This 2 SECOND Tip Will Add 30+ Yards To Your Drives
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ต.ค. 2022
- In this video Ali shows you how a 2 second tip will add 30+ yards to your drives with a slight change at set up. Hitting up on the ball with driver is essential to maximise driver distance and so many golfers get this wrong.
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This has got to be the best tip I've ever seen online. It has transformed my scoring, instead of the gentle hook that featured 3 or 4 times a round I now find the fairway off most drives. Straight and accurate, I don't care about the "hit it further" bit, it's the playing the second shot from the fairway every time that counts. Well done Ali, love this tip.
Agreed! Being able to cut out most of those frustrating shots from the rough or having to take a drop because you can’t find your ball is invaluable. I would rather sacrifice a few yards for accuracy, especially now that I have gotten back into golf after a 15 year hiatus.
@@chuckspoor592 I'd encourage you to read Mark Broadie's Every Shot Counts
that took waaaay longer than 2 seconds.
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Lmfao I saw the duration of the video and I thought there is no way this is a 2 second tip
Hello Ali. what a great explanation you have given me among other things. I started practicing with the tips you gave. I just hit straight again instead of slice. I am now also more confident behind the ball where I just put the driver slightly in the middle instead of immediately behind the ball. I also notice it in my shoulders. Thank you and greetings from the Netherlands.
What a wonderful piece of advice. After many hundreds of hours of wedge practice, my irons/driver ball position started to creep backwards. My son noticed and I"ve started to play further forward - quite a mind shift but with overall pleasing results. I'm struggling a bit with distance these days - now only probably around 220/230m (240/250y) but this is helping. I can't wait to put this piece of excellent advice into action (and outdrive my son!). Big thanks from Sydney - Dave
This is the type of thing that makes you look back at your habits and assess what you are doing. A great reminder of the formula for good drives and what you need to do to execute them. Thank you!
I thought about this today. I remembered Fred Couples once said his teacher got him to set the club almost a foot behind the ball at address to keep him from taking it so outside at the beginning. Helped me so much today! Really straightened my flight out and kept me from slicing too much. Gets the path coming more from the inside. Great tip Ali
Thx’ Makes sense..address the toe, and 6~8” back.. sounds like my ‘24 opening game plan 🏌️♂️..from the inside like our FC buddy🚀
Cuz’ these heel strikers spinning 😵💫 the hosel tips / repairs required on these huge headed drivers - Ain’t working🚫
I’ve been doing this the last couple rounds and it has worked amazingly! I knew I had a slightly descending angle of attack, but never understood how simple the fix could be. Thanks!
I've been searching for a tip like this for 6 months. During my club fitting I saw that my attack angle with the driver was 3-4 degrees down every swing even though I felt like I was hitting upwards. No matter how hard I tried I could not get my path on the positive side. Every now and then I would get to +1 degree. It felt like I was at 20 degrees and swinging straight up in the air. The ball actually did go 20 plus yards farther, but I just couldn't repeat it no matter how hard I tried. This tip looks so simple and makes sense. I'm heading to my simulator now and giving it a try. More to come 😊.
Great video Ali! I went in for a driver fitting this week. Discovered TSR1 gave me 15 yards carry over current Ping G. I was extactic until I saw on launch monitor that I was hitting 2.5 degrees down even though I thought I was hitting up. Club fitters solution was to move me to a lower lofted driver to take advantage of my downward strike. Needless to say I didn't get along well with this change. No purchase as my goal was to figure out how to properly hit up with the big stick before entertaining a club change. I saw your video and went to range and was very impressed on how this helped with strike and my ability to hit a draw. Thanks for the great tip! The quest for more distance conntinues!
I could relate to this so tested it out at the driving range last week and then on the course at the weekend and WOW!!! Driving went from being a problematic part of my recent game to a strength again - really great to have something so easy to implement and with such positive results- thanks & now a subscriber :)
Turned it off after 60seconds
Fabulous tip Ali! Nice little, easy to incorporate set up change. I'll try it this week in my range session.
