I didn't realize how bad I was overswinging until I joined a place with Trackman 2 months ago. I have watched many video's trying to correct. Haven't actually hit balls yet, but the push drill sounds and feels very promising. Thank you!
Hi Adam, another great video. The first drill which involved slowly pushing the club away from you is a brilliant idea, which I will try. The second one with a club behind your back is a great one which I will try. This is where my game lets me down and I will practice these drills until I’ve mastered it. Keep these brilliant videos coming and I will always watch them.
Just turned 68 yesterday. Over the last 3 years, I had lengthen my swing trying to gain more distance - bad idea. During the last three weeks, I’ve been very committed to shortening my swing and the results have been amazing. Can’t wait to take Adam’s tip to the range tomorrow! Thanks Adam!
Wow! Great video. I've always wanted a more compact/efficient swing but struggled to find the right feel at the top. I am a classic overswinger who sets really late. The trail hand pushing out was a great feel to get extension and a good set a the top of the swing. I tried the drill and have had a couple of range sessions. Always cautious of claiming a golf tip the holy grail, but I was flushing irons consistently high and straight. It felt a lot more 'in control'. The only club I struggled with was the driver. Dead pulls.
Love your instructional videos. I can't tell you how much they've helped me. I'm hitting shots like I never have before. I only wish I had gained this knowledge when I was younger and playing a lot. I got good but it was mostly through endless practice and "feel" which would come and go and leave me confused at times. Your paid material is a steal. Where I live 1 single lesson costs up to $200/hr! Thanks!
I have a seriously overswing backswing with left arm near 11 o'clock position resulting in a reverse C. I will try these tips. I thought I have shortened my swing to half swing but I was really surprised to see on video that my swing is exactly the same as before. My goal is to have my left arm in the 9:30 to 10:00 o'clock position at the top of the backswing.
great video! one thing i struggle with is getting a good feel for how loose my arms should be. there's always this general advice about 'swinging loose' but i'm seeing how much my arms 'extend' during the downswing compared to the backswing . is this observation just me, have you heard this come up from folks? thanks!
These things have to be dialed in. Try some Smooth swings extra loose, then firmer etc. filming it would be helpful. Try to dial in the best mix you can
I've been working on this for over forty years. I have a really fast tempo similar to Lanny Wadkins. I sometimes overswing and dip the club at the top. Not nearly as much as Daly but I can see the head of my driver slightly in my left eye in the backswing. When this bounce happens my lower body gets out in front and I have no choice but to flip the club to get it back to the ball. When I control the backswing, I control the flip.
Thanks for the video content! Apologies for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (probably on Google)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for revealing an effortless golf swing technique minus the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.
Over-swinging causes a lot of problems for me. Over the top, hitting fat and thin, slicing, hooking…yikes. But if I have a good take away and only go back until I feel a bit of tension in my waist, I hit it dead straight and far. I feel like the club is only waist high and think about hitting a hard pitch shot. Works every time. Thanks.
One of the best tips ever...I was looking to compact my swing a little, without success. Then I seen Adam's tip with regard to feeling the pressure (right handed golfer) of the right hand palm against the left hand thumb. with instant results. I now have a shorter back swing with the club on plane and a neutral club face. with the result I'm more consistent off the tee and my longer irons are better. this is the Holy Grail of golf tips. thanks Adam.
Good morning Adam!!! You suggested this upward push drill for me in a one-on-one lesson last year. It occurred to me that when I am doing it, as in my actual golf swing, I felt I was pushing more with my left hand to get wrist hinge. Should I start making the change? I can definitely feel the difference. Thank you.
Nice to hear from you Todd. I think it's up to the golfer as to exactly how they feel things in their swing, or what triggers help them move the way they should. So, if it's helping (I'd film it and have a look) than I think it's fine. All the best, Adam
Really Helpful! I've had an overswing for a while now, and you are right it is definitely a weak trail hand causing the issue, i know this because i am left handed and play right handed golf.
This is just superb, I've been looking for "how much does it cost to play at topgolf?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Reyuhaffad Underlying Recognition - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a great one of a kind product for discovering how to revealing an effortless golf swing technique minus the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my mate got excellent success with it.
Great Video. Ive been working on this exactly for a year now. Its getting much better but I gotta stay on it cuz the over swing tries to creep in once in awhile.
I normally try not to use much wrist during my swing and time the impact w body. I noticed that giving a little pressure at the top w my right wrist naturally involved a little more wrist during my downswing and started closing the face a lot more. Do you recommend this “feel” of right hand pushing out during an actual swing?
