I COULDN'T STOP SLICING MY DRIVER UNTIL I USED THIS DRILL!

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  • @AlexElliottGolf
    @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    *Simple simple simple!! It’s as easy as these TWO steps follow these and I’d love to know how you get on!*

    • @only_son5040
      @only_son5040 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      When i do this I always feel like I'm gonna hit the ground behind the ball or i actually do hit it then ball. Is that the feeling I'm suppose to have?

  • @BinoRucker
    @BinoRucker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have struggled one full year with slices or straight to the right; despite lesson several instructors; i did this yesterday and the driver went miraculously straight; bravo young man. Will continue with this concept to make sure it wasnt a fluke lol. Will keep you updated.

  • @Fezpro1
    @Fezpro1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The way you’ve explained and demonstrated this is better than I’ve seen anyone do. You’ve really broken it down in a simple fashion, without getting massively technical. I’m playing later so will give it a go! Thank you.

    • @Fezpro1
      @Fezpro1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It worked!! Spilt the fairway a fair few times using this advice. Thank you!!

  • @Eqnotalent
    @Eqnotalent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I just wants to add there is 1 major reason a lot of golfers still slice the ball and rarely anybody ever mention it. I have a lot of friends who has a close face, and they also slice. More of a pull slice or still a push slice. That's because they are still hitting the ball with a glancing blow. The club face comes back in as part of the arc as soon as they make an impact, even come in from the inside they still slice. You need to swing in to out 4in PASS the ball. The ball can't be the farthest distance of the arc of their swing. When I explain this to my friends it finally fix their slice. Also not teeing the ball so far in front by the left foot help explain why glancing blow will always cause the ball to slice.

    • @anthonymoore1014
      @anthonymoore1014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is 100% genius advice, I'm an ok golfer but this explained I can draw the ball at will now. Thank you I've tried all sorts to shallow my swing but it was useless till this advice!

    • @jordangillis1798
      @jordangillis1798 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t fully I understand can you possibly elaborate, sorry. Just working on fixing now

    • @Eqnotalent
      @Eqnotalent ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jordangillis1798 ok, in simple terms there is imagine there is a half circle or an arc in front of you. See the apex of that half-circle? Most likely is the center of your stance. That arc for most amateurs is their “club path”. So here is why u slice, is u are hitting the ball at the apex (farthest pt) of the arc. To fix a slice or not hit a glancing blow strike u need to hit the ball before the apex of the arc and still travel 2-3in after impact before the club path comes back in. U need to hit the back THEN the apex of the arc.
      The driver is the most difficult to do because of the length of the club and because u are trying to hit up on the ball! Now u know the concept. To fix it, if your target line is 9 clock, and u are standing at 6 clocks. U need to “feel” like u are trying to hit the ball to 10 o'clock or even 11clock for a draw. And u are stretched and reaching for it. Another way I found that works for my friends are when u are looking at the ball as if the ball is a clock. U want to strike and aim to hit the ball at 5 o'clock with a club face that is square to the target. If u aim at the ball trying to hit 3 a clock and expect the ball to fly straight at 9 clocks? That’s a slice. Bc our swing is curved, our club face is curved. I hope this helps.

    • @jordangillis1798
      @jordangillis1798 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Eqnotalent Thank you for the explanation. Wonderful advice. I'll take it to the range tonight!

  • @jwdecosta
    @jwdecosta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alex, thank you so much! In one less than 5 minute video, your ball striking video made it simple for me to aid my consistency and I have no doubt that with very few practice swings I will now be more better equipped to control my ball flight with this little video. By the way, I am 75 and have been playing golf for 60 years and I have never seen such a concise to the point explanation with accompanying drills to help the golfer achieve results so quickly. Over the years my handicap has swung from a 9 to a 14, I am certainly not a good golfer but now I am retired and I can work on my short game and I have improved but it seems as though my long game has gotten worse as I hit less greens in regulation as my putts drop dramatically and my chipping has gotten so accurate. I do now believe that I will be able to keep that bloody handicap in the single digits.

  • @gregpodrasky110
    @gregpodrasky110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see a lot of youtube channels like this and I appreciate all the information. One thing I don't see is that they have all these slo-mo swing edits but never of the actual impact at ground level from the side or slighty behind the ball.. I would really like to see these impact angles better with some ground level cameras...

  • @cjcubing5384
    @cjcubing5384 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is the trick after hundreds that actually helps thank you

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear that this really helps you. Let me know how you get on with your scoring from now on

  • @simondacosta1964
    @simondacosta1964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your football analogy completely clicked with me. Been badly slicing my irons recently and you've fixed it. THANK YOU!

  • @markpoppe8681
    @markpoppe8681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A bunch of tips in a concise package. Thank you!!

