Newbies like me told to never move the left foot, elbows locked to your sides, left arm straight. But that means nothing flows naturally. Seeing how effortlessly you swing the club, and not afraid to let both heels come off the ground, as the body does naturally, the whole process just seems so simple, more effective and enjoyable. And the same principle applies to all clubs, not just driver. Another great video from the master.
Badminton players may have difficulty with this, but could also have an advantage in putting this relaxed swing idea. Tennis players will have most difficulties with this because of the idea of keeping the tennis wrist solid. Squash players should feel this as a natural part of their strike pattern and thus adapt easily to this golf idea. I gave up playing, then coaching badminton and squash, to play golf - it was an age and mobility decision. So why is it that in my later years, particularly in the last three months, this easy relaxed swing idea has disappeared from my game? I am now convinced that the reason for these degradation in golf results is because I'm putting more effort, determination and aggression in to replace the gradual loss in flexibility. So thank you for this heads up reminder that really stressed muscles move more slowly, especially when control ideas have crept into the swing. I'm going back to old man relaxed swing, instead of once younger man looking for previous results.
Great lesson Danny. Coincidentally, I've introduced 3 non-stop effortless, relaxed swings as my pre-shot routine. It's been very helpful in 'letting go', particularly driving.
Another brilliant video. I have watched you since last February and I have developed a repeatable swing but still lacking the consistent distance. The heavy bag drill is something I can add to my strength training to promote the muscle memory. My new swing thoughts are: think loose and turn the right hip back. YOU ARE THE BEST!
Thank you for another very helpful video & excellent practice plan. My golf course is now open so I look forward to following your clear advice. My hope is for a few extra yards rather than a large increase of distance. Back pocket back. Not a lot of different swing thoughts.
It feels nice to be validated. I played baseball til i couldnt, and this is how i swing a bat. So golf seemed like it would be a fairly easy transition and be a little more kind to my body. And it may have been a smooth transition if i had the right instructor for me. I spent 15 years without the joy (and frustration) of playing golf. Your videos have helped me fall in love with the game again. Thank you.
Spot on Danny. I've started to transfer weight slightly before the top of my back swing. Automatically adds that essential rhythm. Straighter, further for less effort!
Yes, everyone knows the weight transfer to the lead side needs to happen before the top of the backswing and we all try to achieve this but I’ve NEVER heard anyone explain the simple reason for doing this i.e. if we don’t do this, we’d lose balance (or even fall over in an extreme situation). It’s simple physics really, like as kids we’d stand in the middle of a see-saw and try not to let the ends bang in the ground (does that make sense ? 😀) Brilliant Vid !
Wonderful and as always a very friendly way to explain things. Especially the words about "accepting" one´s personal limitations. I - with 63 years of age, battle with that stiffness! When teeing up at hole one I will always imagine your swing as an exaple of effortless and yet dynamic power. A pity that my brazilian wife has problems understanding you speaking quite rapidly, she is so talented but not much into learning via videos like me. I have to translate the basic informations into portuguese all the time but the images are already helpful. Thank you very much!
Brilliant, all so true. I play well when i get weight through, i tend to stay bank trail side to protect my knee, and then the strike is crap. Great stuff
Danny, excellent tuition and some super thoughts in here to move ones golf onto the next level. Could you consider doing a piece on the psychology of the golf swing. By this I mean taking the course characteristics out of play and just swinging freely. I always play a new course better!! With no existing scar tissue 😢 Im currently trying to just swing naturally and ignore what's in front of me. Im assuming the ball doesn't know where the hazards are, however I do and that impacts the result 😂 Anyway just a thought for your thoughts. Ray. Perth WA
great lesson thanks! In the past when i first started watching your videos, I found that in the trying to copy your swing i would end up going too much inside with the backswing, but now lve learnt overtime how to set the backswing properly so ive fixed that issue with my wrists. I wish knew about this when i first started watching your videos. Ive learnt a lot of useful tips otherwise about how to swing the golf club properly and better 😊
Excellent video, just noticed that you started your practice swing always with a swing forward - also found in other you tube videos; think this also helps those losen up the swing and helps to be in the right plane- see your drill with the bag where you also start opposite direction…
So amazing how you effortlessly get over 300 yards. Tense shoulders are my worst enemy. Will try shaking them up like you showed us. Thx and roll on 1.5 m subscribers!
