🔴 Thanks for watching. What do you like best about this short backswing and is there anything about it you don't understand? Let me know in the comments below 👇
Great video, one question at the end how do you generate so much speed with such a short swing as in start the downswing is it all in the legs/fire left hip back like Tommy Fleetwood explains ? Cheers.
You are one of the best coaches on TH-cam, very clear and effective, I completely agree that a well-executed shorter swing can generate more power than any long swing, clear examples being Finau and Rahmbo. Thank you for all the additional details on the swing."
Thank you. Your ideas should suit me as I am 80 years old. I have subscribed & will give your method a try. After some practice I will watch the next 2 videos. I like your brief to the point suggestions.
This is so good. I switched to a shorter backswing primarily because I struggle with shallowing - especially my driver. When I do it correctly my driver is straight as an arrow with zero loss of distance. Thank you!
Troy - you answered my question yesterday and today I took the shorter swing and left shoulder down to the range. I striped it like crazy! If anything, I had to consciously make a bigger turn, because the shorter swing was set earlier and made me want to go just a bit sooner. But, other than that, the shorter swing coupled with left shoulder (just for a second) low was a - big time - combination. That you for the tips - best I have ever seen, at least for me - Tom in California
Enjoyed the video! When I first started golfing about 20 years ago I had a short back swing that always produced good contact. In the years since then, I've had instructors and other golfers try to "correct" my swing. I've consistently struggled with poor contact that seemed to be getting worse over the years. But now there seems to be a growing movement in golf to "swing your own swing". Watching players like Rahm and Finau, and seeing your video had me convinced it was time to find my way back to my original swing. Watched the tips in your video and everything felt so natural again after putting it into practice. I'm now striking the ball better than I ever remember. Thanks for the help.
You answered your own question, "Your Own Swing" PGA Players have all the Clubs Jacked to the Max for performance...Players in the 30s and '40s were way ahead of their time without the technology and the Distance they had whether a Short or Long Swing didnt matter.
This was really helpful and definitely helped me play more comfortably. Even as a big guy this made me realize just how short may arms are, so good thing I don’t skip leg day
Returned to golf at 50 after not playing 10 years . Lost 10- 15 % distance in all clubs . This video gives me a new outlook on swing .Im inconsistent hitting it out middle and partial to hitting it heavy now n then . It's great video with the 2 angles for seeing hand and hip position thru swing . It should help me get more rotation and less over the top plus more distance with better ball striking . Looking forward to implementing this more .
@@Hittingitsolid yes shorter swing = more control so better centre striking. hand position at top gives more rotation so less over the top . Open hips and club head position on downswing creating power . :)
Good content. Best piece of advice I got in shortening my back swing was when my pro told me I can have a bigger shoulder turn with a shorter back swing. Felt awkward at first but now I think of bigger shoulder turn and getting the arms only to 90 deg at the top. It probably goes a bit further because the feel isn't real but it does help me increase the width like you talked about.
I used this to shorten my swing as I've been struggling this season, tried it on the course last week for the first time and played my best round this year, 11 shots better than the previous week 👍👍 thank you for the great tips.
This is such good information. This encapsulates the technique that , as advertised, will make you and I better ball strikers This guy is good so listen up.
I’m over 60 now (play 3-4 times per week) and keep trying to get a big backswing and actually seem to “get lost” as I do this. Additionally, I tend to early extend, but never seem to be able to correct this as my big backswing is such a mess. Today, I tried a shorter backswing on my own, just focusing on getting clubhead speed and my follow-thru and I hit the ball immensely better. After hearing your tips, I’m emboldened to continue this with a bit more technique this time.
Exactly the same for me! Shorter backswing improves two things for me: More on-center ball strikes and better acceleration through impact (I think a longer backswing invites deceleration).
I have been wanting to accomplish this for a very long time. Now that I have seen how you teach to accomplish this I am now on a mission. Is there a particular club that you suggest using the bulk of the time that will make the transition go easier and faster?
Been working on this. Still a bit less distance but better ball striking. Maybe just a speed thing. Also trying to draw the ball but not much success!!! Enjoying your videos. Thanks 😊
Been watching your tips. Enjoying them. My backswing is short anyway but feeling a little bit wider seems to help me get my weight onto my lead side. I do notice that I hit it a bit shorter but not too much.
@@Hittingitsolid Yes I’ve found them super helpful! It’s just a matter of me watching parts of of while on the range. Also working with an instructor so I can use the things he gives me along with some drills of yours.
