This ONE Move Added 57 Yards To My Drives!
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2023
- It's no secret that distance is key now in golf. In todays video I will show you one crucial move to optimise your drives so you can hit the ball further and straighter than ever before!
The downswing, impact and follow through are the money zones of the golf swing. I see so many golfers struggle with having the correct amount of shoulder tilt through impact. As a result your angle of attack, club path and overall strike is compromised. This then affects your distance and accuracy. By having the correct amount of side bend and tilt through impact you will optimise your impact conditions helping you your drivers longer and straighter than ever before.
In this video I run through a series of downswing drills, impact drills and follow through drills that will help you learn how to extend the lead side of your body correctly through impact. Do this and you might just gain 57 yards like me!
Check out this video and like always let me know what other golf coaching videos you would like to see!
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Hi everyone, curious to hear what your LONGEST DRIVE EVER is?
Longest was about 330. Down hill, down wind & on rock hard fairways 😂
@@lewiswilliams931 still a big 300 plus drive!
285 m. That’s what, about 311 y?
I was maybe 20 years old when I did that. There was some wind behind me but the fairway wasn’t hard.
@@johnflorio3576 300+ club! That’s some good distance there
368 yards is my record, I average around 295.
Great tips mate!
Thank you!
Best explanation I’ve seen for people who swing down on driver. You lose so much distance without a positive attacks angle.
It’s a case by case situation and not a blanket statement of just hit up. Glad you enjoyed it
Love the drill with the two alignment sticks! Tried this down the range and it instantly improved my strike with both driver and irons. Awesome stuff Giles!
Amazing! That’s exactly what we want to hear!
Just wanted to say this is one of the better videos explaining this. Played today for the first time since watching this video and without even practicing it and just focusing on more shoulder tilt had my best driving day in a long time. Zero slices, few slight fades, lots of straight drives, and a few draws.
Amazing! Glad I could help!
Awesome Giles! You gave it a "little bit of a knock!" I like the swing you are promoting in order to generate more distance. I have been using something similar but not quite as severe (after all I'm a senior golfer) but I am definitely generating more distance. I'm trying to takeaway with a left shoulder push and pulling back the right shoulder more and then rebound off of that movement on the downswing. Always a pleasure to watch what you're advocating Giles! Keep up the good work!!
Just a little knock 😉 great to hear you’re working on similar things but also listening/working with your body. Great to hear you’re enjoying the videos
I watch a ton of RUclips golf tips and you have a great way of getting to the point and showing the correct movement. I 100% appreciate how you can say all the words without talking about yourself or making akward jokes... Super solid. Sub'd.
Thank you! I appreciate that & great to hear it’s coming across how I want it too
From Gilles to Giles, this is best explanation of hitting up that I have see, the dril you share are so appropriate for the right move. Well done, very demonstration also.
Thank you Gilles! Great to hear you enjoyed the video
I agree with this. I’m already doing this, and it works for me. I practice on a public driving range. I see a lot of not so good golfers. I share this with them. Especially getting the pressure to their lead leg and the side bend you’re referring to. I’m glad to see this on a video. Giles you seem to offer more great things that will really help. Getting to the lead side and side bend is important with every club…. There’s a lot of power stored doing this.
Exactly that & it’s great to hear you’re working on the move with a fantastic understanding. Thank you for sharing the video
Just discovered your videos. I have to say I am highly impressed with your teaching methods. I'm 67 yrs old and love playing golf and always looking to improve. I think your videos will help me tremendously. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Great to hear you’re enjoying my teaching methods!
You described all of my misses with the driver. I've always been inconsistent with it. Great advice I'm going to work on this
Good luck!
Great and effective and inspiring presentation! Thank you, Giles!!!
Thank you so much!
Brilliant Giles , it's the body action that creates speed , you explained it perfectly
Exactly that! The big muscles are the e hinge of the swing
Fantastic video man. I appreciate the fact that you got out of breath too because these drills have me on the floor.
This might be the best sequencing video I’ve ever seen. Great drills.
(369 downhill downwind)
Thank you! I was trying to hide it but I had to have a solid 10 min sit down after 😂 great distance btw!
