After watching that first video you made with Eric learning the shot shapes months ago, I used that draw setup with a 9 iron to hit a green with a tree right in front of me. It was the only option I had, the ball could just not start left with my usual out to in ball flight or I was dead. I had never even tried it before. I trusted the shot and hit this beauty of a high baby draw landing soflty on the green. One of the best shots I have ever made/felt. The quality of your videos golf wisdom wise is getting ridiculous Matt. Legend
COuldnt agree more. There are so many junk videos out there that try to explain stingers, draw, fade etc and they ultimately say nothing at all. I think a lot of these other youtubers are just good at golf and dont necessarily know how they hit the shots so they cant explain it.
It’s amazing been playing for nigh on 45 years still learning every day in my youth I played off 7 now 19 read and listened and taken countless golf instruction, yet taking the insights from your amazing self and your teacher for the first time last weekend my handicap came down instead of going up. On this video like you Mattie I would never have thought to open the club face when playing off the back foot to play a low punch shot/fade. Can’t wait to get down to the range to try this video contents out. Thanks so much for sharing.
GUYS THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! THIS IS THE BEST BEST EVER LESSON I HAVE EVER SEEN ON RUclips!!! YOU SPEAK SIMPLE UNCOMPLICATED SWINGS AND WOW WOW WOW. THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND GOD BLESS.... 🙏🙏🙏
You make amazing videos, I love how you actually film your lessons. Instead of you just telling us what you did in your lesson like so many others. Golf game is so much better since watching you.
Whatta combo - EU’s greatest Thai-based Lithuanian South African - teaming up with Malaysias best Aussie for a United Nations shotshaping masterclass . Tommy Fleetwood, eat your heart out.
Matt - what a master class for all us followers - thank you both. The simplicity, calmness, and positive thought process demonstrated is the key to golf and to life. Waddaplaya and Wahddateacha. Simply awesome
Ammmmaaazing video, I cannot believe how wrong my concepts and what I’ve been attempting to do has been. So glad I found this video. Your content is so awesome and I love the way you dissect the game. Thank you
I am not sure if this just a coincidence, but the way this is explained totally worked for me. I have always been a fader, but quite long and straight so I am a 0.5 hcp playa. But since watching this and testing at the range, but ball striking has improved so much that the last two rounds have both been my best rounds of the summer and I can see that I will now break in through the other side. Thank you so much for this, and props to you teacher. I will but some of your stuff just as a thank you.
I hit a bucket of balls at the range yesterday. Had a bit of a struggle with my iron shots my last round so I only had my glove and the 6 iron with me. Nothing else. As usual I got some draw on them. From a little to a little bit more. I checked this video the day before yesterday and with that in mind I opened my club face about 1 cm just to try and see what happens. And BAUS! It went straight. Better hit and straight! Your channel are by far the best! Thank you!
That range! So pristine!! Where is that? All I can stare at, is the grass… After seeing this facility, I don’t want to go to the local muni and hit off dirty mats…
Oh guys, this is pure gold. I can't thank you enough for this detailed and understandable explanation of how to play Tiger's 9 window drill. I got this drill from a coach years ago. But unfortunately, he couldn't explain it as well as you two. I'll try it out on the range in the next few days.
I like to move the ball on the course as needed. This is a great video and it will take practice to dial it in. He is 100% correct the straight ball is easier if you can learn what moves the ball around. Eric is a baus!
I appreciate the content you’ve added the past couple of weeks, so many on the interweb are talking distance, speed , 30 yards more. So thankyou for being sensible and teaching us things we really need🏌️♂️⛳️
This is "Gold!" Great instructor! I can execute different fade shapes, but my draw looks straight, but now I can make it shape. Thank you, Matty, Joe Frisina in PA
What an amazing video Matt! Thanks for sharing. Going to practice this the next time I’m at the range. I’ve always understood these concepts from face path to club path images, but never really understood how to put them into practice. I do have a question about where do focus when attempting these shots? In front of the ball, on the ball, or underneath/behind the ball?
Thanks Eric and Matt , fantastic instructions I can’t wait to try these shots , I will watch it a few more times First, as these is a lot going on here even though it looks simple cheers guys
Damn, this is one of your bests videos. Thanks for sharing! Please make more videos with this teacher! specially for noobs like myself. I am having trouble hitting the center face of the driver
When I'm having trouble hitting the center of the driver out on the course I'll choke down a bit and then try to get to the range soon thereafter. Our range has buckets of water for cleaning clubs and I'll dip my driver into the water and then take a swing - all to see where I'm making contact. I'll repeat this a couple times for both normal and choked down grip positions to determine if where I position the club behind the ball and how far forward the ball needs to be for 'stock' straight ball flights . Then I'll do the water tests for draws and fades. Just a suggestion that helps me reset things again.
