2022-03-27 One Arm Swing Drills on DrKwonGolf

[@5847SALIM]

Thank you once again. At 78 my swing is getting better and better. I am most grateful for your support and helping me to enjoy the game once again. Bless you

[@StephenEats]

He looks at the swing from a perspective of flow. It really reminds me of Tai Chi. I’ve looked at several hundreds of golf videos over the past 3 years. I truley believe the flow (sequencing) of the swing is the first thing to fix and doing so can make you a better player. Thank you for sharing all of this Dr. Kwon!

[@gitbse]

Just take a watch of the Be Better Golf videos, and it's all the proof you need. Brendan has documented *years* of his swing, with hundreds of legendary teachers. His swing has never looked anywhere near as good as when he's with Dr. Kwon. Not even close.

[@zhouliyuan12]

I second your though about Tai Chi! I feel like the correct way is to use your whole body/big muscle instead of small muscle thus the flow is smooth and slower.

[@Judo7Nine]

Still watching you Doc. Yesterday my friends asked me, “ what are you saying to yourself at the tee box?” All I do is give them the link to your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge to all.

[@thomaseckers2287]

This drills/methods have be game-changing!! Thank Dr.Kwon!!

[@sitara0925]

Omg so beautifully explained! Especially the part about the angle of the shoulder turn and the arm . Cannot thank you enough

[@christinegervais1483]

Merci beaucoup pour vos supers conseils . Mon swing devient plus fluide, plus régulier, et tellement plus agréable à exécuter .

[@rosiefigueroa6910]

Thank you so much. I wished I had found your teaching when I first started playing. I have paid a lot of money to instructors and they left me more confused than when I started. I had an idea that there was more than what they’re teaching. Thanks to you the swing is simple and effective. My drives are 30 yards longer and I can hit more greens. I watch every Video you put out. Golf is finally fun.❤

[@drkwongolf]

Bravo!

[@dogsarefun2]

Hi Dr. K., used your swing drills before playing today and hit some really big drives..... Thanks!!!!

[@robertlozano6546]

Excellent drill progression. Subtle but pieces to add proper flow. Thank you.

[@thomaswebb7732]

Excellent video Doc! Love the rope drills.

[@johnnynguyen775]

Thank you Dr. Kwon! I started to learn from your channel since April, and just after 2 months I got my best score ever: 74 gross (my course handicap was 13). Just simply focus on the flow of the swing really changed my swing: easy, smooth, repeatable, stable and enjoyable more than ever!

[@drkwongolf]

Congrats!

[@tz444]

Can't wait to give this a try in the morning. Great looking drill!

[@joematties7557]

I haven't done this one but I did your step by step guide for the rhythm and went out and shot a 75 so needless to say I'm a huge fan and have deleted all other golf swing advice and just sticking to the drills and workouts. Definitely gunna fly out to Dallas for a session soon.

[@drkwongolf]

I look forward to having you in the Lab in the near future!

[@matt_sallie]

Such a great video - thank you Dr Kwon 🍻🙌

[@drkwongolf]

My pleasure!

[@jaekeunjung161]

Thank you !!! I will keep on your motion.

[@manhinhled123]

I learn more this ways thanks Drkwon

[@alldayrays7110]

Thank you 🙏🏻 Dr. Kwon, After seeing these drills applied in reprogramming sessions, I wasn’t trusting my interpretation of how to execute the drills properly. Time for some Sunday night drill time. Thanks again!

[@orkayen]

Dr.Kwon, I appreciate your effort to make these drills and publish them for us. These are real eye opener and very methodical. I will follow these drills at home and pick one with club as pre-routine. Thanks.

[@alextran4694]

You are awesome ! I understand your process now and hopefully with enough practice I can improve my game. Thank you Dr. !!!

[@anthonyetchells9970]

I've used your rope drill, it's really improved my sequencing, but my left shoulder hasn't been moving correctly and causing flips and some early extension. I'm sure these drills for the shoulders will help. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's really helping my game!

[@louispounds7486]

Dr. Kwon, please show in a video a down the line view. I think I may incorrectly moving the club/shoulder down the intended ball flight line and you look like (from face on) that you are going more up and a bit around. Thanks! Hope to come down to see you later this year for my 2nd visit.

