This is by far the best lesson I've seen, it is the core movement of the golf swing to ensure you come from the inside, keep your back to the target and throw the club from the top, great work Danny !!
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on RUclips before but I had to for this video. Nothing has improved my game more than this lesson! It’s the first time the dynamics of the golf swing actually made sense to me. Every time I step up to the golf ball I imagine throwing the club backwards. This was a real game changer for me. Thank you, Danny!!
Thanks Danny! Your technique of “throwing the club” creating centrifugal force in your downswing is what Ben Hogan called his “magic move”. I finally understand it. It truly works! Bravo Mr Maude!
Danny I love you! My last round after losing my swing (again) and hitting slice after slice on the tee I decided to try this drill on the next tee box. Mind you I did this for 10 seconds before my preshot routine without ever having tried it. I proceeded to crush my drive 30 yds past my playing partners. I've been playing golf for YEARS and this was the first time that I felt like I could really go after the ball and actually transfer all the energy from my swing into the ball. It's such an amazing feeling!!! I've spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars on lessons and watched countless videos on RUclips. But you're the FIRST instructor I've watched that has been able to give consistent meaningful instructions that actually translate to fundamental change. Thank you for not holding back and sharing your wealth of knowledge. I just opened a craft beer bar here in NYC so if you're ever on this side of the pond, all the beers you want are on me!!!
I really need to say thank you! My game left me when I got cancer 11 years ago. I didn't feel well, my Flexibility and balance became bad , plus I have three kids (not a bad thing). Two years ago I had surgery for my torn rotatory and laburnum so I have probably played once or twice in the last 3 years. I went to the range 2 weeks ago and maybe had 5 descent shots. I was thinking about going to a pro but I decided to look on RUclips last week and have seen 4 of you videos. They have changed me so quickly! My power is back in my drive, my chipping is back to where it was (probably better), and my irons have been great and fly straight (I do not miss my slicing). All of this is because of you! You make things simple and have great ways to demonstrate. Thanks you so much Sir!
That slo mo, awesome. looks effortless yet the speed at impact is unreal. Thanks Danny. And to the ones not liking this video, im sure Rick won't mind you watching other videos , so chill ;)
Simple brilliance as ever, off to the range to get the feel of this before my round this afternoon, Thanks again for the unique way you explain things Danny. Top man!
@@DanielMaude Hi Danny, tried it on the Range yesterday and without question a game changer, will take some work (and trust) but when it happened the swing felt bigger, definately produced more power and the action forced me to turn more (which I have been struggling with) Bottled out on the course for obvious reasons, but it will be getting another work out today! Many thanks!
Nice Video clip! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (probably on Google)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for revealing an effortless golf swing technique without the headache. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my buddy at last got amazing success with it.
Thanks for the video content! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a great one off product for revealing an effortless golf swing technique without the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my work buddy at very last got amazing results with it.
Thanks for the Video! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your opinion. Have you thought about - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (probably on Google)? It is an awesome exclusive product for revealing an effortless golf swing technique minus the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cooworker got great success with it.
I started learning golf primarily by myself watching RUclips and going to my coach occasionally (whenever I feel I hit a plateau). So far I’ve had significant improvement but the shallowing movement always bothered me. I instinctively knew the shallowing movement is - like many things with tour pros - a natural outcome from the correct force and timing of force applied, therefore should feel natural rather than awkward, but I just couldn’t comprehend how the shallowing movement should feel like DURING A FULL SWING. This video had explained it all, and more. Trust me, I’ve gone through many shallowing videos, but this is the ESSENTIAL one. If one could watch this first when learning how to shallow the club, this person may save years of time and effort, for real. Thanks Danny, I now really just go through your video one by one, after so many golf channels on RUclips. I know what’s really good coach is like now.
Seriously, I have seen this drill for years, but I finally got it. Thank you, this will change my golf to be real fun and prevent a lot of my back pain. I have struggled to create power and accuracy. been very static and in all kinds of positions. I have felt this feeling before, but never understood what I did that day when everything was easy. Finally, you made me understand it. Seen 20 videos now and you have made me think of golf in a totally different way and the feeling I get only by standing outside the house here practicing without a ball I have never experienced before knowing why :-) Keep up the awesome work. Look forward to learning even more from you. AGAIN THX :-) Trond F. Eriksen
Danny Maude, this is the most brilliant lesson I have ever encountered. The concept of Casting never made more sense to me. We cast naturally when our right shoulder moves before our arms, like I understand you are saying Danny. When we move our arms like you teach, with the right shoulder back, there is no way one can cast even if he, she, wanted to because the elbows are on a down move at the same time allowing the 90° in your left arm and shaft to continue. I gave the exercise a try and I wanted to cast in purpose but the harder I tried the more centrifugal force was obtained since the elbows were on a free fall as well; then, the right shoulder would follow through the swing squaring up the club’s face with the ball. I have been studying the golf swing for quite a few years already and I believe this is the piece of the puzzle I have been meaning to decipher; what a fantastic job you did here Danny Maude, I applaud you loudly for that! Thank you sir, I will always give you credit for this, attentively, your amigo Jesus Alvarez.
