Who else wants a bit more effortless speed and consistency ? Dumb question right? But have you been going about it like the mistakes i mention and will you try this arm feel for speed? Let me k ow below. Also, get a brand new free series here www.theartofsimplegolf.com/free
I've been watching lots of your videos now for a few weeks Alex, but only had chance today to put it into practice. What a difference its made. I tried moving the left foot out of the way also and your core a arm rotation techniques. Went on the range and smashed my irons with baby draws and fades. Went on the course and pared the first 2 holes. Hole 3 hit a 9 iron in to the green and birdied a 10 foot putt. Its just made so much difference to my swing. Even smashing my long irons with more conviction and precision. I always struggled with anything below a 6 iron. Thank you so much Alex.
The first mistake you mention where the hips thrust forward is a longtime problem of mine and i've always been a short hitter. I'm working on this drill and already I feel more speed and better balance in the swing. special thanks to you for all your content and outstanding instruction.
The thought/action of acceleration of handle makes a lot of sense. Too often, when I try to accelerate club head, I get flappy with hands. Acceleration of handle would stabilize things, I’d think.
Great explanation Alex. Correct if I'm wrong, but I think I read something from Nicklaus where he said his arms and hands could never move fast enough from the top.
Great video, I think you've just confirmed what I'm doing wrong, I'm trying to swing fast rather than a really nice smooth swing. I wouldn't say I gain distance like I'm about 135 yards with a 7 iron but it's about keeping the ball straight and with no effort which is what I'm not doing right now
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf I used to do this before covid lockdowns and played today and did it on the last after realising I'm swinging too fast and not smooth which allows my hands to be quicker through the ball. I will have to remember this for the next time I play. The lockdowns have definitely affected by game and thoughts.
Thanks Alex, another great video. Standing more upright (especially with the driver) is something I try to be conscious of at setup. My poor shot (usually with driver) is what they call "humping the goat" - I know when I am doing it because I start to get lower back pain 3/4 of the way through a round.
Thanks for the lesson. So, you would want to pull the handle down, butt pointing at the ground right - rather than pulling it towards the lead side, butt pointing at the target? To promote a slinging action of the club head? Correctly understood? Cheers Martin
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf interesting! Havn't quite thought about it like that before although I have benefitted from the general concept of throwing the club along the arc. This should fit me well. Thanks a lot, again!
Well here’s the thing… it depends on you and what your swing is doing and how that feels. If you have square clubface and downy hit from the top, with the trail side push is a good way. But test out
So when you are demonstrating the quick hands, should one keep the forearms rotated (causing the shaft to lay down a bit) and pull down away from the body (at an angle straight down towards the ball)?
It’s important to make sure it’s applicable to the golfer watching and understand. Otherwise you keep going from tip to tip and never really improving. You would not go for an in person lesson for 4 minutes
I think you’ll have a better TH-cam channel if you get more to the point the soon as you come up with something explain it right away make it short and sweet too long is not memorable very confusing
Who else wants a bit more effortless speed and consistency ? Dumb question right? But have you been going about it like the mistakes i mention and will you try this arm feel for speed? Let me k ow below. Also, get a brand new free series here www.theartofsimplegolf.com/free
Hello Alex.
I love Yr videos.
I have just started watching your clips.
U explain thing brilliantly! 👌 👍🏼.
@@robertryan2102 well I appreciate that thank you!! Hope we can keep you progressing;)
Alex I used this drill today and relaxed the arms and wrists and the results were amazing much more distance and straighter golf ball . flight
Perfect well done! Keep at it :)
I have to say, your videos have helped me more than any other. Keep them coming…
Wonderful to hear that and yes for sure:)
I've been watching lots of your videos now for a few weeks Alex, but only had chance today to put it into practice. What a difference its made. I tried moving the left foot out of the way also and your core a arm rotation techniques. Went on the range and smashed my irons with baby draws and fades. Went on the course and pared the first 2 holes. Hole 3 hit a 9 iron in to the green and birdied a 10 foot putt. Its just made so much difference to my swing. Even smashing my long irons with more conviction and precision. I always struggled with anything below a 6 iron. Thank you so much Alex.
Well I am delighted you are with us and more so to hear you’ve benefited already. Keep at it and I’m sure we can keep progressing!
Appreciate your passion in trying to get us hackers to swing correctly. 👍
Hopefully not hackers for long lol ;)
Love your videos.They have helped me a lot!
Thank you and good to hear!
Thank you, great lesson, now it all makes sense to me.
Delighted to hear it
The first mistake you mention where the hips thrust forward is a longtime problem of mine and i've always been a short hitter. I'm working on this drill and already I feel more speed and better balance in the swing. special thanks to you for all your content and outstanding instruction.