  • @julianroberts698
    @julianroberts698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Morning Alex. Thought it would be nice to give you some feedback. Watched this first thing yesterday then implemented it into my game. So no practice just straight into the round. Apart from a couple of drives where i didn't really trust the process and pulled/hook at the last moment it was the best i have ever hit my driver. Was out hitting my playing partner every drive ( rarely happens ) and straight down the middle. Thank you so much i am brimming with confidence now, definate game changer for me.

  • @fergusfitzgerald977
    @fergusfitzgerald977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Alex good explanation as ever - my slice journey may be of interest.
    Tried to implement your advise or something very similar - seemed to work ok with irons and fairway woods - but less so with the Driver and even sometimes the 3 wood !
    Then I did the following - got myself a Ping G30 SF (anti slice) Driver and did exactly as you say with the following - hovered the Driver at address and turned my glove logo skyward at top of my swing - and my drives are straight - no more slice - thought I would never see that - not with the Driver ever !
    So keep trying - still hit a bit wayward with the driver now and then - so I leave it at home and use a 3 and 5 wood off the tee - don't let the Driver mis behaving spoil your fun - switch to 3 and 5 woods off tee and go and fix your driver at the Range or take lessons !

    • @joshuarobin6900
      @joshuarobin6900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fergus,
      I have struggled with driver for a long time. I’ve learned so much from Alex’s videos and now I’m hitting the driver the best I ever have. One thing I try to imagine is having a ball between my elbows and trying to keep my elbows close together throughout the swing. It’s helped to get the club on a good plane and bomb it down the fairway.

  • @MICHIGANMIKE12
    @MICHIGANMIKE12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great drill along with the foot flare... I am in short grass. Again.. had birdie on 1 handicap hole yesterday... Par 5 too...yippee...

  • @ninjabobable
    @ninjabobable 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have not played the game for nearly 30 years,decided to head to the Driving range with my brother in law..some things never change,,80% of my shots were slices..I will try this this swing on Friday.thanks Alex.Subscribed.

  • @terrybell9339
    @terrybell9339 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best explanation... outstanding

  • @schoey316
    @schoey316 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has changed my game, I shot my best ever score today. Hitting fairways makes the game much easier. Thank you! fingers crossed it continues

  • @edredo2410
    @edredo2410 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow great video! Avid golfer but will use this drill

  • @canadiancow
    @canadiancow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here is a fun one for yeah. My swing on GC quad is 4 degrees in to out with my driver. I, however have a hard time closing the face. I tend to leave the face open about 10 degrees. Strengthening my grip doesn't seem to do anything to change it.
    What I have done is accepted the fact I have a hard time closing the face and I moved the ball up from my heel to my big toe. Path is now slightly out to in and my face is less open and now I fade it.
    This happens with most of my clubs. When practicing tigers 9 window drill I can easily hit a low, mid and high fade. Somewhat hit high, mid and low straight. But have the hardest time with the draw side.
    That being said I do have days were I'll go out on the course and hook everything from my 7 down, but I don't do that too often. Most of the time it's I want to draw it and I end up slicing it because I can't for the life of me close my face.
    I've had 3 coaches work on my swing, each trying different things to hit a draw but nothing seems to work hahaha. Fade life here I come.

  • @kevinwisely2671
    @kevinwisely2671 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice, Alex.

  • @robertploth6400
    @robertploth6400 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video thats my slice I swing over the top and across the ball. Trying to figure out the fix is difficult on the course. And seeing that down the wall swing to inside out WOW ill let you know how it works out

  • @billrendall6514
    @billrendall6514 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Alex. Get them to set into their hip and hands in front of their chest on the t a amen away to create a straight to draw release. Keep up the good work!

  • @Kirtlington-Bandit
    @Kirtlington-Bandit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had started to shank tried your drill today . 30 yards past normal distance and also straight ! Cheers Alex

  • @dallashuddleson2414
    @dallashuddleson2414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex, this tip has helped me so much. The more I practice it the more I gain confidence in my driver swing. It's still a work in progress, but we all should keep learning. I watch your videos every day and play them at the range. I wish we could play a round together someday. Go Rory Go!

  • @lewisdallas3895
    @lewisdallas3895 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it Alex, will help me dial in strike for the driver!

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Lewis let me know how you get on!!

    • @lewisdallas3895
      @lewisdallas3895 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexElliottGolf worked a treat, got the drives regularly straight now, the odd high draw bomb carrying 265! Cheers buddy keep up the good work, if you make it up around Glasgow area give me a shout for a round.

