The #1 Reason For Swing Inconsistency: Secret Behind Freddie Couples' Silky Smooth Golf Swing

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  • @shwerf21
    @shwerf21 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You’ve just saved my game. The first coaching video I’ve watched that I’ve fully understood and been able to execute.

  • @claudiochisani4120
    @claudiochisani4120 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    one of the best take aways for me - time to wind up the right hip, same time on downswing to unwind and stay in balance. With right arm passive. Thank you very much!

  • @donbudge6706
    @donbudge6706 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been involved in competitve tennis as a player and a coach. Teaching the service motion is one of the most interesting challenges in sports...much like the golf swing. In fact...I say that the service motion is an upside down golf swing. Instead of teeing it down, we tee it up. This idea of the balance point is the most important key of all. I have searched high and low for this idea in golf and my man Maggs has nailed it. Right here. Right now. Thank you for this bit of white light.

  • @scottjacobson7613
    @scottjacobson7613 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is truly gold!
    Since a vehicle accident I have been unable to get back my free flowing swing with rhythm... Until NOW 😊
    Thankyou so much

  • @simonwee2777
    @simonwee2777 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    BEST VIDEO LESSON EVER !!! Thank you so much.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome! Thank you!

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙏

  • @markscheel9269
    @markscheel9269 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Coach
    This is the best transition explanation I have come across. Thanks for the insight!!!
    Mark

  • @gmghickling
    @gmghickling 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This description of the passive right (trail arm) has really helped me start to develop more hip turn (a feel I’ve been struggling to pin down for over a year). Thank you!

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy to help! Keep following much more to come you’re on the right track!

  • @StudioGolfclub
    @StudioGolfclub 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It has to feel effortless! love that concept coach!

  • @cgvagf
    @cgvagf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Makes sense. My brother has been telling me to let the club drop (gravity) for years, and advice from Jack and Freddie would be wise to take heed to. Thanks Mike!

  • @fnlee7887
    @fnlee7887 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best video on TH-cam! . yes, this is a video that must be watched over again and again.... it had all the fundamental of s good swing. 👍

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, thanks!

  • @natep4239
    @natep4239 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome coaching. Subscribed.

  • @mjb8274
    @mjb8274 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks, Mike. This is actually a very good video that describes the key to a good swing. Unfortunately most people won't get it, so I'm looking forward to you throwing more videos out describing the same thing in different ways. Cheers!

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s exactly what I’m going to do thank you for watching and the reason is I could be talking about the same thing but a different perspective is going to click for different people so I will do as many perspectives as I can come up with so I can click with as many golfers as possible thanks for following and watching, more to come :-)

  • @larrymorris9260
    @larrymorris9260 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. I’m a lefty and I 100% agree with your philosophy the only thing I cannot seem to do is let go with my left hand. I’m so left hand dominant that I always try to help it and hang on which causes me to keep the club face open. Thanks for your content

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Something that helps with my students that is a fantastic approach for everyone to use is to give yourself something not real to attempt to do tricking your brain into letting you relax. One example would be in your transition and the start of your downswing tell yourself to exhale from your shoulder blades. This is obviously not a real thing which is on purpose, if you tell yourself to relax your left hand you’re only going to 10 up if you say exhale out of my shoulder blades your mind will come up with a solution that is to relax because it won’t have any other thing that can do. Keep the swing in your subconscious versus thinking of something conscious to do which is never helpful for your swing. This is a great technique for letting go give yourself something not real that gets the result you want. A similar example would be that your shoulder blades are melting off your back in your transition.

