Adam, I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: You are a born teacher. This lesson was gold. I especially appreciate your lack of exaggeration or hyperbole. Your “straight-up-ness.” When you tell us, “It’s not that difficult, it’s not rocket science” - that is tremendously encouraging. Again, thank you.
Awesome lesson! I watch a lot of golf videos and don't recall seeing this interpretation of over the top (need to hit up and finish in front more). Makes so much sense. Sometimes those simple visuals are much better than drills to train a swing plane. Because on the course you want to attack the ball. Excited to try this out.
Hi Adam, your videos are always the best! I will admit, I barely need them anymore. But they are still great viewing. You teach the fundamentals of golf, so clearly! I can't wait to take you out for dinner, and 18 holes of golf, my shout... but... When our Australian Government lets us travel again! (COVID!). For now, stay healthy, Florida here we come! ... From Simon and young Teo at The Sands in Torquay, Vic, Australia. (As you know, I was a 36+ bad golfer about 6 years ago, and I still hold a handicap at 5 or 6, thanks to you! I can't "unlearn" what you taught me!... Haha! Thanks so much Adam! From the bottom of my heart!).
Adam, I’ve been coming across the ball for ever. I just went out and hit 24 balls in the field next door. I didn’t flush them all but didn’t cut across a single one which is huge for me. Thanks a million. Can’t wait to keep dialing this in. I’ve never been able to activate my lower half and of course the arms take over. This move had me flying my 7 iron easily 5-10 yards further than when I wipe across it 👊
Very clear in your explanations, Adam. However, I am quite anxious about how these ideas in isolation might be misunderstood. The video clips clearly show 'hip slide' forward, but giving a green light to "hip slide", especially if the 'freedom to slide' leads to sliding away from target on backswing, can (and did for me for years!) lead to inconsistent bottom of swing AND inconsistent clubface at impact. (Basically the same thing.) Distance? Yes, but I have long been the Captain in the "long and wrong" army. The release and rotation of the hips combined with the upward movement of the forward hip and the clubhandle is critical, especially if the "handle is leading" (which will otherwise result in a blocked or spinner to the right shot). Bottom line? Need a well equipped pro to see what you are doing and keep all parts in synchronicity. Great video content, please do keep them coming!
Figured out yesterday (on the 17th hole of course) that when I get my shoulders open on the backswing (right shoulder back) it leaves a lot of room for the inside out path. When I don't, I'm prone to over-the-top. Does that make sense?
This is PRECISELY what I suspect I was doing yesterday, and I'll be at the range this afternoon to work on it. For so many years it was drilled into me not to slide the hips (along with a lot of other 'common knowledge' nonsense I've since learned was wrong) that it became completely ingrained. Issue I have is the 'range game' vs. 'course game'. On the range I do this move with no issues, and the results are great. On the course, I'm more tense, nervous, there are more consequences to the shot (lost balls, high scores etc), and stay very static and 'over-controlled' of my lower body, resulting in going back to 'over-the-top' downswings. Is it purely a case of repetition, repetition repetition until I trust it fully?
7:39............never a truer word spoken Adam. If you were just throwing something would you ever cut across the target line???.....yet we do. Great video. Thanks and best wishes from Scotland
Chad, As I mentioned in the video, it's not really inside out, rather from the inside. I'd try for much the same feeling for all clubs, but short irons will not come as far from the inside due to their design. Best, Adam
@@first_last- I am sure that is true but I when you come over the top (like me) doing this drill feels "weak". But I think that is because of the less effort it takes. Thanks.
@@CKGolfer well it probably is weak because you are comparing and ingrained swing that you do naturally now vs a brand new move you have to think about.. Im sure with time it will speed up.
Adam - QUESTION: Would initiating wrist turn, the final tip in this video, during the back swing have a negative effect on the overall results? The down swing is so much quicker getting the timing right is more difficult.
