Well, this is really interesting. It’s odd, but I haven’t used my hands and wrists in the swing for a very long time. I’ve been trying to work on the drive/hold idea and I’m very inconsistent with contact and direction. Went out yesterday and let myself be loose and tension-free and allow the weight of the club guide the body. What a difference. I could actually feel the club again. I had a follow through. I felt like a combination of Tony Finau and Fred Couples. It was easy and fluid and felt like a golf swing instead of forcing the club to do things. What a relief! This could be a game changer. Now to get that tennis racquet/ steering wheel happening. Great lessons and so clear. You should mentor Sean Foley 😉
Thanks Mike! I saw your video about early release, and man are you correct I've felt it so many times but obviously the feel and the real just didn't match up, thanks for the fix will continue to support the channel and your philosophy with fellow golfers
I've worked hard to emulate Moe Normans move and can perform it with pretty good results. but if I was going back to the conventional swing you could not get me to the range fast enough to start building a swing based on his instruction . Great instruction IMO !
I find the key to this is the right hand drill at 0.32 , this is how the downswing works and you have to do it 2 handed, instead of only with your right hand.
The feeling of “tipping the club head forward” on the downswing CHANGED my swing! Always thought you were supposed to let it fall back (not forward). Thank you, Mike!!!
Such quality instruction. No wonder you got teacher of the year Mike. Thank you so much for posting these videos. More like this would be amazing. Just bought your book on my kindle too. Looking forward to reading it.
I'll admit the first time I watch this downswing move I thought you were crazy. Then I started working on the hockey drill and started to believe that the hands have to come in and the club head out for the club face to meet the ball square. I have taken so many lessons where they wanted me to pull the handle at the ball. I have never felt comfortable with my swing and I didn't improve at all. I was hitting balls with your method this week and the contact and distance is something I have never felt before. Thanks so much for posting this information on you tube. I feel like I actually have the knowledge to improve.
I know right...I thought.....oh well, I will give it a try..... and I was blown away.... I blast my irons now like it's silly.... thanks be to God and Mike Malaska
Same here. I veered away from this but decided to try again but this time, I made sure my hands-in were more exaggerated. Closer to my body and it worked very well. My driver was straight...not very long but I'm sure I can work on that. My irons were pure. The only thing I'm not sure is, must I have a stronger left hand grip (I'm right handed)?
@@dany1247Mike has a video on Utube about the grip. He basically said you should have a strong three or four knuckle grip with your left hand ( bend slightly over, hanging your arms naturally. Your club would fit in your left hand as it naturally hangs) It prevents it from rolling over with your palm up. Check it out.
I've been playing golf for almost 50 years. I'm a 2 handicap and have taken an occasional lesson from time to time. This video has done more to educate me about the golf swing and my flaws in particular, than anything I've read, watched or was shown. EXCELLENT!
Virtually every word from Mike is fantastic instruction! When I do the things he says the improvement in my golf swing is incredible! Really, this and his other videos are the best golf swing instruction on the planet, (and probably other planets too)!
I watched this video then went to the range today. Finally, finally, I’m hitting my irons dead straight through releasing the club. This video made all the difference.
I just wanted to thank you Mike for this excellent instructional video!! At 63, I am returning to the game after a 15 year layoff and re-tooling my swing away from a rotate back - rotate through swing of the past. I have had lessons and my take away is modeled as you point out in this video. However, I have been struggling with consistency of strike. At times I absolutely stripe the ball but could not put my finger on exactly why my downswing fell apart more often than not. This video has me on the right track to building a more consistent downswing. Thank you, Thank you!!!
This is the only thing that has made sense to me in years. I feel like swinging is no longer a horrible, robotic motion. It feels like a natural, athletic movement. This is wonderful.
MIke this is unbelievable. The concept of feeling like your are pulling away from the ball just changed everything for me. I never understood what clearing the hips was and now I think I do. After doing the pulling away from the ball my feeling is that my lower body is literally moving out of the way for my hands to drop in front of me. This instantly fixed my impact position where my hands are clearly in front of the ball. I'm going to buy your book for sure!
Handle down heel out really works for me. For those who struggle to square the clubface by turning the body its a must try. Really kind on the lower back. Thanks Mike
At about 4:30 her swing was amazing! So effortless. What is it about the name Mike which makes such great teachers? You and Mike Austin, the longest ball striker give the best lessons! Thank you Mikes!
Does anyone else think this is in complete contradiction to the plane mate ‘shallowing’ move in which you resist relax rotate , the relax move drops the club back and into the slot. This move almost makes me feel like you seem to cast/slam it to the left? it’s almost the polar opposite to the plane mate move?
