Zach! One practice session does not one swing change make but after one session I was blown away by how much this helped my contact yesterday. I had a tendency to pull it a bit but was hitting my 7 iron about 165 (I am usually in the 150-155 range). I am at a loss to explain it other than 1) it was kind of like hitting balls with right foot back - it stopped over rotation and 2) it made me swing more like an athlete- trying to do it I wasn’t thinking about positions. What helped me with the pull was thinking about your “flattening” tips/instruction. BIG Thanks for the content and instruction - awesome stuff!
Hi Zach, I think this is a great lesson. I think one other lower body thought that works with it is to think about the trail knee closing the gap towards the lead. Appreciate your thougths on this. Thanks for all your great content
Very unique concept Zach. Will take it to the range tomorrow if it stops raining in not so sunny Sanford,NC. You've always got good stuff, Be well-Russ
Very good Zach. I do something close to this when I’m helping some of my golf mates. I call it the “Flamingo Drill”. I pull my trail foot back on its toe, showing how to hit the ball with the weight on the lead foot and leg. I think the biggest problem most golfers have is getting their weight off of their trail foot and leg. They can’t believe this can be done, when I mention it. I like the sliding the trail foot back as you mentioned in both videos. I agree this should help with early extension…
Good video, and insight. My take on the "foot movement" is that the whole purpose of the foot slide is in offsetting the upper body/arm/club momentum to keep the center of gravity (of the entire body/club dynamic" in one spot throughout the swing. This enables consistency, bottom of swing, path and club face to be predictable, and repeatable. Just moving the feet doesn't keep the cg centralized and stable. I've always was taught that the setup position was to be duplicated at impact (big fallacy, IMHO) But like walking, an offsetting momentum of the body at downswing MUST be physically implemented, else an "early extension" and or knee dance is required to keep from falling over. As an after thought, isn't this why mountain lions, etc. have a large and heavy tail? Keeps them juking and jiving after prey in the mountains without losing their cg and power?
The trail foot going backwards is a direct result of properly using the feet and legs to rotate. Also, known as starting the swing with the lower body. This move can be very hard on the trail knee. So be careful! Most of us want to lift the trail heel, and push the trail knee forward. Good players move the trail knew toward the target. Hence, the pressure on the trail knee....
Its interesting that i see in some of these clips you showed and others, the trail heel comes off the ground, and then goes back down again. Tiger does it, but so fast if you blink, you miss it. And it beats me why it happens, but probably related to what you have explained here
My guess is he is a good bowler. However the way his right foot moves after impact is in my opinion a bowling habit that he cannot or does not want to get rid of for his golf swing, and, I would say, is not the reason for his great stats. However, that observation is very interesting and seems like an after shot routine. For example, going off on a tangent comparing golf and tennis, Rafael Nadal, the great tennis player, has a pre shot routine, every time he serves. So Scottie and Rafael are two excellent athletes who carry out their routines on every shot, whether before or after. Sticking to their repetitive routine makes them excel in their sport. @@ZachAllenGolf
I'm getting a lot out of your tips and my game has definitely gotten better, with one exception, putting. Do you have any putting wisdom to share with us? Not necessarily about reading putts, but how to have a good, consistent, solid stroke.
Two of the best golfers ever who used there lower body so much that they would get there arms stuck behind them. Probably not a lot of similarity to you and them.
I notice some females, especially Nelly Korda, seem to go up on their toes as they hit, especially the driver. It seems like it is a "pro" move to me, someone who hits a ton of balls. But I have never heard an instructor teach this nor say to amateurs this is not a technique for you. I always enjoy your instruction, and I think I will get a lot out of today's drills.
Always watch your lesson tips, but I also want to say, if you going to take tips, you should stay with one instructor, otherwise you could get confused and everything could get worse..
Zach! One practice session does not one swing change make but after one session I was blown away by how much this helped my contact yesterday. I had a tendency to pull it a bit but was hitting my 7 iron about 165 (I am usually in the 150-155 range). I am at a loss to explain it other than 1) it was kind of like hitting balls with right foot back - it stopped over rotation and 2) it made me swing more like an athlete- trying to do it I wasn’t thinking about positions. What helped me with the pull was thinking about your “flattening” tips/instruction. BIG Thanks for the content and instruction - awesome stuff!
That is so great to hear, glad the video helped straighten things out.
Zach,you’re one of best instructors out there. My swing has improved by following your unorthodox teaching methods. Thank you so much !!!
Hi Zach, I think this is a great lesson. I think one other lower body thought that works with it is to think about the trail knee closing the gap towards the lead. Appreciate your thougths on this. Thanks for all your great content
Good call! That too can be very helpful.
