Always Start With Your Left Arm In This Position

[@dominikaltheimer9992]

No other KZbin instructor explains swing principles as elegantly and clearly as Danny does. Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Wow, thank you!

[@davidparsons4573]

Love it that someone so talented and accomplished at golf is still learning and improving. Danny your enthusiasm for the game and to help others improve is inspiring. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

Super kind David thank you

[@TomFultz-s9k]

I am a big fan of Pete Cowen. So really appreciate your interaction with him and sharing what you have learned. Love the content and delivery of the information. Please continue since Pete doesn’t post much.

[@closeoutentertainment]

Love this video. You basically explained what Pete told you in the other video but with the lead arm instead of the trail arm. Combining this with your video on "squeezing" your arms together to get the right structure is very helpful. Some golfers feel more on their lead side and some feel it more on their trail side. It's important to understand both, but only really possible to think about 1-2 things during your downswing.

[@rolirolster]

Let's nominate Danny for a Knighthood, for his services to golf. 🎖😊

[@DanielMaude]

I’m part of an awesome community

[@grahamhoughton5728]

If I swing at 117mph, he'll be getting gifts from my osteopath, let alone a knighthood.....😂

[@DanielMaude]

@@grahamhoughton5728 😂

[@mikemassel1392]

Sir Danny!!!

[@rolirolster]

@@grahamhoughton5728 Lol 🤣🤣

[@mikec5249]

What an amazing simplification!! Thanks Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you liked it Mike

[@rolirolster]

Hey Danny, these lessons have really helped. Especially the left foot lift at the top of the backswing, it's really helped with timing. I like the lesson today, I saw Bryson giving someone a lesson and he talked about the left elbow, so I've tried to incorporate it slowly into my swing. This towel drill is a really good way to keep that left elbow under control. As always Danny, thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you, it’s great to listen to Bryson, so passionate about golf

[@peterlack51]

Thank you again for your inspired teaching. At 72 and a casual player I was spraying my drives all over the place, mainly a slice….heavily enhanced fade I like to call it! Using your guidance for straight left arm and coming down on the ball, my fellow players were amazed how straight my shots were. I dropped my score by 10 shots on my previous round, mainly by keeping in play. Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Wow that’s amazing Peter well done

[@fatboy228]

Danny, I m fortunate to live in Texas, so I was able to play and try to emulate the golf swing. You learned from the long driver. The problem seem to be that I was swinging my arms and not keeping my arms in front of my body, which has been a problem in my golf, swing most of my life. If you feel it would help your students could you do a video on the turning of the body and keeping the arms in front of the chest and not swinging them out before from the chest. I appreciate your videos, and I’m sure this one with balance of the club will help. It immediately struck a note with me. Thank you for all your help.

[@DanielMaude]

I think that would make a great video. Thanks for sharing

[@michaeljamison-h3v]

Absolutely the best online golf lessons ever. Makes the golf swing so much easier to understand.Definitely has helped my game!😊

[@DanielMaude]

Very kind thank you 😁

[@bestthinger]

I've just revisited this lesson Danny and I'm nodding as you are talking through it. It's this video and many of the others that have improved my golf game. I'm 54 and used to hit driver under 200 yards. Now it's over 250. My six iron used to go 160 yards. Now it's between 180 and 195!! Thank you so much for all your tuition over the years. The best coach on KZbin by far.

