Fantastic lesson. I just discovered you and love your videos. First of all, the video on Drop Your Arms into the Slot was eyeopening. I just discovered, on my own, how important it is to dropping the arms straight down with my elbow pointing to my belt loop, BEFORE MAKING ANY ROTATION, especially the shoulders. I was struggling with this as I thought I was dropping my arms before I rotated, but discovered that I was not letting the arms drop enough, before rotating. That video really helped me. BUT NOW, USING THE GROUND TO DROP MORE INTO THE TRAIL LEG AND PUSHING UP AND FORWARD TO SLING THE CLUB INTO THE BALL, makes all the sense in the world! This allows that effortless swing, using the ground, and lower body to initiate the swing! I have been an arm swinger most of my life and trying to time the release. You along with Andrew Emery have very much made me award of the importance of keeping the trail wrist cupped back on itself through the swing. Your use of the ground is incredibly helpful and allows the arms to flow naturally and use gravity as it is intended to be used! Many thanks! I am a subscriber and an ardent follower from here on in!
Hi Ronald, really pleased you’ve been enjoyed the videos and are having great success after watching my ground reaction videos and the dropping of the arms videos. Both really useful moves any golfers can do (some more suited to this than others) to hit more consistent and straighter golf shots. Have you managed to take this to the course yet?
You're very welcome, pleased you now understand the concept of transferring your weight, and do note that my method will be different to my colleagues or other coaches and it's all about finding what suits you... if this works for you stick to it!
This has to be the best explanation ever and it has really helped my game now that I extend upwards on the backswing then squat on transition and pop up on follow through. Thanks
Hi Raymond, thanks for commenting, pleased to read you’ve found my explanation easy and simple to understand. Keep me posted with how you’re getting on!
Sir, apologies for the lengthy comment, but, wow! Why didn't I discover your channel sooner. This makes so much more sense to me than almost anything I've seen on youtube. And I don't mean to detract from other teachers on here but, there is definitely more than one way to strike a golf ball. Ok, I'm old with bad hips/knees...let's just go with wore out. I've tried most everything including playing the ball off of my right foot at address (right hand player). That seemed to let me have the most consistent contact. If I tried a rotational swing (weight transfer) my low point moved all over the place. It's cold here in KY, but I can tell you that in the garage, into the net, this with a half swing feels fantastic and my trackman data is spot on. I can't wait to try this out on the course. Thanks for explaining this, I know of no one else that has explained the weight shift as well as you do in this video...new follower and subscriber!
Hi Jeffrey, Thank you for your fab comment, it’s brilliant to read this has helped you realise there are others ways of shifting your weight in the golf swing, a method which solely helps you finish your swing on the front foot as opposed to the back foot. It’s also great to read you’ve already noticed improvements trying this in your net at home. Looking forward to producing more content and helping you improve your game further, if you’re ever looking for a 2nd pair of eyes on your swing, contact me - link in bio!
You're very welcome, pleased you've enjoyed the video and are going to take these tips on board to improve your golf. Keep me posted with how you get on and if there's anything you'd like me to check... contact me over on Skillest.
@@harryshawgolfinconsistent- my main issue has been the weight shift (I can hit the ball fairly straight but don’t get anywhere near the distance that I should do) - I will be watching a lot of your videos you explain stuff really well, thanks again.
Interesting, so with the weight shift did you find the tendency is to not enough shift or too much shift/ too early? That's great to read, I'm pleased you find my explanations easy to follow.
@@harryshawgolf Not enough shift by far - we all know you need to shift your weight but for some reason for me it’s a challenge (not physically!) for some reason. Thanks again for your content.
No problem at all, sometimes it's a trick move to master, if you're still struggling with this, I'd be more than happy to arrange a Zoom call with you to talk about how we can improve the shifting motion in your swing, it might be just one simple swing thought, personalised to you, that may be stopping you from achieving this. If so, you can use the zoom link in the description of the video to book our call.
Love this lesson! One question is are you suggesting that when you first take a backswing and extend up, you begin the back leg pressure by dropping after that first extended move? Or can you combine the backswing and extension move along with the pressure on back foot move all at once ? I suspect you can’t since you want the extension to happen first before you drop and put pressure on that back leg, but I wanted to be sure that it’s not okay to turn while back swinging and keep the trail knee flexed? I assume you want that trail knee to extend up just before it’s fully straightened with a little flex and then push down before ultimately pushing back up and off it again?