Well after watching your video I subscribed immediately. This one was one of the best driver tip I ever saw. Thanks so much.
Thank you! Great to hear you enjoyed the video!
Spot on here sir. I focus on getting the left shoulder through and the right side just follows.
Exactly that! Hopefully it’s getting you some great results
0:13 Hi Giles, I'm not one to post comments but I have to say that your advice is head and shoulders above some other on RUclips. You are clear, well explained and provide a solid basis for hopeful golfers like me to learn. Thankyou so much
Wow thank you Andy! It’s amazing the videos are resonating with you & are hopefully helping you with your game!
Crazy to see how much speed you have. I played with a college golfer the other day & he was flying bunkers at 300 yards with ease. It’s awesome to see
The modern game is built off of speed!
Thanks. I've been trying to get more distance on all of my clubs especially my driver. I did notice yesterday when I played my shoulders were too flat and a couple of times I focused on bringing my shoulders down, but kept coming over the top. After watching your video I will practice with the sticks and make improvement. My short game and putting are on point, just getting to the 150 mark not making good contact has been a struggle. I'm a stroke away from making good scores.
Awesome! Hope this helps bring everything together
Ive been struggling with driver for my first golf year, i will try to work on these tips on the range, thank you for an amazing video, earned a sub. keep up the good work, much love from a beginner golfer from Sweden.
Thank you Jonas! Amazing to help
Great tip young bro. I like that chopsticks drill… I am practicing this in my living room without hitting anything. My body is already reporting that I need to get to the range as soon as possible.
The chopsticks is my favourite when it comes to this move! What felt different to you as you were doing it?
@@Gilesgillgolfit’s definitely the feeling of the right shoulder dipping and then powering from the ground and rising up to the finishing posture without falling back. I am surprised I actually don’t have any pains doing this!
@@fairplayer7435 that’s exactly the right feels! That shows your body is working correctly. Keep me posted on how it goes
Thank you for all your videos, they are incredible. You are for me, the one who helped me the most with clear and precise explanations, among all the videos I watched on the net. Excellent work, bravo
Thank you! Great to hear you’re enjoying the content
First time I’ve seen this explained really well - top job 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you Chris! Glad you enjoyed it
Giles, I tried what your showing in this video today and I was smoking it right down the fairway with around 15 extra yards. Thanks and keep up the great work. Us hackers appreciate it.
Amazing to hear! Glad I could help you!
one of the biggest mysteries in golf proper! thx for sharing!
Glad I could help
Outstanding! Tips, tricks, and drills that actually work for the common golfer. Keep em coming!
Thank you! Will do!
Just went out in my field, did the drag drill and hit foam balls with my 7 I about 15 yds farther! Thanks!
@@showmemomaineiac32amazing! Great to hear it’s helping already
Giles, thank you for the distance tips. I haven't played for about 4 years and two years ago I broke my left foot. Even so, I'm going to start playing again. I'm 67 and my last visit to the range I drove about 215 yards. I 'm confident that your tips will translate into a significant increase in distance. God Bless!
Glad you’re enjoying the tips! Hope the left foot doesn’t hold you back from playing golf
Becoming my No 1 RUclips instructor Giles . I know the theory but the drills make me understand it .
The alignment stick drills are class , many thanks
Thank you! Hope I can continue to be No 1
Great drills, easy to understand how they result in the ideal driver swing! Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That’s the cleanest lesson I’ve seen. Well done. 👌🏻
Thanks! 😃
Well done, super drills glad I found you on RUclips.
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for those drills!
Glad you like them!
Just a fantastic lesson!
Thank you!
I'm saving this video. Pure gold!! Subbed mate.
Thank you!
Quality content cheers mate
Thank you mate!
Thanks Giles great info and video love all tips
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love these tips. Thank you
Great to hear you’re enjoying them!
Great Advice drill tips, Can't wait to try it out..
Good luck!
The best driver lesson!👍
Thank you Benjamin!
Incredible again! Why you don’t have 100k subs yet I don’t know
I hope I get there soon!
