Starting to see a shift in golf swing instruction reflecting what pros actually do - no more holding on to lag and letting your arms “naturally” come down with the pivot - I mean how the hell are they supposed to do that! Wish I had lessons like this when I started out golf, great vid and simply explained
Well, it's quite simple really. All you have to do is trigger your downswing by pressing your left hand against your right hand. Lag and the release of the club are components of the same dynamic. The hands are below the club at top; and, when the left hand presses against the right hand it will create lag. Then, when the club is about halfway down the hands will be to the left side of the shaft; and the pressure that the left hand asserts against the right hand will then release the club through. There is nothing to it.
Another excellent tutorial Chris. Don’t know chat happened about 8 minutes in, but you were talking about the pump drill and the video went back to you throwing a basketball into the ground
Nailed it! I have been pulling my irons. It felt like my hands were ahead of my hips and I was rotating off the ball and standing up. Thank you so much for this video. It is a perfect explanation of what is going on.
This lesson led me to make better contact and straighter shots. I had to feel the dropping of the hands before turning. That’s just the feel for me. Probably because I was so used to turning from the top with shoulders. Another benefit of this lesson is that forces you to have patience at the top of the backswing leading to a better synchronization. Thank you Chris.
This is exactly the same as the tip Bryson Dechambeau shows and it works brilliantly. But I really liked your detailed explanation Chris because it gives so many checkpoints.
This drill was amazing! I went to the range and honestly my ball striking improved! I had a few bad weeks and lost my swing but this brought it back and made me understand rotation is key rather then throwing arms at it!
I think this is exactly my problem. I’ve been struggling with a bad left miss. I do wish I had someone local who could help as well. But this is a great start
Extremely effective illustration of how arms should pretty much be responsible for moving club up and down and the body for moving it back and forward. I'm keen on getting it right with a basketball before trying with a golf club. Great video.
Brilliant stuff, thanks Chris.! I was once told to "rake down the imaginary wall" behind me, but that just didn't work as it was too much to connect with the body turn - but this looks very doable. I also now get why I've been pulling a lot of shots left by turning my shoulders too early. Thanks!
Watched this before going to the range this morning and helped so much. You explained this very clear. Helped me to keep the club even or behind my hands at half down swing. I didnt realise I was getting the head of the club in front of my hands until I looked at this at the range. I actually thought I had that sorted in my swing. I added in three pumps on the down swing to make sure I as aligned before hitting the ball. And helped me to understand the role of the arms/hands and turn in the swing.
Nice one Chris, thanks. Notice a slight difference between when you say straight down or just down vs what you really do and what your graphics show. @1:18 & @4:35 the direction of the lines are not vertical but slightly diagonal. When you move your arms with zero body turn, the ball and clubhead move out from your heels to infront of your toes. The key thing I notice is your right elbow moves from your side shirt seam to more infront of of core in a slight diagonal fashion.
Excellent vid! Tx Chris. I use a lot of the drills you demonstrate and have improved my feel for throwing the xlubhead which has improved my ball striking, consistency and distance control - even out of the sand. I have much tighter dispersion patterns, too. But then again, I tend to practice regularly and always use drills and practice aids to improve. My golf buds call that "cheating" - 🤔
How good is this? I'm struggling so much with my golf and getting despondent but after watching this i feel i want to get back on the course and try again. Thanks
Don't want to jinx it, but had far and away the best ball striking nine holes of my life after watching this. Hit five of my last six GIR and was 15 feet away putting from the fringe on the sixth as a low 20s handicap and never felt so good standing over the ball using this as my swing thought
I really enjoy your videos! I'm a confused, however, with this instruction to fire your arms with your video "The "Surprise" Move To Unlock More Power In Your Golf Swing" about a year ago. Is the downward movement of the hands different?
super drill and I’m sure it will help golfers like me who are fighting the over the top move, however, as you probably know the end of video is out of sequence….but apparently this problem is not universal and maybe it’s just local hopefully as it an excellent drill
Thank you! I love your videos. Are you shifting forward when you throw your hands down? I watched your video with the impact bag as well, and it doesn’t seem like you have to shift doing it that way? I’ve always struggled with the shift and if this method can help avoid an exaggerated shift, that would be great.
