4 Weeks To Better Ball Striking | Week 1: Release Like The Pros

[@davidyouens384]

I am a 60 year ex teaching pro. Last March I had a major spinal cord operation in April told that I would never Walk again but walking again and playing golf. I lost all proprioception below the waist. My handicap has gone up to 18. The feeling in my left hip came back 3 weeks ago and it had to change my swing again and I was looking for a drill to help with the timing through impact. I have done about 4,000 reps since this came out. Yesterday I played in a medal and shot 81 so congrats on a great video 😊

[@MyGolfDNA]

David, I cannot tell you how good a message like this feels! This is what it's all about. I'm so glad you were able to get back out there and beat the odds. Thank you for sharing your results and keep going:)

[@richardkehoe2294]

David: Thanks for posting your story. I’m a longtime golfer, 78, and sustained a spinal cord injury a year ago, C spine surgery etc, and am still fairly unstable, use a cane most of the time. But can still swing a club, more or less. But I randomly came across Chris’ channel and your story. I’ll never shoot an 81, never could! But with your story and Chris’ method, I think I might be able to get a ball in the air again. What a joy that would be! Keep you posted.

[@DinknDunker]

What a great post! Chris is genuine and real. I hope this channel grows

[@timhayes629]

well done David thats dedication and a great score

[@rayphillips7837]

In my 30's I was a scratch golfer, then got married and it was goodbye to the commitment needed to maintain that level of efficiency. I am now 73 years old . Committed to your 4 week program and then repeated it for another 4 weeks. I shot my age last week and my next goal is to win my club championship next year. I have to admit that I was a youtube golf lesson whore this year, which left me dazed and confused. I was shooting good scores but had to rely on a decent short game. Thanks to Golf DNA and to your back to basics approach, I am able to know where my golf ball is going and am a green seeking machine. I am driving the golf ball further than my younger counterparts. Quick fixes don't work when the pressure is on. You are the man Chris! Thank you for putting the joy back in the game of golf for those willing to put in the work.

[@kemv]

I’m 68 years old, Han some back and rotator cuff surgery, haven’t played for 4 years and thought my golf game was gone forever. I started your 4 week program and not only hit a few nice shots but, now I have expectations of playing again! I can’t thank you enough for your straightforward instructions and look forward to playing with my old friends again!

[@MyGolfDNA]

I cannot express how much I appreciate a comment like this and you taking time out of your day to say so. Get back to work! Your on course buddies miss you out there. Let me know if you need any help along the way. Wishing you the very best success with the drills as you move forward.

[@xxthadeucexx]

This is excellent presentation. There won't be a lot of people who follow this because it isn't a shortcut BUT those who do, especially new golfers, won't waste their time unlearning a bunch of bad habits which ultimately is the greatest shortcut you can have.

[@MyGolfDNA]

You are spot on with this comment and thank you for the kind words on the video. I wish you much success with the series and hope you join us for more in the future.

[@alvor2762]

I really am taking your instruction very seriously. I have never seen such comprehensive exercises. Many online coaches appear to be trying to offer quick fixes. Though having played for 25-years, with little improvement during that time, I am taking your advice seriously. Just listening and watching this instruction is really helping me to sort out many issues with the release. I believe your instruction has to be watched a number of times to fully grasp what you teach and to embed it into the brain and into the swing. I really thank you for your time in presenting the content.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank you for watching and I'm wish you the very best on your journey of fixing your release. Make sure you stay disciplined and focused along the way and you will get good results:)

[@joshreeves5548]

Why has it taken me so long to find this type of instruction? Thank you!

[@jessewatson8281]

Hey Chris, near scratch player here. Just want to say that your teaching on the release is phenomenal. Been working the weekly plans for the past month in the backyard net. Went to the range today and all I can say is… wow…and thanks. Sincerely. The ball just rockets off the face. 💪🏼

[@MyGolfDNA]

LFG!!! That’s what I’m talking about!!!! Thank you for taking some time to let me know. Keep grinding. Let me know if you need any further assistance along the way. Onwards👍🏻💪🏻

[@MyGolfDNA]

You have to learn to crawl before you learn to walk. Put in the work this week and next week gets really exciting⛳

[@coreissues3608]

Refreshing new content in the huge ocean of KZbin golf instruction. Looking forward to more of this. 👍🏿

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank you for the kindest of comments CoreIssues. Very much appreciate it.

[@barrystockdale3305]

Chris I am taking a new step in my golf journey, I watched other coaches pro's on KZbin I have now deleted all of them and now just listen and watch you. You have made more sense of the golf swing to me in your break down and I am now climbing the ladder 1 week at a time . Keep doing what your doing your personality shines through

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank you so much for the kind words and really happy to have you on the channel. If you find that you have any questions or need personalized help, please do not hesitate to ask.

[@barrystockdale3305]

@@MyGolfDNA well chris I blame you for this problem ,as I have now been doing your program after 2 weeks my scores has dropped a few strokes I have been anywhere from a 106 to a 115 in strokes I have been shooting into the 90's which I kinda like. My only issue now is weight transfer but I have been watching your videos to help with that Please keep the good work up and to know you have really helped me

[@lynnrao5490]

I am a new golfer ( almost one year). I have already tasted the difficulty of hitting the ball exactly the same every time. I think this video shows a good way to build strong foundations. I am very happy to see it and will really follow from now on. Thanks

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank you for joining us on the channel Lynn! Hope you’ll join us for more and you get much success from the series. Stay focused and diligent and you’ll be good to go:)

[@danieliiiadeva8368]

Dude! I was totally having problems with my ground contact. After my first 300 reps, I now understand how to get the club hitting the ground in the right place consistently. I'm at 600 reps now and will keep on working on your program, I can't do it perfectly every time yet, but 70% of my strokes are perfect. The way you break down the swing into very manageable pieces is very powerful! Thanks for this!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Hi Daniel, so happy to hear that you're working through the series and getting the low point stuff sorted out. Take your time and stay focused and good stuff will come for sure. Let me know if you have any questions at all along the way and I'll gladly help out as much as I possibly can.

