POWERFUL GOLF SWING LESSON | The Left Leg In Crazy Detail
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How would you like to know what exactly the left leg does while a golf swing is being performed? Did you know that when moved correctly the left leg corrects other key components of the golf swing? Well, it can! Your hips would square out, less chunking, and increasing contact are just a few. So if you feel like you bend in your swing or bump your hips, this powerful golf swing lesson video is for you. Let's learn how to correct these and build a stronger smoother swing! Let's get started!
I look forward to working with you much more in the future with Top Speed Golf. Good luck with your golf.
Clay Ballard
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Sir. You are teaching the most athletic and correct swing I have seen. And I have been studying the golf swing for three decades.
This is such an epiphany type of moment when you realize how much power and how well your body rotates by applying pressure with lead leg and pressing down and out. This is gold man
I’ve got to say, the point you made about the leg pushing in different directions made a huge difference in my swing. I’m such an arm swinger and slice it, thinking about that one thing got me using my legs and I started crushing 300+ bombs. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Great content, external rotation of left leg in backswing, never thought of that move and has totally change my swing
Thanks for the suggestion.
This is gold. You could also say that the left knee move automatically shallows the club. Best video I've seen in awhile. Thanks Clay.. great communication and instruction.
Thanks Cuda!
Incredible demos, this guy is a real student of the swing and he is able to explain and demonstrate with total clarity.
Very clear instruction and make sense. Great job, Clay, please keep them coming!
Thanks. Will do!
I had AMAZING results by rotating the left femur in my backswing. I always had difficulty starting my downswing because all my torque was on my right side and my left side was not very engaged and everything in downswing seemed to happen from “back there”. With the torque created on left side starting down is simplified. Just start unwinding the torque in upper left leg and everything else happens naturally. Hallelujah!!! And many thanks!!
Thanks for sharing! Keep up the good work!
Clay you are a beast of a teacher...continued success! Will be send many students your way!
Thank you very much!! That made my day!
Best instruction on RUclips
Wow, thanks Conor!
Man Clay this is some good stuff. I've taken many lessons from several instructors that could not solve my problems, it's always been my lower body. Pretty much had to figure it out myself
What did the deer score?
Another Jewel of information that you share with us! You make this game a lot more interesting when you know what to work on! Thanks T
Thanks Todd! Keep up the good work! The swing keeps looking better!
great instruction. thanks.
Hi Everyone! Clay and his team have been my online coaches for the last 2 years or so. I've learned so much and improved a lot by sticking with these guys. Anyway, On the subject of legs, the latest thing I'm learning is the importance of "soft knees". I've struggled with this for a long time. I didn't really understand what this meant exactly. I used to really flex my leg muscles (quads and calves) in an effort to keep things where they need to be, mainly knee flex, but this made me super stiff throughout the whole swing and especially the back swing causing a really short backswing, which to lead to me rushing my downswing, loss of power, etc.... I found out, by accident really, that if I relaxed my legs, while maintaining the right amount of knee flex, etc., I could turn my hips on the back swing way more easily leading to more of a shoulder turn and more power. I'm still getting used to this physically as I've done the wrong way for so long. I feel like I'm losing sight of the ball on my back swing, but as I practice it more and more, I'm getting used to it. I'm feeling good about it. Anyway, I always focused a lot on a relaxed grip to relieve tension in my arms and upper body, but I never thought about relaxing my legs. This has changed a lot. I'm really excited about this discovery. I'm feeling more relaxed, head to toe and my swing feels a lot smoother while getting more distance.
By the way, I give kudos to Clay and the guys. I'm just a regular customer/student. I don't get anything for saying they're good. They just are that good and I don't mind promoting a great product.
Thanks for sharing!
This has always been my big problem. Brilliant explanation Many thanks
Wonderful clear instructions i haven't seen anyone explain how the left leg works i have been using my leg leg all wrong for a life time so much instruction about plane plane plane not nearly enough about the left leg and how it should work thanks so much for this very important enlightening video
very clear instruction. It just makes perfect sense.
Thanks! Play well!
Clay
Well explained, I finally understand after 4 years of playing.
Excellent video! Makes perfect sense to me why I have had these issues. Excessive hip bump, not enough rotation. But it was functional because I wasn't shallowing the club. Now that I know how to do that it makes perfect sense to do this to square the face.
Hi Coolness201
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad this video was able to clarify your hip bump. Sounds like a game changer for you! Keep up the good work!