Absolutely perfect lesson for my swing. Club behind me, consequently very in to out with it's problems. Impossible to find the bottom of my swing. One simple move changed my ability to get long irons (hybrids) up in the air again. However I still have issues often keeping weight back and early extend too often. I just can't get the feel feeling the body moving away from the ball after early extending for the last several years. The thing I like is that I'm not thinking of six different things over the ball and everything just seems to start together. I'm not sure if I've ever hit so many solid shots and I have never been higher than a 7 until two years ago. Almost 60 years of single digit play and I will be back there again soon. Just got "I feel your pain" on kindle. Thanks so much.
Informative video but my question is how does the club ( an iron ) arrive at the ball with forward shaft lean if the club head is getting in front of the hands ? Thank you
Hi Mike a fan from the UK here this is the first instructional video I ever saw of yours. It was a revelation I must have watched it twenty times and each time I learn something new. It's taken me from the point of wanting to giving up the game to really enjoying it again and indeed improving again. Just a heart felt thank you.
When he talks about his career and all the incorrect but well meaning tuition along his journey it sounds too familiar with my own story. Amazing knowledge borne thru his own battles as a player. By far away the best coaching i've heard along with Craig Hanson another world class coach. Mike I'll be seeing you soon. Thanks for clearing the vision.
Mike, great video. This really simplifies things. At about minute number 7:00, you quickly mention to Monica that she tipped the toe out instead of working the heel out. Can you explain what you mean by this, not sure I quite understand that concept.
I know this is super late, but look at the logo of the glove on her right hand when he demonstrates the correct movement of the heel going out. The logo is facing up and behind her. Also, you can barely see her left hand because it’s covered by her right hand. When done incorrectly (with the toe tipping out), the logo on her glove faces up and AWAY from her. Her right wrist has completely flipped to the point where you can now see her left hand underneath it. That’s the same motion he references when he’s saying how people try and flip the club head right before impact to square it up.
Watched this over and over for two weeks. Daily range sessions and finally had the ah ah moment. It has changed my golf life forever. I'm two months short of 70 and only 5'7" and suddenly carrying my 6 iron 160. My buddies are going to hate me. Bring on the Nassau. Thanks a million Mike.
I finally get what Mike was describing. The most important thing for me is keeping the right hip back as long as possible or keeping it out of the way so my hands can come down in that empty space. The steering wheel analogy was a lil confusing at first but the idea is when u make a left turn with both hands on the steering wheel, the right hand come around over the top of the left hand. I think Mike was describing how the right hand come over the top of the left hand when u come down toward the ball. Thats what it feels like. All I can say is, keep going to the range and experiment with it. I promised u once u get it, U will thanks MIKE a million times. Once u have that swing down, the trick is to swing REAL easy and watch that ball flies straight in the air and land w/in 6 ft from the flag.
One of the best lessons I’ve ever seen. For years I was dragging the handle through impact to create lag and always had to flip last minute and had a two way miss every time I was on the course. Did Mike’s “hands in club head out” feel on downswing and had the purest strikes I’ve felt in a long time!
The pivot with the body is certainly what is taught and what I've use for years. When seeing this video, of course I went out to the range and with another attempts at a new swings. I was shocked how far the ball went and once I had the turning the steering wheel thought things started happening and as you said tipping the club head. Really appreciate all you said and also what to look out for with the hips.I see this was 8 years ago but thanks so much.
I would like to say that this video should be seen by all golfers around the world. It is the biggest game changer I have ever seen in my 40 years of playing golf. If I could have only known this 8 min instruction who knows what I would have done. Watch this video like your golf life depends on it--- because it does. I urge you all to stop what you're doing and put this into practice asap, and hit not another ball until you watch this video.
This ladies swing is awesome. Great teacher. Have you any plans to visit the UK in the near future would love you to teach me. All the pros over here are more interested in getting paid.
Great stuff. That "handle-dragging" visual is the feel I was working on. This downswing theory and explanation makes a helluva lot more sense! It should be easier to do, too. I look forward to practicing this motion. Gonna pick up a tennis racket, too, for "steering the wheel".
So happy!! Today i finally understood how to hit like a pro by watching this video🙌(2nd time practice after understanding this move) This video alone is the best Malaska video, Eureka moment. He explains how you do the takeaway, transition and downswing of the club from 4:38 is pure gold. And the hands down club head out concept is here as well.👏 If you understand that, you will hit bombs, starting 45° flying high balls, easy 165yds with 9i. And that sound of pure solid contact💯👊 Obs: I pretty much watched all Malaska videos including on Be Better golf channel and Eric Cogorno. I suggest you all to watch all the videos as well. Because it will open your head. So many different point of views and knowledge, information abt golf.👏
I wish I'd seen this two weeks ago , I wouldn't be nursing a 'tweaked' back right now. I just tried this off the mat on my porch and it really was effortless once I got the feel for it. Yet swing speed was up and hits were pure with a direct/straight roll back toward me from the net. Simple thought and visual to maintain, I just wish I'd known this years ago.
