I was told "THE SECRET" to better GOLF SWING BALANCE
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- An old golf professional told me the secret to better golf balance and why an older technique is better than a modern approach. The secret to better golf swing balance puts the golfer in the correct athletic position with the point of balance where it should be not where you're told it looks like it should be?
All will be explained.
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This one tip is fantastic! I did not realize I was getting too much on the balls of my feet during the swing, I was drifting forward toward the ball. It was very subtle, so I couldn't figure out why I was striking the ball poorly. This was causing me miss-hits and to shank it every now and then. I tried keeping my weight more on the heels during the swing as suggested in this video and eureka! I immediately began to strike the ball better and with a much better balance. This is hands down the best golf tip of the year for me, thanks.
Literally a "eureka" moment for me too. I was either shanking or hitting pull hooks!
Thank you!!! great information. Many times I hit the golf ball on the heel of my club because of a forward weight shift towards the ball on the downswing.
Wow. Such s subtle thing that would never be discernable watching slomo videos.
I was hitting balls at lunchtime today. The pro went by and we chatted for a moment, he pointed out something about my swing, the subtlest of details. Big improvements followed.
Your comments about counter action(s) is such a lightbulb moment for me.
If you are too weight forward you have to bring your arms in during the swing or you will topple slightly at the moments before impact. How can we possibly swing smoothly with that happening? Also we will loose some component of the forward energy it will be vectored off to the inside adding some slice spin to the ball.
Amazing stuff. Thanks.
Good lesson Steve, I have had problems with finishing on my toes after every swing. I feel stronger with more knee bend and that means for me more weight on the balls of my feet. I have struggled with loss of balance most of my golfing career even though I have been a low handicap player for over 40 years. Not quiet getting the new feeling you have suggested but will work on it in my net when the weather warms up here in St Andrews.
This is something I’ve been working on a lot and this video just confirms it for me. I am about two years in and found myself feeling like I’m falling forward and a lot of time hitting fat. Focusing on getting the weight back has helped my balance a ton.
I’ve been waiting for some pro to talk about this. To this I’d add my two bits and say that in order to achieve good balance throughout the swing you need to find that slot at the top of your swing where you are able to stay in that ball to heel balanced position. Which generally means being a bit flatter so the club weight doesn’t upset your balance. From their shifting forward is much easier. Comes naturally. But it needs practice as it upsets your timing! Thanks Steve for touching upon this interesting aspect!
Yeah this is well said. Getting in that slot at the top of the backswing with the briefest of a pause and resisting the urge to lift the heel up In the downswing really helps my balance. I mean geez I was in shankville and couldn't figure out why. The right heel.
Omg!!! That’s exactly what I was doing today at the range after a long vacation. I couldn’t figure out why I kept shanking. That you so much.
Great clip. Really enjoyed the tip. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Steve, I thought about this tip a lot and it made me think about my posture when putting. So, armed with putter, golf balls and a bedroom carpet I set work, aiming to shift my weight back towards my heels. Results? Lower body felt much more stable, leading to more consistent strike and "feel" when hitting the ball. Many thanks
Yeah due to an injury I've had balance issues, in particular in my lead foot. So the compensation for that is kind of to get down on your right front foot and toes and kind of push. But that was lifting my heel off the ground and that was resulting in all those problems you've talked about.
I started putting about 65% on my lead foot and keeping it relatively still and then keeping my right heel on the ground and I've had just tremendous striking and direction control. It's good to have my swing back thank you.
I have noticed to stand more on the heels making my swing much more stable and easier on plane however I could not always achieve this position. This tip is really great.
This is absolutelyspot on and has been a "light bulb" moment for me as it at last helped me overcome a serious problem I have with shanking. I have been told in the past to have a more dynamic posture by getting the weight on the balls of my feet. However this never really felt comfortable as it throws me forward and as a result I developed a bad habit of hitting the ball out of the hosel. Transferring the weight much more to the heels as your old pro suggested now gives me the space to swing round my body and hit it out of the sweet spot. Thanks Steve for sharing this. Some of these old pros really did know what they were talking about!
Same for me too. Weight too far forward means the risk of the clubhead moving forward during the swing and the inevitable shank.