[@drkwongolf]

I completely forgot about showing the dtl view. Dumb!

[@louispounds7486]

@@drkwongolf not at all! Now you have at least 1 more video to make and so many of us to look forward to!!

[@drkwongolf]

@@louispounds7486 Exactly!

[@stephenmcalea9860]

Hi Dr Kwon When you do the DTL video if the way your shoulder move in the downswing rather than open up early. Does the left shoulder move up rather than flat? Would you emphasize the release of the club. Shoulders, arms and then let it go with wrists. rather than just arms? Thanks Stephen

[@paolo853]

@@drkwongolf , please could you emphasise the direction of the input to turn the shoulders for both the back and downswing? The topic around the 7:00 mark. Is the direction of the input right to left and left to right, "down the line" or "back and in front"? Thanks

[@golfeducationencounters-go8394]

OK rewatched a bunch of times you for sure are keeping the tail elbow in front of body - I understand? Your doing a great job and we all appreciate you sharing your research.

[@highsnburgers4862]

This is some great Kwon! Thank you, Doc!

[@SiCo417]

Great lesson, I was taught early on to swing like you have a rock on the end of a rope which has worked well for me. I have been looking for days but yet to find the 3/4" rope at the local hardware store lol

[@z1gary]

Try a marine outfitter...and look for docking/ mooring line.

[@orkayen]

you can build with 3x1/4" with tape instead of paying more for 3/4".

[@bobtittle3760]

Thank you Dr Kwon! I’ve been using the rope drill which has helped in a proper swing sequence. Great drill!

[@sulkinoh1336]

Dr kwon thanks for your videos. I always had that issue with the right arm getting stuck. Now i understand you just have to naturally let it go in front of your body.

[@drkwongolf]

When you bring your trail arm behind your body too much, it causes flat BS and stuck elbow on the way down. ^_^

[@goldengate8287]

These drills are absolutely fantastic and extremely practical. Thank your Dr.Kwon #KwonGolfRocks

[@petrtrcka5333]

Awesome Master. Many thanks 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@drkwongolf]

Hi Petr! Good to see you on KZbin!

[@jeffp2001]

Specifically if I was on the course is there one of this I could do before I swing that would help eliminate over top move. Thx

[@mukulrawat62]

really good and important . Thanks Dr Kwon.

[@19battlehill]

I saw John Daly said this exact thing -- he said practice hitting wedges with just holding club with left hand.

[@ForeRight59]

Dr. Kwon, can you please elaborate on why there is an emphasis on the left shoulder rotation, opposed to the right shoulder?

[@drkwongolf]

For a trail-arm dominant golfer, it is important to involve the lead shoulder more to be able to use the shoulders/trunk better. When the swing is too trail-arm dominant, the golfer mainly move the club by pulling it down.

[@ForeRight59]

@@drkwongolf Thanks Dr. Kwon. I had a swing analysis session with you last year and I am still working on everything we discussed, with great success!

[@michaelscott8220]

Great video

[@tomahawk_nole1343]

But when you power with your lower body are you keeping the upper body passive and along for the ride with the leg movement or consciously moving the upper body in the sequence after the lower body? Hope that makes sense looking for some clarity. Thanks for all your contributions to us golfers!

[@drkwongolf]

Still you have to use all body parts. This is more about the sequence of the motions. Start the motion with the body action first and then add the arm (shoulder) motions and the wrist motions sequentially. Wrists should generate passive and then active torques during the ransition.

[@tomahawk_nole1343]

@drkwongolf thank you. This really turned the light on for me.

[@briangampel7848]

Dr. Kwon. Thank you for posting these amazing videos! I’ve been working on this a couple of weeks and have a quick question, please? - Once you re-center, shifting over to left leg, are you only then pushing off with the left leg to finish the swing? Or, is the right leg still pushing off (or doing anything else active) at that time? (Or, is the right leg’s job done after pushing off to initiate backswing and early transition?) Thanks!

[@drkwongolf]

It is hard to push off with the trail foot at this stage because you shifted to and stand on the lead foot. However, keep the trail toe on the ground.

