Great videos. Mike Malaska's coaching style is seriously working for me. I shot best round of my life after adopting this. I always put so much attention on trying to create the perfect swing. Learning to troubleshoot after each shot has kinda got me into the flow state whilst playing. enjoying it much more and playing better.
I tried the Malaska preshot routine and it was very helpful for my club tournament win. The concept being clear of your shot and desired swing and practicing and rehearsing before hitting was more definite than I have been doing it by just swinging the selected club. Such a simple concept and valuable. I felt less pressure and my mental state and energy were good. I would love to hear your ideas about the thought process, energy, detachment to finishing strong in a round. Thank you Mike for your goldmine of golf wisdom.
This is just superb, I've been looking for "golf secrets" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Graysonyon Putter Prolific - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my mate got cool success with it.
Great content. A lot of great information and valid points. I noticed on some vids and particularly this one, when Mike is talking or making a point, you say "yeah, yup, yup". I know you are trying to respond to what Mike is trying to say and to agree with it, but it comes off as interrupting. It's best not to say anything and just nod your head if you agree instead of verbalizing it.
Funny, I was going to comment the same thing. I was the same way growing up but learned over the years, "talk less, listen more." Great content as always, just less "yeahs and yups".
Sometimes yes but most of the time he's just looking away. Listen, he's the one putting himself out there. Being on camera and seeing all your little quirky things is tough. Regardless, good stuff and he will only get better. I've been on camera for over 15 years so I can pickup on things pretty easy. It's not for everyone. I look forward to the videos regardless.
3:00 3 perfect practice swings: You feel momentum, then flamingo with momentum and then a complete feel for the shot. I would just suggest always aiming first before getting that feel... That way you just need to step up and duplicate the feel.
As an aspiring tour player playing various mini tours after turning pro in the fall of 2018 at 33 years old, I have to say this is some good content. Great advice for all amateurs and players like myself. Where are u located mike malaska?
Brendon you and Mike work so well off each other.Ive only been playing for 3 years and have learned so much. I love the actual playing of a hole and the thought process that Mike goes threw before playing the hole. This is were I am with my game and don't know rely how to strategize each shot. I have one question. When Mike takes a practice swing with his driver he stands behind the ball but when he take a practice swing with his wedges he stands beside the ball. Is there a benefit to one over the other? Keep up the good work. Awesome!!! Thanks Doug
Love this - Malaska is a 1 in a 100 teaching pro ... Who will feed you all this positive great information about golf all for the price of a Internet connection . You a good one bud - #malaskagolf
Hey Brendon. All in all I think this a great video reinforcing some general important concepts in how you should play the game on the course. But I feel one needs to be open minded and find what is good for them. Let's say for example the practice swing , you have to experiment to see that fits into your style . I see many people just visualize and execute and they are doing fine. Just like putting, some do practice stroke and some don't like Jordan spieth. It's really up to the individual finding what's right for him or her. As for myself I do like what Mike said here because it fits into my profile. Great video
Do you know what the snuff box on your left wrist is? In the V between thumb and forefinger, ON THE LEFT WRIST, there is a small indentation between tendons. (right handed player) In olden days, men used to place snuff in that indentation and so it became known as the snuff box over time. Anyway, if that point is dead center over the grip of the club, and the lifeline of the right palm covers the left thumb, that is known as a neutral grip. If that snuff box moves to one side of the grip or to the other, then you can set up with the snuff box in front of the shaft, or behind the shaft. If in front, that is a weak grip. If behind, that is a strong grip. Both still use the trailing palm's lifeline over the thumb of the leading hand. But your grip is more involved than just neutral, weak, or strong. There are also three ways to lay the shaft across the left hand. Low near the base of the fingers is a speed position, but it sacrifices a bit of control. The opposite is when the shaft lies just below the pad of the thumb. That is a control position but you sacrifice a bit of speed to gain that control. Then there is neutral which is between the two, and it has characteristics of both the other positions, just not to such extremes. I suggest you start there and find what works best for you under normal conditions. So when you couple that information to the strength of the position on the club itself by where your snuff box is, you now have 9 ways you can hold on to the club, not just three. You have choices out there, but only if you have all the information available to give you those choices. Play well, and relax, stay focused and go low. It's in the head. It really is. Just become a spectator and get out of the way. Learn the slight over the top move to get the club head out in front of the hands before pivoting into the strike, and you'll be good to go. You won't have to swing hard then if you simply use momentum as a tool.
Bend from waist and let your arm hang. That is neutral for you. Depending on your body it might looks stronger or weaker than usual. But most likely stronger. Idea is when the club pulls outward from the force of swing you want the face to square up.
Great videos. Mike Malaska's coaching style is seriously working for me. I shot best round of my life after adopting this. I always put so much attention on trying to create the perfect swing. Learning to troubleshoot after each shot has kinda got me into the flow state whilst playing. enjoying it much more and playing better.
I tried the Malaska preshot routine and it was very helpful for my club tournament win. The concept being clear of your shot and desired swing and practicing and rehearsing before hitting was more definite than I have been doing it by just swinging the selected club. Such a simple concept and valuable. I felt less pressure and my mental state and energy were good. I would love to hear your ideas about the thought process, energy, detachment to finishing strong in a round. Thank you Mike for your goldmine of golf wisdom.
