This is why I love Mark’s videos! Not only are they ridiculously helpful and informative, but they’re explained in a way that makes so much sense! Thank you, Mark!!
good stuff mark, gives player the options to find what makes them functional without worrying about a fixed ball position. I'm sure someone will try and find holes in your logic but I for one think this is great and is already something I try to do on the course so nice to know I'm on the right track even if I don't always get the end result I want
In principle this is seriously sound advice. I've been trying these different positions for each club for a few years now. After all this effort and documenting the results I have come to the conclusion that I can hit a rubbish shot with every club from almost every ball placement. Or more rationally, I simply don't have the regular repeatable swing to benefit from this approach. But I will keep going in this direction simply because it makes sense as an objective.
Superb Mark, I remember watching this a year ago & wish I’d watched it again sooner than today as I’ve got into the bad habit of everything too far forward - net result some good, some pulls & some odd starting left with a weak fade. Back to basics & train back in my standard playing window, cheers👍
this video is great and makes a lot of sense. I never played with a "standard" ball position and all to often the people I am playing with try to tell everyone else where to place the ball. I have always argued that it's dependent upon the person. I have a buddy who can hit the ball a long ways and he has a very narrow stance. I like Mark's coaching because it doesn't rely on the norms. Everyone is built differently so swings and ball positions will vary depending on the person. As long as the person has the basic fundamentals...IE hitting down with irons, not coming over the top..etc how they achieve it is an individual thing.
Fairly new to golf and you explained this so well about ball position and how it affects loft as well as fades and draws and how to create them when needed/wanted 👍
@@MarkCrossfield Just want you to know how much it has helped👍. No words can can show my appreciation. Instead of just wacking a ball around HOPING to get a good shot, and then the frustration when I don't, and not understanding why. Now knowing how find MY own "sweet spot" and work from there shaping shots, distance etc. I used to just whack it full force thinking that's what I needed to get distance, they would fly left and high.... really high (leftie in golf only). My ball was too forward in my stance and too high on the tee for me and losing distance. I didn't know where to place my feet or my club placement and proper grip at address. I changed from a weak grip to more neutral, slowed my swing from baseball bat like swing speed 🤣 I now hit my 7 and 8 iron (working on these 2 first) further than my driver. I need to change my flex graphite shaft from a women's to a men's regular graphite shaft. That was like night and day for my irons. purchased the Cleveland Launcher Halo XL irons and cannot be more happy with these and your RUclips education. I want to learn to do this the right way early as I'm fairly new to golf. Now I'm hitting further than the guys off the tee. But with this weaponry you've provided I can't wait to learn it all and use it. Thanks again. You're lessons are making golf my new obsession.😉
Great video Mark! Reminds me of the videos you produced when I started following you several years ago. You have a brilliant way to communicate how to think your way to a better golf swing. Thank you!
really useful and possibly the best 15 minutes lesson i could of watched as i want to drop to single figure h/c this year, i watch you matt etc say i will cut one in draw it i now understand the set up. Cheers
MARK!!!! I am semi-new to golf. I have watched countless hours on instruction. This is one of the most, if not the most , eye opening videos I’ve seen to date. Thanks for the awesome content. Keep up the great work!!
MARK MARK THANKYOU . YOU HAVE GREAT VIDEOS . BUT I WISH I HAD FOUND THIS BEFORE MY PAIRS SEMI FINAL TODAY WHERE I WAS A DISCRACE TO THE GAME . OUR FAIRWAYS WERE UNRECOGNISABLE AND I COULD NOT GET THE BALL OFF THE GROUND AND MY TEAM MATE KEPT US IN BEFORE LOSING 4&3
That’s was great video Mark. You have certainly open my eyes onto the fact that the ball can we position in multiple different ways. I was always stuck on making sure I playing the ball from one particular spot depending on which club I was hitting. Truly eye opening. Thanks
Great video Mark, reminds me of being a skinny kid and having to learn these skills to compete. This is also what I used to play with in the garden as a kid.....really important skills. More of these please brah
It makes perfect sense. I have recently changed my attitude at the driving range from trying to hit the perfect shot to being a child and experimenting. It has totally transformed my game. Thank you.