Great lesson. like your style
FINALLY!!!! I was wondering when an instructor had the balls to speak this truth. 💯
This is perhaps the best advice for setup and posture ever.(not trying to be too dramatic) the way you explain is excellent and easy to follow. I would always setup bending from the hips but I would always cant my weight towards balls of feet. Your setup provides opportunity for controlled balance and helps me not to early extend.
Nice tip. I have been working on it before I saw this video. Like anything you have to adapt it to your swing but I am liking the concept. Weight in the toes can cause a lot of problems as you describe. Just look at the left foot of any (right-handed) pro through and after impact. You can almost always see a whole lot of spikes. Cheers
This is certainly good advice, when I first started playing golf I was quite often pulled off balance by the force of the swing, resulting in mishits and a terrible finish. Sure enough as soon as I placed more weight towards the heels my swing improved and once you get the feel of it you can swing much more aggressively. Great video and gem of a tip. Cheers from Nova Scotia.M.
Wonderful concept; promotes hitting from inside out and the Gary Player walk through! Thanks ST.
When I feel weight towards my heels I feel more bending in my ankles with my shins angled a bit more forward. Feels like the angled shins direct force back and down through my heels into the ground behind me and I do not come out of posture and my left hip moves out of the way on its own. A very strong position and move into the ball. LOVE IT!
Yep. Harold Varner III describes a very similar concept.
Steve! Thank you. Makes sense, I'm gunna try.
Brilliant. Hope this helps someone else (particularly former athletes) ..... Having worked at this dilligently over the last 2 weeks on the range I'd hoped to see some impact on my scores. Did I? Naaah! My head got in the way again. Now, I hear you saying "Obviously doing something seriously wrong with the club there if your head gets in the way". Let me explain... Despite all the best practice on the range it wont work if, when you're down on the course, you go to it with the attitude "Done the practice, paid my dues so right let's get after this ". You'll be back on the balls of your feet just that split second before you start your backswing. It needs a different mental approach, too. Having Joseph Parent's book, Zen Golf, on the bedside table won't help unless you read it. Which is what I started doing again last night. I loved this video. I hope to do it justice.
Interesting. In just the LAST lesson I had, I mentioned to my instructor that I was working more on keeping my weight in the middle of my feet as to not get it too far forward, and he practically scolded me, saying that he wanted to weight more on the balls of the feet. I definitely DO NOT feel comfortable with my weight that far forward.
Weight more on the heels Joe as Hogan says in his book.
Yeah don't do it!!!!! I went from shooting a 70 on a par 72 course. White tees. In the last year I have struggled mightily to stay under 90! Why? Yep you guessed it. Weight more on the balls of the feet. My dispersion pattern became very inconsistent. One left (pulled). One straight. One right (blocked). It was like I played as a beginner really. Balance is so much better now. Turn is bigger. Hips clearing easier. More lag. Baby draws again. Time to make the swing feel smooth again.If it ain't broke don't fix it!
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@@lesgreen9909 It feels much more stable with it center/back, can maintain posture easier.
Such a brilliant explanation! I’ve been researching this concept recently but your is by FAR the best explanation I’ve come across. Thank you so much.
Never heard that from anyone before. It makes perfect sense. On the balls the club and arm arc would pull you off target alignment to the face. Then the brain would say whoa back. Where you going buddy? Thanks Steve as I will definitely began checking my real balance. Cool tip!
Fantastic pls do a short video on it ppl need to see this
I stumbled onto this working on my full-finish position (a weakness in my swing). To achieve and hold a stable balanced full finish position I found I needed my weight set into my left heal. However, I couldn’t get there without my weight being in my heals during the swing. I do it a little differently to help everything feel more dynamic and fluid. I start with my weight under the arches of my feet. In the takeaway-backswing I shift my weight into my right heal while pushing my right hip away from the target line. In the transition-downswing-follow through (after shifting towards the target) I drive my weight hard into my left heal while pushing my left hip back. I found shifting my weight into my heals eliminated my early extension issues and freed up my rotation. Wish I had figured this out years ago.
Good job Steve. I am 6’6” tend to weigh toe forward at address. This heel approach allows me to rotate and finish balanced.
Your personality is great. Simple instructions, little humor, and great advise. Swing looke wonderful. I would love a few lessons. Come to NY.
