So glad to see this. I was having a problem with a flying elbow so I decided to take a lesson. The instructor told me to do exactly what this video is addressing. I told the instructor that I felt like I was coming over the top and cutting across. He said that's okay, now I never have to worry about going left and only have half the course to worry about. Wont going back to that dude. Thanks for savin me some cash clay
I have hit nice shots with the pressure you've described in the left shoulder. It happened when I was trying to keep left arm straight. When I noticed the difference it was great. There are so many nuances to a great shot and so little time. Thanks for pointing this out.
I've been trying to fix my flat swing by using less body turn and more arm movement, or in your word Infront of your body. But I've been struggling with the downswing part, because it led me to swing from over the top. But this video seriously click me, especially that part about the chest and the armpit pressure as the "feel". You couldn't explain it any better.
Hi, I wouldn't reduce your rotation to get the swing more vertical. I would just lift more with the arms and get the rotation too. This will provide a very powerful position at the top. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Great video as always. Using your video I do a drill which is hitting balls using just the last part of the swing (from when the left arm is parallel to the ground and the club is lagged, your position at 2:30 in the video). I hit 10-20 balls that way and it serves to build muscle memory of that position. And it forces me to turn through the ball to get any distance at all. Then I go to my full swing making sure I get to that same place. My ball striking has improved dramatically. And yes, I have found staying left arm connected is huge to hitting the ball solid.
Thanks for the info I was watching some old Tiger Woods Butch Harmon videos on RUclips from the Golf Channel and they were talking about arm positions in the takeaway and getting the club and arms back in front of you coming down it seems hard to do not to say it doesn't work it clearly worked for Tiger, what you said seems to be easier,,,,,,
A really good thing to check and even a feel is to have you back elbow/arm inside the front elbow/arm- amounts to same thing if thinking the front arm/peck feel does not work for one.
I think a lot of confusion for me came from not working out that my key is to keep the Handle, the grip, in front of my trunk and torso. Shallowing the shaft in transition, with the handle not lagging or getting stuck behind gives me a good key. I think "the club" will always confuse me - what I can do with the handle and the shaft, including shaft axial rotation, gets me playing pretty good golf
Is this only for golfers who have an over the top issue? If someone is coming too far from the inside (like myself), wouldn't pinning the lead arm across the chest make the club path come more from the inside?
It's STILL winter here in Minnesota. I've done everything I can do setup a basic platform for putting, chipping, and swinging as much as possible, but nothing compares to that outdoor feeling. Any suggestions?
I’m thinks about being a member of the rotary swing or the top speed system to help get my game where I would like it to be. Similar swings but kinda different philosophies. What’s the advantages with top speed system over rotary swing? I believe I saw you in one of their videos as well.
Lyndon James Clay was a big part of the rotary swing but left to start his very own TopSpeed Golf System From my understanding the rotary swing system is based on building your game around chasing the perfect swing (which is next to impossible) TopSpeedGolf is based around focusing on 5 key fundamentals that EVERY tour pro or great golfer (assuming they’re a good ball striker) nails in every swing
Hi Lyndon, as you might know, Clay used to do instruction for Rotary Swing. They are similar to TSG but we don't believe that you have to get every bit of the swing perfect. There are really just 5 basic things. You get these and you'll fix 95% of your issues. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
It's hard to say exactly what you need to do without seeing you swing but if you don't have your lead arm against the chest some in transition then your hands are likely moving in an over the top fashion. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
I’m self taught so this might sound weird. This fixed my early extension. You can stay in posture with an overly flat swing but God it feels uncomfortable. Anybody who disagrees with this video has prob had slight success keeping trail bicep attatched to the body on the backswing excessively. With all clubs. You lose a lot power doing that and run into a lot of problems on the downswing if you have any power behind it. But like you said, if you’re coming over the top this would be a catastrophic feeling if not done correctly in transition.
Hi Clay, I notice that in some videos you really squat on the downswing, and on others you stay fairly level. Is there some rule of thumb for this? More squat with irons than with woods? In this video you would do the squat on you slow practice swings where you pause, but not so much when you were actually hitting the ball.
Hi Tom, just trying to exaggerate the movement a bit more. You'll typically see the best ball strikers lower 1-3" in the backswing and another 1-3" in the first half of the downswing with all clubs. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
That’s a major problem with golf lingo...cover the ball, hit down on the ball, release the club, club in front of your body...none of it means what the phrases actually say lol
It's taken me 7 yrs to get this I was so frustrated til I watched this thanks thanks so much
So glad to see this. I was having a problem with a flying elbow so I decided to take a lesson. The instructor told me to do exactly what this video is addressing. I told the instructor that I felt like I was coming over the top and cutting across. He said that's okay, now I never have to worry about going left and only have half the course to worry about. Wont going back to that dude. Thanks for savin me some cash clay
My pleasure!
I have hit nice shots with the pressure you've described in the left shoulder. It happened when I was trying to keep left arm straight. When I noticed the difference it was great. There are so many nuances to a great shot and so little time. Thanks for pointing this out.
My pleasure!
Your suggestion to keep the left bicep against the left pec was very helpful. Helped to keep for a good swing arc.
I've been trying to fix my flat swing by using less body turn and more arm movement, or in your word Infront of your body. But I've been struggling with the downswing part, because it led me to swing from over the top. But this video seriously click me, especially that part about the chest and the armpit pressure as the "feel". You couldn't explain it any better.