Great lesson! I'm currently struggling with hitting the driver. I cannot wait to get out and implement some of these techniques!
I started doing this a couple of months ago before seeing this video and my handicap came down from 3 to 1 in that time (and I'm 66 years old). An absolute game changer for me as I have never hit it so solid. I study Moe Norman and it's right there in plain sight in his address position. This may only be a 2 second tip but it could end years of frustration!
Off 1 at 66? You must have sold your soul to the Devil?
Getting swing tips from youtube is not often a fruitful endeavor, but this video turned out to be the exception. I was doing exactly what you were saying when driving - I had a tilt at address, had the ball at my front heel, but, although I knew you swing up with the driver, this video made me realize I hadn't actually been doing it. The lightbulb went off when I realized my shots were low and only around 200 yards, just like the one you hit with the club moving downward. Wow. I didn't really understand that I wasn't getting proper loft on the ball, and it was because my club was probably actually moving down at impact. I tried your tip out on the course, and although I had a couple mishits where I hit the ground before the ball, the majority of strikes flew so much better than they had been - higher, further, and somehow straighter. I finally felt l was swinging driver the way it was meant to be swung, utilizing its loft. This was such a helpful tip that saw immediate benefits to my game as a newer golfer. Thank you, Ali!!
Great video!
Angry at my constant slice, I went to the range, with a bushel of balls. I picked a target that was about 150 yards away, and hit about 50 balls, using a full, but very easy swing. The ball started to go amazingly straight, as distance was not really my goal. I then played a draw, and a fade, and then a bunch more, straight shots, and it got easier and easier. Then I started to put some power behind my shots, until eventually, I started hitting the fence.
It was a beautiful day, and it knocked a lot of strokes off of my scorecard.
The real ball is a lot scarier than a range ball, so I go to the range once in a while and repeat that process. It really builds confidence, and good shots lead to more good shots, always!
Do that in the evening, sleep well and go back and do exactly the same at 10am next day.
I incorporated your lesson with a stronger grip and OMG…what a difference! Adding 30-40 yds and much better control. Everything just clicked. A huge thank you Ali
This tip helped so much today. I was doing exactly what you described before - keeping ball forward but still hitting a very low ball flight. Made this change and feel and hit much further with a high draw!
Me too... It's my exact problem and so for, it really seems to help.
This was the tip I was looking for. Finally someone was able to give a quick and simple demonstration on how to hit up on the ball. Practicing and learning it takes some repetition but it works. I am driving the ball much further and straighter as well. It’s still feels different and will take some time to groove into my swing, but I am seeing positive instant results. Thanks
This is one of the truly genius videos I've seen addressing the driver swing. I watched it, then practiced on the range for about 30 minutes and then played a round of golf with my 29 year old son. I'm 65 and kept up with him in driving distance all day; I'm normally 30 to 40 yards behind him. Not only that, I hit the ball straighter and didn't miss a fairway!
OK I just got back from a round of golf and here's my experience. Over the last year I've been concentrating setting up and swinging as he describes with moderate success. Today I did one thing different. At address and reading to swing instead of looking at the ball I focused on looking at the ground 4 inches behind the ball. Results were excellent ball flight and drives were around 25 yards longer. I think for me looking at the ball was subconsciously making me hit the ball slightly on the down swing or hitting with level contact. Glad I watched this video last night.
Haha, I just literally submitted that question on where to look. So, I decided to scroll through the responses. Your answer is what I expected and it makes total sense.
@@bradpetty7841 yea it works just like everything else in golf. Once you think you got it figured out it slowly falls apart. But hey if golf was easy it wouldn't hold my attention for very long.
Thanks. Very helpful. Just a clarification. Do you keep your eye position in the same place as where you place the club head?
I used to hit a push fade. Thirty years ago I went to driving range and got a five gallon bucket of balls and started experimenting on how to get rid of the fade. Started out placing ball on tee with another tee 2 inches behind it. Set up to back tee and focused on back tee. Found out my sweet spot is about 5 inches behind the ball. At 70 years old I am still hitting 300 yard drives several times a week, average is 260 to 285. This tee system also works with irons. 5 iron 1 inch behind ball, 7 iron front edge of ball, 8 iron 1 inch in front of ball.