[@briangampel7848]

Thank you! Much appreciated, doctor.

[@simmo5071]

Great question, well thought out.

[@robertsolachnek7493]

Hi,in all woke off life ,timing,grace,flow,the core off life.thank you, for trying to have us understand that our swing is no different and giving us the tools to dance 🏌️‍♀️on the tee box (sometimes 😊).

[@woojung1107]

감사합니다.

[@bchenley]

So, the shoulder turn during the backswing is driven by the pushing off of the back leg, then the turning of the shoulder back around during the forward swing is driven by the pushing off of the front leg? If so, is this the case for all clubs, from driver (most pronounced) to wedge (least pronounced) ?

[@drkwongolf]

Yes, the primary engine is the leg. Obviously, the leg should be more active in the longer clubs. Interestingly, ground reaction force peaks show stronger correlation to clubhead speed in the shorter clubs.

[@chuly171]

Thank you

[@bigrabbitstudios4210]

Excellent! I’m doing PT for partial tears in left shoulder. I play golf ok, no mobility issues, but want to be careful. Would you modify drills to be careful with the left shoulder? Less weight, or rope only? Right shoulder is ok. I’m showing this to my physical therapist to also get his advice on safety. Thanks.

[@drkwongolf]

You have to make necessary adjustments if you want to play while having PT. For example, you can use the right side more for the time being. Another option is to have a break until you completely recover from the injury.

[@bigrabbitstudios4210]

@DrKwonGolf Thanks, unfortunately no end to PT, just ongoing management instead of surgery. Seems like your drills synchronize body and arms better - smoother overall and less violently pulling on my labrum, using lower body vs just shoulders and arms. I'm finding it helpful even at lower intensity. Thanks.

[@TJ-pf6sj]

Dr. Kwon do you focus on the lead shoulder in the back swing and down swing in order to keep the trail shoulder from taking over and opening the shoulders early? Also, when you “let it go” in the down swing, can you rotate the lead shoulder as hard as you want? Thanks.

[@drkwongolf]

Yes. This is to prevent the trail side to take over. When you turn the left shoulder, pay attention to the timing of the shoulder motion vs. arm motion. If you turn the shoulder too fast, the timing of the arm motion will be late.

[@gtsspeed2619]

@@drkwongolf why can’t trail side be dominant? I’m right handed and your method feels like a tennis forehand swing. Love your videos and teaching methodology.

[@michaeldempsey7806]

Dr. Kwon, I love the one arm drill video. How do keep from pulling the ball or with an open club face keep from slicing the ball?

[@drkwongolf]

When you tend to slice, it means the timing of the wrist motion is late so that the hands stay in front of the clubhead too much. The wrist motion should start earlier in that case. Let the clubhead catch up!

[@ji_kkyuni_2]

좋은 내용 공유 감사합니다 박사님~^^!

[@TheTwinSwing67]

This is one of the best videos on KZbin Dr. Kwon! I wonder how many reps you would suggest to do of each drill pr day to change the golfswing into a fluent motion like this? Kind regards Staale, Norway

[@drkwongolf]

I am not sure how many repetitions a day are good. Just do it as frequently as possible when you practice or play.

[@boots160_]

Love you dr Kwon

[@kj475]

I hear Dr Kwon saying "let it go" whenever I initiate my downswing.

[@drkwongolf]

Do I also appear in your dreams?

[@robsaxepga]

The sequence feels like: shift, turn, shift, swing the club past the body, the shoulders follow the club to the finish. Does that sound accurate? That's what it looks like. It appears when the club swings past the body, the body is actually "paused".

[@drkwongolf]

Correct. When the arm/wrist motion is added in the DS, the body slows down but still turns toward the target.

[@beakie27]

Thanks so much Dr Kwon. This is helped me alot because I always get comments that I look stuck and paused a while after hitting the ball and i finish unnaturally. This way of doing drills definitely eradicate that issue of mine and now I do a complete turn to a nice finish. .I hope I can transfer this from the range to the course So glad I found your video instruction. Greatly appreciate! However, can i check if this will apply to those uneven lies and rough when i'm out playing courses? And will this swing type make divots with the irons?