I like your videos, they are clear and to the point. But some of the other sites are talking about pro vs amateur swing, and say that there is no way for an amateur to swing like a tour pro, and should adopt an amateur swing, us golf tv and a few others say the same thing. Should we amateurs be swinging differntly?
You can swing whatever feels best to you. It’s different for everyone. Swing within yourself. It’s always good to learn from pros swings as they are the best models to learn from
This is such a great video. Thank you for explaining the half swing and the arm depth point. What is that golf net?? It seems like a nice compact size which I’m looking for.
So I have been back and forth with different swings over the years. I find my best shots are always my shorter wedges because for some reason when I strike them it's always a 3/4 swing. Back controlled and through to 3/4. The shots feel very pure and I connect with them well and the distances are more predictable. I have been thinking maybe I should just apply this to all irons and lead me to this video.
Thanks Troy for explaining the short backswing. I would like to know if a little bit of momentum (sort of ‘back again’ feeling) helps after reaching the ‘top’ of the swing. With a bit of momentum I feel that I’ve loaded the half swing ready to accelerate through the ball. Is that ok to do or will it eventually take me off track? Cheers from Adelaide.
2 month ago, i make a shorter backswing...arround 3/4, with a better turn. The hip is very importend for the turn. Results...way better ballcontact, straighter, higher and longer... Better rymthm and left side better turn...nice finish with a smooth swing👌💃 It's another sport🤣👍
Nice work Barney, I've personally found especially with the irons it's a much more repeatable and consistent golf swing. No loss of distance either. Cheers
I've noticed something interesting on flight monitors. My distance and ball speed goes up substantially when I feel like I'm rotating my entire body/left side and keeping my wrists from cocking too much or getting too loose. So I feel like I maintain feel on backswing and as swinging through all the way down my left side and have full body tension. As soon as I swing with less tension due to letting my wrists cock more at start of my downswing or anything feeling sort of loose and not just like one giant body turn I lose power. I've noticed this many times. So the top of my backswing is just sort of where this tension get to where I naturally stop without pushing back too far or even stop a little short of that. For me this tension and full body turn is critical for distance as opposed to a long backswing or full wrist hinge. Anything that makes me loose this full body connectedness/tension loses me power. I have never seen anything written about this though but I do thing the tour pros look like they maintain this sort of full body tension no matter how big their swing. And of course need to stay wide in the arc.
With my larger backswing it felt like most of my swing speed was maxed out before I got to the ball (casting likely). With the shorter back swing I try to max the swing speed at or right after the ball which means I need more time and space to slow and finish the swing. For me the shorter backswing resulted in a longer follow through.
I have short back swing but still have enough power to play off low hcap , my issue is getting quick and coming up and out of the shot ??!!🙈 The other thing that annoys me is other golfers love to point out and comment on the shortness of my swing saying things like “how do you hit it so far with a short little swing “ ,
Be careful at adress not to let the shaft and hands lean too much in front of the ball ... i have played with this for years and take only few divots ... i am 195 cm and need the ball closer as i will introduce shanks if i need to reach out and loose my balance (moving forward with my toes) ... but great video 👍 ... better with ball on all iron a little forward in setup
Here's my take on the shorter backswing, it's not the swing, PGA Tour Players play with different equipment than we do, for example, Golf Balls, Tweaking with their OMI Driver Face, Shafts the list is long, still meets Golf Specs but pushed to the max for performance, if the right Hip gets through the swing with a Long Backswing or Short Backswing huge different if your Driver or Irons are not Jacked for performance, the first thing going away for 2024, are Golf Balls so the distance is the same regardless who the brand is...just like NASCAR, all the vehicles have the same top speed, hopefully, the Equipment is next, you won't have scores in the Sixtys, especially on shorter Yardage Courses, or keeping your Golf Ball in play off of Spectors and having them find your ball.
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🔴 Thanks for watching. What do you like best about this short backswing and is there anything about it you don't understand? Let me know in the comments below 👇
Great video, one question at the end how do you generate so much speed with such a short swing as in start the downswing is it all in the legs/fire left hip back like Tommy Fleetwood explains ? Cheers.
You are one of the best coaches on TH-cam, very clear and effective, I completely agree that a well-executed shorter swing can generate more power than any long swing, clear examples being Finau and Rahmbo. Thank you for all the additional details on the swing."
Thanks Ortiz, greatly appreciated
Thank you. Your ideas should suit me as I am 80 years old.
