Hi Danny great video I tend to slice the ball quite regularly and I do exactly as you mentioned I go around the body can't wait to try your tips next time at the range thank you
Another great explanation of something so simple,I've been playing for six years,and always assumed the swing went round ,hence me slicing and pushing everything right,tried this at the range not only did my shots gain distance they went straight.cant believe I've had plenty of lessons and no one picked this up.Keep up the great work Danny, I for one really appreciate it.
May I add Danny - I did watch this video and I understood everything you mentioned about the driver, I think of it as thumbs up towards the right ear on the backswing, then fire the butt of the club towards the ball on the downswing which gives me a grat release (lag), but as you mentioned in another video/s, you have to be relaxed to create the clubhead speed!My game has changed dramatically since watching your video/s and my body is not hurting anymore as I am not trying to force each shot! Your contribution to teaching us out here is a blessing and I for one can't thank you enough, just a pity we old guys never had tuition like we have on you tube when we were younger, who Knows - we might have been playing along side with Sevie! lol! Thanks Danny!!!!
I've watched 100 videos on driver this was the best by far! As a beginner who slices a lot I can't wait to go to the range & practice this. Thank you thank you Danny!!
Danny, watching your videos now for some weeks and I have to say without doubt the best coach on here - you have helped me fix my slice and added more yards to my driving. Thanks mate and keep up the good work
I can’t believe the effect that these tips have. I’ve taken them to the range and I’m hitting my driver so much better than ever before. Cheers Danny you’ve cured my woes, can’t wait for the season.
Hi Danny, my input here has nothing to do with this video, but to another video in which you showed us of the left arm keeping in contact with the torso throughout the swing and the right hand staying on top, well I tried this out today and it was a joy in watching the ball soar so long with a slight fade, so good I really wanted to play another round today! But my tummy informed me it needed fed! I am 68 years of age and have been up and down with my game and with my handicap this season, NOW I can't wait for next season to start! I done not to bad this season, but my game got ugly in parts after being cut twice, but with this new information from yourself has got me all excited and I can't wait for my next game tomorrow! I hope you do not mind me informing you of my progress, But I feel I need to let you know that your tuition is helping a lot of guys out here like myself and you need this feedback to spur you on in what you do for us guys! Many thanks Danny! Your the best!!!!!
Thank you Danny!!! I used to hit my driver straight and long. This year, not so much! I've tried to fix it. ie, choking up, shorten my back swing etc... still no dice. Actually, I had a brutal round yesterday. Must have lost like ten balls. oops. : ) I have no problems with my irons. Very consistent. Then, I watched your video. Now it makes perfect sense. I am totally coming across on my back swing. Rather than up. ( like my iron shots ) Can't wait to hit the links this weekend. Will keep you posted. Cheers
Well Danny, I had to play a few rounds before I rendered my assessment. I now realize that I suck at golf and should seriously quit. (that was a joke!) My driving has greatly improved. Thank you. What did I do? Well, I went back to basics and it worked. If it's not broken, don't fix it. Right? Cheers,
Your videos are always helpful and refreshingly unconventional. Much more than all the other UA-cam golf channels. Your tipp with standing more over the ball was the best one this season for me! 🙏🤜🤛
Watched this video 2 days ago & took it to the course today. This really works & I was hitting ball further & straighter than before. Thanks Danny, on the money as usual!!!!
Once again you’ve featured a problem I seem to have developed when I get a bit tired. Now I can check that my left arm is shoulder high. I look forward to your lessons every week. You have helped me enormously in identifying my errors. I just need to keep remembering how to correct them 😜
Great video - sounds like you are describing exactly my driver swing, not "Peter's". I've definitely gone too flat, probably because I'm so happy with my irons lately. No training here in Norway, all ranges closed, so I'll just have to go for it right on the 1 course still open, if they don't close it as well ... Hope it works, have been really frustrated hitting low and shorter than my 3-wood!
Hi Danny, another great lesson which refers in part to the connection between bicep and chest. This above everything is what has worked so well for me since your earlier video on getting rid of the slice.This seems to control so many issues such as overswinging, loss of power and swing plane and explains the old towel across the chest and under the arms dodge, so thanks again for that.
Absolutely David, the biceps connected to chest helps everything work together on the way back and then can detach to get the uplift and then reattach as you approach the ball. Some keep it connected all of the time but this can lead to a swing thats a little too rounded (flat)
Well now you've just cleared up another misunderstanding because I was trying to keep connected all the time which resulted in limited takeaway(actually not a bad thing I find as the ball still travels a fair distance and is more accurate). Thanks again maestro :-)
What a perfect explanation of the correct plane and reason to why we need to be more upright and explaining that lag really is a continuation of the swing on plane. Thank you.
For those of us struggling with the concept of "swinging around your body", this video is a jewel. It is obvious that at some point in the downswing, the club face must pass the hands. I , like your student, hang on too long, chopping across the ball with a weak open club face. I have seen your release video but could be helped by a description of what you feel you are using- active wrists, lose wrists and momentum, to get the club head moving ahead of the hands and when to initiate this action.
This is the best explanation to the problem of hitting the drive too short. Great tips...can't wait to try your approach at the range. Cheers from the USA!
Great video! Also the one key move that all the tour players have is that separation where the hips start the downswing and the arms lag back. Its that bump forward that gives them that ability to 'crack" the whip and get that lag. I also find when I straighten my lead leg right at impact it really gives me the power I need to launch the ball. Thanks again for the video.
