5 Things All Good Golfers Do - Step By Step Drills So You Can Too

[@karledwidge9617]

Thumbs up for this rule of thumb of both hands thumbs kept parallel to the ground! Much seriously, yet again a great, sensible video. Best today's golf instructor on the Internet, by far.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@finnerator]

Clay DIESEL!! this video is solid brother. You’re Dadgum red, white and blue - American flag, F15 Tatoo on your chest dadgum golf ball hitting machine!!! These 5 are solid. As a consumer and someone who is serious about getting better at their golf game I appreciate the fact that you were using your data to support your teaching methods. This for me is so valuable!! Huge fan of your channel brother!! THANK YOU !! #merica

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Dan! 👍

[@MikeDunphy]

This is probably the best TSG video so far. So much good content!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@kurtk3225]

This video is next level Clay. You created a concise and super effective informational video on the most distilled aspects of all your golfing wisdom over the years. This really sets a higher bar for your content - and I think your gonna get huge in 2020 if you keep up this level of work. Invaluable info and great Video!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@tonystopar7329]

Excellent video! Always enjoy good and accurate instruction that isn't condescending!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@criddy22]

The best video I've ever seen. can't wait to try this when spring breaks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@patshannon5709]

Best swing fundamentals that I have ever seen. Wish I could have seen them earlier!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Pat!

[@USCFI]

Another excellent video that covers all the main points.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@foreverlifegolf]

Great points!! Clear and Concise

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@RGGRWG]

Clay spot on agree with you and an example is my dad who played in Pro Tournaments in the 40's when in his 20's only advice to me as an 11 year old for driving the ball was how to line up, and watch him with at 6’4” and a laid back spline angle with an easy swing was always in the center well down the fairway. Then with a killer 7 iron chip and a deadly putter stroke always scored well consistently! I am now retired and working on it.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@johnmcdonald3380]

Great stuff man. First video where I actually understood everything when it comes to hitting a Driver. Excited to try this out on the range before my round Saturday!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks John!

[@knight84EPL1]

been following him lately. very good piece of information and summary

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@andrewsmythe4224]

Great work thanks to you and the team , let's take it to the range .

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@muravi8167]

CB - glad and happy found your channel

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@alysgolfstudio567]

This is really good as it puts the full swing together yet covers key parts including shallowing the club path. Drills or repetitions for each part are also critical. Look forward to comparing how this would look for a hybrid, a mid iron for example.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@historicus146]

Good stuff!! What you didn't mention but is a side benefit of the spine angle tilt....it facilitates the clearing of the lead hip.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@bigjmal]

Another superb video.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@joakim3101]

Well done! Really cool research, It'll definitely help me on future rounds. Too bad for me it is really cold and dark in Sweden. Thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@moheetoes]

Awesome video and a good tip. I'll be sure that I'm using this tip swing the club.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@patfarr569]

@@TopSpeedGolf I think I havealready signedup for these lessons please advise

[@Uppdala]

Golden! Thanks mate!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@life...in-sink]

Hey Clay, been working and reworking through your systems as a member for the last couple months, and I gotta say it's doing some great things for my game! Just need to get a little better at building that muscle memory, through focused repetition, to ingrain the right techniques covered in the TSG sys. I find myself having mini breakthroughs, only to seemingly almost lose everything on the course, because I'm trying to think about too many thoughts at once, instead of just playing freely where the correct actions are second nature. One thing I think that would help me tremendously is a video discussing the subtle nuances between the driver and iron swing, as it fits into the 5 main keys of the TSG. I understand the basic principles to be the same, but with how you're striking the ball a bit differently in both areas, it seems the mechanics would have to be slightly different even as it pertains to angle of attack alone. Guess that could be a good office hour discussion. But I learn well from your teaching style so it would be a really good regular video as well! Anyway, keep.up the good work!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

We have a video on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYa6ZGWHrNGcm5Y

[@rememberthetampon]

Brilliant video Clay, have you done a similar one relating to irons?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

This applies to irons as well.

