Yes! This was the magic move for me at least. The missing puzzle piece. Just finished practice with a swing groover. Foot spray was saying hitting off the heel 3/4 times. Looked this up. Watched this video. Went back. Really started feeling my arms pass through closer. Next thing was the groover swinging straight up and down, and the strikes moved from heel to sweetspot/toe side. Been watching your videos for a while. Same as others, the dude with the under armours who speaks calmly and solves problems. Thank you so much. Keep doing your thing!
Thanks Michael, really appreciated it and glad it helped you out. Let me know if you have any questions or any other video topics you want done. Cheers
This is the 1st time someone has shown a tangible method to improving ones swing path. Thank you. I also have to mention your calm demeanor much more pleasant to watch and listen. Many instructors are loud and rush through the process that they're trying to teach. Thank you. And, most important it works. ScottyD
Awesome drill! Can't wait to try it out tomorrow. I've recently been shanking the ball more often than normal, so I started using athlete's foot spray on the club face and found out I'm consistently hitting off the heel or even the neck (hence the shanks) with almost every club. Was at the driving range today trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong and tried standing further away from the ball, but was still hitting heel side. I tried adjusting my setup so that the club face was addressing the ball near the toe, still hitting heel side. That made me think I could be unintentionally reaching out for the ball and figured I should try bringing my arms in closer to my body in the downswing, and sure enough I started hitting center of the face. Searched RUclips when I got home and found this video, and I'm stoked to see that you recommended doing just that! Just needed a good way to practice keeping my arms closer and this seems like a great drill for that. Also I'm glad you mentioned early extension, looking back on it, I think that could be part of the problem too. Great advice man, keep it up!
Excellent drill. The only issue I have is when I try to keep my hands close to my thigh I end up either hitting the ground first or topping the ball horribly. Trying to fix that in my legs but it's too much to think about.
Great video Troy and I have this very problem. I just went in for a driver fitting and I literally hit 50 drives in a row right off the heel of my driver. Unfortunately the fitter could not help me resolve this problem. We tried different drivers & shafts and still hit them off the heel every time. I also tried addressing ball off the toe which did not work. Finally I tried standing taller, more on the heels of my feet which did not work either. Wow, what a mess and due to this swing flaw I have the fitter was not able to fit me into anything? I basically just handed him $125 for absolutely zero results. I am going to try all of your tips in this video Troy and hopefully I will find a cure. Anyone that reads this who experienced the same problem and found a fix please reply to this message. Again thanks for this great video Troy!
I've been a chronic outside/in driver of the ball for many years. Just starting to sort it out and getting more consistent with power and accuracy. However I'm hitting the ball slightly on the heal side of centre. Your tip looks simple and makes a lot of sense for my swing. I'll give it a try and let you know how I go.
Will try this -looks good - defo hit too much off the heel ! Have used stickers on Driver to show this. Hands closer to thighs and stance distance from Ball are good starters. Handle close to thigh very good. Will report back after I try this next round. Thanks!
it does feel though that im reducing the speed in my arms by keeping them next to my body, rather shortened swing by keeping the arms almost locked in - T Rex comes to mind. Have i got this wrong@
Hi Adam, sounds like you're lead wrist is cupping a bit in the downswing which leaves the face open unless you flip at the last second. Work on bowing that lead wrist in the downswing so it squares up the clubface better. Cheers
Thanks for your comment. Try this video on that very subject and it will help ruclips.net/video/E5AQVtFh24s/видео.html. Let me know if you have any further questions and if I can help. Cheers, Troy
I don’t understand how to make the move of getting your hands closer to your body without getting the dreaded “alligator arm” move in the downswing thanks
Hi Larry, thanks for your comment. I would work on half swings finishing the golf swing with straight arms out in front of you whilst fully rotating. Practice with a glove under each armpit so you maintain better connection and encourage you to finish with straight arms instead of bent ones. Hope that makes sense. Cheers, Troy
Thanks for your comment Kyle, you're likely swinging from the top of the swing without too much upper body and hands and arms and not enough lower body. This results in a steep across the line contact with the golf ball. Without seeing your golf swing this is likely what's happening. Have a look at it on film from down the line and see if this looks right. Cheers
Me too. I saw a video where the guy showed how to line up the clubhead sweet spot behind the ball on the tee by hovering it i.e. where it actually is during the swing, as opposed to lining up behind the ball with the driver sitting on the ground. The heel does move away from you during the swing. This is also an old Jack Nicklaus tip.
@@Hittingitsolid I have the same issue as Kyle. Do you agree with hovering the driver sweet spot behind the ball at address as opposed to setting it on the ground. When you raise the club up, the heel moves farther away from you.