Bryan, Feels are really for the individual to work out. What’s important is why happens. If it looks better on film and you’re getting more pop I’d go with it. All the best, Adam
Adam with your videos, my game is getting better. The fluent motion of the backswing and follow through, seem to take me out of position if I rush it either way, it try and muscle the follow through.Your swing is very fluent , can you hit on this subject again sometime with a drill for both directions of the swing? Thank you again for your wonderful instruction.
@@Scratchgolfacademy I started using his shorter back swing concept and accuracy is amazing and the funny thing is I’m not losing distance, if anything I’ve gained distance. Probably because it has helped me to get a faster follow through.
As a righthander that plays lefty I really dont know what my trail arm is offering to the swing. Im hitting ok as a mid to high handicapper, just have to strengthen my grip with the driver to stop big slices. Im probably pulling the club with my lead right hand. Should I exercise my left arm by trying to hit the ball without using my right or just keep practicing/playing with both? Single hand right, both left, have been all my life.
It's not really about what someone keys on, the ball only reacts to the club. Play around with some feels to see what works for you (feels will change over time). Best, Adam
Do you have a drill that can help me to not only have a shorter backswing, but stops me from getting in front of the ball in my through swing. I overswing to bring me in front of the ball and stay there through my whole swing. Thanks for your help!
Worked amazingly for me, 1st range session I pretty much stopped over swinging. Tighter dispersion and better flight. Only thing is I lost about 8/10 yards on most irons. Put this down to not feeling comfortable as my old swing. I'm sure distance will come like my old swing, you think?
Thanks, Adam! Exactly the topic I was hoping you'd cover... I can make perfect practice swings, but when I'm over the ball - the overswing (and slight pause at the top) come in to play. Wondering if that's more mental than anything...
Amazing how all my mistakes are in this video, overswinging, collapsed at the top and collapsed lower body, all connected, need to move slightly on plane and shorten the swing and I think I'm on the money.
A reminder....hips must turn with shoulders, in sync, on takeaway, to acheive proper turn and club position. No hips= out of sync=over-the-top downswing, even if your club position, at pause/top of desired backswing is accomplished. Short irons not as demanding, but still a timing factor. Pushing right hand(righties) against left thumb at top of desired backswing is a great feel tool for hinged full shots. Bobby Jones mentioned it as did Hogan. However, not advised for punch/low burner shots. Thanks for the vid. I sure do miss bermuda grass....and most of Florida for that matter.
Another excellent video, Adam. What else can we do to help keep these great videos coming? So generous of you to share your knowledge...would really like to help. Thank you!
There have been many great players who had long swings, certainly Freddy among them. They all had good width, reasonably stable lower bodies, great balance etc. The average older recreational player often can't make a long swing without losses in the categories I mentioned. That said......without reasonable length of backswing it's hard for most people to get enough speed. All the best, Adam
I see why I have an overswing now....im not that flexible so I turn my body a lot during the backswing to overcompensate which causes my club to go waaaay far back
Mark, Each person has to work that out for themselves. Longer backswing leads to more speed, but only if it's controllable for that player. Hope this helps. Best, Adam
@@Scratchgolfacademy I usually now....go about 11 o'clock...on top of my backswing With a wrist hinge.. If i go past 11 o'clock on my backswing with Driver...i feel its not controllable.....
Hello Adam, I see you sporting a Scratch Golf Academy golf shirt in this video, and I've seen Scratch Golf Academy printed golf balls in other videos. Any plans on having a store on the SGA website for purchasing items like this?
Think a lot of the problem is we see these tour players that have the club so high and deep and we try to copy that then the reverse pivots, casting and everything else that can go wrong starts. We need to copy Tony Finau
Scratch Golf Academy Hey Adam thanks for the great content really enjoy it! Was mainly joking about Finau but I do find when I shorten it up I tend to hit more quality shots. Of course only playing once a week doesn’t help either...cheers
Most people have too narrow.a stance at address and to.a degree might in.courage over swinging on.full swings. Look.at Dustin Johnson.or Rory.McIIroy as too example.of having a wide and stable base prior to.swinging. Justin.Thomas would be.another.example of their base prior.to.swinging!!
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great tip, easy and good demos and videos of pros.
Thanks Darragh.
Best, Adam
I like how you took the shot at the end but kept it raw! No BS here!
Thanks!
All the best, Adam
I didn't realize how bad I was overswinging until I joined a place with Trackman 2 months ago. I have watched many video's trying to correct. Haven't actually hit balls yet, but the push drill sounds and feels very promising. Thank you!