Buy his hard cover and epub for GODSAKE. Support the man. Better yet, subscribed to his new website. 10 bcks a month that's like 2 starbucks 5 $ drink. He just shaved 20 years of would be golf heartaches for me. ANd about 15 strokes
Mike, great stuff! Thank you! I used to be a 10 handicap and because I played so little, I was very happy and enjoyed the game and camaraderie. But now I am into my 70's and my handicap ballooned to a 28. Then just by watching your videos I have dropped back to a 22 and hope to go lower. The on area that still confuses me is the backswing AFTER the early part where you keep the club head outside the hands and facing the ball as you have indicated. But after that, I don't understand what happens. My wrist cups back there and yours stays flat. I don't know what's going on back there.
Mike, I have played for more years than I care to admit and I have struggled with the "pull the handle through" approach for far too long. After watching this video I did nothing but practice this swing for two weeks in my back yard (no ball). I then went to the range for an hour and was immediately making the proper club to ball contact using only enough strength behind the swing to get the club around (letting the club do all the work). I finally played my first round after learning this swing and dropped 6 strokes from my game. Without a doubt I know my game will be in the mid 80's, breaking 90 for the first time, the very next time out. Thank you for doing so much to help make this not only a great game but also enjoyable (now that I can actually make birdies) !!!
I'm an amateur golfer in Japan. I'm 47 years old. The best score is 75 and the driver's maximum carry is 340 yards. How is my swing? Please give me some advice. Thank you!⛳️🏌️♂️
I often wait until my club head reaches the ball to release and that kills consistency and power. This theory makes the swing so easy and effortless. I've seen many videos regarding "drop the club" and never understood the concept! Thanks Mike!
I finally tried this and without any more effort my club head speed increased jumped from 85 to 90 mph for an 8i. it feels like it shouldn’t work but it does; the ball goes straight and further without forcing it. Really good advice, thanks
I've had success with what you showed Monica. My most common fault has been her first, pulling shots. I've tried getting the heel out but I'm hoping there is another thought or drill to avoid uncocking my wrists too soon
When I first watched this, I was thinking "no way". It goes against everything I've learned. After two sessions working this on the driving range, I dropped my score by 12 strokes (would've been more if not for an uncharacteristically bad day chipping) and added 30 yards to my drive. I'm a baseball player who has been told my whole life that I have to forget everything I know about swinging a bat when I'm on the golf course. This feels just like pulling a fastball into the gap which gives me a lot of confidence off the tee. Thank you Mike! The one thing I have not figured out is how to correct a slight push I get every once in a while with my irons. It's only off by about 15 yards but keeps creeping in. I saw your 'how to avoid pulling the ball' video. How do you correct - or what causes - a push with your swing? Sometimes it's a slight push sometimes a push fade.
There's two things that could cause that push: 1. You aren't giving your hands enough room through the hitting zone. You really have to push your hips away with your legs. Chances are this early extension is the culprit so in order to make good contact you'll slide forward a little; 2. You're not keeping your back to the target long enough in the downswing transition and that causes you to be just a little late at impact which causes the face to be a little open. It's such a momentary amount of time but it allows you the time to get the club back in front of you. It took me some time on the range but once I got it, the swing feels effortless.
Mike, I have been on You tub forever and thought I have heard lots of good teachers, but I have got to tell you, your one of the best, how do I stop swinging from the top so fast
Dude..... Mike is by far the best Golf Instructor on the Planet he should be Golf Instructor of the Year every year he literally in the first 10 to 15 seconds of this video had this woman swinging like a Pro!!!🤘💪🤘💪🤘
I’m pretty sure Monica was already a pretty good player and that she had taken multiple lessons from Mike prior to this video. Mike is good but there are other instructors Better in my opinion.
@@ablgolfmom6211 I've been watching Mike for a while and he is the only Instructor that I've seen that really seems to want to help and simplifies it. Some of these other instructors have like elitist mentalities and make it more complicated then it has to be in my opinion!
Phil Saraceni I agree Mike has passion for teaching. I just don’t understand his tipping idea. It makes everyone hit it left unless they aren’t successful in tipping it out. Golfletics explains the swing in a way I can understand and his students have imitate success as well.
I've been playing for 50 years and have many lessons during those many years. But i've gotten worse instead of better. Your short videos, and this one 9 minute video, in particular has virtually changed my swing overnight.....no kidding...from the mid 90's to low 80's. I am 75 years young but feel like I am 50 years old again. I really appreciate your work Mike...I just wished your were closer to Austin, Texas.
You probably won’t see this but thank you!! After watching this, I watched a couple more on this principle, I’ve been struggling with consistent ball striking for years. Following your advice I’ve just hit 50+ balls cleanly and consistently, first time ever! I’m not throwing a party yet as I fear my muscle memory will take time to eradicate the old swing, but I came home with a big smile! … In case you do see this, does this principle apply to driver too? Huge thank you again 😊
One thing that definitely helped me with Mikes videos is listening out for the word "feel". Remembering that all these moves are "feels". Don't get to caught up on trying to see the move in your swing, if you are videoing yourself. You need to realize that this is all about "feel". If you "feel" it, it will be become "real". thanks mike you are the man!!!