@@garyduncan4501very interesting is that where your eyes are looking is that what you mean?
I really like this tip, I’ve been struggling a bit with angle of attack so hopefully this drill helps. Can’t wait to try it!
Thank you for this. It works. I saw it on The Average Golfer, who said clearly he got it from you and provided the link to your video. I am 82, have played for over 60 years, have a 16-17 handicap. Of course I have lost distance with age. But I have been working hard on improving my swing mechanics and speed in order to get carry back to 200 yards or more and total distance to 225 or better. I happened to apply your tip halfway through practice with driver at the PGA Superstore in Rockville, Maryland where I can get actual data from their Foresight GC Hawk launch monitors. I have been using two drivers. My usual one is a Callaway Epic GBB Sub Zero 10.5 degree with a Graphite Design Tour AD-IZ 5 R1 (regular plus) 54 gram shaft. The other is a 10.5 degree XXIO X black, 2019 version with orange trim, not the newer one with green trim, recently bought in mint condition for a bargain price. It has a Miyazaki AX-1 47 gram stiff shaft (International Flex Code 4333, which is really stiff minus).
Before results (with ProV1x ball): With Callaway driver, ball speed 117.3, carry 190, total 212. Best single shot ball speed 120.6, carry 198 total 218. On other days, I have occasionally hit 205 carry, but that has become frustratingly rare. With XXIO driver, ball speed 118.7, carry 191, total 210, best single shot ball speed 118.9, carry 196, total 215. Meh.
After results, using your setup tip, with XXIO driver: ball speed 122.1, carry 205, total 228, single best shot ball speed 124.2, carry 209, total 234. I was overjoyed.
To be fair, part of the improvement was due to my applying instructions on right arm adduction and external rotation advice from another favorite, Eric Cogorno, from a June 4 video titled "The TRICK To Leading With The Right Arm In The Downswing," as well as other advice that in order to make a correct rotation you absolutely must first get your weight on to the lead leg/foot, if your weight stays on both feet or back, you will just spin the hips, throw the swing off and lose power. I was also reminding myself to brace the trail leg, turn the right hip back, and turn the shoulders more fully back even if it initially feels exaggerated. All things easy to forget. But regardless, it was only after using your address tip that I got a sudden 14 yard improvement in carry. So thank you. And thank Andy.
Excellent tip! I had Sciatic Surgery a few years ago to try and take the pain out of the swing. So, out of reflex, I began to slide forward and started to hit lots of low & inconsistent drives but as I like to say, physical pain is very persuasive. I've known for some time that I must keep behind the ball until after its hit. If we ever get some good weather I intend to hit a small bucked a day, if my back allows, to try and correct my slide forward swing...
This is probably the best tip I ever saw on youtube. I was doing exactly what you said, hitting a very low ball. Now i am getting the ball in the air and I think I gained 5-7 yards.
Wow! Thanks so much for this tip.. tried it today and changed everything!! This simple tip changed my often drivers that slice to hitting it down the center of the fairway with added carry!! Thank you AliTaylorGolf!
What you describe in this video is EXACTLY what I was doing. I had the ball forward in my stance as I tried to hit up on the ball. However, tee balls often went low and to the left. I felt I was hitting the ball hard, but the ball was going nowhere. I tried harder and harder to hit up on the ball. No success. Yes, at address I had the clubhead right behind the ball just as you said. Making this simple adjustment makes a huge difference. My tee ball is now going straight and it is higher. This is crazy in that such a simple and quick adjustment can have such a major impact. Thanks so much.
I was doing this from time to time, just felt like a better start position. And every now and then I'd carry 270 -280 and then back to 255to265 . I couldn't figure out why Your video was excellent in explaining what happens with the different setups and path variables. Ball speed and all numbers are up . Probably the best distance tip online!
Fantastic! Very good instructions for driving and finding the lowest point in the swing. Perfect for me and must test it as I am struggling with this with my driver. Thanks!