[@drkwongolf]

Try it and see how it goes. You will have to make some adjustments depending on the lie.

[@golfeducationencounters-go8394]

Interesting if YOUR doing drill correct with both arms???? Seems to me your trail arm is pinched a little to your side at the top (lack of flexibility?) Can you do another video to show a student who has the correct flexibility from side? When you do one arms with trail arm your arm is in correct position. So which is the correct position at top with trail arm at top with one arm or with two?

[@michaelamira4592]

Dr. Kwon, really great exercises. What are your thoughts on using the Lag Shot golf clubs instead of the rope? Both promote tempo, but can actually hit a ball as well.

[@drkwongolf]

Clubs with flexible shafts help you feel the motion of the head in general, similar to Orange Whip.

[@ranmangolf]

Excellent!!!

[@billoconnell653]

Thanks!

[@ruairimcglinchey8652]

Hi Dr. Kwon, do you do online sessions? Only recently found your channel. ❤❤ from 🇮🇪

[@drkwongolf]

I don't. It is too much a stretch for a college professor. ^_^

[@IanChea108]

Dr. Kwon I’ve learned from other instructions that I need to pull my right shoulder back and your lesson speak of driving the left shoulder which is a different method. I struggle with my right elbow and shoulder coming out of position at top of backswing. Can you help me figure this out?

[@drkwongolf]

One important task in the DS should be unobstructed arm motions. See what you need to do in terms of the shoulder motions to promote unobstructed arm motions. Emphasis on the lead shoulder motion vs. the trail shoulder. Or more balanced use of both? You will be able to find the answer soon.

[@howrdhill4700]

Dr. It is clear that understand one plane and two plane swings. When you talk about flat should turn that is two plane. Could you break down what that swing would look like. Please help me line up the buttons on a two plane swing. We’re not all Hogan

[@drkwongolf]

I do not use the terms like 'one-plane' and 'two-plane' as it is not clear what planes these refer to. The posture at the top is not a good indicator of what actually happens during the DS, either. ^_^

[@s1dest3p]

Here's what I want to know. My best golf happens when I release the club with my left/lead arm and my right arm almost feels dead like it's not doing anything to release, but most people I talk to seem to use their right arm to release the club. I know we want to use the body and ground, but what arm should be releasing the club?

[@drkwongolf]

It depends. I think it is a matter of preference to certain extent. If you execute shots well with the feel of releasing using the left arm, keep it that way. No need to listen to others saying the opposite.

[@s1dest3p]

@@drkwongolf Thank you!

[@knudson6769]

Do these same swing drills apply to irons? Do you have any videos reprogramming iron swings as well? Thank you!

[@drkwongolf]

The general principles apply to iron swings but you can make some modifications such as smaller BS.

[@jackflash8756]

Dr Kwon - I am confused about how you define movement of lead shoulder versus arm. The shoulder girdle moves the arms, so by implying that an early dominant movement of the arms causes timing issues (like an early cast) really means the golfer is using the shoulders incorrectly. Am I correct in assuming that the thoracic spine rotates in a plane (that also tends to rotate the lead shoulder girdle and arm in the same plane) but also, at the same time, the shoulder girdle muscles move the arms down a steeper plane (both actions needing to be timed perfectly)? Separating shoulder and arm movements seems to imply they are somehow disconnected and move independently of each other, which I don't think is wholly accurate.

[@drkwongolf]

The lead shoulder and the lead arm do not move on the same plane. The shoulder motion plane (MP), elbow MP, and hand MP all show different positions and orientations. The shoulder girdle motion leads the arm motion (linear) but activation of the shoulder muscles causes a angular motion of the arm ....

[@jackflash8756]

Many thanks Dr Kwon

[@davidu8856]

A question if I may, sir? I have golf lessons and am constantly told about staying centred... You seem to have a lot of motion into the right side, which I think is more natural, but I am told it's moving to much off centre. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated 🤔

[@Dkiash]

D-Is that question to me-Dave K-the student-or to Dr Kwon? Dave K

[@Dkiash]

Please disregard that response-it was meant for another video Dave K

[@davidu8856]

@Dkiash The question was directed to Dr Kwon Please...

