You know back when I was a teenager, there was a golf pro in Alton, IL that showed me this very drill. He said you want to hear the club "swoosh." I got away from it until I found your videos a few years ago. Who would of thought that was some the best advice anyone could give me as a young golfer. Thanks Paul, you're the master! Your should get the golf teacher of year award.
I'm old school for sure in some of my teaching. Now it just seems everyone wants to make it complicated. Glad this reminded you of the drill you used to it. Thanks for the kind words.
Today I played 18 holes the Body Swing way. Scored Two Birdies for the first time in ten years plus Seven Pars and reduced score by seven strokes. After the round I had the energy to play nine more holes at the age of 60. Absolutely effortless swing with more distance. Thank You Very Much SIR.
Paul, I invested in Pro, bought books, watched hundreds of youtube. Only your simple teaching fixed all my swing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@@paulwilsongolf improved my handicap from 26 to 18 after 2 weeks of your teaching. Still pushing for improvement. Merry Christmas to you and Family. You are a hell of a gift than new clubs 😁
Very good. Glad you found it. Just do it every night. This is a vital element to getting power. You are on your way now so stick with it. I would watch this one too: th-cam.com/video/LAejvDbw_aA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Paul… firstly my index is going up not through bad play but the strikes are getting pure so all my yardages are out the window. On par 5’s I always play a 9I second shot no matter what 9 times out of 10 I have a low risk makable approach. Started to use easy swing 5W… now we are talking 54 or 60deg always tap in par or decent birdie opportunity. Love the drill: Sergio Garcia’s father strapped his hands to the club, I am thinking Velcro golf glove to take all the tension out to feel the centrifugal and centripetal force’s align for the “snap” you ask for. This tip will also get the legs working properly. It’s 01:11 feel like going into the garden and trying this now… brilliant Paul.
@@paulwilsongolf thanks for that.... use a range finder for every shot yardages are out of the window at the moment forces me to take my time and visualise every shot. Playing partners have watch's which just give instant yardage... another advantage to me. Paul... I have a box of 12 Callaway Chrome Soft/X Red Truvis Mix Golf Balls which since taking your tips onboard work brilliantly. The design takes your mind off the fact it is a golf ball in the first place. These balls new are really expensive so the gain can be lost watching £4.33 / US$11 going for a drink... any ideas?
I have applied your body swing and I cannot tell you how surprised I am by the results! One swing thought....rotate/turn and I am swinging so effortlessly and the ball is going so much farther and straighter! Plus I don't hurt as much! Thank you so much for making this complicated game more simple!
Great job! Now you see there is another way to swing. It gives you great power and consistency and it never hurts. Stick to it. There is no way you should ever play in pain. If so, you're doing it wrong.
Paul’s tips and methods absolutely work. Since I started applying them a couple months ago, I’ve gone up at least a club or two in distance on my irons and I’m hitting my driver much more consistently and longer. My handicap has already dropped 4 strokes from an 18 to a 14. Do these drills a little bit everyday as Paul says and you’ll start to see an improvement in a few weeks.
I’ve got to wait 21 more days, Christmas. Finally going back to a driver. I’ve been without one for 20+ years, just couldn’t generate enough speed for one. Now with this new way of body swing and relaxed arms I can do it. Thanks Paul 😊
@@paulwilsongolf I've been out of golf for 17ish years..had back surgery and on July 22 of this year I went golfing in a mens league. Worried if my back would hold. My wife said what was the surgery for if you can't enjoy things again. So I went and been golfing since. Found some TH-cam videos to stop the slice and found your library. It has helped me and I July 22 of this year I hit an ace in a tournament and won membership next year to the country club. It was my first one ever. I still want to kill the ball a lot, but when I don't I've hit some of the easiest / prettiest shots of my return to golf.
I have taught many people in your situation who took a break and are getting back into it. Anyone in this situtation will hit with their arms when they get back into golf. This is due to human nature. I talk about it in this tip: th-cam.com/video/fuOJxv_22Hk/w-d-xo.html Sounds like you understand the concept of not hitting with the arms and using your body. Stay focused. Hitting will never work (even though it feels good) and you run the risk of hurting yourself. Congrats on the ace! Great feeling when you get one. Now on to #2.
Swoosh due to body swing, not arms...... Cool! focus on the lower body causing the swoosh.... Been watching for the past year or so and slowly getting the body swing, easy to tell the difference. 230yds vs 190yds with the 'same' swing... no, actually can start to feel the body swing and those swings add 30yds easily, it takes time and getting better and more consistent each range and round. Your belt buckle and hinge/rehinge have added to complete the swing too.... Bought the body swing last week (black friday) and now am going through from start to finish. Lots of videos and lots of information in the eBooks. All for the cost of one lesson. Your humor, demeanor, and caring attitude are clear..... Best Wishes and Thank You!
Hey Paul, living in Canada is the best training ground for this drill, hahaha. 6 months of winter and we're well prepared for the golf season. Thanks for another great tip.
Very good. I did that tip. Makes the club feel heavy. Those 2 plus this one I just posted and you will be killing it: th-cam.com/video/hJeAcEYbvhM/w-d-xo.html
I’m in West TX where mostly all there is to do for rec is play golf. I’ve sent several of your videos out and appreciate all the great drills and tips!