This is the exact lesson I needed. I’m originally a 115+ golfer and recently had lessons that got me down to the 100-110 range. I have a good feeling perfecting this will put me in the upper 90s
I subscribed to your channel a few months ago and have watched dozens of your videos but I hadn't watched this one until yesterday. For me, it's probably the most important golf video I've ever watched. I had never before seen or heard the concept you describe anywhere else. The (initially) totally counter-intuitive idea of throwing the club backwards behind you and feeling the centrifugal force was one that had never occurred to me before, and I've tried so many things. It's no exaggeration to say it was a huge 'Eureka!' moment for me. I rushed to pick up a club to try it out - it was immediately obvious there was SO much more speed there - it felt a little 'out of control' but amazing to feel the pull of the club and a sensation of speed I had never before achieved. I took it outdoors today with a 56 degree wedge and was very quickly slinging shots high in the air, landing them so much further than ever before (80-90 yards instead of 60-70) while still feeling I was swinging smoothly. I can't wait to try this with some longer clubs to see the difference. It's going to take a while to fully master the extra speed and force involved but the results from just one hour's work are truly a 'quantum leap' for me. Thank you so much Danny - there are a number of good golf teachers here on RUclips but you are the one I come back to time and time again because you communicate better than anyone else how the swing should feel.
Just simple and magic ! My wife was struggling with producing good contacts and now she enjoys playing. Thanks Danny. If you come in France, you're my guest.
Another brilliant video Danny. Your takeaway video helped my accuracy so much and I did this drill today and was hitting the ball way further on the range, while still hitting it straight. A few hooks mixed in there but I understand why due to your explanation at the end. Great stuff.
I’ve been struggling with a slice and my strike for a while now so definitely going to be trying this out. Your videos are so simple to understand anyone can do them. Great job Danny👍🏌️♂️⛳️
Thanks Danny, make sense and I can feel it like you explained. I was always focusing on hitting down with the iron, but definitely missing this throwing out down swing. Will give it a try on the range.
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Thanks so much, Danny. So many coaches give training drills, but without a real understanding of what you are trying to feel and achieve in a drill, it is useless. You truly know the level and language of your audience. Great teaching.... really helped.
Great drill, clearly explained as ever. Thanks Danny, you have the best coaching content I have found on RUclips. Off to the range to practice this drill.
With so may youtube coaches out there, i can relate to your explanations the easiest. You have a way of breaking down the content into straightforward, simple and logical steps. Thanks so vm.
This is a great drill! I tried this on the course today it was super helpful. Thanks so much. I been struggling in what to do with my arms, everyone says leave them up or hold them up and pivot with the body adding this with my pivot is just what I needed. Appreciate the content Danny!
Brilliant 👏🏼 I have literally just taught myself this after filming my swing, I was steep coming over to and having to adjust getting stuck and no rotation! Then taught myself to shallow out and come from in to out with rotation! Didn’t miss hit a shot after this
@@DanielMaude Hi Danny I am a four handicapper and have been struggling coming to far from the inside getting stuck and either flipping it or hitting it straight right , could this drill help me
Do you know how good this lesson is? It’s real real good, one of your best and you have many bests! Thank you! Wished I lived close to where you give lessons! 🥴👏
This is the only video I've seen so far that covers the "separation" that occurs on the downswing between the left side moving towards the target and the right side building momentum like a slingshot in the opposite direction (or something like that!) Feels strange but I'm sure that's because I've been doing the wrong thing for years!
Amazing how some of your videos that pop up in my feed from 3 years ago are relevant to what I am working on at this very moment. I have very good hand eye, and usually pretty consistent. But I have a hard time hanging on to the lag, or the feeling of holding off. I tend to start the rotation with the arms, and then fire the body. I have been working on firing the body rotation first now, and seeing good results. Your other live lesson where you were instructed to "spin it down" was also helpful. Thanks for everything Danny! Hope to meet you out on the course someday!
Danny , outstanding ! Jack Nicklaus talked about this at some point but I can’t remember where . I went out to my outside net and with only a few split grip moves I immediately started swinging my driver with this drill in mind and I ripped it every time ! Thank you ! If you could I would like your email address , ok ? John ( addendum ) found Jack’s tip : he said “ you can’t release too early providing you don’t cast and if you get to your left side first “ . Also , you’re too young to remember Jimmy Ballard , he called it springing the shaft going forward !
I took this drill to the driving range this morning. I noticed much straighter and longer shots. Probably about 30 more yards with my driver. Thanks Danny for sharing your game with me. My confidence level is through the roof now. Have a great day!
This is what I need! I have a decent back swing but tend to get steep with overuse of my right shoulder. Especially with driver. Thank you for sharing this gem! Will be trying out at the range today, cheers.
You are my favourite video golf instructor. That's a brilliant drill, I think that I've finally understood this concept of downswing. Thanks a lot Danny!!
Top drill Danny. Picked up on this a while back and is now a part of my daily routine for swing though training. Very well explained and a good exercise for all levels. 👍
Greetings from Melbourne. Love your drills but this 'keeping the trail shoulder back' has been a revelation, really straightened out my slice. Thank you.
Cheers for this, I've been looking for "backswing golf lesson takeaway drill" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Penamillorn Peerless Prevalence - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a great one off guide for discovering how to learn an effective golf swing method without the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my buddy got amazing success with it.
After hours of practicing, after lessons and watching many videos. I could see what I was doing wrong but could not quite figure out how to achieve the outcome I was trying to get. This! This short video has managed to explain the downswing perfectly. The terminology you have used in this video and the explaination is exactly what I needed. It makes the downswing feel so much more natural aswell. Thanks!
my pro has been getting me to do this, I did not struggle for distance but this has made a full club adjustment in my irons, he also gets me to hit wedges with my right hand only using the same feeling. great advise Danny, recommend to any slicers out there
Good work Danny! I enjoy playing golf and I like to keep it simple. The amount of golf instruction videos and info available is overwhelming. I try to improve my swing and mental game without over complicating things. Your channel is where I go for instruction. Thanks!