This is great. I was trying to figure this out just yesterday - and my conclusion was to keep my chin and left shoulder very close on the backswing. This made my swing a bit higher, instead of 'around' my body - just like you mention. I hit many good shots with my driver, 3 wood and 5 hybrid. As I see your video, as you swing 'around, your left shoulder is lower (not too near your chin) - and as you swing higher in the backswing, your chin and shoulder are closer. I'll keep working on this.
Great video Danny! I was exactly like the student you described when you said they stood more vertical in the driver setup. Along with other factors, this made me pull the majority of my tee shots with quite a few week draws off the toe of the club also as I was swing more around then down and up. I have two follow up questions if you don’t mind? Can you provide a video with the weight distribution for your feet during this hitting up motion? Which foot has the pressure ...which part of the foot feels the pressure at which point...and when the weight shifts from back to front on the down swing and up swing. After watching your catapult video which made things click for me tremendously, I,d like to know what the weight shift should feel like when you fire the catapult. Secondly ...where the hands should be when the catapult fires and you swing up on the ball...i.e....in front of the back leg etc... I watch your videos over and over as each time I get a lot more of this wonderful but sometimes frustrating puzzle. 3 1/2 months until I can play but I must say your lessons and drills have really given me a sense of hope and the weather has given me time to ingrain the feels you describe!! Everything happens for a reason they say!! Take care.
This video has done more to improve my driving than £100's worth of lessons. Thank you. Your iron striking video has also really helped. I Had a great game today after watching these last night. Might have to get down to Kent from Bucks few a few lessons with you.
Exactly the problem I've struggled with for so long!! Thank you for this invaluable advice. One question: Would/should this same motion be applied to striking fairway woods?
Your instructional videos are helpful and entertaining. On your 2nd drive, in this video, it was really good that you could launch that high drive because it cleared the tree on the right with a nice draw. Was visiting the U.K. last week and wasn't far from Canterbury. Cheers!
As in another video my driver swing was flat, weak and was causing me to throw the head outside of the line. This video gave me confidence to steepen the swing and therefore come down better into the back of the ball. I am practicing better now. Hopefully work my way back down from 10 where am not happy.
@@DanielMaude Worked on it today Danny. It's a big change from t around to around swing I had. It feels like t club stays out in front during t swing and forces you not to over swing at t top and trust your turn. Getting some pulls but not t really poor shots I used to hit. Thanks again!
I play off 8.8, soon to be 7.8, i need more length off the tee, i am going to give this a go over off season, makes sence to me Danny, stage by stage, thanks again
Great video!! As usual, your instructions & explanations are very straightful, clear and very simple to follow and allow me to convert on the field very quickly!!! Keep going....Thanks a lot for your commitment to our great sport!!!
Oh Danny Boy!!!!!!!! You are the man........ that made perfect sense, and I’m sure I’ve been a side swinger, cant wait to get up the range to give the new swing ago.... I’ll keep you posted..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Now I understand better where my slices and major fades are coming from!! I am guilty as charged for lowering my left arm, as I load the swing!! Therefore, I'm cutting acroos the face of the ball as I strike it!! Result was a mean slice or major fade.!! Thanks, Danny!! WOW!! Makes so much sense!! Gonna work on it all winter!! I have an indoor simulator just up the street from me!
@@DanielMaude my thoughts, also. Will let you know how I ptogress during winter! Too much snow in winter, here in southern Ontario, Canada, to golf outside!! Nuts 🙁
Useful video, well explained, especially regarding the tip on how to lift the club on the backstroke. Also watched the video on getting out of bunkers, again useful tips and well explained .
Hello Danny. Great to be reminded, I think I dropped my left arm recently ! The shot OVER the trees was awesome, I play that Course and I can visualise exactly where you dropped it !!
I had not heard of Danny Maude before. Watched 3 videos. Excited to try this out. Videos are great. No doubt. But Danny... do you have someone in Orlando FL that you trust to teach this stuff? It is nice to have someone there to pick up on things that (I) can not see or feel. Thanks!
Thank you Danny for your emails and guides to better swings. I have found it more understanding with your simple instructions. Maybe now I will hit the bloody ball straighter and further. 😆
Great tips thanks Danny! I have been guilty of 2 evils (1) Picking the club up with my hands and (2) swinging around the body as well? My drives have been all over the shop? So i know now where i need to be at? Thanks again!
Loving this! Why do people downvote these videos lol? I'm an improving beginner but your videos have helped so much. I'm really excited to try these with the driver. I'm thinking that this new approach will fix my slice a bit. Unrelated question...but this idea where the arms should cover the shoulders, should I be doing that with my irons too?
Thanks Danny....enjoy your videos and your style of teaching. I am in Hong Kong....been over here for 10 years and planning to come back to the UK in a year or so....I have put Canterbury on my list of possible locations now. Will check out the membership fees.
Love this...will be tryi g this at the driving range on Wednesday...will feedback how it goes...by coincidence I focused on getting ny shoulders right over the ball with my irons on my saturday morning round and was striking the bal far better...never thought to give a go with the driver. Thanks Danny.
Philip Bradley, it works a great although tricky mentally to do as the body desperately wants to create room to strike the ball. Create it with the legs not the torso
@@DanielMaude Shot my best ever score today. I'm usually a 21 handicapper....shot 81 hit 34 on the back 9..these videos have really helped.. plus had some luck.. struck 2 approaches to 1 ft ...just freaky shots that landed stone dead for birdies...found getting over the ball really helped my driving and irons thanks Danny..I will never beat todays score mind...loved it.