[@drkwongolf]

Lateral shift is not a problem as long as you maintain consistent swing plane and keep it under control.

[@davidu8856]

@@drkwongolf Thank you for your prompt reply... I will certainly practice these drills....

[@paulmerrill2400]

Could you show how to use your drills with irons to avoid topping the ball?

[@drkwongolf]

Set the goal (the clubhead motion you need to generate with an iron) and adjust the over rhythm to that. Topping means your arms/hands are dragging the club too much. Slow down the rotation of the arms in the downswing in that case. Fats shots mean you have to rotate the arms faster.

[@JP-kg4jp]

hello Dr Kwon, could you please give me the specs of the rope that you use thank you very much

[@drkwongolf]

3/4" double braid nylon rope. 7' long.

[@tinytoons2517]

Hello Dr Kwon, did you speed up the video near the end, because it doesn't look right, your not a spring chicken anymore but it look like you were generating so much speeeeeeeeeeed ! like the Flash.

[@drkwongolf]

Haha, maybe!

[@jktpnind]

Great drill to improve sequencing. Could it be applied to improve iron swing?

[@drkwongolf]

Sure!

[@rrtda]

Question: I have always been told not go move the head from side to side (don't sway). It seems like your drills have the head sway. Is this the new golf swing?

[@drkwongolf]

The head actually moves during the swing. In fact, there is no such a thing called stationary point in golf swing. Once you acquire the motion pattern, the head motion can be reduced in a cone-shaped space.

[@dennismartineau9147]

It seems that the trailing shoulder acts similarly to a trebuchet and the rest of the body is the support structure and counter weight?

[@drkwongolf]

The body drives the motions of the shoulder girdle and arm. One difference from a trebuchet is that the shoulder and arm muscles can also generate and add torques in this process.

[@robmaguire6843]

When I do this with a rope, I find that with left/lead arm only swing is faster judging by the swish sound than when I use both arms together. What’s this telling me? My right arm is slowing the club down? Is this usual, or what do I need to work on?

[@drkwongolf]

It is always easier to throw the left arm alone. Nothing wrong. When you hold the rope with both hands, left arm motion is restricted by the right.

[@sunmaindotracoperkasa5817]

doctor kwon, I want to ask when swinging the right arm, what left arm should be stronger

[@drkwongolf]

The left arm does not have to be stronger. It has to be reasonably balanced. We can easily find severely right arm-dominant swigs in these days. To much reliance on the right side....

[@tcpUtube1]

Thank you.

[@Eqnotalent]

Will this help golfers who's more right hand dominant? Or mainly help left arm sling swing style golfers?

[@drkwongolf]

Yes for the right-hand dominant golfers. Engaging the left side more will help.

[@gabrielelottici3637]

Hello Dr. Kwon, I find your videos extremely interesting, which allow you to understand what is the correct movement of the swing that amateurs like me try hard to perform. Thank you very much. But I ask you one thing: are his teachings compatible with the stack and tilt method, which personally helped me to bring weight on the left leg on impact, something that I couldn't do well in the traditional swing? Thank you so much for your reply!

[@drkwongolf]

Very (heaven-and-earth) different. ^_^

[@alfredor.morelli3337]

Dr Kwon, what about the irons? it is easier to generate momentum with the driver than with the irons. thanks. Alfredo

[@drkwongolf]

You can still apply the same idea to iron swings. Just work with the club for the right timing and rigor.

[@timvigotsky6969]

Hi Dr. Kwon - good feels with the one arm swing. I feel more stretch in back/lats with this drill. Do you get the same stretch feeling too?

[@drkwongolf]

Hi Tim, yep!

[@ironpoppy4378]

Will this work for older less flexible golfers with poor posture?

[@drkwongolf]

Try it yourself! As we get old, it becomes more important to use the whole body, instead of relying on your strength.

[@richardgraves2358]

Dr. Kwon how many sets or repetitions should I do to receive the benefits of this drill? Thank you in advance.

[@drkwongolf]

I am not sure. ^_^ Just keep using it here and there to remind you of the timings of the shoulder and arm motions.

