Wow! I've watched every one of your videos (and more than once, too), but this one is perhaps the best one I've seen. The top down comparison of a correct swing along with a pretty good swing is most revealing. You've outdone yourself on this one!
8:51 paused: Draw a line on Paul's back, from lead shoulder to rear shoulder, and observe that angle's relationship to the target line. Without getting too deep into the trigonometry and just eye-balling it, Paul's angle is about 45 degrees, the student's is about 30 degrees. That's a tell tale sign of stalled rotation. There are some pros who have 60 or 70 degrees of rip rotation at impact. Just take a look at Cameron Champ paused at impact. The angle between his hips and shoulders and the direction both are pointing at impact. You need both correct to really get it all working together. By far the greatest hurdle for most golfers is lack of rotation, almost always attributed bad set-up and poor sequencing. Trust me I know, because that's what I did for years, and still have to work at it to not fall back into bad habits.
You are the best Paul! I purchased your book Swing Machine 7 yrs ago. Did not take it seriously because I want to "control" my swing gripping the club tight. Now, for 2wks in a row following your method was the best driving range practice I had ever! Thanks Paul!! Gonna go back to your book😀
That was really interesting. That top down view is quite revealing. Paul I appreciate how you continually search for better ways to distil the essence of a great golf swing and communicate it to ALL golfers whether they are weekend hackers or pros. Well done Mate . Thanks.
Yes, I love that view. Just want people to understand it so they will do it. Meaning they will stop whacking at it as hard as they can. The journey continues ...
Hi Paul, I am new to golf and the area of my game that needs the most work is the driver. This is the first video I’ve seen with this overhead view and detailed breakdown of what your body should be doing every few degrees of rotation. So much better than the “grip here, stand here, swing” videos the big channels show that work for about 3 shots at the range before you’re back to your old misses. Subscribed.
The driver can be tricky. You should watch this tip: ruclips.net/video/fuOJxv_22Hk/видео.html Then if you want to learn my technique start with these: Body Swing Concept: ruclips.net/video/E8y9jEyY35k/видео.html Grip: ruclips.net/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/видео.html Hinge Rehinge: ruclips.net/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/видео.html Alginment: ruclips.net/video/VFZc0Wq282k/видео.html Secure Grip: ruclips.net/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/видео.html Best Drill: ruclips.net/video/cVhtL-d1B9Y/видео.html Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: ruclips.net/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/видео.html
Great lesson Paul. Have been enjoying your videos for years. Used to hit the ball around 300 yds consistently with an effortless swing. I ruined it trying to tinker with correct positions and lengthening my back swing. Gradually lost 40 to 50 yards on my drives and still trying to get it back. Really appreciate the amount of content you've been producing lately and I'm glad to see your channel growing.
Thanks. We have all been there. I too fell down the distance rabbit hole. Got to be content with 300 (for life though). An effortless swing is for life. I think we lose sight of that for some short term distance. Stay focused. Get back on track by starting with the grip. Then hinging and rehinging. Then add this arm unit to your rotating body. Last step is to never hit or help the shot with the arms.
Cool lesson Paul , great illustration. I've been working through your coil videos and creating that tension between shoulders and hips during the backswing is really starting help. Over rotating hips during backswing is a killer to your swing path, distance, accuracy and consistency. Thanks for your lessons and drills! You are making the golf world a better place!
I struggle with how to move my lower body through first - this great illustration of position gives me a visual of best positions during the swing. Thank you for a superb video.
This is new and different for most people. I am already thinking about firing the lower even as I go back. The first step is to know the move you are going to do. It is like a throwing motion. You get used to the move. Then as you go back and near the top you are only thinking about this move to hit the ball. You think arms and hitting and it will be a disaster. Watch: ruclips.net/video/bhuWpD-1hvg/видео.html
Another great video I've just discovered on your channel... I've been watching your videos for a couple of years now and you've helped me improve my game immensely... Lots of my golf friends often comment on my effortless swing... Wish i lived in your part of the world so i could shake your hand and buy you a couple of beers... Thanks Paul..
So glad you found this one. I love the top view. See so much from there. So great when your friends comment on your swing. That's how you know you've got it. Great job. If you make it to town come on over and say hi.
@@paulwilsongolf One thing I love about golf is no matter where you are in the world there's always friends to meet on a golf course... I always recommend you to all my golfing friends and acquaintances.. All the best... Paul (my name is also Paul) ⛳🏌♂️
It's truly a great game. Even more fun when you are playing well. Thanks for the promo to others. I appreciate the help in spreading the word. So many people out there need help.