Danny. Just came across your site, great find of great instruction ... I’ll work on getting the driver up as that’s one of my ‘faults’, hit it 200+ but, flat ... I’ll practice and see how it goes. Henry. Holywood Golf Club.
Aloha Danny, you couldn't be more right. I experimented clean contact and nice divots with my irons and more distance with a slight fade with my driver when doing what you said on this video.It takes practice since it doesn't feel right at first, but it really works!Mahalo!
Great video Danny! Could you make a video on how to use the big muscles in the best way possible. In the winter months I am going three times a week to the gym and would like to know how I could use the increased strength in the golf swing (like Jon Rahm, Rory etc.)
@@DanielMaude started with phase one which had mixed results will try again this week, then will try realising the club. Was slicing but did put more yards on to my normal distance
Don't know how I missed this when it came out but what a brilliant video, so clear and really great advice on how to help with my slice. Can I ask Danny to you ground your driver before starting your take away? or do you hover it and if so by how much? Keep up the great work, cheers.
@@DanielMaude Can't wait to practice this since swinging around is one of my biggest mistakes with the driver, also not getting it high enough, but what about tilting away from target?
You have just repeated what my local pro has just taught me. How important posture is I stood to tall to the ball now I am more over and compressing ball with my irons and hitting my woods much better to. Cheers Danny great stuff
ok, Danny Maude is not coming to Arizona! But I will make an effort to see him in England... one of these days! . He is really great! Not overly technical, very eloquent and with a philosophy of teaching... very impressive indeed...
wow that cleared up several things I was doing wrong. Does your weight shift as much forward for the driver as it does for the irons? Looks like they stay back more with the driver.
Thanks for the brilliant yet simple approach, I think I am suffering from the "going around" symptom as well, will try your suggestions and report back. Had a questions also, how do you determine that you are standing at the right distance from the ball at address?
Thanks so much for this helpful video. One question, I used to come across to help avoid slicing my driver (while sacrificing distance), I have tried your method of swinging up in the backswing but have gone back to slicing the driver. Is this due to not releasing like you mentioned or could it be club path?
Every other video about using the driver says to not swing down at the ball. Maybe I just don't understand what they're trying to say. I think your idea here is correct. The less sideways motion will certainly reduce the amount of slice. I'm gonna try this.
AlienRenders thanks for commenting, I think it’s often misinterpreted. We want to hit up on the driver but generate power there needs to be a force going down first to then have the explosion upwards through the ball
Great video as always, Danny. Question: I very often hit the ground with my driver before the ball. If I bend lower and hit down as you suggested wouldn't that make it more likely to hit the ground? What can I do to avoid that?
@@DanielMaude I am having the same issue. It has to do with my wrist unhinging where the club and my arms now create a straight line instead of having an angle between the arm and the club
Danny, be a month since I broke my rib this coming Friday,been putting and chipping, finally got chipping where I want to be, not ready for driver and long shots yet, hopefully another week or 2 fancy trying this latest video. Thanks mate.
Mr Danny Maude, what an improvement I experienced on my driver and also on my 5 wood! At the age of 70 I’m hitting over 200 meters from the tee now and straight! My new motto: you won’t hit a thing if you can’t make that swing! 🙏🏌🏻♂️😎
Hi Danny , great video as always. Look forward to your weekly release of new videos. Can you maybe sometime do a video on how to avoid my main fault which is as follows - as I start downswing with my arms, club and arms / hands etc gets stuck behind my body and I always sing to much from inside to outside and hit the ball staight right (right handed golfer ) . Thanks Alan
Having my lead arm at same height as left shoulder at the top of backswing was new for me. I concentrated on turning my hips (probably number one thing to do) but no thought to raising my arms. Tried this at driving range and my drives were at least 50 feet higher and longer. Thanks Danny
Great explanation as per usual. But my problem was always too much hight and spin with my driver, ball usually stops where it lands, without seeing my swing and setup would you have any idea as to why this is happening? Regards Stephen
Sounds like you are being a little handsy...Work on keeping the club out informant of the body and click the Icard in this video to look at the release video, it should help
Great video Danny !! For me ..No slice no hook ..but no long Drive 😫😫 Will practice this drill and hope it helps me to get some more distance 😅 untill next video . Merci
Thank you Danny....that is exactly what happened...i'm looking forward to try what you Say and i'm sure it will work ..i will tell you next week... thank you again Albert
Hi Danny...i was at the range this morning and applied what you said with much better result.One precision please : during the backswing, should i keep my forearms straight or should i rotate them and cross my hands on the release? Thank you so much for your help Albert
Another solid video with great tips .... Danny there’s something about your lessons that make more sense than others I’ve seen. Can I send you my driver swing video for your helpful tips to get my swing in better form? I would greatly appreciate your time ... cheers
Rick Garza hi Rick, thanks for your comment, I’m currently not accepting swing videos at the moment...I have been overwhelmed by the number of requests...