HR, If the club face gets too closed going back it requires that the player leave it more open through impact, this frequently causes a loss of speed. Overdo the impact sometimes in order to get a feel Best, Adam
@@Scratchgolfacademy Adam - First thanks for taking the time to reply. Unfortunately, I am not sure what you mean by "Overdo the impact". Even before I started working on improving the angle of my downswing by dropping my shoulder instead of 'casting' it, I was having troubles with an opening the face during the downswing causing pushed shots or worse, slicing. As I said I also struggled with the recommended rotating of the wrist to an impact position during the downswing, so I have been trying to position my wrists a little more closed during the backswing to compensate. How do I "Overdo the impact" instead as you suggest?
Adam - I’ve noticed I really roll my wrists and open the club up at the start of my back swing. Focusing on fixing that next. Thinking it’s the cause for most of my more steep downswing and early extension - thoughts?
Have been working on moving my swing from over the top to inside out. As I’ve been working on that I’ve actually started hitting my irons more fat. Any tips or suggestions to avoid hitting chunky shots as I work on keeping club face closed and swinging inside out?
@@Scratchgolfacademy thank you very much. At least it means I am starting to come from the inside, but need to work on these as you suggested. Are there any specific drills you’d call out to help with this next step? Thank you again for all the great videos
I really struggle with this and yeah hitting up and straight does feel so different, I had always thought the swing was more rotary it goes around the body, I feel if i try to keep it straight I'll likely not release the club. In that clip of DJ, you can see how low the club is to the ground at parallel and that's a huge skill and timing thing to make contact, otherwise you are digging a big hole. When you are trying to score well and play every week making a change like this is not a short term thing. I do want to change though and I'm going to do down the coaching route so I can get the good advice and feedback. Something to work over the winter.
Adam my problem lately has been cutting across the ball with my driver apparently from outside-in, with the club face somewhat closed and sending the ball flying far left and OB. Am I casting or do I need to work on my hip movement toward the target to get the club head hitting the ball at the proper moment?
Definitely one of the most articulate golf teachers. Clear and to the point. This is an especially valuable lesson.
Thanks very much!
Adam, I really enjoy your training videos. Extremely helpful and not overly complicated. Thanks.
Thanks very much Robert
Adam, I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: You are a born teacher. This lesson was gold. I especially appreciate your lack of exaggeration or hyperbole. Your “straight-up-ness.” When you tell us, “It’s not that difficult, it’s not rocket science” - that is tremendously encouraging. Again, thank you.
Thanks very much Jay
All the best, Adam
I tend to pull the ball at times. I believe thinking about this downswing and follow through will be my next “swing thought”. Thank you.
I hope you make progress Sean
Amazing how wonderful the thought and feeling of throwing the club brings me back to correct swing ways.
Glad to hear it Bill
Best, Adam
Awesome lesson! I watch a lot of golf videos and don't recall seeing this interpretation of over the top (need to hit up and finish in front more). Makes so much sense. Sometimes those simple visuals are much better than drills to train a swing plane. Because on the course you want to attack the ball. Excited to try this out.
Hope it goes well for you Ian
Hi Adam, your videos are always the best! I will admit, I barely need them anymore. But they are still great viewing. You teach the fundamentals of golf, so clearly! I can't wait to take you out for dinner, and 18 holes of golf, my shout... but... When our Australian Government lets us travel again! (COVID!). For now, stay healthy, Florida here we come! ... From Simon and young Teo at The Sands in Torquay, Vic, Australia. (As you know, I was a 36+ bad golfer about 6 years ago, and I still hold a handicap at 5 or 6, thanks to you! I can't "unlearn" what you taught me!... Haha! Thanks so much Adam! From the bottom of my heart!).
Thanks very much Simon, and hope things ease up in Australia for you soon!
All the best, Adam
Adam, I’ve been coming across the ball for ever. I just went out and hit 24 balls in the field next door. I didn’t flush them all but didn’t cut across a single one which is huge for me. Thanks a million. Can’t wait to keep dialing this in. I’ve never been able to activate my lower half and of course the arms take over. This move had me flying my 7 iron easily 5-10 yards further than when I wipe across it 👊
Glad to hear it Nelson!
All the best, Adam
Great video and as always, I very much appreciate seeing the viewpoints of the pros as well as yours. Very well done.
Thanks very much
Thanks, great video. I took to the driving range today, results were great. I live just above you in Punta Gorda.