[@DanielMaude]

@bestthinger that’s amazing well done. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really does mean a lot 🙏🏻

[@CPS_89]

The amount you’ve improved and therefore your teaching over the last year needs to be applauded, pulling out all the stops, much appreciated Danny now do us a course vlog lol

[@DanielMaude]

Really appreciate the feedback thank you 🙏

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

Danny, great video. It is important for golfers to understand that in order to control the club face, you muust control the grip end (handle). The clubface usually does the opposite of what the handle does, raise the handle and the club face drops, lower the handle and the clubface rises. Once we learn how to control the handle, we can begin to control the clubface. Cheers.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely, also important to understand how the wrists also control the orientation of the club face

[@Haraczr]

Great video Danny - will mark as a favorite. What I love most about this is that it clarified what Pete was saying a few months ago - personally when I tried Pete’s methods my golf instructor said I was too right arm dominant - what this shows is that spinning the right forearm down depends a lot on what the left arm does - it is a blend of both to make it work. Also for years I never understood the “Mike Malaska” move and this seems very similar. Adds a lot of credibility when multiple instructors teach similar concepts - Kudos to you for bringing it all together!

[@guytrogani5374]

I have been struggling with my striking for years and this simple change to my grip has significantly improved my ability to strike the ball consistently. Thanks so much!

[@DanielMaude]

amazing to hear

[@brendankelly2507]

Genius. Nothing short. You were born to teach golf Danny. This has immediately changed my "what am I doing wrong" to an "I know what I'm doing wrong". Sincere gratitude for this exceptional lesson.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome

[@rickpostma7932]

„Sir“ Danny, not a bad idea… Great lesson again buddy

[@georgestone6531]

Almost all the online instruction w/Pete Cowen is on the right arm. This instruction was like finding the missing link as it applies to the left arm and hand action in the Pete Cowen swing model. It works...Thanks!!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to hear that George

[@marcthomas2333]

Great video, as always Danny. And just the right input before I head for the driving range later today. Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Marc

[@timoneises6450]

Danke!

[@_carnivore_joe1520]

Keeps you on plane. I have been using a Plane swing trainer since Christmas, and its been awesome. This drill makes the club stay on plane for the cost of a towel. Great content DM!

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely 👍

[@da50eda50e]

I have noticed for a year when Pete Cowen demonstrates the swing with out a club, that at finish, his left and right palms of his hands are pointing straight left, Danny thank you for putting the whole swing together so this now makes sense.

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help

[@SunsTo7]

Thanks awesome awesome lesson .This portion of my swing has always been a problem!!

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help! Love to hear how you get on

[@jonmarsh8172]

Brilliant video Danny the power plus accuracy are simply outstanding the tour calls

[@DanielMaude]

I’m loving the freedom, I coach my students this all the time and wasn’t doing it myself 😁

[@kenbrudenell921]

Another great video, Danny. A drill that a pro told me was to lift your right thumb (if right-handed) off the club. This lightens your grip and helps you feel the weight of the club head as you swing through and give you more clubhead speed.

[@DanielMaude]

Like it Ken 👍

[@robroelvink4649]

A great instruction video of which I've learned a lot. The towel is already a important item of my gear. Thanks...

[@johnschwartz1536]

Excellent video Danny! I have been pushing down on the butt end of the club on the takeaway and then letting it release on the downswing. I really never thought about this having an affect on the the balancing of the club. Now, I will have this balancing thought in mind during my swing! A great tip to remember! Thanks Danny!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on John

[@Jumpin711]

Hope you read these comments! This is the BEST video I ever watched! I never did this for twenty years! It changed my world!! I watched a thousand videos! YOUR hard work that takes to make these videos is very much appreciated!!!😊

[@DanielMaude]

Wow, thank you! I read all my comments and appreciate you taking the time to write 🙏

[@tomderrick92]

As ever, Danny, the best simple tips to improve my game! 👌🤝

[@DanielMaude]

Cheers Tom, looking forward to catching up later in the year

[@BenoitClaveau-v5s]

Best drill. You gave me that final touch i missed. Thk you so much for all your amazing content

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome

[@misterc6012]

What I appreciate most about your coaching / teaching, is that you are willing to adapt and continue to learn and SHARE your knowledge. Specially with how often the gane is being influenced by new tech. BLESS-ED are THE FLEXIBLE ☝️💯

[@DanielMaude]

I really appreciate that! 🙏

[@willemakalp]

This has been one of the best tips giving in a video that truly translated to my golf game. Went to the driving rang the next day and it worked so well on both my driver and 5 wood. Thanks Danny, please keep up the good work!

