Create Effortless Power By Slowing Down Your Golf Swing (Golf Drill)

[@MarkG_603]

Terrific video Coach. My ball striking and distance improved when someone described the golf swing as more of a SLING, not a swing. It just made so much sense. The lead leg is a brace but also a brake, in your example.

[@dimtgco1428]

Single best piece of advice I've heard in all golf instruction ever. I spent my entire 40 years of golf life trying to apply an exercise in futility of applying an accelerating force into the ball and failing. This led to a massive effort in getting into taught possitions only making me get worse. This is the so called secret that explains how to swing.

[@dagg310]

slow down ur golf swing by starting fast, then slow down, then speed up, then slow down .... got it !

[@alistairnoelmclean5563]

Good swing thoughts lol

[@icemaNZsea]

Sorry can you repeat that

[@DeathMetalFoodSports]

The video is 8 minutes 38 seconds long. It would make more sense to you if you watched more than a minute and twenty seconds.

[@TexasGolfer]

Isn’t that what Barkley used to do? 😂

[@nicholasgrubb4011]

My guy said a whole lot and a whole bunch of nothing at the same time. I’m sure he’s got a nice and consistent swing, but his teaching is somewhat vague. Kinda just addressing the obvious 🤷‍♂️

[@1dizio]

Very useful image created with the focus on hand speed. I have recently been able to create that feel with my driver (at 61 years of age actually hitting it further and straighter now than 10 years ago) I am playing to 13 handicap driving, chipping, pitching incredibly well with a horribly inconsistent iron game (fat, thin with rare incredibly feeling pure shots)...for some reason I feel all those good feels with my driver, 3 wood, hybrids and long irons but I struggle replicating that swing feel with my 7 iron 8, 9, PW...etc..I think the shorter club makes my swing more mechanical and less dynamic...loosening my grip pressure is helping. Thanks for an excellent lesson...Will let you know my progress.

[@rexoner2000]

I watch way too many golf videos. The most BRILLIANT explanation it’s how to use the GROUND to slow down to gain the whip effect👍 that’s a key way to explain the importance of ground forces. I want to control tempo but never can. I see why

[@36surferjoe]

I’ve just practiced this swing with a driver on a sibling instead of a towel. It works every time!

[@CoachLockey]

😂😂

[@swingeasyguy]

@@CoachLockey How many siblings are left?

[@lutonbusdriver2315]

Tried and tested at the Range this morning. Amazing! Hell of a lot more distance which Ive been struggling with for so long. Ive watched hundreds of these videos,for years and I can honestly say, Ive never heard anyone explain it like this.👍 Thanks Coach!

[@CoachLockey]

Great to hear! 🔥🔥

[@WTSPC]

Brilliant never had it explained so clearly definite lightbulb moment! Now get ready for the other KZbinrs to come up with their versions. Thanks Coach.

[@keh3812]

If you're that well versed in golf YT and its proclivities it's a bit weird you don't know Harrington did a vid on this moons ago.

[@Stantheman848]

Paddy harrington always talks about this... but you made sense of it for me.

[@CoachLockey]

Glad to help 👍

[@abuhamza1970]

Ditto, I’ve heard a lot of coaches talk about this but never truly “got” it until I saw this chap

[@krizwarden]

It’s mainly because Paddy is hard to understand because of his thick accent. Love him though

[@PatBuckleyracecar]

You explained it better than anyone else so far - thanks!

[@abuhamza1970]

I’ve heard a lot of coaches talk about this, but never truly “got” it until I saw this chap

[@greghudson8263]

Love this drill! I see so many people trying to “hold lag” or get the hands to the ball before the club head. By that time, it’s too late and you’ve hit a push fade. People don’t realize that you need the club head to pass the hands into impact for the most speed to be delivered to the ball.

[@joshfuchs5411]

True to an extent but only with the driver. With most clubs if your club head is level with or past the hands you have early extension, which also loses you power for a number of reasons. Most clubs you want to be compressing the ball which means keeping hands ahead of the club head

[@swardmusic]

not what early extension is​@@joshfuchs5411

[@bertpainter8385]

@@joshfuchs5411 Agreed! Irons should have more compressed hits causing back spin and elevation for softer landing. While driver and to some extent longer clubs want less back spin and more carry and roll for stock shots. To me, more lag is not necessary unless you don't have much. It just happens. That is for the average golfer who will most likely have problems trying to control direction if they try to add/hold lag.

[@Ecka63]

I've been working hard on path and face control for the past few weeks and I've just come off the range thinking it was now time to start working on developing more club head speed. Can't believe how timely this video is .... thanks Lockey!!

