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Great video as ever. Yes that is my swing. All the faults you mention are in my swing. Can get to a great position at the top and then trouble starts. Early in morning and getting ready for work but I'm staying here trying it !!! Ty for all the help you give.
Alex, I really like this way of starting the downswing. I’m 61 and have only recently taken up this wonderful game. I have garnered a tremendous amount of knowledge from watching all of your practical and common sense based videos. Other than three one hour lessons this past winter season, I’ve been on my own to teach myself with of course the help of your instruction. Thanks so much for all your help!
So good to hear. It's a great but frustrating game for sure. Really happy to hear the fundamentals and simple tips are working well for you. Keep at it and enjoy the process!
Really good stuff. Helps in buying time to create a more athletic, natural sequence. Reminds me of a great tip a pro once gave me: “Don’t be in a hurry to hit it bad.”
Very good lesson. I put this into practice with your lesson on keeping the back to target longer and it created a 'pause' at the top which worked wonders to enable gravity to drop the club without casting and then accelerate through to the target. Brilliant results. Thanks so much Alex. You really do teach this game of opposites easily.
Lots of great stuff in this video. That feeling of a micro second pause at the is the holy grail for me. Constantly chasing how to feel it. No matter how much i tell myself to slow down from top i get there and still rush. Love the idea of the right arm just being in a supportive role and not doing anything in particular. So right side dominant my right arm seems to want to be in control.
This is a great and badly needed tip for me...I rush my down swing focused on hitting the ball hoping to get faster club head speed..with awful result... Will try to adapt this tips...hoping to improve my ball striking. Thanks a lot...Cheers!!!
Retired Beginner Golfer here so I hope some of these tips will help me hit the ball instead of the ground or top of the ball that bounces 25 feet - Ugh! Moved to a house on a golf course but can't golf & our HOA includes unlimited golf game's but I Hate not being able to hit the ball so I don't get out to golf often enough! Subscribed to your UA-cam page too for more HELP😎 Bev
Yes. Very, very good. I have one of those SKLZ very "heavy ball" clubs which is great for feeling the backswing continuing after you start the downswing with the club "falling" behind me. Great video, Alex, thanks!
Really great tip! The "feel" of pushing the hands back to start down keeps everything in sequence and makes the swing feel more reactive. My poor shots normally come as a result of rushing down at the ball, disrupting my timing and causing hooks. Excited to put this move into practice and muscle memory!
Alex - If you swing the club straight back to the top as you show in a previous video, then at the top work in a slight pause, your hips will move first without having to think about it.Moving the hips first for many handicap players often results in leaving the arms behind creating various mistimed and mishit shots.
Really good presentation! I’m currently guilty of armsy/handsy swinging. I guess I’m timing my swing because I’ll get 125 yards from 7 iron, but never consistent. I will employ your tips at range next time. Thank you!
In years past I would hold my back to the target and got away from it probably in an effort to generate more speed after the video I went back to it further and straighter was the result thanks again
Super video on the importance of the subtle move of the golf club target-wards at top of backswing to give the much needed delay to avoid casting and rushing the DS and that promotes a proper sequence to the down swing; I love the idea (new to me) of allowing lead arm to do all the work during the transition to avoid pulling the club down (or as jack Nicolas used to say wrongly about ringing the church bell as the first move down). My how golf instruction has improved over the years. So much falsity & BS promoted in the early days by instructors and famous players of the day long ago who we worshipped for so long and who should have known better.
There has certainly been some confusion along the way of golf instruction and elite pros trying to share what works for them, is not helpful to most unfortunately. There are things we can take and principles to adhere to though.. but your feel and the journey you take should not confuse or complicate. Keep at it and annoy the process!
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Oh it works great alright. I have a historically chronic flat backswing and tried everything to get the backswing higher. Problem is my 2 hands and shoulders seem to take the club in their own direction and flat as soon as a ball is there every time. Although I am more focused on pushing the left hand back than the left arm itself it just feels easier to go upwards finally. Actually this has also then made my downswing move easier to get my left side leading. I always had success with this left side lead but my club was too flat at the top to make it consistent. Anyway your mini tip combined with your main downswing advice here seems to have got me to a good place so thank you!
I was doing something like this with the arms dropping in the backswing and it worked well for me. It felt like i was letting the clubhead move on its arm, coming down and then "turning the corner." If I do not let those arms drop just a little, I feel like I am short circuiting the path of the clubhead. It is a timing thing though. Also, I feel like I have the let the arms drop as opposed to moving them down forcibly, although I suspect the tour players can actually force them down.
Keeping back to target and feeling of down on a ball a foot behind the real one works a treat. As it comes down is it ok for the club to be steepish to the shoulder then shallow?