Thanks again Paul. I hit a whole lot of beautiful drives today just using my body instead of muscling the swing. Even in 8 Centigrade temperature. 🇨🇦😁😎
Paul, just came across your videos. Like them a lot, cause I already tried a lot without good results. Your instructions sound very reasonable to me...will let you know if I succeed...🙂
Glad you found me. I appreciate the support. Glad you are doing well. Just keep it super simple and see it a little differently then try some new stuff. In simple terms it would be hinging and rehinging. Coiling and uncoiling. Powerless arms in the down and through swing. For people that have just found me start with these: Body Swing Concept: th-cam.com/video/E8y9jEyY35k/w-d-xo.html Grip: th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html Hinge Rehinge: th-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/w-d-xo.html Alignment: th-cam.com/video/VFZc0Wq282k/w-d-xo.html Secure Grip: th-cam.com/video/YHCEPu9e_1k/w-d-xo.html Best Drill: th-cam.com/video/cVhtL-d1B9Y/w-d-xo.html Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: th-cam.com/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/w-d-xo.html
@@paulwilsongolf Tried today the body swing drill...now I understand why you repeat so often in your videos that one has to practice and practice..I find it hard to adjust but will not give up...
Sometimes I get lucky and the person gets things in a few swings but most times people have to do some work. Knowing this and how little people practice keeps my saying just do practice swings at home. A few days or weeks of daily practice and you can dramatically change your swing. Just need to do it.
A blast from the past. Great drill. I finally found my swing after about 45 years trying to figure it out. I’m a big fan of the teachings of the great Mike Austin. When I unwind the lower body and let the arms follow I play great. The second I freeze the lower body I hit bad shots. So after watching this video I decided to go and clean off the dust on all my DVDs. Lo and behold sitting in my closet was your DVD set Swing Machine Golf plus your short game DVDs. Great seeing you again
I like Mike and Mike D too. There are many similarities with what I teach and differences too. I don't think Mike A. actually did it the way he said. If you watch his head it moves a lot going back. Using the lower is huge. This is the key yet the great majority are just trying to hit with the arms. Once you understand the concept and get used to some new feelings it is a whole new world. Stay focused on it. Oh yeah, keep watching my SMG videos. They are still in line with what I teach today (I just simplify it even more now).
Paul, I need to miniaturize you and carry you around with me on the course. This way, by the back-9 when I'm reverting to terrible habits, you can yell these fundamentals in my ear! You never disappoint, thank you!
It takes some time to learn to slow down. When I started a couple of weeks ago (building a completely new swing, the old one is still interfering) and finally got the arms mostly quiet I was walking out of my swing. That old "need for speed" subconscious process was still active. Even teed up some balls and the one I actually hit square went a long ways. The one. I couldn't consistently hit a ball. So slowed WAY down. Slow and smooth at first, turn later when one can stay in balance.
Yes, it is tricky due to human nature of us wanting more and more. I am fine with that. Just make the right choice. Fire the legs and hips a little harder don't hit harder. Don't go top speed though because you will blow it right. A little harder for a little more. Get used to it then do it again. Over time you will be killing it with an effortless swing.
@@paulwilsongolf Thanks for the reply. I find that closing my eyes and swinging speeds the process of getting the feel of this new method. The body loses most of the visual keys that seem to trigger the old muscle memory and of course, eyes closed one naturally works to stay in balance.
Very good. This is a great way to feel it. Once you have the ball in front of you go against human nature. I am not hitting anything. The ball is hit as you move from point A (backswing) to point B (follow through). Keep doing it until you forget you old swing.
Love your videos Should I do this drill sober so I don’t fall over no matter how fast I swing? Also ever time u say stop hitting at the ball, reminds me of Kai the hatchet wielding hitchhiker. TH-cam him if u don’t know who I’m talking about 🤣🤣🤣
The tip yesterday getting wrist loose mine was just a popping... but today i won beat the guy straight up that in PGA school an lot of money.won all side bets dog fight an 9 whole skins an 4 whole shot out 2 par 4 an 2 par 3" so me adding that tip improved my play cause it pouring down rain at night was wash out rain an i still playing this good thanks was what my game needed
Hi Paul... just been in the garden practicing this drill, it's brilliant and feels horrible which is a great sign. The only way I can get it to work is to leave all my weight on my left side (I am right handed). My sole now faces back to the target "just like the professionals." Would you just ignore any weight moving to the right until I start generating controlled club head speed. In my experience if I practice enough a natural weight transfer will slowly develop. Really hard to keep the arms, forearms, wrists and hands passive: it is 7deg and not wearing a glove. Brilliant Paul thanks a million.
Got do keep doing it until you feel the legs and hips powering the swing. You are going to coil and load to the back foot. Once there feel your legs and hips turning your body. Your arms are attached so they will move without thinking about it. Think baseball swings.
@@paulwilsongolf Ok Paul will take a baseball bat to practice and use it as the pre-shot routine... brilliant. I have Indian clubs any indoor winter ideas?
Well I teach specific position in my Body Swing program. If you don't have it then just keep going through the tips and work on the movements and positions I've been talking about. Winter is the best time to practice yet most people hang up their clubs. Work on coiling and uncoiling and the hinge/release. Try to do practice swings daily.