You all probably dont give a damn but does someone know a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my password. I love any tips you can offer me!
This is definitely an encouraging video to me. Seeing you play with ball positions makes me think that my practices at the range are going to be more realistic in some ways! Plus... they add an element of good fun!
Loved the video, as a high handicap golfer some of the technical stuff made my brain hurt but will take this to the range as soon as i get the chance, quality.
Most interesting bit (even if obvious to some) is the impact on height rather than direction with wedge vs longer irons, driver etc on ball position. Is logical but sometimes just need a reminder
Was just working on ball position, and you confirmed what I thought. I have an inside out path, and moving the ball forward helped a lot. Thanks! As a follow up, would love thoughts on ball placement closer to and farther away, and how that changes ball flight as well.
Really enjoyed this thought provoking video. I don’t like all your videos (some are overly technical for me) however this vid made real sense and I’m looking forward to trying this at the range, whenever that will be! Thank you
I practice moving ball position a lot, and for most of my clubs. I tend to leave the ball position alone when hitting driver, after watching this, I will experiment with position for my driver. although my driver broke at the range today, the crown popped off my 2017 M2..argh!
Lately, I been playing with these ideas. I had noticed this when I have played in the past year or so. Problem is remembering which to use. This will come in time by playing and being aware of the situation. Too all, Have a great day where ever you are.
Love this video Mark, I have been struggling with ball position specially hybrids off the fairway and from a tee. I will definitely use this guide next time at the range
Jack did move the ball to add or remove height. To hit a higher shot he would move the ball forward and open the face. To hit a lower shot he would move it back and close the face. If you've got the time you could look through his training vids from way back ruclips.net/video/f5c-g6Q1N7Q/видео.html Actually look at 01:05:21 in.
Another great video thanks Mark. I play a functional draw with my driver so have the ball back slightly in my stance exactly as you describe. The amount of people that have told me to play with further forward .... and then I hit it off the planet right!! Haha it’s just doesn’t work for me! Play what works for you I say!
Great video bruh I have always moved the ball around in my stance with all clubs, funkin shot's out trouble and into wind and around the greens too 👍 👍 👍 ⛳ 🏌️ 4⃣
mark i find that moving the ball position can make my swing shallow or steep and reduces the fats as i have a tendency to move into the ball. Worked hard on the ball position which has helped me correct the swaying by moving it back in all of my practice and now i am much more shallow when moved forward into a more middle to slightly forward position. Ball position is very important in practice i find to to help ball striking in general without even considering shaping shots.
So Mark I’ve asked the others, I’ve set the scene of a match between yourself (I know you can play) and James Wiltshire (my money is on James) , Ricky Sheila and James Robinson to an 18 hole match over the 4 channels. Let’s give the lessons and club reviews a rest. Obviously when this is all positive. Mark love the channel. 👍👍
I was just out on driving range on Saturday and I noticed I was bit fadey with my 7 iron moved it back inch and half in stance was getting wee baby draw started doing it with driver same kinda thing. Iv played for years and hadn't noticed it before. Will deffo be taking this new weapon on course.
Myself and my mate are going to have to put this into practice on the course. With a bit of practice we might just be able to stop playing pinball with the trees.
Didn't realize how much this changes the direction, I thought it was more on the height but it makes sense. My big miss is a push slice. With this, sounds like I have the ball to far forward, open club face and maybe aiming a bit right... I've been working on keeping the clubface more square which is helping but still was getting a few off to the right... gonna try keeping ball back in stance and clubface square. sounds like that should help a ton
Had once a golden lesson in golf. If going for left to right ball flight get e a flat finish og your swing - so only way this can be done is with club path to left. If swinging to the right and you will get a high finish, it will be draw
This is why I love Mark’s videos! Not only are they ridiculously helpful and informative, but they’re explained in a way that makes so much sense! Thank you, Mark!!
the thinking golfers channel !!!!! thinking about the game, ways and affects of decisions and how they affect everything can only make you better
These are favourite vids Mark. The basics are so essential to keep practicing in order to keep improving.
me too man has helped my game so much! would love for you too check my hole in one video out pal!!! my man
Seriously the best ball position video I have ever seen. So nice to see someone getting away from teaching that there is only one way to do something.
good stuff mark, gives player the options to find what makes them functional without worrying about a fixed ball position.
