What about the right knee? Somebody, years ago, in order to stop me from swaying or letting my weight to far to the right, advised me to try and keep my right knee pointed at the ball throughout the back-swing. (Just a swing thought — I don’t think one can actually do that.)
Sometimes when I think to do it it seems to help me “stay connected”? Any comment?
Excellent reminder,Paul,on how to avoid this “disastrous “forward knee position .
Do you always keep your left foot flush to THE ground in doing so ,or ,when you are looking for extra coil ,do yo allow a slight move up OF THE left foot Heel ?
Now you should do another instructional footwork video on what THE right knee does .
As Mr Herbert writes above ,I keep my right knee flexed throughout my backswing ,with THE inside OF THE knee “Blocked”to THE inside (To THE left ),with my Weight on THE inside sole OF my right foot .
You cannot Sway backwards in doing so ,and you are ready to push off THE right foot while executing THE throughswing .
I always keep the foot down. You can lift the foot if you don’t lose torque and keep the ration between the shoulders/hips and knees. If you lift the foot it gives you more turn and a more powerful feeling but this can be deceiving in the fact that it could just be your arms are going up highly. Although this may feel more powerful it is not based on torque but hitting which will actually lose you power and consistency.
This is a very important position that helps with the coil so if you are doing this right maybe your swing isn’t too far off. Focus on the other positions to make them perfect too.
I have been a follower of your powerless arms technique and I’m very near at accomplishing what you have been teaching. From a 36 handicap I was able to lower it by 20s.. However I have a major flaw in my swing, I can not physically touch my knees together. This is because I am an overweight golfer and touching them is next to impossible.. With this, my follow through position is wider with my back leg almost level with my front leg.. This results in poor consistency ( I believe ). My question is do you have an alternative way of doing this for big men like us aside from trying to lose weight? Thanks and more power!
Narrow your stance and see if the touch. If they do not then you need them to come around to the best of your ability. I want them to touch you can do the exact same position every day for eery shot forever. If you cannot physically touch them together then you will have to do your best and constantly check this position so it does not fall apart.
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10 Responses to “Knee Position Going Back”
January 31, 2014
JuleHerbertWhat about the right knee? Somebody, years ago, in order to stop me from swaying or letting my weight to far to the right, advised me to try and keep my right knee pointed at the ball throughout the back-swing. (Just a swing thought — I don’t think one can actually do that.)
Sometimes when I think to do it it seems to help me “stay connected”? Any comment?
February 1, 2014
Paul WilsonJule,
I have already done a few tips on this. You can find them here:
Flex Right Knee: https://ignitiongolf.com/backswing-back-knee
Flexed Right Knee Holding Knee: https://ignitiongolf.com/lower-body-stability/
Move Less: https://ignitiongolf.com/moving-less
May 17, 2014
NathanTaylorPaul, I think that move has never been explained in my 10years of seeking help to improve my swing. Thanks
May 19, 2014
Paul WilsonNathan,
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
January 31, 2014
RaymondCHASTELExcellent reminder,Paul,on how to avoid this “disastrous “forward knee position .
Do you always keep your left foot flush to THE ground in doing so ,or ,when you are looking for extra coil ,do yo allow a slight move up OF THE left foot Heel ?
Now you should do another instructional footwork video on what THE right knee does .
As Mr Herbert writes above ,I keep my right knee flexed throughout my backswing ,with THE inside OF THE knee “Blocked”to THE inside (To THE left ),with my Weight on THE inside sole OF my right foot .
You cannot Sway backwards in doing so ,and you are ready to push off THE right foot while executing THE throughswing .
February 1, 2014
Paul WilsonRaymond,
I always keep the foot down. You can lift the foot if you don’t lose torque and keep the ration between the shoulders/hips and knees. If you lift the foot it gives you more turn and a more powerful feeling but this can be deceiving in the fact that it could just be your arms are going up highly. Although this may feel more powerful it is not based on torque but hitting which will actually lose you power and consistency.
Right Knee Tips:
Flex Right Knee: https://ignitiongolf.com/backswing-back-knee
Flexed Right Knee Holding Knee: https://ignitiongolf.com/lower-body-stability/
Move Less: https://ignitiongolf.com/moving-less
February 1, 2014
LottaLiljegrenFinally…something I think I do right!!! You give me so many reminders of what
February 2, 2014
Paul WilsonLotta,
This is a very important position that helps with the coil so if you are doing this right maybe your swing isn’t too far off. Focus on the other positions to make them perfect too.
February 14, 2014
RyanYllanaHi Paul,
I have been a follower of your powerless arms technique and I’m very near at accomplishing what you have been teaching. From a 36 handicap I was able to lower it by 20s.. However I have a major flaw in my swing, I can not physically touch my knees together. This is because I am an overweight golfer and touching them is next to impossible.. With this, my follow through position is wider with my back leg almost level with my front leg.. This results in poor consistency ( I believe ). My question is do you have an alternative way of doing this for big men like us aside from trying to lose weight? Thanks and more power!
February 15, 2014
Paul WilsonRyan,
I think I answered this already.
Narrow your stance and see if the touch. If they do not then you need them to come around to the best of your ability. I want them to touch you can do the exact same position every day for eery shot forever. If you cannot physically touch them together then you will have to do your best and constantly check this position so it does not fall apart.
Do these drills too:
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