Just a great video. Great!
Thanks Nick!
Lovely, just lovely, Clay...
Thanks!
Fantastic vid!...externally rotating left leg is key.....need a drill to get 'over-there' on the left leg.....
I've been "playing" for about 18 years and I once dropped my hcp to a 12, but it didn't stay there long and I quit golf for about 5 years. Now I'm back to the game and I took some very expensive lessons that helped me identify my issues, but I had no success in fixing those errors. With the help of recording my swing, and a full membership at topspeedgolf.com, I'm finally seeing some progress in my swing. It's been only two weeks of doing the drills and practicing, but the quality of my contact is improving dramatically. I'm standing up a lot less in my downswing, I'm swinging from inside to out, and my lag has gone from an awful casting motion to actually seeing some lag. All thanks to this guys videos. Best 50$ I've ever spent on golf.
Hi Guitarlos L, you and people like you are the reason why we do these videos. With your support we have been able to get to the main issues in the golf swing and find key elements in why we do the opposite and how we can fix them. As the saying goes " If you help enough people get what they want, you can have everything you want". Let us know how your game develops, keep on grinding my friend ~ Andrew | TSG Instructor
Outstanding video clay
Love it
❤️🇺🇸
Thanks!
Clay, excellent explanation, thanks.
Thanks!
Great video Clay! Could you do a video on how to avoid rolling the wrists on the takeaway? I know a lot of us struggle with this problem right off the bat. The club gets sucked inside and it is one compensation after another. Thanks.
Greg
Great suggestion. I will try to do a video on that soon! I hope your playing well!! ~Clay
very interesting and a great explanation
Thanks Alan for the kind words. I think you would really like this video as well: topspeedgolf.com/vault/how-to-use-your-right-leg-in-the-golf-swing-crazy-detail/. Let me know if you have any questions. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
great video clay, very well explained. top marks. could you do a video on upper body sway in backswing please, it would be nice to see and why this happens. keep up the good work & thanks
Thanks. I will work on a sway video. Play great! ~Clay
For me it was getting the right side behind me to start the swing without turning too flat and not hitting at the ball with the body/clubhead but with the whole shaft as Clay shows in a video
Clay is an internal knee a bad position to have in a golf swing. What other problems could this cause. Another great video
Very good presentation and explanation.
Glad you liked it. Play well!
that is me a to a tee...all the bad moves I mean...that is exactly what my issue is right now, early extension and from watching this video twice I'd say its from trying to weight shift too much and that is causing me to slide. I like that concept with the feet moving in opposite directions I think something in my brain figured something out...we'll see. Thanks for great videos and great detail Clay...I'll tell all my friends about you.
Nice Robert!! I know you are working hard at your game. Excited to see how it goes over the next few weeks.
Since this is a ‘crazy detail’ lesson, two questions. (1) does anterior or posterior pelvic tilt have anything to do with proper lead leg function? And (2) since “shift weight back to the left side” is what people were taught that over-shift, what thought would you recommend replace that? In other words, how do we ‘shift left’ if not push off the right side? Thanks!
This may actually solve my dreaded Block. I will give it try. Thanks!
Hey Clifton, I hope so! Thanks for the comment. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Thanks Clay.
Very easy to follow especially the as I see it the left knee initiating the down swing.
I used to do this for years and still believe it is very important.
Some times I did get a bit ahead of the ball but I had good hands to catch up.
Regards
Jeff
Hi Jeff, thanks for the comment and for sharing. Keep up the hard work! Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Great video. Keep em coming! When ur rotating hips open coming down, is it important to keep your head behind the ball?
Yes, very important. I have several drills I use to get this right in the "Stable Fluid Spine" section of the site. Best of luck! ~Clay
Great video,even tho Im fat n old Im very flexible/mobile joints, thinking turn/coil whether shoulders or hips makes me overdo/overturn everything.Feeling pressure in the glutes/legs as shown above causes good things to happen with out overdoing!
Hi Graham, thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the video. It sounds like you're on the right track. Keep up that hard work. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
good video, i have a question, i visited a pro that said my left side collapse a little at impact making bad shots, he said do this with your right knee and your left side can not collapse, it worked for me. What u think about that? Is there a way to move the right knee and leg so the left side can not collapse or sway? I only hit 9 irons but it was amazing how well it worked out.