First time join the channel and it's the most easiest way to figure out the concept you should bring into your mind when shaping the swing. subscribed and thanks for the sharing
This is one of the best tips I have ever tried. I have been struggling for years with casting from the top of the backswing and coming down too steeply, not catching the ball on the way up. Now I am consistently launching the ball so welll I have had to dial down the loft on my driver. Thank you so much Ali.
Glad it helped!
I began doing this many months ago, not specifically to change my angle of attack, but to square my shoulders, which had been open to where I was aiming. It's so easy for little things, like alignment, to creep into our swings!
I just realized how open my shoulders were to my target. Fixing that has helped a lot.
Playing tomorrow, will give it a try. I was struggling getting off the tee box this year. Thanks for the videos !
Exactly what I’m struggling with. Great explanation and very easy to understand. Your videos are the best 👍👍👍
I am a 77-year-old golfer that has only been playing for about 8 years. I started to use the method about a week ago and it has increased by drivers' distance by about 10+ yards and getting better. It also works if you're hitting your 3 or 5 wood odd that "T" also. Thanks.
Hey, just wanted to say "THANKS" for the tip on how to hit better drives and add yardage. I played in a senior tournament event (I'm 65 yo) on Monday (10/9/23) and tried your advice for the first time and ...WOW...it really worked. I usually hit my drives around 220-230. After the first few attempts at finding the right tempo and balance, I was hitting 260-270 yard drives with relative ease. Blasting way past the others in my group and hearing "damn..." from each of them. Haven't done that in a LONG time. :)
This makes total sense to me. I carry my 7 iron 165 yet my drivers are weak slappy cuts which only carry 230 yds tops. I've never got on with long shafted modern drivers but this feels like the way forward. Billy Horschel has his driver set a good way back of the ball and it works for him. Time for practice! Thanks.
I am practicing this technique & it really does work for me . I’m also taking note about your tip to swing more from the inside .that’s not quite nailed yet but working on it . 👍
Thank you for the great tip and I finally realized why some of my shots are so low but some of them are high and long. Very good tip and I will keep on practicing.
Been struggling getting distance with driver, typically between 220 and 240 max. Tried this tip on the course yesterday and easily hit 275-285 for the first time in years. Mind blown!! Was definately hitting down on the driver swing. Still trying to digest the result but I'm guessing just hitting up on the driver has added the yardage. As an added benefit I was able to hit the ball straigher too. Got a little cocky later in the round and started swinging to hard and brought back coming over the top. Will definately continue working with this. Great stuff brother!!!
Are you turning pro soon? The way you are learning, you might over take tiger wood soon. Some people are so into themselves!! You are one of them!!
@@nicklee5324 haha. I wish. Not at all consistent enough for that. Low 80s one day, 90s the next 😩
@@nicklee5324 Tiger cant drive worth a crap. Look what he did to his leg by flipping his car. lol Now he screwed up his golfing career , and only has a billion $$ to live on.
I started doing this a few months ago. I also drew a straight line on the ball; when I tee it up I put the line about a 1/4 back of straight up so it makes me think “hit up” on the ball. Helped me a ton. Thanks for the great videos.
Makes total sense! Can't wait to try this 'simple' fix to my drives low trajectory tendency. Thanks for the tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Really good done. Will practice this as from tomorrow! I have the inside out swing already but still not the length… yet… to avoid outside in path, I move the right foot one inch back and the inside out come more naturally
Very succinctly explained. I've watched 50 vids today and this was the best explanation I've seen. I'm going to sub.
Great video! That was a joy to see! This has really helped me remember a good driver swing! Thanks 🙏
I watched this video today and tried this on the course tonight. Wish I would’ve had time for the range prior but this technique really works. I and my friends were completely amazed. Hit some really good drives and farther even with the cooler temps. Can hardly wait until the weather is warmer and the ball travels farther. I even used this technique with my long irons.
Not sure how it could work with long irons..... off the tee?
Been setting up behind the ball ever since I watched Mo Norman drive field goals ball after ball after ball.. Great to see a modern take on a solid approach.