The tartan tour.
Gold.
Thanks for the instructional videos.
Hello young golf professional !! He must have been very old for you to call him old !!! Ha ha. I like this, I do get my weight too far forward at times and it always causes bad shots ! Now I have a technique to check it. Thank you young man ! Happy New Year Steve, lets hope 2021 is so much better than 2020. Take care
At 6.20 a better phase was used when you said that your hips sink down rather than favouring the weight on your heels, I find it a better feeling & picture ⛳️👍
Thank you. Important but overlooked too often.
Great post Steve. I've felt that I am too far forward at address and the heel lift check confirmed it. This is a point which I've not seen anywhere else. 👍
Great tip. I know I am off balance frequently. Your instructions are definitely going to help me mentally note how I am standing over the ball.
100%. I knew I was "right"! I used to set up this way and could turn more with better balance consequently resulting in better strikes, more distance and as an added benefit more lag. Never reading another golf article unless its from this secret " old" professional. Thanks Steve for confirming an intuitive motion similar to throwing a ball. Like you said we are propelling something not reacting to something moving! And I have to add if you have more muscle or mass in your legs than an average person you need to do this even more. Great advice.
Great tip..I really like that heals and weight position..I try to load my trail heal on the back swing and then load heal on the front foot..you get a crisp shot everytime
Yep. Been watching and practicing this after watching countless Zen golf lessons. This element of footwork is critical to hitting different shots around the course.
Very important balance tip, thank you. If you check weight is back before taking stance with club on ground. !. get nice straight back 2. bend knees slightly 3. place club in position with forward, straight spine waist bend. Then the balance stays back on the feet and the back stays straight. Lastly you may have to shuffle forward or back to get club in right location behind the ball. This order means the back does not change its bend to position club.
With another lockdown I appreciate your videos more than ever. Anything to keep me sane. Thanks Steve
This is just the best tip ever 👍👍👍👍
Thanks Dave👍👍👍👍
As usual love this,makes so much sense👍🏻
Makes sense..good tip
Never heard this before, it makes sense, just took some practice swings setting up with more weight on heels, got to say feels more balanced, I'll see what happens when i go to the range and try it tomorrow
Steve, that is one of the best golf tips I have heard in the last 15 years. I have been golfing for 55 years and have always set up with a little more Weight towards my heels. Balance on the toes is OK if you were moving forward like skating, running but in the golf swing?? Great video Steve 👍👍⛳️🏌️🇨🇦
Great tip Steve and your dry wit cracks me up! At around the 6:59 mark I thought you let the old pro's name out of the bag...it sounded like you said his name was Dynessy, but after listening again you actually said "dying to say his name."
One of these days we'll find out!
Just learning the game and I really love your videos and your accent ☺️. I’ll apply this secret tip to my driving range practice this weekend. Thank you!
Have had success setting up on arches of feet but favoring weight towards the heels. Good vid Steve!
Really liking your tips and lessons here Steve. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to get on the range and try some of them
To quote Mr Hogan "Your weight should be a bit more on the heels than on the balls of your feet, so that, if you wanted to, you would be able to lift your toes inside your shoes.
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Hogan, Ben. Ben Hogan’s Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf (p. 62)
Another one to think about. I am still thinking about stack and Tilt having watched your videos from a while ago. Pretty much the same as discussed in my last lesson weight more left and shoulder down. Trouble is is England cannot have lesson at the moment! Thanks
Thanks for another great lesson. I have been watching a lot of Sergio Garcia swing videos and he seems to be more on his heels as well.
I like the explanation of your secret golf tip, it makes perfect sense!
Will check this out tomorrow cheers
I suppose if I were to throw a hammer in track and field I’d be closer to my heels to counteract the centrifugal force of the hammer. Makes sense. I’ve always tried to be neutral but I’ll be trying to favour the heels a bit more next time I get a swing. Thanks big man, always a treat.
This is an interesting analog!
Excellent Steve, thanks, this make really sense just watching TH-cam, and will try out tomorrow if weather is suitable 😎
Another class video thanks Steve
Have to try the heel lift. Thanks
Quality advice works well for
Me continually struggle with trying to keep my weight on the balls of my feet thank you
Good explanation. Happy New Year and stay safe.