@@bobbrown5951 Hi Bob, I definitely feel it's worth practicing and seeing if it works for you. It's not for everyone, but many have experienced success with eliminating heel shots. Give it a shot for sure!
Great content and informative coaching session Troy just started to use my Driver again and found my strike patterns as you describe only with driver fine when using fairway woods of the tee so thinking the different length of driver to woods is maybe making me to early extension really like the hands closer .cheers
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This is the best video i've seen so far on this subject, others have been very helpful but this one has left no questions floating in my brain afterwards. I play of 7 and can have the odd round with solid drives but the weakest part of my game as when im off, playing partners are comfortably 50 plus yards ahead of me due to the heal strike. Everything you have portrayed her i can now feel myself doing when i hit those bad ones, see it in a video footage on our phones when out there etc. highlighting the early extension or extension regardless and concentrating with those hands staying close has helped massively.
Yes! This was the magic move for me at least. The missing puzzle piece. Just finished practice with a swing groover. Foot spray was saying hitting off the heel 3/4 times. Looked this up. Watched this video. Went back. Really started feeling my arms pass through closer. Next thing was the groover swinging straight up and down, and the strikes moved from heel to sweetspot/toe side. Been watching your videos for a while. Same as others, the dude with the under armours who speaks calmly and solves problems. Thank you so much. Keep doing your thing!
Thanks Michael, really appreciated it and glad it helped you out. Let me know if you have any questions or any other video topics you want done. Cheers
This is the 1st time someone has shown a tangible method to improving ones swing path. Thank you. I also have to mention your calm demeanor much more pleasant to watch and listen. Many instructors are loud and rush through the process that they're trying to teach. Thank you. And, most important it works. ScottyD
Thanks Scott, glad it helped you out. Cheers
Just tried this drill on a nine hole course, 5/6 fairways hit. Looking to add more speed and turn for distance. Nice
That’s excellent Harold, nice work!
Awesome drill! Can't wait to try it out tomorrow. I've recently been shanking the ball more often than normal, so I started using athlete's foot spray on the club face and found out I'm consistently hitting off the heel or even the neck (hence the shanks) with almost every club. Was at the driving range today trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong and tried standing further away from the ball, but was still hitting heel side. I tried adjusting my setup so that the club face was addressing the ball near the toe, still hitting heel side. That made me think I could be unintentionally reaching out for the ball and figured I should try bringing my arms in closer to my body in the downswing, and sure enough I started hitting center of the face. Searched RUclips when I got home and found this video, and I'm stoked to see that you recommended doing just that! Just needed a good way to practice keeping my arms closer and this seems like a great drill for that. Also I'm glad you mentioned early extension, looking back on it, I think that could be part of the problem too. Great advice man, keep it up!
Thanks Jeff, glad you enjoyed and I appreciate your support. Cheers
Good job, thanks. Best heel hit video I have seen. Your analysis outlining causes explains exactly what I was doing wrong.
Thanks Randy, appreciate it
Excellent drill. The only issue I have is when I try to keep my hands close to my thigh I end up either hitting the ground first or topping the ball horribly. Trying to fix that in my legs but it's too much to think about.
Thanks, appreciate it
I have struggled lately hitting the heel I am excited to get out and try this thank you so much great video
Cheers Joey, all the very best.
Outstanding tips.
Thanks Travis, appreciate it
Great video Troy and I have this very problem. I just went in for a driver fitting and I literally hit 50 drives in a row right off the heel of my driver. Unfortunately the fitter could not help me resolve this problem. We tried different drivers & shafts and still hit them off the heel every time. I also tried addressing ball off the toe which did not work. Finally I tried standing taller, more on the heels of my feet which did not work either. Wow, what a mess and due to this swing flaw I have the fitter was not able to fit me into anything? I basically just handed him $125 for absolutely zero results. I am going to try all of your tips in this video Troy and hopefully I will find a cure. Anyone that reads this who experienced the same problem and found a fix please reply to this message. Again thanks for this great video Troy!
Thanks Kelly, glad it helped you out. Appreciate the support. Cheers
I would have been very interested in your experience with the suggestions made in this video.
i have had the exact same experience while being fitted for a driver. Working on keeping my hands closer to my body is helping.
I've been a chronic outside/in driver of the ball for many years. Just starting to sort it out and getting more consistent with power and accuracy. However I'm hitting the ball slightly on the heal side of centre. Your tip looks simple and makes a lot of sense for my swing. I'll give it a try and let you know how I go.
Thanks Rod, all the best with it. Cheers
Will try this -looks good - defo hit too much off the heel ! Have used stickers on Driver to show this.
Hands closer to thighs and stance distance from Ball are good starters. Handle close to thigh very good.
Will report back after I try this next round.
Thanks!