Great job by Eric of course, and by Matty for asking for clarifications for us, even though he already knows the answer in many cases. Helpful to gather confirmations and explanations from such a top-tier pro.
Love this video! My biggest take-away, is that I should trust my instincts more and practice all kinds of shots on the range, instead of only trying to hit down a straight line (which I fail to do anyway). It's incredible how much of what Eric was explaining just came intuitively to me when I was a kid, just having fun and not focusing on scores. All that, I since have unlearned, listening to swing gurus and trying to find that one consistent, ruler straight shot. But it all came back now. Saved to My Favourites. Can't wait to hit the range and practice area and explore. Will have to try very hard not to experiment too much during my club tournament tomorrow morning 😅.
A lot of what we do in golf, we start to get doubts from other people and then think we need to do it different. if it aint broke, dont fix it. mostly we just need a word of permission
@@GolfSidekick Ok well I took this to the range today and was hitting it so much further then normal it was crazy. Now I don't know what to do with my self. I thought I was just happy to hit my little fade only... But yes, great video I will be watching again.
Can these tips be implemented when doing short game shots around the green? For example, if you want to do a low bump and run chip shot, would you place the ball in the back near your right foot and open the club face, while your stance/shoulder line is square to the target? Also, if you want to do a high lob shot near the green, would "tilting the spine a bit towards the right foot" would do the job?
Everything was explained well. My one question that I feel wasn’t discussed very well is do you change your backswing for the right to left or left to right swing or is it still straight back
For YEARS....25 TO BE EXACT, I've struggled putting the ball way back, face ultra closed to get out of the tree line. As well as ball placement. The differences between forward and back of center are subtle but I over do it. I really enjoy the live lessons with Eric
After watching that first video you made with Eric learning the shot shapes months ago, I used that draw setup with a 9 iron to hit a green with a tree right in front of me. It was the only option I had, the ball could just not start left with my usual out to in ball flight or I was dead.
I had never even tried it before. I trusted the shot and hit this beauty of a high baby draw landing soflty on the green.
One of the best shots I have ever made/felt.
The quality of your videos golf wisdom wise is getting ridiculous Matt.
Legend
Nice shot playa.
I had the same feeling on course when Eric showed it to me the first time.
And yes it is ridiculous I agree.
😂🎉m m km
Jai 😊lp
BEST EXPLANATION IVE EVER HEARD!!!!! HANDS DOWN. AND IVE BEEN WATCHING VIDEOS AND TRYING TO LEARN FOR 30 YEARS. THANK YOU FOR THIS
COuldnt agree more. There are so many junk videos out there that try to explain stingers, draw, fade etc and they ultimately say nothing at all. I think a lot of these other youtubers are just good at golf and dont necessarily know how they hit the shots so they cant explain it.
I have a hard time believing Mattie Boom Boom doesn't know these shots already. :D Thanks for acting your part for the video.
Sir I’m only a 16 handicap so i only knew how to hit each one at the wrong time
Bro hits it dead on the screws every time with a really unassuming swing. This guy could be a serious hustler.
@@MrWigg1es22 sir i took the screws out my club. should i put them back in??
It’s amazing been playing for nigh on 45 years still learning every day in my youth I played off 7 now 19 read and listened and taken countless golf instruction, yet taking the insights from your amazing self and your teacher for the first time last weekend my handicap came down instead of going up. On this video like you Mattie I would never have thought to open the club face when playing off the back foot to play a low punch shot/fade. Can’t wait to get down to the range to try this video contents out. Thanks so much for sharing.
GUYS THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! THIS IS THE BEST BEST EVER LESSON I HAVE EVER SEEN ON RUclips!!! YOU SPEAK SIMPLE UNCOMPLICATED SWINGS AND WOW WOW WOW. THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND GOD BLESS.... 🙏🙏🙏
Eric is the coolest coach I could listen to him all day. Just a great teacher!!
You make amazing videos, I love how you actually film your lessons. Instead of you just telling us what you did in your lesson like so many others.
Golf game is so much better since watching you.
You missed the 6 most common shots in golf. The knife. The fat. The duff. The chunk. The 50 yard slice and not forgetting the snap hook.
@B-RundensLyfe What a shot that is!
@@thehairygolferdrive that rolls and hops like 150 yards down the fairway at the speed of light
How about the whiff, the pop up undercut, the hosel banger, and the off the toe buddykiller?
You forgot the always useful - 40 yard 4i topper. Great for getting onto the green with a bit of roll
To play the part of a rookie you have acting skills to shame Jack Nicklaus in The Shining. Quite outstanding. Whattaplaya
i am a method actress
What a super teacher he is !!! You are very lucky to have this cat. Pay him well !! Thank you for sharing all you share.
