4 Part Ball Striking Series - [Short Irons Through Driver] - Tips And Instruction!

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In this 4 part series, I work from the short irons to driver and combine hitting balls with sharing instructional stories in the hope to continue to give you insight on how I practice, what I experience when I practice, how I would like you to practice and more lessons on improving your game.
I cover the importance of establishing the correct focus and swing thought for consistent progress, how to develop the position that creates the action for good golf swings, how to warm up your swing with short irons, the importance of efficient trajectory, how to play out of a divot, why I teach what I teach, learning from your misses, how to work into your mid/long irons & 3 wood, the position of your weight for a driver, why you don’t need to hit up on the ball with a driver, how to draw or fade a driver, what to do after you work through the bag, how to enhance your practice experience and creating shots with wedges.
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[@modfather1965]

Jim's closed setup position, coupled with "stillness" through the swing, produces some of the purest shots (i.e., powerful tight draws) I've ever hit, in 40+ years of playing golf. I discovered Jim some 6-7 years ago (online) when I was about to quit the game because I was coming "over the top" without really realizing it... All I knew then was something was going terribly wrong; I was hitting a bunch of high, fadey, weak shots that had no power or distance, so I swung at the ball harder and harder to try and compensate, which only exacerbated the problem. Implementing Jim's set-up position (if held still through impact and follow-through) completely solved my OTT problem, and brought me back into joy in playing golf. I teach his principles to anyone who'll listen. It goddam works. ;-)

[@tomclayton9678]

This swing method has taken my game from Frustration to Jubilation !!! This is absolutely the best golf advice on earth !! Thank you Jim !!!!!!!

[@yardsaleuw3075]

I wish I found Jim 20 years ago. Im teaching my grandkids before they go through all those wasted struggles I had in the begining. Jim needs to get to people before they ever pick up a club. It is so difficult to stop the conventional movements once they are instilled.

[@maheshtailor2825]

Love this ❤️ Silent witness. No anticipation or expectations. Discover what happens in the Now rather than turning up with any preconceived notions. The Eckhart Tolle of golf!

[@thomasrusso4506]

I would dwell on swing thoughts … until I found your teaching. Unbelievable!

[@PaulinOz1]

TLDR; Haters mock JV's swing - they are wrong. Jim is a legend. This is his best set of vids yet. Do yourself a favour and join Jim's school!! .... I have been a student in Jim's Academy before. For some reason I didn't utilise it fully - I watched every video and practiced, but didn't send Jim vids for personal feedback. So I only took 10 strokes off my handicap. Sure I'm still not very good at a 26 but that is my inconsistency and mental fortitude to stay still and be calm - so my pars and birdies are ruined by some shocking blow-outs. (I also play some the hardest golf courses in the world around Melbourne, Aus, but hey I still love the game). As my confidence grows thanks to the shots I hit when I actually perform the JV swing correctly, then the more times I actually get it correct and stop the virus of the "old way" infecting my golf. I'm still a ways off my goal so I need to go back in the Academy, rather than just salivate over all the free stuff and value Jim constantly gives of himself (unfortunately the Aussie dollar sux - but really the value is good and I need to stop making excuses). What I really want to say though is over the years I have read some crap forums where people try to tear Jim down - it astounds me. They have a sense that Jim is just trying to "sell" his magic bullet - nothing could be further from the truth. I understand natural scepticism - the internet is full of snake oil salespeople, the latest "fix your slice in 3 swings" or "magic training aid", but some "golfers" think that because they are single handicappers and that JV's novel approach looks, well, novel and different, that it must be rubbish. You know the comments, "It looks like a hook", "You would lose sooo much distance", etc etc, all without even picking up a club and trying it at the range. It is classic defensive resistance to change or difference. His opinion is the traditional swing and more importantly traditional instruction, does not serve average golfers well (and I don't mean bad golfers, basically almost anyone non-professionals, and possibly some pros). If you don't agree or dislike that opinion fine, but at least if you are going to argue it, understand it and try it first. How you could look at this excellent series of 4 videos and not see Jim is basically giving of himself (yes promoting his business too, but honestly I reckon that is a distant second). Anyway as they say haters are going hate.😒 If you are not stuck in your ways, weighed down by your ego, or as a good a golfer as you want to be, then watch this series, it's brilliant!! Then join up Jim's academy (it is different so takes work to undo the ingrained habits, not just watching a few vids). You will never look back.