Great content and informative coaching Danny I’ve been working on relaxing the tension in the forearms to be more relaxed the difference in shots is so much better,to have a firm grip sometimes puts tension in your arms so for me it’s getting the balance,also working on relaxing the shoulders before taking the shot.Still work to do on the transfer to the lead side as I’ve got a problem with the trail knee I find it interesting your action through the feet to transfer to the lead side great coaching Danny beers up mister 🍻🍻
Thanks danny. Would love to hear your thihghts on the orange whip trainer for this instead of the shopping bag. Do you think it helps with free flowing swing?
Hi Danny. What is working for me is when you had the guides on the ground with the hands on the inside line and the club head on the outside line. Thanks
It all looks so simple - and frustratingly for me it isn’t - maybe a trip to Canterbury for a sprinkle of your magic fairy dust within a one-to-one lesson in the New Year is needed!
I did this this past year and it work great for a couple of weeks. Then i believe i started relaxing my wrist and face was wide open at impact. So after that I was trying to fix that and all of a sudden Im back to all the swing thoughts again. Ugh
How could I book a private lesson with you, Danny? I've completely lost my driver ability no matter what I do at the moment!? It's driving me nuts - no pun intended!
Hello, I totally agree, the swing movement should be as natural as possible, the same way you slap in a face of someone. In the slap your body is naturally sincronized during the back swing and the follow through and I think nobody thinks about body weight transfer! What comes next, I can imagine! 😂😂😂
Danny, just a quick note about last weeks video. In addition to recent lessons with my clubs Pro, I took it to driving rangevon Thursday then played on Friday (yesterday) and what a difference it made. Much straighter drives, neant my second shot was towards the green and not a recovery onto the fairway. So thank you very much. Keep the great videos coming, I'll certainly appreciate them. All the best.
Newbies like me told to never move the left foot, elbows locked to your sides, left arm straight. But that means nothing flows naturally. Seeing how effortlessly you swing the club, and not afraid to let both heels come off the ground, as the body does naturally, the whole process just seems so simple, more effective and enjoyable. And the same principle applies to all clubs, not just driver. Another great video from the master.
Badminton players may have difficulty with this, but could also have an advantage in putting this relaxed swing idea. Tennis players will have most difficulties with this because of the idea of keeping the tennis wrist solid. Squash players should feel this as a natural part of their strike pattern and thus adapt easily to this golf idea. I gave up playing, then coaching badminton and squash, to play golf - it was an age and mobility decision. So why is it that in my later years, particularly in the last three months, this easy relaxed swing idea has disappeared from my game? I am now convinced that the reason for these degradation in golf results is because I'm putting more effort, determination and aggression in to replace the gradual loss in flexibility.
So thank you for this heads up reminder that really stressed muscles move more slowly, especially when control ideas have crept into the swing. I'm going back to old man relaxed swing, instead of once younger man looking for previous results.
You can do it Ian
Great lesson Danny. Coincidentally, I've introduced 3 non-stop effortless, relaxed swings as my pre-shot routine. It's been very helpful in 'letting go', particularly driving.
Sounds great Ian
Another brilliant video. I have watched you since last February and I have developed a repeatable swing but still lacking the consistent distance. The heavy bag drill is something I can add to my strength training to promote the muscle memory. My new swing thoughts are: think loose and turn the right hip back.
YOU ARE THE BEST!
Thank you for another very helpful video & excellent practice plan.
My golf course is now open so I look forward to following your clear advice.
My hope is for a few extra yards rather than a large increase of distance.
Back pocket back. Not a lot of different swing thoughts.
You are my favorite instructor. You explain things in a way where i understand it. Thanks for all your content.
You are very welcome
I love the idea of effortlessness and letting go. Thank you
Great advice again! Thanks Danny, you are the best...
I appreciate that Peter, love to hear how you get on
It feels nice to be validated.