Great explanation The other subtle issue from watching the tape is that the student had his two arms separated too much with big space between arms, a sign that swing is not coordinated .
I often see that my divot indicates an outside to in club path. I think this is because I’m starting the downswing with my arms instead of returning my belt buckle to the ball first thing
The divot is taking after the ball is hit so it is usually not right at the target. For righties it would go slightly left. Lefties slightly right due to the club following the arc.
@@paulwilsongolf i've never thought of it that way, but that makes sense! my long iron contact has improved vastly with the idea of bringing the belt buckle back to the ball (to initiate the swing with the lower body). im still struggling to find consistency on driver with this idea: getting low fades that run out that I like somewhat, but also getting high banana slices that start right and continue right
a bow here ( ) to a master teacher. Paul knows what he's talking about and he knows who he's talking with----the one who guides the swing can rarely be reached with a torrent of words. few words well chosen + clear visual examples = knowledge transmission. I look forward to the day when my golf swing catches up with my t'ai chi.
So simple yet so difficult! Seeing the club head go through the tip of the arc where he is cutting across and you are squaring the face was very helpful. I know I can deliver the clubhead just like you I have got to stop trying to kill it with my arms and let my wrists go. I have done it but just dont do it consistently. I keep holding on n to this jim furik strong grip and I think that has my face open at impact too. Monster high slice when I really let it go, weak little cut when I keep it in the fairway and about once or twice a round, I hit a sweet little draw. Have accidentally hit a few monster drives straight as an arrow, here and there but just cant do it consistently.
Yes, that is a big one. Serious power loss cutting across it like that. Why don't you just do the neutral grip. Inside a week or two you will make the change and hit it so much better. Up to you: ruclips.net/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/видео.html read some of the comments of those who switched.
@@paulwilsongolf watching the video now thank you! I dont have a good reason for holding on to the strong grip I think I am just fighting myself.because the idea is to get the top hand to roll over and mine tends to lag behind, leaving the face open. I guess clocking my grip to a weaker position seems like it would advance the face that much more and help me square it up at impact. I see a lot of amateurs with their top hand so weak the palm faces up. However since I have started focusing on my body turn for power and loose arms, I am hitting more draws and it is becoming less of a problem. Trying to kill it with arm power and a strong grip = monster slice right?
My problem is from top to ball just like this guy. When I do hit properly, I avatar 280, but 95 percent of the time, I'm hitting 200 to 210, always dead straight but no distance, same with irons. I don't come over the top, though. I fixed that
Well you are hitting with your arms and not using your body. 90+ percent of everyone I teach is in this boat. They hit it about 200. So you need to use your body while keeping the arms turned off. Watch this first and see how little effort I can put into it to fly it by you: ruclips.net/video/Q_LW7nm4ssk/видео.html I cannot be hitting those with just my arms. I am literally putting nothing into it. So once you know that concept (which is what I teach) you need to get your body moving. So you hit the top and fire the lower quickly allowing the arms to follow. Watch this: ruclips.net/video/FV8uSZ16Bys/видео.html Then if you want to always hit it 280 then do these 2 drills for 30 days (practice swings): Do these 2 drills daily and in a month you will be killing it: ruclips.net/video/SfIM2GWj9Cs/видео.html ruclips.net/video/hJeAcEYbvhM/видео.html
I took the swing to the course today and was hitting 10-15 yard fades, that worked out well because I knew were it was going. The only bad thing is I was about 25 yards to short with the driver.
Thanks. It is just like a throwing motion. If you have thrown a ball you have done it before. You turn and shift. Here are my hip tips: ruclips.net/video/bhuWpD-1hvg/видео.html
Hi Paul.....love your teachings.....is it better to turn your shoulders while keeping left arm relatively straight and stop when your left arms starts to bend. Or is it better to continue turning while letting your left arm bend?
Hi Paul it's a shame I live in the U.K. Otherwise I would have come for a lesson because at 78 years old I find that I'm not as flexible any more plus I ache all over and I certainly need a painless swing.Any additional tips for old crows like me?