I have subscribed & will give your method a try.
After some practice I will watch the next 2 videos.
I like your brief to the point suggestions.
Thanks Alan, appreciate it
I’m 74yrs. Old, a fairly decent golfer but not a consistent ball striker so hopefully this shorter backswing will help me. Thanks for this video. BBJ
Thank you very much
This is so good. I switched to a shorter backswing primarily because I struggle with shallowing - especially my driver. When I do it correctly my driver is straight as an arrow with zero loss of distance. Thank you!
Awesome Tony, great to hear
Troy - you answered my question yesterday and today I took the shorter swing and left shoulder down to the range. I striped it like crazy! If anything, I had to consciously make a bigger turn, because the shorter swing was set earlier and made me want to go just a bit sooner. But, other than that, the shorter swing coupled with left shoulder (just for a second) low was a - big time - combination. That you for the tips - best I have ever seen, at least for me - Tom in California
Awesome Tom, glad to hear you're hitting it well. Keep it up. Cheers
Enjoyed the video! When I first started golfing about 20 years ago I had a short back swing that always produced good contact. In the years since then, I've had instructors and other golfers try to "correct" my swing. I've consistently struggled with poor contact that seemed to be getting worse over the years. But now there seems to be a growing movement in golf to "swing your own swing". Watching players like Rahm and Finau, and seeing your video had me convinced it was time to find my way back to my original swing. Watched the tips in your video and everything felt so natural again after putting it into practice. I'm now striking the ball better than I ever remember. Thanks for the help.
That’s awesome James, glad it helped!
You answered your own question, "Your Own Swing" PGA Players have all the Clubs Jacked to the Max for performance...Players in the 30s and '40s were way ahead of their time without the technology and the Distance they had whether a Short or Long Swing didnt matter.
This was really helpful and definitely helped me play more comfortably. Even as a big guy this made me realize just how short may arms are, so good thing I don’t skip leg day
Thanks, glad it helped
@richy clubsport - yes it works for so many golfers and enables their swings to be more consistent and repeatable. Cheers
Returned to golf at 50 after not playing 10 years . Lost 10- 15 % distance in all clubs . This video gives me a new outlook on swing .Im inconsistent hitting it out middle and partial to hitting it heavy now n then . It's great video with the 2 angles for seeing hand and hip position thru swing . It should help me get more rotation and less over the top plus more distance with better ball striking . Looking forward to implementing this more .
Thanks Kevin, glad it helped. Did it all make sense to you? Cheers
@@Hittingitsolid yes shorter swing = more control so better centre striking. hand position at top gives more rotation so less over the top . Open hips and club head position on downswing creating power . :)
@@kevin1416 yes, you’re spot on
Good content. Best piece of advice I got in shortening my back swing was when my pro told me I can have a bigger shoulder turn with a shorter back swing. Felt awkward at first but now I think of bigger shoulder turn and getting the arms only to 90 deg at the top. It probably goes a bit further because the feel isn't real but it does help me increase the width like you talked about.
Yes, very true. You can still get that big shoulder turn without the arms moving all the way to the top. Cheers
I will try surely this will help if you have some sort lower back problems. Tx a million
Great video. I really like how you simplify the swing. It is perfect for me and a lot easier to duplicate. Thanks!
Thank you, glad it helped you out. Appreciate it!
This is a genius hack. It solves the 3 problems: difficulty of turning, consistency & control. Awesome power too.
Thanks Lito, hope it all made sense. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers
I used this to shorten my swing as I've been struggling this season, tried it on the course last week for the first time and played my best round this year, 11 shots better than the previous week 👍👍 thank you for the great tips.
Thank you, appreciate it
Thank you. You have a slower paced and simple explanation that I find so easy to follow. You have made a subscriber out of me. Cheers,
Thanks Meagain, appreciate it
This is such good information. This encapsulates the technique that , as advertised, will make you and I better ball strikers This guy is good so listen up.
Thank you, appreciate your support. Cheers
I’m over 60 now (play 3-4 times per week) and keep trying to get a big backswing and actually seem to “get lost” as I do this. Additionally, I tend to early extend, but never seem to be able to correct this as my big backswing is such a mess. Today, I tried a shorter backswing on my own, just focusing on getting clubhead speed and my follow-thru and I hit the ball immensely better. After hearing your tips, I’m emboldened to continue this with a bit more technique this time.
Hey Jeff, glad it helped you out. Cheers.