Unfortunately it depends on other factors such as rotation and release. Where it is comparison to trial arm, your wrist angles etc. that’s getting a bit too detailed but sorry I can’t say yes or no :) 🤷🏻♂️
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf - Not everyone can, but if you can feel where your arms and hands are in a 3D space then all the clubs should feel very similar. I don’t want to speak for this guy, but I suspect that is why he says practice without a club. When you feel where the club is in a 3D space it can vary slightly because the lengths also vary, but for the most part the arms and hands are doing the same
With that downswing move it appears you are teaching people to throw the handle at the ball.. which is the opposite of what we want? Your hands appear to leave your body.. but we want the hands well inside to allow room for the club face to straighten.? Am I missing something?
I like your Simple Approach because its so actionable but this video is way too long. The point gets lost in all the front end loading I hope this helps. All the best. Robert
I’m the worse golfer in history, trust me, no hope, but I have to ask, at 5.10, isn’t that a CUPPED left wrist ? And that move at 5.55 , isn’t that what they keep telling us, it’s a slide so we mustn’t do ?? That’s why some teachers are so confusing to me..
I doubt that!! in a little demo like that, at that moment, yes a little. But in reality when striking, it wont do that :) You need to transfer weight to gather momentum. You would if skipping a stone or throwing a ball . Like this... ua-cam.com/video/rJ5jtjq1o30/v-deo.html and this ua-cam.com/video/N-dcKu8uA08/v-deo.html
:) what do you use? I have found it’s great for the price and fits the needs and desires or most golfers. I do have a couple of different ones... but wanted to do a review and test for Optishot it’s great for the price and with some tweaking, can enjoy some good golf at home. I wanted to share it because a very high % of golfers don’t have the means to spend $2-10k on a launch monitor or space at home to have full blown top of the line sims. Swing caddie, Optishot, Mevo+ GC quad... something for everyone.
Sorry you felt that way, there are nuggets of pointers, and “why” explanations to various things not just the main couple of tips. Often do quick videos too:) but appreciate the feedback
I think there is value to the length and explanations, however I think a 1 minute recap at the end of the video should be your trademark segment of video to appease people who want just the quick nugget- thanks for sharing content.
@@plastibob good point and do often try and recap... as well as intro with what it’s going to do. But sometimes just quick tips do very little to illicit change or ensure it’s even the right prescription
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Bro. i know these are somewhat old videos. You are simply amazing.. I LOVE your teaching method. wish i could get one hour of your time.
Too kind but thank you :) online lessons although limited are available. I suggest The AOSG online club for many too
Great video as ever. Yes that is my swing. All the faults you mention are in my swing. Can get to a great position at the top and then trouble starts. Early in morning and getting ready for work but I'm staying here trying it !!! Ty for all the help you give.
Love it! You can be late :)
Alex, I really like this way of starting the downswing. I’m 61 and have only recently taken up this wonderful game. I have garnered a tremendous amount of knowledge from watching all of your practical and common sense based videos. Other than three one hour lessons this past winter season, I’ve been on my own to teach myself with of course the help of your instruction. Thanks so much for all your help!
So good to hear. It's a great but frustrating game for sure. Really happy to hear the fundamentals and simple tips are working well for you. Keep at it and enjoy the process!
Best online pro ! I have to change my swing from an aggressive, but successful to an health and painless swing.
That’s the goal! Keep at it and glad you’re with us
I've watched a ton of videos to improve my swing and your videos just provide so many "AHA" moments. Love em!
Well that is wonderful to hear! Keep at it and let us know how you go
Same exact thing happened to me a couple of days ago binge watching this channel😂
@@Balphski great to have you, just try stay focused on improving 1 aspect at a time
This is a great feel. I tried it today and despite a strong wind, I hit a number of great drives and iron shots. Gives great lag and feels natural.
Great and exactly the goal! Well done and thanks for letting us know ;)
Really good stuff. Helps in buying time to create a more athletic, natural sequence. Reminds me of a great tip a pro once gave me: “Don’t be in a hurry to hit it bad.”
Smart pro lol! Maybe will serve you to feel that again. Cheers !
Very good lesson. I put this into practice with your lesson on keeping the back to target longer and it created a 'pause' at the top which worked wonders to enable gravity to drop the club without casting and then accelerate through to the target. Brilliant results. Thanks so much Alex. You really do teach this game of opposites easily.
Ah yes perfect combo and glad you are seeing progress. Keep at it!
Lots of great stuff in this video. That feeling of a micro second pause at the is the holy grail for me. Constantly chasing how to feel it. No matter how much i tell myself to slow down from top i get there and still rush. Love the idea of the right arm just being in a supportive role and not doing anything in particular. So right side dominant my right arm seems to want to be in control.
The transition is always in motion, but the lag is key. Keep at it!