Thanks Mike, hope you make good progress.
All the best, Adam
Excellent advice. I just noticed on video I was slightly over swinging and believe this will help.
Hope you make good progress Tony
2:02! Such a great feel tip. I've been shown the hinge position I'm supposed to be in but have been struggling getting the right feel.
Thanks, and glad you found it helpful Gabriel.
Best, Adam
Hi Adam, another great video. The first drill which involved slowly pushing the club away from you is a brilliant idea, which I will try. The second one with a club behind your back is a great one which I will try. This is where my game lets me down and I will practice these drills until I’ve mastered it. Keep these brilliant videos coming and I will always watch them.
Thanks very much Charles.
Best, Adam
Thank you again Adam! #legend
Very kind of you Phil.
All the best, Adam
Really helpful thank you.
Thanks Seve.
best, Adam
Thanks Adam!
You're welcome Rob.
Best, Adam
wow i love shorten backswing!!
Thanks, I hope it's helpful.
Best, Adam
Hello Adam, good timing on this video - I do need to work on correcting my over swing. Looking forward to trying the drills.
Thanks John, hope you make good progress.
Best, Adam
Just turned 68 yesterday. Over the last 3 years, I had lengthen my swing trying to gain more distance - bad idea. During the last three weeks, I’ve been very committed to shortening my swing and the results have been amazing. Can’t wait to take Adam’s tip to the range tomorrow! Thanks Adam!
Thanks, hope you make good progress.
All the best, Adam
Thanks for making it simple
Great way, I’m going to do that drill
This morning.
Thanks Ihab.
Best, Adam
Thank you Adam!
Thanks, glad you liked the video.
Best, Adam
Great video Adam! I will definitely use these tips :-)
Thanks William.
Best, Adam
AI like all your video’s. You are a great teacher!! Thank
Thanks very much!
Best, Adam
Wow! Great video. I've always wanted a more compact/efficient swing but struggled to find the right feel at the top. I am a classic overswinger who sets really late. The trail hand pushing out was a great feel to get extension and a good set a the top of the swing. I tried the drill and have had a couple of range sessions. Always cautious of claiming a golf tip the holy grail, but I was flushing irons consistently high and straight. It felt a lot more 'in control'. The only club I struggled with was the driver. Dead pulls.
Glad you made progress Ed, and thanks for the comment.
Best, Adam
Helped me a ton .
A great reinforcement. I don't have to worry about over swinging but this simple explanation and the videos gives a great visual to getting it right.
Thanks Neil.
All the best, Adam
Love your instructional videos. I can't tell you how much they've helped me. I'm hitting shots like I never have before. I only wish I had gained this knowledge when I was younger and playing a lot. I got good but it was mostly through endless practice and "feel" which would come and go and leave me confused at times. Your paid material is a steal. Where I live 1 single lesson costs up to $200/hr! Thanks!
Thanks, and glad the videos have been helpful. If I'd known this stuff when I was 16 I'd have been a much better player too!
All the best, Adam
thank you. you gave a clue to fix my right elbow squizing at the back swing top.
Inha,
Thanks for the positive comment.
All the best, Adam
I have a seriously overswing backswing with left arm near 11 o'clock position resulting in a reverse C. I will try these tips. I thought I have shortened my swing to half swing but I was really surprised to see on video that my swing is exactly the same as before. My goal is to have my left arm in the 9:30 to 10:00 o'clock position at the top of the backswing.
Hope you make good progress Kha
Best, Adam
Thank you!
Glad you liked the video.
Best, Adam
great video! one thing i struggle with is getting a good feel for how loose my arms should be. there's always this general advice about 'swinging loose' but i'm seeing how much my arms 'extend' during the downswing compared to the backswing . is this observation just me, have you heard this come up from folks? thanks!
These things have to be dialed in. Try some
Smooth swings extra loose, then firmer etc. filming it would be helpful. Try to dial in the best mix you can
Great video Adam. I loved when you played Sylvester Marcus in Its a Mad Mad World.
Ha, thanks.
Best, Adam
I've been working on this for over forty years. I have a really fast tempo similar to Lanny Wadkins. I sometimes overswing and dip the club at the top. Not nearly as much as Daly but I can see the head of my driver slightly in my left eye in the backswing. When this bounce happens my lower body gets out in front and I have no choice but to flip the club to get it back to the ball. When I control the backswing, I control the flip.
Hope you make good progress Greg.