I have tons of tips on here to get you started. The problem with most people is they don't do drills or practice enough. I tell them to do swings at home and they don't do it. At your age the big problem I find is the person not turning fast enough. I tell the person to drive the legs and hips harder and it looks exactly the same. You really have to put effort into using the legs. Arms are loose. You have to do it daily until you are good at it. I have put any tips for seniors in this playlist. Just pick out some of the hip drills and do them daily as well as hinging and rehinging: ruclips.net/video/8docjX_sxUk/видео.html
Thanks for the support. I appreciate it. You need to stand tall with shorter clubs. I would think you are bent over like most do with shorter clubs so then end up shanking them. Watch the set up lesson again and watch this tip: ruclips.net/video/m9kj0548rYw/видео.html
I am having a tendency to hit the ball near the shaft...then when I try to extend my arms more(move ball away from my body) then I seem to hit the toe..can't find a happy medium
This is you hitting with your arms. This sends it over the top and you hit the heel. Extending your arms isn't going to work either cause you stand up which pulls the club in and you hit the toe. You need to find the correct set up. Butt of the club would be 6-7" from you belt buckle with irons 8-10" with driver. You are coiling and hinging. Then turn the arms off completely in the downswing. You are not hitting or helping the shot with the arms in the downswing. So grip, hinge and rehinge. Then attach this arm unit to your body. Grip: ruclips.net/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/видео.html Hinge Rehinge: ruclips.net/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/видео.html Secure Grip: ruclips.net/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/видео.html Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: ruclips.net/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/видео.html
@@paulwilsongolf So do you have any thoughts of the wrists hinging and rehinging in down swing? Or just let it happen? P.S. I did discover a slight chicken wing at impact The other day while allowing me swing down... Trying to get rid of that
Wow! I've watched every one of your videos (and more than once, too), but this one is perhaps the best one I've seen. The top down comparison of a correct swing along with a pretty good swing is most revealing. You've outdone yourself on this one!
Wow, thank you!
8:51 paused: Draw a line on Paul's back, from lead shoulder to rear shoulder, and observe that angle's relationship to the target line. Without getting too deep into the trigonometry and just eye-balling it, Paul's angle is about 45 degrees, the student's is about 30 degrees. That's a tell tale sign of stalled rotation. There are some pros who have 60 or 70 degrees of rip rotation at impact. Just take a look at Cameron Champ paused at impact. The angle between his hips and shoulders and the direction both are pointing at impact. You need both correct to really get it all working together. By far the greatest hurdle for most golfers is lack of rotation, almost always attributed bad set-up and poor sequencing. Trust me I know, because that's what I did for years, and still have to work at it to not fall back into bad habits.
Yes, hip rotation is key.
You are the best Paul! I purchased your book Swing Machine 7 yrs ago. Did not take it seriously because I want to "control" my swing gripping the club tight. Now, for 2wks in a row following your method was the best driving range practice I had ever! Thanks Paul!! Gonna go back to your book😀
Very good. SMG has the answers. Glad you see that and are going to stick with it. Other have done the same only to return as well.
That was really interesting. That top down view is quite revealing.
Paul I appreciate how you continually search for better ways to distil the essence of a great golf swing and communicate it to ALL golfers whether they are weekend hackers or pros.
Well done Mate .
Thanks.
Yes, I love that view. Just want people to understand it so they will do it. Meaning they will stop whacking at it as hard as they can. The journey continues ...
Love the side by side comparison! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Paul, I am new to golf and the area of my game that needs the most work is the driver. This is the first video I’ve seen with this overhead view and detailed breakdown of what your body should be doing every few degrees of rotation. So much better than the “grip here, stand here, swing” videos the big channels show that work for about 3 shots at the range before you’re back to your old misses. Subscribed.
The driver can be tricky. You should watch this tip: ruclips.net/video/fuOJxv_22Hk/видео.html
Then if you want to learn my technique start with these:
Body Swing Concept: ruclips.net/video/E8y9jEyY35k/видео.html
Grip: ruclips.net/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/видео.html
Hinge Rehinge: ruclips.net/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/видео.html
Alginment: ruclips.net/video/VFZc0Wq282k/видео.html
Secure Grip: ruclips.net/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/видео.html
Best Drill: ruclips.net/video/cVhtL-d1B9Y/видео.html
Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: ruclips.net/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/видео.html
Great lesson Paul. Have been enjoying your videos for years. Used to hit the ball around 300 yds consistently with an effortless swing. I ruined it trying to tinker with correct positions and lengthening my back swing. Gradually lost 40 to 50 yards on my drives and still trying to get it back. Really appreciate the amount of content you've been producing lately and I'm glad to see your channel growing.
Thanks. We have all been there. I too fell down the distance rabbit hole. Got to be content with 300 (for life though). An effortless swing is for life. I think we lose sight of that for some short term distance. Stay focused. Get back on track by starting with the grip. Then hinging and rehinging. Then add this arm unit to your rotating body. Last step is to never hit or help the shot with the arms.
@@paulwilsongolf Thanks for the tips Paul. You're awesome.
