Always Start With Your Right Arm in This Position for Straighter Drives

[@27TacitusKilgore]

Mr. Maude, you have a solid form of instruction. You teach to the positive. You do not teach by saying, "don't do this...". You have given me a positive way to address hitting the ball. Your swing circle is enlightening and is what I envision when I get behind the ball. Thank you! You're the best KZbin golf instructor.

[@oldgoalie30]

Saturday morning; cup of coffee, Danny Maude video then off to the range....doesn't get better than that. Great lesson as usual!

[@DanielMaude]

Wonderful to share my Saturday morning with you

[@MrJonwalker23]

Danny - I honestly think you are best coach I have come across. I play off 2 and still come back to your lessons on basics and fundamentals to un pick my swing when I'm not playing well. You keep it super simple and explain it so clearly. Top work!

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind of you to say thank you. I know there are some great coaches out there

[@keithdonovan3762]

Another brilliant explanation Danny, thank you!!! Those issues you point out (specifically blocking my right arm by not getting the back pocket to the target) is exactly why I swing out to in and have a negative angle of attack. You’re the best!

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Keith

[@gregchapman4798]

Thank you Danny for clearing up what you showed in a recent video with your guest. The specificity that you give is extremely helpful! So glad to see that you actually read and make adjustments to your lessons based on followers comments! Can’t wait to get to the range and, “reverse the combination”😊

[@Chris_Traynor]

I saw your second last video with the other pro, discussing this. Tried it and the results were pretty instant. Insanely good and so simple!!

[@mikemassel1392]

Great lesson. I'm still reeling from the Xander video where he shows his power swing. I gained 20 yds. Freaked my buddies out. Such a great feeling to tattoo one right down the middle. Now for the rest of the game....thanks Danny

[@robinbhairam7508]

“Start small at first …” (then proceeds to hit the ball 291 yards 😂😂) - great video Danny

[@billyhaymond2028]

😂 my thoughts exactly

[@johnrouffer5090]

Hey Danny love your videos; watch them every week. Told a buddy of mine about you and now he’s also watching. I live in Windsor Ontario. I wish you were near by because I would love to get lessons from you..I’ll keep watching and try to remember your tips when I’m on the driving range and on the course. Thanks. Cheers!

[@mattcristino9804]

Hey Danny, Great visual with the clock face. I've opened and closed the club face but what I haven't been doing is using my backside as you demonstrated. Thanks for the tip. Have a good weekend!

[@macdaddy873]

Brilliantly simple instructions all the time, thank you Danny!!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much for the support

[@bobpuszczyk2978]

This lesson you provided was eye-opening . Thank you. I can't wait to put this into a practice session.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Bob

[@GordonSouter]

Great video Danny , I started this following your session 2 weeks ago with the American coach. This really does work. Now going for last weeks drill on getting the ball first impact with the irons. many thanks -your enthusiasm is worth "bottling"

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind Gordon, so happy it’s helping

[@williamcollis-k4t]

Danny, thank you for another great lesson in how to improve my swing to hit straighter, longer shots. I watch your instructive videos every week and have learned so much that has helped me improve from a "golfer" no one cared to have in his foursome to a guy who is regularly invited to play. There is always room for improvement so please keep producing your fantastic videos. Thank you.

[@johnrobson1122]

Well done Danny you have a great ability to explain what seems complicated into simple straightforward steps.

[@alangoudie2299]

Thank you for another very helpful video. Enthusiastic, clear , practical advice.

[@hisierra95]

You are one of the best coaches I’ve ever watched. Thanks for what you do!

[@J.Grimes-x8i]

You make it sound so easy. I will try your helpful hints.

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it!

[@atxrich]

I can attest this works. Tried it on the course yesterday. I exagerated it a bit at first which resulted in some big hooks, but I was able to dial it back and get more control. The new setup feels very strange at first, but once you see the new ball flight, you feel far more confident to trust it.

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant to hear

[@bostonbeans6609]

Will be adding this to another oldie...that of taking my club bag, placing it in front of the tee, and checking to see just how the shaft aligns when I am swinging...great work as usual, and an early Valentines Day gift for the other half...LOL

[@robertparker4513]

Great tip again Danny. Simple process to change the direction of your club face and swing. Much appreciated as always!

