Marcus, I’ve been watching you for the last 3 years and am amazed at the methods you use with your pupils. It seems the problems your pupils exhibit are very similar and are focused around ground forces, shifting pressure and swing path but with John you coached him around shaft lean using the tennis balls to raise awareness without any mention of pressure shift…very curious on how you decide your approach for each “journey”?
Most innovative teacher out there always coming up with new idea’s on how to help golfers. Love watching you and all Zen Golf Mechanic instructors. Best Golf site on the Internet.
Great drill for everyone! I have been struggling with my swing for the last two years with shanks, pushes and pulls not knowing where the ball was going. After my rounds my left forearm was sore along with my left shoulder. Now I know why! I was playing to a 5 hdgp it went to 7 and the way I was playing would have continued to increase. This is what I needed can’t wait to get back on track! Thanks
I've been watching many of your videos during the last couple of weeks and have been gleaning much from them. There are so many gems in your instruction! Today, I hit a few into a net while making sure that the handle (the upper tennis ball) was going first before the club head. Moving my weight with loading & unloading, I hit several shots that sounded so good as they jumped off the club face. The most interesting thing was how I didn't even need to keep my eye on the ball. I let the club movement be initiated from my feet and through body movement. I started with my eye on the ball into the backswing, but then I would forget about the ball and swing to my finish position. Once I started the backswing, I could've closed my eyes and would've still impacted the ball. Somehow, that just stood out as incredible to me. I'm looking forward to going to the range so I can see the ball flight. Also, I've learned that I have to make sure and rotate my pelvis in order to have a draw swing - I've previously developed a habit of not rotating my pelvis enough, resulting in more shoulder movement to compensate, leading to a slice (out-to-in path). I've spent too much time trying to control the clubhead with a focus on hitting the ball, but I don't need to; the clubhead follows the handle and then releases through the ball as I unload. It's amazing to feel these things! I still have to develop a feeling for the orientation of the face, but I'm greatly encouraged. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and instruction!
The tools and the spatial awareness concept in this video is awesome. I normally shoot 95 and I can not only relate to that toe strike but now I think my body now knows what to do - or more specifically the torso, the swing path, and even (as to how many left knuckles I can see) the grip now have a spatial reference. Thank you from Canada!
Perfect👍👍👍👍 Probably your best and most informative vid yet. So inciteful for all of us who hadn't got a Scooby what the club should be doing during the golf swing. The only problem I have now is how to get my 14 clubs with taped-on tennis balls into my Golf Bag??????🤣🤣🤣🤣
Can’t wait to try this at the range.. My question is this. It appears to me the gentleman has the iron de-lofted at setup. Hands look like they are at middle thigh position at setup. Is this okay? I struggle with getting to the left side before pulling hands down, therefore I’m flipping and standing up out of the shot. So I’m a terrible iron player. What’s odd is that my driver is excellent. Anyway just curious about setup or any feedback that you may have.
You're welcome! It'll depend on the person mostly but so long as you're leading with the handle and keep and experimental approach with it - you'll find a spot which just feels right for you. Try it out and let me know how you get on!
Great visual with the 2 balls. I had a lesson with Brian Manzela several years ago, he called me a "goddam handle dragger" and got me to throw the clubhead from about hip hieght, it gave me a little more clubhead speed, but not much. My handicap has varied between 2 and 5 for nearly 50 years and my 5 cents worth is that dragging the handle results in more consistency than throwing the clubhead but like anything in golf it's a balance, too much throw is bad, too much drag is bad, experiment a bit but efficient use of ground force is essential and non negotiable....
I saw your preview video last week which gave me some light bulb moments however this one locked things down for me. This is the first time I have understood how swing path is intended to be achieved and how wrong was the way I was trying to achieve it. Interesting how lag is just naturally created as well once you can visualise how the club moves and releases on the intended swing path.
Noticed that your student's balance was significantly better after the lesson. Is that as a result of the new approach to the ball or just a refocus on balancing?
We didn't actually directly work on balance in this session but generally an improvement in balance and coordination does emerge once we're swinging more efficiently 👍
Your methods and instructions are very good but it seems like most of the golfers you teach have very very good swings to begin with. Would like to see a beginner and what you could do with them
@@GRFGolf it would make a great series though Marcus taking someone completely new to the game, before they get their head mucked up by years of chasing positions....
I know this should be simple however could you go through a fade shot. I spend so much time trying to get a draw that shifting back to a fade has become alien to me.
Love how you teach and have followed since early days. But please please drop the clickbait titles to the videos. You are a better coach than clickbait titles like the rest.
Marcus, I’ve been watching you for the last 3 years and am amazed at the methods you use with your pupils. It seems the problems your pupils exhibit are very similar and are focused around ground forces, shifting pressure and swing path but with John you coached him around shaft lean using the tennis balls to raise awareness without any mention of pressure shift…very curious on how you decide your approach for each “journey”?
Most innovative teacher out there always coming up with new idea’s on how to help golfers. Love watching you and all Zen Golf Mechanic instructors. Best Golf site on the Internet.
