The ball under the foot was probably the biggest golf swing epiphany I've ever had. I grew up playing years of baseball where it's common to teach "squashing the bug" as a source of power by rotating on the ball of the trail foot (counterclockwise for a righty). I brought that to golf for over 17 years and never questioned it as the source of inconsistency. I've been able to play decently by following all the content on your and Adam's channels, but fixing my understanding of footwork really tied everything that you teach together and let me truly feel a smooth and effortless swing for the first time.
Would placing the ball on the left (lead) foot or wedging something underneath to push away help the same way in stopping the early extension or placing it in the right foot more beneficial, thoughts?
Mike, the quality and presentation of your lessons is outstanding. You have clearly thought this all out. I like the "white rectangle graphic" that draws attention to the topic along with the notes you add on the left of the screen on many videos that summarize the key points. This is a high, high, standard. On top of that, you are a terrific communicator. I hope this channel grows like crazy.
Frank, wow, thank you so much the kind words! i am so happy you are enjoying the channel! This is exactly what i am aiming to do, provide simple and actionable content that will make a difference in everyone’s game no matter their level. i have to give a huge shoutout to the big man my videographer Kevin as he is the creative genius behind the videos, filming and editing! Thank you again! please let me know if there is any topics you’d like to see covered that could help your game! i hope we grow like crazy too!!!
Great tips for early extension! Also great tips for shanking! I tried every shanking tip I could find, but this was the only one that fixed my problem. Enjoy all your instruction videos!
thank you so much! And you are 100% spot on, a lot of people shank because the trail leg gets excessively closer to the golf ball during the downswing and causes the hosel to be preseted to the ball. This is a great drill for many who suffer from the shanks for that reason! Thanks for watching !
This is the best explanation on how to stop early extension I have ever heard! I need to try this out. So far I have benefitted a lot from the "feet toether drill" (also solves many issues, don't know who came up with this drill) and I can recommend that also very much.
thank you so much! let me know how it goes when you try it out and if you have any questions! feet together is a wonderful drill for soooooo many reasons! payne stewart did that drill the entire year before he won his US open at Pinehurst. i should defintely do an episode on it! thanks again!
No problem! Come back and let us know how it works for you! Remember to start slow before you start taking full swings. This will help ingrain the movement
How did this drill work for you? Let me know! 😎
Great video, thanks! Would be interesting to see a video about hips coming away from the wall on the backswing.
The ball under the foot was probably the biggest golf swing epiphany I've ever had. I grew up playing years of baseball where it's common to teach "squashing the bug" as a source of power by rotating on the ball of the trail foot (counterclockwise for a righty). I brought that to golf for over 17 years and never questioned it as the source of inconsistency. I've been able to play decently by following all the content on your and Adam's channels, but fixing my understanding of footwork really tied everything that you teach together and let me truly feel a smooth and effortless swing for the first time.
Would placing the ball on the left (lead) foot or wedging something underneath to push away help the same way in stopping the early extension or placing it in the right foot more beneficial, thoughts?
This single video identified my problem and completely fixed my swing. Fantastic drill
Will try it. Good job.
Thank you for the drills.
Mike, the quality and presentation of your lessons is outstanding. You have clearly thought this all out. I like the "white rectangle graphic" that draws attention to the topic along with the notes you add on the left of the screen on many videos that summarize the key points. This is a high, high, standard. On top of that, you are a terrific communicator. I hope this channel grows like crazy.
Frank, wow, thank you so much the kind words! i am so happy you are enjoying the channel! This is exactly what i am aiming to do, provide simple and actionable content that will make a difference in everyone’s game no matter their level. i have to give a huge shoutout to the big man my videographer Kevin as he is the creative genius behind the videos, filming and editing!
Thank you again! please let me know if there is any topics you’d like to see covered that could help your game!
i hope we grow like crazy too!!!
That was fascinating. Best description of the mechanics of what happens in an early extension. Thanks for the tips will be trying then soon.
thank you very much! I hope it has helped!
Glad it was helpful! The feet are an overlooked topic when it comes to early extension!
Great tips for early extension! Also great tips for shanking! I tried every shanking tip I could find, but this was the only one that fixed my problem. Enjoy all your instruction videos!
thank you so much! And you are 100% spot on, a lot of people shank because the trail leg gets excessively closer to the golf ball during the downswing and causes the hosel to be preseted to the ball. This is a great drill for many who suffer from the shanks for that reason!
Thanks for watching !
Love this Mike! Never seen that before ! Cant wait to give it a try! thanks Rob
Can’t wait to hear how it works for you Rob!
Thanks for watching Rob!
This is the best explanation on how to stop early extension I have ever heard! I need to try this out. So far I have benefitted a lot from the "feet toether drill" (also solves many issues, don't know who came up with this drill) and I can recommend that also very much.
thank you so much! let me know how it goes when you try it out and if you have any questions!
feet together is a wonderful drill for soooooo many reasons! payne stewart did that drill the entire year before he won his US open at Pinehurst.
i should defintely do an episode on it!
thanks again!
Hi guys! Thanks for responding to my email and I'm definitely going to use this drill, it will really help 😁 I really appreciate this thank you Mike!
absolutely brother! let us know how it goes!!
Thanks for the drill and possible solution to my early extension!
let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching!
No problem! Come back and let us know how it works for you! Remember to start slow before you start taking full swings. This will help ingrain the movement
Great drill tips
thank you!
One of my problems because of being a softball player. Thanks for the tips!!
you got it! Always here for you all! Thank you for watching!
Nice drill and very nice explanation. So glad to not see the chair drill yet again.
hahaha! thanks for watching!
You guys are the best . 👌
we appreciate you tremendously! Thank you for watching!