[@dubblwide]

Outside of your academy videos, this series is the best thing you’ve put on video. Thanks for sharing. I’ve learned some new stuff.

[@rayray8212]

Been experimenting with this for awhile. Now have it to the point of thinking, " just keep most of my weight forward" and it's deadly and oh so easy on my body! Thanks Mr Venetos! Looking forward to 2,3 and 4.....

[@gibsonguitarplayer]

And God said, I will send a voice coming from the desert..He shall lead my people out of the desert into the promised land.

[@jgrudenicstrumpet4369]

I totally agree. I keep the one concept of keeping still the most important concept. I use this for every club and I haven’t been disappointed at all. Practice definitely is the key and I get mine on the course, my opinion, but that’s where I see what I’m doing. Thank you.

[@tonypellerito4137]

One of the best video Jim has done 👏👏

[@bikertod]

This is the absolute, wisest, best golf advice I’ve ever seen and heard ,,it really truly does work, and it works very well because I do this and the proof is in the pudding so to speak ,,,,,, thank you, Jim!

[@jimvenetosgolf]

You’re speaking the truth.

[@chadspencer9302]

I like listening this guy talk.

[@12496k]

Nice to see some actual shots, Jim. Also, I am looking forward to the rest of the mini series 🥇

[@MrStevie57]

Spot on.I have lost count of the number of times I have been practicing,hitting great shots and thinking that is it, I will do this next time I play haha,nup.

[@cookk5144]

Taking it to the range tomorrow. Thanks Jim.

[@OfCourseICan]

Simple but so effective. Excellent presentation: thanks from a Big Aussie Fan.

[@corky5928]

Perfectly explained! I've always been that guy that was looking to duplicate a feel but seldom can. Now, if you could just teach people how to relax and be confident when they have so many demons from bad shots of the past. I think that no matter how you swing the club, you can achieve a decent skill level if you can ever learn to relax and do the same thing every time. It's anxiety that's our biggest enemy.

[@andycoz7241]

Spot on my friend,trying to work on quieting the mind pre round never mind pre shot.Pre round anxiety ,is it healthy to a point OR the opposite??

[@corky5928]

@@andycoz7241 it’s actually called sports performance anxiety and admitting it to myself has helped.

[@andycoz7241]

@@corky5928 At the moment I'm having an absolute mare with my short game.Around the practice green,home in the garden I see and feel all ranges of shots BUT in a round on the course I'm yiping, thining and chunkking. It's like feeling and thought disappears for that moment. Then put another ball down and bang its back? It kills your day never mind your round.

[@corky5928]

@@andycoz7241 I feel your pain. Easily the most common anxiety based golf issue for us hackers. It plagued me for 30 years. Then one day I started experimenting with not letting my wrists breakdown, keeping the clubhead forward of where I was used to feeling it (grip end pointed at my belly button), shorter stroke, and making sure I hit the ball first. Sort of a ball forward movement. Almost like chipping without a back stroke. These are the 'must do' physical things in my opinion... Weight on your forward foot, stance slightly open, relaxed grip, ball center. Pick a landing spot and keep it in your minds peripheral vision so your mind knows the goal. Don't look where it went until after you've made contact. Take several practice strokes and move your hands down the shaft each time until you're confident you won't hit the ground first. Totally remove chunk from the possible outcomes. Commitment is the key to good chipping. As a friend once told me, 'sometimes you just have to man up and make the MF'er'. You can't start out with a confused mind and expect your body to perform. At first, pick a club that requires the least energy to get the ball to the pin even if it means you land on the fringe first. Then as your ball contact confidence builds you can introduce more dynamic shots. You can do this Andy, it's as easy as playing croquet.

[@jayafow84]

You are so on point my man! I practice a ton of hrs each wk on my short game and hit the course and look like I can't spell short game! Such a mental game but I will never give up in my pursuit to mediocre golf! Plus I just love this insane game.

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

great advise Jim thanks .

[@ynnod]

Jim is so right . Try it, you'll like it!

[@craigdonnellan9228]

Pearls of golf wisdom.