Hi Mitch, thanks for a very interesting question, it's always good to make sure you are on the right track so pleased you've reached out with this. so with regards to the squat, you don't really need o worry too muhc about getting the legs extended during the downswing (stage three) when we push back up simply because you're aiming to push up from the ground. And on the way back, the trail leg will naturally be less flexed (more extended) becuase w're rotating and tiling into the top of the swing. I hope i've been able to answer your question here. If not please let me know. Thanks!
Looking forward to the day....swing instruction uses,....up hill for tee shot, down hill for irons....in these inside hitting bays. Will help with this awareness. Simply a 4×4 ,,, 1" plywood, .... then elevate it with,1/2 - 1" ...oneby.
Great vid again! Just one question, would the pressure on trail foot and shift toward target work similarly with the "driver" as well? Or the after pressure on trail foot I need to shift backward? Thanks.
Hi, thank you, so for the driver this would work exactly the same, I would suggest if anything exaggerating the moves you’ve pointed out even more to encourage a better angle of attack for driver.
This has been probably my greatest issue. I'm very new to golf starting very late in life. I'm a fairly strong guy played rugby and when I think of shifting my weight I think of exploding off of the balls of my feet and this is causing all kinds of problems. Early extension, sway and an inexplicable loss of power.
Thanks for commenting, it’s good you’ve managed to come across this video sooner than later as this now gives you the opportunity to go and work on those movements in your swing! Keep me posted!
Good question, apart from changing the basics from irons to driver such as ball position, wider stance, club a littler further away. Nothing, the only thing I was add to this is the amount your press and push on stages 2 and 3 as you’re aiming to hit slightly more up on the golf ball. If you stay low, you won’t get the upward motion as much.
When I first saw the video I thought this made perfect sense but when I tried doing it..this move is not for me. I am so focused on getting my left shoulder and left knee towards the ball on my back swing (started working on this a year ago) and then driving my right knee towards the ball and straightening the left knee. Your video wants me to push off the trail foot when my trail knee is actually moving towards the ball..not happening for me. I have watched all the tour players in slow motion on my TV countless times and for most of them I see the right knee bending and moving towards the left knee (the Faldo move).
Hi thanks for commenting and i'm pleased to read you've give this a try and found that this isn't for you, we are all different, different swings, mobility and flexibility levels are different and if you have good flexibility and mobility, you'll find the left hip firing through to target will work better for you. How's your game been since working on this from a year ago until now?
@@harryshawgolf Hi Harry, I am a more consistent golfer since I started working on getting my left knee and left shoulder down and towards the ball. Your move needs me to squat and I don’t think I have that flexibility or core strength. I am 65 and a RH golfer and playing to an 8 hdcp.
It's great to read that this is working for you, keep me posted with how you're getting on and if there's anything you need help with just give me a shout!
Not if your get the trail foot pushing the pressure through from phase 2 to phase 3 of this method of shifting your weight. If you press on the leas foot (leaning into it) you’re way more likely to early extension and when we press and then get this opposite reaction it’s forcing up backwards and upwards (extension). Have you managed to give this a try yet?
OMG… get to the point!!!! You go on and on and on and on… saying the same thing… I got too bored and couldn’t finish watching this video… unsubscribed too
@@davidc9117 I was thinking the same as ZeebNinja. Maybe he/she could have been more tactful in their comment but I get their point. Some people catch on right away, some need repetitive instruction.
Thanks Zeeb? I appreciate anyone's input on my videos for further improvement, i do add chapters in the videos if you're just looking for the key bits, my subscribers and I prefer to cover the topics easily and simple but in enough detail to ensure they understand what they need to do to make the swing improvements. I'll certainly take note of this for future content, thanks!
Fantastic lesson. I just discovered you and love your videos. First of all, the video on Drop Your Arms into the Slot was eyeopening. I just discovered, on my own, how important it is to dropping the arms straight down with my elbow pointing to my belt loop, BEFORE MAKING ANY ROTATION, especially the shoulders. I was struggling with this as I thought I was dropping my arms before I rotated, but discovered that I was not letting the arms drop enough, before rotating. That video really helped me. BUT NOW, USING THE GROUND TO DROP MORE INTO THE TRAIL LEG AND PUSHING UP AND FORWARD TO SLING THE CLUB INTO THE BALL, makes all the sense in the world! This allows that effortless swing, using the ground, and lower body to initiate the swing! I have been an arm swinger most of my life and trying to time the release. You along with Andrew Emery have very much made me award of the importance of keeping the trail wrist cupped back on itself through the swing. Your use of the ground is incredibly helpful and allows the arms to flow naturally and use gravity as it is intended to be used! Many thanks! I am a subscriber and an ardent follower from here on in!
Hi Ronald, really pleased you’ve been enjoyed the videos and are having great success after watching my ground reaction videos and the dropping of the arms videos. Both really useful moves any golfers can do (some more suited to this than others) to hit more consistent and straighter golf shots.