[@MarkT-f3e]

I'm a 60-year-old new subscriber to your awesome channel. Like several other people here, I had a spinal fusion with hardware and have been very hesitant to really get my hips turning. Starting over again is not fun, and things do not come back as fast as I would like. However, I am excited to get back to the basics and move on. Keep putting out these excellent videos. Thanks

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank you for the comments and welcome to the channel. Starting over is not fun and not always 100% necessary. This video series can help you tap into what you already know and just work on the most important part of the golf swing. Thank you again. We have lots to come for sure. Please let me know if you run into any issues at all. Ct

[@alvor2762]

A very comprehensive and clear presentation. I have saved a number of the videos to keep watching over. I have been playing for 25 years, and like many of us seniors I am still keen to improve. I believe your style of teaching will be very beneficial. Even from this video I am finding these exercises are just what I need at this point in time. I wish you well with the channel. Regards from the UK

[@MyGolfDNA]

So happy to have you join us here on the channel and more happy to hear that the drills are in line with what you need. Drill it out and keep me posted on your progress and if you need any help along the way.

[@rhowe22]

Very detailed and informative instruction. I like how Chris focuses on the impact area of the swing- what you should be doing in the hitting zone. I needed some help in this area and find his instruction to be very beneficial in this and all areas that he teaches.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for being a part of the channel.

[@gp3724]

Chris, I’ve been going through your videos - I’m grateful that I came across your channel. I can always use a new way to look at the swing…..in regards to this video, I had to restart it twice cause I couldn’t get past them birds.

[@MyGolfDNA]

I'm grateful to be able to help you play this game. I am less grateful for those birds as they are a pain in the katookus.

[@roll62]

Hi Chris, I probably had about 800 reps in of this drill before my club championship occurred this past weekend. As you mentioned in your video, the visualization of the left hand and wrist movement is paramount in the actual swing. I took this feeling out on the course the first day and shot a 79, as I normally shoot in the high eighties. This really helped me with ball contact hitting most of my shots on the center of the club. Ended up coming in second in my division, but wanted to say the time investment definitely made a difference in how I’m striking the ball. I’m continuing to work on week two. Thanks for the great instruction!!!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Roll that is incredible. Congrats on a great tournament and breaking 80 on day 1. Smoking it!!! Thank you for sharing and keep going.

[@richtherealtor1591]

Best video on KZbin for me as a brand new golfer!!! Thank you

[@MyGolfDNA]

Really glad to hear you found the video so helpful Rich. Hope you join us for more in the series. #3 will be releasing tomorrow!

[@michaelcloresandersm.d.7050]

Great video, I am starting the work, I promise to stay with it. Thanks!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Love to hear it. Good luck! Stay disciplined and focus on the body and you’ll get good results. Let me know if you run into any issues along the way.

[@dukenguyen4701]

2 days ago, as fate would have it, FB randomly showed me this video of Chris, I watched it and felt the SANTORI (a sudden moment of enlighment). In my living room , on the carpet, I just practiced the first movement, which is from hip high to hip high with the R palm about 35 to 45 degree to the right. Then as usual, I forgot about it. Came yesterday afternoon, I went over to my club's ptractice range , the first 30 minutes was my old swings, inconistency abound with shots going right , hitting fat, and /or weak low ball flights. Then I remembered about Chris's metholodogy. Same old swings but adding the right palm at 45 degree and keep the R elbow infront of the rib case. Then all of a sudden, the balls flew straight and high, more smashing sounds. I tried with my old nemesis, the 7, 6, 5, 4 and 3 Hybrids, and they became much more friendly , went rather where I aimed. I then went to putt for awhile and before leaving, I hit a few more balls with my P to 70 to 90 yards target, and the balls went very much toward my aim. I drove home with a big smile on my face and cannot wait for the next practice and the next match this coming Tuesday. My index is now at 14 and will see what it will be in the next 4 weeks. Chris, THANK YOU for posting your methodolgy. I am very much of a mechanical , not feel, golfer. Your methodology is quite extraordinary, Your step processes infuse new muscle memory technique, that many golf teachers out there do not know how. No wonders, much time and money after lessons and lessons and the golf scores do not change for many of us. A case in point, I signed up for a 1 year lesson plan with a golf guy in Cincinnati using Dr Kwon methodology, unfortunately the man , with a Master in Bio MEchanics , did not show me how to introduce the swing mechanics and to infuse the new swing muscle memory. After 1 years, my swings continued to stay erratic and the index did not change - because I worked very hard on my short game to compensage. We usually go to Ft Myers for 2 weeks in April and 2 weeks in Nov. You are in Orlando, right ?. I am hoping this year to be able to drive up to your shop for some lessons, and hope your processes will also help my wife as well.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank you for the really great comment! I love to help people play this game and knowing how to take people in condensed environments and allow them to train and become proficient at new movements allows the students to see and feel what change is all about. It takes a ton of discipline but really empowers the student with the knowledge of what, why and how when they are practicing. I hope you’ll join us for more in the future and YES I am in orlando and definitely let me know when you’re coming in to town next and we can look at some dates and times for you. There is an email in the video description that you can use to get in contact with me directly. Thank you again for the kind words and the great message. I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.

[@michaelseward1525]

Chris, a random search through KZbin vids led me to one of yours. I'm 67, and used to play at least 3 times a week until my wife passed in 2016. From then until the beginning of this year, I stopped playing completely. I used to carry a 6 handicap, but now it's been a search for rhythm and timing, which I just couldn't come close to until finding your channel yesterday. The shallow swing and 30/60/90 vids had me so jacked that I went straight to the course and played trying to incorporate that timing. That's jumping the gun, but it was a dramatic improvement as my handicap is a 17. Will spend more time at the practice range now, knowing that the practice has a purpose, not just a continuation of guesswork trying to get back to a smooth swing. Thanks for what you do.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Michael, so fricken glad to hear you came back to the game of golf. I can’t imagine how difficult a loss like that really is. Thanks for watching and keep working, you’ll be back to single digits before you know it.

[@michaelseward1525]

@@MyGolfDNA Thank you brother man.

[@richardkehoe2294]

Absolutely Great Stuff. I’ll do my work for the week and can’t wait for more good stuff! Many 😊

[@davecarlson6836]

Great video as always, Coach!!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Glad you liked it!

[@sharanbirbrijnath549]

Tried this drill today….its magnificent….150/150/100 reps …then treated myself to 5 balls ….1/4 shots ….the sound of the compression was fab! Thank you sir

[@MyGolfDNA]

Love it!!! Keep grinding and more good stuff to come.

[@trippjones7489]

Key takeaway for me here-“Keep the tension levels down”… Good stuff 👍🏾👍🏾

[@MyGolfDNA]

Bingo. Increase tension is one of the main killers to a proper release.