[@CoachLockey]

You got this! 👍👍

[@lamontfisher4942]

This was, by far, the best explanation I've ever seen. The swing is a leading whip with the lead side...not from the trail side. Excellent!!

[@bertpainter8385]

@@jackflash8756 Explain please. Details to understand your thoughts help.

[@rkyle20]

Great video! This makes perfect sense and haven’t heard it this way before. The missing piece was the last “slow” and using the ground for brakes. Love it. Went down to the sim and tried it right away and increased speed on 6i from 85 to 92 in literally 5 minutes. Mind blown.

[@CoachLockey]

Let’s go 🤙

[@KennyPaterson-u2i]

Great insight. Never heard of this being taught in 30 years. Hope to learn moving forward 👏

[@mattrogers1258]

This is the best illustration of this I've ever seen, even after 30+ private lessons. Thank you! Subscribed.

[@CoachLockey]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@LJL1972]

Awesome. Not a lot of coaches talk about this concept, probably because the pros all do it already. But an amateur does the exact opposite. He starts with the upper body not the lower body, comes over the top with the shoulders, his head moves toward the target instead of away from it, and he throws everything into impact instead of slowing the body down to release power into the clubhead. Thank you for sharing!

[@AntonioPellegrini-wn6fr]

I had been taught to squat but no warning about slow down once the arms are parallel to the ground

[@dixontj936]

This may be the best explanation I have ever seen on the actual reason squatting and ground interaction translates to club dynamics. Really great!

[@dominicktomaino1573]

I had that thought process in my younger years, that probably why I was always complemented on my effortless smooth swing.. This 80 year old man would like to thank you for your tip..!!

[@76MUTiger]

I'm 71. For my hands, I'm trying to create more width. And I'm working on club head speed with SuperSpeed. I'm at 91-93, hitting 230 total yards, and an occasional 250 when I hit a sprinkler head! I know that strength is an important element, but I think technique is King. Your thoughts on variation in hand speed and the work of the lead leg are an important part of it. Not too many people talk about hand speed. Thanks for your work.

[@Lionheart1157]

Brilliant! I have been seeking an explanation of swing tempo as mine just didn't feel effective, and this hits the nail on the head. Will be practicing this weekend. Thanks for the vid.

[@tormanchester1]

I know it wasn’t the point of the video but the hand speed at the top really really helped me and stopped me getting so wristy in the down swing! Consistently ten yards further today at the range!!

[@mickoleary2855]

Fantastic tip Best explanation of ground force Ive ever heard

[@CoachLockey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@y4nn1ck33]

Amazing, thanks for sharing, was always wondering where the speed comes from and you explained it perfectly at 6:00 minutes. Thanks!

[@CoachLockey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dbfowlersf]

Been thinking about hand speed a lot - but really appreciate the way you broke it down so I can see how to get the right tempo

[@leemartin1122]

Thanks for that. I had a few days recently when I felt the sling effect and I got 25 yards longer with 7 iron. Then it went off again. However seeing your point about pushing off the front leg makes we realise that's what I don't do.! I'm pretty sure I've been pushing off my back leg and probably why I don't turn thru very easily... Cheers

[@gregbertram8882]

Thanks! At one time I knew this stuff, but my intent has wavered and lost sight of these basics. I had immediate results by shifting my intent to the advice you presented in this video. The extra snap/speed certainly helped, but the lead leg push had the direct result of squaring the club face, improved compression and low point control. All that came free. Tks for bringing me back to a key and simple fundamental.

[@CoachLockey]

Awesome. I’m glad I could help and massive thanks for the gifts 👌👍

[@ronpassmore7053]

Makes sense. When the hit feels good, you feel the dip, you feel yourself in a correct position at impact, you feel the click and the ball come off the clubhead with sweet power, ease and accuracy, and to feel all that you you feel the pause, the moment, the brake. You feel you held something back, just a bit, to put yourself there, and you feel a bit behind it and in position. This video seems to identify why you get that feeling - when everything comes together like butter, and you know you've executed a swing you need to replicate and execute consistently. And you know it's in your bag - now just to coax it out, on the course.

[@SolomonLi]

LOL… I never thought sibling squabbling would come in so useful for golf, but point taken Coach! It sounds counter-intuitive, but in terms of physics it makes a world of sense to get that energy out to the end of the club. We do the same thing with hammering nails, throwing things, chopping trees, etc… It’s like the good ole “Heave…ho…”. Of course…golf clubs are a little harder to control at times. Love this though!

[@joegonillo9288]

Can't wait to try when I hit he range tomorrow. Never Ever heard this. Picked up golf when I retired 8 yrs ago. Hacker to start but slowly improving. Used to slice constanly when swinging hard, but this winter in FLA started swinging left across my body. Working to correct that. Not a long distance hitter. At 65 would like driver to carry 140/150 in the air and also develop the technique for a smooth fairway swing to get ball up in the air instead of linedrives. Thanks!