This is a great and badly needed tip for me...I rush my down swing focused on hitting the ball hoping to get faster club head speed..with awful result... Will try to adapt this tips...hoping to improve my ball striking. Thanks a lot...Cheers!!!
This and another recent one should help a lot!
Very good lesson. I am finally getting it.
Marvelous!
Retired Beginner Golfer here so I hope some of these tips will help me hit the ball instead of the ground or top of the ball that bounces 25 feet - Ugh! Moved to a house on a golf course but can't golf & our HOA includes unlimited golf game's but I Hate not being able to hit the ball so I don't get out to golf often enough!
Subscribed to your UA-cam page too for more HELP😎 Bev
Yes. Very, very good. I have one of those SKLZ very "heavy ball" clubs which is great for feeling the backswing continuing after you start the downswing with the club "falling" behind me. Great video, Alex, thanks!
Exactly! Thanks for feedback and hope it helps you. Cheers
Really great tip! The "feel" of pushing the hands back to start down keeps everything in sequence and makes the swing feel more reactive. My poor shots normally come as a result of rushing down at the ball, disrupting my timing and causing hooks. Excited to put this move into practice and muscle memory!
Glad it was helpful!
This is exactly what's taken me years to lock in with my swing. Great stuff.
Excellent!! Hope we other stuff to help
Thanks for making it more “simple”!! It did help me to create that lag naturally.
Good to hear!
Alex - If you swing the club straight back to the top as you show in a previous video, then at the top work in a slight pause, your hips will move first without having to think about it.Moving the hips first for many handicap players often results in leaving the arms behind creating various mistimed and mishit shots.
Yes I agree. No one video can solve everyones swing. But hopefully this helps those for who it's applicable.
This series is great thanks
Glad you enjoy it!
Great teacher,I.ve learned more from this channel, then any other,Thanks
Well that’s good to know and appreciate you being with us!
You really have done a great job of demonstrating how a great swing works!!! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it and hope it helps you :)
Just perfect, thanks for this wonderfull tips
Glad you liked it and look forward to hearing how it progresses
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf i watched this vid several times and practiced alot with great results, very if not rhe most important vid !!
@@regweekx this is marvelous to hear! Cheers
Thanks Alex, very good lesson! Can't wait to practice this
Thank you and let us know how it goes !
Wonderful video coaching
Thank you kindly!
Really good presentation! I’m currently guilty of armsy/handsy swinging. I guess I’m timing my swing because I’ll get 125 yards from 7 iron, but never consistent. I will employ your tips at range next time. Thank you!
This could certainly help.. along with a recent lesson called speed arms. Let us know how you get on
In years past I would hold my back to the target and got away from it probably in an effort to generate more speed after the video I went back to it further and straighter was the result thanks again
Perfect!! We have a couple of videos about that feel. Well done!
Simply brilliant!!
Why thank you! Hope it helps you with the feels
What a great lesson. Thank you.
Thanks and let us know if it’s helps you or other lessons on this channel or website too :)
Super video on the importance of the subtle move of the golf club target-wards at top of backswing to give the much needed delay to avoid casting and rushing the DS and that promotes a proper sequence to the down swing; I love the idea (new to me) of allowing lead arm to do all the work during the transition to avoid pulling the club down (or as jack Nicolas used to say wrongly about ringing the church bell as the first move down). My how golf instruction has improved over the years. So much falsity & BS promoted in the early days by instructors and famous players of the day long ago who we worshipped for so long and who should have known better.
There has certainly been some confusion along the way of golf instruction and elite pros trying to share what works for them, is not helpful to most unfortunately.
There are things we can take and principles to adhere to though.. but your feel and the journey you take should not confuse or complicate. Keep at it and annoy the process!
Great video. That mini tip on the left arm leading the backwing was also pure gold by the way.
Glad you liked it and let us know how it goes!
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Oh it works great alright.
I have a historically chronic flat backswing and tried everything to get the backswing higher. Problem is my 2 hands and shoulders seem to take the club in their own direction and flat as soon as a ball is there every time.
Although I am more focused on pushing the left hand back than the left arm itself it just feels easier to go upwards finally.
Actually this has also then made my downswing move easier to get my left side leading. I always had success with this left side lead but my club was too flat at the top to make it consistent.
Anyway your mini tip combined with your main downswing advice here seems to have got me to a good place so thank you!
Im guilty of that move, great video Alex 👍👍👍
Cheers and hope this helps
Perfect advice.
Cheers and hope it helps
Very interesting!!
👍🏌️♂️
I was doing something like this with the arms dropping in the backswing and it worked well for me. It felt like i was letting the clubhead move on its arm, coming down and then "turning the corner." If I do not let those arms drop just a little, I feel like I am short circuiting the path of the clubhead. It is a timing thing though. Also, I feel like I have the let the arms drop as opposed to moving them down forcibly, although I suspect the tour players can actually force them down.