  • @marcusgeorge1825
    @marcusgeorge1825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Alex, a great tip, especially the slowing down bit as I believe this is key as when peps try and go for distance the focus shifts from the basic fundamentals and leads to inconsistency. Well, it did for me until I started watching your tips. Keep up the great work you do. 👍😎🇦🇺

  • @GOBGOLF
    @GOBGOLF 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great thought process. Thanks for sharing.GOB!!!

  • @peterkenny7199
    @peterkenny7199 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Needed this for this mornings round

  • @neilbibby8870
    @neilbibby8870 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1st class re-cap 👍👍

  • @blazecan1894
    @blazecan1894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff Alex 👏 Thank you.

  • @jksojmo123
    @jksojmo123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent explanation- do you think about holding your back to the target longer ?

  • @lokigolf
    @lokigolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alright Al, hope all is well ole boy. Quick question that I'm hoping you will do a youtube video on. I'd like to know more about standard ball position for each club and why. I keep seeing and hearing different things from a various of experienced golfers. I think a vid with some clarity may give me a bit of confidence (and hope 🙏) over the ball next time on the course. Thanks in advance, spence.

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah no problem! thanks for tuning in and i will do this

    • @lokigolf
      @lokigolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexElliottGolf happy days. Appreciate it ole boy 🤜🤛

  • @grahamirvine7107
    @grahamirvine7107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    another great video , well explained 👏

  • @L0C00L
    @L0C00L 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Above the shoulder and under the should swing path is a great way to draw and fade as well. Most people don’t know that.

  • @smarti11
    @smarti11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff! 👍👍👍

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Stephen

    • @smarti11
      @smarti11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexElliottGolf love the football “soccer” analogy!

  • @golflre7179
    @golflre7179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent vid, thx

  • @ablazer4551
    @ablazer4551 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Alex , I'm gonna try it if it helps me with my slice, Am I the only one But watching the PGA tour now days Is boring I don't care what they say it ain't worth watching, All the good star players have gone to the liv tour, Anybody out there agree with me

    • @markpoppe8681
      @markpoppe8681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope! Quite the opposite in fact! They have simply shown their true character. I'm not surprised with some of them but I'm very disappointed in a few.....not that my opinion counts for anything.
      Most "star " players are overrated anyway.
      I quite enjoyed watching the John Deere and the Irish Open!

  • @garycassidy9048
    @garycassidy9048 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple great video which I will try to implement, can I ask if you can do a video regarding how to improve the rotation of your hands during the swing as currently this is what I am struggling with. TIA

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi gary, filming as we speak! This will be out on monday so tune in!!

  • @courtneyrager2166
    @courtneyrager2166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like the theory behind this, but would love to see your last swing in slow motion. Would enable me to see where I’m going wrong.

  • @christopherbeer9633
    @christopherbeer9633 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any tips on gaining club head speed with the driver, please?

  • @alvinsmith395
    @alvinsmith395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Alex! I need to slow my swing to shallow the club. Do you do this with irons also? Thanks again

  • @jamesward7099
    @jamesward7099 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch a lot of Utube golf videos and have tried and continue to use a lot of information I have learned. I want to sum it up for you and would love to hear your comments. I have learned that three things will change everything but the most important is having a square club face at impact. By changing a couple of things you can correct just about anything that is going wrong. The three important things that I have learned are: ball height (driver)...hit on the upswing (sweep versus a swing),.... ball position...slice....., move ball forward, hook... move ball backward, grip and foot postion , in my opinion go together, everything we do tries to correct the club face at impact as you swing around your front leg.. I personally use the single plane golf swing to eliminate a timing issue with the closed or open club face. I have been golfing for about 16 years, am 76 years old, drives are about 210 yards and I consistently hit in the low 90's ( pretty much a bogey player). Putting is the worst part of my game as I have a problem getting low enough to read the greens. I walk as I have had 5 knee replacements and not a lot of mobility and need to exercise my knee to keep it moving.
    Enjoy watching your videos and try to incorporate as much as I can but as I said I have consolidated a lot of information.
    Hope to hear what you have to say.
    Jim

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi - i think you are right. Yeah there is a lot of information about there on youtube and it can sometimes be tricky to focus, i would go through your game and address your pain points and search for them and focus on one thing at a time. (remember when searching watch my videos and no one else’s 😉 😉

  • @orkayen
    @orkayen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, Alex. When you address the ball with driver, do you keep the center of the driver head to center of your stance or closer to the ball? The distance between center of the stance to ball position is around 9 inches. The driver head is around 6 inches. So, the distance between the ball to the club face is around 5.5 inches. Do you keep the hip bump and shoulder tilt for all driver swings? If so, does the swing arc change accordingly?

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Okay i would watch this video th-cam.com/video/UiN4h4zewVA/w-d-xo.html this is something i did about 3 years ago but it goes through the basics and i think that would really
      help

  • @robertcuomo7084
    @robertcuomo7084 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hhmm, club behind the hands. Sounds super simple. Off to the range ASAP.