Awesome, good to hear
Great advice and I will try the drill, it looks like it will sort me out. Thanks, Steve 🏴
Thanks Steve, no worries at all.
it does feel though that im reducing the speed in my arms by keeping them next to my body, rather shortened swing by keeping the arms almost locked in - T Rex comes to mind. Have i got this wrong@
Thank you. I’m excited to try this drill
Thanks Vince, appreciate it.
I liked the video and the drill...but am having trouble with an open club face...any thoughts on an inside / out open club face? Thanks!
Hi Adam, sounds like you're lead wrist is cupping a bit in the downswing which leaves the face open unless you flip at the last second. Work on bowing that lead wrist in the downswing so it squares up the clubface better. Cheers
Hi Troy..any advice for toeing the driver...Tips would be helpful...Thank You
Thanks for your comment. Try this video on that very subject and it will help ruclips.net/video/E5AQVtFh24s/видео.html. Let me know if you have any further questions and if I can help. Cheers, Troy
Yes watch this video in reverse
Awesome drill thank you!
Thanks Jason, appreciate it.
thank you this is very helpful!
Thank you very much
Great drill works for me
Thanks Elan, appreciate it.
thanks for posting that's a great drill
Thank you, appreciate it
I don’t understand how to make the move of getting your hands closer to your body without getting the dreaded “alligator arm” move in the downswing thanks
Hi Larry, thanks for your comment. I would work on half swings finishing the golf swing with straight arms out in front of you whilst fully rotating.
Practice with a glove under each armpit so you maintain better connection and encourage you to finish with straight arms instead of bent ones. Hope that makes sense. Cheers, Troy
Will this apply to irons also?
Yes, it does
Thank you for your videos.
Thank you, much appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers
Really clear and helpful video
Thanks John, appreciate it.
Extremely helpful video. Well done.
Thanks Taylor, appreciate it
I’ve got to try this.
Cheers, good luck.
I line up where my club barely reaches the ball on the toe and I’m still hitting it on the heel and slicing it I’ve already broken two clubs from this
Thanks for your comment Kyle, you're likely swinging from the top of the swing without too much upper body and hands and arms and not enough lower body. This results in a steep across the line contact with the golf ball. Without seeing your golf swing this is likely what's happening. Have a look at it on film from down the line and see if this looks right. Cheers
Hitting It Solid Golf okay thank you I will look into that!
Me too. I saw a video where the guy showed how to line up the clubhead sweet spot behind the ball on the tee by hovering it i.e. where it actually is during the swing, as opposed to lining up behind the ball with the driver sitting on the ground. The heel does move away from you during the swing. This is also an old Jack Nicklaus tip.
@@Hittingitsolid I have the same issue as Kyle. Do you agree with hovering the driver sweet spot behind the ball at address as opposed to setting it on the ground. When you raise the club up, the heel moves farther away from you.
@@bobbrown5951 Hi Bob, I definitely feel it's worth practicing and seeing if it works for you. It's not for everyone, but many have experienced success with eliminating heel shots. Give it a shot for sure!
Really great video. I’ve been struggling with this and I this video is super helpful!
Thank you very much, cheers.
The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination
Thank you very much.
Great idea! I’ll give it a try!
Thanks Ben, appreciate it
I’m going to try this my driver is the only club that I can’t hit solid 99% of my hits are on the heel!!
Thanks Tony, hope it helps you out. Cheers
Another Great Video.. Thanks Troy
Thanks Ravi, much appreciated. Let me know if you have any further questions. Cheers, Troy
Great content and informative coaching session Troy just started to use my Driver again and found my strike patterns as you describe only with driver fine when using fairway woods of the tee so thinking the different length of driver to woods is maybe making me to early extension really like the hands closer .cheers
Thanks Trevor, appreciate it.
Very useful and applicable, heading to the range today to give it a try. Thank you!
Thanks Rick, appreciate it!
Great Video, working on this as we speak
Thanks Aaron, appreciate it!
good stuff Troy !!
Cheers mate, appreciate it.
Thanks for the secret to not hitting the hazzel in my driver swing.
Thanks Caroline, appreciate it
Caroline, you took the words right out of my mouth! 😊
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This is the best video i've seen so far on this subject, others have been very helpful but this one has left no questions floating in my brain afterwards. I play of 7 and can have the odd round with solid drives but the weakest part of my game as when im off, playing partners are comfortably 50 plus yards ahead of me due to the heal strike. Everything you have portrayed her i can now feel myself doing when i hit those bad ones, see it in a video footage on our phones when out there etc. highlighting the early extension or extension regardless and concentrating with those hands staying close has helped massively.
@@dominicschembri-adams2149 Thanks Dominic, appreciate the kind words. Happy to help you out. Cheers
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Thanks Milorad