[@grundy333]

Abandoning the elusive search for "that magical feeling" makes all the sense in the world to me. Good example, one day I workout before I play golf and can't hit the ball to save my life, next day no workout and I hit better. Is it really because I worked out or didn't? Who cares? It shouldn't matter. So focusing on establishing the same position and forgetting about the movement, what muscles are tight or loose that day, etc. will hopefully work for me. Just want to play "well" for once this season. Please God.

[@alienresponse7754]

Wooooooooooow, That is so true and I was thinking that I am changing my technique every day and can not hold on to one style or the yesterday's one

[@Blackhorseveteran]

Thanks for some more golf wisdom Jim. I have been trying out that swing at the range with a tee'd up 4 iron during my warm up, and have been getting some smoked shots. Still working on ball position, and how much or little I need to close, but I'm becoming a believer...thanks...

[@christopher419]

That’s true for me too…..how much or too little to “close” my shoulders. It’s not always obvious. I know too much closer causes the hook. That’s def something I need to work on

[@teddyzamba1396]

​@@christopher419The shoulders; in general, will be closed less the longer the club, you have to have time and space to square the clubface. It's an individual thing and the shoulders will adjust incrementally on your agility with the new address position, also the grip becomes instrumental.

[@terrybell1448]

I have never left a comment on a video before but I just have to say this. I tried this for the first time yesterday. I have struggle with inconsistency for years with a two way miss. In 5 minutes I hit over 100 balls with EVERY shot a slight draw. Unbelievable really. So easy it’s hard to believe. Thanks so much for the information. (4 handicap btw)

[@lyleharbertson]

I'm glad to hear you are having success with this swing. I'm struggling a bit. I'm not exactly sure where the power source is. In his demo shots, where I'm assuming he is using maybe a 7 iron or less, it looks like he uses his right hand, kind of like a hitting a hammer. Or is he using his legs, by pushing against the ground with his left leg? Any advice would be appreciated?

[@kaycejay2168]

In 5 mins you hit over a hundred balls?

[@zoehyland3255]

I started your swing January 1 I’ve been working hard on it unbelievable thank you very much

[@zoehyland3255]

I am 85 years old playing golf since I was 21

[@leepetersen4082]

Thanks again!

[@teskids]

Started working on this in December. Took it to the course in Feb and it worked well.

[@jmack619]

Is it still working ?

[@brucehester5874]

Hi Jim, could you explain getting ahead of the ball for me?

[@maxsmart8954]

Set up and figure it out? Awesome!!!

[@gibsonguitarplayer]

Just found this guy a few days ago. This is the way my father used to play back in 1973-until his early passing in 1991. I remember his buddies always made fun of his super closed stance. But he held a 6 handicap and was our club champion numerous times. He used to tell me..if there was an imaginary wall where impact is…would you stand square and have zero power to hit through it? Or would you draw that trail foot back and have room to turn and crush it.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Love it

[@hocheye]

Interesting! Very odd stance! Now I am old retired just started golf.My swing has improved greatly over the past couple of weeks. I coached baseball for years and the closed shoulders is similar to a pitcher or hitter staying closed as long as possible.

[@davefiano4172]

4:40 Holy Grail … I was that guy who “reared up” … and the rest was a disaster. TBH 90% of amateurs are AFRAID of working on their swing. Don’t be afraid. Try this. Otherwise you’re just living the “definition of insanity”. Trying the same thing and expecting a different result.

[@hernanduarte3779]

Jim es increíble. Gracias desde Argentina.

[@jayfixesthings]

I’m going to try this tomorrow

[@ljbrandt500]

Jim, do you usually warm up chipping around the green before hitting range?

[@chelseaant1]

Hi Jim. How do we watch for the longer clubs? Thanks 😊

[@gerrygrabinski7042]

Hi Jim I have some questions for you: 1. Do you have a strong grip, i.e., with the "Vs" pointing to your right shoulder of both hands? 2. Do you swing back along your foot line? If not, how do you know how far to take the club inside? 3. What powers the swing...pulling your left side along with the club falling? Your club does fall, right? 4. Do you have a closed stance? Thanks. I appreciate your input. Gerry

[@jimvenetosgolf]

All answered thoroughly in my school. Sign up if you are serious about improving.