Chris, is there a spot on the ground you like to aim your hands at when you start the down swing?? I tried this the other at at the range with driver-- as just an initial spot when I start the down swing, I aimed my hands (or butt of club handle) at a spot a few inches in front and right of my trial toes. It was just a spot to get started, of course the rotation kicked in and that spot was out of mind almost immediately. But it was a great way to start the swing. Do you have a spot like that in mind?
Hi Chris this may be just what ive been looking for ,I used to just let the arms drop but now Im chunking at the ball from the top hence coming over the top ,the key part of drill is missing at 8mins o6 would it be possible when demonstrating drills which happen so quickley to show in slow motion
U just have to drop your arms yet u have to use body turn with it simultaneously. The golf swing is technically down and around. Most of us I believe are taught from a young age like a sport like baseball you swing from the top. That what makes golf challenging.
Well, that is Justin Rose's swing drill. Says it's one of his own. Think it's a great shame that he ties himself up in knots with impractical swing theories like that. And, that is one thing that Bobby Jones warns us about at the end of his instructional video. Justin's swing drill actually cost him the Open last year. When a player has such a complexed routine it becomes high maintenance; and, they are constantly trying to get a feel from it. And, when a player is coming down the stretch and their opponent sees them constantly going through the same rigmarole it gives them confidence. No player fears a player who has to go through that kind of routine before every shot. And, as a consequence Xander was able to coast home. And, the simple fact is that if a player gets into the correct position at the top they won't come over the top. And, one consequence of the pump drill is that it increases arm separation. And, the arms should reduce arm separation in the transition
All of this can be solved by standing 5" farther from the ball. The standard setup makes you COMPENSATE for standing too close. With your lead hand in full ulnar deviation, bend until the heel of your club is at the ball. Now you have room to let your trail elbow clear the hip without all the contortions. It's simpler, will save your back, and improve your swing. It's called the Single Plane Swing.
Seems to be a problem with the video just after the 8 min mark. Regardless, this video ties in nicely to this recent video you did ruclips.net/video/S2HUTfPc5k4/видео.html
This lesson led me to make better contact and straighter shots. I had to feel the dropping of the hands before turning. That’s just the feel for me. Probably because I was so used to turning from the top with shoulders. Another benefit of this lesson is that forces you to have patience at the top of the backswing leading to a better synchronization. Thank you Chris.
Starting to see a shift in golf swing instruction reflecting what pros actually do - no more holding on to lag and letting your arms “naturally” come down with the pivot - I mean how the hell are they supposed to do that! Wish I had lessons like this when I started out golf, great vid and simply explained
Agreed, definitely seeing a move away from the older messages that didn’t really have anything to back them up 🙌
The ones sticking to the old methods now conflict with these new methods and is causing a lot of confusion with newer golfers.
Well, it's quite simple really. All you have to do is trigger your downswing by pressing your left hand against your right hand. Lag and the release of the club are components of the same dynamic. The hands are below the club at top; and, when the left hand presses against the right hand it will create lag. Then, when the club is about halfway down the hands will be to the left side of the shaft; and the pressure that the left hand asserts against the right hand will then release the club through. There is nothing to it.
Another excellent tutorial Chris. Don’t know chat happened about 8 minutes in, but you were talking about the pump drill and the video went back to you throwing a basketball into the ground
One of the best videos I've seen. Why have NONE of my in-person instructors in the past ever presented this concept?
Nailed it! I have been pulling my irons. It felt like my hands were ahead of my hips and I was rotating off the ball and standing up. Thank you so much for this video. It is a perfect explanation of what is going on.
One of the best videos on this channel.