[@georgiawaterfowlmafia]

You must’ve been very good at statistics. Wow that is awesome. Really perfect explanation and execution off those stats.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@aaronconsaul6645]

one of your best Clay!!! tyty

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@LearyS07]

Clay can you provide the same video for irons?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Sean, this applies to any club that you're taking a full swing with. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@allahalibaba9063]

Thanks Clay for those tips...I love your video and use them to try and improve...All you comments are build on a strong base so the core has to be stable...More legs work in the gym....Thanks...Ali

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@joebartman8609]

Great video Clay super helpful. Not sure if i should ask you here but I'll give it a shot (I am sure you likely have videos you could link me to). I have seeing a lot about shot shape lately with differences in advice. I have always heard that face dictates where the ball starts. However, when trying to hit a fade, for example, I see more and more to start the face at the target and adjust your alignment and thus your path to the left (for a RH golfer). Wouldn't that start your ball at the target and fade away from it? Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Joe, the face does dictate mostly where the ball starts (about 80%). If you set up with the face square to the target, then it doesn't mean it will be square at impact. Where you strike the ball on the face matters too. If you hit the ball off the toe then it will open the face some and if you hit it on the heel, it will close the face. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@njweb]

Nice one Clay 👍

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@daveeastcott9323]

Wow!!! This is totally brilliant! I've come across all these tips in different places over the years, but never all in one place with such clear and specific parameters to aim for...this could be revolutionary for a lot of beginners looking to build a solid swing without spending a fortune on lessons, if they have the patience to video themselves and put in the time and effort to analyse themselves... Would it be possible to do a similar video for a mid-short iron eg. 7 iron, so we can extrapolate the differences as we go down the bag from driver? Big thanks for your efforts on this video!!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Dave! The concept is the same with every club. The only difference is that you hit down on the ball on the turf and up on the ball with a driver. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@juliocesarpalomo4609]

Clay, great stuff, man! But do these 5 things also apply to irons?

[@haamidewes4762]

Great vid Clay . . . Wee bit technical for me bro 👌🏌️‍♂️

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@realtoast7036]

Excellent. Man, what a different game it would be if I were 300+, straight off the tee.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@arvinddas6803]

Good vdo doctor

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@Jeffsingleton100]

I've just focused on the SL Release alone and in 2 days of practice focusing on that release point my golf swing has improved tremendously. I've been playing for 30 years and never knew about the SL Release. If there was ever a secret to golf this is it for me. Focusing on that release makes everything else work together. Does the SL release point change depending on the club you use? Does it move forward/backward going from wedges to the driver? Also, I've watched your pitching/chipping video and it seems that even with those swings you maintain the SL release to some degree. Is that an accurate observation? Anyway, If you have time to comment that would be awesome, and thank you so much for your free lessons! I can't wait to watch more videos on KZbin and the TSG website.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hey Jeff, thanks for sharing. Glad it helped and it sounds like you're on the right track. The release will be basically the same for all clubs but you may release it a little earlier if you want to add some loft and hit it higher and release it later if you want to deloft it and hit it lower. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@08jag81]

You could call the compression line the forward spin axis.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@dougzembiec9995]

Clay - you are a brilliant coach. BTW, a great drill for point 5 is to use an alignment stick and extend your club especially with an iron. It ensures your hands are forward at impact and no early release or flipping of hands.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

Phenomenal video! I can't wait to get to work on those fundamentals listed here! I'm tired of coming across all this subjective information out there. I really want to find the absolute fundamentals to the game.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@nimjasani6582]

can this be applied to irons as well?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes

[@scottcov56]

Hey Clay - I enjoy your videos. The concern I have is you are referencing PGA tour players to us 'average Joe's' just trying to hit the ball straight. Distance doesn't (shouldn't) matter too much to us, but hitting the ball straight is more important to me, and by straight, I mean hitting the green from 150-200 yards out. I realize there are so many golf videos out there, we can each pick the ones that might help us. Your information here is great, but at 68, and in decent shape, my turn is less than optimal so I don't work on distance much, as I can use another club to get the distance I need. I think there is too much focus on hit the ball far (and straight) and I'd like to see more focus put on hitting the ball straight - what's needed mechanically to hit the ball straight. Sure, in-to-out or visa versa causes a hook or slice and over-the-top is not good. Just my thoughts.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, thanks for sharing. All these things in the video are to help you hit the ball straight and some have more focus on distance. There is a reason why distance is the focus you see most anywhere. It's because it's proven to be the highest correlation to lowering your scores. It's fine if you want to focus on hitting it straight but you may have more success if you focus on distance too. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@edwardbrown6901]