[@jayaaron7398]

Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Jay appreciate the support!

[@rolirolster]

Oh, one last quick story Danny. I took the towel with me to the range last week after watching your long drive lesson. I went there with my pal who wants to learn golf. At some point he asked me to show him the driver. I lowered his expectations, showed him the set up and smashed the best driver I've ever hit. I hadn't set the tracer tech to long drive, so didn't get a proper distance. But club path was 0.0 and it hit the net at the back of the range 155 yards away and was rising! By the end of the sesh, I smashed a couple over the net. I can finally hit my driver! Love you Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

So awesome to hear, I bet that felt great!

[@rolirolster]

I almost cried 🤓

[@loubody3723]

How does the unraveling the club underneath your body square with previous instruction to circle up on the arc and down on the arc?

[@DanielMaude]

This is what naturally creates the circle and squares the club face at impact. Was there something specifically you were unsure about as I’d be happy to clarify?

[@loubody3723]

It seemed to me that unraveling (dropping) the club underneath was more of a 2 plane swing motion for better players and circling the arc was more one plane for average players trying for distance through better contact.

[@ianburton9223]

My first sport was cricket and preferred stroke was a cover drive or a pull over midwicket. It took years of playing golf (once retired from cricket) to realize the cricket swing was infecting my golf swing. What you described today as a fault in a golf swing is just what you need to hit my favorite cricket shots. For ex-cricketers, think about hitting the ball over long-off. Then you will be swinging the golf club just like Danny suggests in this video.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the suggestion Ian

[@robertkanchuk1677]

Great video Danny. Different approach from your earlier swing path, in earlier videos. Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Robert

[@michaelwells1874]

This lesson is brilliant and now gives me a better understanding of the club swing path❤

[@DanielMaude]

Wonderful to hear Michael

[@michaelschofield7398]

Danny always releases videos before I play Sundays and it’s perfect

[@DanielMaude]

Have a great game Michael

[@GeorgeSage-d4j]

Honestly, I think you are the best instructor!... Very lucid and relevant information...thank you!

[@neilwilliamson5584]

Thank you. I learn so much from your videos and I am striking my irons, woods and driver much more solid.

[@DanielMaude]

Wonderful to hear Neil

[@jonatkinson9278]

good components explained Danny, very good instruction. Noticed your left foot raises on take away (something i do myself but have been told numerous of times i should have more planted) what can you say to this ?

[@DanielMaude]

it if it helps you load your backswing don't change a thing

[@jeffchristinemckenna1939]

Bravo, Danny! Super, super clear AND movtivating. Thanks for your dedication to your craft and to all us aspiring better golfers!

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Jeff, really happy to help

[@jeffcastle7991]

Brilliant video my arm is sore at the moment but can't wait to try it out. Made so much sense thank you

[@OscarGonzalez-vg3cp]

Thanks, Danny. It was a beautiful driver lesson, I see that doing this video is a little exhausted. Thanks again.

[@DanielMaude]

you are very welcome

[@Hank_J3w]

I just want to say thank you for helping me gradually improve my golf swing. Your videos are so easy to digest to then apply. Thank You.

[@DanielMaude]

No problem Hank. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@mattcristino9804]

I enjoy the way you use simple props to demonstrate the mechanics of the swing, balance etc. You're lessons continue to improve my game that that of my friends. Have a good week Danny.

[@stephruben880]

thank you very cool never thought about this.

[@DanielMaude]

Appreciate the feedback Steph

[@dementus420]

Great information Danny, as always. I watch a guy here in America that has a smallish golf channel and he teaches what he calls "the holy grail move". It's very similar to the unwinding feeling you're speaking about just a little different interpretation. He's a cool guy probably in his mid 50s. Worth checking out.