I think this is the most important lesson you can get for proper ball contact. Well done again Chris. Brilliant teacher 👏
Thanks Mike
I Chris do you do it at the same time hands down body turning. o r hands and arms first. then body 👍Dave
Wow, you have just demystified my golf swing. Thank you so much!
This lesson led me to make better contact and straighter shots. I had to feel the dropping of the hands before turning. That’s just the feel for me. Probably because I was so used to turning from the top with shoulders. Another benefit of this lesson is that forces you to have patience at the top of the backswing leading to a better synchronization. Thank you Chris.
This is exactly the same as the tip Bryson Dechambeau shows and it works brilliantly. But I really liked your detailed explanation Chris because it gives so many checkpoints.
Great video Chris, thank you.
This drill was amazing! I went to the range and honestly my ball striking improved! I had a few bad weeks and lost my swing but this brought it back and made me understand rotation is key rather then throwing arms at it!
Love it? Glad it helped 🙌
Great video and explanation and drills!
I think this is exactly my problem. I’ve been struggling with a bad left miss. I do wish I had someone local who could help as well. But this is a great start
It’s finally clicked in my head. Can’t wait to get on the range now. Thanks Chris your explanations are so simple and clear
Thanks glad it helped
This is great. Coincidentally i was.working on this today. Much easier@ChrisRyanGolf
Excellent video. Down & around all in one. Nice.
Extremely effective illustration of how arms should pretty much be responsible for moving club up and down and the body for moving it back and forward. I'm keen on getting it right with a basketball before trying with a golf club. Great video.
Thanks David hope it helps
Brilliant stuff, thanks Chris.! I was once told to "rake down the imaginary wall" behind me, but that just didn't work as it was too much to connect with the body turn - but this looks very doable.
I also now get why I've been pulling a lot of shots left by turning my shoulders too early.
Thanks!
Watched this before going to the range this morning and helped so much. You explained this very clear. Helped me to keep the club even or behind my hands at half down swing. I didnt realise I was getting the head of the club in front of my hands until I looked at this at the range. I actually thought I had that sorted in my swing. I added in three pumps on the down swing to make sure I as aligned before hitting the ball. And helped me to understand the role of the arms/hands and turn in the swing.
Nice one Chris, thanks.
Notice a slight difference between when you say straight down or just down vs what you really do and what your graphics show.
@1:18 & @4:35 the direction of the lines are not vertical but slightly diagonal. When you move your arms with zero body turn, the ball and clubhead move out from your heels to infront of your toes.
The key thing I notice is your right elbow moves from your side shirt seam to more infront of of core in a slight diagonal fashion.
Excellent vid! Tx Chris. I use a lot of the drills you demonstrate and have improved my feel for throwing the xlubhead which has improved my ball striking, consistency and distance control - even out of the sand. I have much tighter dispersion patterns, too. But then again, I tend to practice regularly and always use drills and practice aids to improve. My golf buds call that "cheating" - 🤔
Great video explanation tips
How good is this? I'm struggling so much with my golf and getting despondent but after watching this i feel i want to get back on the course and try again. Thanks
Hope it helps
Best downswing drill for me ever!!! Thanks Chris. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I suppose same mechanics work for driver to.
Yep same for the big stick
Wow great explanation
Wow this is amazing!! Total game changer 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks Jeff
Don't want to jinx it, but had far and away the best ball striking nine holes of my life after watching this. Hit five of my last six GIR and was 15 feet away putting from the fringe on the sixth as a low 20s handicap and never felt so good standing over the ball using this as my swing thought
Excellent drill for me, work beautifully with my iron. But not quite working with my driver, don't understand why.
Brilliant 👏🏻 Genius 🎉
I think there is a problem with video starting at 8:05. You are talking about some golf shot and video shows you throwing basketball to the ground.
this is an interesting one
Is the sequence then hip bump, then hands down then body turn or are they all happening at the same time
Gold!
I really enjoy your videos! I'm a confused, however, with this instruction to fire your arms with your video "The "Surprise" Move To Unlock More Power In Your Golf Swing" about a year ago. Is the downward movement of the hands different?