  • @0sidespin
    @0sidespin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loving watching your content Mike!🙏🍻

  • @user_1664
    @user_1664 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good video , Earnest jones wrote the book in the late twenties early thirties .
    But like you he was already an accomplished golfer , basically you dont know how much you have already filtered and forgotten .
    The basic fundamental and only imperative in golf is you must hit the ball , good golf requires that you hit the ball correctly , then and only then does being an actual golfer require that you hit the ball smartly and accurately .
    The club will do its job if the player does his job .
    All apprentice golfers hit the ball to hard trying to cover ground where if they hit the ball cleanly and within their realm of ball meeting club accuracy the ground would be covered more prettily , further and with a quarter the effort .

  • @mikesteele9038
    @mikesteele9038 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A top tip regarding right palm facing back. Great for rotation ending correctly

  • @carolenedavis1752
    @carolenedavis1752 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like the title of this, interesting take! Gonna watch soon. Also, this driving range looks familiar... this near San Marcos, CA just off the a hwy??

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hopefully it helps when you watch it, yes I am in Carlsbad California just off the 78 not too far from San Marcos a little closer to Oceanside

    • @carolenedavis1752
      @carolenedavis1752 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes mate, thanks for the video. Ive been reminded to keep my balance. Thanks for posting @@Maggsgolf

  • @steveng8727
    @steveng8727 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The late Jim Flick - At the top "Let the Air out of the Arms."

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love that, but we have to include that the body moving forward in the downswing creates leverage in your trail arm because your arm can’t go back any farther and that is the letgo with leverage that creates the swing speed

  • @Rid3thetig3r
    @Rid3thetig3r 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can't wait to try this, thanks!

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please do!

  • @jbuburuz
    @jbuburuz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First video i watched on your channel. This is invaluable content. Last few years i have made major changes to my swing with people like dr kwon and swing catalyst info. I get so frustrated at youtube content talking about repeated drills on plane and face and fixing it with upper body.
    This video is what i wish my first 5 lessons were based on.
    I look forward to your content! Thanks.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So glad you found the content helpful and I will certainly keep it coming. I like your resources for information I’ve seen Dr. Kahn in person and I love what he’s bringing to the game. Swing catalyst is also a great resource for feedback. As I think you can tell I’m trying to point to something that the vast majority of golfers are missing, the challenging part is they have to use their imagination to visualize this balance point in the middle of this spring right before they execute the delivery of the club for the ball. if I can find a way to communicate it, I think it will help the average golfer is not gonna practice five hours a day actually help them get better with limited practice.

    • @Rid3thetig3r
      @Rid3thetig3r 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think you're communicating it really well. I'm not fit, but I know I shouldn't be a sweaty mess after swinging golf clubs for 20 mins. It's because I'm trying to mash the ball but all the effort is locking my swing up. I'm really going slower and using too much force, rather than smooth and relaxed. My best analogy: it's like trying to punch fast, rather than punch hard. A fast punch still has the weight of your arm in it, but you're not going to wear yourself out so quickly.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a great way to think about it!

  • @That_Cajun_Guy
    @That_Cajun_Guy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The times that I feel like I am absolutely flushing the ball, it feels effortless and I get that piercing ball flight. I always focused on drilling my tempo but never considered that it may be a balance issue. Will definitely add this (The butch Harmon drill from the previous video on this topic) to my daily work!

  • @b.l.275
    @b.l.275 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really like the details of this video. So, at the top of your backswing, the palm is facing up like holding a tray? Wrist is supinated?

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes and no, the point of this video is to show you that all you have to do is feel like your palm is out and all of the things you would want at the top of your swing are magically there. I find when students try to hold the tray they rotate their hands and get totally out of position and when they’re Palm is out they are in perfect position. I’ve experienced personally as well with the tray idea it’s not wrong but it creates issues for people trying to learn there is always a simpler way to understand these things.

    • @b.l.275
      @b.l.275 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Maggsgolf Thank you so much for your further explanation.

  • @johnmartin4332
    @johnmartin4332 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks! Good advice.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You bet!