Hi Danny! Thanks for the latest training drill but on a different note, I see the Mavrik bag in the background. So that is your choice of clubs following your announcement last week of a plan to make a change ?
Hi Maurice, I'm still using my Apex pro 16 irons at the moment so no change yet. Testing the Mavrik driver but I'm getting too much spin with it so may need to look at changing the shaft or looking at an alternative
This is a great lesson. For me I had instant success. Huge difference in my overall game. The compression I’m now getting with my irons is startling. Even my pitching has improved. Wow! Best coach on YT.
Hey Danny, love the content and was wondering what your tips would be for my drive that’s going to high and not far at all and consistently striking my drive well. Thanks!
@@DanielMaude You too, Danny. This and your wrist hinge video (pushing down with your left hand) have done wonders for my game in 2020. All the best to you and yours.
Danny would it be fair to say that when doing this it is the body that starts it ? What I am trying to say it’s not just arms, I am working on body and then arms follow is this correct ? Great video as always chris
I like the inside environment for this type of instruction. Width seems to complement your thoughts on a catapult motion as well. Great camera work on great instruction Danny. So helpful.
This is literally my only swing thought- crucial to avoiding an over the top swing. Why do so few instructors teach this - why has it always been about holding the angles and firing hips with the belief that the arms will come down naturally (don’t recall there being a muscle connecting my hips to my arms!). such That motion has other benefits as it helps create width (free speed) and helps to shallow out the swing. It also helps to square the golf club as you are releasing the angles (with a driver this is essential as you will run out of time).
I agree that this move helps to release through impact. But if you start your downswing with your left hip, your arms WILL HAVE TO FOLLOW, because you're coiled up. Your body can't stretch, it's not elastic, so when starting the downswing with your left side your right side literally can't stay behind.
Thanks again Danny. You’re a beacon of sensible golf instruction on RUclips. My ball striking has improved massively since watching your vids, from shooting mid 90s to mid 80s, but I’m still coming over, creating big divots that angle right to left. I think this might just help. Playing Canterbury on 28th of this month at 3pm. If you’re about I’d love to come say hello.
Nick Brazier I used to slice A LOT with driver. What helped me was really focusing on “hitting up” at the all with driver. Rather than feeling like I was hitting down. It’s almost impossible to come outside in while swinging up at the same time. And get the club face square and your good. You will begin to feel the inside swing when swinging up.
the best detail in all your videos is really that one can see and feel your passion for what you are doing and showing. Amazing! Wish everybody could love the job as you do!
I'm fairly new to golf and a senior. I had some lessons on course and have the very same experience that Barry Kiernan has: what do I want to achieve ... a consistent swing with my irons. Now, after watching some of your videos - especially this one - I do understand what an arc-motion is and before I hit the ball I always have the mantra "throw your club!". Great Danny! Please continue ...
Danny, I just purchased the Bushnell Launch Pro and was disappointed with the numbers and my consistency even as a 9 Handicap. I watched this and your compression video and what a difference in both aspects! Speed is up, attack angle is negative, and consistency is up. Appreciate the videos and I'm now subscribed!
WOW!!! Danny ... that demonstration is quite a revelation.... I will try to nail it down before my Wednesday afternoon tee time. But I had better review this video a couple of dozen times and do a lot of practice drills to make it my own. Thanks, Danny.
Hi Danny, Happy New Year to you. Have not played much golf until I retired over 15 years ago. I have struggled many years to not slice or push my driver, hooking my irons and hybrids, inconsistent chip shots, moving my front foot resulting from playing too much softball, and over rotating my hips and not transferring my weight by not leading with the lower body. Now in my early 70s, I play several times a week and your Tips this past year have helped me in all these areas to lower my handicap to slightly below bogie golf. Love your instructions, especially the best rotation drill, and your summarizing the keys points at the end of the instructions. Always look forward to your tips. Stay safe and healthy.
This is one of the 4 videos you’ve posted (and I’ve watched) on over the top swing... I am confident that I will find a solution for me if I practice these drills... you are an outstanding instructor Danny...going to the driving range now! Cheers from 🇨🇦
Incorrect muscle memory can be devastatingly persistent. So often what feels right in the golf swing is flawed. Breaking the swing down into increments and coming up with a drill to retrain our muscles until the correct move “feels” right is the genius of a great teaching pro. Like you.
Danny, Another wonderful video and drill. Since I've been watching your videos, not only has my swing gotten better and more repeatable, but I now understand more about what's going on during the swing. My game has gotten better and more enjoyable and when I hit a bad shot, I immediately know what I did or didn't do and that feedback is priceless. Thanks
Love this drill! My swing has always been up and around, tic toc, pulling with my front shoulder. Up, down, and around has really helped my distance and consistency!
Didnt go well with the irons. Hands were getting too far ahead at impact resulting in shanks and topped shots. Thnking too much about the three points matching up at impact. Kinda overthinking what shoulda been a simple process. Will go back to the practice range b 4 trying again on the course. Cheers! ^^
Best drill I have ever tried. Was hitting shots left and right with lack of power. Hitting driver straight and longer now. Using one club less with irons too. Thanks Danny.
I have seen this drill before but never explained as well. Thank you it really helped me to understand aspects of it much more than I had. I used it today at the range, got a few funny looks as I was practicing the motion. When I started hitting the ball it was pure, especially with the longer clubs. Your instruction is top class.
I don’t have a comment so to speak about this video so to speak but I am impressed that Danny takes the time to answer or respond to all these comments. Too bad he isn’t closer to where I live because a few one on one lessons and I could be goin places.