[@rjroth4869]

What a terrific video! No shortcuts or magic bullets. Simple, clear step-by-step process. I intend to give this a try. Clarifying point #1: when you say "low point" I don't think that's what you actually mean. It's pretty well accepted that the Pros' iron swings have a low point 3-5 inches after contacting the ball - thus the divot. I suspect what you mean is "the point where the leading edge of the club contacts the turf" (and then continues downward for a few inches). Clarifying point #2: if I hold a club with a "standard" grip, then have the lead wrist flat, bowed and pointing down the target line at impact, my clubface is closed something like 30°! (It looks like you have a very "weak" left hand grip). I'm guessing that part of the point of this drill is to help the many of us who slice, have no shaft lean at impact and "flip" at the bottom - perhaps an exaggeration to break bad habits? Not trying to criticize or nit pick here - just looking for understanding. Thanks.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Yep, you’re correct with the average low point in pros swings with a 7 iron is generally 3-5 inches in front of the ball. With a drill of this nature, the speed of the club is way down and shallowing functions that would exist in a fuller swing (secondary spine tilt, the wrists function from flexion towards extension etc.) are not present. So I need the low point to be closer to the ball so people don’t stuff it in the ground when you get to video 2. In video 2, I start giving people the freedom of dialing in the amount of rotation of the wrist (based on whatever grip they bring to the table) needed to produce tight straight shots without directly thinking about where the wrist will be at contact. Grip strength plays the biggest role in the release pattern for sure and I address this in the grip video I have on the channel and a release video (thumbnail says result vs action). In this particular series, I want students to see what sort of function the wrists have in the swing and to get them to do the things that most amateur golfers just don’t do. I want people to see how little subtle manipulations go a long ways and to feel exaggerated at first to feel movement and then dial it in accordingly. Hope that helps further clarify. It’s hard to find the balance in instruction that won’t seem far too advanced and allows students to start moving in the right direction. If I took most of the students that visit these videos through a lesson with a professional or aspiring professional and showed how we move AOA 1 degree and how we have to watch spin rates and what it does to spin loft and dynamic loft etc, students would be overwhelmed to say the least and probably not want to play the game. I hope that clears it all up. Let me know if you want to discuss further.

[@rjroth4869]

Wow! Thanks very much for taking the time to respond in such detail! This low point discussion is especially helpful. I will subscribe.@@MyGolfDNA

[@dukeesq]

SCUD missiles! Love it! I've found cracks to the foundation of my swing, and I believe this will fill in the cracks and then some. Nice instruction, Chris, thanks!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Working on this area of the swing is something we can never do enough of. Fill those cracks in and start dropping some heat on the boys. Or girls. Or just have a whole lot more control of your ball. 🤣

[@Egonomical]

Managing to do at least 500 reps of each spilt about 50 a time. My left arm and shoulder a bit sore but going to do the full 7 days before going onto video 2. Im determined to start from scratch again to build the basics of a solid swing. Ive never been told before to put in so many reps and not to push on to hitting balls before i really like the idea of repetition and taking time to learn the basics. Its logical a bit like learning to drive. You dont just get in a car and expect to be proficient after a few weeks. It takes months just to be able to be competent. Thanks Chris. Im from the UK and it looks like a lot of people from around the world are going to benefit from your video instruction and concepts. Good job 👍🌍👌👏👏👏

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank you so much for the kind words Neil and thank you for understanding our direction. It takes a good bit of time and a whole lot of hard work for a change to fully take shape. Most of the golf instruction world works harder than the students of the game trying to figure out how to market their information as the newest, most innovative way to get better at golf. Changing/developing movement patterns takes time. It’s takes the right kind of practice program. Most people, including myself, want to find faster ways to get things done. Going faster generally introduces faults and prolongs the road to the end result. Im sure most of the well known golf instructional outlets will shake their heads in dismay. If we had a larger part of the golfing population understand neuromuscular education, we’d probably see a big shift in the marketing. Who knows! Thanks for watching and thank you so much again for the support and kindest of words.

[@Rwest1285]

Great video Chris! Clear and easy to follow instruction. Putting in the reps today!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank you very much! Good luck with your reps and see you in the next one.

[@normankleinberg5525]

Interesting approach to building a swing, and I really like your sense of humor. Thanks for offering the series for free. BTW, what sold me is that 1) You didn't say something like: "THIS is the single tip that pros won't tell you that will make the golf swing as easy as it should be" and 2), much more importantly, all your moves are consistent with swings as taught by instructors I respect (e.g. John Dunigan, even the basics of the SP swing as taught by Kirk Junge). You just decided to do it in a much more organized, micro way. But (you knew there'd be a but, didn't you?) with a club in my hand and no ball I believe I can hit a low point consistently. As soon a ball goes down I hit it fat, even though I'm on my lead side. After some investigation it appears that when a ball is down the "little golfer" inside me tells my copilot (aka trail hand) to hit at the ball and I come down behind it. I discovered this by laying down an alignment stick an inch or two behind the ball (or I put a piece of tape down). I use an indoor mat. My copilot is VERY hard to control once I get two hands on the club and there's a ball sitting, waiting to be hit. I understand hitting the ball is not until Week 2, I am continuing with the Week 1 exercises, but this is going to be an issue as soon as I "graduate".

[@MyGolfDNA]

Double check the lead thumb isn’t pushing down on the shaft as well. Both the lead thumb and the trail hand sit in a position behind the shaft where they can push the club down and steepen the aoa up pretty quickly causing the sort of fat shot you are running into. Another thing to think about is that if you are really, and I mean really connected to what the lead hand/wrist are doing all the way through contact, then you’re creating a better platform for the trail hand trouble maker to ride along with. If you’re laser focused on the correct movements and the right hand is still screwing up the party, then you’ll probably have to shift your attention over to retraining the trail hand and what it should be doing down through the point of contact. I’m never opposed to that. Hope that helps and let me know if you run into any more issues and I’ll do my very best to help you out.

[@normankleinberg5525]

@@MyGolfDNA Thanks for the tips, I hadn't thought about the lead thumb. I also wonder if it's my "inner golfer" (something one can't control) trying to square up the face as I come into impact. Regardless, I had thought of your other tip, you were quite correct. If I give my brain something to occupy itself with, specifically rotating my lead hand, then it will have less time to think of the trail one. It works, just need to straighten out contact.

[@songguitargolf]

Fantastic timing for me to take your lesson today, as I’m rehabilitating my swing after my arm muscle injury, and trying to revisit the proper method of release once and for all. Your instructions are very detailed but clear and concise. You are passionate, authentic and absolutely convincing. Now I have high hope I will succeed this time. Thanks!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Hope you get back to 100% quickly Kwan and thank you for the kind words. Hope you get great success with the series moving forward when you’re fully back out there playing.

[@darcaleedebogorski6076]

IM READY TO DO THE WORK!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Get to it!!!