Best, Adam
Nice, tips, two,
Very helpful to learner...
Thank you...
Thanks, glad you liked the video.
Best, Adam
Scratch golf academy is the best on TH-cam!
Thanks, very kind of you.
All the best, Adam
Thanks for the video content! Apologies for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (probably on Google)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for revealing an effortless golf swing technique minus the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.
Great video, this video and working on the drills have helped me with overswinging. Thanks
Thanks for the comment Joe.
Best, Adam
Over-swinging causes a lot of problems for me. Over the top, hitting fat and thin, slicing, hooking…yikes. But if I have a good take away and only go back until I feel a bit of tension in my waist, I hit it dead straight and far. I feel like the club is only waist high and think about hitting a hard pitch shot. Works every time. Thanks.
Hope you make good progress
Best, Adam
One of the best tips ever...I was looking to compact my swing a little, without success. Then I seen Adam's tip with regard to feeling the pressure (right handed golfer) of the right hand palm against the left hand thumb. with instant results. I now have a shorter back swing with the club on plane and a neutral club face. with the result I'm more consistent off the tee and my longer irons are better. this is the Holy Grail of golf tips. thanks Adam.
Thanks for the comment, glad you made good progress.
All the best, Adam
Good morning Adam!!! You suggested this upward push drill for me in a one-on-one lesson last year. It occurred to me that when I am doing it, as in my actual golf swing, I felt I was pushing more with my left hand to get wrist hinge. Should I start making the change? I can definitely feel the difference. Thank you.
Nice to hear from you Todd. I think it's up to the golfer as to exactly how they feel things in their swing, or what triggers help them move the way they should. So, if it's helping (I'd film it and have a look) than I think it's fine.
All the best, Adam
Really Helpful!
I've had an overswing for a while now, and you are right it is definitely a weak trail hand causing the issue, i know this because i am left handed and play right handed golf.
Thanks Devon.
All the best, Adam
This is just superb, I've been looking for "how much does it cost to play at topgolf?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Reyuhaffad Underlying Recognition - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a great one of a kind product for discovering how to revealing an effortless golf swing technique minus the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my mate got excellent success with it.
Great Video. Ive been working on this exactly for a year now. Its getting much better but I gotta stay on it cuz the over swing tries to creep in once in awhile.
Thanks, glad you are making progress.
All the best, Adam
Great video and tips! Overswing is one of my main faults so looking forward to testing these drills out.
Thanks James, hope it goes well for you.
Best, Adam
I normally try not to use much wrist during my swing and time the impact w body. I noticed that giving a little pressure at the top w my right wrist naturally involved a little more wrist during my downswing and started closing the face a lot more.
Do you recommend this “feel” of right hand pushing out during an actual swing?
Bryan,
Feels are really for the individual to work out. What’s important is why happens. If it looks better on film and you’re getting more pop I’d go with it.
All the best, Adam
Gr8 vid
Thanks.
Best, Adam
Adam with your videos, my game is getting better. The fluent motion of the backswing and follow through, seem to take me out of position if I rush it either way, it try and muscle the follow through.Your swing is very fluent , can you hit on this subject again sometime with a drill for both directions of the swing? Thank you again for your wonderful instruction.
Thanks Lance, I'll try to get to that.
All the best, Adam
Thank you Sir.
John Rahm has a short backswing and such a powerful through swing.
He does. He’s not your normal golfer though, that’s for sure
Best, adam
@@Scratchgolfacademy I started using his shorter back swing concept and accuracy is amazing and the funny thing is I’m not losing distance, if anything I’ve gained distance. Probably because it has helped me to get a faster follow through.
Sounds good!
Best, Adam
As a righthander that plays lefty I really dont know what my trail arm is offering to the swing. Im hitting ok as a mid to high handicapper, just have to strengthen my grip with the driver to stop big slices. Im probably pulling the club with my lead right hand. Should I exercise my left arm by trying to hit the ball without using my right or just keep practicing/playing with both? Single hand right, both left, have been all my life.
It's not really about what someone keys on, the ball only reacts to the club. Play around with some feels to see what works for you (feels will change over time).
Best, Adam
Do you have a drill that can help me to not only have a shorter backswing, but stops me from getting in front of the ball in my through swing. I overswing to bring me in front of the ball and stay there through my whole swing. Thanks for your help!
Hard to say without seeing you swing. As a guess, hinging wrists earlier in the backswing might help you shorten it a bit.
Best, Adam
Great stuff as always, love your videos
Thanks very much.