I'm sure someone will try and find holes in your logic but I for one think this is great and is already something I try to do on the course so nice to know I'm on the right track even if I don't always get the end result I want
Mark, it makes a lot of sense. Great points on ball position for various clubs. Thanks
In principle this is seriously sound advice. I've been trying these different positions for each club for a few years now. After all this effort and documenting the results I have come to the conclusion that I can hit a rubbish shot with every club from almost every ball placement. Or more rationally, I simply don't have the regular repeatable swing to benefit from this approach. But I will keep going in this direction simply because it makes sense as an objective.
Great video Mark, vert informative and thought provoking, especially for a novice golfer, thanks very much.
great vlog Mark this has already paid off for me. 👍👍
Thanks Mark , one of the best descriptions on ball placement and end results . this video is easy to follow.
This kind detail is why I started following you. I enjoy this level of geekiness. Ball positions are very important when playing the game of golf.
Superb Mark, I remember watching this a year ago & wish I’d watched it again sooner than today as I’ve got into the bad habit of everything too far forward - net result some good, some pulls & some odd starting left with a weak fade. Back to basics & train back in my standard playing window, cheers👍
Great food for thought as usual. Keep it up. Thanks Mark
Great advice Mark, you're quite good at this coaching lark
This was the most educational golf video I have watched.
this video is great and makes a lot of sense. I never played with a "standard" ball position and all to often the people I am playing with try to tell everyone else where to place the ball. I have always argued that it's dependent upon the person.
I have a buddy who can hit the ball a long ways and he has a very narrow stance. I like Mark's coaching because it doesn't rely on the norms. Everyone is built differently so swings and ball positions will vary depending on the person. As long as the person has the basic fundamentals...IE hitting down with irons, not coming over the top..etc how they achieve it is an individual thing.
One of the best golf tip videos ever. This should be a basic concept but I’ve never seen it addressed like this.
Really enjoyed that Mark can’t wait for the courses to be open .
Fairly new to golf and you explained this so well about ball position and how it affects loft as well as fades and draws and how to create them when needed/wanted 👍
Thanks and hope it helps.
@@MarkCrossfield Just want you to know how much it has helped👍.
No words can can show my appreciation.
Instead of just wacking a ball around HOPING to get a good shot, and then the frustration when I don't, and not understanding why.
Now knowing how find MY own "sweet spot" and work from there shaping shots, distance etc.
I used to just whack it full force thinking that's what I needed to get distance, they would fly left and high.... really high (leftie in golf only).
My ball was too forward in my stance and too high on the tee for me and losing distance.
I didn't know where to place my feet or my club placement and proper grip at address. I changed from a weak grip to more neutral, slowed my swing from baseball bat like swing speed 🤣
I now hit my 7 and 8 iron (working on these 2 first) further than my driver.
I need to change my flex graphite shaft from a women's to a men's regular graphite shaft. That was like night and day for my irons. purchased the Cleveland Launcher Halo XL irons and cannot be more happy with these and your RUclips education.
I want to learn to do this the right way early as I'm fairly new to golf.
Now I'm hitting further than the guys off the tee. But with this weaponry you've provided I can't wait to learn it all and use it.
Thanks again. You're lessons are making golf my new obsession.😉
@@AC-tn1cy brilliant thanks for the update 👍
You do make sense at times Mark.
As a senior a reminder always pays off!
Nice little reminder. Fingers crossedi can put it into practise soon
great topic and info. so many ways to play this game, hopefully to play better and ultimately have some fun....well done
Best ball position video ever! Plus love the new graphics and lesson summary after each session.
This is the exact thing I've been working on this winter in the simulator bay. Love it bruh.