[@BarryIrwin-b8o]

Best instruction on the planet! Thank you! Finally! Great instruction presented with honest expectations and work required. So tired of hearing "do this for a bucket of balls and you'll bet great!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank you so very much for the kind words Barry. More to come!

[@harryg3889]

Chris I remember you from your time at Rotary Swing. You had a very similar series there that was good stuff. Well my wife joined a CClub and canceled our local gym membership so I’m giving golf another shot. All the old crap is still there. Fat, skulls, slices, huge hooks and of course shanks. Who could forget the shanks. I took some lessons at the CC and the guy kind of gritted his teeth and gave some early extension and swing easier drills. I could tell he wasn’t real hopeful. I began your series in my garage with a drop cloth to keep from scratching the clubs then moved to the back range (where they send the worst hackers) at the club and eventually began hitting the small (20-30 yd) shots. Surprisingly, he noted that he had seen me doing these drills and said “that’s the way to do it”. Most of his students want to learn how to hit the driver. I feel good about my progress. I can feel the contact more centered on the club face and super slow and easy swings result in the ball occasionally going about twice as far as I expect. I’m encouraged and excited to keep at it. Thanks

[@MyGolfDNA]

Hi Harry, so glad you're working through things the correct way AND you're seeing some progress in a positive direction. This process is really hard and it's never fun when you aren't getting the feedback from the strike. Keep going and keep staying focused.

[@ScottyPEightySix]

I’m invested, glad I found you coach!

[@mplunky1]

In this drill the position of the lead wrist is bowed into impact then stays in that same bowed position by just rotating the lead forearm to the finish point of the drill?...ie you are not wanting any cupping of the lead wrist to the finish point of this drill but only forearm rotation & the lead wrist still bowed but turned. Am I correct with this understanding?. Many thanks I am enjoying your lessons very much.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Yep, exactly, Try to keep the knuckles behind the wrist bones all the way through for now. As you start ramping up the speed with the club, this will be harder to do and will get toned back quickly. Anatomically flat at impact and post impact, just beyond the lead thigh, is the long term goal with this series. Glad you are enjoying the lessons. Hope you'll join us for more in the future.

[@GaryLongo]

I went to the website but couldn’t find where to upload my video. Thank You I love the way you teach.

[@MyGolfDNA]

In order to upload, you would need to be a premier member. I will doing some free analysis promo in the very near future, so signing up for the free membership will get you on our email notification list for when I do run that promo. Premier you get 2 lessons per month, Premier+ you get 6 and PRO you get unlimited lessons per month. Glad you are finding the content useful. Looking forward to helping you more in the future.

[@robsmits9135]

Thanks Chris, see you next week 😅

[@stephenosborn6816]

I’m starting today! Pump and ready to put in the work. I am so looking forward to having consistency in my golf swing. Never knowing where I was going to strike the ball has ruined the game for me. I just know with you help I can enjoy the game and see some respectable scores in my future.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thanks for joining us Stephen. We will work very hard with you to help you get the best results possible. I know how frustrating this sport can truly be. Get to work:)

[@rogernewton7831]

Good stuff! Let's see what happens.

[@DannyPuckett]

I'm all in coach!

[@trippjones7489]

Chris this is Awesome!!!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thanks Tripp. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Bob-c9v]

Your videos are great & really like your sense of humor! I started doing the exercises for your video "Hit The Brakes For Faster Clubhead Speed" a few days ago, then today ran across the "4 Weeks to Better Ball Striking." Much of the material in the 4 Weeks videos is also covered in the Hit the Brakes video. That said, am I better off doing the 4 Weeks in lieu of the other one, or do both - and if both, in which order? Thanks!

[@MyGolfDNA]

I'd work the release drills independently of the brakes video and work towards marrying the 2 videos together as you become better with the release drills. Use the release drills to train and feel the movements of the arms down in front and use the brakes drill as your source for speed. I also have a new video coming out this week that will help expand on this question alone. Thanks for the kind words and enjoying my humor:) You are one of the few that get it:)

[@bryantjoeb1]

Chris - Many thanks for doing this! I’m onboard.

[@bryantjoeb1]

Where are you located?

[@MyGolfDNA]

@@bryantjoeb1 Orlando, Florida

[@nativenosmoke2256]

Ok you’ve convinced me. At this point I’m willing to try anything

[@normnailz]

Hi Chris, this series seems like something that could be very useful for me. I have been golfing for 25 years with very little improvement on my consistency and bad habits always seem to creep back into my game. Now that golf season is here I am out on the course regularly and have a simulator at home, so I golf a lot now. Would it be counter productive for me to follow this series and still golf a few rounds each week? My league starts May 7, so don't have the 4 weeks to completely dedicate my time all the way through. Thanks for the instruction and the great videos, you've got a new subscriber.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Hi there! It won’t be counterproductive by any means. It’s more of a matter where your current swing is and how connected to the new movements you can get from the series. Changing movement patterns takes a while and old movement patterns don’t die off. So, you can use the series to enhance the current state of your swing and have some good understanding of how to control the face properly. I’d suggest that you keep it simple and not try to take on too much at the start of a league season. If you learn how to manage the clubface, you’ll get a better understanding of how to make small adjustments on the fly that can help you show the boys and girls what’s up during league play. Hope that helps.

[@ignacioalvarez4470]

Many thanks Chris for this series, formado Pau France

[@MyGolfDNA]

My pleasure Ignacio. Hope you follow along and get some great success at the end of the series.

[@aspoonfulofknowledge]

Great job! Thank you for sharing.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank YOU for watching. Hope you’ll join us for more in the future.

[@kylebowley3727]

Awesome video!

[@stevenwu6469]

I am starting today, thanks Chris

[@MyGolfDNA]

Good luck! Week 2 will be much easier for you to manage once you get the reps in.

[@7501482]

Good stuff

[@ggaspord]

Thanks!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank you very much! I appreciate it! Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

[@azrinkojack]

I will practise this drill..tq

[@johnp3428]

Hi Chris. Great video training on the release. I appreciate your passion to help others improve their golf game. I am 300 reps into the working reps and notice the inconsistency in my hitting the right spot just in front of the ball position - i hit it maybe 50% of the time within say an inch or less, and miss both in front and behind, sometimes thin, so noticing all miss types. No one is perfect. To "graduate" this exercise, what percent of the time should you hit the proper spot? I plan to do the 1500-2000 reps regardless of how it goes, or longer if needed to graduate - I want to get it right as this has been a struggle point for me my whole golf life. Thanks for your precious time!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Hi John, glad you’re enjoying the video! I’d honestly say I’d like for you to be 90% or better with the low point on condensed swings like this. If you’re missing the spot, we need to know better why that’s happening. Things for you to check on: 1. Is the lead shoulder in the same spot every time? 2. Is the spine tilt when looking at face on consistent? 3. Are you pushing on the shaft with the lead thumb? If you are sure on all of those. Id strip the club back hit for a session or 2, close your eyes and go back through the movements. Then bring the club back and stay 100% committed to the movements not thinking about the low point or what the club is doing at all. Hope that helps bring your numbers up before moving on. Good discipline can be hard to find these days when it comes to this stuff so I appreciate you taking your time to ask questions like this. Good luck.