  • @faemow5380
    @faemow5380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I guess i will try this trick out. I always thought it was not getting the left hip to clear or the hands not turning over quickly enough during downswing.

  • @dafaidking89
    @dafaidking89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex can you show us the Bryson technique he uses When he uses a driver. Great channel !

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi!! Great idea keep your eyes on the channel

  • @edwardbrown6245
    @edwardbrown6245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great drill Alex ..I personal need more work of feeling the wall behind me and dragging the club down frist

  • @johndunsmore430
    @johndunsmore430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Alex I'm struggling with closing the face while hitting in to out ,I just can't get the feel.i can swing in to out hit inside of ball but my face is pointing where I hit it ,so straight push.i just can't swing out with closed face,,any tips or could you do a video, I know a lot of golfers struggle with this

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just your lucky day John!!!! Todays upload will 100% help th-cam.com/video/Q49klBGWX9s/w-d-xo.html

  • @davec8730
    @davec8730 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you not aid the build-up of creating an inside to outside swing path by allowing your rear foot to withdraw backwards (towards the heel)?
    looking to gradually lessen that withdrawal of the rear foot as you gain comfort with the change of swing path.

  • @Johnlee-jy9hu
    @Johnlee-jy9hu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great 👍🏼

  • @nathanlake5556
    @nathanlake5556 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex. Please do a video on putting. As a high handicap golfer I find that standing further away from the ball when putting I get better putts. So is ball above the the eye line a myth . Thanks.

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Nathan - one coming this week!!! Keep your eyes on the channel!

  • @stratorunner1
    @stratorunner1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankiuu !

  • @scruffymcmuffin9441
    @scruffymcmuffin9441 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the content! Big question that has concerned me for a while. I hit my driver pretty straight and consistently. I average carry around 270 yds but my drives are very high. I feel like I get no roll and launch the ball way too high. I tried adjusting shafts and lofts but still happens. Any tips to level out launch on the driver?

    • @fuzzybanana3870
      @fuzzybanana3870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tee it lower, simple as that. You obviously are hitting up so just tee it lower. You could also move ball back in stance just a bit to hit without so much upswing. Try 1, both, or a combination.

  • @williekelty5601
    @williekelty5601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes Sir!!!

  • @neilralph5697
    @neilralph5697 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    well all i can say is ill give it a go never been able to hit a draw. usual babe fade with the big slice on occasions . great tips

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Neil th-cam.com/video/RRCy1MccHdk/w-d-xo.html

  • @jcombs2266
    @jcombs2266 ปีที่แล้ว

    OK Alex, you are hereby commanded to move to New Braunfels, Texas! Please?

  • @williewalker6277
    @williewalker6277 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good deal

  • @alanchaddnewzealand6424
    @alanchaddnewzealand6424 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Alex , I’ve tried this drill which works for a bit ,then all of a sudden I start hitting a couple hard left. It’s so frustrating. 😡 why is this ?

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Alan, just getting it too closed please keep going with it then rain it back

    • @sande242
      @sande242 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexElliottGolf
      Rein as in riding a horse .
      Nice video I like your gears concept for the slowing it down part , my best drives lately I haven't gotten out of 3rd gear .

  • @bigdub4k725
    @bigdub4k725 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch a video or two then head to the course. First three holes I’m hitting the driver straight then the rest of the round I’m right back to slicing 🙁

  • @dddang
    @dddang ปีที่แล้ว

    the first shot is my problem right now

  • @robertkopishke3426
    @robertkopishke3426 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about a hook?

  • @briggs13a
    @briggs13a 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    set up with your back foot 2 feet behind your front and move ball back in your stance and you wont slice.Hit buckets with only your right hand.You will learn to draw the ball.

  • @sarahthule3034
    @sarahthule3034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blocks and shanks incoming. You kick a ball with your foot . You don't hit a golf ball with your arms. Trying to hit a draw consistently is the worst thing to teach an amateur.. Even pros want to hit a fade because it's more natural and consistent. Only hit a draw when absolutely necessary

  • @flipdawhip2573
    @flipdawhip2573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shit don't work for me bruv

  • @otherone1234
    @otherone1234 ปีที่แล้ว

    how the hell can this relatively small dude hit the ball so easy, and it flies 300 yards? Can this even be real? I'm way bigger and VERY strong (i actually won an arm wrestling competition in the army where 1000 dudes were competing, so I'm probably in top 5% of men as far as strength) and the most I ever carry was 250 yards, and 90% of the time I only get 220 lol

  • @MrSmashmouth07
    @MrSmashmouth07 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ahh man this was a waste