This is a great video. For years I’ve wondered why in the heck I should incorporate the waggle into my pre-shot routine. Here, you provided an excellent functional explanation for the waggle.
Zach, you are blessed with a very calming golf teaching technique. Whenever l see you come on w a new video, my blood pressure goes down about 20 points. Then l play and it goes up again.
This video covers all the important aspects of the golf swing. Really focusing on lag, club shaft lean and covering the ball has made a world of difference in my ball striking. Great video!
Tried it yesterday at the range and it really did help in many ways. Improved consistency, power, and direction. Who could ask for more. Thanks to you and Ben. 😊
Excellent video. I loved The Five Fundementals, but this really crystallizes the purpose and benefits of the waggle. I'm going back to it. Properly! Thanks Zach.
This is huge. I recently read Hogan's book and have been working on my swing for the past year and a half...time for some lessons but I laughed when your video came up in the algorithm because I do this waggle already subconsciously...just started within the last couple months. Never picked it up because someone told me to, just started doing it. It helps center me, and gets me calm, gets my swing in motion without standing over the ball too long.
This is great! If there's one thing I used to do, that I don't now, it's the waggle! As you demonstrated, I practice the take away. If you think about it, you'll see that the waggle is practicing "the release". That is something you have to time perfectly. What a great way to practice it right before you swing!
Great vid, you need a delicate little pitch close to the green you would do slow small little waggles you want a powerful drive on a long hole you waggle a little more forceful and as you explain you have to do it correctly
Zach great video. Early 50s, Right-handed golfer with hip arthritis in left hip. Any suggestions for players with hip mobility issues on changes to the swing to minimize impact on the hips?
Looking for some clarity, or affirmation. So when the trail wrist bends backwards it causing the trail elbow to in toward are in front of hip. The lead arm rotates away from the target which places the back of the lead hand facing away from my body. As I rotate away from the ball these hand and forearm positions are maintained. Does the foreman rotate or twist toward the target in the diwnswing?
Really interesting Zach. I am re-reading Hogan now. I feel like I misinterpreted the text in the past. Hogan describes the swing as an extension of the waggle. However, unless the turn and waggle are blended on the backswing one can fall into the trap of waggling first then moving into the backswing which rolls the forearms inside and early with an open face. I have struggled with this habit since and am only now starting to better understand the blend and ensure I turn correctly in the backswing.
Well, the waggle doesn't roll the left forearm; or open the face. Hogan tells us to make a "downwards rotation of the left hand in the waggle", which is key. And, if you waggle the club back, then just simply move your arms towards the ball, you will find that the clubface is square to the target. Obviously, that is not how we would return the club to the ball in the waggle, but, this proves that the club doesn't open in the waggle. And, when we make a downwards rotation of the left hand, in the waggle, it extends the extensors in the hand. This then enables us to extend the extensors, as we push back with the left arm, in the actual takeaway. A great way to get a feel for this is to hold the club out to your left, with your left hand; and, then press your hand in front of the clubhead. This will extend the hand; and, it will actually set the club in motion, on the correct arc.
I guess I have to keep practicing. If I don’t start back swing with my hands pushed back like the waggle then I just can’t get at impact with right hand angled backwards to hit down. Will keep practicing. Great waggle 👍
Hi, i see Tiger does nothing during take away with his left wrist while some suggest twisting down the left wrist as in the picture from Ben ( bowing). I wonder what makes the waggle happen: the left shoulder down going back and the right elbow tucked in going forward?
Hey Zach, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and repurpose your long videos into highly engaging shorts? I can also make high CTR thumbnails for your channel
Yes, "as ye waggle so shall ye swing"; but, i want to tell you that there is a new and improved way of waggling the club, which actually integrates the waggle into our pre swing routine. If you grip the club lightly, when you initially take your grip, at address; and, then raise your position, to look up at the target, the weight of the club will actually press the club up against the heel pad of your left hand. This arches the hand slightly; and, it, also, presses the hand fowards, which, in effect, waggles the club back. The extensors, in the hand, extend passively, which gives the hand more flexion. The club is returned to the ball in exactly the same way as you would normally return it to the ball in the waggle- by pressing the index finger side of the left hand towards the adjacent thumb pad of the right hand, which is, also, how the club is returned to the ball from the top of the backswing.
Was very interested in learning about this training method. However after watching for about 20 minutes and having to force myself to stay awake after he kept on repeating himself over and over again I finally gave up. I hope he eventually got to the end of his story in under an hour.
you can blow your nose as well. Guys, stop picking up bad habits. The more you incorporate extra things to your swing, the more you start thinking and your buddies going to not like playing with you for taking too long.
![I.N "HALLUCINATION" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/n5B5q1Hwt_U/mqdefault.jpg)
This is a great video. For years I’ve wondered why in the heck I should incorporate the waggle into my pre-shot routine. Here, you provided an excellent functional explanation for the waggle.
Zach, you are blessed with a very calming golf teaching technique. Whenever l see you come on w a new video, my blood pressure goes down about 20 points.
Then l play and it goes up again.
That is the best thing I have heard all week. Made my crappy day much better 😂
This video covers all the important aspects of the golf swing.
Really focusing on lag, club shaft lean and covering the ball has made a world of difference in my ball striking.
Great video!
I do this and it helps focus before you swing.It also helps concentrating to hit up thru the ball.
Tried it yesterday at the range and it really did help in many ways. Improved consistency, power, and direction. Who could ask for more. Thanks to you and Ben. 😊
Excellent video. I loved The Five Fundementals, but this really crystallizes the purpose and benefits of the waggle. I'm going back to it. Properly! Thanks Zach.