Nice going Brian. If you feel like coming down to work on your swing please go to www.adambgolf.com
Best, Adam
Excellent lesson. Thank you Adam!
I’m glad you found it helpful
Best, Adam
Great video Adam. You make it sound/look easy - so I have faith I can pull it off!
Hope you make good progress Richard.
Best, Adam
Very clear in your explanations, Adam. However, I am quite anxious about how these ideas in isolation might be misunderstood. The video clips clearly show 'hip slide' forward, but giving a green light to "hip slide", especially if the 'freedom to slide' leads to sliding away from target on backswing, can (and did for me for years!) lead to inconsistent bottom of swing AND inconsistent clubface at impact. (Basically the same thing.) Distance? Yes, but I have long been the Captain in the "long and wrong" army. The release and rotation of the hips combined with the upward movement of the forward hip and the clubhandle is critical, especially if the "handle is leading" (which will otherwise result in a blocked or spinner to the right shot). Bottom line? Need a well equipped pro to see what you are doing and keep all parts in synchronicity. Great video content, please do keep them coming!
Thanks for the comment.
All the best, Adam
Thank you! Very insightful of a tip!
Glad you found it helpful Derrick
Best, Adam
Figured out yesterday (on the 17th hole of course) that when I get my shoulders open on the backswing (right shoulder back) it leaves a lot of room for the inside out path. When I don't, I'm prone to over-the-top. Does that make sense?
Yes Mike, that sounds right
Best, Adam
Adam is the best thing that could’ve happened to my golf game
Very kind of you
All the best, Adam
I need to get out and practice. Thanks!
Hope you have success Rick.
Best, Adam
Thanks, great. Good tips.
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Great tips
Thanks Lenard
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Great instruction!
Thanks very much Jamie.
Best, Adam
Invaluable.thanks.
vic
Thanks Vic.
All the best, Adam
Great coaching.
Thanks Dave!
Best, Adam
All these are just great. What a great Coach and Instructor.
This is PRECISELY what I suspect I was doing yesterday, and I'll be at the range this afternoon to work on it.
For so many years it was drilled into me not to slide the hips (along with a lot of other 'common knowledge' nonsense I've since learned was wrong) that it became completely ingrained. Issue I have is the 'range game' vs. 'course game'. On the range I do this move with no issues, and the results are great. On the course, I'm more tense, nervous, there are more consequences to the shot (lost balls, high scores etc), and stay very static and 'over-controlled' of my lower body, resulting in going back to 'over-the-top' downswings. Is it purely a case of repetition, repetition repetition until I trust it fully?
Thanks. I think the battle is just mental, relaxing mind and body, have a clear intention, then go
Best, Adam
Awesome Adam. What irons are you using now?
Greg,
Thanks. They are Titleist models from about 3 years ago, one step from the blade irons.
Best, Adam
I use this for short pitch shots . Getting the club knee ht in backswing
Sounds good Latif,
Best, Adam
7:39............never a truer word spoken Adam. If you were just throwing something would you ever cut across the target line???.....yet we do. Great video. Thanks and best wishes from Scotland
Thanks very much!
Splendid video
Thanks Bob
All the best, Adam
Hi Adam. This inside-out swing plane is only for clubs D - 6 iron right (high woods and irons)?
Chad,
As I mentioned in the video, it's not really inside out, rather from the inside. I'd try for much the same feeling for all clubs, but short irons will not come as far from the inside due to their design.
Best, Adam
Darn nice feeling, thx you swinging across is my biggest fault.
Thanks Ron, glad you liked the video
Best, Adam
Great lesson, Adam. Thank you. So many faults are down to the little voice in my head at the top of the backswing telling me to hit the ball.
I hear you David!
Thanks, Adam
usual quality
Thanks Neil.
best, Adam
Excellent. I am assuming it is normal to feel like you have less power when making this change.
Thanks CK
It would be wise to work on it at less than full speed, but in and of itself it has plenty of power
Best, Adam
I feel like I have tons more power and much improved contact when hitting from the inside.
@@first_last- I am sure that is true but I when you come over the top (like me) doing this drill feels "weak". But I think that is because of the less effort it takes. Thanks.