Hi Danny. I am trying to apply this advice to my swing. I am 58 and a high handicapper and I have been in lockdown for 13 months. But this can be practiced in my house. So I am keeping focused and supple drilling this action until such time as I can get out there and play again. So helpful thank you. I would give my eye teeth to have a lesson with you one day.
Long time golfer, 12 hncdp. This was an enormous help. I had not realized how closed up my shoulders had become. This drill was amazing. Shot the round of my year!. I had been struggling the last few rounds with short shots, and a slice that showed up in the last week or so. I couldn't figure out where these originated. I have a tendency to start hitting my irons fat and my woods with a fade (sometimes a powerfade :) ) when my game heads south, but couldn't begin to understand why. This drill fixed the issues in a just a half hour on the range. Thank you so much. I am your newest subscriber.
Danny the best lesson I've ever had, and it's very similar to what you're doing here. The guy put a tee about 3 feet behind the ball and I had to keep my eyes on the tee throughout my swing. He showed me videos after the lesson of my new swing and it virtually the same as you're doing, for some reason the right shoulder stayed back and I hit the ball a lot better and didn't even think about rotation, it just happened naturally
This is by far the best lesson I've seen, it is the core movement of the golf swing to ensure you come from the inside, keep your back to the target and throw the club from the top, great work Danny !!
Much appreciated 🙏
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on RUclips before but I had to for this video. Nothing has improved my game more than this lesson! It’s the first time the dynamics of the golf swing actually made sense to me. Every time I step up to the golf ball I imagine throwing the club backwards. This was a real game changer for me. Thank you, Danny!!
Wonderful to hear Andrew
Thanks Danny! Your technique of “throwing the club” creating centrifugal force in your downswing is what Ben Hogan called his “magic move”. I finally understand it. It truly works! Bravo Mr Maude!
That’s awesome Rob, happy to help
Danny I love you! My last round after losing my swing (again) and hitting slice after slice on the tee I decided to try this drill on the next tee box. Mind you I did this for 10 seconds before my preshot routine without ever having tried it. I proceeded to crush my drive 30 yds past my playing partners. I've been playing golf for YEARS and this was the first time that I felt like I could really go after the ball and actually transfer all the energy from my swing into the ball. It's such an amazing feeling!!! I've spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars on lessons and watched countless videos on RUclips. But you're the FIRST instructor I've watched that has been able to give consistent meaningful instructions that actually translate to fundamental change. Thank you for not holding back and sharing your wealth of knowledge. I just opened a craft beer bar here in NYC so if you're ever on this side of the pond, all the beers you want are on me!!!
I really need to say thank you! My game left me when I got cancer 11 years ago. I didn't feel well, my Flexibility and balance became bad , plus I have three kids (not a bad thing). Two years ago I had surgery for my torn rotatory and laburnum so I have probably played once or twice in the last 3 years. I went to the range 2 weeks ago and maybe had 5 descent shots. I was thinking about going to a pro but I decided to look on RUclips last week and have seen 4 of you videos. They have changed me so quickly! My power is back in my drive, my chipping is back to where it was (probably better), and my irons have been great and fly straight (I do not miss my slicing). All of this is because of you! You make things simple and have great ways to demonstrate. Thanks you so much Sir!
That’s really kind of you to take the time to feedback. So good to know the channel is helping to make you a better golfer
Holy crap, I think that this is what I've been missing. Thanks Danny,. Subbed and liked.
Keeping the right shoulder back is the key. Most important part. Thank you for this video.
🙏 Nathan
Sheer genius! I have felt this before but in not understanding it, I could never repeat it. Danny I now know I can! Thank You
It seems by throwing the club out ,your not keeping the elbow tight to the body,am l not understanding the consept.
That slo mo, awesome. looks effortless yet the speed at impact is unreal. Thanks Danny. And to the ones not liking this video, im sure Rick won't mind you watching other videos , so chill ;)
Thanks for taking the time to feedback Jay
Simple brilliance as ever, off to the range to get the feel of this before my round this afternoon, Thanks again for the unique way you explain things Danny. Top man!
Glad you enjoyed it John really hope it helps. Let me know what FEELS you get from this drill
@@DanielMaude Hi Danny, tried it on the Range yesterday and without question a game changer, will take some work (and trust) but when it happened the swing felt bigger, definately produced more power and the action forced me to turn more (which I have been struggling with) Bottled out on the course for obvious reasons, but it will be getting another work out today! Many thanks!
Nice Video clip! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (probably on Google)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for revealing an effortless golf swing technique without the headache. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my buddy at last got amazing success with it.
Thanks for the video content! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a great one off product for revealing an effortless golf swing technique without the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my work buddy at very last got amazing results with it.
Thanks for the Video! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your opinion. Have you thought about - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (probably on Google)? It is an awesome exclusive product for revealing an effortless golf swing technique minus the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cooworker got great success with it.
I started learning golf primarily by myself watching RUclips and going to my coach occasionally (whenever I feel I hit a plateau). So far I’ve had significant improvement but the shallowing movement always bothered me. I instinctively knew the shallowing movement is - like many things with tour pros - a natural outcome from the correct force and timing of force applied, therefore should feel natural rather than awkward, but I just couldn’t comprehend how the shallowing movement should feel like DURING A FULL SWING. This video had explained it all, and more. Trust me, I’ve gone through many shallowing videos, but this is the ESSENTIAL one. If one could watch this first when learning how to shallow the club, this person may save years of time and effort, for real.
Thanks Danny, I now really just go through your video one by one, after so many golf channels on RUclips. I know what’s really good coach is like now.