[@laventanayelaire1746]

I love this swing model. I gave it a try and it works..I just Have problems with the driver setup Jim..could you please make a special vídeo for the driver setup and aligments? I didn’t find it in your channel..how to setup the stance using a tee

[@Shadywho]

It’s the same except wider stance and ball just in the inside of lead heal. The swing doesn’t change. Just focus on keeping still.

[@brucehester5874]

Is it the weight of left leg ahead of ball or ball position

[@teddyzamba1396]

I have always thought the footwear was the magic, and the constant; and the swing would emulate the kixx....nice...!!

[@John_Wood_]

You were hitting those so crisp. Got to give this a go!

[@seanm3226]

Make sure to hit off of a mat.

[@John_Wood_]

@@seanm3226 why?

[@ddb12345]

What grip works best with this?

[@carlor.s.4742]

The thing I've learned from you Jim, is that I don't have to swing hard & kill the ball. I get set up & just let it go from there.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

There it is. Perfectly said. Remember that when you have misses and that it requires the deep set up to make that possible.

[@seds27]

Jim is it because of your setup and shoulders your left arm stays very well connected to your body throughout the swing?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Yes, good observation

[@davemollison9321]

Very true no movement or swaying,swaying is most common for miss hitting 0:00 0:00

[@dustinjahn9227]

Can you position like this with a strong grip?

[@thevinsk]

Hi Jim! What is your opinion on single length clubs? I like your take on how the club works so I was wondering your thoughts on this.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

A golf club is a golf club regardless of the length

[@thevinsk]

@@jimvenetosgolf Yes true. But isn’t the reason we swing longer clubs faster due to the length of the club? Most people swing their 4i at a higher ss than their 8i. With this I don’t understand how people with single length clubs can hit their 4i appropriately if the shorter length yields less swing speed.

[@johannepiper6836]

Arm super straight on the back swing?

[@kaycejay2168]

"Just not that hard" 🤣🤣. Love it.

[@raulchavez1484]

Where I could not draw a ball to save my life, with your method i now hit wild hooks. What am I doing wrong?

[@bobbyd59]

Gave up Golf Due to hip pain and recently returned but the hip pain is back. Found this method while searching so fingers crossed it will work for me.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

If it hurts you’re likely doing something wrong. Sign up for my school and I’ll get you sorted.

[@bobbyd59]

@@jimvenetosgolf Love to mate but it's $AU1200.00 Plus Aussie bucks.... and I could not see an alternative on your site. Cheers

[@jimvenetosgolf]

@@bobbyd59 subscribe monthly

[@survivalist9818]

My right shoulder has become bad over the years and I believe this could get me back out golfing. Great explanation and thank you.

[@TheBridget1953]

Hi Jim .Do you have a DVD out teaching your method

[@jimvenetosgolf]

I have better than that, a giant library all organized for your best learning experience and me to guide you. jimvenetosgolfacademy.com

[@BwanaBoy315]

Where are the other 3 parts of the 4 part series?

[@mejiasjeffrey]

I get the closed setup but where is the club face pointing at address

[@Lauri16025]

Just wondering if the academy is still alive? 2 guys ask on FB - but nobody reacts. I dont know if the formular on Jims webside is broken/down - but no reaction - except the standard "will answer within 48 hours ". But nothing happens. I sure hope everything is ok, cause this way of learning the golfswing is fantastic and I wish all the best for a great teacher like Jim.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

My website is alive and kicking. I don’t check my Facebook.

[@Lauri16025]

@@jimvenetosgolf thx for responding - happy u are doing fine i am

[@HOEA-WAKA]

Do you play on tour

[@laurencegoulty3196]

Every shot sounds ripped with what looks little effort, like it like it like it.

[@justicebdone]

I gave up about a club distance wise and am hitting more strait than a draw but accuracy has gone through the roof. Gonna keep 'stilling' and trying to get that distance back. Tx Jim

[@jimvenetosgolf]

If you’re losing distance and not hitting a draw, it indicates your swing path needs to be improved.

[@johnathanwetherill456]

Where is the parts ??? There is no titles that say Part 2 ,3 or 4 .

