting everyone to do it. Just take out a 7 iron and having sitting there. Do daily practice swings doing some of the stuff in my tips and it will be mastered by next season.
My playing buddy told me that gripping down on his clubs made better iron shots.....he didn't explain why and I didn't really think it would work. He solved his problem without ever watching one of your videos and I was shocked to hear you mention gripping down on the golf club would help with iron shots. I will be practicing this drill and I already know it will work, because every one of your lessons have been proven to work. Thanks again.
That's great. So you already know what to do. Definitely give it a try. A lot of people are having great success with this drill.
Interesting idea to change where to grip (down). I'll try it. I've tried to hit down at times and it never worked. Hopefully this will help
So many people trying to hit and hit down. At some point you would think that didn't work. Well, it doesn't. Not hitting is different which takes a little getting used too. Once you do, you will never look back.
Since doing this drill my hands are more more relaxed and my hand speed has increased to where I hear a whoosh at the bottom of the practice swing. I'm hitting 4 and 5 iron much better. Thanks very much.
That's great! It loosens you up. Looser = faster. Stick with it.
Brilliant! I'm heading to the range 😁
Good luck!
Agree with previous post, senior golfer, loosing distance, this one tip, has helped me the most, of any video, flushing it
Thanks from Canada !
Very good. Glad you liked it. It loosens your wrists which is huge power source in the swing.
Thanks Paul for this great content. I took some lessons from a high priced pro, taught me a lot, but then applying that with this has been huge. I've always been able to pop drives out there straight but the second shot has plagued me and my fun. This is giving me a lot of hope.
Sometimes you just need a few things or hear things a different way to latch onto it or fix a thing you've been trying to fix. Glad this one filled in the piece you were missing. A lot of people have benefitting from this drill. Glad you did too.
Thank you so much I’ve been teaching myself and man that’s amazing how quickly it worked !
Great to hear! Just keep it simple and try to do daily practice swings and you'll get better and better.
You, sir have helped me hit the best balls of my life. Thank you! Can’t wait to come to Vegas it get a lesson in person.
Any time!
I’m 6 months into golf. Topping and chunking every ball. Out of frustration I just losely swing at thit ball without thinking or tensing and smashed it right down the pipe. Ever since then I keep my body and wrists loose and make great contact every time. Looked up loose wrists and found your channel. You make it make sense
So glad you loosened up and are seeing results. Stick with it. Fun times ahead.
Paul, love your videos and found this one especially helpful. Tried it on the range yesterday and it was just like you said. Loose wrists resulted in a nice ball flight. Might try this during today’s round on a couple shots at our club that are always tough for me. Still not sure, even after watching a few times, exactly why this drill works. Is it simply having a little of the club weight above your hands enough to feel different? Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Great to hear! It changes the balance point of the club so you can feel it hinging and rehinging. You do this and you loosen the wrists which is exactly what I am after. Hopefully, you saw the end of the tip where I said once you get it gripping all the way down then start to move up a little then a little more. So today why not grip down an inch to try it?
Hey Paul, just wanted to come on here and say, I had really been struggling with my irons lately. I watched probably 50 of your videos in a couple day span. My next round was my best ever. I shot a 78, and I just wanted to say thanks. Loose arms , correct hinge, effortless swing
Nice one! So glad you found me and tried it. Now you see it works stay focused and stay loose!!!
I watched your grip video and it has made me such a better golfer already love the videos
Very good. It all starts with the grip.
I am in the category of the “exact same thing”. I did your “one bucket challenge”. You were right. I started off topping balls. After half a bucket, I was able to compress the ball. Not every shot, but I could do it. With some extra focus, I could also do it using the full length of the club. And yes, I did need to weaken my grip.
It is a completely different feel. I needed to relax my wrists, my hands, arms, shoulders, and trust my body to swing the club. Last, I needed to focus on posture as I tend to stand up in my swing. It was an amazing experience. I plan on repeating this challenge at the range from now on as my new warmup routine.
Thank you very much. Because of you, golf is fun again.
Glad you tried it and keep at it until you got it. It's a great feeling when you know you are on your way and can actually hit amazing shots. Keep at it until you memorize the feeling so you can apply it on the course.
@@paulwilsongolf For me, the hardest thing is overcoming the fear of hitting behind the ball. The compensations I've developed over time are a little bit of a chicken wing and raising my body a bit. These helped me to avoid the embarrassment and frustration of hitting behind the ball. Now, I will now start to overcome these ingrained habits and work on feeling more comfortable in letting my arms extend and swing the club with my new body swing. I plan to take it one step at a time as you advise in your videos. The big test will be taking it to the course and mentally staying with it. I will try this once I've gone through enough buckets. Thank you.