You single planing it?
WOW! best tip EVER! I am 72 yo struggling with driver for some time now and blown out to genuine 30+ handicap. Tried this today and was crushing my drives and STRAIGHT! Setting up clubface behind the ball and keeping your eye on the ball as you swing and release promotes much higher club speed/ height and CONFIDENCE! Playing partners mouths dropped open as I regularly matched our longest hitter (my younger bro in law). Tried similar behind ball set up on irons/ hybrids and couldn't believe how much purer you hit the ball! Most enjoyable game in a long, long time. Can't believe how I've never heard/been shown this tip before. Thank you, thank you Ali
This doesnt work with irons or hybrids. You should be hitting down with them.
Thanks. Been struggling with distance due to injuries. It felt like I was just working too hard to get a good strike. This trick really helped.
This changed my driver game immediately. I first saw Moe Norman doing this, then George Bryant. But, I didn’t understand why until this video. He explained it perfectly. You have to hit to the right with an in to out swing because you’re going to start hitting draws. I went from 230 to 260 the first time I tried to hit this way.
Thank you for this. Just recently bought a new driver which I am trying to get used to and I do believe this may well solve a large chunk of my strike problems.
One of your best vids. I will be giving this a go. Big Thanks for this one Ali..👍
Awesome tip! Will definitely try it! 👏👏👏👏 Thank you!
Very solid and great information, thanks for putting this together.
So many people have useless body movements trying to "help" a shot, or the dreaded lower hand death grip that prevents the clubhead from coming through on bottom for best speed. If we trust our setup, a golf ball is just something in the way of a good swing. Really. With that in mind, this is a good video tip.
I can tell you that for me [decades ago] I learned to hit my driver by accident: pulled it out of the bag thinking it was my 3W... and swung it as such, not trying to crutch anything - just a relaxed shot, and the result was "wow". Until that day, I had really struggled.
Another great tip and can't wait to try it out. One thing I couldn't hear on the video was at address do you look at the back of the ball or the clubhead? Thanks in advance Ali.
Tried this last night and it was a little bit of magic. I was doing nearly the same things to get the ball in the air but I had a two way miss and still hit down alot. I dont know why this works and I dont want to think about it :) Just grip it and rip it. It was so fun seeing how high and far my driver went! I hit one 270 which is by far my personal best. Thanks and subsribed!
Great tip! Will give it a try. Thanks.
Very Good info. I watch alot of golf instructional videos and this is the only one I have seen that describes the reason why golfers aren't getting the best results. Thanks.
Makes a lot of sense! I'll give it a try. Thanks so much.
I tried this and picked up 40 plus yards with little effort. What a difference it makes.
Always play with a guy use to who out drive me. Not anymore.
What a feeling!!
This is a great tip! My teenage son is just starting to play. His driver speed is between 115-117. When he hits it well, he’s carrying 300…but, most of them are squibblers to the left (his left handed). I had him move the ball up farther and farther to try and hit up on it and even with the ball outside his lead foot by 2 inches, he was still coming down on it…we’ll have to try this and see how it works! Thanks!
How did it go for him? I'm a lefty as well so keen to see how well this translates.
Amazing! These techniques have really improved my game and why you are currently only at 100k+ subscribers, I just don't understand. Your tips are always very easy to understand and immediately applicable and your positive attitude and professional demeanor are always uplifting and inspiring. People, hit the subscribe button and give well-deserved thanks to this guy! Thanks again for helping me push closer to breaking 80! Exciting!
Thank you, hopefully the videos are helping lots of golfers and the subscribers will grow as a result. Let me know when you break 80.
Cracking quick tip Ali, worked with this my my club range, gained some distance but hit much straighter, better shaped drives,, quality..
This makes so much sense, thanks
I've been doing this for the last year and suggesting it to a lot of my friends on the golf course especially when they slice right, such a quick fix. It goes straighter and further. If you're pulling it left a lot something that I've found that works for me to straighten back out... is to start with the club on the side of the ball on the backswing, for some reason when I come through it'll go straight or right instead of left. I always need slight adjustments depending on the given day.