You coil and set the top of your backswing. At that moment you fire the lower body first. Arms follow maintain the lag angle. Body keeps turning. As the hands get near the hip the angle cannot be held because mass (club) want to swing to it's widest point due to inertia. So it releases if the wrists are loose.
Hi Paul. It seems to me that the RAPID firing of the hips, as opposed to GENTLER hip rotation, completely eliminates any over the top move. Your thoughts please
Yes. Your body is an axis the club is mass. Turn an axis and mass wants to swing at 90 degrees to it. Simple physics. This means it the club will shallow. Watch: th-cam.com/video/cogyf6UjH7U/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/lpAugDvakfU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/64xUMTcrn2I/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/sbE-hzTXgNo/w-d-xo.html
Your head is always behind the ball as you fire the lower. Got to get this otherwise you will send it over the top. th-cam.com/video/sbE-hzTXgNo/w-d-xo.html
Glad you liked it. Thanks. Yes, you could do this with the speed stick trainer too. Up in the air is a great way to be working on speed. No ball up in the air so you are not thinking about hitting.
Paul, after I have swung I am sometimes falling (either forward or to my left a bit, im a right hander) - Ieven do it inside without a club, what is the key thing im doing wrong?
Paul I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, they are great content and I actually used your tips to break 100 this weekend in st George! I think I would be very beneficial Paul, if you invested into a higher quality camera! That would help us get much more out of these videos
PW is the only teaching pro that isnt afraid to state the obvious reasons why most struggle at golf when theyve been ok at other sports.But i feel his frustration! most want the latest secret or tour pro move.Listen to PW the secret is all tour pros learnt as weak kids we are learning as strong men frightened of embarrassing ourselves by missing the ball and develop a hitting technique not to miss the ball then we become obsessed with doing this and hitting it straight so we are not embarrassed looking for our ball all the time Kids just make a swish and dont care!
For sure. I want people to get it so I'm not going to candy coat it. The faster people realize "why" they are not improving the faster we can get on to learning it. Do I get people bashing me. Yes. I really don't care because I don't want to teach those people anyway. Hitting hard is the problem. It is due to human nature which I have been talking about for over 20 years. th-cam.com/video/fuOJxv_22Hk/w-d-xo.html This is everyone who did not learn as a kid so a big part of the golfing population and yet no one is even talking about this stuff and trying to get people to stop hitting with their arms. If you learned as an adult you need to learn a different way to do it. Takes a little work but the payoff is huge. Glad you get it. Thanks for the support.
Thanks, Paul for your very useful inputs. I notice that you emphasize on firing the lower body especially the feet and hips. But what does the upper body do in the process? In the video, it seems that your upper body is also active. Is that so and what would you recommend.
Your upper body is going to tilt back as the club comes down. All I want you really thinking is legs and keeping the arms relaxed. You can feel the tilt to to help you keep it from coming over the top.
At some point I will. I have these swings in my Body Swing program. I have a few super slow mo swings on my other channel. Not sure I really like the swings I was making that day though. Watch: th-cam.com/video/HxuJCoqeNAs/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/Hasbo2ttqu4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/2b9zibsvJnc/w-d-xo.html
Glad you like the tips and The Body Swing. I appreciate it. I have an app for live coaching. I am on it most days waiting for students to call. Can't get better than live. See it here: bodyswing.com/coachlink
You are doing this to feel the legs and hips as the power source. You build this over time so you get used to powering your real swing with this very same feeling.
Hi Paul - was George Knudsen a mentor? He would love this drill, especially since you stressed the importance of keeping in balance and feeling relaxed. Great stuff- cheers!
Hi Paul, am I meant to feel my right elbow dig into my right hip in transition? Dig in is a bit extreme; it's more of a resting feel before the club gets released. Should I be feeling this in the real swing? When I put tension in my arms that feeling is gone (and I presume the lag with it).
The elbow would tuck on its own. Did you not see me swing it with one hand? If the plane shallows the elbow has to tuck. So try it with one hand and you will see this happen for you too. I have never thought about the right elbow in the swing.
Really like your videos Paul. Too bad it's the end of the season here where I live. I have seen more consistency in my golf game the Last 2 months just watching your videos.
Winter is the best time to practice. No ball means no distraction. Do practice swings working on positions and movements. Then you will have them when the season starts. If not, you will be working on all this stuff when really you should be playing great golf. 5-10 mins a day. You have a great start so lets do a little more work with no ball and you will see a huge improvement next season.
Paul: In other videos you talk about passive arms, but as regards the wrists hinging and unhinging - is that action actively done or should it occur passively? Thanks, Rick from Chicago. PS: Love your teaching method and tips! .
The only way you could get your shoulders level is to stand vertical. Who is telling you to do that? Not me. You are tilted because the ball is on the ground. If you are tilted why tilt more. Why not turn?
I’m a subscriber. I used to play to a 6. Now I can’t break 100. 85% of my shots are hit off the toe of the club. I hit 25-50 balls a day into a net and at least 8 out of 10 are off the toe of the club. If I keep practicing maybe I can get it up to 100%. I’m looking for a bass boat
So you're standing up trying to see this amazing shot you think you're going to hit. Stand up ... club pulls in ... you hit the toe. Do this: th-cam.com/video/X_pF7x-OCXU/w-d-xo.html
No. I don't like people swinging a weight club. If you do, your clubs will feel light which is the opposite to how I want them to feel. If you swung a light club then yours would feel heavy. So be careful swinging heavy clubs and keep trying to make your own clubs feel heavy as you swing them.