Allowing to drop and "wait" is the feel that seems to help the majority. Always feel the weight of the club. Keep at it!
Best golf video I’ve ever watched 🙌
I was struggling to initiate the downswing with my hips and this video was incredibly helpful. Thanks so much for posting!
Happy to help!
Excellent... Thanks!!!
Glad you liked it!
Great video. Thank you.
You are welcome!
"Ew, squirrel". LOVE it - that is so true.
Unfortunately yes lol!
Alex does this swing can be apply to the driver as well.
Oh yes indeed it can ;)
Keep the sternum in place for a sec as you start downswing the hands will drop then you can turn
This is the single most difficult thing for me to do in the golf swing. It’s maddening.
Hope this helps you though
Keeping back to target and feeling of down on a ball a foot behind the real one works a treat. As it comes down is it ok for the club to be steepish to the shoulder then shallow?
Unfortunately it depends on other factors such as rotation and release. Where it is comparison to trial arm, your wrist angles etc. that’s getting a bit too detailed but sorry I can’t say yes or no :) 🤷🏻♂️
Alex, can you explain the Driver version of this move? Is it the exact same?
Yes pretty much! Set up and release is a little different but that is key feel. You might benefit from feeling hips open a little more with driver
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf love to see a video version too!
@@johns1646 got some driver stuff planned very very good soon so look out and will cover it
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf - Not everyone can, but if you can feel where your arms and hands are in a 3D space then all the clubs should feel very similar. I don’t want to speak for this guy, but I suspect that is why he says practice without a club.
When you feel where the club is in a 3D space it can vary slightly because the lengths also vary, but for the most part the arms and hands are doing the same
@@TexasGolfer well said indeed
To avoid pulling the club down taking the index finger and thumb off the right hand Trailside is a very good drill
I have physical problems medically that causes me to loose my balance on the follow through.
Also I am 84 years of age.
Thanks
Chuck
Maybe an open stance with feet could help.
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Is the the same feeling as the body moving to the target for a fraction of second as you start the downswing… its so diffcult to master this sequence
Yes, pressure shift. We have a video on it that should help
Tim Scott rebuttal
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With that downswing move it appears you are teaching people to throw the handle at the ball.. which is the opposite of what we want? Your hands appear to leave your body.. but we want the hands well inside to allow room for the club face to straighten.? Am I missing something?
I like your Simple Approach because its so actionable but this video is way too long. The point gets lost in all the front end loading I hope this helps. All the best. Robert
Thanks for feedback :)
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Good info, but this could have easily been a 3 minutes video.
I agree. Too wordy.
Why u do the quote sign when u mention the 'lag' 😂😂😂
🧐theatrics 🤷🏻♂️
I’m the worse golfer in history, trust me, no hope, but I have to ask, at 5.10, isn’t that a CUPPED left wrist ? And that move at 5.55 , isn’t that what they keep telling us, it’s a slide so we mustn’t do ?? That’s why some teachers are so confusing to me..
I doubt that!! in a little demo like that, at that moment, yes a little. But in reality when striking, it wont do that :) You need to transfer weight to gather momentum. You would if skipping a stone or throwing a ball . Like this... ua-cam.com/video/rJ5jtjq1o30/v-deo.html and this ua-cam.com/video/N-dcKu8uA08/v-deo.html
the head starts the downswing. it has to to make space for the hands and arms to create leg
Nice lesson, but dude, throw that optishot in the trash and buy a real launch monitor!
:) what do you use? I have found it’s great for the price and fits the needs and desires or most golfers. I do have a couple of different ones... but wanted to do a review and test for Optishot it’s great for the price and with some tweaking, can enjoy some good golf at home.
I wanted to share it because a very high % of golfers don’t have the means to spend $2-10k on a launch monitor or space at home to have full blown top of the line sims.
Swing caddie, Optishot, Mevo+ GC quad... something for everyone.
we have not much time to spent sir.
👍🏌️♂️
I had to 'dislike' the video because it is simply tooooooooo long.
Sorry you felt that way, there are nuggets of pointers, and “why” explanations to various things not just the main couple of tips.
Often do quick videos too:) but appreciate the feedback
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Usually like your videos but they need to be short and to the point. Thanks.
I think there is value to the length and explanations, however I think a 1 minute recap at the end of the video should be your trademark segment of video to appease people who want just the quick nugget- thanks for sharing content.
@@plastibob good point and do often try and recap... as well as intro with what it’s going to do. But sometimes just quick tips do very little to illicit change or ensure it’s even the right prescription
Too long ? Free advice with lots of great tips. Are you sure ?
The delay has helped me, as I have the tendency to rush my downswing. Thank you 🤙🏌🏿♂️
Happy to help!