  • @twisted13
    @twisted13 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video. That was explained in a way the average high handicappers can understand and try and add into there swing.
    You just got yourself another subscriber.
    Keep them coming.
    Cheers✌️

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @caligolfinstruction
    @caligolfinstruction 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    SOOO GOOD!!! love the explanation coach

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you liked it!!

  • @emilgabl9069
    @emilgabl9069 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is really the key to fixing 80% of issues because it will destroy all the good things you do in the swing and couldn’t send someone on a quest to fix a problem that might not be real.

  • @sepetisionelatu5539
    @sepetisionelatu5539 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The palm of the trail hand facing away from the target is what lm working on but l rotate my hand on the back swing to get there and once at the top l just release with my elbow freed and WOW what a powerful swing.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s fantastic but I’d be very cautious with any rotating of your hand, the feel will be that your palm is directly out of course when two hands are on the club it moves into a different position which is a flat left forest maybe fractionally bowed and a cup in the trail hand Creating that professional look at the top. The key is it feels and functions as if your Palm is going directly away from you waving at the person behind you in the feel is king since it’s the only thing we have when we’re swinging.

    • @sepetisionelatu5539
      @sepetisionelatu5539 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Maggsgolf You got it and thank you!

  • @RWCARC
    @RWCARC 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hey coach, listened to you the OnTheMark Podcast and just subscribed to your channel. Interesting approach you have with the swing, great stuff!!
    Loving your method of balance in the swing and the passive right arm. One thing that maybe you could elaborate more on two things:
    1. What causes post impact straightening of your arms?
    2. You emphasize balance at the top of the backswing with a straightened trail leg as you lean your body towards target. What happens to your balance on your forward swing If you don’t in essence mirror what you described on the backswing? Are you not trying to keep your body centered as you move throughout the swing?

    • @RWCARC
      @RWCARC 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have to love Chat GPT… this is how the questions where answered:
      1. Post-impact straightening of the arms typically occurs as a natural extension of the body's rotational movement through the follow-through phase. This extension allows for the full release of energy and the completion of the swing arc.
      2. Maintaining balance throughout the swing is pivotal. Failure to mirror the balanced position on the forward swing, as described in the backswing, can lead to inconsistencies and a loss of power. Without proper balance, you risk being off-balance at impact, which can affect both the accuracy and power of your shot. By adhering to the straightened trail leg and body lean towards the target throughout the swing, stability and proper weight transfer are ensured, optimizing performance from transition to finish.

  • @raymondmasleck1657
    @raymondmasleck1657 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How does this concept (and the stop-and-go drill) fit with the idea that the transition - when swinging a club or throwing a ball - starts with the lower body moving toward the target (or recentering) while the arm(s) are still moving back?

  • @virtualbown
    @virtualbown 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is huge.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you and I promise I won’t do a Michael Scott joke here lol

  • @UncleWookie
    @UncleWookie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you talked about keeping the trail arm bent and close to the body at impact? I really struggle with inconsistency, hitting the ground before the ball. Almost doesn’t matter how many lessons I get I continue to do the same thing.

  • @Mega-o8s
    @Mega-o8s 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I do a short pause which seems like a few seconds on the transition point. The short pause at the top allows my body to naturally transition to my lead side then I just power through with my trail side.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly it, I would just say that it would be extremely helpful if you found perfect balance north south east and west for a split second right before you engage the trail side for your down swing

  • @Golfadddict
    @Golfadddict 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pause and swish. Thanks. awesome video.

  • @rw_golf6387
    @rw_golf6387 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So I can do this well at about 60% effort but I have not speed. How to I ramp it up without everything all falling apart: casting, loss of lag, loss of balance, etc?

