So many ways of making the point, Paul. I really appreciate the different ways in which you express the fundamentals. What resonates with me may not resonate with someone else. What resonates with someone else may not resonate with me. Thank you for your excellent teaching!
Quite an easy tip to Check if you are not to much bent at address.I do it in a more complicated way by pUtting a club acros my shoulders and when rotating I look where it points to :If its two feet away from the ball ,it’ Ok ,If it’further I Am standing too erect .If it’s less than two feet ,I am bending too much .
Now I am odds with youR teaching regarding weight transfer:I keep my weight on the left foot during the backswing ,and start moving forward before the backswing is completed .When at top of the backswing ,I don’t need to “bump” my left hip forward ,I just turn it to the left as fast as possible .
Am I right or wrong ?
If your weight is on your left leg at the top you are doing a reverse pivot. So yes you are doing it wrong. You need to be moving your head and loading into the back leg. You would do this in any sport and golf is no different. With weight loaded into the back leg you can use your legs (motor) to power your swing. If your weight is on your left your legs are in no position to be used so you will hit with your arms.
Plus, keeping the weight on the left and turning will force you over the top so you will be sliding in the downswing to get the club attacking from the inside. Now you are moving too much laterally instead of circular.
If you want to follow my teaching you need to move your head.
So start moving your head and loading into the back leg. Once you do you will hit the ball with way more power and you will finally be able to turn your arms off when you swing.
Good tip. I understand the way setup should be (mid shoulders, knee and laces lined up) and thanks for the quick tip on knowing if you’re too hunched over. Any quick thing you can look at to tell if you’re too tall in your stance?
If possible, I would like the info on your Pro Instructor in Toronto. A little mini vacation would please the wife. My grandson and I can hang out with the pro.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. AcceptRejectRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
10 Responses to “Don’t See Your Toes at the Top of the Backswing”
April 17, 2013
Steven DSo many ways of making the point, Paul. I really appreciate the different ways in which you express the fundamentals. What resonates with me may not resonate with someone else. What resonates with someone else may not resonate with me. Thank you for your excellent teaching!
April 17, 2013
Paul WilsonSteven,
Glad you like the tips. Yes, there are numerous ways to say the same thing. Just need to keep coming up with these ways so everyone gets it.
April 17, 2013
davidlockwoodHi Paul,
for a while now you’ve been promising a video on distance control in pitching.
Regards,
David
April 17, 2013
Paul WilsonDavid,
The course is now getting greener. I will be shooting these the next time I shoot tips. Stay tuned.
April 17, 2013
RaymondCHASTELQuite an easy tip to Check if you are not to much bent at address.I do it in a more complicated way by pUtting a club acros my shoulders and when rotating I look where it points to :If its two feet away from the ball ,it’ Ok ,If it’further I Am standing too erect .If it’s less than two feet ,I am bending too much .
Now I am odds with youR teaching regarding weight transfer:I keep my weight on the left foot during the backswing ,and start moving forward before the backswing is completed .When at top of the backswing ,I don’t need to “bump” my left hip forward ,I just turn it to the left as fast as possible .
Am I right or wrong ?
April 17, 2013
Paul WilsonRay,
If your weight is on your left leg at the top you are doing a reverse pivot. So yes you are doing it wrong. You need to be moving your head and loading into the back leg. You would do this in any sport and golf is no different. With weight loaded into the back leg you can use your legs (motor) to power your swing. If your weight is on your left your legs are in no position to be used so you will hit with your arms.
Watch:
Golf is Like Other Sports: https://ignitiongolf.com/golf-like-other-sports/
Plus, keeping the weight on the left and turning will force you over the top so you will be sliding in the downswing to get the club attacking from the inside. Now you are moving too much laterally instead of circular.
If you want to follow my teaching you need to move your head.
Watch:
Move Head: https://ignitiongolf.com/move-head-back
You need to load your weight as you coil back:
Coiling: https://ignitiongolf.com/learn-coil-backswing
Then uncoiling:
Uncoil 1: https://ignitiongolf.com/uncoil
Uncoil 2: https://ignitiongolf.com/uncoil-follow-up
Legs Touching: https://ignitiongolf.com/touch-knees
So start moving your head and loading into the back leg. Once you do you will hit the ball with way more power and you will finally be able to turn your arms off when you swing.
April 17, 2013
DucVuPaul,
Good tip. I understand the way setup should be (mid shoulders, knee and laces lined up) and thanks for the quick tip on knowing if you’re too hunched over. Any quick thing you can look at to tell if you’re too tall in your stance?
Duc
April 17, 2013
Paul WilsonDuc,
You hands may be too close to your body. The heel of the club may be off the ground. No knee flex. Chest pointing way outside the ball etc.
April 18, 2013
RobertMcGuireHi Paul,
If possible, I would like the info on your Pro Instructor in Toronto. A little mini vacation would please the wife. My grandson and I can hang out with the pro.
Ty’s,
Bob McGuire
April 19, 2013
Paul WilsonBob,
Here you go:
http://paulwilsongolf.com/las-vegas-golf-lessons/canadian_lessons.htm
Just give him a call. He’s a great guy and great teacher. Thanks.