Paul thank you for the easy to understand videos and explanations, I've watched about and I've finally found where I was making my errors and why I haven't been able to make progress. I've only been been playing gold for about 2 years now, a friend taught me a bit of the basics before he moved so I've been playing on my own with what he left me and from watching others and after my fourth time on the course I decided I won't play on a course until I'm satisfied with my swing at the driving range, unfortunately life keeps you busy at times and couldn't go hit the balls as much as I'd like to and I was advised against watching 'how to' videos because everyone is different and would just confuse a beginner because of all the steps and I agree... Luckily I realised a while back that golf isn't about how hard you hit the ball but I couldn't figure out why my club/driver face kept opening and now I know, I don't hinge I tense up instead as well as not using my hips and legs and following through and a few other things thats wrong with my foundation that I'm looking forward to improving so thank you and I look forward to watching your other videos and putting them into practice... Apologies for the essay
You're welcome. Simple is the way. If you get it you will do it. Just remember, you hit it with your legs and hips not your hands and arms. That alone should make you great.
@@paulwilsongolf agreed simple is best. I just finished watching your video on the neutral grip and I learnt that my grip was completely wrong. Which explains one of the causes to my slicing problem and wrist pain, I believe that the other is not using my hips and legs correctly, I'm very thankful for your videos it's really awesome what you're doing and you explain in a way that anybody can understand and adapt
Paul. I've been playing since I was 2 years old... low single digit handicap for 20+ years... and this is singularly THE BEST drill I've found to improve my impact and get my swing back in rhythm. Thank you!
Thanks so much. So glad you found this one. It has helped countless people and it's simple. Within a few balls you start feeling it. Keep up the good work.
Wow!! Thanks a lot Paul, that's an excellent lesson. I've tried some swings and You can really feel the hinge more when you shorten the club. Looking forward to hit some range balls with this awesome drill. Keep up the great work... I'll be sharing this with others👍
Glad you like this one. It's really helping people get the hinge as you see. Thanks for spreading the word. One day we will get everyone to stop trying to hit it with their arms.
You’ve just gained a Filipino fan and subscriber! This is on point! Doing the short grip on my 5 iron starting today. Hoping to break 90 soon. Thank you!
Glad to have you. This drill has helped thousands of people. As you get better at it grip back up.
Also hover the club above the ball when gripped down and will force you to go down and take a divot
You can try it but not necessary.
You are the first person that I received the golf lesson by UA-cam. Thank you for all those years teaching us with out any interruption for 15 years. I really appreciate it.
Glad to help. Tons of people out there need help. Thanks for the support.
Paul, I’m playing a round with the boys on Saturday. Do you recommend I do this with a bucket of balls before hole 1 and then work my way up with the grip? Thanks! You are amazing!
Thanks. You can do this but I would be concerned about loosening up. I would be doing this drill at home in practice swings loosening up your wrists. Here is now to beat your friends. When you get to the course you hit only 25 balls. When you hit them DO NOT aim for a target. DO NOT care where the balls go. In fact just hit it and don't even watch it. Once you hit your 25 balls go putt and chip. Now you will step on the first tee with no expectations.
Paul... great advise! I used to play very well without much wrist hinge...… now I definitely hit it farther, but every once in a while I slice the ball drastically right because I think I'm holding the hinge too long and leaving the face open... I might need more work on my timing and not waiting so long to turn over. Thanks for all your excellent videos! I think I watched them all!
Just remember right = tight. So if your wrists are too tight you need to loosen them to allow the face to square. This grip down drill is a good one for loosening you up. You can follow these ones too:
Wrists = Spin (Step 1)
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Body = Direction (Step 2)
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ua-cam.com/video/RdphthCQ9VM/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/m8FxSZSmKEw/v-deo.html (secret tip)
I get some weird looks when I tee up my ball on the fairway.
Well, if that's what you have to do when you are learning then do it. You will get way worse looks if you are holding people up topping it 10 times down the fairway.
I've been playing golf since 1972. Since that time, I've subscribed to all of the golf magazines, read dozens of instructional books, purchased many instructional DVDs - you know how we golfers can be. Anyway, I've seen Paul explain two or three concepts that I've never before seen any other instructor share. This particular upload is great. And if you've not viewed Paul's upload titled, "Powerful, Effortless, Pain-Free Golf Swing (Explained)", do it - it's a MUST SEE! These two videos WILL change your game...IF you will stick with the instruction.
Paul has been teaching for many years, and he's doing some of his very best work, today.