Cool lesson Paul , great illustration. I've been working through your coil videos and creating that tension between shoulders and hips during the backswing is really starting help. Over rotating hips during backswing is a killer to your swing path, distance, accuracy and consistency. Thanks for your lessons and drills! You are making the golf world a better place!
I struggle with how to move my lower body through first - this great illustration of position gives me a visual of best positions during the swing. Thank you for a superb video.
Thanks. I love that view. Sounds like you are on track. Let me know if you have issues.
This is new and different for most people. I am already thinking about firing the lower even as I go back. The first step is to know the move you are going to do. It is like a throwing motion. You get used to the move. Then as you go back and near the top you are only thinking about this move to hit the ball. You think arms and hitting and it will be a disaster. Watch: ruclips.net/video/bhuWpD-1hvg/видео.html
Thanks Paul, I think you answered my question as to when start my legs 😀👍👌
Yes, you could see me do it. I am thinking about doing that as I go back.
Another great video I've just discovered on your channel...
I've been watching your videos for a couple of years now and you've helped me improve my game immensely... Lots of my golf friends often comment on my effortless swing... Wish i lived in your part of the world so i could shake your hand and buy you a couple of beers...
Thanks Paul..
So glad you found this one. I love the top view. See so much from there. So great when your friends comment on your swing. That's how you know you've got it. Great job. If you make it to town come on over and say hi.
@@paulwilsongolf One thing I love about golf is no matter where you are in the world there's always friends to meet on a golf course...
I always recommend you to all my golfing friends and acquaintances..
All the best...
Paul (my name is also Paul) ⛳🏌♂️
It's truly a great game. Even more fun when you are playing well. Thanks for the promo to others. I appreciate the help in spreading the word. So many people out there need help.
Amazing video. Thanks for the information.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the comparative analysis. Learning more and more.
Thanks for watching!
So useful to see this analysis, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely Paul!
Glad you liked it. Thanks.
Great video it was good to see this overhead perspective.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great explanation The other subtle issue from watching the tape is that the student had his two arms separated too much with big space between arms, a sign that swing is not coordinated .
Oh yeah, there was a lot going on.
I often see that my divot indicates an outside to in club path. I think this is because I’m starting the downswing with my arms instead of returning my belt buckle to the ball first thing
The divot is taking after the ball is hit so it is usually not right at the target. For righties it would go slightly left. Lefties slightly right due to the club following the arc.
@@paulwilsongolf i've never thought of it that way, but that makes sense! my long iron contact has improved vastly with the idea of bringing the belt buckle back to the ball (to initiate the swing with the lower body). im still struggling to find consistency on driver with this idea: getting low fades that run out that I like somewhat, but also getting high banana slices that start right and continue right
one of your best vids to date
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Very enlightening.....thanks Paul
Glad you enjoyed it
a bow here ( ) to a master teacher. Paul knows what he's talking about and he knows who he's talking with----the one who guides the swing can rarely be reached with a torrent of words. few words well chosen + clear visual examples = knowledge transmission. I look forward to the day when my golf swing catches up with my t'ai chi.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
WOW. Great breakdown!
Much appreciated!
So simple yet so difficult! Seeing the club head go through the tip of the arc where he is cutting across and you are squaring the face was very helpful. I know I can deliver the clubhead just like you I have got to stop trying to kill it with my arms and let my wrists go. I have done it but just dont do it consistently. I keep holding on n to this jim furik strong grip and I think that has my face open at impact too. Monster high slice when I really let it go, weak little cut when I keep it in the fairway and about once or twice a round, I hit a sweet little draw. Have accidentally hit a few monster drives straight as an arrow, here and there but just cant do it consistently.
Yes, that is a big one. Serious power loss cutting across it like that. Why don't you just do the neutral grip. Inside a week or two you will make the change and hit it so much better. Up to you: ruclips.net/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/видео.html read some of the comments of those who switched.
@@paulwilsongolf watching the video now thank you! I dont have a good reason for holding on to the strong grip I think I am just fighting myself.because the idea is to get the top hand to roll over and mine tends to lag behind, leaving the face open. I guess clocking my grip to a weaker position seems like it would advance the face that much more and help me square it up at impact. I see a lot of amateurs with their top hand so weak the palm faces up. However since I have started focusing on my body turn for power and loose arms, I am hitting more draws and it is becoming less of a problem. Trying to kill it with arm power and a strong grip = monster slice right?