Hi Danny. I have another additional question. Could you describe what your elbows and biceps do during the downswing until you impact the ball....meaning what position do they get in... do you extend them away from your body...etc. As I stand fairly tall and not bent over as you suggest...my arms seem to start attached to my chest on the down swing then pull away just before impact. This is of course is with my incorrect swing....I’d like to know what the proper position are for arms, biceps with your proper swing. Thanks
Hi again Danny, great tips as usual. I have been working on getting my set up squarer at address, as in getting my shoulders square to the target line, instead of aiming left, which i noted in a mirror? and also getting my right shoulder lower than my left and my right hand a bit more under the grip thus lowering my right forearm? I tried this method yesterday at my club but only succeeded in hitting my drives straight left? Not Hooking or drawing? Any help greatly appreciated? Keep up the great tips!
Very good question, lots of game practice where you measure each time you performance of each segment of your game. I have a program Im currently developing that will help golfers with just that
Great video Dan! I dont have the problem of going around but coming too steep and toe down. My problem is i tend to hit alot of sky balls, hitting/ scuffing the top toe area of my driver. Is it because im not releasing the club properly thats causing the downwards hit?
anh ha see the catapult method video I released a couple of weeks ago. I think this could help. Also if you don’t have enough width in your swing your backswing arc might be a bit narrow making it difficult to release the club properly. In summary you need to shallow out the swing at the bottom so the club head hits up on the ball
@@DanielMaude Thanks Danny for the quick response! I think its awesome you're taking the time to respond to all the comments on your video. I did watch, and liked that video as well. I will definitely work on a better release your describing.
Hi Danny great video I tend to slice the ball quite regularly and I do exactly as you mentioned I go around the body can't wait to try your tips next time at the range thank you
Another great explanation of something so simple,I've been playing for six years,and always assumed the swing went round ,hence me slicing and pushing everything right,tried this at the range not only did my shots gain distance they went straight.cant believe I've had plenty of lessons and no one picked this up.Keep up the great work Danny, I for one really appreciate it.
Ricky skis that’s great news..appreciate you sharing your progress with me and the community
May I add Danny - I did watch this video and I understood everything you mentioned about the driver, I think of it as thumbs up towards the right ear on the backswing, then fire the butt of the club towards the ball on the downswing which gives me a grat release (lag), but as you mentioned in another video/s, you have to be relaxed to create the clubhead speed!My game has changed dramatically since watching your video/s and my body is not hurting anymore as I am not trying to force each shot!
Your contribution to teaching us out here is a blessing and I for one can't thank you enough, just a pity we old guys never had tuition like we have on you tube when we were younger, who Knows - we might have been playing along side with Sevie! lol! Thanks Danny!!!!
Danny Maude speaks my language. His clarity allows me to remember his lessons when I’m at the range. Thanks Danny
Most help I’ve had in 6 decades of playing is your videos. Thank you!!
Best golf instruction on YT! Thanks Danny
I've watched 100 videos on driver this was the best by far! As a beginner who slices a lot I can't wait to go to the range & practice this. Thank you thank you Danny!!
Manny Jose great to hear you enjoyed the video...appreciate you taking the time to let me know
Danny, watching your videos now for some weeks and I have to say without doubt the best coach on here - you have helped me fix my slice and added more yards to my driving. Thanks mate and keep up the good work
Sean Carroll thank you Sean, I know there are some great coaches here on UA-cam
I can’t believe the effect that these tips have. I’ve taken them to the range and I’m hitting my driver so much better than ever before. Cheers Danny you’ve cured my woes, can’t wait for the season.
Neil Mosley brilliant Neil, well done
I feel like I just finally learned how to hit a golf ball correctly! Im so excited to get out there and try it. All I can say is thank you
I Love Danny Maude's videos. Sound advice, well conveyed. Thank you Danny
Hi Danny, my input here has nothing to do with this video, but to another video in which you showed us of the left arm keeping in contact with the torso throughout the swing and the right hand staying on top, well I tried this out today and it was a joy in watching the ball soar so long with a slight fade, so good I really wanted to play another round today! But my tummy informed me it needed fed! I am 68 years of age and have been up and down with my game and with my handicap this season, NOW I can't wait for next season to start! I done not to bad this season, but my game got ugly in parts after being cut twice, but with this new information from yourself has got me all excited and I can't wait for my next game tomorrow! I hope you do not mind me informing you of my progress, But I feel I need to let you know that your tuition is helping a lot of guys out here like myself and you need this feedback to spur you on in what you do for us guys! Many thanks Danny!
Your the best!!!!!
Your 3 videos are the best treatise I've seen on the driver. Well done and much appreciated.
Thank you Danny!!! I used to hit my driver straight and long. This year, not so much! I've tried to fix it. ie, choking up, shorten my back swing etc... still no dice. Actually, I had a brutal round yesterday. Must have lost like ten balls. oops. : ) I have no problems with my irons. Very consistent. Then, I watched your video. Now it makes perfect sense. I am totally coming across on my back swing. Rather than up. ( like my iron shots ) Can't wait to hit the links this weekend. Will keep you posted. Cheers
Brilliant, love to hear how you get on, keep me posted on your form out on the golf course
Well Danny, I had to play a few rounds before I rendered my assessment. I now realize that I suck at golf and should seriously quit. (that was a joke!) My driving has greatly improved. Thank you. What did I do? Well, I went back to basics and it worked. If it's not broken, don't fix it. Right? Cheers,
Your videos are always helpful and refreshingly unconventional. Much more than all the other UA-cam golf channels.