Have you managed to take this to the course yet?
Finally! yes that transition makes much more sense. Ive never felt so balanced before. Thank you so much Harry.
Hi Mike,
That’s great to read, pleased you’re finding the balance in your swing much easier to manage. Your very welcome, how’s your golf going?
Great video. I finally understand the weight transfer. Thanks!
You're very welcome, pleased you now understand the concept of transferring your weight, and do note that my method will be different to my colleagues or other coaches and it's all about finding what suits you... if this works for you stick to it!
This is the best video i ever seen, great work
This means a lot Bob thanks for commenting!
Excellent explanation!
Thank you, have you managed to give this a try at the driving range yet?
This has to be the best explanation ever and it has really helped my game now that I extend upwards on the backswing then squat on transition and pop up on follow through.
Thanks
Hi Raymond, thanks for commenting, pleased to read you’ve found my explanation easy and simple to understand. Keep me posted with how you’re getting on!
Sir, apologies for the lengthy comment, but, wow! Why didn't I discover your channel sooner. This makes so much more sense to me than almost anything I've seen on youtube. And I don't mean to detract from other teachers on here but, there is definitely more than one way to strike a golf ball.
Ok, I'm old with bad hips/knees...let's just go with wore out. I've tried most everything including playing the ball off of my right foot at address (right hand player). That seemed to let me have the most consistent contact. If I tried a rotational swing (weight transfer) my low point moved all over the place. It's cold here in KY, but I can tell you that in the garage, into the net, this with a half swing feels fantastic and my trackman data is spot on. I can't wait to try this out on the course. Thanks for explaining this, I know of no one else that has explained the weight shift as well as you do in this video...new follower and subscriber!
Hi Jeffrey,
Thank you for your fab comment, it’s brilliant to read this has helped you realise there are others ways of shifting your weight in the golf swing, a method which solely helps you finish your swing on the front foot as opposed to the back foot. It’s also great to read you’ve already noticed improvements trying this in your net at home. Looking forward to producing more content and helping you improve your game further, if you’re ever looking for a 2nd pair of eyes on your swing, contact me - link in bio!
Whoaa..what an insightful lesson, Harry. So far, we have to shift early in the downswing. Now, it looks make sense..❤
Hi Adrian,
I’m pleased you’ve found some great insights into this video, thanks for commenting, have you managed to give this a try at the range yet?
Brilliant explanation! I have been topping the ball on my iron shots. Now I know why. Thank you Harry.
You're very welcome, pleased you've enjoyed the video and are going to take these tips on board to improve your golf. Keep me posted with how you get on and if there's anything you'd like me to check... contact me over on Skillest.
Love the illuminating video Harry.U a genius!
Thank you Frank, pleased to read you're enjoying the videos!
Love your details and how physics ties in very very helpful
Thank you, have you managed to give this a try yet?
I am working on the drills and have started to work on the pitching motion but not full swings at the range just yet.
That's good, always better to work up in steps!
Helps push the concept with the drill thanks, will add ot to my full extension / hand path off season work
Sounds like you’ve got an decent plan to focus on through winter, how are you planning your training/ golf work?
Really like the video
Something that will be very helpful for me.
That's great to read thanks for letting me know!
Brilliant explanation - thank you!
You’re very welcome, how’s your golf going?
@@harryshawgolfinconsistent- my main issue has been the weight shift (I can hit the ball fairly straight but don’t get anywhere near the distance that I should do) - I will be watching a lot of your videos you explain stuff really well, thanks again.
Interesting, so with the weight shift did you find the tendency is to not enough shift or too much shift/ too early? That's great to read, I'm pleased you find my explanations easy to follow.
@@harryshawgolf Not enough shift by far - we all know you need to shift your weight but for some reason for me it’s a challenge (not physically!) for some reason. Thanks again for your content.
No problem at all, sometimes it's a trick move to master, if you're still struggling with this, I'd be more than happy to arrange a Zoom call with you to talk about how we can improve the shifting motion in your swing, it might be just one simple swing thought, personalised to you, that may be stopping you from achieving this. If so, you can use the zoom link in the description of the video to book our call.
Love this lesson! One question is are you suggesting that when you first take a backswing and extend up, you begin the back leg pressure by dropping after that first extended move? Or can you combine the backswing and extension move along with the pressure on back foot move all at once ? I suspect you can’t since you want the extension to happen first before you drop and put pressure on that back leg, but I wanted to be sure that it’s not okay to turn while back swinging and keep the trail knee flexed? I assume you want that trail knee to extend up just before it’s fully straightened with a little flex and then push down before ultimately pushing back up and off it again?