I really like this lesson. It has really redirected how I swing the golf club back to when I started playing many years ago. Somewhere along the line I started playing squares and that led to back problems. So, finding this to get me back to an effortless, strong golf swing has really been helpful. I'm back to a 5 handicap and that aint to bad for a 74 year old vet who got shot in the legs when he was an infantryman. You are the best Mike.
Outstanding video. Golf Swing simplified into an easy to understand athletic movement. Provided you get your set-up and grip correct you are well on the way to many good shots. Thank You & Cheers Peter
I've watched this video at least 10-15x. I got a case of the shanks this past week and watched it again and hit the range. Alleviated quickly. When I'm out of sorts I always come back to this video.
I just to come across this older lesson in Mike’s site. I agree with the rational of the the club face inertia closing/squaring the club head face on the down swing but if you keep the face square (same as address) on your backswing( even during the lift) there is no need to even have to worry about the club face on the downswing. The inertia of the “drop”will bring the square club face into the back of the ball on the downswing with having to worry about a manipulation of the hands and arms for squaring purposes. Am I off base?
If you have trouble with the steering wheel concept, when you get to the top just push your hands away from you, backward along the target line, and the club will tip and angular momentum will take over. Don’t pull the handle. As counterintuitive as it sounds, with your head as 12 o’clock and your feet at 6 o’clock, make your first move out toward 10:30, not downward. The club starts to catapult. Ben Hogan described the start to his downswing this way: “I feel like I’m taking an arrow out of a quiver.” Imagine a right-handed archer with a quiver strapped to his back. The arrows are sticking out just above his right shoulder. Reach back with the right hand and grab one. Which way would your hand move to pull it out? Not down-the arrow wouldn’t come out. You pull toward 10:30 or 11:00 o’clock. Try it and feel the club shoot by you.
I have looked through 100's of PGA Tour swings and I don't see one player start the downswing by standing up the club. Probably a great feel for people that really suffer from getting the club stuck inside. Also, notice how all his students - pro's and amateur's, including himself - are always putting a peg under it ? Skeptical
I’m 83 years old and have tried to master what I call the Malaska move. When I do it correctly I shoot well into the 80’s. You cannot Imagine how difficult it is not to revert to old habits. When I really start to play awful golf I have to stop and go through a memory sequence. Push away from the ball, handle down club head up on the back swing, Handle down club head out on the down swing.
Mike, I can't thank you enough this lesson is by far the most insightful and clear explanation of the Downswing anywhere
Out of all Mike's videos, this is the one video that gets me back on track whenever my swing gets out of whack. Thanks, Mike.
Me too ! Best one
Agree me too
Me too. This one works
Well, this is really interesting. It’s odd, but I haven’t used my hands and wrists in the swing for a very long time. I’ve been trying to work on the drive/hold idea and I’m very inconsistent with contact and direction.
Went out yesterday and let myself be loose and tension-free and allow the weight of the club guide the body.
What a difference. I could actually feel the club again. I had a follow through. I felt like a combination of Tony Finau and Fred Couples. It was easy and fluid and felt like a golf swing instead of forcing the club to do things.
What a relief! This could be a game changer. Now to get that tennis racquet/ steering wheel happening.
Great lessons and so clear. You should mentor Sean Foley 😉
Thanks Mike! I saw your video about early release, and man are you correct I've felt it so many times but obviously the feel and the real just didn't match up, thanks for the fix will continue to support the channel and your philosophy with fellow golfers
I've worked hard to emulate Moe Normans move and can perform it with pretty good results. but if I was going back to the conventional swing you could not get me to the range fast enough to start building a swing based on his instruction . Great instruction IMO !
I find the key to this is the right hand drill at 0.32 , this is how the downswing works and you have to do it 2 handed, instead of only with your right hand.
Great stuff" thank you!!
I don't understand how the momentum of the swing should affect the weight from foot to foot or leg to leg.
wow great jop teaching the golf swing
This could be one of the best videos on golf of all time.
Eureka moment.
This is the best most helpful golf video I’ve ever seen
It is insane how well this works. Flush city.
The feeling of “tipping the club head forward” on the downswing CHANGED my swing! Always thought you were supposed to let it fall back (not forward). Thank you, Mike!!!
Such quality instruction. No wonder you got teacher of the year Mike. Thank you so much for posting these videos. More like this would be amazing. Just bought your book on my kindle too. Looking forward to reading it.
I'll admit the first time I watch this downswing move I thought you were crazy. Then I started working on the hockey drill and started to believe that the hands have to come in and the club head out for the club face to meet the ball square. I have taken so many lessons where they wanted me to pull the handle at the ball. I have never felt comfortable with my swing and I didn't improve at all. I was hitting balls with your method this week and the contact and distance is something I have never felt before. Thanks so much for posting this information on you tube. I feel like I actually have the knowledge to improve.