@@paulwilsongolf l only do it before first tee if I can’t hit balls. Btw, I did the hip drill today while playing and hit the ball better than I have in months. Trying to hit higher fades instead of low handsy hooks. Still some work to do but very encouraged. Thanks Paul!
Hi Paul. I’ve been implementing your tips and have watched my game improve. I do have a question! Would it be wise to imitate Ben Hogan by keeping that right elbow tucked in and letting the wrists hinge? Thanks!
I'm not big on a swing that flat. I like the lead arm slightly above the shoulder plane. Even seen a flat swinging long drive pro? If flat hit it longer they would all be swinging that way.
Any golfers elbow is cause by the person hitting with the arms. I have cured countless people with golfers elbow over the years. Once they stop trying to hit it finally goes away. If you have this you need to immediately stop hitting with your arms. The body is the power source. ***START HERE*** Grip: th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html Hinge Rehinge: th-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/w-d-xo.html Secure Grip: th-cam.com/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/w-d-xo.html Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: th-cam.com/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/w-d-xo.html
Just saw this Facebook post by Gary Player and immediately thought of you... facebook.com/GaryPlayer/posts/226316072183171 "Your strength and stability in the golf swing comes from your legs and core, the arms are passengers in the swing."
Best teacher/tips on the WWW.
Thanks so much. I appreciate the support.
You know back when I was a teenager, there was a golf pro in Alton, IL that showed me this very drill. He said you want to hear the club "swoosh." I got away from it until I found your videos a few years ago. Who would of thought that was some the best advice anyone could give me as a young golfer. Thanks Paul, you're the master! Your should get the golf teacher of year award.
I'm old school for sure in some of my teaching. Now it just seems everyone wants to make it complicated. Glad this reminded you of the drill you used to it. Thanks for the kind words.
Today I played 18 holes the Body Swing way. Scored Two Birdies for the first time in ten years plus Seven Pars and reduced score by seven strokes. After the round I had the energy to play nine more holes at the age of 60. Absolutely effortless swing with more distance. Thank You Very Much SIR.
Wow. Nice round. So glad you are working on it and seeing the results. Great feeling when you are swinging effortlessly. Keep up the good work.
I quit watching all other complicate busy Golf TH-cam .
I only watching this.
It's easy to follow and practice. Finally I can feel confidence. Thanks.
Great to hear! I keep it simple so people will understand it and do it. Glad you found me.
Thanks so much, I'm 60 and you've really helped me loosen up my swing and gain confidence. I'll be practicing this drill.
You're welcome. This will allow you to play forever.
LOVE ALL OF YOUR DRILLS. SIMPLE AND EASY TO APPLY. GOOD JOB!!!!
Glad you like them! Thanks so much.
Thanks Paul... you are a awesome instructor!
Thanks so much. I appreciate that!
Paul, I invested in Pro, bought books, watched hundreds of youtube. Only your simple teaching fixed all my swing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Glad to help. Keep it simple and stick to one method.
@@paulwilsongolf improved my handicap from 26 to 18 after 2 weeks of your teaching. Still pushing for improvement. Merry Christmas to you and Family. You are a hell of a gift than new clubs 😁
I can hear the swoosh Paul . You are the best !!!
Very good. Build it up. Super loose wrists and fire the legs and hips.
Great tip for an ageing golfer. Love the series. Thanks from Australia.
Glad you enjoyed it
Yet another good drill Paul. I have been doing it at home. Distance has increased. Thanks for this tip.
Very good. Glad you found it. Just do it every night. This is a vital element to getting power. You are on your way now so stick with it. I would watch this one too:
th-cam.com/video/LAejvDbw_aA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Paul… firstly my index is going up not through bad play but the strikes are getting pure so all my yardages are out the window. On par 5’s I always play a 9I second shot no matter what 9 times out of 10 I have a low risk makable approach. Started to use easy swing 5W… now we are talking 54 or 60deg always tap in par or decent birdie opportunity. Love the drill: Sergio Garcia’s father strapped his hands to the club, I am thinking Velcro golf glove to take all the tension out to feel the centrifugal and centripetal force’s align for the “snap” you ask for. This tip will also get the legs working properly. It’s 01:11 feel like going into the garden and trying this now… brilliant Paul.
This is what happens. In my first book I explain it will take 10 rounds to dial in the new yardages. Good problem to have. Keep up the good work.
@@paulwilsongolf So 10 practice rounds per fix... will do.
Not per fix. 10 rounds hitting it longer will show you your new distances and what club you should be hitting from each yardage.
@@paulwilsongolf thanks for that.... use a range finder for every shot yardages are out of the window at the moment forces me to take my time and visualise every shot. Playing partners have watch's which just give instant yardage... another advantage to me.
Paul... I have a box of 12 Callaway Chrome Soft/X Red Truvis Mix Golf Balls which since taking your tips onboard work brilliantly. The design takes your mind off the fact it is a golf ball in the first place. These balls new are really expensive so the gain can be lost watching £4.33 / US$11 going for a drink... any ideas?
Hey Paul I got rid of all the weeds in my backyard! 🤣😆😂
Paul I do like your instruction very much but also like your humor.