I played baseball til i couldnt, and this is how i swing a bat. So golf seemed like it would be a fairly easy transition and be a little more kind to my body. And it may have been a smooth transition if i had the right instructor for me. I spent 15 years without the joy (and frustration) of playing golf.
Your videos have helped me fall in love with the game again. Thank you.
Really happy to help Darnell
Thanks for the lesson as always Danny
Spot on Danny. I've started to transfer weight slightly before the top of my back swing. Automatically adds that essential rhythm. Straighter, further for less effort!
Excellent Danny, as ever you keep it simple and relatable.
I appreciate that!
Yes, everyone knows the weight transfer to the lead side needs to happen before the top of the backswing and we all try to achieve this but I’ve NEVER heard anyone explain the simple reason for doing this i.e. if we don’t do this, we’d lose balance (or even fall over in an extreme situation). It’s simple physics really, like as kids we’d stand in the middle of a see-saw and try not to let the ends bang in the ground (does that make sense ? 😀)
Brilliant Vid !
Absolutely Philip, one doesn’t need to think about transferring our weight. If you swing the club with momentum our bodies will naturally respond
Danny another brilliant video
Really kind Stephen
I like these driver tips and will try it but the one starting with both feet together that worked so good!!!
Great to hear!
Wonderful and as always a very friendly way to explain things. Especially the words about "accepting" one´s personal limitations. I - with 63 years of age, battle with that stiffness! When teeing up at hole one I will always imagine your swing as an exaple of effortless and yet dynamic power. A pity that my brazilian wife has problems understanding you speaking quite rapidly, she is so talented but not much into learning via videos like me. I have to translate the basic informations into portuguese all the time but the images are already helpful. Thank you very much!
Great explanation as always Danny, you’ve helped my game improve this year, thank you 👍🏼
Simply brilliant danny I'm too tense and this is simple and makes common sense relaxed and just swing with momentum 👍
Thanks Iain 😊
Thanks mate. Soo good
That’s really kind Jan thank you
Fantastic lesson Danny , well done 👍
Glad you liked it! Alan
Excellent Danny!! Love this one.....
Many thanks!!
Brilliant, all so true. I play well when i get weight through, i tend to stay bank trail side to protect my knee, and then the strike is crap. Great stuff
Great video Danny. I use kettlebell and orange whip to help create loose feeling.
What kettle bell exercises do u do for this? Curious. I also have the orange whip and feels it helps tremendously with sewuencing
That sounds great Russ
A 10kg kettle bell works great
Thanks again Danny .
My pleasure! Ronald 👍
Great lesson, thanks Danny
Thanks Alex 👍
Well done Danny 👏 😊
Thank you again Roy
Danny, excellent tuition and some super thoughts in here to move ones golf onto the next level. Could you consider doing a piece on the psychology of the golf swing. By this I mean taking the course characteristics out of play and just swinging freely. I always play a new course better!! With no existing scar tissue 😢 Im currently trying to just swing naturally and ignore what's in front of me. Im assuming the ball doesn't know where the hazards are, however I do and that impacts the result 😂 Anyway just a thought for your thoughts. Ray. Perth WA
I think that’s a great idea
great lesson thanks! In the past when i first started watching your videos, I found that in the trying to copy your swing i would end up going too much inside with the backswing, but now lve learnt overtime how to set the backswing properly so ive fixed that issue with my wrists. I wish knew about this when i first started watching your videos. Ive learnt a lot of useful tips otherwise about how to swing the golf club properly and better 😊
Great to hear Stuart
Love this 👌
Hope it helps
Terry Cork
Great one Danny
Thanks so much Terry
Excellent video, just noticed that you started your practice swing always with a swing forward - also found in other you tube videos; think this also helps those losen up the swing and helps to be in the right plane- see your drill with the bag where you also start opposite direction…
It really does, it helps with momentum
You are STILL the Master Danny.......
Thanks so much for the support
Great video Danny . Does this apply even to short irons as well?
Absolutely David, will have more videos to come soon
So amazing how you effortlessly get over 300 yards. Tense shoulders are my worst enemy. Will try shaking them up like you showed us. Thx and roll on 1.5 m subscribers!
