Hi Warren, stumbled onto your channel. As I'm 66, this interested me. I'm a 4.3 index been playing from the age of 33. Bad habits always return, especially after injury. I'm fine now, looking to improve strike into my 70's. Your drill reminded me of my nephew struggling to hit the ball, i showed him a half swing, it went like a bullet with no effort. Just like your video here. I obviously released it properly, but generally, I don't. I know I'm moving too much, I get tired on bad days. Your video makes so much sense, especially now in my golfing life. I suspect too many over 50 still try to move like the pros, which is generally impossible. Thanks for showing me the way. Subscribed 👍
Refreshing to hear instruction about a roll release, see all the pro's do it , but so many teachers want to take the hands out, why? any tool i use in life i use my hands! Great video Warren, cheers for posting, Glenn 👍👍
Hi Glenn, It all depends on the individual, in professionals, elite golfers there might be a case for taking hands out the swing more due to them being too active, but in my experience the majority of golfers need that release. It’s all a blend. Many thanks for the feedback, really appreciate it as I’m still new to this TH-cam thing. Regards Warren
Hi John, thank you so much for messaging me and giving me your feedback. I’m so glad it can be of help to you. Roll on spring time I’m guessing g over there! Warren 🇬🇧🇨🇦
Love your videos.. Warren do you have a video on hip movement.. a lot of different info on this.. I find when I initiate backswing and downswing with my hips I have great tempo and sequencing.. All the best
Wish I’d been taught this way years ago, instead of having to start from basics now, impressed that this may be the answer to all my swing problems. Thanks Warren.
Great content! Thanks for this! My game improved significantly when I stripped off much of the complications of the swing - particularly, thinking of body positions. What works for me is this more "handsy" type of swing - allowing the clubhead mass to move/whip. It took a lot of trial and error (and detours) before I finally accepted that my torso and legs' role is to accommodate the physics of the swing. The irony of it all is that my overall body sequence improved when I became a more hands-first type of golfer. No more hanging back, rotation occurs naturally, tilts found their own way. More importantly, less bodyaches next day. I'm sure the more body-oriented modern swing is great for some. But my body isn't so modern anymore. Haha!
That makes perfect sense to me and sounds like you’ve found the secret to the ‘less is more’ feeling. It can unlock other areas of the swing which you have described, that’s why it is a major part of my coaching philosophy. Well done and thank you for taking the time to message me. Kind regards and all the best. Warren
After coming back from a three year layoff due to injury, I'll definitely be applying your methods at the range very soon. I'm 42, but have lost some flexibility and speed. Can't wait to get on with it and see how it feels. Always been a proponent of a hands release. They can move so much faster than the body and it's a touch easier on the back as well
Thanks again Warren. I still find the ‘drop’ so hard. Not enough time! Although the ball is waiting down there patiently 😅 I’m just in a hurry to get back there and hit from the top. I really like your tray drill so I’ll incorporate that together with this. Cheers from Adelaide
It’s a very common problem the instinct to hit from the top. A very very light grip say 1 out of 10 throughout, doing practice swings and then a few shots in a net will really make the club feel heavy, it’s really hard to hit and change direction quickly with a very light grip, the secret is to keep the lightness in the grip throughout, then once you get used to the feeling maybe change to a 3/10 for when the ball is there. Would be interested to see how it goes. Wishing you well Warren
Thanks Warren - really useful to know the importance of the rolling wrist - which seems to be a rare topic in Italy which is very “Stacked”! Have you made a lesson featuring the right knee kick as you call it? I still seem to get caught short of a full weigh transfer.
Hi Marc, good to hear from you again and may thanks for the message, apologies for the late response. It all has its place but all in minority I’d stay, I always try and find a blend, especially teaching the individual. I think I mention the right knee Siri g a few of the videos but not one specifically yet, I will put it on my list, thanks. Firstly a good place to start is the right foot, getting that off the ground gives you the range of motion that allows your knee to come in more, followed by hips etc. If you keep the right foot on the ground you will find it very hard to release your weight forward. Check your path isn’t too out to in because if your swing is too much this way you will have to hold back to cut across it, just a thought incase. Many thanks Warren
Warren another excellent demonstration of what the arms/hands do, my question is can I or should I be demonstrating the same technique with fairway woods & driver? Thank you 🙏 🏌️♂️
Hi Michael, many thanks for your kind words and feedback very much appreciated. Definitely the same with driver and fairways, there are a few small differences with a driver and fairway but mainly it’s the changes in the setup. Good luck and wishing you well. Warren
Really good tip about the back of glove in the release. Flipping is one of my sins. My other problem is keeping my right shoulder from going to far back and head going up with it . Any idea how to remedy that ?