No weeds huh. Wifey may like it but that is still hitting.
Another excellent video Paul
Many thanks!
You are a true teacher 🤠
Jedi master
Thanks so much. Just got to get people to understand it instead of confusing them. If you understand it you will want to do it.
I have applied your body swing and I cannot tell you how surprised I am by the results! One swing thought....rotate/turn and I am swinging so effortlessly and the ball is going so much farther and straighter! Plus I don't hurt as much! Thank you so much for making this complicated game more simple!
Great job! Now you see there is another way to swing. It gives you great power and consistency and it never hurts. Stick to it. There is no way you should ever play in pain. If so, you're doing it wrong.
You teach your heart out to explain yourself, and sometimes funny at my expense. Thank you
It sure is. I know what you are going to do before you do it. So as I say it I am imagining it.
great guide and so good advise
Glad you liked it. Thanks.
Paul’s tips and methods absolutely work. Since I started applying them a couple months ago, I’ve gone up at least a club or two in distance on my irons and I’m hitting my driver much more consistently and longer. My handicap has already dropped 4 strokes from an 18 to a 14. Do these drills a little bit everyday as Paul says and you’ll start to see an improvement in a few weeks.
They sure do. I prove this on a daily basis. Glad you are seeing improvement and I hope others try it.
Great tip, i do this regularly i also swing a beach towel with a knot tied on the end which helps me use my legs instead of all arms.
Thanks. That's a great idea! Never thought of that one.
I’ve got to wait 21 more days, Christmas. Finally going back to a driver. I’ve been without one for 20+ years, just couldn’t generate enough speed for one. Now with this new way of body swing and relaxed arms I can do it. Thanks Paul 😊
You got this! Driver is so fun to hit so glad you have one again.
This is the best training 🙌
Glad you liked it. This one is huge for sure. This one is similar. You should watch it too: th-cam.com/video/LAejvDbw_aA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Paul. Great stuff as always. From sunny Fareham (UK).
Many thanks!
You are amazing,,,I'm glad I found your videos!
Glad you like them! Thanks so much.
@@paulwilsongolf I've been out of golf for 17ish years..had back surgery and on July 22 of this year I went golfing in a mens league. Worried if my back would hold. My wife said what was the surgery for if you can't enjoy things again. So I went and been golfing since. Found some TH-cam videos to stop the slice and found your library. It has helped me and I July 22 of this year I hit an ace in a tournament and won membership next year to the country club.
It was my first one ever. I still want to kill the ball a lot, but when I don't I've hit some of the easiest / prettiest shots of my return to golf.
I have taught many people in your situation who took a break and are getting back into it. Anyone in this situtation will hit with their arms when they get back into golf. This is due to human nature. I talk about it in this tip:
th-cam.com/video/fuOJxv_22Hk/w-d-xo.html
Sounds like you understand the concept of not hitting with the arms and using your body. Stay focused. Hitting will never work (even though it feels good) and you run the risk of hurting yourself.
Congrats on the ace! Great feeling when you get one. Now on to #2.
Swoosh due to body swing, not arms...... Cool! focus on the lower body causing the swoosh....
Been watching for the past year or so and slowly getting the body swing, easy to tell the difference. 230yds vs 190yds with the 'same' swing... no, actually can start to feel the body swing and those swings add 30yds easily, it takes time and getting better and more consistent each range and round. Your belt buckle and hinge/rehinge have added to complete the swing too....
Bought the body swing last week (black friday) and now am going through from start to finish. Lots of videos and lots of information in the eBooks. All for the cost of one lesson.
Your humor, demeanor, and caring attitude are clear..... Best Wishes and Thank You!
Thank you for your support. I truly appreciate it. Glad you are starting to get it. Once you do, you will never got back to hitting.
Hey Paul, living in Canada is the best training ground for this drill, hahaha. 6 months of winter and we're well prepared for the golf season. Thanks for another great tip.
Couldn't agree more! I keep trying to tell everyone this. I am starting to convert people. Practice in winter. Play great golf in summer.
Paul, you make learning golf simply but effective compare with many other coaches. Thanks v much
Happy to help
Excellent drill Paul! I like to turn the driver upside down also.
Very good. I did that tip. Makes the club feel heavy. Those 2 plus this one I just posted and you will be killing it: th-cam.com/video/hJeAcEYbvhM/w-d-xo.html
helloPaul.my favourite drill is a Black and Decker,but this is right up there.thanks again for sharing all you know.
I'm more of a DeWalt guy but they both do the job.
Hey Paul I enjoy watching your drill videos...
I’ve watch you 10 or 15 years ago. I like the new tutorials... thank you for sharing!
Glad you like them! Thanks for coming back.
Thanks Paul.
Thank you so much.
Brilliant tip
Glad you liked it
I’m in West TX where mostly all there is to do for rec is play golf. I’ve sent several of your videos out and appreciate all the great drills and tips!
Much appreciated
Thanks again Paul. I hit a whole lot of beautiful drives today just using my body instead of muscling the swing. Even in 8 Centigrade temperature. 🇨🇦😁😎
Nice work!
Thank you Paul. My swing improved immediately. It helped with contact and distance.
Fantastic! Keep at it.