[@johnp3428]

@@MyGolfDNA Hi Chris. Thanks for the tips...you're a great coach! I was swinging too far back and through, beyond pocket to pocket as you instructed. I also had other thoughts that probably hurt consistency. Lesson learned, I hope. I have shortened the swing and I have improved...I'm at 740 reps now, and I'm closer to 90% than 50%, so progressing. I'm age 59 and have a sore left wrist so I need to take my time with the reps. My bad habits are backswing early extension (weight moving to toes) from which I never recover, and my hips swaying forward too much in the d/s, which messes with my spine tilt. Gotta learn to shallow better too. I think hip sway also impacted my consistency with the first 300 reps...shorter swing and no hip sway and it is better. I didn't understand your point #3 about pushing on shaft with lead thumb. Thank you again for your help & time!!

[@davidklein6160]

Love the video going to get started on the drills…is the first video in the series?

[@MyGolfDNA]

Yep, this is the first video in the series. Video 2 came out on Sunday. I’ll make a playlist on the channel so they are easier to find. Glad you are enjoying the video. Good luck on your reps and time to get to work.

[@michaelpauly6361]

Love the instruction! Could you explain what you mean at 2:37- " you can look down through your palm and see a hole in the ground".. not sure I understand what you mean by that statement..

[@MyGolfDNA]

Glad your loving the instruction! Sorry for the confusion! What I meant was…in that position of impact, if you had a hole in your palm, you should be able to look through it from your perspective and see the ground. That would make sure the wrist is in the correct position. Hope that helps.

[@KhaizalOzlen]

11:58. Your trail heel is not lifted off the ground when your weight shifts to the lead heel, or is it?

[@MyGolfDNA]

The trail heel is rolled to the instep. I have a video coming out on this topic very very soon.

[@brdgolf1f814]

I love the idea of starting with small repeatable motions and feel like I learn the best that way. Quick question… would all that forearm rotation lead to an inconsistent club face angle through impact. It feels like it’s very timing dependent. Is this something that you explain later on?

[@MyGolfDNA]

Great question here, the club face always has to be rotating, just at a very constant rate through the point of contact. I’ll be explaining more on this topic by showing you ways to monitor the face through the trajectory and starting line.

[@roll62]

Hi Chris, I’m going through the working reps now, and it does become very different with the co-pilot. I find to avoid cupping of the left wrist at the end of the movement I need to point the club head out towards second base if that makes sense. Just to confirm, my bowing doesn’t feel nearly as much as when I was going through the first two steps. Thanks!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Hi Roll62, yep that is correct as far as where the club will be pointing and good for you staying focused on the movements and then allow the club to react. Next week we will start letting things go though this position which will get it to feel a little more natural and less held off. Hang in there.

[@mplunky1]

Loving your Series Lessons here. Very clear & specific. When you are doing these working Reps can you please tell me when I'm doing the Left heal Right heal reps do you allow the trail leg to straighten in the 1/2 backswing rep or do I keep some flex in it? Also I deliberately haven't jumped ahead to your other videos as I am really following your Series sequence 1st & foremost before I start to crawl. You are using the lead arm to direct & control these Reps & is that the way to do so in my full swing? I'm asking this because I am a Lefthanded player but very Right hand (my lead hand) dominate & find that using my lead Right arm the natural way for me to swing as opposed to using my trail very less dominate Left arm. Is this OK to let my lead arm dominate my swing?. Many thanks again & love your method of teaching these very basic & essential core elements of the Golf swing.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Yoooo mplunky1, so glad to hear you're loving the series and thank you for the very kind words! Keep some minor flex in the trail leg if you can. We don't want the hips to over rotate. Your full swing will be driven by the sequence of movements in which your arms will be the last thing to move in that sequence. Which ever side you want to feel the release, clubface control etc., is very much player dependent. You can deliver it from either arm, or in unison all day long.

[@mplunky1]

@@MyGolfDNA thanks for replying as that has really cleared up for me some real confusion in my golf swing for a very long time.

[@dogloverjb6873]

Very well-explained video. Isn't the club designed so the club naturally releases if we don't interfere in the swing?

[@MyGolfDNA]

Thank you for watching! The club is designed to rotate and to swing on an inclined plane. It definitely wants to do a lot of work for you. Tension levels, the plane the club is moving on etc., can play a big factor in all of that though.

[@Bob-c9v]

Working my way through the reps in Step 2, maintaining focus on the low point. I'd been told before to keep my eye on the back of the ball at address. Not sure how good that advice actually was, but considering the focus on the low point in the drills, from now on when playing should I be focusing on the front part of the ball at address instead? Thx.

[@MyGolfDNA]

I've always personally focused on a dimple on the back of the ball, when addressing it and then I usually just form a picture around the ball visualizing the target and shot shape then I pull the trigger. You can shift your focus to the front if that works better for you. The only way to know is to video tape it while working on the drills and see which one yields better results.

[@roypiligian3495]

What club do you recommend practicing with here in this step? Thank you!

[@MyGolfDNA]

7, 8, or 9 iron is a good place to start.

[@MarkG_603]

@MyGolfDNA - Hi Chris, When I perform the drill with the club in my hands, the club face appears to be closed about 20 degrees through the impact zone. I assume this because I am using the exaggerated forward-rolled wrist position from the 300/300 drills I've been doing these past 3-4 days... and that I am currently over-cooking this? I appreciate it! 🤟

[@MyGolfDNA]

Your grip is probably on the strong side so that’s why it looks shut as much as it does. Instead of the lead wrist pointing directly down the target line, it will be pointed a little more in front of than down the line. I would hit some small shots first though as some times you have to take the exaggerated route to learn new movements and the golf ball being present will certainly tell you if you still have it much too shut or not.