Footwork is everything
Excellent tip!
Awesome Steve, just love your delivery of all that is relevant to learning this ruddy difficult game! It’s informative, instructional, but most of all, you tell it in such a way that wee plebs get it!🤣🤣🤣. Keep them videos coming please.
BTW, Happy New Year, I hope it’s a good one for you.🙏.
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brilliant
Your the only pro that makes me laugh every video. Your an unconscious and a conscious comedian which makes your videos educational and fun. Now I’m bursting to know the name of the secret pro.😠😂
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This could wreak my swing but I'll give it a go!
Hi Steve! Great video as usual. I really like your swing and although I am not as tall, as you, I try to emulate it. My question is, do you take your club back a bit inside? It looks like as you take it back it goes in as a semi circle. I thought that you had to go straight back parallel? Thks and keep up good work
Steve, good tips again. Heels, balls, we need to our Soles into it! Clive
Good advice balance is key.👍
Hogan said you want the weight mostly on your heels & to feel you could lift your toes up in your shoes.
Ben Hogan says in his book that "The weight should be a bit more on the heels than on the balls of your feet". To me, he always looked like his weight was evenly balanced between his toes and heels. I think your friend is on to something!!
I just got the book for Christmas , & yes I read that also.
Paul Lawrie.? Good video and many thanks.
Ooh could be JACKPOT.
Your lessons are always excellent! Thanks! But I chuckled when you said you'll just hit a few balls while we do our work... hitting the subscribe button. Keep the humor going! It was a small but enjoyable part of getting to know you... and I appreciate a slightly abusive relationship! :-)
You rotter, right at the end, I thought you were going to spill the beans!!🤣🤣. Great tip as always Young man!😁
There are two ways to find ideal posture and stance width for an individual.
One is to jump up in the air as high as you can and then land into a golf posture. If you let it, your brain will automatically give you perfect stance width and weight distribution.
Two, is to slide our hands down your thighs until your finger tips touch just above your kneecaps. Then flex your knees.
Was it Jim Farmer who has given me many lessons over the years?
Weight on the balls on your feet helps you react, or to put it another way, helps pressure flow along the feet (hendrix bar) throughout the dynamic action of the golf swing.If you want to see the power of footwork in the golf swing watch this old man!th-cam.com/video/34viwApgPyE/w-d-xo.html
Balance is a problem for me. Trying to emulate Hogan's swing. He had weight mostly on his heels correct?
When you have a big belly you have to sit on your heels or you would fall forward.
Come on Steve give us a hint. Thanks for the tip.
Monty?
The ball tray..where to get one.
Exactly what I say
Ben Hogan - 'The weight should be a bit more on the heels than on the balls of the feet, so if you wanted to you could lift your toes inside your shoes.' - Seems like Ben Hogan was the Man!!
I wish I had early extension. When I move to my toes I stay balanced and just shank it.
Too much weight towards the toes makes it much more taxing on your hips to rotate as they need to for a great swing.
Didn't Hogan talk about this in his book?
Ok
I subscribed. Now what’s his name?
When you place your weight on your ankles you will have dynamic balance..stressdr
Great tip! I just hope the old codger your talking about doesn’t see this vid 😂😉👍🏻
Always been told to rock between my heels and the balls of my feet and then find the center so everythings centered between the two.
More great tips Steve. Bet the auld golfer is equally raging you called him auld but didn't give him credit for the tip!! Bet you got a call from him after if he saw this ha ha.
What was the guys initials?
It’s Monty ???
Local pro says on the balls of your feet You’re suggesting more on heels 🤷♂️🤷♂️Was it John Chillas 😜
Didn’t Nicola just close the courses though?
Very sadly I think she might have with this new announcement.
DAW Williams.courses open but 2 ball only
Sam Torrence?
I reckon Bill longmuir.
Heel and toe and away we go. It's like a dance lesson. We've been getting dance, I should say golf, lessons for years and the golfer or should I say the whacker still can't get it. Most golfers should be bowling or playing checkers. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Steve, I don't think you can be trusted with a secret!
Neither do I 😂
Come on Steve give a clue or the initials who it was lol
Alastair Mclean? 😂😂