[@DanielMaude]

Certainly will,

[@RunFreeRyan]

Its so interesting, if you play around with your swing for months youll likely find something that feels good and works. I came across this same exact feeling about a couple months ago and it worked and felt good and repeatable. Up until then it was a slow work in progress. Our bodies are smart, they know what movements work and what movements needs extra movements to get a shot to happen. This feeling should be taught to everyone, the golf swing is up and down. The follow through doesnt even really matter, it takes care of itself when you put yourself in good positions in the backswing and then the unwinding. Realizing it wasnt a turn made the biggest difference in hitting the ball well and consistency. Its just an unwinding!

[@MichaelFoote-lm8dh]

As a complete novice, for me, Danny's instructions are with complete clarity to understand some of the simple processes for a great swing and contact.

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help Michael

[@johnritchie8336]

We knew you would find away to interpret Pete Cowen’s ‘spinning down’ for us. Superb lesson again. Been working well on the speed but getting a very high ball flight with the driver. Any suggestion for that in this context ?

[@DanielMaude]

Check strike location John, is the ball hitting too high on the face?

[@dirkhardpec7881]

Tee it lower?

[@johnritchie8336]

@@DanielMaude Checked and you were spot on. Thanks coach.

[@jimeye77]

Excellent video as usual, Danny!! So fantastic to have someone with the ability to relate Pete Cowen’s vast knowledge to the amateur golfer. You are awesome, Danny. Thanks a lot! Jim 👍👍

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Jim, have a great weekend

[@jimeye77]

@@DanielMaudeDanny - would like to ask a favor. My lead shoulder pops up and I hang back on the downswing. Can you recommend a video of yours that addresses this? I am a member of your website. Thanks. Jim

[@DanielMaude]

@@jimeye77 the drill in this video is perfect, push down at the start of the downswing and then simply turn it around. Remember if you are a member always take time to post your swings for me to have a look at

[@jimeye77]

@@DanielMaude THANKS BUDDY!!

[@georgechow8631]

Great lesson Danny! Very clear explanation of the hand movement and path. You are the Best! Thank you 😊

[@DanielMaude]

Super kind George thank you

[@jjsedona1]

most of the video are great like this one. All are informative and helpful. You are the best.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s really kind, Glad you like them!

[@jimbruha7232]

As usual, very informative and easy to understand.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it was helpful Jim

[@exrthmel]

Great contents Danny simple and easy tips

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you like them! Really happy to help

[@loutennant99]

Great lesson, been getting to this position using a couple of your recent lessons and your skipping a stone across the water thought. And using the towel really helped me getting down and through and not keeping weight back, I use that thought on tee.

[@TerryCork-f2p]

Terry Cork I'm already using the towel. Will now try for the balance and downwards motion for more whip with the finish.

[@mickeyfarren3803]

Danny from your first lesson where you used the towel (which was great) I hold the very end of the towel to make sure I don't take the club back on the inside, I do this by dragging the towel a long the ground parallel with my stance, works great.

[@DanielMaude]

Love that Mickey. I love to hear stories of students who have modified what I’ve coached and found their way of doing it 👏

[@sevans4118]

Looking forward to trying this out.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on

[@DeanHouse]

love watching the power you generate .Great video

[@DanielMaude]

@DeanHouse thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@Vnam72]

Q - when you're "putting pressure" on the handle it's fair to say your wrist is not in an ulnar position, i.e. not fully extended forward/toe down. At impact, have you released this wrist fully down/ulnar? I have done both with mixed results - keeping the pressure down on the handle at impact feels secure, but is harder to close the face without it diving into the ground, whereas hitting the ball with full ulnar makes it much easier to close the face and keep angle up as you're simply bowing the lead wrist, but I'm not sure if it's reducing power. Thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

It’s a really great question and one that in reality is a matter of building skill. Remember, if you are generating high club head speed the club is always going to force the wrists into ulnar so it’s our job to apply a force on the grip to naturally control this.