The playas have been visiting him at his driving range and fitting studio. He is well supported by the community of playas!!!
Love to have this guy be on the range with me every day. He makes it so simple!
The Best shot shaping video out there!!
10:44 was such a clutch question to ask. Was wondering about the grip positioning. Great video brotha!!
probably one of the best videos and explanations Ive seen with club face and path..well done
Whatta combo - EU’s greatest Thai-based Lithuanian South African - teaming up with Malaysias best Aussie for a United Nations shotshaping masterclass . Tommy Fleetwood, eat your heart out.
Matt - what a master class for all us followers - thank you both. The simplicity, calmness, and positive thought process demonstrated is the key to golf and to life. Waddaplaya and Wahddateacha. Simply awesome
Ammmmaaazing video, I cannot believe how wrong my concepts and what I’ve been attempting to do has been. So glad I found this video. Your content is so awesome and I love the way you dissect the game. Thank you
This is the kind of videos that most of us really need. Awesome work yet again, Matt.
Legend!
I am not sure if this just a coincidence, but the way this is explained totally worked for me. I have always been a fader, but quite long and straight so I am a 0.5 hcp playa. But since watching this and testing at the range, but ball striking has improved so much that the last two rounds have both been my best rounds of the summer and I can see that I will now break in through the other side. Thank you so much for this, and props to you teacher. I will but some of your stuff just as a thank you.
I hit a bucket of balls at the range yesterday. Had a bit of a struggle with my iron shots my last round so I only had my glove and the 6 iron with me. Nothing else. As usual I got some draw on them. From a little to a little bit more. I checked this video the day before yesterday and with that in mind I opened my club face about 1 cm just to try and see what happens. And BAUS! It went straight. Better hit and straight! Your channel are by far the best! Thank you!
That range! So pristine!! Where is that? All I can stare at, is the grass… After seeing this facility, I don’t want to go to the local muni and hit off dirty mats…
What a great encyclopedia of shot shape info! Thank you both so much!! 👍🏻🏌🏻♂️
I’m gonna be rewatching several times, love this game. Great video bro
This is the most concise, helpful video I have seen in sometime. Kudos for your efforts. Great job!
Oh guys, this is pure gold. I can't thank you enough for this detailed and understandable explanation of how to play Tiger's 9 window drill. I got this drill from a coach years ago. But unfortunately, he couldn't explain it as well as you two. I'll try it out on the range in the next few days.
Thanks so much for putting this on video and then making a visual print out of it too! You are amazing
Incredible video! Best explanation of shot shapes I’ve ever heard. Much appreciated🤙
I like to move the ball on the course as needed. This is a great video and it will take practice to dial it in. He is 100% correct the straight ball is easier if you can learn what moves the ball around. Eric is a baus!
Thanks!
I appreciate the content you’ve added the past couple of weeks, so many on the interweb are talking distance, speed , 30 yards more. So thankyou for being sensible and teaching us things we really need🏌️♂️⛳️
great video! and great lesson. perfect breakdown.
This is "Gold!" Great instructor! I can execute different fade shapes, but my draw looks straight, but now I can make it shape. Thank you, Matty, Joe Frisina in PA
Someone sent me your video clip, and now I am addicted. This is real-life golf, not all the swing tips, etc, that you mostly found on the internet.
exactly playa
there are no swing tips that i tell you to use on this channel
We believe we count shots on the golf course, not swings
I love watching your videos brother. By far the best explanation!!! I'll be rewatching this
Great video. So simple to understand. Cheers playa
What an amazing video Matt! Thanks for sharing. Going to practice this the next time I’m at the range. I’ve always understood these concepts from face path to club path images, but never really understood how to put them into practice. I do have a question about where do focus when attempting these shots? In front of the ball, on the ball, or underneath/behind the ball?
this is fun! definitely going to play with this on the range!
Thanks Eric and Matt , fantastic instructions I can’t wait to try these shots , I will watch it a few more times First, as these is a lot going on here even though it looks simple cheers guys
Damn, this is one of your bests videos. Thanks for sharing!
Please make more videos with this teacher! specially for noobs like myself. I am having trouble hitting the center face of the driver
When I'm having trouble hitting the center of the driver out on the course I'll choke down a bit and then try to get to the range soon thereafter. Our range has buckets of water for cleaning clubs and I'll dip my driver into the water and then take a swing - all to see where I'm making contact. I'll repeat this a couple times for both normal and choked down grip positions to determine if where I position the club behind the ball and how far forward the ball needs to be for 'stock' straight ball flights . Then I'll do the water tests for draws and fades. Just a suggestion that helps me reset things again.