This is just superb, I've been looking for "golf secrets" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Graysonyon Putter Prolific - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my mate got cool success with it.
Great content. A lot of great information and valid points.
I noticed on some vids and particularly this one, when Mike is talking or making a point, you say "yeah, yup, yup". I know you are trying to respond to what Mike is trying to say and to agree with it, but it comes off as interrupting. It's best not to say anything and just nod your head if you agree instead of verbalizing it.
Funny, I was going to comment the same thing. I was the same way growing up but learned over the years, "talk less, listen more." Great content as always, just less "yeahs and yups".
Patrick Escalambre I noticed that too. I hope he works on that.
I think he has said he looks away to check to see if the camera is recording, but it does seem like he isn't listening.
Sometimes yes but most of the time he's just looking away. Listen, he's the one putting himself out there. Being on camera and seeing all your little quirky things is tough. Regardless, good stuff and he will only get better. I've been on camera for over 15 years so I can pickup on things pretty easy. It's not for everyone. I look forward to the videos regardless.
agreed he acts like he doesnt give a shit what mike's trying to teach him
3:00 3 perfect practice swings: You feel momentum, then flamingo with momentum and then a complete feel for the shot. I would just suggest always aiming first before getting that feel... That way you just need to step up and duplicate the feel.
This thought process is gold dust great stuff mike
As an aspiring tour player playing various mini tours after turning pro in the fall of 2018 at 33 years old, I have to say this is some good content. Great advice for all amateurs and players like myself. Where are u located mike malaska?
Brendon you and Mike work so well off each other.Ive only been playing for 3 years and have learned so much. I love the actual playing of a hole and the thought process that Mike goes threw before playing the hole. This is were I am with my game and don't know rely how to strategize each shot. I have one question. When Mike takes a practice swing with his driver he stands behind the ball but when he take a practice swing with his wedges he stands beside the ball. Is there a benefit to one over the other? Keep up the good work. Awesome!!!
Thanks
Doug
+Doug i'm sure there's a reason there's a reason he does everything so I'll have to ask him
Practice swings next to wedges and short irons to double check low point perpendicular to ball..
Love this - Malaska is a 1 in a 100 teaching pro ... Who will feed you all this positive great information about golf all for the price of a Internet connection . You a good one bud - #malaskagolf
Hey Brendon. All in all I think this a great video reinforcing some general important concepts in how you should play the game on the course. But I feel one needs to be open minded and find what is good for them. Let's say for example the practice swing , you have to experiment to see that fits into your style . I see many people just visualize and execute and they are doing fine. Just like putting, some do practice stroke and some don't like Jordan spieth. It's really up to the individual finding what's right for him or her. As for myself I do like what Mike said here because it fits into my profile. Great video
Awesome advice to take towards golf, and life
Thanks for this insight Brendon. Some really interesting hidden gems come out of this channel, keep it up! 👍🏻
Great concept, I find the waggle key for feeling the swing you want.
Thanks. Great pre-shot, post-shot advice!!
Wish you had better interpersonal skills. You seemingly don’t care, but mike’s advice is always worth a view.
It's the ADHD
Mr. Bob Toski in action... good stufff
Great video and great advice.
Thx
Can you have mike malaska explain and show how to get neutral grip. Thanks
Do you know what the snuff box on your left wrist is? In the V between thumb and forefinger, ON THE LEFT WRIST, there is a small indentation between tendons. (right handed player) In olden days, men used to place snuff in that indentation and so it became known as the snuff box over time. Anyway, if that point is dead center over the grip of the club, and the lifeline of the right palm covers the left thumb, that is known as a neutral grip. If that snuff box moves to one side of the grip or to the other, then you can set up with the snuff box in front of the shaft, or behind the shaft. If in front, that is a weak grip. If behind, that is a strong grip. Both still use the trailing palm's lifeline over the thumb of the leading hand. But your grip is more involved than just neutral, weak, or strong. There are also three ways to lay the shaft across the left hand. Low near the base of the fingers is a speed position, but it sacrifices a bit of control. The opposite is when the shaft lies just below the pad of the thumb. That is a control position but you sacrifice a bit of speed to gain that control. Then there is neutral which is between the two, and it has characteristics of both the other positions, just not to such extremes. I suggest you start there and find what works best for you under normal conditions. So when you couple that information to the strength of the position on the club itself by where your snuff box is, you now have 9 ways you can hold on to the club, not just three. You have choices out there, but only if you have all the information available to give you those choices. Play well, and relax, stay focused and go low. It's in the head. It really is. Just become a spectator and get out of the way. Learn the slight over the top move to get the club head out in front of the hands before pivoting into the strike, and you'll be good to go. You won't have to swing hard then if you simply use momentum as a tool.
Bend from waist and let your arm hang. That is neutral for you. Depending on your body it might looks stronger or weaker than usual. But most likely stronger. Idea is when the club pulls outward from the force of swing you want the face to square up.
Source: had a lesson w Mike 😀
Great Video
top information. thanks
Invest in portable, clip-on microphones!
If I did the practice swing for feel my group be all over me for slow play 😒
S. F. T.
Neutral. Need to stay neutral.