Your tipp with standing more over the ball was the best one this season for me! 🙏🤜🤛
Im glad you liked it...such an important aspect of the golf swing
Watched this video 2 days ago & took it to the course today. This really works & I was hitting ball further & straighter than before. Thanks Danny, on the money as usual!!!!
Richard Moor that’s brilliant Richard, well done and thanks for keeping us updated with your progress
Watched this video yesterday morning before a round and what a difference it made,gained 20 to 30 yards each drive :) Brilliant tips.
mick best thanks for the feedback Mick, apologies I missed this comment
Once again you’ve featured a problem I seem to have developed when I get a bit tired. Now I can check that my left arm is shoulder high. I look forward to your lessons every week. You have helped me enormously in identifying my errors. I just need to keep remembering how to correct them 😜
Thanks Rob, great to have you here each week
Great video - sounds like you are describing exactly my driver swing, not "Peter's". I've definitely gone too flat, probably because I'm so happy with my irons lately. No training here in Norway, all ranges closed, so I'll just have to go for it right on the 1 course still open, if they don't close it as well ... Hope it works, have been really frustrated hitting low and shorter than my 3-wood!
Hi Danny, another great lesson which refers in part to the connection between bicep and chest. This above everything is what has worked so well for me since your earlier video on getting rid of the slice.This seems to control so many issues such as overswinging, loss of power and swing plane and explains the old towel across the chest and under the arms dodge, so thanks again for that.
Absolutely David, the biceps connected to chest helps everything work together on the way back and then can detach to get the uplift and then reattach as you approach the ball. Some keep it connected all of the time but this can lead to a swing thats a little too rounded (flat)
Well now you've just cleared up another misunderstanding because I was trying to keep connected all the time which resulted in limited takeaway(actually not a bad thing I find as the ball still travels a fair distance and is more accurate). Thanks again maestro :-)
What a perfect explanation of the correct plane and reason to why we need to be more upright and explaining that lag really is a continuation of the swing on plane. Thank you.
HI Jill, thanks for taking the time to feedback, much appreciated
For those of us struggling with the concept of "swinging around your body", this video is a jewel. It is obvious that at some point in the downswing, the club face must pass the hands. I , like your student, hang on too long, chopping across the ball with a weak open club face. I have seen your release video but could be helped by a description of what you feel you are using- active wrists, lose wrists and momentum, to get the club head moving ahead of the hands and when to initiate this action.
Great points Leonard, I will look to add to this info in the weeks to come to make it clearer... Thanks for the feedback
This is the best explanation to the problem of hitting the drive too short. Great tips...can't wait to try your approach at the range. Cheers from the USA!
Great video! Also the one key move that all the tour players have is that separation where the hips start the downswing and the arms lag back. Its that bump forward that gives them that ability to 'crack" the whip and get that lag. I also find when I straighten my lead leg right at impact it really gives me the power I need to launch the ball. Thanks again for the video.
Great thoughts Matthew, thanks for sharing
Really like the logic of more bent over and swinging up in line with the shoulders than around the body. Simply explained, Thank you!
jazz thank you Jazz, apologies I missed this comment
This is great. I was trying to figure this out just yesterday - and my conclusion was to keep my chin and left shoulder very close on the backswing. This made my swing a bit higher, instead of 'around' my body - just like you mention. I hit many good shots with my driver, 3 wood and 5 hybrid. As I see your video, as you swing 'around, your left shoulder is lower (not too near your chin) - and as you swing higher in the backswing, your chin and shoulder are closer. I'll keep working on this.
Please do, keep me updated on your progress
Watched video, went out on the deck....felt really good. especially the weight distribution through out the swing. Thanks Danny!
Look forward to hearing how it works out on the range
Great video Danny!
I was exactly like the student you described when you said they stood more vertical in the driver setup. Along with other factors, this made me pull the majority of my tee shots with quite a few week draws off the toe of the club also as I was swing more around then down and up. I have two follow up questions if you don’t mind?
Can you provide a video with the weight distribution for your feet during this hitting up motion? Which foot has the pressure ...which part of the foot feels the pressure at which point...and when the weight shifts from back to front on the down swing and up swing. After watching your catapult video which made things click for me tremendously, I,d like to know what the weight shift should feel like when you fire the catapult.
Secondly ...where the hands should be when the catapult fires and you swing up on the ball...i.e....in front of the back leg etc...
I watch your videos over and over as each time I get a lot more of this wonderful but sometimes frustrating puzzle. 3 1/2 months until I can play but I must say your lessons and drills have really given me a sense of hope and the weather has given me time to ingrain the feels you describe!!
Everything happens for a reason they say!!
Take care.
D J thanks for the message D J and apologies for missing this one. I will aim to get a video out published for you
This video has done more to improve my driving than £100's worth of lessons. Thank you. Your iron striking video has also really helped. I Had a great game today after watching these last night. Might have to get down to Kent from Bucks few a few lessons with you.
Nic Lewis lovely to hear, keep up the good work. If you did need a lesson you can contact support@dannymaude.com whenever you are ready
Great detail and demonstration Danny as usual. Thanks so much
Pleasure Earl, all the best
Fun to go back 4 years! Congratulations on 1M!
Thank you chris, it’s been a fun journey
Exactly the problem I've struggled with for so long!! Thank you for this invaluable advice. One question: Would/should this same motion be applied to striking fairway woods?
Michael Hayes exactly the same motion michael
Your instructional videos are helpful and entertaining. On your 2nd drive, in this video, it was really good that you could launch that high drive because it cleared the tree on the right with a nice draw.