Really enjoyed this thanks for bringing quality content to life!
Thanks
This was absolutely brilliant. Thanks for this info. Plenty for me to experiment with.
Great teacher and even better student
The draw is the hardest one for me but the comment about higher loft makes so much sense. Another great video
Nice 🎉 work Matty, cheers.
Outstanding video! Best I’ve seen on ball shapes. Thanks Matt.
PDF download is coming to the course with me this weekend 💪💪
Hello Matt. This was amazing to watch. Unbelievable. Glad the Head of the Waddaplaya movement has a great advisor. 😊😊😊
Thanks!
This videos packed...awesome stuff...thanks for the post!
Great video , great instructor
Pure gold dust Matty, great to see Eric again too..
As close to perfection as you can get. Magical
Thnx Boys great Vid! Im looking sooo much forward to my next rangesession, right now.
Never heard of opening the face for a low shot. It makes sense as you would remove compression of the ball. Thx
Great job by Eric of course, and by Matty for asking for clarifications for us, even though he already knows the answer in many cases. Helpful to gather confirmations and explanations from such a top-tier pro.
It’s easy when we know that there are many things we don’t know.
@@GolfSidekick humility and an open mind will take us a long way in life and golf
@@benwood7132 from your lips to gods ears.
Thanks for allowing us to learn along with you
The best video you have so far.
Top 2
KAHBOOM!!! Gametastic fountain of knowlege once again you have both done it .
Pure gold. Thanks Matt and Eric!!!
Great information, very helpful and what a beautiful practice range.
This is the best video I have ever seen on ball fight control
This is fantastic. What a wonderful coach. Thank you to you both.
Played my best golf ever today using the draw-setup , thanks playa
Great 👍 video Matt. Really awesome instruction. Thanks. 😊
I'd love lessons from Eric
Love this video! My biggest take-away, is that I should trust my instincts more and practice all kinds of shots on the range, instead of only trying to hit down a straight line (which I fail to do anyway).
It's incredible how much of what Eric was explaining just came intuitively to me when I was a kid, just having fun and not focusing on scores. All that, I since have unlearned, listening to swing gurus and trying to find that one consistent, ruler straight shot. But it all came back now.
Saved to My Favourites. Can't wait to hit the range and practice area and explore. Will have to try very hard not to experiment too much during my club tournament tomorrow morning 😅.
A lot of what we do in golf, we start to get doubts from other people and then think we need to do it different. if it aint broke, dont fix it. mostly we just need a word of permission
This is one I'll be coming back to as I figure them out. Thanks Matt!
Just the simplest possible way by keeping variables constant without too much complication
I feel like after this lesson, Matt will never go wrong
Great video MBB! Appreciate the downloadable file, too.
Great video! Thank you playa!
What a lesson thank you for sharing
Great video. Id love break points in the video for the start of each shot type
Me too
@@GolfSidekick Ok well I took this to the range today and was hitting it so much further then normal it was crazy.
Now I don't know what to do with my self. I thought I was just happy to hit my little fade only...
But yes, great video I will be watching again.
Great video. As DJ Khalid says, "and another one! "
Incredible free content. Whaddaman
So very helpful. Thanks much.
Vital shot shape video 🔥
is the shoulder line aligned to target or same as feet on these setups?
best tutorial i have seen on this topic
top 3 at least
great vid! thanks for this
This is a great video. Thank you
Now this vid is damn good thx m8.
This GOLD Jerry! GOLD!!!!
Thanks for the pdf you legend
fantastic just what i need
Great video, is it possible to have a concept about how to backspin?
I’ll try
Can these tips be implemented when doing short game shots around the green? For example, if you want to do a low bump and run chip shot, would you place the ball in the back near your right foot and open the club face, while your stance/shoulder line is square to the target? Also, if you want to do a high lob shot near the green, would "tilting the spine a bit towards the right foot" would do the job?
Give it a try
Everything was explained well. My one question that I feel wasn’t discussed very well is do you change your backswing for the right to left or left to right swing or is it still straight back
It was discussed. Along the foot line
Does the ball position change?
Great lesson.
For YEARS....25 TO BE EXACT, I've struggled putting the ball way back, face ultra closed to get out of the tree line.
As well as ball placement. The differences between forward and back of center are subtle but I over do it.
I really enjoy the live lessons with Eric
What does that do to the distance for each shot?
Eric seems to be one of the best golf instructors on RUclips
If only he was on RUclips
Great content!
I'm curious does this work with the driver and fairway woods as well, or is it a different concept all together.
No. Don’t do it with them.
great tutorial 🎉
Great video 👍
Excellent video
Thanks brother!
I feel like we should all be sending Eric some money. GREAT lesson!!!
The man
Thanks 😊