Great drill for everyone! I have been struggling with my swing for the last two years with shanks, pushes and pulls not knowing where the ball was going. After my rounds my left forearm was sore along with my left shoulder. Now I know why! I was playing to a 5 hdgp it went to 7 and the way I was playing would have continued to increase. This is what I needed can’t wait to get back on track! Thanks
I've been watching many of your videos during the last couple of weeks and have been gleaning much from them. There are so many gems in your instruction! Today, I hit a few into a net while making sure that the handle (the upper tennis ball) was going first before the club head. Moving my weight with loading & unloading, I hit several shots that sounded so good as they jumped off the club face. The most interesting thing was how I didn't even need to keep my eye on the ball. I let the club movement be initiated from my feet and through body movement. I started with my eye on the ball into the backswing, but then I would forget about the ball and swing to my finish position. Once I started the backswing, I could've closed my eyes and would've still impacted the ball. Somehow, that just stood out as incredible to me. I'm looking forward to going to the range so I can see the ball flight. Also, I've learned that I have to make sure and rotate my pelvis in order to have a draw swing - I've previously developed a habit of not rotating my pelvis enough, resulting in more shoulder movement to compensate, leading to a slice (out-to-in path). I've spent too much time trying to control the clubhead with a focus on hitting the ball, but I don't need to; the clubhead follows the handle and then releases through the ball as I unload. It's amazing to feel these things! I still have to develop a feeling for the orientation of the face, but I'm greatly encouraged. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and instruction!
Thats awesome, appreciate your feedback and enjoy exploring and experimenting. Look forward to hearing further how you get on!
The tools and the spatial awareness concept in this video is awesome. I normally shoot 95 and I can not only relate to that toe strike but now I think my body now knows what to do - or more specifically the torso, the swing path, and even (as to how many left knuckles I can see) the grip now have a spatial reference. Thank you from Canada!
Another genius master class and another golfer rescued from the frustrations of over thinking the best game on earth .
😂😂😂 cheers John
The tools you come up with are amazing. Great stuff.
The tennis ball happens to be a very versatile piece of equipment 😂👍
Yea
Perfect👍👍👍👍
Probably your best and most informative vid yet. So inciteful for all of us who hadn't got a Scooby what the club should be doing during the golf swing.
The only problem I have now is how to get my 14 clubs with taped-on tennis balls into my Golf Bag??????🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'll do a tutorial on the 28 tennis ball requirement for having 2 per club and the practicalities of it 😂
@@GRFGolf that would be a brilliant spoof vid👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣
Another great video. I just received my GRF Board today and I’m looking forward to using it.
Great stuff, Jonathan, enjoy!
This was so instructive, thankyou
Glad to hear, Kris, you're very welcome
Great way to explain it using the balls taped to the club. Creates an understandable picture in the mind.
Great work yet again!
Thanks, Keith!
I’m off tomorrow to buy some tennis balls. Thanks Marcus for another great video.
I have just strapped two golf balls to a practice club. Seems to do the trick.
Let us know how you get on!!!
@@GRFGolf will do👍🏻
Can’t wait to try this at the range.. My question is this. It appears to me the gentleman has the iron de-lofted at setup. Hands look like they are at middle thigh position at setup. Is this okay? I struggle with getting to the left side before pulling hands down, therefore I’m flipping and standing up out of the shot. So I’m a terrible iron player. What’s odd is that my driver is excellent. Anyway just curious about setup or any feedback that you may have.
Thanks Marcus for the excellent video. Question does keeping the hands lower on the downswing help to not stand the club shaft up?
You're welcome! It'll depend on the person mostly but so long as you're leading with the handle and keep and experimental approach with it - you'll find a spot which just feels right for you. Try it out and let me know how you get on!
Also saw Marcus's tennis balls vid. Absolutely fantastic resutls.
Cheers Robin!
Can you please explain tennis balls with driver in great detail? Thank you.
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Great visual with the 2 balls. I had a lesson with Brian Manzela several years ago, he called me a "goddam handle dragger" and got me to throw the clubhead from about hip hieght, it gave me a little more clubhead speed, but not much. My handicap has varied between 2 and 5 for nearly 50 years and my 5 cents worth is that dragging the handle results in more consistency than throwing the clubhead but like anything in golf it's a balance, too much throw is bad, too much drag is bad, experiment a bit but efficient use of ground force is essential and non negotiable....
That's it, Will 👍
I saw your preview video last week which gave me some light bulb moments however this one locked things down for me.
This is the first time I have understood how swing path is intended to be achieved and how wrong was the way I was trying to achieve it.
Interesting how lag is just naturally created as well once you can visualise how the club moves and releases on the intended swing path.
For sure, lag is just a byproduct. Ironically we can actually hinder lag by attempting to get it positionally
Brilliant Marcus!
Cheers, David!
That is me currently, don’t know what the ball will do. Great lesson
Thanks Len, hope it helped!
Been waiting for this since your video last week. Very helpful, thank you. Ps, do you sell split tennis balls and tape? 😅
😂the tennis ball and tape business might just be the next big thing!
Noticed that your student's balance was significantly better after the lesson. Is that as a result of the new approach to the ball or just a refocus on balancing?
We didn't actually directly work on balance in this session but generally an improvement in balance and coordination does emerge once we're swinging more efficiently 👍
strong grip?
Your methods and instructions are very good but it seems like most of the golfers you teach have very very good swings to begin with. Would like to see a beginner and what you could do with them
Lot's of high handicappers on the channel 👍
@@GRFGolf it would make a great series though Marcus taking someone completely new to the game, before they get their head mucked up by years of chasing positions....
Great video as always. Just an idea, how about revisiting some old students to see what has happened since they had a lesson with you
At last, a use for my leadbetter swing setter. 😂😂
Exactly 😂😂😂
Another great lesson-- very smart teaching 👍👍👍
Cheers, Steve, was a great session
I know this should be simple however could you go through a fade shot. I spend so much time trying to get a draw that shifting back to a fade has become alien to me.
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This is EXACTLY my problem. 😢
If you've managed to identify this then that's 90% of the battle!
Love how you teach and have followed since early days. But please please drop the clickbait titles to the videos. You are a better coach than clickbait titles like the rest.
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