Was visiting the U.K. last week and wasn't far from Canterbury. Cheers!
Funny, its the only way of hitting this fairway unless you produce a huge cut
That might be the most helpful golf video (for my swing), that I've ever seen, why didn't I see this sooner.
Again a splendid and simple explanation! You're the best teacher in golf, Danny! Thanks a lot!
Jan Mulder hope your golf is going well jan
Absolutely! And thanks to you! Grtz, Jan
As in another video my driver swing was flat, weak and was causing me to throw the head outside of the line. This video gave me confidence to steepen the swing and therefore come down better into the back of the ball. I am practicing better now. Hopefully work my way back down from 10 where am not happy.
Look forward to following your progress Stephen
It works, worked on it on the range today, thanks
Great instruction Danny. Best I've seen. I'm headed to practice tomorrow!
Lovely, let me know how you get on
@@DanielMaude Worked on it today Danny. It's a big change from t around to around swing I had. It feels like t club stays out in front during t swing and forces you not to over swing at t top and trust your turn. Getting some pulls but not t really poor shots I used to hit. Thanks again!
Art Griffin that’s great, keep with it you will be amazed how simple it becomes
Excellent video Danny Maude. As usual, learned a number of important technique tips. Thanks much.
I play off 8.8, soon to be 7.8, i need more length off the tee, i am going to give this a go over off season, makes sence to me Danny, stage by stage, thanks again
Great video!! As usual, your instructions & explanations are very straightful, clear and very simple to follow and allow me to convert on the field very quickly!!! Keep going....Thanks a lot for your commitment to our great sport!!!
My pleasure, thanks for all the support
Great video Danny,these 3 things have done wonders with my driver,you are the MAN!
John Roach great to hear John, thanks for sharing
Great learning points Danny As always, explained so clearly which makes it much easier to incorporate the techniques into one's own game. Many thanks!
My pleasure David...thanks again for taking the time to feedback
Oh Danny Boy!!!!!!!!
You are the man........ that made perfect sense, and I’m sure I’ve been a side swinger, cant wait to get up the range to give the new swing ago.... I’ll keep you posted..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Johnny Clarke please do Johnny, I’d love to hear how you get on
Thanks Danny! I appreciate your insights into the swing. You make sense to me.
Jeff Squires thank you Jeff, just happy to help
Thank you very much for all the help, Danny!
Laz-Andres Mesa you are very welcome, I’m happy to do so
Now I understand better where my slices and major fades are coming from!! I am guilty as charged for lowering my left arm, as I load the swing!! Therefore, I'm cutting acroos the face of the ball as I strike it!! Result was a mean slice or major fade.!! Thanks, Danny!! WOW!! Makes so much sense!! Gonna work on it all winter!! I have an indoor simulator just up the street from me!
Simulaters are great to work on the swing as you get to see immediate feedback of spin rates and distance
@@DanielMaude my thoughts, also. Will let you know how I ptogress during winter! Too much snow in winter, here in southern Ontario, Canada, to golf outside!! Nuts 🙁
Thank you so much Danny. You clearly explained and demonstrated how to swing a driver the correct way.
My pleasure Ching, thanks for taking the time to comment
Useful video, well explained, especially regarding the tip on how to lift the club on the backstroke. Also watched the video on getting out of bunkers, again useful tips and well explained .
david m gazda thank you David for taking the time to feedback.
great video Danny. Thank you! u one of the best instructors out there great explanation!
Roger Trottier thank you, great to hear the training is helping
Hello Danny. Great to be reminded, I think I dropped my left arm recently ! The shot OVER the trees was awesome, I play that Course and I can visualise exactly where you dropped it !!
Thanks Robert, hope it helps
I had not heard of Danny Maude before. Watched 3 videos. Excited to try this out. Videos are great. No doubt. But Danny... do you have someone in Orlando FL that you trust to teach this stuff? It is nice to have someone there to pick up on things that (I) can not see or feel. Thanks!
I don't Im afraid, I offer a monthly online lesson program for a handful of golfers if you are interested...if you are contact support@dannymaude.com
Found your chanell recently and I have to say your tips just work. Thanks
Rob Kicsi that’s brilliant Rob, great to have you part of the community
Thank you Danny for your emails and guides to better swings. I have found it more understanding with your simple instructions. Maybe now I will hit the bloody ball straighter and further. 😆
I hope so Garry, keep me posted
Great tips thanks Danny! I have been guilty of 2 evils (1) Picking the club up with my hands and (2) swinging around the body as well? My drives have been all over the shop? So i know now where i need to be at? Thanks again!
My pleasure Graham, happy to help
Needed this. I have struggled to get my driver in the air due to a flat swing plane I think. Going to work on this.
Thats great, let me know how it goes
Loving this! Why do people downvote these videos lol? I'm an improving beginner but your videos have helped so much. I'm really excited to try these with the driver. I'm thinking that this new approach will fix my slice a bit. Unrelated question...but this idea where the arms should cover the shoulders, should I be doing that with my irons too?
Thanks Danny....enjoy your videos and your style of teaching. I am in Hong Kong....been over here for 10 years and planning to come back to the UK in a year or so....I have put Canterbury on my list of possible locations now. Will check out the membership fees.