Wow Sir you are a great instructer and can't wait to do my best to follow your instructions.Will for sure follow your brilliant drills before i take to the range.I know Rome wasn't built in a day but can't wait to making a start and will persevere.Thank you so much for giving us this free lesson as it's pure gold. If i can get 240 carry as my average is only 210 carry i will be in heaven.
Thank you! Good luck and I hope you achieve your goal!
Thank you for this video, mechanics, and form rule the day.
Glad it was helpful!
One of the best driver videos i have seen. Well done
Thank you!
Incredible drills I haven’t seen before now. Brilliant!!!!
Amazing!
I just found your channel and I have to say that you are a very gifted teacher. I always say 99% of teachers in any field are not great. You need to understand the swing and you need to be able to explain what students need to do simply and clearly. You also need sustainable passion! You are in that 1%, no doubt. You explain things so well. Also I note that you respond to all comments which is so important. Your channel is going to be huge, keep up the great work!
Wow thank you so much! Means so much to hear that & makes all the hard work worth it! Thank you
Wow thank you so much! Means so much to hear that & makes all the hard work worth it! Thank you
Great lesson, Giles.
Thank you!
You just gained a new subscriber. You explained perfectly what I’ve been doing wrong. Thank you!
Thank you Brian!
very well explained. im definitely going to try this out.
Thank you! Hope it helps
Great advice! Can you talk a little about the feeling in your shoulders and arms at the top of the swing in transition. My big issue is trying to keep them ‘quiet’ but it’s quite challenging. Thx.
Watch my video coming out tomorrow or Wednesday. That’ll show you why you struggle with it and how to fix it
Awesome tutorial.
I am a right-handed golfer and I have only been playing for a few months. My natural swing feels like I'm pushing my rotation to the ball with my right foot instead of pushing down with my left. (I can compare this to a baseball swing).
I have good days and bad days but I'm practicing 2-3 times a week trying to correct it.
I'm hoping these tips will lead me in the right direction.
I hope this points you in the right direction & helps you improve
Very good tutorial and tips !
Thank you!
Great video!! Right side bend/left side extension = shoulder tilt = big drives.
Thank you! Exactly that!
Best 10 minutes spent . thank you.
Amazing! Thank you
Hey Giles, I hope you see this in all these comments. Just wanted you to know today I felt a real golf swing the way it’s supposed to be. Can’t wait to get back to lessons with you. All the light bulbs went off today. All the feels became real! It all came together finally! Hit everything further and straighter without really trying! Thank you Giles! Be back soon!!
That is amazing! So glad to hear things are clicking into place and I’m looking forward to getting back to work
sure it did
@@shannondetro441 definitely did. Only support here on this channel Shannon
This move helped me find consistency. Thank you :)
You're so welcome!
Great drills!!!
Thank you!
new idea in the form of a new exercise , very interesting . thank you!
No problem
Thank you. Got yourself a new sub.
Amazing! Thank you!
Great tips! Thks
Glad it was helpful!
Exactly what I'm trying to work on! Need some sticks, thank you.
Glad I could help! Plenty on Amazon to get 👍🏻
Hello Giles…Excellent channel. Your videos are so well done and your public speaking is top shelf. I love the visual aids to express your points. They are very thoughtful. Would like to see some playing lessons - even just a few holes. Cheers mate!
Thanks Shawn. I don’t have the gear right now to do playing lessons
@@Gilesgillgolf do you have a patreon account? I’ll kick in some👍
@@shawnsmith1439 I don’t unfortunately. The closet thing I have is my skillest account (link below)
Excellent demo, perfection.
Thank you!
I love this video. Very good explanation. I’m a swing coach. This is spot on
Thank you!
outstanding instruction!
Thank you!
Great explanation. Well done.
Thank you!
The speed you have is crazy! My longest is just over 300 but it was downhill and down wind
Thank you! 300+ club!
I love videos like these i am using every tip that i can find. And they all add up my drive now goes 999+yards with all the tips that RUclips golfers are giving
Comedy class are paying off 👍🏻
Will try this tomorrow!! Thank you!!!!!
Good luck
Fantastic video, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Another great video! Only problem I am having incorporating these moves with irons is that I now find it very hard to hit ball first then turf. Any ideas?