Thank you kindly but I’m glad this resonated and has given you something.
The thought/action of acceleration of handle makes a lot of sense. Too often, when I try to accelerate club head, I get flappy with hands. Acceleration of handle would stabilize things, I’d think.
Yes indeed. Actually pushing the handle easy down the line in transition is a great addition to this feel
Ty Justin Rose.
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Had to listen 3 times to figure out what the message was only to find it contradicting other coaches that have helped me enormously. Too confusing.
good tip sounds logical ... will try it and let you know
Please do
Best video ever.
Why thank you! I'm sure we have others you can do too:)
Your videos are so helpful that my 22.3 handicap will be a 15 in a couple months. im sure of it
Well done you! Glad to hear of your success, I may have just nudged you in the right direction is all :)
Great explanation Alex. Correct if I'm wrong, but I think I read something from Nicklaus where he said his arms and hands could never move fast enough from the top.
I can't confirm that off the top of my head but give it a try and see how you go
Great video, I think you've just confirmed what I'm doing wrong, I'm trying to swing fast rather than a really nice smooth swing. I wouldn't say I gain distance like I'm about 135 yards with a 7 iron but it's about keeping the ball straight and with no effort which is what I'm not doing right now
That sound right. Just try the faster hand move down the plane. This can be speed without hiring consistency
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf I used to do this before covid lockdowns and played today and did it on the last after realising I'm swinging too fast and not smooth which allows my hands to be quicker through the ball. I will have to remember this for the next time I play. The lockdowns have definitely affected by game and thoughts.
@@jonathanhawkins91 the key is exactly what you are doing. Keep at it
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf thank you mate and I'm really enjoying the videos
@@jonathanhawkins91 cheers!
Thanks Alex, another great video. Standing more upright (especially with the driver) is something I try to be conscious of at setup. My poor shot (usually with driver) is what they call "humping the goat" - I know when I am doing it because I start to get lower back pain 3/4 of the way through a round.
Yep! Tuck that pelvis in a little
Thanks for the lesson. So, you would want to pull the handle down, butt pointing at the ground right - rather than pulling it towards the lead side, butt pointing at the target? To promote a slinging action of the club head? Correctly understood? Cheers Martin
That is correct
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf interesting! Havn't quite thought about it like that before although I have benefitted from the general concept of throwing the club along the arc. This should fit me well. Thanks a lot, again!
@@martinnilsson495 fab! Keep at it and let me know how it goes;)
Great video!
Thanks and hope it gives you the focus you need
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf getting better every week, thanks to you!!
@@JeffPassageCPA too kind. Well done!
Pulling through the ball with the left or hitting through the ball with the right??
Thank you.
Well here’s the thing… it depends on you and what your swing is doing and how that feels. If you have square clubface and downy hit from the top, with the trail side push is a good way.
But test out
Thanks Alex, the key is that you should not roll out the rear leg during the initial part of the down swing
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So when you are demonstrating the quick hands, should one keep the forearms rotated (causing the shaft to lay down a bit) and pull down away from the body (at an angle straight down towards the ball)?
Wel... yes, I guess.. but you cant be thinking about the minutiae too much.
My feeling is throwing the clubhead at the ball . It’s just a feeling but the body will respond athleticism. Like your videos
Sounds like you are on the right path!! Cheers!
Did you see the video that Milo did some time back showing how the lower body is key to getting this early hand speed?? Thoughts??
It’s another way. Just requires more athletic and dynamic awareness
This concept is very similar to your March 1 2021 video, shallowing your down swing.
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This reminds how Mike malaska teaches not spinning the left hip and using the hands to create speed.
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I have the same Optishot simulator. Why I can do only between 60-65 mph with a 7 iron no matter how hard I try?!
I’m afraid I’ve no way on answering that. Have you had any others try it ? Might help to calibrate etc
“More consistency, less effort” .. haha .. love this
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I get stuck at the top of my swing
Hopefully this can give you a feel to assists that
You talk too much. Please be more direct
It’s important to make sure it’s applicable to the golfer watching and understand. Otherwise you keep going from tip to tip and never really improving. You would not go for an in person lesson for 4 minutes
Too much extra talk get to the point immediately Too much talk of what not to do not one of your best videos my friend
If you don’t know if it’s applicable or why it happens.. the fix never sticks or works
I like the explanation. It lets you know if this applies to you or not. You need to understand in order to fix or improve.
I think you’ll have a better TH-cam channel if you get more to the point the soon as you come up with something explain it right away make it short and sweet too long is not memorable very confusing
His explanation is necessary for me. If you think he talks too much then just ignore his videos, simple as that.
I spy Optishot :) ... good tip - focusing on the speed of the hands
Indeed and hope it gives you some more yards:)