That is a fabulous tip and great set of drills to learn what I think is the key to distance and accuracy in the golf swing: starting the downswing by turning your hips while delaying the turn of your shoulders. Thank you!!
Yes, this is huge yet no one talks about it. No wonder people are not improving. They are not working on very important elements in the swing. I think people here are getting the picture.
We had a distortion issue. Found out when I got home. Nothing I can do about it. I editing that one for 4 hours trying to make it better. This is on about 6 tips. After that it will not occur. Just turn your speakers down a little.
On your downswing, do you feel a lot of connection between your arms and chest? It seems that without some connection the arms could come down with excess variation.
There is connection there but in no way am I thinking about it. I am totally thinking about the leg drive and not trying to hit the ball in any way with my arms. I think you are fine in this area. Just don’t jam them too much into your body as you come down.
I’m totally thinking about hitting the ball with the leg trigger, but I’m thinking that I sometimes lose connection at the top. When this happens, it seems like the club can go anywhere. When I feel connected, it seems a lot easier to torque up on the backswing, and then let the lower body sling everything through to a good finish. That seems to keep the club on plan, and naturally takes a full divot.
Sounds good. I really can’t see you becoming disconnected at the top. Your swing is shorter. Longer swingers would run the risk of this not shorter backswings. Feel connected but not too connected otherwise you will take it too deep inside.
I have a question about the weight shift from right leg to left leg since there is a slight weight increase on the right leg at top of back swing. Does this happen at same time as the initial hip rotation? Does rotating the hips the first 45 degrees include the weight transfer to left leg or is it two moves done at the same time?
He weight shift is gradual not immediate into this left leg. If you immediately shift left you will tilt your body left thus coming over the top.
I am never thinking about shifting my weight. I am thinking about turning knowing full well the shift will occur i I end up in the “Touch the Legs” position and on the very tip of my back toe.
As I have said in the past, o get the feeling just throw some ball s overhand out in front of you. This is the same shift and turn you would do in a golf swing. When throwing a ball you would not immediately shift left. If you did you would be the worst thrower in the world.
I travel a lot so i bought the momentus traveler training club. Worked out with it for a few days and then went and played. The first few holes i was a machine, the muscle memory took over and it felt great. well that soon went away and the fourth hole and on i pull hooked every tee shot and almost all my approaches. Ive been following you for quite some time so i know the deal. Am i using the trainer club wrong? Ive been grinding on your teachings for quite a while and i feel like i just lost all of it with this club..I was working to low 80s, and now i cant break 100. any ideas?
Losing it happens to everyone. I have done numerous tips on this and it is to be expected.
What happened was you started out great. In doing so, you thought you “got it.” This is the kiss of death. Thinking like this caused you to start swinging way too hard. This caused you to lose your swing.
With the Momentus you should be holding it off the ground the amount it is shorter than a real club. Then you are setting swing positions looking for the feedback I suggest.
Losing it is really not a big deal. Just follow the tip above and you will get it back in no time.
Thanks for the speedy reply. Anything in the works as far as watching you play a few holes and show us how you approach the holes in real time? like a playing lessons from the pros kind of thing?
Paul when taking your club to the top of the backswing is there anything we can do to prevent one from cupping the forward wrist before starting the downswing? I hit some balls indoors today and I found myself cupping my left wrist at the top.Todays tip is one I will work on to help get my hips moving back to the ball like the pros. This is a great drill for the travel club. Thank you.
This video is one OF THE Basic moves Paul teaches :it does work wonderfully (For me )
I train daily on this move with THE tubings (2 or 3 ) OF MIKE BAUMAN (THE ULTIMATE SWING TRAINER ,device recommendedby by PAUL ).
You d
Hi Paul!
When I right now here in my living room tried this drill I suddenly realized that I have tendency to slide when I try to turn (or even think I
You should be watching yourself in a mirror and focus on the positions as well as the feedback I provide. If you look great at setup, at the top and in the follow through you will have a great swing.