Hows your gold game been going on the MG system? What's your handicap and how often do you play?
I know right...I thought.....oh well, I will give it a try..... and I was blown away.... I blast my irons now like it's silly.... thanks be to God and Mike Malaska
Same here. I veered away from this but decided to try again but this time, I made sure my hands-in were more exaggerated. Closer to my body and it worked very well. My driver was straight...not very long but I'm sure I can work on that. My irons were pure. The only thing I'm not sure is, must I have a stronger left hand grip (I'm right handed)?
@@dany1247Mike has a video on Utube about the grip. He basically said you should have a strong three or four knuckle grip with your left hand ( bend slightly over, hanging your arms naturally. Your club would fit in your left hand as it naturally hangs) It prevents it from rolling over with your palm up. Check it out.
I've been playing golf for almost 50 years. I'm a 2 handicap and have taken an occasional lesson from time to time. This video has done more to educate me about the golf swing and my flaws in particular, than anything I've read, watched or was shown. EXCELLENT!
Wow... finally someone explains what you are actually trying to do in a golf swing. only took me 10 years to find someone to explain it. THANK YOU!!!
Virtually every word from Mike is fantastic instruction! When I do the things he says the improvement in my golf swing is incredible! Really, this and his other videos are the best golf swing instruction on the planet, (and probably other planets too)!
This video changed my swing in one night. I have never hit the ball so pure. Thanks Mike !!
Ditto
I watched this video then went to the range today. Finally, finally, I’m hitting my irons dead straight through releasing the club. This video made all the difference.
I just wanted to thank you Mike for this excellent instructional video!! At 63, I am returning to the game after a 15 year layoff and re-tooling my swing away from a rotate back - rotate through swing of the past. I have had lessons and my take away is modeled as you point out in this video. However, I have been struggling with consistency of strike. At times I absolutely stripe the ball but could not put my finger on exactly why my downswing fell apart more often than not. This video has me on the right track to building a more consistent downswing. Thank you, Thank you!!!
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This is the only thing that has made sense to me in years. I feel like swinging is no longer a horrible, robotic motion. It feels like a natural, athletic movement. This is wonderful.
MIke this is unbelievable. The concept of feeling like your are pulling away from the ball just changed everything for me. I never understood what clearing the hips was and now I think I do. After doing the pulling away from the ball my feeling is that my lower body is literally moving out of the way for my hands to drop in front of me. This instantly fixed my impact position where my hands are clearly in front of the ball. I'm going to buy your book for sure!
Handle down heel out really works for me. For those who struggle to square the clubface by turning the body its a must try. Really kind on the lower back. Thanks Mike
At about 4:30 her swing was amazing! So effortless. What is it about the name Mike which makes such great teachers? You and Mike Austin, the longest ball striker give the best lessons! Thank you Mikes!
Does anyone else think this is in complete contradiction to the plane mate ‘shallowing’ move in which you resist relax rotate , the relax move drops the club back and into the slot. This move almost makes me feel like you seem to cast/slam it to the left? it’s almost the polar opposite to the plane mate move?
Absolutely perfect lesson for my swing. Club behind me, consequently very in to out with it's problems. Impossible to find the bottom of my swing. One simple move changed my ability to get long irons (hybrids) up in the air again. However I still have issues often keeping weight back and early extend too often. I just can't get the feel feeling the body moving away from the ball after early extending for the last several years. The thing I like is that I'm not thinking of six different things over the ball and everything just seems to start together. I'm not sure if I've ever hit so many solid shots and I have never been higher than a 7 until two years ago. Almost 60 years of single digit play and I will be back there again soon. Just got "I feel your pain" on kindle. Thanks so much.
How does this go along with shallowing the club? Won’t tipping the club cause an over the top move? Thanks for all of the great instruction Mike!
Informative video but my question is how does the club ( an iron ) arrive at the ball with forward shaft lean if the club head is getting in front of the hands ? Thank you
Hi Mike a fan from the UK here this is the first instructional video I ever saw of yours. It was a revelation I must have watched it twenty times and each time I learn something new. It's taken me from the point of wanting to giving up the game to really enjoying it again and indeed improving again. Just a heart felt thank you.
Mike, You're the best. Thanks for the tips, you've improved my golf game. Keep preaching the golf word!
When he talks about his career and all the incorrect but well meaning tuition along his journey it sounds too familiar with my own story. Amazing knowledge borne thru his own battles as a player. By far away the best coaching i've heard along with Craig Hanson another world class coach. Mike I'll be seeing you soon. Thanks for clearing the vision.
She’s a phenomenal athlete and fun to watch. This video was posted years ago. If she’s still playing, I bet she is an incredible talent.
My swing is exactly like Monica’s. The lesson was amazing. Can understand why you are best golf instructor of the year. Thanks
One of the best lessons I've ever witnessed!