[@MarkG_603]

@@MyGolfDNA I think you're right about my grip, which I have changed a couple times the past 18 months. What I assumed was neutral was indeed still a tad strong. The adjustment was very minimal yet it resulted in a square club face at or around impact. Crazy. At some point we'll be chatting once I join your program, just need to get some video of my swing prior. Thank you so much! 🤟

[@MyGolfDNA]

Looks like you are ready to get started. Looking forward to sitting down with you and going through things in depth with you!

[@trippjones7489]

Chris what club is that you’re using during the working reps ?

[@MyGolfDNA]

7,8 or 9 iron. I think most of the series I was going back and forth between 7 and 8 iron.

[@bankscam]

Love this instruction but what about playing two or three times a week while doing all these initial repetitions. Any advice .

[@MyGolfDNA]

I always advocate playing when you get a chance to play. When it comes to the reps, I’d try to get in some small sessions right before you play, then go back through it when you finish for a short amount. On the days where you’re not scheduled to play, try to get a good solid 100-300 really concentrated reps with good awareness of what you’re doing. Don’t forget to give yourself some rest as well. Quality can dwindle if you’re trying to pack it all in.

[@cmsima]

Hi Chris - Question: when my wrist reaches the check point where it's bowed and my watch is pointing down the target line - where is the clubface at that point. Is that where it's making contact with the ball or is the clubhead at a post impact point? Understanding this will help me internalize the drill better.

[@MyGolfDNA]

The easy answer would be to tell you that the position is right at contact. We never hit positions on the golf swing. We move through positions. So there are a lot of factors that go into this really. Grip being one of those, the amount of lag your take into the hitting area, the path that the club will be working through etc. With that said, I would tell you that when you first start, im teaching you to get to the main positions of impact and then as you start moving through the position and adding the ball to the mix, in video 2, you’ll be able to dial in the positions tightly and then develop what works best for you moving forward. Hope that helps.

[@mikemclellan8875]

Just finished Step 2, 600 reps. My question is about left arm tension. On a scale of 1 to 10, how much tension will there be in the elbow, wrist and hand? Also, I tend to feel a bit of a "snap" as I cup my wrist--should I avoid that or is it natural? Thanks Chris, I really love this stuff! Great video series!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Hi Mike, hope you’re enjoying your performance center all to yourself. Hahah. You want tension levels to be pretty low. You really shouldn’t be feeling anything in the elbow. That could be from too much tension underneath the shoulders. Next week the snap that you are feeling now will certainly be introduced. Try to fight it off as much as possible now until we really start letting things fly. Scale from 1-10 I want you 2-4 max on that scale. Just a little control of the wrist and forearm down through the spot of impact.

[@mikemclellan8875]

@@MyGolfDNA Sweet! Everyone “on staff” at the PGC thanks you. Cheers!

[@trippjones7489]

Question-🤣🤣🤣As I’m going through this process with you do you recommend that I continue playing during the week/weekend?

[@MyGolfDNA]

I’d always tell any and all students to keep playing. It can prolong the process of change but we are here to play golf. I’d suggest doing a small warmup going through the movements before the round and after the round. Then on your off days, I’d suggest that you do some concentrated sessions as I outline in the series. Everyone is a bit different really. So dialing in the plan can be tricky. Just make sure you get good quality reps in, when you’re repping.

[@trippjones7489]

@@MyGolfDNA thanks Man 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ggaspord]

Chris, why is the weight on the heels in the last practice and is that what I should get used to for full swings?

[@MyGolfDNA]

We want the weight to be more under the ankle joints. Often times I’ll say the heels in videos to keep people from moving forward. Of course the weight will move to the forward part of the foot slightly as you load and transition but it’s important to focus on getting it under the ankles as quickly as you can. Hope that helps clarify.

[@ggaspord]

Great…thanks

[@MrSpanky2001]

I have to admit, with the club in my hand and I get to the point that my wrist is cupped with my watch face pointing at the target, the loft of the club looks almost perpendicular to the ground. Am I getting the right picture? So much different than when I "scoop" it. Working with a 5I by the way.

[@MyGolfDNA]

There is a pretty good chance that you have a "stronger" lead hand grip. You can tone down the drill quite a bit. What I would suggest you do is...from a static address position, shift your hips left and open them up a fraction while keeping your head back in behind the ball. Allow the lead wrist to move to the middle of the lead thigh (deloft the club) then make sure the face is rotated to square behind the ball. Take note of this position, then begin your work with the drill working to move through that same position. Hope that helps. Let me know if you need something further and I will gladly assist you.

[@thevinsk]

Hey Chris! I’m sure you’re asked this all the time so sorry if you’ve answered it already …do you teach any in person lessons? If video is all there is I’ll give it a go, but nothing beats live lessons for me. I’m in Orlando, FL.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Yep, I sure do and would love to have you come down to the world Marriott for some instruction. The description under the video has the email address to get in contact with me to get something setup. Let me know if you have any issues at all.

[@Mozhart222]

Hi - is it ok to pre-bow your lead wrist before you let your lead arm drop.

[@MyGolfDNA]

You can but be careful with overdoing it and shutting the face down or steepening the swing plane too much. That can make it harder to control the hitting area for most but obviously we know that many really good ball strikers can do it.

[@johnwilliams7236]

Is the rotation only occurring in the shoulder, or will the forearm and shoulder rotate (backswing and downswing).

[@MyGolfDNA]

Wrist and forearm should rotate on both sides of it.

[@johnwilliams7236]

@@MyGolfDNAthx!

[@jerryplaystennis]

Chris, what does the lateral movement do? I have little lateral movement and mainly rotational movement.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Great question! Lateral movement and rotational movement need to be balanced in order to optimize efficiency and consistency. In week one, I focus on getting people more over to the lead side more laterally to help get a feel for the low point. I will be balancing it all out in weeks 2 and 3.

[@Inosence]

One pressure point question - if we want to go right heel -> left heel -> release, should our address begin with even left & right but at the heel position? I always thought at address it should be at the ball of the foot. :😕 confused :p

[@MyGolfDNA]

You can start with your weight forward in the balls of your feet in you choose. That's what a lot of instructors will call your "athletic position". Your weight will need to move from the ball of your foot to the ankle/heel when you start rotating because you trail need would sustain a lot of rotational load otherwise (the knee is not designed to rotate). We have a better understanding of biomechanics these days and what gets people into trouble in the golf swing. One of those things that should be discussed more regularly, is where the weight traces through your feet during the golf swing to keep the knees, hips and back safer through the golf swing.

[@VuNguyen-e7j]

Chris, i did this drill but noticed my club face us way closed when lead hand is at the very bottom. Im a strong grip and looks like your drill your holding the club neutral. Looks like to be squared my lead arm is 45 degrees less. So it should be different with every one that holds a different grip correct?