My problem is from top to ball just like this guy. When I do hit properly, I avatar 280, but 95 percent of the time, I'm hitting 200 to 210, always dead straight but no distance, same with irons. I don't come over the top, though. I fixed that
Well you are hitting with your arms and not using your body. 90+ percent of everyone I teach is in this boat. They hit it about 200. So you need to use your body while keeping the arms turned off.
Watch this first and see how little effort I can put into it to fly it by you:
ruclips.net/video/Q_LW7nm4ssk/видео.html
I cannot be hitting those with just my arms. I am literally putting nothing into it. So once you know that concept (which is what I teach) you need to get your body moving. So you hit the top and fire the lower quickly allowing the arms to follow. Watch this:
ruclips.net/video/FV8uSZ16Bys/видео.html
Then if you want to always hit it 280 then do these 2 drills for 30 days (practice swings):
Do these 2 drills daily and in a month you will be killing it:
ruclips.net/video/SfIM2GWj9Cs/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/hJeAcEYbvhM/видео.html
Even golf pro`s come to u for help! Were u able to fix his swing? I hope he goes back to Norway and dominates. Great video!
We did great while he was here. Need to follow up with him.
I took the swing to the course today and was hitting 10-15 yard fades, that worked out well because I knew were it was going. The only bad thing is I was about 25 yards to short with the driver.
Well first day. You saw some promising results. Keep at it and once you are more confident fire the lower body harder for more power.
Now that was very interesting . . .
Thanks.
Great video Paul. Do you have any drills so I can get a real feel of the lower body firing first?
Thanks. It is just like a throwing motion. If you have thrown a ball you have done it before. You turn and shift. Here are my hip tips: ruclips.net/video/bhuWpD-1hvg/видео.html
Hi Paul.....love your teachings.....is it better to turn your shoulders while keeping left arm relatively straight and stop when your left arms starts to bend. Or is it better to continue turning while letting your left arm bend?
Well you need to the coil. Get that then if the arm is bending excessively then work on extending it a little more.
Hi Paul it's a shame I live in the U.K. Otherwise I would have come for a lesson because
at 78 years old I find that I'm not as flexible any more plus I ache all over and I certainly need
a painless swing.Any additional tips for old crows like me?
I have tons of tips on here to get you started. The problem with most people is they don't do drills or practice enough. I tell them to do swings at home and they don't do it. At your age the big problem I find is the person not turning fast enough. I tell the person to drive the legs and hips harder and it looks exactly the same. You really have to put effort into using the legs. Arms are loose. You have to do it daily until you are good at it. I have put any tips for seniors in this playlist. Just pick out some of the hip drills and do them daily as well as hinging and rehinging: ruclips.net/video/8docjX_sxUk/видео.html
I converted to your swing using your book. However i am shanking my pitches. I went from a strong to your neutral grip any suggestions thank you.
Thanks for the support. I appreciate it. You need to stand tall with shorter clubs. I would think you are bent over like most do with shorter clubs so then end up shanking them. Watch the set up lesson again and watch this tip: ruclips.net/video/m9kj0548rYw/видео.html
My problem is finding that balance between gripping the club too tight because of it turning in my hands.
You need to watch this tip: ruclips.net/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/видео.html
I am having a tendency to hit the ball near the shaft...then when I try to extend my arms more(move ball away from my body) then I seem to hit the toe..can't find a happy medium
This is you hitting with your arms. This sends it over the top and you hit the heel. Extending your arms isn't going to work either cause you stand up which pulls the club in and you hit the toe. You need to find the correct set up. Butt of the club would be 6-7" from you belt buckle with irons 8-10" with driver. You are coiling and hinging. Then turn the arms off completely in the downswing. You are not hitting or helping the shot with the arms in the downswing. So grip, hinge and rehinge. Then attach this arm unit to your body.
Grip: ruclips.net/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/видео.html
Hinge Rehinge: ruclips.net/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/видео.html
Secure Grip: ruclips.net/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/видео.html
Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: ruclips.net/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/видео.html
@@paulwilsongolf So do you have any thoughts of the wrists hinging and rehinging in down swing? Or just let it happen?
P.S. I did discover a slight chicken wing at impact The other day while allowing me swing down... Trying to get rid of that
Were you able to improve his swing/distance?
He was doing well while he was here. I haven't talked to him about it in a while. I should find out.
Great. I notice that you never use a glove:-)
I haven't since I was 16. I was going through a glove per week. Couldn't afford it.
Do enough of these wrong and your ball ends up behind you!🤗
Nd
Exactly.
Did you say this guy was a pro ...
Yep. He fell down the rabbit hole of changing his swing and totally lost it. He did hit ever shot with a little fade but did not hit it long.