Hi Lars, I'm not sure exactly what the pro told you to do with your right knee but in general, you want your right leg to be pretty passive into impact. I'm sure whatever he told you was good since it sounds like it worked out. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Hi. I seem to have an overswing (way past horizontal even with irons )and my left knee tends to turn towards right. Wonder if externally rotating the left leg will help ? Thanks in advance
Swing past parallel isn't necessarily a bad thing. Lots have players do it and have a lot of success. I would recommend getting help from a pro before you try to shorten your swing. It may rob you of distance which is really important.
I realize now that I deal with that early extension myself. Will this drill help with distance as well? I feel my hips clearing better now just trying dry swings and my lead leg extension feels proper now.
Hi Roger, it can certainly help with distance as well. It's going to help your consistency more than anything. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
I've been getting pain in my knee lately when I'm close to that straight line release position. its toward the front and inside of my front/left knee. any thoughts on why that might be happening?
Do you ever feel like you slam the knee straight. You want the left leg to straighten, but it shouldn't be aggressive. Does that sound like something you are doing?
When I do the 45 degree straight line extension, I tend to push the ball to the right. How should I fix this this fault?
How is the club face in the straight line release. If you pause there, it should be about 45 degrees closed. Play well! ~Clay
Clay, I am turning 60 yrs old in a few months, played golf since 15. I had issued from not turning my right hip correctly on the downswing with early extension. Your Left Leg external rotation drill is eye opener but when I push my left leg to the ground, my hip seems not to turn and fold (4:35). Do you have suggestions for senior golfer how to take easy-step by step. Thanks
I am not sure what your starting stance is, but try flaring your left foot (stand with it open) at address. This position unlocks the hip joint and allows for easier rotation. It's helpful when one is older and loses some mobility.
good vid ...I watch so many of your videos that I'm beginning to talk like you ...and that's FHY-NINE (fine) ...haha :-) ...btw, upper leg ?? 4:20 ...I'm sure you meant "forward"...no prob tho ...another great video !!
Hahaha!
Sorry if I said the wrong angle.
When does the downswing start at the same time or later
Hi Kenneth, the downswing starts when the club switches directions at the top of the swing. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Clay, 10-11 years ago I broke my Tibia in my front (left) knee, then a year later tore the ACL and Meniscus, so it gets sore sometimes and when it does, I get real real bad with my driver. I think I'm getting my weight on my heels and really flinging open and almost backwards in my swing, which is causing me to have really bad low hooks, or sometimes I get under the ball and send it way high but not very far. I have a lot of power in my swing (use xstiff) and can consistently carry 260-280 when I'm feeling good with my driver. This problem doesn't happen with my irons, so I'll just resort to teeing off with my 3 iron when this happens, but that's a less forgiving club and only goes 220-240. Do you have any tips or drills I can use at the range and/or on the course to get my driver back on track when I start doing this? I know I need to be driving forward onto that leg and torquing-and my knee is totally fine to handle this structurally, even if it's sore or a little uncomfortable-it's just a mental thing.
Hi, if you are struggling with hooks then I would recommend working through our Never Slice Again! course on our website available to All Access Members. You can also search our channel for hook videos. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Thanks Sadet, been doing on opened stance with flare left foot in the past. Sometime loosing balance with driver when finishing swing (both feet lineup in straight line!) I video my swing and see that I opened my hip only a little ( 5-10*) at impact and then stalled. My 2nd hip turn occurred after the ball has gone. Any ideas?
How much weight is on that left leg as you fire the thigh to the left?
At the top of the swing, you'll have about 75% of the pressure in your trail foot. At impact, you'll have about 75% of the pressure in your lead foot. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
what is the weight on your left leg at address ? 50 % or more ? And when you finish the backswing ? thank you.
You will be 50/50 at address, or slightly more on the back leg at address. You will go about 75% back leg in the backswing. Play well! ~Clay
+Top Speed Golf - Clay Ballard Thank you !
external rotation！KEYWORD!
Yes sir! Play well! ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Thanks Quentin! Yup I see ppls tend to roll the left knee too much to the right side making the left knee-leg-foot structure super week, and in the downswing the knee sliding out, extending, rotating will easily break the knee....hope you guys could do some video about golf injury and how to prevent them : D
It's like trying to memorize and co-ordinate a dance move....good luck to me.
Thats because you never really call this move what it is....a squat. Everyone knows what a squat is, just call it a squat