[@MyGolfDNA]

When you get to week 2, the grip you bring to the table will ultimately dictate home much rotation of the wrists you’ll use through the point of contact. You’ll be able to make the adjustments YOU need with blending week 1 and 2 together.

[@RomanEmpire16]

Ok so thank you for this series of videos looking forward to watching all of them but I do have a concern about this video which I'm sure many people can relate especially in the youtube world 🌎 so right now there is confusion about the small little lateral movement that some Pro players have and some don't and some have more than others, I guess that movement is called the recentering movement is this something that you consciously should be doing after you finish your backswing like you added here on this video ? I just recently sent a message to Adam Porzak who has a channel on KZbin and is a reputable instructor and he told me that teaching this movement has destroyed many golf swings but then I see a lot of videos where instructors are teaching to consciously add this movement to your dwn swing, is there any way you can make a side video in response to this particular movement and if it should added to your swing and maybe the pros and cons of this because I know for a fact by studying pros in slow motion that some have this more then others , thank you.

[@MyGolfDNA]

I will be addressing this very topic this week in fact. Golf instruction is so funny. We have “reputable” golf instructors telling people that golf swings have been destroyed from movement that actually takes place, and with factual data supporting it. On top of that, neglecting weight shift can put the body in seriously dangerous positions throughout the movement. There are different ways to teach people to get to the end result. The method to my madness is, in this series, getting people to feel some subtle weight transfer while before the release starts to occur. Weight shift is used in ALL hitting or throwing sports right? This upcoming week, I won’t be discussing how ANY methodology in existence, has “destroyed” many golf swings. In fact, I’ll be just focusing on how to get the movement of the lower half all tightened up and very much in line with a final polished product, while we hit golf balls and get feedback from the strike. We will also be learning about our misses, so we can adjust accordingly. I’m not sure why any well known golf instructor wouldn’t support different ways of thinking to help people get better at the game of golf. If I took that same approach as just an ordinary instructor, having ‘some’ training in anatomy and kinesiology, and pointed out how many instructional portals don’t really take into account how important it is to move safely and efficiently in the golf swing, then I’d probably never get to spend time with my wife or son. My objective with my instruction is to teach people how to play good golf, and to give me the same excitement the game has always given me. If I don’t agree with the gravity golf, A-swing, stack and tilt methodologies, does that mean I should tout fact less information to any student of the game? I’ll only preach, what I know and what I’ve studied in the last 21 years of teaching. You’ll never find me passing along fact less information or opinion based information just to pad my reputation! Make sense?

[@RomanEmpire16]

@MyGolfDNA - Chris Tyler interesting 🤔 is there an email i can write you Chris I'll like to screen shot and send you a pic of exactly what i wrote and what was the response from this instructor so you can at least read his words exactly on this subject there is sooo much confusion from beginners and more experienced golfers as well about this lateral movement that I'm starting to think that its probably a mixture of both arguments that can be correct or maybe not ? Hell man i don't know !! lol help us!!

[@MyGolfDNA]

@@RomanEmpire16 absolutely. It’s in the video description. Remember this, golf is a sport where no one agrees on anything. I don’t expect that to change anytime soon unfortunately. The hips do/will move very dynamically in the swing. It’s a blend of rotation and lateral movement. Most of the time, we instructors will see amateurs with too much of one or the other. The guys and gals that do it the best are the ones that can play for a long period of time without having to sit on the sidelines from injury.

[@RomanEmpire16]

@@MyGolfDNA ok 👍 thanks for the info I sent you that email 📧

[@MyGolfDNA]

@@RomanEmpire16 I saw it and responded. One final thing I failed to mention in the email, the spine hates 2 things specifically, shear force and compression. Rotation in an aggressive manner, during the swing, is exactly that on the spine. Hope all this info helps you figure out where to go:)

[@ploakes]

Chris, I noticed that you keep your right heel down on the "working drill". Is this important?

[@MyGolfDNA]

VERY Important! Here is a video I just published on this very topic. Let me know if that helps:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qavdg6lqpsmemck

[@ploakes]

Thank you for the reply. The linked video really helped.

[@cmsima]

Chris - I thought the club was designed to rotate properly “on its own”. If I keep hands/wrists passive - shouldn’t it release properly? I feel like I’m actively manipulating the club with this drill. Is my concept of a passive release misunderstood?

[@MyGolfDNA]

Most of the time I see students that have released the club improperly for so long, they need to train new movements and then work to reduce tension as you get more proficient and start picking up the pace with more body movements. I just released a video on what we call the “balanced release” where I show you a drill that helps you reduce tension to let the club do its thing. Here is the link to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHy6q3htiLJ6pNE

[@jaewil7900]

As a right hand golfer, I’m having trouble getting my wrist watch facing back while still keeping my wrist bowed. I can do this movement with just my lead hand, but when I put my trail hand on the club, it ends up at an angle instead of totally flat facing left. Hope this makes sense.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Having the trail hand on the club should reduce the flexion in the lead hand substantially. You want to make sure the club is square and delofted which means the appearance at impact with both hands on the club will vary based on grip strength. We train the lead wrist in abundance so that it can make the subtle manipulations to control the face angle in its entirety. Hope that helps.

[@dennishammer8537]

Hey Chris, when performing this as I get to left hand release and in front of left leg I have a very closed club face? My grip is neutral 2 knuckles on left hand showing. Is this right? Thanks.

[@MyGolfDNA]

Yeah it’s going look a bit on the shut side for now. Things are going to get toned down this week when we start hitting balls on Sunday. We will have the right hand trying pulling the hands back to the middle of the thigh, we will have more spine tilt etc. all of which will I’ll make the club face more square than what you’re currently seeing.

[@LuckeeSon]

This is excellent I love the presentation❤❤❤❤finally someone actually teaching of what to do instead of don’t do this and don’t do that… thank you very much.

[@MyGolfDNA]

So happy to hear you liked the information and happy to have you on the channel. Please let me know if you need help or have any questions along the way:)

[@Logicalblue1]

I'm down. Starting from square one.

[@ZatchBolski]

Chris, I play left handed but I am right hand dominate. Does your course work for weirdos like me? The 1st drill seems easy bc it’s my dominant hand. Also, it’s tough to tell how open your hips are. It looks like you didn’t move them all. Please Help!!!