Paul, just came across your videos. Like them a lot, cause I already tried a lot without good results. Your instructions sound very reasonable to me...will let you know if I succeed...🙂
Glad you found me. I appreciate the support. Glad you are doing well. Just keep it super simple and see it a little differently then try some new stuff. In simple terms it would be hinging and rehinging. Coiling and uncoiling. Powerless arms in the down and through swing.
For people that have just found me start with these:
Body Swing Concept: th-cam.com/video/E8y9jEyY35k/w-d-xo.html
Grip: th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html
Hinge Rehinge: th-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/w-d-xo.html
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Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: th-cam.com/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/w-d-xo.html
@@paulwilsongolf Tried today the body swing drill...now I understand why you repeat so often in your videos that one has to practice and practice..I find it hard to adjust but will not give up...
Sometimes I get lucky and the person gets things in a few swings but most times people have to do some work. Knowing this and how little people practice keeps my saying just do practice swings at home. A few days or weeks of daily practice and you can dramatically change your swing. Just need to do it.
Thank you Paul
You're welcome.
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Just got to keep getting people to learn how to use the body not the arms. Eventually they will.
Thank you so much, Paul. You make me happy, when I see your powerful golf swing and I dry to do the same.
Good to hear. You can do it!
Great teacher. Easy to follow your videos.
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Thanks so much. I appreciate it.
Thanks for the tip Paul.
Any time!
A blast from the past. Great drill. I finally found my swing after about 45 years trying to figure it out. I’m a big fan of the teachings of the great Mike Austin. When I unwind the lower body and let the arms follow I play great. The second I freeze the lower body I hit bad shots. So after watching this video I decided to go and clean off the dust on all my DVDs. Lo and behold sitting in my closet was your DVD set Swing Machine Golf plus your short game DVDs. Great seeing you again
I like Mike and Mike D too. There are many similarities with what I teach and differences too. I don't think Mike A. actually did it the way he said. If you watch his head it moves a lot going back. Using the lower is huge. This is the key yet the great majority are just trying to hit with the arms. Once you understand the concept and get used to some new feelings it is a whole new world. Stay focused on it. Oh yeah, keep watching my SMG videos. They are still in line with what I teach today (I just simplify it even more now).
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Love this drill. Another Great tip.
Glad you like it!
This along with the hinge rehinge drills are money.
It sure it. Hope everyone sees it.
Paul, I need to miniaturize you and carry you around with me on the course. This way, by the back-9 when I'm reverting to terrible habits, you can yell these fundamentals in my ear!
You never disappoint, thank you!
Exactly. I am training parrots. They should be available soon.
Great video mate , really enjoying your videos, you have helped my golf lately , I play in Vegas , love bears best golf course 👍🏌️♀️⛳️
Thanks so much. Look me up next time out.
Thank you for your great video!
My pleasure!
It takes some time to learn to slow down. When I started a couple of weeks ago (building a completely new swing, the old one is still interfering) and finally got the arms mostly quiet I was walking out of my swing. That old "need for speed" subconscious process was still active. Even teed up some balls and the one I actually hit square went a long ways. The one. I couldn't consistently hit a ball. So slowed WAY down. Slow and smooth at first, turn later when one can stay in balance.
Yes, it is tricky due to human nature of us wanting more and more. I am fine with that. Just make the right choice. Fire the legs and hips a little harder don't hit harder. Don't go top speed though because you will blow it right. A little harder for a little more. Get used to it then do it again. Over time you will be killing it with an effortless swing.
@@paulwilsongolf Thanks for the reply. I find that closing my eyes and swinging speeds the process of getting the feel of this new method. The body loses most of the visual keys that seem to trigger the old muscle memory and of course, eyes closed one naturally works to stay in balance.
Very good. This is a great way to feel it. Once you have the ball in front of you go against human nature. I am not hitting anything. The ball is hit as you move from point A (backswing) to point B (follow through). Keep doing it until you forget you old swing.
Love your videos
Should I do this drill sober so I don’t fall over no matter how fast I swing?
Also ever time u say stop hitting at the ball, reminds me of Kai the hatchet wielding hitchhiker.
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Well sober is good for golf most times. Wow thought that was fake for a minute there. Ouch.
Great tip. I’ll work on it. And I get to be the first to comment on this video.
I’ve been using your tips to improve my game. Thanks
Yes, please do. This one is huge. Get this and you switch from arms to legs.
The tip yesterday getting wrist loose mine was just a popping... but today i won beat the guy straight up that in PGA school an lot of money.won all side bets dog fight an 9 whole skins an 4 whole shot out 2 par 4 an 2 par 3" so me adding that tip improved my play cause it pouring down rain at night was wash out rain an i still playing this good thanks was what my game needed
Fantastic. He must have been shaking his head.
Hi Paul... just been in the garden practicing this drill, it's brilliant and feels horrible which is a great sign. The only way I can get it to work is to leave all my weight on my left side (I am right handed). My sole now faces back to the target "just like the professionals." Would you just ignore any weight moving to the right until I start generating controlled club head speed. In my experience if I practice enough a natural weight transfer will slowly develop. Really hard to keep the arms, forearms, wrists and hands passive: it is 7deg and not wearing a glove. Brilliant Paul thanks a million.
Got do keep doing it until you feel the legs and hips powering the swing. You are going to coil and load to the back foot. Once there feel your legs and hips turning your body. Your arms are attached so they will move without thinking about it. Think baseball swings.