Best, Adam
Worked amazingly for me, 1st range session I pretty much stopped over swinging. Tighter dispersion and better flight. Only thing is I lost about 8/10 yards on most irons. Put this down to not feeling comfortable as my old swing. I'm sure distance will come like my old swing, you think?
Alan,
Glad you saw progress. Yes, I agree that with some time you can get some of the softness and speed back into your downswing.
All the best, Adam
Thanks, Adam! Exactly the topic I was hoping you'd cover... I can make perfect practice swings, but when I'm over the ball - the overswing (and slight pause at the top) come in to play. Wondering if that's more mental than anything...
Thanks Andrew. Yes, clearly there is a shift mentally when the ball is there (as there is for most of us), hang in there.
Best, Adam
Amazing how all my mistakes are in this video, overswinging, collapsed at the top and collapsed lower body, all connected, need to move slightly on plane and shorten the swing and I think I'm on the money.
Hope you make good progress Peter.
Best, Adam
A reminder....hips must turn with shoulders, in sync, on takeaway, to acheive proper turn and club position. No hips= out of sync=over-the-top downswing, even if your club position, at pause/top of desired backswing is accomplished. Short irons not as demanding, but still a timing factor. Pushing right hand(righties) against left thumb at top of desired backswing is a great feel tool for hinged full shots. Bobby Jones mentioned it as did Hogan. However, not advised for punch/low burner shots. Thanks for the vid. I sure do miss bermuda grass....and most of Florida for that matter.
Thanks for the comment.
Best, Adam
How does John Daley make his swing work?
Joshua,
He's super flexible, and super talented....a golf genius.
Best, Adam
Another excellent video, Adam. What else can we do to help keep these great videos coming? So generous of you to share your knowledge...would really like to help. Thank you!
Thanks very much!
Best, Adam
You should consider doing a video for those of us with the opposite problem - not a long enough backswing. Thx.
That would include me Bob! I'll try to get to that
All the best, Adam
Another good Video. Something we all need to take away from watching Adam, is that swing tempo.
Thanks Ryan.
Best, Adam
So does Freddy Couples overswing?
There have been many great players who had long swings, certainly Freddy among them. They all had good width, reasonably stable lower bodies, great balance etc. The average older recreational player often can't make a long swing without losses in the categories I mentioned. That said......without reasonable length of backswing it's hard for most people to get enough speed.
All the best, Adam
I see why I have an overswing now....im not that flexible so I turn my body a lot during the backswing to overcompensate which causes my club to go waaaay far back
Thanks, hope you make good progress.
All the best, Adam
Shorten backswing with driver and
3 wood....?.
Mark,
Each person has to work that out for themselves. Longer backswing leads to more speed, but only if it's controllable for that player. Hope this helps.
Best, Adam
@@Scratchgolfacademy
I usually now....go about
11 o'clock...on top of my backswing
With a wrist hinge..
If i go past 11 o'clock on my backswing with Driver...i feel its not controllable.....
Hello Adam, I see you sporting a Scratch Golf Academy golf shirt in this video, and I've seen Scratch Golf Academy printed golf balls in other videos. Any plans on having a store on the SGA website for purchasing items like this?
Thanks, yes, we may offer some of that in the future.
Best, Adam
Think a lot of the problem is we see these tour players that have the club so high and deep and we try to copy that then the reverse pivots, casting and everything else that can go wrong starts. We need to copy Tony Finau
Can't quite agree. The average person would lose a lot of distance (and likely flow) if they swung that short.
No worries.
Best, Adam
Scratch Golf Academy Hey Adam thanks for the great content really enjoy it! Was mainly joking about Finau but I do find when I shorten it up I tend to hit more quality shots. Of course only playing once a week doesn’t help either...cheers
It’s all in the turn, if your right arm folds too much…you haven’t turned back correctly
First view, first comment!
Thanks for watching!
Best, Adam
👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks very much.
Best, Adam
Remember, John Daly won 2 major overswinging
There are exceptions to almost all rules
Thanks, Adam
Most people have too narrow.a stance at address and to.a degree might in.courage over swinging on.full swings. Look.at Dustin Johnson.or Rory.McIIroy as too example.of having a wide and stable base prior to.swinging. Justin.Thomas would be.another.example of their base prior.to.swinging!!
Thanks Ray.
Best, Adam
I personally prefer the wide stance off the tee. For chips and around the green, finesse shots with of course a narrow stance!!
I stopped over swinging and my contact is money.
Glad to hear it Marty.
Best, Adam