You can do it!
Wow. So simple and effortless. Can’t wait to try this. Does this work for irons as well so are there any differences? Thanks so much Danny 🎉
It really does Mike, I will create a video for irons too
Danke!
You are very welcome
Great content and informative coaching Danny I’ve been working on relaxing the tension in the forearms to be more relaxed the difference in shots is so much better,to have a firm grip sometimes puts tension in your arms so for me it’s getting the balance,also working on relaxing the shoulders before taking the shot.Still work to do on the transfer to the lead side as I’ve got a problem with the trail knee I find it interesting your action through the feet to transfer to the lead side great coaching Danny beers up mister 🍻🍻
Thanks so much Trevor, and yes getting that balance right between a firm enough grip and relaxed arms is key
Another great video Danny, as always I would say !!! Manuel from 🇮🇹 🇮🇹🇮🇹
Glad you enjoyed it! Manuel 👍
Thanks danny. Would love to hear your thihghts on the orange whip trainer for this instead of the shopping bag. Do you think it helps with free flowing swing?
Not really, the shopping bag is great as it is heavier and promotes a wonderful feel
Playing in an hour - so glad I watched this.
I have just bought a Rypstick - is this a good way to achieve what is in your video?
I prefer a heavy towel as there is flexibility in the towel and you can feel it snap
Love the videos, so easy to follow. I use a mini driver, will this concept still work the same.
Yes, absolutely Toby
Hi Danny. What is working for me is when you had the guides on the ground with the hands on the inside line and the club head on the outside line. Thanks
That’s great, I think the understanding of this is the foundation to our entire golf swings
Hi Danny, the link to how to swing with irons didn't come up at the end, can you share it please. Great lesson
It all looks so simple - and frustratingly for me it isn’t - maybe a trip to Canterbury for a sprinkle of your magic fairy dust within a one-to-one lesson in the New Year is needed!
Thank you for this vidéo ; i like very much your concept of a circle . But how to find the angle of this circle ? Angle path ?
Would love to see Danny Maude play a round or two with some RUclips Golf influencers (i.e. Good Good Guys, Golf Girl Games maybe)! 😀
Can’t wait to try this out at our simulator…😊
Have fun Krister
I did this this past year and it work great for a couple of weeks. Then i believe i started relaxing my wrist and face was wide open at impact. So after that I was trying to fix that and all of a sudden Im back to all the swing thoughts again. Ugh
I wish I could effortlessly hit my driver 315 yards 😂, another great video Danny. I’m off to the range now to practice.
You can do it Steven
Ernest Jones
Legend
How could I book a private lesson with you, Danny? I've completely lost my driver ability no matter what I do at the moment!? It's driving me nuts - no pun intended!
Hi David of course 👍
Who'd have ever imagined that a dude swinging a heavy bag with his butt in the camera would gain 1.4million followers? 😂😂😂
Great stuff!
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👍🤞🏌️♂️
Best make sure you don't have a carton of eggs in your shopping when you do the drill.
Hello, I totally agree, the swing movement should be as natural as possible, the same way you slap in a face of someone. In the slap your body is naturally sincronized during the back swing and the follow through and I think nobody thinks about body weight transfer! What comes next, I can imagine! 😂😂😂
That image can work too
Wish my mishits went 236.2!! 😂
Wish my good hits went 236.2 😂
Danny, just a quick note about last weeks video. In addition to recent lessons with my clubs Pro, I took it to driving rangevon Thursday then played on Friday (yesterday) and what a difference it made. Much straighter drives, neant my second shot was towards the green and not a recovery onto the fairway. So thank you very much. Keep the great videos coming, I'll certainly appreciate them. All the best.
Thanks glad your golf is going well and the videos are helping 👍
First!
Wooohooo, thanks for your support
It’s a cracking lesson again this week, you lucky golfers. Method and mind management in this one. Thanks Danny & Leo.
I went to the range last weekend and hit a drive with 265 carry. Well chuffed considering the balls are not great😅
Amazing !!