Check setup first and then make sure your clubface is in a good spot. If it’s open you’ll have to throw and lose your angles too early making a divot hard
Just what I need Giles, thanks.
Glad I could help!
This guy is a top quality instructor!
Thank you!
Wow! I like math and physics, and have KNOWN that the tilt in the shoulders is needed. Over the years, I'm sure there was a tilt during the "longer drive" years. (I used to try to "finish high")
Today, standing in the kitchen, trying to do the chopstick drill just with my shoulders - I can really feel my body trying to go to a flat shoulder turn. It takes effort to change, but knowing what I'm striving for sure helps!
Amazing! Know you have a drill that helps you develop the feels for the concept you know you’re trying to achieve
Great video!, going to take some practice for me, I'm old and just started golf. My irons are much better than my driver. I would be happy with 200!
Of course! This game is all about playing for your game and enjoying it too the max
This looks like it should work ! Thank you !
Let me know how you get on!
Really great instruction ...!!
Thank you!
Great video and stick drill. My question is: does the side bend promote an inside club head path? And are you trying to hit up on the ball or does that happen automatically with this technique? Thanks
Yes it does promote more of an inside path and I’m just focusing on the body movements. When you do this the angle of attack will largely take care of itself
If you stop an consider the role the mass of the lead arm in the golf swing you will realize what adding side bend action to the downswing does.
Lead arm and club are, mechanically, very similar to the dual-level action of a Trebuchet which rapidly accelerates a rock in a sling around a more massive and slower moving lever arm. The rock gets flung a great distance in whatever direction that heavier, slower ,moving primary lever is pointing.
When what side bending of the spine affects in the golf swing is the direction and force vector of the lead arm mass relative to ground (affecting gravity assisted acceleration and more distance) and relative to the target line (affecting accuracy). It also affects the shifting of the axis of rotation for the club head during the downswing.
During the backswing and start of the downswing the club head swings around the lead shoulder joint. But as the club force is allowed to pull the trail arm straight the axis of rotation starts to shift to spine then trail shoulder as both arms are pulled straight, then lead arm starts to fold down and trail arm and shoulder socket bear all the swing force. This will occur in swings with and without side bend action; what the side bending does is change the timing of when it occurs.
A swing with side bend will have a more elliptical path which keep the club head tracking near the ball-target line longer. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line so given the same amount of striking force the ball hit straighter will go further. 😊
Thank you!
I believe the longest drive in a PGA tournament (Senior Tournament) was, Mike Austin at the age 0f 64 hitting the ball 515 Yards. In 2004, it was Davis Love III hitting his drive 476 Yards.
A great lesson on Driving. Cant wait to get out and practice it on the range. Thank you.
That’s incredible! Hope this helps!
Actually got t hat wrong. A guy by the name Cooper hit a drive over 787 yards due to it hitting the path lol, however Dustin Johnson hit a drive 489 yards in a match play event, however that is nor accepted as it was in match play? I mean reallY???
Off to the range I go. Im definitely going to incorporate this i to my practice. Lets see what happens. Im a senior and my swing speed has been slowing down..
Be sure to check out my senior golf swing guide too!
@@Gilesgillgolf will do..where can I find it?
@@jzmouse8842 it’s a 35 min which is called something like “easiest swing for senior golfers”
I feel like I just got a real golf lesson. Thank you
Glad I could help 😁
Hi Giles, great stuff as always. What about the grip pressure? Do we keep it light like "holding a baby bird?" I am having a problem trying to maintain a light grip pressure. Can you make a video on that? Tqvm
I’m not a fan of those analogies. I’ve never held a bird before. I’ve done videos on the grip and grip pressure earlier on. The lasso drill helps you find the right pressure
May I have a suggestion You should do a couple of them with slow motion... Your driver shaft flexes like crazy.
Okay will do!
Interesting, I'm going to try this at the range tomorrow.
Just practicing at home I noticed with my shorter clubs like wedges I naturally have that lean and those are my best clubs. But my longer clubs my shoulders are much more flat and I can struggle with them. Going to see if that extra tilt helps.
Let me know how it goes
Wow!! This really works! I tried it on my simulator today and picked up and extra 20-30 yards of carry! Great job and explanation, do you have private lessons!?