[@steveh5954]

Danny you have so many great videos on setting up for driver correctly. Do you have any you can point me to that teach how to begin the downswing?

[@MartinH1701]

As a scratch golfer, I still strive to get better and your channel is the only one I need! I am a little curious about the large +/- deviation on the launch monitor distance (10:06 on the timeline)?

[@bryandouglasbailey]

Great video! You’re a wonderful teacher, Danny! Thanks!

[@gregmorrison791]

Hi, Danny. Thank you for another great video. I've moved from a slice to a draw, to a hook, and back to a draw. Now what I'd like to know is how to hit a fade without getting back to slice territory. It feels like a slippery slope, but there are holes where a draw just will not work. I would appreciate some feedback on that. Thank you for taking the time and the expense of producing these videos. Your clear instruction has been most helpful. Greg.

[@jacketang]

Hey Danny. Question. When you refer to closing the face do you achieve that with grip on club or just wit wrists after gripping?

[@DanielMaude]

You could do it with grip but not always necessary, simply close it with the hands then square worth the forearms

[@barryforrister6211]

Your explanation supported by excellent graphics is a ‘thing of beauty’ and should be a constant reminder to us all 😎

[@DanielMaude]

That’s really kind Barry, hope the lessons are helping

[@joevladovich2075]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video lesson. Simple, concise and easy to understand. Excellent job! Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Joe

[@carlosGarcia-xl1ql]

Danny.. this lesson was awesome. Hopefully once the it’s gets a little warmer… this is a good drill to take to the range to get back into the groove.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how it goes Carlos

[@v____l]

Years ago you used to use the steering wheel example. Loved it.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s it 👌

[@johnritchie8336]

Brilliant lesson. Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it John, hope it’s a great start to your weekend

[@MattiKokko-w7w]

Excellent video, thanks a lot!

[@hensab5]

Excellent video demonstrated once again. I'm LH and have corrected my slice thanks to previous video. Now will make a slight adjustment since have been pulling at times.

[@salilpunoose5248]

Just a brilliant lesson.Thanks Danny. Salil

[@carllivesey5224]

Straighten me up instantly,cheers Dan👍

[@mikebooth9619]

Impressive foot skills, Danny. And a great lesson as always!

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind Mike thank you

[@jimmahT]

Danny, your coaching videos make so much sense! ❤

[@aussie5941]

And then you tee off😂

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the support

[@Leipuanani]

It's so wonderful to see another great video! Thank you for the awesome lesson, Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome

[@samhayslip1052]

Makes a lot of sense, ty

[@russquick7899]

Another great lesson Danny.-Always something worthwhile. Stay well my friend-Russ

[@chrispotter6847]

Love this video. When I start to get into bad habits you can always find a video as Danny says; if you do this then…. And if you do that then…. Defo the best teacher as always kept simple with subtle corrections.

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind Chris thank you

[@darrenlaidlaw-q8n]

Always brilliant advice. Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Darren

[@cgraham76]

Are adjusting your club face by changing your forearm or within your grip?? Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Forearms

[@dingus505]

Thank you for the tip. Im a new golfer

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help

[@mikemassel1392]

@dingus505 welcome to the world of golf. Have fun

[@MattyBroadhurst-hs2jh]

Incredibly informative. Great content as always.

[@tonymiller4431]

Great explanation, I have worked on this since seeing this video. Most shots are now straghtish and longer.

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant to hear Tony

[@mariannadellaripa909]

Great video. Seems like a simple solution for my swing. I would like to see you help my the over- the top move I can't seem to correct. Thanks for your help every week.

[@DanielMaude]

This will do exactly that

[@chrisengland1]

Brilliant video 👏👏👏

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris

[@marcgriffo]

tried it today.....and guess what... it works...thanks Danny!

[@markfernandez8216]

Thank you Daniel. The ten o'clock adjustment (okay, maybe about 10:15,) has done it for me. I also make certain that I do not align to the left. I'm pounding that baby straight, favoring slightly right; maybe one day I will get a draw working! Next, how about something for correcting pulling my irons, please.