First! This is a magical day. I'd like to thank my friends and family for helping me to achieve this lofty goal
Best coach on RUclips!
Great video Mark! Reminds me of the videos you produced when I started following you several years ago. You have a brilliant way to communicate how to think your way to a better golf swing. Thank you!
Great video to take to the range (when you can) and see what different ball positions do for you.
really useful and possibly the best 15 minutes lesson i could of watched as i want to drop to single figure h/c this year, i watch you matt etc say i will cut one in draw it i now understand the set up. Cheers
This is a great video, I am definitely adding it to my golf playlist so I can easily find it again. It has opened my eyes to new things.
Thanks for some great information, now I’m going to go out and experiment on different positions 👍👍
MARK!!!! I am semi-new to golf. I have watched countless hours on instruction. This is one of the most, if not the most , eye opening videos I’ve seen to date. Thanks for the awesome content. Keep up the great work!!
Excellent vid Mark. These thoughts transformed my game no end.
MARK MARK THANKYOU . YOU HAVE GREAT VIDEOS . BUT I WISH I HAD FOUND THIS BEFORE MY PAIRS SEMI FINAL TODAY WHERE I WAS A DISCRACE TO THE GAME . OUR FAIRWAYS WERE UNRECOGNISABLE AND I COULD NOT GET THE BALL OFF THE GROUND AND MY TEAM MATE KEPT US IN BEFORE LOSING 4&3
So simple yet so effective and delivered in an understandable way. Thanks Mark
That’s was great video Mark. You have certainly open my eyes onto the fact that the ball can we position in multiple different ways. I was always stuck on making sure I playing the ball from one particular spot depending on which club I was hitting. Truly eye opening. Thanks
Great video Mark, reminds me of being a skinny kid and having to learn these skills to compete. This is also what I used to play with in the garden as a kid.....really important skills. More of these please brah
It makes perfect sense. I have recently changed my attitude at the driving range from trying to hit the perfect shot to being a child and experimenting. It has totally transformed my game. Thank you.
You all probably dont give a damn but does someone know a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my password. I love any tips you can offer me!
Brilliant video Mark, one of the best you have ever published. Really easy to follow, full of great information, even for a 7 handicap.👍
Mark you are on fire recently with the videos! Smart, simple explanations even I can understand :)
Mark, great refresher course here. And something to think about and experiment with at the range as opposed to mindlessly pounding balls. Thank you.
Thanks!
Learn bits and pieces every time. 👍
very useful. Trying to move the ball around next time I am out, especially the driver position
This is definitely an encouraging video to me. Seeing you play with ball positions makes me think that my practices at the range are going to be more realistic in some ways! Plus... they add an element of good fun!
Great information and I’m sure I’ll improve from your advice.
Mark, good stuff. My biggest difficulty is in alignment of my body to where I want to hit.
Really useful info in this video. Thanks for sharing.
Strange how you don't have more followers than some of the others. The best content.
Love this content.... LIGHTBULB MOMENT!!!
me too man has hekped my game so much! would love for you too check my hole in one video out pal!!!
Loved the video, as a high handicap golfer some of the technical stuff made my brain hurt but will take this to the range as soon as i get the chance, quality.
Definitely move ball position around and experiment with it. Great video love these gaming tips 👍
Once again, excited to get down the range and start playing around with this, thank you!
Most interesting bit (even if obvious to some) is the impact on height rather than direction with wedge vs longer irons, driver etc on ball position. Is logical but sometimes just need a reminder
This video is gold.
Brilliant. Thanks, Mark.
One of your best vids. Addresses one of my biggest struggles. Thank you. Saved and favorited.
Great video. This helps me a lot once we can golf again.
this is the vid every golfer should watch, great work
Was just working on ball position, and you confirmed what I thought. I have an inside out path, and moving the ball forward helped a lot. Thanks!
As a follow up, would love thoughts on ball placement closer to and farther away, and how that changes ball flight as well.
THANK YOU MARK !!!
Great video simple to follow. now if I had an open course to try it on😗😗
Great video Mark!!!!!! Cheers!