Seriously, I have seen this drill for years, but I finally got it. Thank you, this will change my golf to be real fun and prevent a lot of my back pain. I have struggled to create power and accuracy. been very static and in all kinds of positions. I have felt this feeling before, but never understood what I did that day when everything was easy. Finally, you made me understand it. Seen 20 videos now and you have made me think of golf in a totally different way and the feeling I get only by standing outside the house here practicing without a ball I have never experienced before knowing why :-) Keep up the awesome work. Look forward to learning even more from you. AGAIN THX :-)
Trond F. Eriksen
Thanks so much for the feedback Trond
Danny Maude, this is the most brilliant lesson I have ever encountered. The concept of Casting never made more sense to me. We cast naturally when our right shoulder moves before our arms, like I understand you are saying Danny. When we move our arms like you teach, with the right shoulder back, there is no way one can cast even if he, she, wanted to because the elbows are on a down move at the same time allowing the 90° in your left arm and shaft to continue.
I gave the exercise a try and I wanted to cast in purpose but the harder I tried the more centrifugal force was obtained since the elbows were on a free fall as well; then, the right shoulder would follow through the swing squaring up the club’s face with the ball.
I have been studying the golf swing for quite a few years already and I believe this is the piece of the puzzle I have been meaning to decipher; what a fantastic job you did here Danny Maude, I applaud you loudly for that! Thank you sir, I will always give you credit for this, attentively, your amigo Jesus Alvarez.
Thanks so much Jesus for taking the time to feedback
This is the exact lesson I needed. I’m originally a 115+ golfer and recently had lessons that got me down to the 100-110 range. I have a good feeling perfecting this will put me in the upper 90s
Good luck, keep me posted
I subscribed to your channel a few months ago and have watched dozens of your videos but I hadn't watched this one until yesterday. For me, it's probably the most important golf video I've ever watched. I had never before seen or heard the concept you describe anywhere else. The (initially) totally counter-intuitive idea of throwing the club backwards behind you and feeling the centrifugal force was one that had never occurred to me before, and I've tried so many things. It's no exaggeration to say it was a huge 'Eureka!' moment for me. I rushed to pick up a club to try it out - it was immediately obvious there was SO much more speed there - it felt a little 'out of control' but amazing to feel the pull of the club and a sensation of speed I had never before achieved. I took it outdoors today with a 56 degree wedge and was very quickly slinging shots high in the air, landing them so much further than ever before (80-90 yards instead of 60-70) while still feeling I was swinging smoothly. I can't wait to try this with some longer clubs to see the difference. It's going to take a while to fully master the extra speed and force involved but the results from just one hour's work are truly a 'quantum leap' for me. Thank you so much Danny - there are a number of good golf teachers here on RUclips but you are the one I come back to time and time again because you communicate better than anyone else how the swing should feel.
Thanks so much for for taking the time to write and feedback Chris, I really appreciate it
This is exactly my problem. I will be on the driving range this afternoon giving it a go! Great channel Danny.
Love to know how it goes Steve
Just simple and magic ! My wife was struggling with producing good contacts and now she enjoys playing. Thanks Danny.
If you come in France, you're my guest.
Didier Bourguignon thanks Didier, all the best
This is the best video yet! Used this and I scored 79, my best ever and some of my longest drives. Thanks Danny- I say this after each Long drive...
Shari Mitchell amazing, well done Shari
Another brilliant video Danny. Your takeaway video helped my accuracy so much and I did this drill today and was hitting the ball way further on the range, while still hitting it straight. A few hooks mixed in there but I understand why due to your explanation at the end. Great stuff.
Thanks for the feedback Mark
I’ve been struggling with a slice and my strike for a while now so definitely going to be trying this out. Your videos are so simple to understand anyone can do them. Great job Danny👍🏌️♂️⛳️
You are so welcome Ryan, thanks for all the support
Thanks Danny, make sense and I can feel it like you explained. I was always focusing on hitting down with the iron, but definitely missing this throwing out down swing. Will give it a try on the range.
Big Moof cool, love to know how it goes
Probably the best drill and explanation I've seen from all golf coaches on youtube! 😊
Wow, thanks Steffen
Loved the point made re: throwing the cub and casting. Still got the sliding action mostly getting stuck on way through. Spot on analysis. Cheers. 👍
Thank you Scott, 😁👊
Best coach on RUclips by a mile. Thanks for the help.
MrTitleist many thanks 🙏
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Thanks so much, Danny.
So many coaches give training drills, but without a real understanding of what you are trying to feel and achieve in a drill, it is useless. You truly know the level and language of your audience. Great teaching.... really helped.
Happy to help Barry
Great drill, clearly explained as ever. Thanks Danny, you have the best coaching content I have found on RUclips. Off to the range to practice this drill.
Really kind, thank you
With so may youtube coaches out there, i can relate to your explanations the easiest. You have a way of breaking down the content into straightforward, simple and logical steps. Thanks so vm.
Andrew C my pleasure Andrew, happy to help
I loved the way this naturally rotates the hips out of the way
Hope it helps Simon
The Great and most brilliant golf down swing instruction,thanks Danny,,
Took this course today , worked really well , easy to understand after watching your lesson , great stuff , thanks
David Cruickshank you are very welcome David 👍👊🏻
Cocomelon
Hi Danny, your video is the most workable for me to understand.......really you make it so simple with the way you deliver......thanks.
Thank you Donny, much appreciated
This is a great drill! I tried this on the course today it was super helpful. Thanks so much. I been struggling in what to do with my arms, everyone says leave them up or hold them up and pivot with the body adding this with my pivot is just what I needed. Appreciate the content Danny!