This drill also good for the driver swing training?
I am an 83 yr old woman and I tried this. Men are stopping and can not believe that I am hitting the ball so well!!!!!!!!!!!
super drill and I’m sure it will help golfers like me who are fighting the over the top move, however, as you probably know the end of video is out of sequence….but apparently this problem is not universal and maybe it’s just local hopefully as it an excellent drill
Would this be the same for driver as well? Except of course for change in set up
It would yes, same movement
Thank you! I love your videos. Are you shifting forward when you throw your hands down? I watched your video with the impact bag as well, and it doesn’t seem like you have to shift doing it that way? I’ve always struggled with the shift and if this method can help avoid an exaggerated shift, that would be great.
Ryan, thanks a lot, it really works for me. One question, do You recommend additional to this move a shallowing move in the transition phase ?
No I don’t think you need a shallowing move, this will lower the club which should be all that you need
@@ChrisRyanGolf Thanks a lot
Chris, is there a spot on the ground you like to aim your hands at when you start the down swing?? I tried this the other at at the range with driver-- as just an initial spot when I start the down swing, I aimed my hands (or butt of club handle) at a spot a few inches in front and right of my trial toes. It was just a spot to get started, of course the rotation kicked in and that spot was out of mind almost immediately. But it was a great way to start the swing. Do you have a spot like that in mind?
Hi Chris this may be just what ive been looking for ,I used to just let the arms drop but now Im chunking at the ball from the top hence coming over the top ,the key part of drill is missing at 8mins o6 would it be possible when demonstrating drills which happen so quickley to show in slow motion
U just have to drop your arms yet u have to use body turn with it simultaneously. The golf swing is technically down and around. Most of us I believe are taught from a young age like a sport like baseball you swing from the top. That what makes golf challenging.
You say elbows connect to the upper chest, do you mean stuck to it.I tried but a huge loss of distancde
Great video but it goes a bit weird at 8:10. Looks like another video with the proper sound track?
Yeah a little glitch there for some reason
Does this channel work for all clubs ? Driver and fairway woods ?
It does yes, use this with all clubs
Very good
Thanks
Seems to be a problem with the edit 😧at around 8:10 in. Otherwise another great video.
Well, that is Justin Rose's swing drill. Says it's one of his own. Think it's a great shame that he ties himself up in knots with impractical swing theories like that. And, that is one thing that Bobby Jones warns us about at the end of his instructional video. Justin's swing drill actually cost him the Open last year. When a player has such a complexed routine it becomes high maintenance; and, they are constantly trying to get a feel from it. And, when a player is coming down the stretch and their opponent sees them constantly going through the same rigmarole it gives them confidence. No player fears a player who has to go through that kind of routine before every shot. And, as a consequence Xander was able to coast home. And, the simple fact is that if a player gets into the correct position at the top they won't come over the top. And, one consequence of the pump drill is that it increases arm separation. And, the arms should reduce arm separation in the transition
Bit of a glitch towards the end of the video. Never the less it reinforced previous instruction.
Yeah not sure what happened there 🤣
The pump drill
Exactly! One of the best
" Vertical drop, horizontal tug "
where's the drill for the opposite problem? coming too much for the inside. +12 club path
All of this can be solved by standing 5" farther from the ball. The standard setup makes you COMPENSATE for standing too close. With your lead hand in full ulnar deviation, bend until the heel of your club is at the ball. Now you have room to let your trail elbow clear the hip without all the contortions. It's simpler, will save your back, and improve your swing. It's called the Single Plane Swing.
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Seems to be a problem with the video just after the 8 min mark. Regardless, this video ties in nicely to this recent video you did ruclips.net/video/S2HUTfPc5k4/видео.html
Bad Golfer
This lesson led me to make better contact and straighter shots. I had to feel the dropping of the hands before turning. That’s just the feel for me. Probably because I was so used to turning from the top with shoulders. Another benefit of this lesson is that forces you to have patience at the top of the backswing leading to a better synchronization. Thank you Chris.