Really enjoyed this thought provoking video. I don’t like all your videos (some are overly technical for me) however this vid made real sense and I’m looking forward to trying this at the range, whenever that will be! Thank you
I'll be on the range trying this out at the weekend!
I practice moving ball position a lot, and for most of my clubs. I tend to leave the ball position alone when hitting driver, after watching this, I will experiment with position for my driver. although my driver broke at the range today, the crown popped off my 2017 M2..argh!
Awesome video... I've recently started working orkibg with a coach I like and been working on different shots, it gives me loads more options.
Great video mark! Lots of wonderful information!
Lately, I been playing with these ideas. I had noticed this when I have played in the past year or so. Problem is remembering which to use. This will come in time by playing and being aware of the situation. Too all, Have a great day where ever you are.
Very interesting makes me want to go play with your suggestions Thanks
Brilliant video as always.
excellent advice, can't wait to try it
Great tips 👌 you solve my problems thx million 👍 😀
Thanks Mark, good advice 👍
Great video Mark
Really enjoying these latest videos 👍👌
Love this video Mark, I have been struggling with ball position specially hybrids off the fairway and from a tee. I will definitely use this guide next time at the range
brilliant very inciteful thanks mark
love this video. can't wait to get back out and try
Thanks Mark! I'll take this info to the range/course my next time out!
Thoughts on Nicklaus one position on everything? Thanks in advance
Jack did move the ball to add or remove height. To hit a higher shot he would move the ball forward and open the face. To hit a lower shot he would move it back and close the face. If you've got the time you could look through his training vids from way back ruclips.net/video/f5c-g6Q1N7Q/видео.html Actually look at 01:05:21 in.
Another great video thanks Mark. I play a functional draw with my driver so have the ball back slightly in my stance exactly as you describe.
The amount of people that have told me to play with further forward .... and then I hit it off the planet right!! Haha it’s just doesn’t work for me!
Play what works for you I say!
Excellent explanation thanks
Brilliant can’t wait to test this out.
top one Mark! love it
This helps a lot. Stuff I've haven't thought about in a long time.
Just quality, pick up and practice with, content! Great video, thank you! Just need an opportunity to practice now
I’m definitely someone who moves the ball position all over. Good info here!
Great as always !11
Great video bruh I have always moved the ball around in my stance with all clubs, funkin shot's out trouble and into wind and around the greens too 👍 👍 👍 ⛳ 🏌️ 4⃣
mark i find that moving the ball position can make my swing shallow or steep and reduces the fats as i have a tendency to move into the ball. Worked hard on the ball position which has helped me correct the swaying by moving it back in all of my practice and now i am much more shallow when moved forward into a more middle to slightly forward position. Ball position is very important in practice i find to to help ball striking in general without even considering shaping shots.
Really good video. Thanks
So Mark I’ve asked the others, I’ve set the scene of a match between yourself (I know you can play) and James Wiltshire (my money is on James) , Ricky Sheila and James Robinson to an 18 hole match over the 4 channels. Let’s give the lessons and club reviews a rest. Obviously when this is all positive. Mark love the channel. 👍👍
😴😴😴😴😴😴
Great tips fanks
I was just out on driving range on Saturday and I noticed I was bit fadey with my 7 iron moved it back inch and half in stance was getting wee baby draw started doing it with driver same kinda thing. Iv played for years and hadn't noticed it before. Will deffo be taking this new weapon on course.
Myself and my mate are going to have to put this into practice on the course. With a bit of practice we might just be able to stop playing pinball with the trees.
Before lockdown i had a lesson on this moving the ball
Didn't realize how much this changes the direction, I thought it was more on the height but it makes sense. My big miss is a push slice. With this, sounds like I have the ball to far forward, open club face and maybe aiming a bit right...
I've been working on keeping the clubface more square which is helping but still was getting a few off to the right... gonna try keeping ball back in stance and clubface square. sounds like that should help a ton
Had once a golden lesson in golf. If going for left to right ball flight get e a flat finish og your swing - so only way this can be done is with club path to left. If swinging to the right and you will get a high finish, it will be draw