Mike, great video. This really simplifies things. At about minute number 7:00, you quickly mention to Monica that she tipped the toe out instead of working the heel out. Can you explain what you mean by this, not sure I quite understand that concept.
I know this is super late, but look at the logo of the glove on her right hand when he demonstrates the correct movement of the heel going out. The logo is facing up and behind her. Also, you can barely see her left hand because it’s covered by her right hand.
When done incorrectly (with the toe tipping out), the logo on her glove faces up and AWAY from her. Her right wrist has completely flipped to the point where you can now see her left hand underneath it. That’s the same motion he references when he’s saying how people try and flip the club head right before impact to square it up.
I love this video. Everytime, I loose my swing, I ALWAYS come back to this video. One of the BEST. Fred P
Watched this over and over for two weeks. Daily range sessions and finally had the ah ah moment. It has changed my golf life forever. I'm two months short of 70 and only 5'7" and suddenly carrying my 6 iron 160. My buddies are going to hate me. Bring on the Nassau. Thanks a million Mike.
I finally get what Mike was describing.
The most important thing for me is keeping the right hip back as long as possible or keeping it out of the way so my hands can come down in that empty space.
The steering wheel analogy was a lil confusing at first but the idea is when u make a left turn with both hands on the steering wheel, the right hand come around over the top of the left hand.
I think Mike was describing how the right hand come over the top of the left hand when u come down toward the ball.
Thats what it feels like.
All I can say is, keep going to the range and experiment with it. I promised u once u get it, U will thanks MIKE a million times.
Once u have that swing down, the trick is to swing REAL easy and watch that ball flies straight in the air and land w/in 6 ft from the flag.
god this is good instruction.
god this is good instruction.
He's over the top. Pull pull pull if not exactly right.
@@joelnall5882 Not even close to over the top.
This is arguably the most important golf instruction video anywhere.
I scored my best round of 78 yesterday after watching this video. My previous best was 84. Thank you Mike!!!!!
l scored my best round of 78 yesterday after watching this video. My previous best was 84. Thank you Mike!!!!!
@@thituyentran5729 all credit to you.
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This is the best lesson of my life. I've been practicing golf for 21 years. There are a lot of lessons, but this lesson makes my swing perfect.
Mike you really are something else. This kind of content is pure gold. You make me excited to get out on the range!
One of the best lessons I’ve ever seen. For years I was dragging the handle through impact to create lag and always had to flip last minute and had a two way miss every time I was on the course. Did Mike’s “hands in club head out” feel on downswing and had the purest strikes I’ve felt in a long time!
Me too. Cant wait to try this.
The pivot with the body is certainly what is taught and what I've use for years. When seeing this video, of course I went out to the range and with another attempts at a new swings. I was shocked how far the ball went and once I had the turning the steering wheel thought things started happening and as you said tipping the club head. Really appreciate all you said and also what to look out for with the hips.I see this was 8 years ago but thanks so much.
The whole turn the racquet thing is a GAME CHANGER for me ! Thank you!
Mike this is absolutely amazing. Thank you
At the end the sound her strike makes tells you all you need to know about the quality of her contact. Excellent instruction!
I almost shit myself when within 2 minutes, she had a visually good golf swing. Unreal.
The downswing part with the tennis racket was killer.
I would like to say that this video should be seen by all golfers around the world. It is the biggest game changer I have ever seen in my 40 years of playing golf. If I could have only known this 8 min instruction who knows what I would have done. Watch this video like your golf life depends on it--- because it does. I urge you all to stop what you're doing and put this into practice asap, and hit not another ball until you watch this video.
This ladies swing is awesome. Great teacher. Have you any plans to visit the UK in the near future would love you to teach me. All the pros over here are more interested in getting paid.
Good pupil, captured everything first time...…..not to take away from the clear instructions though!
Probably someone who's been playing for a few years. The longer you've played, the easier it is to incorporate new things
This video helped clear up some confusion for me. When mike says "club head", he means heel. Not toe.
Great stuff.
That "handle-dragging" visual is the feel I was working on. This downswing theory and explanation makes a helluva lot more sense! It should be easier to do, too. I look forward to practicing this motion. Gonna pick up a tennis racket, too, for "steering the wheel".
Mike if you're reading this. I hope one day I can give you a huge handshake. IF there's anything I could do for you, I would.
Incredible video. Game changing.
greatest video for the golf swing …… ever
That's literally exactly how I fixed my swing...makes complete sense
So happy!! Today i finally understood how to hit like a pro by watching this video🙌(2nd time practice after understanding this move) This video alone is the best Malaska video, Eureka moment. He explains how you do the takeaway, transition and downswing of the club from 4:38 is pure gold. And the hands down club head out concept is here as well.👏
If you understand that, you will hit bombs, starting 45° flying high balls, easy 165yds with 9i. And that sound of pure solid contact💯👊
Obs: I pretty much watched all Malaska videos including on Be Better golf channel and Eric Cogorno.