[@MyGolfDNA]

Yes, this will work. Just remember when your grip strength will play the biggest role in how much you need to let the wrist supinate as you get further into the sessions. When I work on release drills, I try to move to a "lite" impact position, hips open 10-15ish degrees rather than the 35-45 degrees. Its easier to get more reps done and less stressful on the body during your practice time. Let me know if you run into any issues along the way. I play right handed golf and my coordinated hand is my left just as an fyi to further answer your question.

[@bobp.6337]

Question: where do you want my elbows both left and right? Inside of both elbows facing out? Essentially perpendicular to target line?

[@MyGolfDNA]

Normally I would write out some very long winded check points to answer this but most of this stuff I’ll be going through later in the series. I want the focus to be on the wrist functions as much as humanly possible in video 1. Then we will be addressing external rotation of the lead elbow, as well as grip in the later videos when we dial in ball flight to match what you’re looking for. Sound like a plan?

[@Albert-58]

I was going to ask the same question about where the lead elbow should be pointing as the lead hand stops in step one. I will look forward to seeing how it works in the future posts 😊

[@MyGolfDNA]

Down the target line at impact. The elbow shall point:)

[@Albert-58]

Brilliant Chris; thanks for clarifying 😊😊

[@GaryLongo]

Can I send you a video of my swing for you to analyze. Thank You

[@MyGolfDNA]

Hi Gary, You can head over to the website (in the description) and sign up for a free membership and I will be doing a promo for analysis of swings in the very near future.

[@jimdrake637]

In the working reps do I start at a ‘light impact’ position with weight on lead heal and hips slightly open?

[@MyGolfDNA]

Start neutral with your weight, then move to the trail heel to start the movement, then shift it to the lead heel/ankle before the arms start swinging past the body. Right heel, left heel, release. Hope that helps. This upcoming week we are going to get a lot more dynamic with the hips.

[@desano1975]

I feel like this is gonna hook the ball

[@MyGolfDNA]

You need clubface rotation from somewhere. You can get it from your wrists, or your body. I would choose the wrists as it can be a WHOLE lot more efficient to move the clubface from one side of the body to the other. Video #2, I talk about how to tone it back if you find the ball going left.

[@TheMyocyte]

Does release happen at the bottom?

[@MyGolfDNA]

The release starts as the hands work down in front of the trail thigh and ends as the hands exit outside the lead thigh.

[@Dongshinchoi]

Thanks for the great drill. Without the clubs, it seems I have to fix my posture to the impact position. Then, when I'm doing the raps with the club, is it okay to have little pelvis and knee movement? Or do I try to fix them?

[@MyGolfDNA]

Yep, totally fine. We will be tightening down the ship over the next few weeks. The key is to focus on getting the lead wrist to function perfectly. Thanks for watching.

[@jimdrake637]

Damn. Starting over … again. Wondering if I just used my lead arm with club head would help? Every time I add speed in 4 week I lose it. 😮

[@MyGolfDNA]

I’d say keep doing more reps with both hands on the club in really condensed swings, hitting the checkpoints, while limiting the number of balls for now. Old movement patterns never die unfortunately. We have to be disciplined to reinforce new movement patterns gradually. Take your time and challenge yourself slowly. Don’t be afraid to push yourself at times to see where you’re at in the process.

[@grethebyrkjedal7725]

What´s the trix to avoid arms comming to fast?

[@MyGolfDNA]

Break the drill into 2 specific pieces, shift first, then let the arm move past the body. Repeat several times and then start blending it together. Video 2 in the series will get a little more complex with the hip movement so you want to be proficient with the timing of things before moving on. Hope that helps.

[@cclarsen72]

I'm constantly arriving at impact with a club face that is too closed causing my ball to start left and hook. The bowing of my wrist makes this worse. Any type of rolling release makes this worse. I have tried weakening my grip and somehow it still happens. If i don't release or bow I tend to get steep and flip just after impact and then my lead arm bunches and pulls upwards. Not quite a chicken wing but close.

[@MyGolfDNA]

What does the clubface look like at shaft parallel to the ground when the hands are working in front of the trail thigh? You may need to increase or decrease the secondary tilt to your spine slightly (would have to see it), reduce the tension in the lead hand and keep the arm moving through contact. Bottom line is, the movements taught in this series can serve as a good baseline and can give you some freedom when you get to video 2 to tone down the rotation if needed. I never want anyone to try and maintain any sort of bowing of the wrist through the release when it’s all said and done nor do I want any sort of forced supination from the lead wrist. Everything should be done as relaxed as possible.

[@JoseMoreno-dt5jc]

No helicopters today? Keep up the GREAT info

[@MyGolfDNA]

Oh they are out there more than anyone would really know. I just don't feature them every video hahhaa. Thanks for the kind words.

[@Sportshound]

How do i follow in order Ist, 2nd, lesson etc

[@Sportshound]

I mean how do i locate these lessons in 1,2,3 order

[@MyGolfDNA]

The videos are located on the channel in a series. If you click on the channel name and scroll down, you should see the impact series on that page. If you cannot find it, let me know and I’ll go grab the videos and link them to the comment.

[@Prophecy23JC]

Sandhill Cranes. Are you in Florida? How did you get them to go away? Lol Normally the more you shoo them away, the more they hang around. Ha.

[@MyGolfDNA]

I used to be super impatient with em’ but honestly, I think they are just bored and they need some entertainment (at least that’s what I’m convincing myself they need so I can be more at peace with them being around!) 😂

[@Prophecy23JC]

@@MyGolfDNA I could definitely see that!

[@maxdre]

Are you the Chris from Rotary Swing?

[@MyGolfDNA]

My mom told me I could be anyone I wanted to be, so I am Chris from MyGolfDNA😁Thanks for checking us out Max. Hope you're playing some great golf.

[@pastorjason4337]

@@MyGolfDNA 🤣

[@robertnohrn9862]

So now I’m confused. I watched a video where you said the arm doesn’t swing, just goes up in the backswing, then back down in the downswing. Now we are swinging. Which is it?

[@MyGolfDNA]

The arms will work independently from the body when they get moved down in front of the body for the release to start. The video you watched prior to this shows you how the arms function in the takeaway, backswing and transition. This helps you finish it off.

[@robertnohrn9862]

Ok, that makes sense. I’ve also quit watching any other coaches. Can you make a short video that shows the entire swing in slow motion?

[@MyGolfDNA]

Of my swing????

[@maeu59]

When you say 300 reps, is that daily?

[@MyGolfDNA]

That would be awesome if you could get that many done. Generally speaking, I want 300 reps total, stopping at impact and then 300 reps without the club through impact. Then add the club in and do as many focused reps as you can for the rest of the week hitting the checkpoints. Great question.