[@deasonuk]

Hi Dr, what would be the main factors that mean some players need to add more horizontal torque? e.g. The squat move (Andrew M video from last year).

[@drkwongolf]

Please rephrase your question.

[@deasonuk]

@@drkwongolf Just reworded...hopefully makes sense

[@Maisie.walker]

Some of these drills look like they would be great for a pre shot routine?

[@drkwongolf]

Definitely!

[@johnnynguyen775]

Dr. Kwon, I have a question: Are there any differences in the swing flow between Driver and Iron swings? Since irons hit the ball while going down, Driver hits the ball on the way up, will the "shift and turn" still be the same? I myself feel that the shift is more in iron swing, and for driver swing some weight still remain on the trail foot

[@drkwongolf]

Fundamentally the same. My strategy is to develop the rhythm with longer clubs (e.g., driver) and simply utilize the rhythm in shorter clubs.

[@johnnynguyen775]

@@drkwongolf Thank you Dr. Kwon!

[@johnnynguyen775]

@@drkwongolf I followed your instructions and lengthened my driving distance from 250-260 to 280-290 yards now. However, many times my ball just landed and not running, which cost me about 20 yards. Is it because of high back spin, and how to overcome?

[@robtstelzle5901]

Is keeping you head centered important

[@drkwongolf]

You can still move the head laterally slightly and more vertically. Nothing really stays stationary in a golf swing.

[@robtstelzle5901]

Thank you Dr kwong your lessons are very helpful

[@tomahawk_nole1343]

I'm confused about the initiation of the downswing. Is it lower body driven and that brings your upper body around or is a blend of both? Thanks!

[@drkwongolf]

Always lower body first and then upper body. Leg action -> pelvis turn -> shoulder turn -> arm -> wrist.

[@tomahawk_nole1343]

@@drkwongolf thanks! But when you power with your lower body are you keeping the upper body passive and along for the ride or consciously moving the upper body in the sequence after the lower body? Hope that makes sense looking for some clarity. Thanks for all your contributions to us golfers!

[@tomahawk_nole1343]

@@drkwongolf ^^^^

[@glenngriggs6445]

Is there a particular kind of rope you need for this drill?

[@drkwongolf]

Double braid nylon 3/4" thick and 7' long.

[@mikeuremovich9896]

where do i get a good rope like that for your drills

[@drkwongolf]

rightrope.com

[@vchan52226]

It seems to me the left shoulder is the main driver to initiate the active bs and the body to sustain the momemtum?

[@vchan52226]

I like to add the left shoulder is the key to the bs and ds!

[@drkwongolf]

If the right side is too dominant, you can have flat shoulder turn and excessive backward motion of the right arm.

[@johnscott971]

Cool!

[@Ag47SilverSurfer]

My foundation and swing has been based off of Ben Hogan's method. Would I need to reprogram my swing? I see alot of similarities to your teachings to his 5 lessons.

[@drkwongolf]

It depends on what you actually do in your swing.

[@bruceshearer8711]

Great info. What diameter rope do you use and how long should it be relative to your height. Thank you

[@simmo5071]

Product Quantity Price 3/4" Double Braided Nylon Rope - gold braid, 7 feet

[@simmo5071]

This is from my order to blue rope $20 shipped to your door.

[@billoconnell653]

Let it go

[@matteosponchiado9690]

T H A N K Y O U ! ! !

[@jcordes]

The fallacy continues…. That the body controls the hands 🤦 body rotation equates to 3% on avg of total swing speed. Learn how to swing. I know a guy in a wheelchair that can outdrive almost all of you. Explain that Dr. Kwan. No body swinging hands and arms hitting it 280 yards ? Or hitting from the knees 280 ?

[@drkwongolf]

Obviously, you have not watched my videos on torque.... Try those before making any ungrounded conclusion. The wheelchair is in contact with the ground. You can generate a large pivoting torque by turning the upper body quickly as the lower body and chair are anchored to the ground.

[@jcordes]

@@drkwongolf What we’re your last 5 rounds of golf scores ? And what’s your average driving distance?

[@joeyvenegas5672]

thank you