Very unique concept Zach. Will take it to the range tomorrow if it stops raining in not so sunny Sanford,NC. You've always got good stuff, Be well-Russ
Nice, we have been getting a ton of rain here in California as well.
Very good Zach. I do something close to this when I’m helping some of my golf mates. I call it the “Flamingo Drill”. I pull my trail foot back on its toe, showing how to hit the ball with the weight on the lead foot and leg. I think the biggest problem most golfers have is getting their weight off of their trail foot and leg. They can’t believe this can be done, when I mention it. I like the sliding the trail foot back as you mentioned in both videos. I agree this should help with early extension…
You always come up with something new & useful, I will try & feed back if it works, but surely in bowling it gives balance & accuracy
So nice of you
Good video, and insight.
My take on the "foot movement" is that the whole purpose of the foot slide is in offsetting the upper body/arm/club momentum to keep the center of gravity (of the entire body/club dynamic" in one spot throughout the swing. This enables consistency, bottom of swing, path and club face to be predictable, and repeatable. Just moving the feet doesn't keep the cg centralized and stable. I've always was taught that the setup position was to be duplicated at impact (big fallacy, IMHO) But like walking, an offsetting momentum of the body at downswing MUST be physically implemented, else an "early extension" and or knee dance is required to keep from falling over.
As an after thought, isn't this why mountain lions, etc. have a large and heavy tail? Keeps them juking and jiving after prey in the mountains without losing their cg and power?
Some great thoughts there, and very interesting way to view it. I like it.
The trail foot going backwards is a direct result of properly using the feet and legs to rotate. Also, known as starting the swing with the lower body. This move can be very hard on the trail knee. So be careful! Most of us want to lift the trail heel, and push the trail knee forward. Good players move the trail knew toward the target. Hence, the pressure on the trail knee....
Good explanation
Its interesting that i see in some of these clips you showed and others, the trail heel comes off the ground, and then goes back down again. Tiger does it, but so fast if you blink, you miss it. And it beats me why it happens, but probably related to what you have explained here
You are right probably not something to try and do, but an interesting observation.
@@ZachAllenGolf i doubt i could try and do it, i am assuming it is a reaction.
Would be interested to know if Scottie did some bowling growing up.
He looks like he would be pretty good at it right?
My guess is he is a good bowler. However the way his right foot moves after impact is in my opinion a bowling habit that he cannot or does not want to get rid of for his golf swing, and, I would say, is not the reason for his great stats. However, that observation is very interesting and seems like an after shot routine. For example, going off on a tangent comparing golf and tennis, Rafael Nadal, the great tennis player, has a pre shot routine, every time he serves. So Scottie and Rafael are two excellent athletes who carry out their routines on every shot, whether before or after. Sticking to their repetitive routine makes them excel in their sport. @@ZachAllenGolf
I'm getting a lot out of your tips and my game has definitely gotten better, with one exception, putting. Do you have any putting wisdom to share with us? Not necessarily about reading putts, but how to have a good, consistent, solid stroke.
Will have some putting videos coming out shortly stay tuned.
Jack said throw from the top. Tiger’s video with dwayne wade says to release earlier. Pulling the club is the opposite of what you want to do
Two of the best golfers ever who used there lower body so much that they would get there arms stuck behind them. Probably not a lot of similarity to you and them.
@@ZachAllenGolf no similarity at all unfortunately
I notice some females, especially Nelly Korda, seem to go up on their toes as they hit, especially the driver. It seems like it is a "pro" move to me, someone who hits a ton of balls. But I have never heard an instructor teach this nor say to amateurs this is not a technique for you. I always enjoy your instruction, and I think I will get a lot out of today's drills.
Actually Tony Finau goes into his heels at impact.
Oops! I should’ve waited for the video’s end.
Your left eye, I mean around your left eye seems a bit blue or puffy? Did you get hit there?
Big Golf Swing doesn’t like him exposing their secrets
Try not to say “right” every sentence
Right! All kidding aside I do say it too much.
Drink a shot every time Zach says right
Right 😂
Too bad Scottie can't putt!
Always watch your lesson tips, but I also want to say, if you going to take tips, you should stay with one instructor, otherwise you could get confused and everything could get worse..
Shouldn't the motion be TOWARDS the target not away from the ball?
Thanks.
How does this drill mesh with the "Roll the trail foot like Madelene Sagstrom" drill? They seem contradictory.
As always, Thanks for all your help!
You know actually they are very similar. The trail foot will behave the same in either one.