That awesome! Yes all private lessons are done on the skillest app. The link is in all of my videos descriptions
Awesome thanks, only thing I noticing now is I’m hitting higher on the face, I moved ball position but still hitting high, I even teed it lower?
@@chrisberger9224 changes are your lead should and lead hip isn’t clearing early enough or your coming down steep
Just starting out. 57yrs old. I fully understand the logic and physics behind your swing. As an older beginner, is there a concern about the stress placed on the back when trying to max it out? Is there a more body friendly version that can sort of achieve similar results regarding weight shift? Thanks
This is body friendly but you can try stack and tilt. Due to the fact we are tilted forwards at address you’ll always need to work into side bend
Great video! Wondering if for you the "feel" on the downswing is more a push with the right side or more of a pull up and back with the left? Thanks for your thoughts.
For me it’s a pull with the left but that won’t be the same for everyone
@@Gilesgillgolf Thanks!
Lovely video. Is there anything you can do while doing this to reduce stress on your lower back? Thank you
Make sure your posture is great at address and only rotate as much as your body lets you. I’ve just posted a video (45 mins ago) that will run you through all of this
I think a lot of amateurs get into this movement by trying to fix an early extension. They end up not extending at all because they get scared of standing up out of posture.
But you actually need to stand up (extend) once you have shifted weight to your lead side. As you feel you stand up, it actually creates rotation and clubhead speed as it releases.
You do always extend but like in the name players do it too early. It’s understanding how to get into the right position and then extend from there
Oooh !!! Good one. I will certainly report back. I can tell you that my carry at this moment with a Ping G410 plus is only about 200 yds. with range balls. If I hit the back fence that will be about 225 yds. so we'll see. My goal has been just a bit more I would like to see 235 but that's a bit of an ask given my age. 235 yds. with some rollout would be very satisfactory because actual play would be with a much better golf ball.
You’ll usually see about a 10% difference between range balls and normal balls but hopefully these tips can help you get over the line consistently
Giles you have explained this brilliantly! Awesome job! Question though.... I'm 60 with a not so great back (and I'm 6'-3"). I do have an upper single digit handicap, so I feel my game is "decent". My question is... will this help someone of my age (not having a young buck back like yourself)? I'd love to be able to hit further with more consistency, thus shaving strokes and ultimately lower the fatigue in my back!
It will for sure help you! I’ve done a video on the seniors guide to the golf swing so be sure to check that out
@@Gilesgillgolf fantastic - thanks!
@@badgolfer63 no problem
Giles, it he chopstick drill applicable to irons, hybirds, etc., in addition to the driver? Great videos!
Yes it is. Works great for all clubs
@@Gilesgillgolf- I’m assuming that the ball position would change for the iron chopstick drill, as you are trying to compress the ball rather than hit up with the driver ?
Thanks for this video. Worked great for me distance wise and got rid of my slice. In fact I found this more effective than changing my grip, stance, ball position, or swing path.
Yes often the easiest and best way to give a slice is by starting with the basics
Very helpful video. Are those drills good for every club?, or just driver?. I assume the drills are good for iron shots too?.
Yes they are great for every club. Great to hear you enjoyed the video
@@Gilesgillgolf thanks .
@@andyhodgson7692 no problem!
well explained bruv.
Thank you
Great video. Thanks. I eill go to the range once it stops raining.
Thank you! Hope it stops raining soon
@@Gilesgillgolf I was able to play 9 before the rain appeared
@@larrym3280 hope it went well
I just practiced the chopsticks drill in front of the computer. That's a great feeling.
Amazing! That will be massive for you!
Superb
Thank you!
Would love to see your spin. Those numbers look at lot like mine with that issue. I sometimes get 4000 rpm and dont mean to.
Spin is around 2200-2600
this is pretty sweet. i average 270 yards with 2-3 300 yard driver around with wind behind but i know i m doing it wrong, and my playing partners mock me because i hit one in the middle of the fair way but tell them i didnt get all of it. QUESTION should I try and give some of this to my irons?
Thank you! This move is great for accuracy and distance so I hope it helps!