I had serious shank issues on bunker shots for the past five years and went into traps just hoping to put it on the green. He demonstrates by taking his back foot further away from the ball, and getting his feet pointing further right . With my irons I tend to pull it dead straight. This video looks at the common differences between how pros versus amateurs typically move their right shoulder in the swing. 4) Hall of Famers tout it. Or, they have a wrong concept keeping them from making it work in sync. Option A: purposely move the left hip backward to meet the deep right hip in the downswing - notice a feel how the right shoulder feels while "swinging". It's a great way for me to implement all of the feels right shoulder to the ball, zipper away, humerus forward etc. The v created by the thumb and forefingers on both hands should point to your right shoulder. when i hit it well, it's huge, when i don't it's scary. My driver was by far the worst with the two way miss (block/hook). Still takes a lot of reps to get the right feeling, though, like anything. That's what we call the Straight-Line Release. Hear about new videos, upcoming clinics, new site features, and exclusive discounts. I don't believe my right shoulder is actually going around the ball. Sometimes i will over cook it and pull it. ----------------------------- by Monte Scheinblum | Oct 27, 2011 | Uncategorized | 18 comments. Consider this: If you stand erect and swing around your spine, you swing parallel to the ground. I hope. Pasted as rich text. That pushes their right hip upward, which also pushes their right shoulder upward. Option B: purposely erroneously move the right hip forward to meet the left in the downswing. Actually, Monte is probably the clearest, least "technical" (in a good way), instructor I've ever encountered. Practicing the full motion of a swing goes a long way to becoming a better golfer. If you hit a ball with such an low launch, it will hit the ground a lot earlier and run like a scalded rabbit. In the video below courtesy of Athletic Motion Golf, they zero in on a couple of key differences in how a typical pro moves his lead shoulder compared to a typical amateur. Actually Monte is straight and to the point it's the garbage here in the instruction forum that requires an encyclopedia. When you dink it back, this time try to hit the ball to the right of the first target just in front of the net. This is not the case. Step 1. The right shoulder in the downswing can create power when rotating, but it cannot create the club head speed that you need over time. Then ask yourself if that is influenced by shoulders, or maybe if its the other way around. To achieve distance, it is very important to gain the maximum power from large muscle groups. Your email address will not be published. What Golfbeat said above is basically the same thing. The key here is that the left arm leads and the shoulders rotate through. Its about getting your swing in a window, not on a pinhole. Start from the ready position with your feet pointing towards the net and your knees bent. The Honest Truth About Casting the Golf Club, The Honest Truth About Early Extension in the Golf Swing, Faster Hips do NOT Create Club Head Speed, Information About How My Golf Clinics Work, My first experience with a big headed driver, Don't Grind the Gears When You Swing a Golf Club, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT_p3KPE8ew, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84p4MnrRs8E&feature=player_embedded. Start your hip turn (and therefore your downswing) by driving your right knee toward the ball. Then feel like my right shoulder is driving towards the ball. Hit the Drive on the Upswing Swinging down at the ball with your driver will result in you hitting high, spinning drives that lack distance. The carry (time it . Instead, Breed says put the focus on your shoulders. Went to the practice range with the same thought to practice short and intermediate pitch shots, again, it was amazing the control I felt with the clubface. If this is true was it his right or left? I dont plan on trying to do that. Very consistent through the bag. The center of gravity in most drivers is positioned in a way that benefits a positive attack angle, meaning hitting the ball on the upswing is essential. Hit the ball. If you are too far away or too close, however good your swing might be, you will not hit the ball in the right direction. I hope you find it useful.Become a member to receive a monthly swing analysis and access to practice routines, my 5 fundamentals and many step by step guides visit https://russellheritagegolf.comChoose the next YouTube video by joining my Patron here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGIPTXpLxKrsGHETN4Ru2wTo Download Hole19 and Get 20% off visit here:https://smart.link/wxqjcrmat0p0hOne to one lessons can be booked here: https://fourashesgolfacademy.com You can also follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/russellheritagegolf/ The best golfers have their shoulders the most tilted. From the lower body and the hips to the torso and shoulders; both small and large muscles contribute to drives, iron shots on the fairways, chips on to the green and ultimately the final putt. Shallowing while keeping club in front of sternum all to allow you to swing under and through is what makes a golf swing so difficult. Keep in mind however that Moe also said: "Pull with your left arm as hard as you can." If you're like me and think you've tried "right shoulder to the ball" and still end up EE'ing and hitting hooks/fat, give the right shoulder covering the ball feel a shot. Mostly because he was discussing feelings, and feelings in the golf swing are elusive. It gets you turning your shoulders around your spine, it keeps you from hanging back, coming too far from the inside, it gets your hips to open up, helps prevent hip thrust, keeps you from snatching it with your arms and hands, keeps you in posture, helps maintain tilt behind the ball, will keep you from casting much, will probably help avoid a flip at the bottomI bet you can think of more. Senses help. That is what is right for everyone. Golf is a game of technique rather than raw physical power. So wrong. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Precision Golf Swing is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Copyright text 2019 by Precision Golf Swing. I have participated in several of Monte's clinics and it has always been the "right shoulder to the ball" and "your arms are to slow" adage. The first step is taking the club backward. 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How the left shoulder moves into and out of transition will play a big part in how much control you'll have over the golf ball. Option B: purposely erroneously move the right hip forward to meet the left in the downswing. Clear editor. I'd better learn it :), Titleist TSi2 - 15 - Tensei AV Raw Blue 75 X, Callaway Apex Pro - 18 - Aldila NV Green 85 X, Titleist T100/T100S - 4-PW - Project X 6.0 Extend your left arm. And your "right shoulder at the ball" is likely the same thing as well. They change based on where you focus. Feel as if you swing a little more in-to-out. I get a-lot of comments "dont you ever hit the ball doing that" and just comments about how unorthodox it is, but I don't really have the time or energy to tell these guys why I do it. Even close your shoulders slightly at address. Will work for some and not for others. It is an excellent feel to work on as a drill if nothing else. On 10/26/2016 at 9:08 AM, Ghost of Snead said: Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here, For those struggling with "right shoulder to ball". This is the primary reason why shoulders are used while keeping the arms passive in a golf swing. Improve your strike and increase power by getting more open at impact!SUBSCRIBE to TruGolf Academy for more videos for FREE.TruGolf Academy is based at Branston Golf \u0026 Country Club in Staffordshire, UK. If you point your right knee as Watson suggests, this is a natural result. No flipping at all. It seems the miss predominantly becomes a thin shot. If you put a shaft in front of your chest and turn in the mirroryou will see what too vertical looks like and you will also see that when you turn properly, the shaft in front of your chest will point at the ball when your right shoulder turns toward the ball and it is a 90* turn to your spine. For me, it meant finding out how my body works, figuring out how my brain oversees everything, and getting in harmony with thatnot trying to overwhelm it. The cool thing is that this feel has improved my shotmaking throughout the entire bag, even chips and pitches. Just working on what it feels like when it goes correctly. The end of the swing is one of the most overlooked factors in relation to the correct golfing technique. The Golf Fix: The role of the trail shoulder. Golf experts say that a swing should be carried out in such a way as if the ball is hit at the end of the swing and not while on the ground. I have to try the shoulder to toe thing. Finding a good golf instructor can also help you perfect the right technique. The tilt of your spine when you address your golf ball automatically creates the up and down motion you want. Arms folded across your chest in a X pattern. The left shoulder movement is an important element in the golf swing, and if you can understand and visualize how it should move it will improve your golf swing. Gary Player (or his ghost-writer) in Sports Illustrated said it was an essential element of his swing. Be careful to let the shoulders stay in the same position when you are moving the club back as well as when bringing it forward to hit the ball. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thanks. the 'around the ball' would lead to a flip, no? It's also important to understand that your left and right shoulders will move differently in the golf swing. Actually better results with long clubs, particularly the driver. Yup. Most golfers think about swinging up on their backswing when they should think about swinging around their spine. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Tuesday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31. Take a second and think about "humerus forward" and what that might accomplish for those of us who are dumping our right sides and hitting flip hooks. The setup covers everything before you take the shot. Obviously the zipper away is earlier in the kinematic sequence so essentially it has to lead the shoulder. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. This includes your stance, the ball position, body tilt, your distance from the ball, and the tee height. Stand a couple of feet away from the ball with your feet close together. You must use the right shoulder properly for leverage. Coil Your Upper Body Against Your Lower Body, Keep the Right Elbow Tucked in the Golf Swing, The Proper Correction for a Golf Swing and, Keep Your Arms In Front of Your Chest on a Golf, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Privacy Notice / Your California Privacy Rights. When I keep this swing thought (and pair it with sustained pressure on the inside of the right knee) the "10:30" hip action just seems to fall in place. Do not incline towards bending the lead arm as you move your body back further. It gets you turning your shoulders around your spine, it keeps you from hanging back, coming too far from the inside, it gets your hips to open up, helps prevent hip thrust, keeps you from snatching it with your arms and hands, keeps you in posture, helps maintain tilt behind the ball, will keep you from casting much, will probably help avoid a moment for me, one that took a long time to find. The answer is both to your last question. The golf ball I'm trying to hit is just getting in the way. Initial setup and tee height. The shoulders are situated above the torso and have a huge influence on shots. A common mistake among beginners is to use the arms to apply force during a swing. If you're really serious about achieving the best shoulder turn possible for your golf swing you should follow a golf strength and conditioning program. The big levers you must have in your downswing The first one, probably the more obvious of the 2, would be weight shift. Here is how my training works. 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