A very good revisit to a previously posted drill. I recommend people go back and look at that video too.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Steve, hope this one builds on the previous video
Brilliant 👏🏼 I have literally just taught myself this after filming my swing, I was steep coming over to and having to adjust getting stuck and no rotation! Then taught myself to shallow out and come from in to out with rotation! Didn’t miss hit a shot after this
Eddie Hughes awesome to hear Eddie 👊🏻👍
Best golf channel on RUclips!!! Thank you for all of these lessons! Really easy straightforward advice.
Joseph Scott really kind thank you, really happy to be part of this community
I had exactly the same lesson a while back it literally changed how i strike the golf ball great video
Brilliant, thanks for sharing Mark
@@DanielMaude Hi Danny I am a four handicapper and have been struggling coming to far from the inside getting stuck and either flipping it or hitting it straight right , could this drill help me
Mark Hurlow I did too, it really helps!
Joseph DeSimone cool 😁
Do you know how good this lesson is? It’s real real good, one of your best and you have many bests! Thank you! Wished I lived close to where you give lessons! 🥴👏
Really kind Janice thank you
This is the only video I've seen so far that covers the "separation" that occurs on the downswing between the left side moving towards the target and the right side building momentum like a slingshot in the opposite direction (or something like that!) Feels strange but I'm sure that's because I've been doing the wrong thing for years!
Thanks for the feedback Nathan, another way of imagining it is that there the club head is always putting pressure out on the arc of the club
Amazing how some of your videos that pop up in my feed from 3 years ago are relevant to what I am working on at this very moment. I have very good hand eye, and usually pretty consistent. But I have a hard time hanging on to the lag, or the feeling of holding off. I tend to start the rotation with the arms, and then fire the body. I have been working on firing the body rotation first now, and seeing good results. Your other live lesson where you were instructed to "spin it down" was also helpful. Thanks for everything Danny! Hope to meet you out on the course someday!
Danny , outstanding ! Jack Nicklaus talked about this at some point but I can’t remember where . I went out to my outside net and with only a few split grip moves I immediately started swinging my driver with this drill in mind and I ripped it every time ! Thank you ! If you could I would like your email address , ok ? John ( addendum ) found Jack’s tip : he said “ you can’t release too early providing you don’t cast and if you get to your left side first “ . Also , you’re too young to remember Jimmy Ballard , he called it springing the shaft going forward !
I took this drill to the driving range this morning. I noticed much straighter and longer shots. Probably about 30 more yards with my driver. Thanks Danny for sharing your game with me. My confidence level is through the roof now. Have a great day!
David Cox and you David, thanks for taking the time to let me know
This is what I need! I have a decent back swing but tend to get steep with overuse of my right shoulder. Especially with driver. Thank you for sharing this gem! Will be trying out at the range today, cheers.
Love to how the practice goes with your driver
You are my favourite video golf instructor. That's a brilliant drill, I think that I've finally understood this concept of downswing. Thanks a lot Danny!!
Marc Bigaignon my pleasure Marc, thanks for taking the time to comment
Top drill Danny. Picked up on this a while back and is now a part of my daily routine for swing though training. Very well explained and a good exercise for all levels. 👍
Absolutely Paul, thanks again. Have a great weekend
Great Vid, I have seen this before but this is the first time someone has broken it down so it's easy to follow and comprehend.
Glad you liked it Stephen
top drill! i remember stephen deane out at the emirates golf club teaching me that couple years back..gonna give it another shot at the range soon..
That’s great to hear, I’ve done some work with Stephen over the years
Was thinking of the same video
Greetings from Melbourne. Love your drills but this 'keeping the trail shoulder back' has been a revelation, really straightened out my slice. Thank you.
Thats awesome to hear Chris, simple one this but great for promoting correct feel
Morning Danny! This is another brilliant lesson where i start to feel where the speed comes from. I need to be on my left leg though.... 😉
You do indeed Rick 😁
Cheers for this, I've been looking for "backswing golf lesson takeaway drill" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Penamillorn Peerless Prevalence - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a great one off guide for discovering how to learn an effective golf swing method without the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my buddy got amazing success with it.
Raymon Mora why are you putting ads on Danny’s channel? Are you making money on the sales?
After hours of practicing, after lessons and watching many videos. I could see what I was doing wrong but could not quite figure out how to achieve the outcome I was trying to get. This! This short video has managed to explain the downswing perfectly. The terminology you have used in this video and the explaination is exactly what I needed. It makes the downswing feel so much more natural aswell. Thanks!
You are very welcome, thanks for the feedback
my pro has been getting me to do this, I did not struggle for distance but this has made a full club adjustment in my irons, he also gets me to hit wedges with my right hand only using the same feeling. great advise Danny, recommend to any slicers out there
Love the one handed wedge drill, you naturally create width in this swing this way
@@DanielMaude exactly. it stopped me from shanking the ball. these two go hand in hand :)
Good work Danny! I enjoy playing golf and I like to keep it simple. The amount of golf instruction videos and info available is overwhelming. I try to improve my swing and mental game without over complicating things. Your channel is where I go for instruction. Thanks!
That’s awesome to hear, I think you do right. The mental game is my personal passion. Learning to manage our minds has to be the number one goal
Thats really great Jeremy, thanks for the support
Hi Danny! Thanks for the latest training drill but on a different note, I see the Mavrik bag in the background. So that is your choice of clubs following your announcement last week of a plan to make a change ?
Hi Maurice, I'm still using my Apex pro 16 irons at the moment so no change yet. Testing the Mavrik driver but I'm getting too much spin with it so may need to look at changing the shaft or looking at an alternative
This is a great lesson. For me I had instant success. Huge difference in my overall game. The compression I’m now getting with my irons is startling. Even my pitching has improved. Wow! Best coach on YT.