Hi, I wouldn't reduce your rotation to get the swing more vertical. I would just lift more with the arms and get the rotation too. This will provide a very powerful position at the top. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Very good video for getting the club in position in set up 🏌️♂️
Thanks!
Great video as always. Using your video I do a drill which is hitting balls using just the last part of the swing (from when the left arm is parallel to the ground and the club is lagged, your position at 2:30 in the video). I hit 10-20 balls that way and it serves to build muscle memory of that position. And it forces me to turn through the ball to get any distance at all. Then I go to my full swing making sure I get to that same place. My ball striking has improved dramatically. And yes, I have found staying left arm connected is huge to hitting the ball solid.
Thanks George and thanks for sharing. Hope you're playing great! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Thanks for the info I was watching some old Tiger Woods Butch Harmon videos on RUclips from the Golf Channel and they were talking about arm positions in the takeaway and getting the club and arms back in front of you coming down it seems hard to do not to say it doesn't work it clearly worked for Tiger, what you said seems to be easier,,,,,,
Thanks for sharing! Play well!
A really good thing to check and even a feel is to have you back elbow/arm inside the front elbow/arm- amounts to same thing if thinking the front arm/peck feel does not work for one.
Thanks for sharing
Well done Clay
Thanks!
I think a lot of confusion for me came from not working out that my key is to keep the Handle, the grip, in front of my trunk and torso. Shallowing the shaft in transition, with the handle not lagging or getting stuck behind gives me a good key. I think "the club" will always confuse me - what I can do with the handle and the shaft, including shaft axial rotation, gets me playing pretty good golf
Hi, Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you're on the right track. Keep up the hard work! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Really good topic, well explained.
Thanks!
This really helps with tees up shots.. how can I combine this with the idea of getting compression in iron shots?! Please help.
“teed shots”
There aren't any adjustments you have to make. It's the same motion.
You are the best 🏌️♂️
Thanks!
Great video! So I know driver is different than the irons but would these concepts cross to the irons as well?
Yes
Very well explained as usual...thanks!
Thanks!
Is this only for golfers who have an over the top issue? If someone is coming too far from the inside (like myself), wouldn't pinning the lead arm across the chest make the club path come more from the inside?
It's STILL winter here in Minnesota. I've done everything I can do setup a basic platform for putting, chipping, and swinging as much as possible, but nothing compares to that outdoor feeling. Any suggestions?
Wait two months. 🤪
There might be a dome or heated range near you. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
I’m thinks about being a member of the rotary swing or the top speed system to help get my game where I would like it to be. Similar swings but kinda different philosophies. What’s the advantages with top speed system over rotary swing? I believe I saw you in one of their videos as well.
Lyndon James
Clay was a big part of the rotary swing but left to start his very own TopSpeed Golf System
From my understanding the rotary swing system is based on building your game around chasing the perfect swing (which is next to impossible)
TopSpeedGolf is based around focusing on 5 key fundamentals that EVERY tour pro or great golfer (assuming they’re a good ball striker) nails in every swing
Hi Lyndon, as you might know, Clay used to do instruction for Rotary Swing. They are similar to TSG but we don't believe that you have to get every bit of the swing perfect. There are really just 5 basic things. You get these and you'll fix 95% of your issues. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Captions are great
Thanks!
I always appreciate your excellent lessons! Im following ur ch
My pleasure!
Brilliant video
Awesome drill clay thank u
Thanks!
I will have to see a video on ways to part
Thanks for the comment!
I am a bit confused. You appear to tuck your right elbow in tight as well (what I do). Should I be tucking my left armpit in too?
It's hard to say exactly what you need to do without seeing you swing but if you don't have your lead arm against the chest some in transition then your hands are likely moving in an over the top fashion. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
First you taught me to play tennis and now golf! Great videos!
Thanks!
I’m self taught so this might sound weird. This fixed my early extension. You can stay in posture with an overly flat swing but God it feels uncomfortable. Anybody who disagrees with this video has prob had slight success keeping trail bicep attatched to the body on the backswing excessively. With all clubs. You lose a lot power doing that and run into a lot of problems on the downswing if you have any power behind it. But like you said, if you’re coming over the top this would be a catastrophic feeling if not done correctly in transition.
Hi Clay, I notice that in some videos you really squat on the downswing, and on others you stay fairly level. Is there some rule of thumb for this? More squat with irons than with woods? In this video you would do the squat on you slow practice swings where you pause, but not so much when you were actually hitting the ball.
Hi Tom, just trying to exaggerate the movement a bit more. You'll typically see the best ball strikers lower 1-3" in the backswing and another 1-3" in the first half of the downswing with all clubs. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Yes keep the club in front of you, even in the back swing.
This comment will keep me up all night! 😱
Thanks for the comment!
@@punter0554 Woosh!
i feel if I stand tall at address it gives me room to swing the club in front of me, is that ok?
Yes
That pressure is the Pressure Point of the #4 Power Accumulator. Greatest power source of a swinger. Not so much for a hitter.
Thanks for sharing
That’s a major problem with golf lingo...cover the ball, hit down on the ball, release the club, club in front of your body...none of it means what the phrases actually say lol
Yeah, they are mostly exaggerations to help you feel what you need to. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
excellent vid ....#Trump2020
Thanks!
Ripped!
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