Wow I’ve never considered doing this. Definitely going to test it out!
Great easily understandable explanation.
I’ve been setting my club head with the driver 2” behind plus set at where the toe of the driver is! It always works for me when I’m consistent.
Great tip. Higher ball flight, more distance, better consistency and a bit of a draw. Feels so solid through the ball.
great advice, can't wait to try!
I like this! I like this a lot! My miss is over the top and this is a good way to get my swing back in shape when it starts getting a bit too steep!
Great tip...gitting the right tee high is very important also..I tend to top the ball if not in the right set up...or pop it up like a fool ball....Practice and timing is also very important...Thanks for showing this tip....
This is exactly what I was trying as the swing and setup feel more similar to the iron swing. Leaning the back shoulder down and trying to rotate feels so awkward. I was thinking what if I just line up the club in the center which will make me hit up and I can turn my body more comfortably. Definitely keeps the back from hurting and also stops hitting down on the ball.
Really useful tip - thanks! Will try this at the range next time.
Great vid. I will try this at the range today.
Sounds good, i try it this evening on the range. thx a lot
I’ve got to try this thanks for the great time !
Thanks good tips. When I start hitting up and to the right I have a problem releasing the club and sometimes also push to the right. What is your fix?
That's a great help. Because I know I have been hitting down at impact. Thanks 👍
I have been doing this with my driver, and it has been wonderful. Recently started doing it with my irons - but not as much space - and I'm getting crispy contact.
Need to try this. I recently played with a scratch golfer who told me that for someone that can break 80, I was the WORST driver of a golf ball he'd ever seen 🤣 I've been listening to everybody saying 'practice the short game, practice the short game' and I have for the last 5 years, which is why I can break 80, but my low-hanging fruit is now the driver. I'm lucky to hit a weak fade 180 yds, so a bit of room for improvement you might say . . . .
I’ve been using this technique for the last 3 rounds now and it’s been a game changer! Added 30+ yards to my drive - thanks for this!
This is exactly what I needed to see. Thanks very much. It has made a huge difference to my game. Can you suggest why I would be topping my fairway woods and hybrids?
Great drill ..never thought about the left shoulder staying Alway being higher ..I watch it over and over can .. it does work
Excellent advice thank you
Dang I was just doing that at the range today. Had some good high ones and some low ones. Makes sense. Thanks.
Hi. Your suggestion of increasing the distance between ball and driver helped immediately, so thanks for the tip
Happy to help
Awesome tip it really works, Thanks!!
Great tip! Thanks!
Nice big help for me as 1st-time golfer
Awesome video. Really helped.thx
Very helpful. Thank you
very helpful - Thank you!
Nice video. I started doing this a few years ago for the same reason, I wanted the bottom of my swing to be behind the ball and have the clubhead moving UP at impact. I'm 75 years old now and I came up with this idea all on my own. Never heard of this tip from a golf instructor until today. I'm glad you caught up to what I've been doing for at least 10 years now. Better late than never I guess.
I’ve seen people doing it on the course. Will be trying it at the range nice time
I can’t wait to try this out - it pinpoints my two biggest problems with the driver, hitting up on it and fixing my hook (hopefully)
Great tip and explanation!
I tried this on a very wet course and my drives were going 20-30 yards further than drives in perfect condition. Thanks for the great tip!
This works!!! I was told to do this bcuz I was hitting down on the ball. I made this adjustment and instantly I was hitting it 30 yards further. No lie!!! I was stuck at 255 and now I’m crushing it 285!!
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing this wonderful technique. It works!
You're welcome!
What's funny is, I've had instructor's try to get me to place the driver head behind the ball or at least closer than the middle of my stance. I've done that since the first time I picked up a driver and had no idea what I was doing. Now I'm 40 years older and have lost some distance but I can still squeeze out 300 yards on the par 5's and long par 4's, (not that I'd want to swing like that all day)! Normally I try to feel like I'm swing at 70° to 75° throughout the bag and dial it up to 85° with driver, on the long par 4's and par 5's.