Hey Danny, love the content and was wondering what your tips would be for my drive that’s going to high and not far at all and consistently striking my drive well. Thanks!
Where on the club face is the ball striking
Decrease the height of the ball on your tee
When a few bad habits creep back into my game, I always return to this video! Great stuff, Danny.
That’s great to know William, hope you have a great Christmas
@@DanielMaude You too, Danny. This and your wrist hinge video (pushing down with your left hand) have done wonders for my game in 2020. All the best to you and yours.
Danny would it be fair to say that when doing this it is the body that starts it ? What I am trying to say it’s not just arms, I am working on body and then arms follow is this correct ?
Great video as always chris
Absolutely Chris 👍
Yep going To try this for sure..
Ifraaz Lateef cool 👊🏻
I like the inside environment for this type of instruction. Width seems to complement your thoughts on a catapult motion as well. Great camera work on great instruction Danny. So helpful.
s sparko thank you, appreciate the feedback
This is literally my only swing thought- crucial to avoiding an over the top swing. Why do so few instructors teach this - why has it always been about holding the angles and firing hips with the belief that the arms will come down naturally (don’t recall there being a muscle connecting my hips to my arms!).
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That motion has other benefits as it helps create width (free speed) and helps to shallow out the swing. It also helps to square the golf club as you are releasing the angles (with a driver this is essential as you will run out of time).
Totally agree.
haricsl thanks for your feedback and sharing your thoughts 👍😁
Jo Sch 👍👊🏻
Hey, don't remind us of those other evil thoughts! :)
I agree that this move helps to release through impact. But if you start your downswing with your left hip, your arms WILL HAVE TO FOLLOW, because you're coiled up. Your body can't stretch, it's not elastic, so when starting the downswing with your left side your right side literally can't stay behind.
Thanks again Danny. You’re a beacon of sensible golf instruction on RUclips. My ball striking has improved massively since watching your vids, from shooting mid 90s to mid 80s, but I’m still coming over, creating big divots that angle right to left. I think this might just help.
Playing Canterbury on 28th of this month at 3pm. If you’re about I’d love to come say hello.
Thats great Danny, I will be at the club coaching so should see you there
@@DanielMaude would you have a slot about 2pm?
Going to give this a try. Struggle with my driver, slicing a lot 👍🏻
You can do it Nick, keep me posted
Nick Brazier did it help nick?
Sam Bossn It is work in progress. I have tried it and feel it leads to keeping your trail elbow in. So think it is helping👍🏻
Nick Brazier thanks for sharing Nick
Nick Brazier I used to slice A LOT with driver. What helped me was really focusing on “hitting up” at the all with driver. Rather than feeling like I was hitting down. It’s almost impossible to come outside in while swinging up at the same time. And get the club face square and your good. You will begin to feel the inside swing when swinging up.
Excellent drill. Just spent 20 minutes in garage doing it. Awesome control and speed through impact. Thank You Danny.
Brilliant news! Thanks for sharing
69 dislikes why dislike losers don’t come back very negative people
Yes, happens every week sometimes after 5 seconds of the video being released 😂
@@DanielMaude incredible that people do this with your superb contributions... its not as if they paid for this content, keep up the great work Danny.
Canterbury Taxis Ltd. Thank you Ian, appreciate the support
Danny i think your description on your videos are amazing , you are the best instructor that i subscribed to. Thanks very much for your help.
My pleasure, thanks so much for taking the time to comment
Literally the 1% people who’s reading... I strongly hope your parents live longer than 100 years with awesome health thanks for reading
Thanks Danny will definitely try out as I do what you are saying. Throwing right shoulder.
the best detail in all your videos is really that one can see and feel your passion for what you are doing and showing. Amazing! Wish everybody could love the job as you do!
Really kind of you to say, I’m lucky to do what I love 😁👊🏻
You have got to be one of the best coaches out there well done.
You break it down so concise. Great video thanks
Marcus Sheldon my pleasure Marcus, thanks for the support
I'm fairly new to golf and a senior. I had some lessons on course and have the very same experience that Barry Kiernan has: what do I want to achieve ... a consistent swing with my irons. Now, after watching some of your videos - especially this one - I do understand what an arc-motion is and before I hit the ball I always have the mantra "throw your club!". Great Danny! Please continue ...
Thanks Andreas 😁
You are the best golf instruction on RUclips 👍
Very kind, I know there are some great coaches here on RUclips
I figured this out last season and it was amazing. Lost track of it but now I’m motivated to practice it again.
Hope it goes well Douglas
As always Danny... Best teaching video!!!
Thank you Francis, hope you are keeping well
So good. Felt this the other day and couldn’t figure out what I was doing. Now I know! Maybe best video ever.
Thank you Ryan 😁
@@DanielMaude what’s your best video for getting stuck? I get the club get behind me or drop it back for some reason in downswing.
Love your teaching!
This drill makes so much sense. Can't wait to try it.
Hope it goes well 👊🏻👍
Danny, I just purchased the Bushnell Launch Pro and was disappointed with the numbers and my consistency even as a 9 Handicap. I watched this and your compression video and what a difference in both aspects! Speed is up, attack angle is negative, and consistency is up. Appreciate the videos and I'm now subscribed!
WOW!!! Danny ... that demonstration is quite a revelation.... I will try to nail it down before my Wednesday afternoon tee time. But I had better review this video a couple of dozen times and do a lot of practice drills to make it my own.
Thanks, Danny.