You are hitting 200 balls per day huh? If you are working on your swing positions properly this should be taking you about 2.5 hours to hit this amount of balls (caught ya). So stop hitting so many balls. Do more practice swings (doing it right) than actual balls you hit. If you are hitting that many balls and not getting to a new level you are doing it wrong 3:1. You need to immediately start doing it right 3:1.
Over turning hips going back is my huge nemesis – 60 degrees versus 45. Working to make 45 a habit, however, when I don’t watch for it – my, how it screws up that shot!!!!!
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25 Responses to “Pro Versus Am – First 45 Degrees”
January 20, 2014
JimMerwin1-19-14
Hi, Paul.
That is a fabulous tip and great set of drills to learn what I think is the key to distance and accuracy in the golf swing: starting the downswing by turning your hips while delaying the turn of your shoulders. Thank you!!
JimMerwin
January 20, 2014
Paul WilsonJim,
Yes, this is huge yet no one talks about it. No wonder people are not improving. They are not working on very important elements in the swing. I think people here are getting the picture.
January 20, 2014
DOUGTANZERWHATS WITH YOUR MICROPHONE?
January 20, 2014
Paul WilsonDoug,
We had a distortion issue. Found out when I got home. Nothing I can do about it. I editing that one for 4 hours trying to make it better. This is on about 6 tips. After that it will not occur. Just turn your speakers down a little.
January 20, 2014
JaySchwarzPaul,
On your downswing, do you feel a lot of connection between your arms and chest? It seems that without some connection the arms could come down with excess variation.
January 21, 2014
Paul WilsonJay,
There is connection there but in no way am I thinking about it. I am totally thinking about the leg drive and not trying to hit the ball in any way with my arms. I think you are fine in this area. Just don’t jam them too much into your body as you come down.
January 21, 2014
JaySchwarzI’m totally thinking about hitting the ball with the leg trigger, but I’m thinking that I sometimes lose connection at the top. When this happens, it seems like the club can go anywhere. When I feel connected, it seems a lot easier to torque up on the backswing, and then let the lower body sling everything through to a good finish. That seems to keep the club on plan, and naturally takes a full divot.
On the wrong track?
Thanks!
January 23, 2014
Paul WilsonJay,
Sounds good. I really can’t see you becoming disconnected at the top. Your swing is shorter. Longer swingers would run the risk of this not shorter backswings. Feel connected but not too connected otherwise you will take it too deep inside.
January 23, 2014
JaySchwarzGot it. Thanks.
January 20, 2014
MichaelGeistPaul,
I have a question about the weight shift from right leg to left leg since there is a slight weight increase on the right leg at top of back swing. Does this happen at same time as the initial hip rotation? Does rotating the hips the first 45 degrees include the weight transfer to left leg or is it two moves done at the same time?
January 21, 2014
Paul WilsonMicheal,
He weight shift is gradual not immediate into this left leg. If you immediately shift left you will tilt your body left thus coming over the top.
I am never thinking about shifting my weight. I am thinking about turning knowing full well the shift will occur i I end up in the “Touch the Legs” position and on the very tip of my back toe.
As I have said in the past, o get the feeling just throw some ball s overhand out in front of you. This is the same shift and turn you would do in a golf swing. When throwing a ball you would not immediately shift left. If you did you would be the worst thrower in the world.
Watch:
It
January 20, 2014
JasonBostPaul,
I travel a lot so i bought the momentus traveler training club. Worked out with it for a few days and then went and played. The first few holes i was a machine, the muscle memory took over and it felt great. well that soon went away and the fourth hole and on i pull hooked every tee shot and almost all my approaches. Ive been following you for quite some time so i know the deal. Am i using the trainer club wrong? Ive been grinding on your teachings for quite a while and i feel like i just lost all of it with this club..I was working to low 80s, and now i cant break 100. any ideas?