@@paulwilsongolf Ok Paul will take a baseball bat to practice and use it as the pre-shot routine... brilliant. I have Indian clubs any indoor winter ideas?
Well I teach specific position in my Body Swing program. If you don't have it then just keep going through the tips and work on the movements and positions I've been talking about. Winter is the best time to practice yet most people hang up their clubs. Work on coiling and uncoiling and the hinge/release. Try to do practice swings daily.
Hi Paul- Really enjoy your tips. Can you direct me to a tip to help with balance, I am all over the place. Thanks again.
Glad you liked them. Watch this one: th-cam.com/video/sPfGx3OR2K0/w-d-xo.html
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When u arms and club let it go when u initiate the downswing with hips?
You coil and set the top of your backswing. At that moment you fire the lower body first. Arms follow maintain the lag angle. Body keeps turning. As the hands get near the hip the angle cannot be held because mass (club) want to swing to it's widest point due to inertia. So it releases if the wrists are loose.
Hi Paul. It seems to me that the RAPID firing of the hips, as opposed to GENTLER hip rotation, completely eliminates any over the top move. Your thoughts please
Yes. Your body is an axis the club is mass. Turn an axis and mass wants to swing at 90 degrees to it. Simple physics. This means it the club will shallow. Watch:
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How to turn and shift while keeping head behind ball? Or head goes forward as well?
Your head is always behind the ball as you fire the lower. Got to get this otherwise you will send it over the top. th-cam.com/video/sbE-hzTXgNo/w-d-xo.html
Great drill Paul. Do you think this drill could be used with a speed stick trainer?
Glad you liked it. Thanks. Yes, you could do this with the speed stick trainer too. Up in the air is a great way to be working on speed. No ball up in the air so you are not thinking about hitting.
@@paulwilsongolf Thanks Paul.
Paul is the only youtube golf Instructor who mentions the use of and how to use your hips, as they should be used.
Thanks so much. This is a huge part of the swing. Teachers are finally seeing it. I have preaching this for 29 years.
@@paulwilsongolf playing today for the first time in 2 months my pre shot routine is this video.
Paul, after I have swung I am sometimes falling (either forward or to my left a bit, im a right hander) - Ieven do it inside without a club, what is the key thing im doing wrong?
should add, this was whilst I was practising this move and thank you for making the video
Slow down. Start slow and build it up over time. You need to do these moves precisely.
Got you....thank you for taking the time to respond@@paulwilsongolf
What kind of golf shoes do you recommend?
I have wide flat feet and your shoes look comfortable. 😄
Thank you for your AMAZING GUIDANCE!
I use Ecco Street. These are great. You need to go to the golf store and try them. Each person is different.
Paul I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, they are great content and I actually used your tips to break 100 this weekend in st George! I think I would be very beneficial Paul, if you invested into a higher quality camera! That would help us get much more out of these videos
Nice work! The videos are shot at 1080p. If the quality is not good it is on your end.
PW is the only teaching pro that isnt afraid to state the obvious reasons why most struggle at golf when theyve been ok at other sports.But i feel his frustration! most want the latest secret or tour pro move.Listen to PW the secret is all tour pros learnt as weak kids we are learning as strong men frightened of embarrassing ourselves by missing the ball and develop a hitting technique not to miss the ball then we become obsessed with doing this and hitting it straight so we are not embarrassed looking for our ball all the time
Kids just make a swish and dont care!
For sure. I want people to get it so I'm not going to candy coat it. The faster people realize "why" they are not improving the faster we can get on to learning it. Do I get people bashing me. Yes. I really don't care because I don't want to teach those people anyway. Hitting hard is the problem. It is due to human nature which I have been talking about for over 20 years.
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This is everyone who did not learn as a kid so a big part of the golfing population and yet no one is even talking about this stuff and trying to get people to stop hitting with their arms. If you learned as an adult you need to learn a different way to do it. Takes a little work but the payoff is huge. Glad you get it. Thanks for the support.
Doesn’t turning your right hip first on downswing cause an over top move. What about how pros have to much side tilt at impact?
No, not if you do it right. This explains it: th-cam.com/video/2cPM_FSoHNM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, Paul for your very useful inputs. I notice that you emphasize on firing the lower body especially the feet and hips. But what does the upper body do in the process? In the video, it seems that your upper body is also active. Is that so and what would you recommend.
Your upper body is going to tilt back as the club comes down. All I want you really thinking is legs and keeping the arms relaxed. You can feel the tilt to to help you keep it from coming over the top.
Can you do this drill with orange whip?
I don't really think so. It will be whipping too much. You can try it if you want.
When we turn and shift at the same time our lead leg should be straight, right? Thanks
The lead leg would be straightening. It is still bent at impact. At 3/4 it would be pretty straight if not locked.
@@paulwilsongolf many thanks for your answer.
Can u make one video with full swing in a super slow motion?
At some point I will. I have these swings in my Body Swing program. I have a few super slow mo swings on my other channel. Not sure I really like the swings I was making that day though. Watch:
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Great video! I've been following for awhile. The body swing works great!! Keep up with the great content. Have you started any online coaching?