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds like you’re off to a good start, the part you’re missing is that your trail arm at the top of your swing and your trail palm is directly away from the target your arm will no longer be able to go farther back at all and be leveraged against you and as you move your body forward that leverage of your arm not being able to go any farther back in your body moving forward creates the speed, maintains the lag and balance as if it were magic

  • @mrussell1961
    @mrussell1961 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video... Microphone / audio on video not so much.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We will look into it

  • @Nordic_Sky
    @Nordic_Sky 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is good advice. But I think the biggest problem most recreational golfers face is inflexibility. They simply don't have the flexibility and extension necessary to get into the right position at the top. Then they cannot drop it into the slot properly and they're done.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Actually I disagree completely that is the myth that everyone is assuming is true, in fact the average golfer is completely out of balance at the top of their backswing and when you’re out of balance standing on one leg you can’t rotate. a simple exercise to figure this out stand in a basic posture and turn you’re going to wave to someone behind you and there’s the turn. When you do that you realize we’ll wait a minute pretty much everybody’s flexible. I find the vast majority of golfers are fighting themselves out of position and I’m trying to show everybody what’s possible so please I will do a video on it very important topic

    • @Nordic_Sky
      @Nordic_Sky 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had years of lessons, played often and hit balls every day. I faced a ceiling on my ability and didn't improve until I put a LOT of work into yoga (over several years). If you want to flight the ball properly, get the distance you want, and have a consistent swing, I don't see how you can do this without having a swing similar to a tier-one player, and that means being flexible. But I'm open to being convinced otherwise and look forward to your future video! @@Maggsgolf

    • @Jackybug
      @Jackybug หลายเดือนก่อน

      The waving exercise becomes increasingly difficult when you put both hands together and try to make the same motion.

    • @Nordic_Sky
      @Nordic_Sky หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Jackybug Exactly. This instructor is out of touch and not offering advice useful to a regular golfer.

  • @leeloopatsy
    @leeloopatsy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The #1 reason for inconsistency is not doing twice the same swing. What you explain is how to do a natural and effortless swing which is very nice and interesting and certainly help to be able to do the same swing all the time.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One thing I’m trying to get across you guys and golfers in general that is quite surprising is that each golfer including you, I guarantee it because it’s 100% of the time, you are doing the same basic swing pattern with every club in your bag. It’s pretty astonishing at how repetitive we are as humans and especially with the golf swing. Good news is we want a repeating swing as you mentioned we just might want one that’s a little bit different and that’s why we need to figure out how to change the swing pattern which is literally a neural pathway in your brain. This is the hurdle I’m trying to get everyone over instead of repeating the same basic swing pattern each time we want to change to something more fundamental and then let that start to repeat now you’re a way better golfer. This is easy to say but the real challenge for every golfer whether they know it or not. Please keep watching more to come on all of this

    • @leeloopatsy
      @leeloopatsy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes you’re absolutely right. But for me inconsistency is going all over the place. If someone never knows where the ball is going to go it’s because he doesn’t make the same swing. Now you’re talking about something else. The so called bad habits always come back. I call it the comfort zone (always come back too). If 90% of the shots of someone goes always straight 30 degrees to the left that is his natural swing and this is also consistency. Same for the slicers, etc… then and that’s where I totally agree with you when you change the swing of these guys at one point, because they’re tired or the game is slow or whatever reason, the brain take you back to its comfort zone. So how to change it is to listen to people like you who give a way to make the swing as natural, smooth and effortless as possible. And subsequently giving your brain a brand new comfort zone. Thank you for that video.

  • @go4jackson
    @go4jackson 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry.. I can't like and subscribe...
    Cuz I'm already subscriiiiiibed!! This might just be the best golf lesson on YT. Balance, balance, balance people! Might be a great swing thought. Not sure haven't tried it. Keep up the great work @maggsgolf!!

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much I really appreciate it

    • @go4jackson
      @go4jackson 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And WE appreciate YOU! Just got the Kirkland irons. Can't wait to stay balanced through my first round with them
      🏌️ • 🌲⛳🌲

  • @tfeltzgolf
    @tfeltzgolf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thats why I think that swinging easy feels effortless only if im in balance - also, Tiger might be better idk lol

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks

  • @TroyBanks
    @TroyBanks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That is my biggest problem with my swing. It doesn't feel effortless. I have flashes of power but never consistently. I want the effortless power so bad. It seems all my balls go the same distance no matter what club I use.