January 21, 2014
Paul WilsonJason,
Losing it happens to everyone. I have done numerous tips on this and it is to be expected.
What happened was you started out great. In doing so, you thought you “got it.” This is the kiss of death. Thinking like this caused you to start swinging way too hard. This caused you to lose your swing.
Watch:
Lose Your Swing: https://ignitiongolf.com/lose-your-golf-swing
When to Regroup: https://ignitiongolf.com/when-to-regroup/
How To Take Your Swing From The Range To The Course: https://ignitiongolf.com/swing-range/
Information Overload: https://ignitiongolf.com/cure-information-overload
What To Think About When You Play: https://ignitiongolf.com/what-to-think-when-playing/
With the Momentus you should be holding it off the ground the amount it is shorter than a real club. Then you are setting swing positions looking for the feedback I suggest.
Losing it is really not a big deal. Just follow the tip above and you will get it back in no time.
January 21, 2014
JasonBostThanks for the speedy reply. Anything in the works as far as watching you play a few holes and show us how you approach the holes in real time? like a playing lessons from the pros kind of thing?
January 21, 2014
HarveyKirkPaul when taking your club to the top of the backswing is there anything we can do to prevent one from cupping the forward wrist before starting the downswing? I hit some balls indoors today and I found myself cupping my left wrist at the top.Todays tip is one I will work on to help get my hips moving back to the ball like the pros. This is a great drill for the travel club. Thank you.
January 23, 2014
Paul WilsonHarvey,
If you are over-cupping you have a grip issue. I did a tip on this here:
How To Stop Over-Cupping At The Top of the Backswing: https://ignitiongolf.com/stop-over-cupping-at-top/
January 21, 2014
RaymondCHASTELThis video is one OF THE Basic moves Paul teaches :it does work wonderfully (For me )
I train daily on this move with THE tubings (2 or 3 ) OF MIKE BAUMAN (THE ULTIMATE SWING TRAINER ,device recommendedby by PAUL ).
You d
January 23, 2014
Paul WilsonRaymond,
Thanks for the support. I have surpassed Hogan now! Yes!!!
January 21, 2014
LottaLiljegrenHi Paul!
When I right now here in my living room tried this drill I suddenly realized that I have tendency to slide when I try to turn (or even think I
January 23, 2014
Paul WilsonLotta,
You should be watching yourself in a mirror and focus on the positions as well as the feedback I provide. If you look great at setup, at the top and in the follow through you will have a great swing.
January 22, 2014
GeraldJoyceHey Paul,
Boy this is where I am now!
I can do it on the range with a mirror but on the course I revert back to starting down with upper body.
Hitting about 200 balls a day but it only transfers about one out three swings so I go from pro to amature during every round.
Wonder if I should place my left leg more forward as I can not touch with my right knee.
Best regards, JJ
January 23, 2014
Paul WilsonGerald,
You are hitting 200 balls per day huh? If you are working on your swing positions properly this should be taking you about 2.5 hours to hit this amount of balls (caught ya). So stop hitting so many balls. Do more practice swings (doing it right) than actual balls you hit. If you are hitting that many balls and not getting to a new level you are doing it wrong 3:1. You need to immediately start doing it right 3:1.
Watch:
Important: How To Practice Swing Changes: https://ignitiongolf.com/practice-swing-changes/
How To Work On Your Swing: https://ignitiongolf.com/how-to-work-on-swing/
How To Make Swing Changes Fast: https://ignitiongolf.com/overdo-swing-changes/
September 26, 2020
DanKueblerOver turning hips going back is my huge nemesis – 60 degrees versus 45. Working to make 45 a habit, however, when I don’t watch for it – my, how it screws up that shot!!!!!
September 30, 2020
Paul WilsonIt takes a little bit of time to feel more coiled into the backswing but check out this tip:
DRILL: Bounce On Back Knee: https://ignitiongolf.com/drill-bounce-knee/
September 29, 2020
evvyGreat tip leads to a great finish, facing the target!