Thank you, really glad you’re liking the vids, I’m still learning how to put it across, but I’m learning every time so lovely to hear you’re enjoying them. All the best Warren
I warren I know at some point you have got to get through with your body and legs but a lot of the time I stop moving through the swing and just hit the ball what is the main point why I stop help 👍
Apologies for the late reply Dave, it’s a tricky one as many factors come into play as to why you may be stoping and not releasing your body/legs etc through the shot. Check you’re not swinging too much out to in which will make you have to hold back and cut across it. If that’s not the case firstly start by lifting your right foot up together with your knee kicking over, trying to time it as you strike. Start slow and work up speeds. More than welcome to have a look if you would like to send a video here or on academy insta or FB message. Hope this helps. Regards Warren
I’m a 30 year old, with above average strength. It’s hard for me to feel the club head when I do this. I’m playing 95 gram shafts, do you think this warrants a heavier iron shaft?
Hi Dave, In terms of the exercise, you can do it with any club but I recommend at the start to do it with a club with some loft as it takes away the need to hit it hard. You definitely can do it with a driver, especially phase 2 and 3 but alway bear in mind doing the drill correctly. Many thanks Warren
Nice shape to explain the correct movements instead of bolding mistakes. Thanks
Glad it was helpful thank you.
Regards
Warren
Brilliant explanation of release...Warren, your dog stole the show , a little beauty.
Iain, thanks very much. He’s definitely more entertaining than me mate.
Thanks for getting in touch.
Regards
Warren
Hi Warren, stumbled onto your channel. As I'm 66, this interested me. I'm a 4.3 index been playing from the age of 33. Bad habits always return, especially after injury. I'm fine now, looking to improve strike into my 70's. Your drill reminded me of my nephew struggling to hit the ball, i showed him a half swing, it went like a bullet with no effort. Just like your video here. I obviously released it properly, but generally, I don't. I know I'm moving too much, I get tired on bad days. Your video makes so much sense, especially now in my golfing life. I suspect too many over 50 still try to move like the pros, which is generally impossible. Thanks for showing me the way. Subscribed 👍
Very simple and efficient swing for seniors especially
Thank you so much
Kind regards
Warren
Refreshing to hear instruction about a roll release, see all the pro's do it , but so many teachers want to take the hands out, why? any tool i use in life i use my hands! Great video Warren, cheers for posting, Glenn 👍👍
Hi Glenn,
It all depends on the individual, in professionals, elite golfers there might be a case for taking hands out the swing more due to them being too active, but in my experience the majority of golfers need that release. It’s all a blend.
Many thanks for the feedback, really appreciate it as I’m still new to this TH-cam thing.
Regards
Warren
Hello from Canada.. Whenever I start playing like Junk I’ll just watch this video again.. Cheers
Hi John, thank you so much for messaging me and giving me your feedback. I’m so glad it can be of help to you.
Roll on spring time I’m guessing g over there!
Warren
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Love your videos.. Warren do you have a video on hip movement.. a lot of different info on this.. I find when I initiate backswing and downswing with my hips I have great tempo and sequencing.. All the best
Love your approach where the different aspects are broken down into drills to work on, fantastic. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you for a really helpful video.
Wish I’d been taught this way years ago, instead of having to start from basics now, impressed that this may be the answer to all my swing problems. Thanks Warren.
Thanks for this plain and simple instruction. Most teaching on TH-cam is often confusing on the release. Thanks Alan
Mr WB awesome instruction again.Loving your content and delivery.
Many thanks again, very kind to send over the message.
Kind regards
Warren
Great content! Thanks for this! My game improved significantly when I stripped off much of the complications of the swing - particularly, thinking of body positions. What works for me is this more "handsy" type of swing - allowing the clubhead mass to move/whip. It took a lot of trial and error (and detours) before I finally accepted that my torso and legs' role is to accommodate the physics of the swing. The irony of it all is that my overall body sequence improved when I became a more hands-first type of golfer. No more hanging back, rotation occurs naturally, tilts found their own way. More importantly, less bodyaches next day. I'm sure the more body-oriented modern swing is great for some. But my body isn't so modern anymore. Haha!
That makes perfect sense to me and sounds like you’ve found the secret to the ‘less is more’ feeling. It can unlock other areas of the swing which you have described, that’s why it is a major part of my coaching philosophy.
Well done and thank you for taking the time to message me.
Kind regards and all the best.
Warren
Really good video can't wait to try
Thank you Anthony for getting in touch and your feedback.
Many thanks
Warren
Really good video. I’ll definitely work on this. Thanks.
Thanks Hohn hope it can help mate
John! Sorry
Just took this lesson to the range and it made a huge difference, so thanks Warren.👍
I am so glad that it has helped really happy I could be of some use.
Well done and many thanks for taking the time to message me.
Kind regards
Warren
Was , another great video, watched this morning before my round at FGC and hit driver best for weeks. Terry W.
Hi Terry, good to hear from you again mate, so glad it has helped you and many thanks for messaging and letting me know.
All the best
Warren
After coming back from a three year layoff due to injury, I'll definitely be applying your methods at the range very soon. I'm 42, but have lost some flexibility and speed. Can't wait to get on with it and see how it feels. Always been a proponent of a hands release. They can move so much faster than the body and it's a touch easier on the back as well
Hey Jesse wishing you good luck in your return to golf.