Exactly the same for me! Shorter backswing improves two things for me: More on-center ball strikes and better acceleration through impact (I think a longer backswing invites deceleration).
@@bobt5778 Awesome Bob!
Awesome tip and lessons...great
Thanks Mario
Great video! Thank you for taking the time and effort to explain the swing so well.
Thanks, appreciate it
I have been wanting to accomplish this for a very long time. Now that I have seen how you teach to accomplish this I am now on a mission. Is there a particular club that you suggest using the bulk of the time that will make the transition go easier and faster?
A 2nd question. Is this used when pitching and chipping as well?
Been working on this. Still a bit less distance but better ball striking. Maybe just a speed thing. Also trying to draw the ball but not much success!!!
Enjoying your videos. Thanks 😊
Thanks James, glad it's helping you out. Cheers
Best thing I ever did, totally transformed my golf game. Game changer absolutely destroying the ball! Goodbye long backswing!!! This is the way
Great to hear it’s working for you
Great lesson
Thanks James, appreciate it
Been watching your tips. Enjoying them. My backswing is short anyway but feeling a little bit wider seems to help me get my weight onto my lead side. I do notice that I hit it a bit shorter but not too much.
Thanks James, yep, sounds like you're on the right track. You should really lose any distance though, if anything you should gain distance.
Your videos are excellent
Thanks Andrew
Rahm, Kuch, Finau, examples of successful short back swings that don’t seem to give up yards
Correct 👍🏻
I absolutely love the videos you make! I've started watching about two months ago, and I've enjoyed every video since!!
Thank you, appreciate it. Is there any particular part of the golf swing you need help with? Cheers
@@Hittingitsolid As of now I’ve been working on fixing early extension.
@@thehunterian I have a few videos on here that cover early extension. Have you found them okay? Cheers
@@Hittingitsolid Yes I’ve found them super helpful! It’s just a matter of me watching parts of of while on the range. Also working with an instructor so I can use the things he gives me along with some drills of yours.
@@thehunterian Ok, cool. Let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help out. Cheers
I like your videos, they are clear and to the point. But some of the other sites are talking about pro vs amateur swing, and say that there is no way for an amateur to swing like a tour pro, and should adopt an amateur swing, us golf tv and a few others say the same thing. Should we amateurs be swinging differntly?
You can swing whatever feels best to you. It’s different for everyone. Swing within yourself. It’s always good to learn from pros swings as they are the best models to learn from
This is such a great video. Thank you for explaining the half swing and the arm depth point.
What is that golf net?? It seems like a nice compact size which I’m looking for.
Thank you, appreciate it.
Which country are you from, so I know what link to send you for the golf net?
@@Hittingitsolid UK!
@@golfgigglesbymichelle8759 Thanks Michelle, you can check them out here: spornia.com/?ref=uP1ffWlH Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks
I’m very interested in your keeping the left shoulder down video - do you also do that with the shortened swing?
Thanks, yes you do
So I have been back and forth with different swings over the years. I find my best shots are always my shorter wedges because for some reason when I strike them it's always a 3/4 swing. Back controlled and through to 3/4. The shots feel very pure and I connect with them well and the distances are more predictable. I have been thinking maybe I should just apply this to all irons and lead me to this video.
Yes, definitely worth a try
Great Vid!!! The turn is the same, just don't raise the armes at take away and only half way to the end, right?
Yep, that's it. Cheers
Thanks Troy for explaining the short backswing. I would like to know if a little bit of momentum (sort of ‘back again’ feeling) helps after reaching the ‘top’ of the swing. With a bit of momentum I feel that I’ve loaded the half swing ready to accelerate through the ball. Is that ok to do or will it eventually take me off track? Cheers from Adelaide.
Thanks Jane, appreciate. Yes, I think that's okay as long as you don't overdo it and sway too much off the ball. Cheers
outstanding
Thanks Matthew, appreciate it. Did the video all make sense? Cheers
Thanks
No worries at all, appreciate it.
2 month ago, i make a shorter backswing...arround 3/4, with a better turn. The hip is very importend for the turn.
Results...way better ballcontact, straighter, higher and longer...
Better rymthm and left side better turn...nice finish with a smooth swing👌💃
It's another sport🤣👍
Nice work Barney, I've personally found especially with the irons it's a much more repeatable and consistent golf swing. No loss of distance either. Cheers
As a experienced golfer I have a shorter swing and it works fine for the last 10 years wouldn't change it for anything.