[@ianmurray2573]

Brilliant as always Danny, following these to increase speed but also noticing I'm hitting it a lot more out of the middle of the driver face. Certainly makes a difference. Thanks

[@lbcole1966]

Another excellent video, so incisively and enthusiasticly presented as always, thank you. You've helped me transform my game from really bad to less really bad over the past few years 😜 Quick question on this particular lesson: Is it just me or is your launch angle using this method somewhat lower than usual? My home course isn't extraordinarily long and I've always been a long-ish hitter for my age so I'm less concerned about distance. Just hoping to get your thoughts on it. Cheers!

[@DanielMaude]

I would say it’s not lower but now more consistent. Sometime I would hit top up on the ball 6-7 degrees and then the next 0 so it was a little inconsistent. Now I’m always around 2

[@janicetomaso2129]

Another one of your wonderful lessons! SO GOOD!! 😍👏👏👏👏 Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

You are so welcome Janice

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

Wow Danny, that is amazing....thank you for the lesson

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome

[@Skibum2023]

Wow. That was impressive Danny! Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure, happy to help

[@michaelpeolsson2777]

Yet another brilliant instruction thanks !! :)

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you liked it Michael, thank you

[@johnnyhicks2386]

Always great content as usual Danny. Many Thanks .👍👍

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Johnny

[@rockitman7276]

Super tips as usual 💯⛳️

[@DanielMaude]

Appreciate it! 🙏

[@jbogado]

I enjoyed this video. I got to try this! thanks, Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Hope you enjoy

[@k.b.3832]

Thanks for sharing. This is awesome.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielduncan9618]

This might be the best video I've ever seen, for real. Thank you sir!

[@DanielMaude]

@danielduncan9618 you are most welcome. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@johnallan4208]

In changing to hit more upwards to cure a low launch angle with the driver I have become inconsistent slightly with my iron strikes. If feels like a slight sway back on impact or getting older and not as mobile.

[@DanielMaude]

Exactly, you don’t actively try and hit up. Instead hit down towards the ground as the up will happen naturally. Think of a pendulum. You throw it down and it will always come up. You don’t have to try

[@edhsieh3957]

Amazing, I was just getting a sensr of this feeling confusion of control. Sometimes in line; sometimes not. Now I know why. In addtion, there was a down swing speed difference which going over certain limit made me lose control as well even though the back swing was in control.

[@DanielMaude]

Hope this video helps clear things up Ed

[@janicetomaso2129]

Danny I would think you can do the same move through with an iron “up unravel” that is no? Love this video! One of your best! 😍👏👏👏

[@user-ct3er1rw6f]

A treat to watch as ever. Is using the Orange Whip similar to using the rolled up towel please for this purpose demonstrated?

[@henrysalvo3228]

Pete Cowan showed you how to rotate your right arm at (it looks like) the bottom of the swing. It looks like in this video, you rotate that right forearm almost at the start of your downswing which is much easier from a timing standpoint. Am I missing something. Great stuff. Thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

Hi Henry, the right arm will naturally drop down a little in transition and then the arm will simply straighten. It’s this straightening that causes the arm to “spin down” as Pete likes to call it.

[@mendy8443]

Amazing description of the golf swing!👏

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Mendy!

[@wernz12]

@DanielMaude your tips are brilliant mate! Any time im struggling with something I think, surely Danny has a video about that. And without fail, I find one! Love your work!

[@alanvesey3205]

Great lesson as always Danny. This swing looks like it has moving parts and therefore less to think about 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Alan

[@dave2176]

Great video Dan. Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave

[@bengtwesterlund623]

What is the weight distribution at impact? It looks like that the pressure on the feet are quite evenly distributed?!?