[@martynmurfitt-wrather7555]

Great stuff Danny - when (if…?!) the weather becomes golf friendly your arsenal of tips will get some airing

[@loutennant99]

Great video and confirmation. Swing is a process, concentrating on the elbow is so good, but forgetting to turn stuffs it. Seems so obvious, but for me i sometimes do exactly that, thinking i am actually turning as i feel i am turning. Im not, but start looking for reasons and missing the obvious.

[@davewatts7444]

The sun has started on the road to spring, so back on the course yippee

[@TomNiagraFalls]

Every time I watch your weekly video, I have an Epiphany and get a 😊. Simple, immediately effective, "aha" moments come standard with your teachings! Thanks extremely much for your guidance!

[@mickbristow1]

Great video as alway. Silly question maybe, when you are closing the face, are you doing it by turning your hands or holding it more closed?

[@EivindRomcke]

Wondered about this too. Do you have to regrip it in a closed position?

[@cgraham76]

Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s really kind thank you

[@jonathanstephens3839]

Thank you Danny!! I struggle with driver so much. One days I’m hitting a slice and the next a hook. I’m looking forward to trying this today on the simulator.

[@SuperBeco1]

You know your watching the right videos when the guys are the range are discussing how to do this from your video 😊. Cheers Danny.

[@Twong0r]

Danny, i hit it very straight, but not long, i swear i hit my 5 wood just as far... Tips? Ideas? It's kind of maddening for me (I know/feel I'm still hitting down with the driver, i just cant make myself hit up>

[@craigguthrie3400]

Hi! I’m not a coach. Just an enthusiastic player. Consider addressing your teed up ball about 10” or so BEHIND the ball. That spot then becomes your low point and you’ll be swinging more up on the ball. This worked for me. Hope it helps. Do a practice swing with the thought of “low to high” and remember ALL of Danny’s thoughts on arm positioning and clubface.

[@somethingclever1234]

research L to L, your wrists are locked up

[@CoastaJ]

Great video, thanks Danny. Quick question, 4:16 you have your trail foot slightly further back. This is to further promote a an inside-out path yeah? How far back should the trail foot be as a rule of thumb? Cheers, Jamie.

[@benclarke582]

Simple instructions and visuals but effective! Definitely doing this next range session to fix my slice! You have a new subscriber 👏🏼

[@danielwilhelmus6198]

If I could only make it look that easy…. Excellent video.

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help Daniel

[@danielwilhelmus6198]

@ off to the sim.

[@trevorcashmore8745]

Great content and informative article,when you close the face down to stop a slice do you re-grip the club in the new position and then use the forearms move . Thanks Danny 👍👏

[@IPOPGOLF]

Well done.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much for the support

[@richardgatehouse1520]

Great stuff Danny a more in-depth explanation of Andreas drill from the other Saturday 👏

[@larsw.larsen4173]

Thanks. I am going to try this.🎉😊

[@robertsneddon5848]

Brilliant. Thanks Danny

[@rodger1121]

What do you recommend for those of us with tight hips who can’t rotate them very much?

[@DanielMaude]

Hi Rodger, flair your feet would be a good start to improve freedom of movement

[@donstrzezewski4941]

Does this apply to fairway woods, hybrids and irons as well, or is that another video? As always well played.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Don

[@donstrzezewski4941]

Then, would a stronger grip at address accomplish the same result?

[@jamesross5120]

Wow best video about the slice I've ever seen

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help James

[@jamesross5120]

@DanielMaude Danny what if it starts going left then curves around to the center?

[@johnritchie8336]

@@jamesross5120If it goes 300 yards with that shape you’re ready for the tour 😂

[@MichaelBaker-o2d]

Great video content, definitely recommended..

[@DanielMaude]

@@MichaelBaker-o2d glad you enjoyed it Michael

[@kevinmurphy8644]

Is the trail pocket turn the same for irons please

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Kevin is

[@jamesbarton2897]

Going to the range tmr, will be trying out these tips!

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun James

[@thomasbillups5501]

Great tip can’t wait to hit the range

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Thomas

[@bjm2762]

Just slightly confused Danny. When you say turn the club to the left do you mean regrip it closed or just turn the face closed while gripping the club neutral? Thanks, Barry

[@brentborne7207]

Hi Danny. What I do in back swing is feel my weight go into my trail heel Does this accomplish the same as pointing your back pocket to target?