Lee Edwards give me a shout if you need any help, full membership is just £1100 a year and it’s such a good golf course
Love this...will be tryi g this at the driving range on Wednesday...will feedback how it goes...by coincidence I focused on getting ny shoulders right over the ball with my irons on my saturday morning round and was striking the bal far better...never thought to give a go with the driver. Thanks Danny.
Philip Bradley, it works a great although tricky mentally to do as the body desperately wants to create room to strike the ball. Create it with the legs not the torso
@@DanielMaude Shot my best ever score today. I'm usually a 21 handicapper....shot 81 hit 34 on the back 9..these videos have really helped.. plus had some luck.. struck 2 approaches to 1 ft ...just freaky shots that landed stone dead for birdies...found getting over the ball really helped my driving and irons thanks Danny..I will never beat todays score mind...loved it.
Zeus747 Vulcan just playing to your potential, the first of many...keep up the good work
Danny. Just came across your site, great find of great instruction ... I’ll work on getting the driver up as that’s one of my ‘faults’, hit it 200+ but, flat ... I’ll practice and see how it goes. Henry. Holywood Golf Club.
Henry H McAuley welcome to the channel Henry...hope it helps you to enjoy this great game
So clear clean and totallyrelevant. Thanks
This video helped my game out tremendously thanks Danny !!!
You are very welcome, just happy it helped
Aloha Danny, you couldn't be more right. I experimented clean contact and nice divots with my irons and more distance with a slight fade with my driver when doing what you said on this video.It takes practice since it doesn't feel right at first, but it really works!Mahalo!
Great stuff!, had a good time at the driving range with the difference with iron and driver positioning video, thanks.
Eric Franco great Eric, pleased the video is helping
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Great video Danny! Could you make a video on how to use the big muscles in the best way possible. In the winter months I am going three times a week to the gym and would like to know how I could use the increased strength in the golf swing (like Jon Rahm, Rory etc.)
MinD TraX of course, great idea
I will give this ago during the week as I am one that swings around as I have been instructed, with mixed results and inconsistency
Keep me posted Mathew
@@DanielMaude started with phase one which had mixed results will try again this week, then will try realising the club.
Was slicing but did put more yards on to my normal distance
Excellent points to practice. Heading out to the range.
Love to hear how you get on David
Don't know how I missed this when it came out but what a brilliant video, so clear and really great advice on how to help with my slice. Can I ask Danny to you ground your driver before starting your take away? or do you hover it and if so by how much? Keep up the great work, cheers.
Tony Gordon I’ve always hovered but it’s a pretty personal thing
@@DanielMaude Thanks Danny, I'll try both ways and then stick to what suits me best.
@@DanielMaude Can't wait to practice this since swinging around is one of my biggest mistakes with the driver, also not getting it high enough, but what about tilting away from target?
Kjell Aasebø there is always a combination of tilt and turn in the backswing and downswing
You have just repeated what my local pro has just taught me.
How important posture is I stood to tall to the ball now I am more over and compressing ball with my irons and hitting my woods much better to.
Cheers Danny great stuff
ok, Danny Maude is not coming to Arizona! But I will make an effort to see him in England... one of these days! . He is really great! Not overly technical, very eloquent and with a philosophy of teaching... very impressive indeed...
One day Adam...watch this space
Excellent video, danny. Well explained
Thank you Salvador, hope its helping your golf game
wow that cleared up several things I was doing wrong. Does your weight shift as much forward for the driver as it does for the irons? Looks like they stay back more with the driver.
Still gets forward although the golf ball is now off the lead foot so most of the body is now behind the ball at impact
Superb video ! You explain things as anyone!
Roman Oyarzun very kind of you to say Roman, great to hear you are enjoying the golf videos
Thanks for the brilliant yet simple approach, I think I am suffering from the "going around" symptom as well, will try your suggestions and report back. Had a questions also, how do you determine that you are standing at the right distance from the ball at address?
w1zard66 thanks for taking the time to comment...this video should help with stance: ua-cam.com/video/dvPboScBapA/v-deo.html
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Thanks so much for this helpful video. One question, I used to come across to help avoid slicing my driver (while sacrificing distance), I have tried your method of swinging up in the backswing but have gone back to slicing the driver. Is this due to not releasing like you mentioned or could it be club path?
More likely to be club path coming across the line of the ball
@@DanielMaude Thank you, noted. Do you have a good video or tip for getting that in-to-out swing path while still keeping a high driver backswing?
@@thomasgoodwyn3710 try Steve Johnstone vedio on "how to hit the driver better in to out swing, it's like magic!"
Every other video about using the driver says to not swing down at the ball. Maybe I just don't understand what they're trying to say. I think your idea here is correct. The less sideways motion will certainly reduce the amount of slice. I'm gonna try this.
AlienRenders thanks for commenting, I think it’s often misinterpreted. We want to hit up on the driver but generate power there needs to be a force going down first to then have the explosion upwards through the ball
Great video as always, Danny. Question: I very often hit the ground with my driver before the ball. If I bend lower and hit down as you suggested wouldn't that make it more likely to hit the ground? What can I do to avoid that?
Kevin Ho the first thing I would say is what part of the sole of the driver hits the ground?
@@DanielMaude I am having the same issue. It has to do with my wrist unhinging where the club and my arms now create a straight line instead of having an angle between the arm and the club
Once again, brilliantly simple explanation.
mick19421, thanks Mick...keep me posted on your progress
Danny, be a month since I broke my rib this coming Friday,been putting and chipping, finally got chipping where I want to be, not ready for driver and long shots yet, hopefully another week or 2 fancy trying this latest video. Thanks mate.
mick19421 that short game of yours will be excellent
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Great explanation, mr Maude! Gonna try your lessons overhere in Holland thursday. Thanks a lot!