[@DanielMaude]

On the way down you should have much of your weight in your lead side as you are going to use this to push off the ground with. This helps to naturally open the hips and fore the right side down to the ball

[@michaeljeremiah9221]

Nice👍🏻

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Michael 😁

[@stephenorourke2297]

Danny another brilliant video

[@DanielMaude]

That’s really kind Stephen

[@kurtantonangeli172]

Love the videos. Does this drill and swing translate to the irons as well. You're smashing your driver. How about your irons? Do you hit them further as well? Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely, check this video out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYnSf3hqrsyNf7ssi=OnlkmDMLYWFYHLRs

[@chiletom1]

Your mentioning, "maintaining the structure" (about 8 min. in) was crucial for me to hit my irons without chunking and my driver longer and straight... I shaved 9 strokes off my round (and I know it wasn't my putting!). I keep referring to this video... thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help Tom 😁

[@polarvideos3757]

Danny, I've been watching and enjoying your videos for a few years now. Your more recent videos in particular have been very useful but as someone in their 60's and no longer has the flexibility in my back, how would these new swing drills work for more senior players?

[@stephenpatti2375]

What adjustments, if any, would there be with irons.

[@sevesellors2831]

Great lesson Danny will try this one! Nice meeting yesterday at the Oaks GC!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Seve let me know how you get on 😁

[@gassyjones]

Danny!!! Great vid mate! From watching your swing on the screen, it seems like your swing is now more arms lead the swing VS. your body. Is that accurate? Thanks man! Can’t wait to try it!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Certainly feel my body is still in charge just feel it’s moving more freely. I feel I was a little locked down before

[@francisconnelly7253]

Hi Danny, do you have any practice tips for using speed sticks. Cheers ⛳️⛳️

[@DanielMaude]

Hi Francis, on that the purpose of them is quite simple. Swing an object in their case a weighted stick fast. The act of trying to swing it faster naturally over time feels normal. When you then go to swing a golf club swinging a little faster feels effortless

[@georgedutch5972]

Hi Danny, again, very good content en really good drill. Could you maybe make a video about the force of grip that is required when applying this technique? I'm noticing that I'm using more force on the grip when applying this swing technique. Do you have a practice for this?

[@LeoncioMor]

Hola Danny, desee Antequera, te agradezco tu master-clase. Para con 69 años te aprecio mucho tus metodos de enseñanza. Gracias 🙂

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome, really happy to help

[@darrellduffy3866]

Hi Danny, can you show the link to Pete talking to you about the left arm you mentioned at start of this video please?

[@DanielMaude]

Coming soon Darrell 👍

[@darrellduffy3866]

@@DanielMaude I love the way you explain things, but Pete is box office! ⭐️

[@dargbarnett]

An excellent explanation, would this help me to help me to get a more inside path on the follow through? I'm currently too much outside the line. Thx

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely if you concentrate on getting the lead arm back underneath you at impact.

[@dargbarnett]

@@DanielMaude Something to work on, thx

[@totolharicotlala]

😮 🔥🔥🔥🔥 😮 Thanks Danny ! Amazing drill... Thank you again for sharing your passion for golf. SeeUsoon. Tony

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure!! Really happy to help Tony

[@Useemmad-wasitsomethingisaid]

Thanks so much for the awesome videos Danny! You are appreciated

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Aaron!

[@Useemmad-wasitsomethingisaid]

@@DanielMaude I’m sure you hear it all the time but I can’t begin to tell you how much you’re videos help me understand the golf swing. It almost brings me a sense of calmness in hectic space. The work never stops! Keep coming Danny! I’ve told all my friends to check you out

[@LionelPerrin-kr9rg]

very good video Danny, the Pete Cowen's lesson is a game changer. question : is your left elbow pointing down at address or toward the target ? I noticed that pointing it down toward the left hip helps keeping the left arm straighter in the back swing and through impact. thoughts ? thanks for the video and keep them coming.

[@SamSwain-w7w]

Hi, I work at sea any tips on drills to do without clubs to try and keep my swing intact?