[@simmo5071]

Knew you would explain the original lesson. Do you close the face with your grip and then open it with arm position? I am a consistently hitting down on the ball.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s exactly it Simmo, you can change your grip a little or simply hold it normally then close the club face and then square with the forearms.

[@ZachYoungBlood]

great video as usual . What if I slice it and it goes REALLY high? Is the ball too far forward?

[@DanielMaude]

Check the top of your club, do you have scratches on it. If so you could be coming down on the ball too steep

[@frankvuletin8700]

Danny can this be applied to irons as well ?

[@gpa7153]

Thanks Danny, tend to hook my driver, now i know why, and will fix it in my next range session 👍

[@csc30]

My latest tempo cue is now “heyyy and presto!” 😂

[@alanrubin2790]

Does this work with other clubs in the bag, or just for driver? Thanks. PS, love your videos especially the ones with your dad!

[@alexandersergeev3410]

Can you maybe add combination of changes required for hooking the ball? I felt most of the changes were showing how to fix slice

[@DanielMaude]

Hi Alexander, absolutely. Open the club face to 1 o clock and the square up with the forearms

[@kevincamino2111]

Great advice, but my issue is my right elbow gets too far behind me on the backswing, even with proper lower body turn, and doesn’t get back in front, tipping the club too vertical. Any advice on how to return it back in front? Keeping the elbows closer together with a trading aid works temporarily, but then I revert back

[@_milgauss]

Are your feet always staying lined up with the target, or do you reposition them to line up with your shoulders/forearms (after you do the close the face, square it back up with the forearms technique)? Also, does this technique work with irons?

[@MartinCole-x4j]

Danny How would I get a lesson with sir ? Your videos are great but a one off lesson would help me know what to concentrate on . I am based in Surrey but will travel . Cheers Martin

[@royclose946]

Well done Danny hope you're well buddy 👍 😊im working on timing at the moment

[@DanielMaude]

Really well Roy thank you. Hope you’ve had a good start to your weekend

[@thomasmjolner5758]

Fantastic

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Thomas

[@alanphillips4156]

Is this the same principle for the use of irons ?

[@matt79hz]

Absolutely

[@TheSeniorGolfMan]

I hear Man Utd are looking for a new forward :) Another great video, thank you.

[@andrewdoherty3481]

Super Danny. Sane idea for irons?

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Andrew

[@frakshus]

It seems like this fix is more useful if you consistently slice or consistently hook the driver. What do you do if you hook one, slice the next, etc.?

[@SanjivDevraj]

Your coaching is amazing and i have taken them out to the course. While my drives have improved and have become more consistent, I am still not able to get that distance. Your effortlessness in driving 280+ yards is frankly impossible for me.

[@DanielMaude]

Ignore my distance as I’m a professional but take the time to practice and you will begin to generate more and more power

[@somethingclever1234]

Goat 🐐

[@IIISWILIII]

Whoa. The clock face graphic just kicked a 💡 off in my head

[@johnkelly9018]

Are we gripping the club so it is closed Danny?

[@DanielMaude]

Don’t necessarily need to change your grip. Just close the face then square it up with the forearms

[@fergusfitzgerald977]

Very good ! funny golfers can take a lifetime to get this into their heads and from there into their swings ! I am one of them ! improving due to KZbin videos mostly your good self 😂

[@AndrewStevenson-j6z]

Great content, my game has improved a lot from watching your videos

[@marcelomiltonabraham8281]

Ya que lo leo con subtítulos en espñol

[@vicpnut1]

I assume closing the face is pre grip, then use shoulders/ forearms to square face?

[@vicpnut1]

Also this sort of what the video u did with cali (I don’t know spelling) golf coach was saying?

[@DanielMaude]

It doesn’t necessarily need to be Vic, try using your normal grip, close the club face then square it back up with the forearms

[@vicpnut1]

@ oh ok 👍🏼thanks , i have a strong grip usually due to slicing so good to know

[@stueyleach7121]

Keeping it simple and described in terms that even I can't mess up 😂😂 Let's see what effects this has when Im out on the course tomorrow....

[@DanielMaude]

@@stueyleach7121 love to hear how it goes Stuey