Very kind of you to feedback, keep me posted on your progress
Mr Danny Maude, what an improvement I experienced on my driver and also on my 5 wood! At the age of 70 I’m hitting over 200 meters from the tee now and straight! My new motto: you won’t hit a thing if you can’t make that swing! 🙏🏌🏻♂️😎
Egbert Meyers brilliant...I might steal that motto 😁😁
Danny Maude haha, make me famous!! You are very welcome to ‘steal’ my motto!
Egbert Meyers funny
My goodness, I have all these power leaks. Thanks Danny. I'll work on all these great tips!
Jancen blimey, work on one at a time
Hi Danny , great video as always. Look forward to your weekly release of new videos. Can you maybe sometime do a video on how to avoid my main fault which is as follows - as I start downswing with my arms, club and arms / hands etc gets stuck behind my body and I always sing to much from inside to outside and hit the ball staight right (right handed golfer ) . Thanks Alan
Wow that was awesome thanks Danny it’s made me realise I’m defiantly going round rather than up
Alps P that’s great, hope it helps you out
awesome video Danny...can't wait to get to the range
Thank you, let me know how you get on
Wonderful, precise and game changer you are for fans like me.🖖
really happy to help
Having my lead arm at same height as left shoulder at the top of backswing was new for me. I concentrated on turning my hips (probably number one thing to do) but no thought to raising my arms. Tried this at driving range and my drives were at least 50 feet higher and longer. Thanks Danny
Thats awesome Ken, well done
Great lesson, always good info for me to improve with !!!👍🏌🏼♂️
Wonderful advice indeed ! Thank you Danny !
Thank you Alan...appreciate it
My pleasure Sonny, thank you
You are a great instructor, thank you!
Another video put very well Danny!
You just save my Golf. Deeply appreciated
Great explanation as per usual. But my problem was always too much hight and spin with my driver, ball usually stops where it lands, without seeing my swing and setup would you have any idea as to why this is happening? Regards Stephen
Sounds like you are being a little handsy...Work on keeping the club out informant of the body and click the Icard in this video to look at the release video, it should help
Thanks Danny
For us around the body swingers, with the more upright swing, how important is it to shallow the driver on the downswing?
Great video Danny !! For me ..No slice no hook ..but no long Drive 😫😫 Will practice this drill and hope it helps me to get some more distance 😅 untill next video . Merci
Banyen Kirivong merci beaucoup for the comment...distance will come. Learn the move and then just do it faster and harder
Thank you Danny....that is exactly what happened...i'm looking forward to try what you Say and i'm sure it will work ..i will tell you next week... thank you again
Albert
albert ohana brilliant, let me know how you get on Albert
Hi Danny...i was at the range this morning and applied what you said
with much better result.One precision please : during the backswing, should i keep my forearms straight or should i rotate them and cross my hands on the release?
Thank you so much for your help
Albert
Another solid video with great tips .... Danny there’s something about your lessons that make more sense than others I’ve seen.
Can I send you my driver swing video for your helpful tips to get my swing in better form? I would greatly appreciate your time ... cheers
Rick Garza hi Rick, thanks for your comment, I’m currently not accepting swing videos at the moment...I have been overwhelmed by the number of requests...
Just throw in a blank check along with it. You cant get this stuff for free .Be greatful he does the videos.
Hi Danny.
I have another additional question.
Could you describe what your elbows and biceps do during the downswing until you impact the ball....meaning what position do they get in... do you extend them away from your body...etc. As I stand fairly tall and not bent over as you suggest...my arms seem to start attached to my chest on the down swing then pull away just before impact. This is of course is with my incorrect swing....I’d like to know what the proper position are for arms, biceps with your proper swing.
Thanks
Hi again Danny, great tips as usual. I have been working on getting my set up squarer at address, as in getting my shoulders square to the target line, instead of aiming left, which i noted in a mirror? and also getting my right shoulder lower than my left and my right hand a bit more under the grip thus lowering my right forearm? I tried this method yesterday at my club but only succeeded in hitting my drives straight left? Not Hooking or drawing? Any help greatly appreciated? Keep up the great tips!
Hi Danny what is the best way to keep practicing your swing, now we are coming into the winter months.
Very good question, lots of game practice where you measure each time you performance of each segment of your game. I have a program Im currently developing that will help golfers with just that
Thanks Danny I look forward to watching & practising it.
Good 👍. No lagging.
Absolutely
Great video Dan! I dont have the problem of going around but coming too steep and toe down. My problem is i tend to hit alot of sky balls, hitting/ scuffing the top toe area of my driver. Is it because im not releasing the club properly thats causing the downwards hit?
anh ha see the catapult method video I released a couple of weeks ago. I think this could help. Also if you don’t have enough width in your swing your backswing arc might be a bit narrow making it difficult to release the club properly.
In summary you need to shallow out the swing at the bottom so the club head hits up on the ball
@@DanielMaude Thanks Danny for the quick response! I think its awesome you're taking the time to respond to all the comments on your video. I did watch, and liked that video as well. I will definitely work on a better release your describing.
anh ha perfect, keep me posted
Excellent info!
Jammer53 great to hear I may have helped