Hi Danny, Happy New Year to you. Have not played much golf until I retired over 15 years ago. I have struggled many years to not slice or push my driver, hooking my irons and hybrids, inconsistent chip shots, moving my front foot resulting from playing too much softball, and over rotating my hips and not transferring my weight by not leading with the lower body. Now in my early 70s, I play several times a week and your Tips this past year have helped me in all these areas to lower my handicap to slightly below bogie golf. Love your instructions, especially the best rotation drill, and your summarizing the keys points at the end of the instructions. Always look forward to your tips. Stay safe and healthy.
Thanks so much Frank for taking the time to write. I really do appreciate it 🙏👍
This is one of the 4 videos you’ve posted (and I’ve watched) on over the top swing... I am confident that I will find a solution for me if I practice these drills... you are an outstanding instructor Danny...going to the driving range now! Cheers from 🇨🇦
Best of luck!
Incorrect muscle memory can be devastatingly persistent. So often what feels right in the golf swing is flawed. Breaking the swing down into increments and coming up with a drill to retrain our muscles until the correct move “feels” right is the genius of a great teaching pro. Like you.
Really kind of you to feedback, much appreciated
The amount of people i have told about this channel is unreal. Best coach on on RUclips
Rush Uddin thanks for all the support Rush, really do appreciate it
Danny,
Another wonderful video and drill. Since I've been watching your videos, not only has my swing gotten better and more repeatable, but I now understand more about what's going on during the swing. My game has gotten better and more enjoyable and when I hit a bad shot, I immediately know what I did or didn't do and that feedback is priceless. Thanks
You are very welcome, thanks for taking the time to comment
Love this drill! My swing has always been up and around, tic toc, pulling with my front shoulder. Up, down, and around has really helped my distance and consistency!
Wonderful to hear
I've seen this exercise before but not explained anywhere near as well as this. It has made a lot of things much clearer for me. Thanks.
You're very welcome John, hope it helps your golf swing
This worked fantastically for me Danny in my practice net ...thanks so much..a great swing thought.
Helen J Woodhouse that’s great Helen, thanks for sharing
Excellent. Absolutely the best explanation of the swing dynamics. A true confidence builder. Chapeau!
Wow, thanks Joe, love to hear how you get on
Yes, will do.
Didnt go well with the irons. Hands were getting too far ahead at impact resulting in shanks and topped shots. Thnking too much about the three points matching up at impact. Kinda overthinking what shoulda been a simple process. Will go back to the practice range b 4 trying again on the course. Cheers! ^^
Just going outside to give this a try - Danny, your enthusiasm is so infectious and really easy to understand, I'm becoming quite fan!!!
Another great drill to take to the range, have a great week.
Bill Crawford and you Bill 😁👊🏻
Best drill I have ever tried. Was hitting shots left and right with lack of power. Hitting driver straight and longer now. Using one club less with irons too. Thanks Danny.
Pleasure John, thanks for the feedback
Excellent video a very simple and very clear explanation thank Boyd
you are very welcome
I have seen this drill before but never explained as well. Thank you it really helped me to understand aspects of it much more than I had. I used it today at the range, got a few funny looks as I was practicing the motion. When I started hitting the ball it was pure, especially with the longer clubs. Your instruction is top class.
templemat really kind of you to take the time to feedback thank you 🙏
Another brilliant video Danny, so helpful to deconstruct how the pros swing and generate that power, next level stuff 🙌
Thanks very much, hope it simplifies what the best players feel in their downswing
I don’t have a comment so to speak about this video so to speak but I am impressed that Danny takes the time to answer or respond to all these comments. Too bad he isn’t closer to where I live because a few one on one lessons and I could be goin places.
You make the game look easy m8.Great tip as always.
I wish it was easy for everyone Scott, here's hoping this helps 😁
Got a pre comp match tomorrow and looking forward to having a go at this yet again another fantastic lesson ,thanks Danny
My pleasure John, Best of luck!
Amazingly clear explanation of golf swing!
Hi Danny. I am trying to apply this advice to my swing. I am 58 and a high handicapper and I have been in lockdown for 13 months. But this can be practiced in my house. So I am keeping focused and supple drilling this action until such time as I can get out there and play again. So helpful thank you. I would give my eye teeth to have a lesson with you one day.
Awesome drill for improving golfer such as myself (h18) will definitely concentrate on this in future ,Thanks Again Danny.
Canterbury Taxis Ltd. Good luck at deal Ian
@@DanielMaude thanks Danny will try to take some of your tuition into the comp⛳👍
Highly motivational Danny. I like your phrase " You need to feel it". Once I can feel it, - I've got it. Thanks for another great video.
My pleasure, happy to help
Long time golfer, 12 hncdp. This was an enormous help. I had not realized how closed up my shoulders had become. This drill was amazing. Shot the round of my year!. I had been struggling the last few rounds with short shots, and a slice that showed up in the last week or so. I couldn't figure out where these originated. I have a tendency to start hitting my irons fat and my woods with a fade (sometimes a powerfade :) ) when my game heads south, but couldn't begin to understand why. This drill fixed the issues in a just a half hour on the range.
Thank you so much. I am your newest subscriber.
Welcome to the community Jeff, great to have you here
Thank you
Danny the best lesson I've ever had, and it's very similar to what you're doing here. The guy put a tee about 3 feet behind the ball and I had to keep my eyes on the tee throughout my swing. He showed me videos after the lesson of my new swing and it virtually the same as you're doing, for some reason the right shoulder stayed back and I hit the ball a lot better and didn't even think about rotation, it just happened naturally
That’s great to read 😁👊🏻
Best advice i have seen. Split hand drill changed my Game completely. Driver distance gained + 50 yards.
Juh71 that is some serious gains, well done 👊🏻