Glad it was helpful!
This is huge. I recently read Hogan's book and have been working on my swing for the past year and a half...time for some lessons but I laughed when your video came up in the algorithm because I do this waggle already subconsciously...just started within the last couple months. Never picked it up because someone told me to, just started doing it. It helps center me, and gets me calm, gets my swing in motion without standing over the ball too long.
This is great! If there's one thing I used to do, that I don't now, it's the waggle! As you demonstrated, I practice the take away. If you think about it, you'll see that the waggle is practicing "the release". That is something you have to time perfectly. What a great way to practice it right before you swing!
Thank you for the waggle-reinforcement. Used to waggle - need to get back to this basic.
Great vid, you need a delicate little pitch close to the green you would do slow small little waggles you want a powerful drive on a long hole you waggle a little more forceful and as you explain you have to do it correctly
I was doing the waggle wrong, so I stopped doing it, Now I know the right way to do a Waggle. Thanks!! Great advice
Glad to help
Thx for the waggle video, looking forward to getting to the range to practice it
Boy those are some pretty amazing observations and applications Zach. Thank you for this.
Zach great video. Early 50s, Right-handed golfer with hip arthritis in left hip. Any suggestions for players with hip mobility issues on changes to the swing to minimize impact on the hips?
Looking for some clarity, or affirmation. So when the trail wrist bends backwards it causing the trail elbow to in toward are in front of hip. The lead arm rotates away from the target which places the back of the lead hand facing away from my body. As I rotate away from the ball these hand and forearm positions are maintained. Does the foreman rotate or twist toward the target in the diwnswing?
Really interesting Zach. I am re-reading Hogan now. I feel like I misinterpreted the text in the past. Hogan describes the swing as an extension of the waggle. However, unless the turn and waggle are blended on the backswing one can fall into the trap of waggling first then moving into the backswing which rolls the forearms inside and early with an open face. I have struggled with this habit since and am only now starting to better understand the blend and ensure I turn correctly in the backswing.
You are an exactly right. Waggle is a part of the backswing feel, but not the beginning.
Zach thanks for confirming. Really enjoyed the video!
Well, the waggle doesn't roll the left forearm; or open the face. Hogan tells us to make a "downwards rotation of the left hand in the waggle", which is key. And, if you waggle the club back, then just simply move your arms towards the ball, you will find that the clubface is square to the target. Obviously, that is not how we would return the club to the ball in the waggle, but, this proves that the club doesn't open in the waggle. And, when we make a downwards rotation of the left hand, in the waggle, it extends the extensors in the hand. This then enables us to extend the extensors, as we push back with the left arm, in the actual takeaway. A great way to get a feel for this is to hold the club out to your left, with your left hand; and, then press your hand in front of the clubhead. This will extend the hand; and, it will actually set the club in motion, on the correct arc.
Zach. I like this waggle. I am planning on going to go back swing from that waggle position. What do you think?
Don’t start the swing from that waggle position, while playing, needs to move there fluidly. But definitely some practice would be great.
I guess I have to keep practicing. If I don’t start back swing with my hands pushed back like the waggle then I just can’t get at impact with right hand angled backwards to hit down.
Will keep practicing. Great waggle 👍
Great demo of Hogans waggle!..Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it
I never knew this! Great swing preview-feel.
Glad you like it!
Hi, i see Tiger does nothing during take away with his left wrist while some suggest twisting down the left wrist as in the picture from Ben ( bowing). I wonder what makes the waggle happen: the left shoulder down going back and the right elbow tucked in going forward?
Will start incorporating that. Irons only or driver too?
Nope any full swing
Hey Zach, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made.
I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and repurpose your long videos into highly engaging shorts? I can also make high CTR thumbnails for your channel
사소한것 같지만 아주 중요한 레슨입니다.
감사합니다.
Very good Zach.
Thanks Ron
Great job Dude!!! With love from Russia as always!
Nice glad to have you tuning in.
Should I take club back in same direction as waggle is going back?
Yes, "as ye waggle so shall ye swing"; but, i want to tell you that there is a new and improved way of waggling the club, which actually integrates the waggle into our pre swing routine. If you grip the club lightly, when you initially take your grip, at address; and, then raise your position, to look up at the target, the weight of the club will actually press the club up against the heel pad of your left hand. This arches the hand slightly; and, it, also, presses the hand fowards, which, in effect, waggles the club back. The extensors, in the hand, extend passively, which gives the hand more flexion. The club is returned to the ball in exactly the same way as you would normally return it to the ball in the waggle- by pressing the index finger side of the left hand towards the adjacent thumb pad of the right hand, which is, also, how the club is returned to the ball from the top of the backswing.
Moe Norman best ball stricker of all
Yes sir
Nope. Dude played awfull at the masters. Lol.
You haven't Heard the blister story then
Thats Pete cowen spinning the arm down lmao
Now go sleep
Was very interested in learning about this training method. However after watching for about 20 minutes and having to force myself to stay awake after he kept on repeating himself over and over again I finally gave up. I hope he eventually got to the end of his story in under an hour.
ok.... Right.... Okay... Right... Ok.... Right... Okay.... Right.... Ok.... Right.....
Working on that 🤫
This is for people with higher swing speed, for lower swing speeds this will be detrimental for distance and ball flight.
A ball shot? Is a joke. 😡
you can blow your nose as well. Guys, stop picking up bad habits. The more you incorporate extra things to your swing, the more you start thinking and your buddies going to not like playing with you for taking too long.