I suggest you all to watch all the videos as well. Because it will open your head. So many different point of views and knowledge, information abt golf.👏
I wish I'd seen this two weeks ago , I wouldn't be nursing a 'tweaked' back right now. I just tried this off the mat on my porch and it really was effortless once I got the feel for it. Yet swing speed was up and hits were pure with a direct/straight roll back toward me from the net. Simple thought and visual to maintain, I just wish I'd known this years ago.
Buy his hard cover and epub for GODSAKE. Support the man. Better yet, subscribed to his new website. 10 bcks a month that's like 2 starbucks 5 $ drink. He just shaved 20 years of would be golf heartaches for me. ANd about 15 strokes
Mike, great stuff! Thank you! I used to be a 10 handicap and because I played so little, I was very happy and enjoyed the game and camaraderie. But now I am into my 70's and my handicap ballooned to a 28. Then just by watching your videos I have dropped back to a 22 and hope to go lower. The on area that still confuses me is the backswing AFTER the early part where you keep the club head outside the hands and facing the ball as you have indicated. But after that, I don't understand what happens. My wrist cups back there and yours stays flat. I don't know what's going on back there.
Mike, I have played for more years than I care to admit and I have struggled with the "pull the handle through" approach for far too long. After watching this video I did nothing but practice this swing for two weeks in my back yard (no ball). I then went to the range for an hour and was immediately making the proper club to ball contact using only enough strength behind the swing to get the club around (letting the club do all the work). I finally played my first round after learning this swing and dropped 6 strokes from my game. Without a doubt I know my game will be in the mid 80's, breaking 90 for the first time, the very next time out. Thank you for doing so much to help make this not only a great game but also enjoyable (now that I can actually make birdies) !!!
It's like a Light Bulb just went on in my head. A genuine golf magic moment, great video 👍
Can’t believe this is free
I'm an amateur golfer in Japan. I'm 47 years old. The best score is 75 and the driver's maximum carry is 340 yards. How is my swing? Please give me some advice. Thank you!⛳️🏌️♂️
I often wait until my club head reaches the ball to release and that kills consistency and power. This theory makes the swing so easy and effortless. I've seen many videos regarding "drop the club" and never understood the concept! Thanks Mike!
I finally tried this and without any more effort my club head speed increased jumped from 85 to 90 mph for an 8i. it feels like it shouldn’t work but it does; the ball goes straight and further without forcing it. Really good advice, thanks
Please show her before swing.
She picked up your direction immediately.
She instantly had a beautiful swing
I've had success with what you showed Monica. My most common fault has been her first, pulling shots. I've tried getting the heel out but I'm hoping there is another thought or drill to avoid uncocking my wrists too soon
When I first watched this, I was thinking "no way". It goes against everything I've learned. After two sessions working this on the driving range, I dropped my score by 12 strokes (would've been more if not for an uncharacteristically bad day chipping) and added 30 yards to my drive. I'm a baseball player who has been told my whole life that I have to forget everything I know about swinging a bat when I'm on the golf course. This feels just like pulling a fastball into the gap which gives me a lot of confidence off the tee. Thank you Mike! The one thing I have not figured out is how to correct a slight push I get every once in a while with my irons. It's only off by about 15 yards but keeps creeping in. I saw your 'how to avoid pulling the ball' video. How do you correct - or what causes - a push with your swing? Sometimes it's a slight push sometimes a push fade.
There's two things that could cause that push: 1. You aren't giving your hands enough room through the hitting zone. You really have to push your hips away with your legs. Chances are this early extension is the culprit so in order to make good contact you'll slide forward a little; 2. You're not keeping your back to the target long enough in the downswing transition and that causes you to be just a little late at impact which causes the face to be a little open. It's such a momentary amount of time but it allows you the time to get the club back in front of you. It took me some time on the range but once I got it, the swing feels effortless.
Excellent instruction, easy to understand with good visuals and physical keys.
This is the best golf instruction sequence I have ever seen. Can't wait to go try these concepts out!
Mike, I have been on You tub forever and thought I have heard lots of good teachers, but I have got to tell you, your one of the best, how do I stop swinging from the top so fast
Back when men could give women an innocent hug and kiss on the cheek and it was simply part of being a, "gentleman." Man how times have changed.
Well Mike..I see you saved the best bit till last on the video..:)
Thanks Mike, watched your videos and I feel like a new Golfer. WoW!
Oh man, I really like the teaching of this instructor Malaska!
After that great lesson she would of kissed Mike on the lips if the cameras were off
I did not like the use of the tennis racket. Looks confusing. I realize a lot was cut out
Dude..... Mike is by far the best Golf Instructor on the Planet he should be Golf Instructor of the Year every year he literally in the first 10 to 15 seconds of this video had this woman swinging like a Pro!!!🤘💪🤘💪🤘
I’m pretty sure Monica was already a pretty good player and that she had taken multiple lessons from Mike prior to this video. Mike is good but there are other instructors Better in my opinion.