Hi Mitch, thanks for a very interesting question, it's always good to make sure you are on the right track so pleased you've reached out with this. so with regards to the squat, you don't really need o worry too muhc about getting the legs extended during the downswing (stage three) when we push back up simply because you're aiming to push up from the ground. And on the way back, the trail leg will naturally be less flexed (more extended) becuase w're rotating and tiling into the top of the swing. I hope i've been able to answer your question here. If not please let me know. Thanks!
Looking forward to the day....swing instruction uses,....up hill for tee shot, down hill for irons....in these inside hitting bays.
Will help with this awareness.
Simply a 4×4 ,,, 1" plywood, .... then elevate it with,1/2 - 1" ...oneby.
We do have a coaching bay at where i'm based which the ground moves, so if you'd like me to produce a video based on sloping lies let me know.
Brilliant ! Thank you sir. Great instructions. Subscribe people this channel is super great 👍
thank you Chris, pleased to read you're enjoying the content, hows your golf going at the moment?
Great vid again! Just one question, would the pressure on trail foot and shift toward target work similarly with the "driver" as well? Or the after pressure on trail foot I need to shift backward? Thanks.
Hi, thank you, so for the driver this would work exactly the same, I would suggest if anything exaggerating the moves you’ve pointed out even more to encourage a better angle of attack for driver.
This has been probably my greatest issue. I'm very new to golf starting very late in life. I'm a fairly strong guy played rugby and when I think of shifting my weight I think of exploding off of the balls of my feet and this is causing all kinds of problems. Early extension, sway and an inexplicable loss of power.
Thanks for commenting, it’s good you’ve managed to come across this video sooner than later as this now gives you the opportunity to go and work on those movements in your swing! Keep me posted!
@@harryshawgolf thank you. Your videos have been very helpful
That’s great to read thanks for letting me know!
For the driver is there modifications in order to hit up
Good question, apart from changing the basics from irons to driver such as ball position, wider stance, club a littler further away. Nothing, the only thing I was add to this is the amount your press and push on stages 2 and 3 as you’re aiming to hit slightly more up on the golf ball. If you stay low, you won’t get the upward motion as much.
When I first saw the video I thought this made perfect sense but when I tried doing it..this move is not for me. I am so focused on getting my left shoulder and left knee towards the ball on my back swing (started working on this a year ago) and then driving my right knee towards the ball and straightening the left knee. Your video wants me to push off the trail foot when my trail knee is actually moving towards the ball..not happening for me. I have watched all the tour players in slow motion on my TV countless times and for most of them I see the right knee bending and moving towards the left knee (the Faldo move).
Hi thanks for commenting and i'm pleased to read you've give this a try and found that this isn't for you, we are all different, different swings, mobility and flexibility levels are different and if you have good flexibility and mobility, you'll find the left hip firing through to target will work better for you. How's your game been since working on this from a year ago until now?
@@harryshawgolf Hi Harry, I am a more consistent golfer since I started working on getting my left knee and left shoulder down and towards the ball. Your move needs me to squat and I don’t think I have that flexibility or core strength. I am 65 and a RH golfer and playing to an 8 hdcp.
It's great to read that this is working for you, keep me posted with how you're getting on and if there's anything you need help with just give me a shout!
Why I feel this might prone to early extension
Not if your get the trail foot pushing the pressure through from phase 2 to phase 3 of this method of shifting your weight. If you press on the leas foot (leaning into it) you’re way more likely to early extension and when we press and then get this opposite reaction it’s forcing up backwards and upwards (extension). Have you managed to give this a try yet?
This is comedy gold😂😂😂😂
Thanks, how’s your golf going?
@@harryshawgolf Good enough not to take you serious🤣🤣
Thanks, always great to read when viewers are enjoying the content, have you managed to give this a try at the driving range yet?
OMG… get to the point!!!! You go on and on and on and on… saying the same thing… I got too bored and couldn’t finish watching this video… unsubscribed too
Omg, bad manners
@@davidc9117 I was thinking the same as ZeebNinja. Maybe he/she could have been more tactful in their comment but I get their point. Some people catch on right away, some need repetitive instruction.
Thanks Zeeb? I appreciate anyone's input on my videos for further improvement, i do add chapters in the videos if you're just looking for the key bits, my subscribers and I prefer to cover the topics easily and simple but in enough detail to ensure they understand what they need to do to make the swing improvements. I'll certainly take note of this for future content, thanks!
@@harryshawgolfhe’s chatting absolute shit, great video great explanation. Thank you.
Thank you, pleased you've enjoyed the video!