That’s excellent, yes it has many benefits. Did every thing in the video make sense? Thanks
Excellent tip
@@easyswing007 thank you very much, appreciate it
I've noticed something interesting on flight monitors. My distance and ball speed goes up substantially when I feel like I'm rotating my entire body/left side and keeping my wrists from cocking too much or getting too loose. So I feel like I maintain feel on backswing and as swinging through all the way down my left side and have full body tension. As soon as I swing with less tension due to letting my wrists cock more at start of my downswing or anything feeling sort of loose and not just like one giant body turn I lose power. I've noticed this many times. So the top of my backswing is just sort of where this tension get to where I naturally stop without pushing back too far or even stop a little short of that. For me this tension and full body turn is critical for distance as opposed to a long backswing or full wrist hinge. Anything that makes me loose this full body connectedness/tension loses me power. I have never seen anything written about this though but I do thing the tour pros look like they maintain this sort of full body tension no matter how big their swing. And of course need to stay wide in the arc.
Yes, some good points Ned!
Love it
Thanks Tim, appreciate it
How do i stretch the arms out straight right forearm over left
It should happen naturally with your rotation in the downswing
How do i properly release my arms that is right forearm over left
Feeling the arms closer together in the downswing can be a good feel for some golfers
Have you ever experimented with the 10 finger grip with the shorter swing ?
Hi George, no I haven't used the 10 finger grip in many years. Is that something that you do at present?
Will the short backswing apply to drivers?
Yes Dominic, it sure does. Thanks
@@Hittingitsolid Troy. Thanks.
No worries Dominic.
I like the shorter back swing. I tell the people I help that if nothing gets out of position then nothing is out of position
Yes definitely, especially with irons I find the swing more repeatable. Did everything in the video make sense? Cheers
@@Hittingitsolid oh yea. I fight laid off at the top from trying to take the club back too far so I gotta watch that in my swing.
@@Big-Crow Yep, definitely
When you shorten the backswing do you shorten the follow-thru as well?
Not necessarily, it does for some and not for others. It’s what feels comfortable for you. Did everything else in the video make sense? Thanks
With my larger backswing it felt like most of my swing speed was maxed out before I got to the ball (casting likely). With the shorter back swing I try to max the swing speed at or right after the ball which means I need more time and space to slow and finish the swing. For me the shorter backswing resulted in a longer follow through.
@@929mmr Nice work, sounds like you've got the hang of it. Cheers
Do you find that you have to rotate your forearms much more to get your club face closed in time with a shorter backswing
Not really, I would get it squarer earlier
I got into a car accident. Never thought I'd even walk again. So I have a really short golf swing but very powerful. This video is great.
I have short back swing but still have enough power to play off low hcap , my issue is getting quick and coming up and out of the shot ??!!🙈
The other thing that annoys me is other golfers love to point out and comment on the shortness of my swing saying things like “how do you hit it so far with a short little swing “ ,
Nothing wrong with short Alan especially since it’s working. I know Rahm and Finau would agree!
well explained
Thank you, appreciate it.
short swing very good for a wedge shots but I have hardly seen a good player using a short swing with long clubs
Hi Stefano, yes definitely works for shorter clubs but golfers like Finau and Rahm use it for longer clubs as well. Cheers
Be careful at adress not to let the shaft and hands lean too much in front of the ball ... i have played with this for years and take only few divots ... i am 195 cm and need the ball closer as i will introduce shanks if i need to reach out and loose my balance (moving forward with my toes) ... but great video 👍 ... better with ball on all iron a little forward in setup
Here's my take on the shorter backswing, it's not the swing, PGA Tour Players play with different equipment than we do, for example, Golf Balls, Tweaking with their OMI Driver Face, Shafts the list is long, still meets Golf Specs but pushed to the max for performance, if the right Hip gets through the swing with a Long Backswing or Short Backswing huge different if your Driver or Irons are not Jacked for performance, the first thing going away for 2024, are Golf Balls so the distance is the same regardless who the brand is...just like NASCAR, all the vehicles have the same top speed, hopefully, the Equipment is next, you won't have scores in the Sixtys, especially on shorter Yardage Courses, or keeping your Golf Ball in play off of Spectors and having them find your ball.
Are you placing weight on your front foot at setup and and maintaining through the complete swing?
No, 50/50
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Thank you very much
J B HOLMES had a very short backswing and got extraordinary power from a very shorts swing. Unfortunately he has had to retire due to brain disease.