    • @commonman317
      @commonman317 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've also watched Paul Wilson's videos. He is a coach out in Vegas. His "Body Swing" approach really helped. Night and day for me. Give some of his videos a try.

    • @TroyBanks
      @TroyBanks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@commonman317 thanks I will check him out

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love it golfers helping golfers keep it up guys great stuff

  • @kevinteoyx
    @kevinteoyx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hihi how about for drivers?

  • @bluenose8442
    @bluenose8442 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Number 1 reason is we are people, not robots. We can’t repeat the exact same swing time after time. We can get close but never perfect.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is true, but I am trying to point to something that people generally do not realize which is each individual golfer is doing the same basic swinging movement with every club in their bag every single time, and this pattern holds true with 99.9% of golfers. Good news is we’re trying to do the same basic movement just one that’s fundamental and balanced and if we can get that to repeat, we’re a really good golfer. my intention is if you can’t find that you’re gonna struggle and that’s no fun:)

  • @johnleedham7196
    @johnleedham7196 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great introduction to a video to tell prospective viewers that 97% of you don't know what a smooth swing is 🤔 just switched it off

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My definition of a smooth swing is to completely let go on the downswing and let the club swing itself, that is not a simple concept to express and something that literally 97% of golfers are struggling with.

  • @tonytitado6478
    @tonytitado6478 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the video.....but, Tiger is definitely the "GOAT".....he did his damage on tour in about 12 or 13 years....Jack did it in about 20 plus years. And, Tiger was better in all categories. Jack just has more majors...that's it. Thanks for your video.

    • @Maggsgolf
      @Maggsgolf  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s definitely a strong argument and thank you I will keep the videos coming

  • @robertscott7256
    @robertscott7256 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nothing like someone watching videos only to find a way to inject race.

    • @Tom-ok2rh
      @Tom-ok2rh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I gave him a piece of my mind..that was a stupid comment..

  • @Michaelmontana08
    @Michaelmontana08 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pete Cowens. Go there and stay there.

  • @tinytoons2517
    @tinytoons2517 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Coach Mike, I disagree, the smoothest swing I have seen is Count Yogi . . . you kinda have some of his traits in your swing . . .

  • @thobanimsimang5156
    @thobanimsimang5156 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Is your conclusion on the GOAT based on only 1 statistic (major wins)? That's about the only stat Jack beats Tiger on when he competed mainly during an era when golf was a privilege for white people

    • @BloodySoup74
      @BloodySoup74 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@Rid3thetig3r Everyone on tour played with the same technology back then. Equal playing then and now. Look at how many times Jack came in 2nd in majors and add in his 18 majors. Unbelievable!!

    • @coasterchum8289
      @coasterchum8289 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Nicklaus 46 top 3 finishes in majors.... Woods 26 top 3 finishes in majors. Countless interviews with Woods being asked what would make him the GOAT...all he would say is 19...one more major than Jack. So by the man's own definition Jack would be the greatest. Now if we're talking about the most dominant 10 year stretch you would have an argument.

    • @lesleywillis6177
      @lesleywillis6177 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sorry I’m a Sunderland fan, can’t watch anything with Maggs in the title at the moment!

    • @jimcope9417
      @jimcope9417 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I would love to watch a tournament with these players useing clubs and grips and balls that Jack used.

    • @Will-nb8qk
      @Will-nb8qk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ⁠@@Rid3thetig3rWait what?! What on earth has equipment got to do with it? It’s not as though everyone in Tiger’s era used Jack’s equipment 🤦. Anyway Tiger played at a time that there was exponential growth in the game. Most of the top 20 major winners all come from Jack’s era, clearly indicating a reduced number of competitors.