All the best
Warren
@warrenbennettgolfacademy thank you sir! Having to relearn a lot of things is difficult, but your instructions help shorten the curve by far
good instruction. easy to follow. thank you
real star: the dog!
This was great mini pitching drills
Fantastic exercise!
Another banger. Ty!
Great video. Beautiful pup.
Many thanks, he certainly is
Thanks again Warren. I still find the ‘drop’ so hard. Not enough time! Although the ball is waiting down there patiently 😅 I’m just in a hurry to get back there and hit from the top. I really like your tray drill so I’ll incorporate that together with this. Cheers from Adelaide
It’s a very common problem the instinct to hit from the top. A very very light grip say 1 out of 10 throughout, doing practice swings and then a few shots in a net will really make the club feel heavy, it’s really hard to hit and change direction quickly with a very light grip, the secret is to keep the lightness in the grip throughout, then once you get used to the feeling maybe change to a 3/10 for when the ball is there.
Would be interested to see how it goes.
Wishing you well
Warren
Thank you Warren. I’ll go to 1/10 and feel the weight. Appreciate your time and love listening to your videos.
Great Advice instruction tips
Glad it was helpful Lenard. Very much appreciate the feedback.
Kind regards
Warren
Thanks Warren - really useful to know the importance of the rolling wrist - which seems to be a rare topic in Italy which is very “Stacked”! Have you made a lesson featuring the right knee kick as you call it? I still seem to get caught short of a full weigh transfer.
Hi Marc, good to hear from you again and may thanks for the message, apologies for the late response.
It all has its place but all in minority I’d stay, I always try and find a blend, especially teaching the individual.
I think I mention the right knee Siri g a few of the videos but not one specifically yet, I will put it on my list, thanks.
Firstly a good place to start is the right foot, getting that off the ground gives you the range of motion that allows your knee to come in more, followed by hips etc. If you keep the right foot on the ground you will find it very hard to release your weight forward.
Check your path isn’t too out to in because if your swing is too much this way you will have to hold back to cut across it, just a thought incase.
Many thanks
Warren
I like to think of releasing and not rolling.
Warren another excellent demonstration of what the arms/hands do, my question is can I or should I be demonstrating the same technique with fairway woods & driver? Thank you 🙏 🏌️♂️
Hi Michael, many thanks for your kind words and feedback very much appreciated.
Definitely the same with driver and fairways, there are a few small differences with a driver and fairway but mainly it’s the changes in the setup.
Good luck and wishing you well.
Warren
Really good tip about the back of glove in the release. Flipping is one of my sins. My other problem is keeping my right shoulder from going to far back and head going up with it . Any idea how to remedy that ?
Timming is critical when I roll my hands in downswing. Is there any guide when to roll over before or after the ball is hit?
Nice video
Thank you, really glad you’re liking the vids, I’m still learning how to put it across, but I’m learning every time so lovely to hear you’re enjoying them.
All the best
Warren
Can you use this technique with fairway woods and driver?
I warren I know at some point you have got to get through with your body and legs but a lot of the time I stop moving through the swing and just hit the ball what is the main point why I stop help 👍
Apologies for the late reply Dave, it’s a tricky one as many factors come into play as to why you may be stoping and not releasing your body/legs etc through the shot. Check you’re not swinging too much out to in which will make you have to hold back and cut across it.
If that’s not the case firstly start by lifting your right foot up together with your knee kicking over, trying to time it as you strike. Start slow and work up speeds.
More than welcome to have a look if you would like to send a video here or on academy insta or FB message.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Warren
@@warrenbennettgolfacademy thank you for your reply 👍
I’m a 30 year old, with above average strength. It’s hard for me to feel the club head when I do this. I’m playing 95 gram shafts, do you think this warrants a heavier iron shaft?
Thank you for moving your dog
Isn't this counter tuitive to the method in your "bad back video?". Thank you. Great contents tho
My tip for seniors is stay home with mama and play scrabble. It’s cheaper and doesn’t take 4 hours out of your day. Spend time with the grandkids.
I've had plenty of good rounds with senior golfers, way more chill for the most part. Games for everyone.
can't believe
you're doing that with the dog in front of you
Hi Gordon, thanks for the concern but I have one eye on him the whole time and ready to stop.
Regards
Warren
@@warrenbennettgolfacademy Thing is Warren I had both eyes on the dog and not on what your trying to teach us
@@gordoncrabb8258 haha not a bad thing 😉
Seriously 😂?! Poor dog 😅
I’m warren is it the same for driver
Hi Dave,
In terms of the exercise, you can do it with any club but I recommend at the start to do it with a club with some loft as it takes away the need to hit it hard. You definitely can do it with a driver, especially phase 2 and 3 but alway bear in mind doing the drill correctly.
Many thanks
Warren