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Watch the whole video and click the link to see the rest

[@ChaBas82]

Ten Cup!!

[@carstenfrohlich8797]

When is part 2 due?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Click the link in the comments to see part 2,3,4

[@carstenfrohlich8797]

Thanx

[@jjpac2011]

Great lesson. The set up determines the motion.

[@cklam8722]

"Comes like a "Silent Witness" in your set up position which controls your swing action...that's real money in your pocket that Jim just gives away.

[@h2oski1200]

I would like to do bong hits then hit practice shots off that mat

[@jimvenetosgolf]

You water ski?

[@h2oski1200]

@@jimvenetosgolf I used to do some wakeboarding. Screen name checks out…. :)

[@tracysrock1520]

Renimds me of Saguto golf teaching. Lovely to find another instructor teaching simplicity

[@drumcatnau]

Saguto copied.

[@Mat_Scott]

Jim has been teaching a lot longer than Saguto. Saguto teaches stack and tilt, which was developed by Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer in the early 90's. Jim's teaching has some principles that align with stack and tilt, but it's not exactly the same. While stack and tilt is supposed to be back friendly, it will destroy your back if not done properly. Although Jim's swing doesn't work for me, it is one of the best for people with bad backs.

[@tmacphd7871]

A perfect example of Zen Buddhism!

[@TAYLORFAN50]

Yeah, right. 🙄

[@hanshuhta3640]

this seems so simple it's scary

[@gatgolf]

always enjoy Jim's videos, but this was ZEN JIM, almost like he was stoned.

[@plugger4945]

Am I the only one that sees that all of your shots are going STRAIGHT RIGHT? You’re lined up aiming right, so that’s where the ball goes. I have to be missing something? Will someone please set me straight?

[@plugger4945]

Guess I’m not going to get an answer???

[@billfly2186]

I see ALL of his balls starting right and drawing to the center.

[@100thmonkey3]

Watching these videos has completely changed how I see and feel the golf swing and path. It's really helped me understand the mechanics of the golf swing. But he can't be drinking White Russians now, surely they must be White Ukrainians.

[@markzamitalo3268]

The contact on a lot of those shots sounded terrible.

[@JustMe-pf9pz]

EVERYONE of these shots are to the RIGHT.. Who wants to keep pushing shots?

[@TAYLORFAN50]

Don't look at what's behind that curtain. 😏

[@JustMe-pf9pz]

@@TAYLORFAN50 What's behind the curtain is a used car salesman trying to sell a $600 program to golfers that are begging for help. Open your eyes. LOOK at EVERY one of his swings they are ALL right. I want to see him on a course aiming at at flag and see him swing to the flag. Don't say join the program. HE DOESN"T have videos of him playing in his program either. This is a PUSH swing ..

[@rangers-qt6fx]

Resist the hit

[@keviniwankow8294]

All arms

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Completely untrue friend. Watch my body on the downswing. The swing is all body. The difference is I don’t overuse my body, I use it efficiently.

[@keviniwankow8294]

@@jimvenetosgolf Read Leslie in King that's what he taught

[@jimvenetosgolf]

@@keviniwankow8294 apparently you have a bit off difficulty discerning swing styles. Completely different set up, grip, positioning throughout the swing, concept and difficulty to perform.

[@keviniwankow8294]

@@jimvenetosgolf you just stand there you have no preshot routine

[@jimvenetosgolf]

@@keviniwankow8294 oh boy, I’m not playing bud, I’m just hitting balls and sharing knowledge. Have a great day and I wish you the best with your golf game.

[@traviskoh999]

no wonder no pros are using it.

[@johnt6810]

Area 51 .. watch out for extra terrestrial life form.

[@dubblwide]

I’ve tried the link for 2, 3, & 4 but don’t get a reply email.

[@plugger4945]

Am I the only one that sees ALL of these shots going RIGHT? Their all landing in a great close group, but none are landing straight out…..Very Confused.

[@franktyning2400]

I have tried this .. and with irons I slice the shit out of the ball..

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Then you’re nowhere near doing it correctly. Best to learn the system properly.

[@lesleywillis6177]

Jim. How many golf balls are out there in that desert?🏌🏿‍♂️

[@hernanduarte3779]

Jim es increíble. Gracias desde Argentina.