(Thanks for helping me, Paul. God bless you, sir.)
So glad you liked it. Thanks for expressing it to others. I have been doing this since 1991 so everything I teach is tested on tens of thousands of people. Just have to follow what I am saying. It's pretty simple too.
I’ve never felt so impure in my life until this lol! Great video tho
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
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Do you also feel uncompressed?
This was the most impressive lesson I've ever seen.......EVER!
Paul...I have watched this video before and for whatever reason....got away from this thought/technique. This past weekend....I had a so so front 9...ball striking was inconsistent. On the back nine....started out with double bogeys on 10 and 11. Then for whatever reason...I thought of your video on hitting your irons pure. I said...we need to implement the 'loose' wrists idea and with that thought in mind...I had pars on 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Am most anxious to play this weekdend and will definitely have 'loose' wrists in play. Many thanks for your videos...appreciated your kindness. My best. Joe Martin/Charlotte NC
Glad you thought of the drill. This is a good one for sure. I would do this as you warm up for a while into the future. It keeps your wrists loose which is a vital part of the swing.
Love your videos ! I'm starting to work on the "effortless swing" as I am so guilty of hitting hard at THAT ball ! That said, I tried this drill on my mat today and I will take it to the range tomorrow. But, I found I still tend to just skim the ground thus topping..my major issue. Any suggestions on what I can do to swing effortless while making sure I make complete contact with the ball and ground ? Thank you !
Thanks. Hit the ball then look for it. Also you probably have a chicken wing. Need to work on that ua-cam.com/video/7o65z_pd28s/v-deo.html and here is a good one for you: ua-cam.com/video/gI_fYMEBPNw/v-deo.html
I could not believe the effect this had on my irons. INCREDIBLE improvement; thanks so much!
So glad you tried it. It's a great tip that unlocks the person's wrists. Good job.
Wish me luck, I just started learning golf😅
Try to keep it simple. Don't work on too much at once. Just remember you are hitting it with your body (legs and hips) not your hands and arms. START HERE:
Grip: ua-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/v-deo.html
Hinge Rehinge: ua-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/v-deo.html
Secure Grip: ua-cam.com/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/v-deo.html
Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: ua-cam.com/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/v-deo.html
@@paulwilsongolf Yes Sir🙋 I'm putting my attention on the lower body👍😁 Thank you🙏💗
@@paulwilsongolf to
The best golf Teacher in the World.
Thanks for your support.
Ok Paul, I’ll try this suggestion tomorrow with the “One bucket challenge”. Gripping down makes sense. I purchased your Body Swing program and enjoy it so much! Well done!!
Thank you for your support. I truly appreciate it. This is a great drill which has helped countless people. Be sure to do that and the extend it out drill. ua-cam.com/video/LAejvDbw_aA/v-deo.html
Well Paul, you won’t be surprised to hear how well I hit my 6 iron after moving my grip down about 4 inches. Your instructions and tips are so easy to understand and apply. I’m watching your Body Swing program every day now. It’s excellent and for $99, it’s less expensive than going for lessons with a Pro every week 🙌
Thanks for the support. I truly appreciate it. Be sure to do daily practice swings (no ball) mastering the positions then add more balls later. Do my positions and you will look like a pro as you swing. This means you have the right fundamentals so you will hit amazing shots.
This is the first time I've ever heard of this drill, but I'm willing to give it a chance. I've watched 100's of videos by very good teachers, bought a Divot board and the whole "nine yards" as they say. I haven't played golf for over 3 years. I'm 67 and a 5 handicap at 35. I went out in the back yard to take some soft swings with a a lob wedge and was either hitting thin or fat. I hate the feeling of those pitches! I know what I'm doing, but couldn't stop doing it! Frankly it made me angry. I will try this with a short club and choke way down and hit "a bucket of balls" off of a very low TEE! Thanks friend.
What you said around the 1:20 mark is exactly how I feel, I've just never heard anybody say it. I concentrate so much on hitting the ball and not the stuff I should be concentrating on.
Change the way you think. This is one of the things I keep telling people. If you keep thinking of the same things why would you ever do anything differnt.
Literally just left the range thinking man my irons are just too short that’s the problem. Came home. Watched this. Went in my backyard (which I haven’t mowed yet) and hit my 6 just like you said to do. Instantly felt more comfortable in my stance and swing. First swing ball went sailing. Second swing ball went sailing. Both flew nice and straight and I felt my swing seemed more natural. Now I can’t wait to try this on the course. HUGE thanks.
That's great. Glad you found me. This tip really works as you are finding out. Give it a try next time out.