@@ablgolfmom6211 I've been watching Mike for a while and he is the only Instructor that I've seen that really seems to want to help and simplifies it. Some of these other instructors have like elitist mentalities and make it more complicated then it has to be in my opinion!
Phil Saraceni I agree Mike has passion for teaching. I just don’t understand his tipping idea. It makes everyone hit it left unless they aren’t successful in tipping it out. Golfletics explains the swing in a way I can understand and his students have imitate success as well.
Lol is this girl a pro acting like a newbie? Her swing looks impeccable at the end
I've been playing for 50 years and have many lessons during those many years. But i've gotten worse instead of better. Your short videos, and this one 9 minute video, in particular has virtually changed my swing overnight.....no kidding...from the mid 90's to low 80's. I am 75 years young but feel like I am 50 years old again. I really appreciate your work Mike...I just wished your were closer to Austin, Texas.
This is the best golf video out there.
He is the best in lesson no doubt about that.
Mike is the man. I pay no attention to other instructors anymore.
I was thinking the same thing. He has helped me a lot at 60 years of age.
Mike and Andrew Emery, their beliefs seem to really overlap, and work well with me
God bless this man ♥️
"...you're brain knows the task, you just lost the feeling..."
Too bad it's dark out here I'd go out there now!
Chester Walker Sounds like an old Mo Town song .... you see that kiss? Is Mike trading lessons for.....
So far 105? Diss believers well you ain’t going to get better or understand golf ⛳️
You probably won’t see this but thank you!! After watching this, I watched a couple more on this principle, I’ve been struggling with consistent ball striking for years. Following your advice I’ve just hit 50+ balls cleanly and consistently, first time ever! I’m not throwing a party yet as I fear my muscle memory will take time to eradicate the old swing, but I came home with a big smile! … In case you do see this, does this principle apply to driver too? Huge thank you again 😊
One thing that definitely helped me with Mikes videos is listening out for the word "feel". Remembering that all these moves are "feels". Don't get to caught up on trying to see the move in your swing, if you are videoing yourself. You need to realize that this is all about "feel". If you "feel" it, it will be become "real". thanks mike you are the man!!!
I really like this lesson. It has really redirected how I swing the golf club back to when I started playing many years ago. Somewhere along the line I started playing squares and that led to back problems. So, finding this to get me back to an effortless, strong golf swing has really been helpful. I'm back to a 5 handicap and that aint to bad for a 74 year old vet who got shot in the legs when he was an infantryman. You are the best Mike.
Outstanding video. Golf Swing simplified into an easy to understand athletic movement.
Provided you get your set-up and grip correct you are well on the way to many good shots.
Thank You & Cheers
Peter
Thank you for sharing this Mike
I've watched this video at least 10-15x. I got a case of the shanks this past week and watched it again and hit the range. Alleviated quickly. When I'm out of sorts I always come back to this video.
I am a member of Mike web site. He has so many great videos. This video is the best at explaining the downswing!!
I just to come across this older lesson in Mike’s site. I agree with the rational of the the club face inertia closing/squaring the club head face on the down swing but if you keep the face square (same as address) on your backswing( even during the lift) there is no need to even have to worry about the club face on the downswing. The inertia of the “drop”will bring the square club face into the back of the ball on the downswing with having to worry about a manipulation of the hands and arms for squaring purposes.
Am I off base?
If you have trouble with the steering wheel concept, when you get to the top just push your hands away from you, backward along the target line, and the club will tip and angular momentum will take over. Don’t pull the handle. As counterintuitive as it sounds, with your head as 12 o’clock and your feet at 6 o’clock, make your first move out toward 10:30, not downward. The club starts to catapult. Ben Hogan described the start to his downswing this way: “I feel like I’m taking an arrow out of a quiver.” Imagine a right-handed archer with a quiver strapped to his back. The arrows are sticking out just above his right shoulder. Reach back with the right hand and grab one. Which way would your hand move to pull it out? Not down-the arrow wouldn’t come out. You pull toward 10:30 or 11:00 o’clock. Try it and feel the club shoot by you.
I have looked through 100's of PGA Tour swings and I don't see one player start the downswing by standing up the club. Probably a great feel for people that really suffer from getting the club stuck inside. Also, notice how all his students - pro's and amateur's, including himself - are always putting a peg under it ? Skeptical
My dream lesson with Mike! Thank you for showing this all put together, including “fixes” if i. Get off track. THANK YOU
I’m 83 years old and have tried to master what I call the Malaska move. When I do it correctly I shoot well into the 80’s. You cannot Imagine how difficult it is not to revert to old habits. When I really start to play awful golf I have to stop and go through a memory sequence. Push away from the ball, handle down club head up on the back swing, Handle down club head out on the down swing.