Your best video to date.. fabulous..follow this video you cant go wrong. I am up to 112 swing speed..265 -270. Distance.. The question what starts the down swing first..shoulders ..arms..hip. legs.?,

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks! It starts from the ground up....legs, hips, ribcage and so on. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@walnerfrancisco1354]

If you release at 45° or think about releasing at 45°. Does that automatically gives you lag without thinking about lag?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Walner, not necessarily. It's rare but I have seen casting with a release out in front. It's really difficult to release the club 45 degrees out in front if you don't have lag. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@DASH1ful]

one thing that you have to do to enable youself to create lag, is to press down with the left side of head as you start down. so, it is fair to say that you don't get as much lag as you could. right eye over the ball at impact.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sirtogii5216]

Think it might be worth mentioning that the angle of lag you can see in 2 dimensions is fictional since a lot of it is due to the club shallowing a lot. I know you explain that in the system but just for clarity for the youtube viewers that wonder how the heck they can create that angle with their wrists (impossible). Good video.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You're exactly right. You can only really bend your wrist about 20 degrees max. The appearance of the sharper angle is from shallowing and the momentum of the club. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@dementus420]

Dude, you can really crush one nowadays.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks! 😎

[@MikeJones-wk5kq]

Could you, just for us, your devoted subscribers, please do a slo-mo replay of your Clay “Big Swoll” Ballard 300 Yard Blasts when you do them? Just so we can see, learn, and emulate from the all knowing and most swoll, Top Speed Swing Champion of the World, Clay B da Golfin Gangsta... Here’s a question to all the subscribers.....Do you guys/gals think that Clay “Big Swoll” Ballard can defeat every other KZbin Golf Instructor in a UFC style cage fight tournament? He’s getting yoked ain’t he? 🤼‍♂️🥋🥊🍻⛳️🏌️‍♂️😂

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Make, check out the more recent videos in our channel. There is one that shows his swing over and over from all angles with all clubs.

[@rtgoding]

if watching on a computer, you can pause the video and use the < > keys and will move the video a frame or so at a time or slow down the speed to .25. Very good to review swings in slo motion

[@MikeJones-wk5kq]

Ronald Goding ... Thanks Ron...I usually watch from my phone cause I’m on the road a lot, but I’ve been thinking about using that as a hotspot for the lapper...I’ll have to look into the how 2s to do that. Completely illiterate when it comes to tech

[@grumpysowhat6998]

If I do as you say, I hit about 8 inches behind the ball

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You're probably releasing early, coming down steep. It's hard to say without seeing your swing but if it were the case, you wouldn't really be doing as Clay instructs in the video. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@Mr.mallaer]

Problem with all this traditional teaching is that in a proper swing all these things are natural and do not have to be considered. There are pros who set their wrists early, Michelle Wie comes to mind, Tonny Finau is another. There are quite a few.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@funkndrucked]

pretty daggone good indeed. it's almost like you do this for a living. tee hee.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Haha...thanks!

[@chrisp.916]

I'm not a pro and not interested in pro tips ... I love my ocasional slice and shank

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for the comment!

[@karencoen6824]

Please make shorter videos, less explanation about what other do wrong, just show us how to do it properly.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@ExbotHero]

Tilt att address makes me want to unsubscribe... First, you talk about how the pro does. Yes, they have a tilt at the IMPACT position. Please give me the average of the pro when they start the swing. Your advice to us seems to be around 10-25 degrees, yes?! Guess what; The pro has close to ZERO! They create the tilt at impact by moving the lower body, nothing else. (That's the true explanation if we want to simplify it.) Really don't understand why you use a number of tour examples while ignoring the most important one. (Tilt at address, why?! Surely not because the tour pro does it, right?!)

[@crnkin2]

Where's our flat earth buddy Clay?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Not sure 😕

[@OpaKnows]

Nope. Beard's got to go. Starting to look like a slightly younger Dave Pelz. You don't want that. Nobody wants that.

[@maurice2014]

?? Dave pelz is overweight and looks dead. Clay is alright

[@TopSpeedGolf]

haha