Glad you like the tips and The Body Swing. I appreciate it. I have an app for live coaching. I am on it most days waiting for students to call. Can't get better than live. See it here: bodyswing.com/coachlink
Does your down swing start with your hands/arms first? Or your hips? Asking for a friend thanks
You are starting down with the legs and hips. The club is the last thing to move.
great drill Paul but what happens when you put the club down? Body is at rest and dynamics change.
You are doing this to feel the legs and hips as the power source. You build this over time so you get used to powering your real swing with this very same feeling.
Hi Paul - was George Knudsen a mentor? He would love this drill, especially since you stressed the importance of keeping in balance and feeling relaxed. Great stuff- cheers!
I was a follower many years ago. That's why I line it off the toe. Never had the chance to meet him even though I grew up there.
Hi Paul, am I meant to feel my right elbow dig into my right hip in transition? Dig in is a bit extreme; it's more of a resting feel before the club gets released. Should I be feeling this in the real swing? When I put tension in my arms that feeling is gone (and I presume the lag with it).
The elbow would tuck on its own. Did you not see me swing it with one hand? If the plane shallows the elbow has to tuck. So try it with one hand and you will see this happen for you too. I have never thought about the right elbow in the swing.
@@paulwilsongolf So the elbow has to touch the right hip (tuck) in transition on its own or I am trying to force it. I get it now
I hear the swoosh, does the push back from the right leg come more from the heel or toes?
Instep. Throw some balls overhead and you will feel it.
Really like your videos Paul. Too bad it's the end of the season here where I live. I have seen more consistency in my golf game the Last 2 months just watching your videos.
Winter is the best time to practice. No ball means no distraction. Do practice swings working on positions and movements. Then you will have them when the season starts. If not, you will be working on all this stuff when really you should be playing great golf. 5-10 mins a day. You have a great start so lets do a little more work with no ball and you will see a huge improvement next season.
Paul:
In other videos you talk about passive arms, but as regards the wrists hinging and unhinging - is that action actively done or should it occur passively?
Thanks, Rick from Chicago.
PS: Love your teaching method and tips!
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You are going to actively do it until they are unlocked. Once unlocked you are allowing them to do it without thinking about it.
I see all tour players right shoulder tilt down towards ground on downswing meaning shoulder are not level?
The only way you could get your shoulders level is to stand vertical. Who is telling you to do that? Not me. You are tilted because the ball is on the ground. If you are tilted why tilt more. Why not turn?
I’m a subscriber. I used to play to a 6. Now I can’t break 100. 85% of my shots are hit off the toe of the club. I hit 25-50 balls a day into a net and at least 8 out of 10 are off the toe of the club. If I keep practicing maybe I can get it up to 100%. I’m looking for a bass boat
So you're standing up trying to see this amazing shot you think you're going to hit. Stand up ... club pulls in ... you hit the toe. Do this: th-cam.com/video/X_pF7x-OCXU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much for replying. I’ll try your tip
Would it be good to do that with a weight on the club too"
No. I don't like people swinging a weight club. If you do, your clubs will feel light which is the opposite to how I want them to feel. If you swung a light club then yours would feel heavy. So be careful swinging heavy clubs and keep trying to make your own clubs feel heavy as you swing them.
@@paulwilsongolf l only do it before first tee if I can’t hit balls. Btw, I did the hip drill today while playing and hit the ball better than I have in months. Trying to hit higher fades instead of low handsy hooks. Still some work to do but very encouraged. Thanks Paul!
Very good. You are starting to see it so you know you are heading in the right direction. Keep at it.
Hi Paul. I’ve been implementing your tips and have watched my game improve. I do have a question! Would it be wise to imitate Ben Hogan by keeping that right elbow tucked in and letting the wrists hinge? Thanks!
I'm not big on a swing that flat. I like the lead arm slightly above the shoulder plane. Even seen a flat swinging long drive pro? If flat hit it longer they would all be swinging that way.
Such a great drill. Goddamn. How have I never seen this before?
Because the great majority of people are either trying to get you hitting with arms or making it too complicated. Keep it simple.
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Frigging long time.
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Why wait. Just do it at home ... now.
Ok...done it there for 20mins..feels good tks👍
Great analogy as well is... watch pro pitchers. When they load up, their front leg literally is off the ground.
Exactly. You throw a ball with your body.
If this is Paul’s all time favourite drill then it tells us a very important story doesn’t it.
This gets you feeling the legs and hips so this is a good one. Not sure people do it though.
@@paulwilsongolf I’m onto it
Only guy I watch lol
Thanks for the support.
Have any of you dealt with "golfer's elbow" from golf or sports related activities?
Any golfers elbow is cause by the person hitting with the arms. I have cured countless people with golfers elbow over the years. Once they stop trying to hit it finally goes away. If you have this you need to immediately stop hitting with your arms. The body is the power source.
***START HERE***
Grip: th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html
Hinge Rehinge: th-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/w-d-xo.html
Secure Grip: th-cam.com/video/Z8K3Gctkz7A/w-d-xo.html
Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: th-cam.com/video/j1mS5Ku8Q10/w-d-xo.html
Just saw this Facebook post by Gary Player and immediately thought of you... facebook.com/GaryPlayer/posts/226316072183171
"Your strength and stability in the golf swing comes from your legs and core, the arms are passengers in the swing."
Exactly. Teachers are finally starting to come around. I've been saying this for 29 years.
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Thanks.