@@CKGolfer well it probably is weak because you are comparing and ingrained swing that you do naturally now vs a brand new move you have to think about.. Im sure with time it will speed up.
Love this vid. I just can’t get the club face to close properly on time. So frustrating
Thanks Tyler, keep at it
Best, Adam
Adam - QUESTION: Would initiating wrist turn, the final tip in this video, during the back swing have a negative effect on the overall results? The down swing is so much quicker getting the timing right is more difficult.
HR,
If the club face gets too closed going back it requires that the player leave it more open through impact, this frequently causes a loss of speed. Overdo the impact sometimes in order to get a feel
Best, Adam
@@Scratchgolfacademy Adam - First thanks for taking the time to reply. Unfortunately, I am not sure what you mean by "Overdo the impact". Even before I started working on improving the angle of my downswing by dropping my shoulder instead of 'casting' it, I was having troubles with an opening the face during the downswing causing pushed shots or worse, slicing. As I said I also struggled with the recommended rotating of the wrist to an impact position during the downswing, so I have been trying to position my wrists a little more closed during the backswing to compensate. How do I "Overdo the impact" instead as you suggest?
@@OMG-2 over do it by closing the face a little too much just to get a feeling... then it's easier to back it off.
Adam - I’ve noticed I really roll my wrists and open the club up at the start of my back swing. Focusing on fixing that next. Thinking it’s the cause for most of my more steep downswing and early extension - thoughts?
Sounds like it's the case Ryan.
Best, Adam
@@Scratchgolfacademy appreciate the response. When you talked about lifting a bucket up behind you it was like a light bulb went off.
Have been working on moving my swing from over the top to inside out. As I’ve been working on that I’ve actually started hitting my irons more fat. Any tips or suggestions to avoid hitting chunky shots as I work on keeping club face closed and swinging inside out?
Chris,
As club comes more from inside it bottoms out earlier. You’ll need some weight shift, and get hand past the ball more
Best, Adam
@@Scratchgolfacademy thank you very much. At least it means I am starting to come from the inside, but need to work on these as you suggested. Are there any specific drills you’d call out to help with this next step? Thank you again for all the great videos
I really struggle with this and yeah hitting up and straight does feel so different, I had always thought the swing was more rotary it goes around the body, I feel if i try to keep it straight I'll likely not release the club. In that clip of DJ, you can see how low the club is to the ground at parallel and that's a huge skill and timing thing to make contact, otherwise you are digging a big hole. When you are trying to score well and play every week making a change like this is not a short term thing. I do want to change though and I'm going to do down the coaching route so I can get the good advice and feedback. Something to work over the winter.
Thanks Keith. Disconnect from solid contact, take some speed out, then it’s pretty easy
Best, Adam
Adam my problem lately has been cutting across the ball with my driver apparently from outside-in, with the club face somewhat closed and sending the ball flying far left and OB. Am I casting or do I need to work on my hip movement toward the target to get the club head hitting the ball at the proper moment?
Hard to say without seeing you swing. I’d do some half swings at half speed and see if you can overdo coming from the inside
All the best, Adam
If that bucket weighed 15-20 lbs. you would do this automatically. Arms would stay connected on the body.
I agree Richard.
Best, Adam
Personal thought, feel like your hitting underhand on the downswing.
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Justin looks like he's a bit of a stack and tilter..hmmm
Gayle,
Stack & Tilt, despite it's reputation for being quirky, is really just a centered pivot in the backswing. You have a keen eye!
Best, Adam
I just can't do it.
Sure you can CK, keep at it.
Best, Adam
@@Scratchgolfacademy Thanks. When I try to lead with the lower body and slide I end up shanking.
This was supposed to be easy drills. Not so!
Sorry you didn't like the video Bob
Best, Adam
YOU ARE JUST JEALOUS BECAUSE YOU AND YOU'R PARENT'S CAN NOT RUN !!!
Not sure what you're talking about?
@@Scratchgolfacademy WELL I AM SHORE !!!
We never bring together a basket during tournament
Ha! Just a mental picture
Great tips
Thanks Gerry
Best, Adam