[@tristangregory2378]

Nice vid Coach 👌 When I'm feeling that I am lacking power, I have a similar feel, but for me, rather than hand speed and then trying to break, I try and feel I'm getting bend in the shaft, half way down. Naturally I think you have to apply the breaks to get the energy out. Thank you for validating my thoughts, I have never come across someone describing the action of generating power this way. Really good, practical advice for amateur golfers, in my opinion 👍

[@jimlipe385]

Good enough explanation that I will start working on it this afternoon. If it works, I'll be back. Thx.

[@CoachLockey]

Good luck 🤞

[@MaartenAnna]

Gobsmacked! 😱 Something to do for next winter. I’m sticking to my current swing this summer.

[@merocaine]

Good explanation, was wondering how to slow the club down and could figure out how this was done.

[@spencerrobinson8288]

Interesting - i had a lesson recently where this approach was encouraged and this clip has helped explain some of the theory. Will take a while to embed though, i think.

[@Cafez27]

Nearing 60 this is a game changer for me. I’m actually hitting the ball further now than I ever have with half the swing. Thank you ❤

[@gandl2123]

Fascinating. I've always been gas from the top. Tks...loved the snap towel demo.

[@gandl2123]

I do realize that as you rotate through your swing at the point of impact you do have to kind of slow your hands down to get the clubhead to come through and I guess that's called the release.. or snap of the towel moment?. I've noticed with my swing if I play the ball what feels like forward of my left foot versus the inside heel that I will get a much straighter and much longer. Chad... So I'm thinking the snap is occurring for me forward of my left foot. Would that be correct?

[@lex9393]

I just watched your 3rd video and wow I just love you already this stuff is encredible gona be testing this out tomorrow.

[@CoachLockey]

Have fun!🤩

[@larrychambers4407]

I like your reasoning about the mechanics. Look good. Going to the driving range tonight ! THANKS !! Great Video !!

[@markkenyon8760]

My handicap has stuck, so I need something to get my driver to carry an extra 20. Although if I could chip........ Interesting video Coach , will give it a go at the range !

[@CoachLockey]

Extra 20 for any golfer would be gold 👌👌

[@Rus.golfer]

This Pro is absolutely insane!!!!!!! I told you many times ♥️♥️♥️

[@pukkapeter]

Great vid. Just what my mate needs who comes over the top

[@jimmyboyeldon5969]

Never seen a video like this before and I ve watched quite a few ! Been working on my rhythm and slowing my swing down and this has put a lot of things in perspective. It’s not all slow. Thankyou, Will work on this on the range. Just want consistent rhythm otherwise it’s great strike , poor strike.

[@cziffra1980]

Very interesting to hear this. I teach something very similar in piano playing for what is supposedly just a drop on the keys. It's actually a slowing of the arm before contact to allow the *hand* to be thrown out (without the weight of the arm piling hard into contact). I use the same whipping example myself. I always wondered about this similar issue in golf (I used to play a little but was useless) in relation to flex. I used to think you should accelerate through contact. It seems common to teach that. However, it certainly makes most rational sense that if the hands were accelerating at contact, you'd be bending the club head backwards and actively causing more lag between hands and clubhead. I suspected slowing before contact might be better, but I think this is the first time I've heard someone teach the concept. I was literally searching for slow motion films that might confirm it, when I landed on this video. Any thoughts on other sports though? I'd imagine that cricketers and tennis players have to actively accelerate into and through contact. Presumably the difference in golf is just that the flex is so signficant that you really need to let the unbending provide that late acceleration. Would this be similar in any other sport? I'm unsure. I feel like cricket almost certainly needs active acceleration of the hands into contact (with the more rigid bat) whereas I'm slightly on the fence with tennis. Just maybe a tennis racket could have enough flex for the same concept to apply?

[@Hoganwantabe]

Very nice explanation of a concept not easy to explain. When considering the “Mcilroy drill”, how should we think about lag… that is supposed to be desirable? Thanks.

[@tomschmitt8561]

Great delivery, I can’t wait to try this…it makes perfect sense to me!! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@omniscient420]

Can't wait to set my cage up this weekend and start implementing ting this. Thank you.

[@paulmoloney9218]

Hi Lockey, i completely agree with you and understand the principle, you stated your club head speed was only 120mph, yet you hit a driver 270+ yards (250m + in metric) I am 55, club head speed of 200klm (120mph) and 210m carry, So my question is, does money make your ball go further, Brand new clubs and balls etc, if you were to use a set of clubs that were made 10 + years ago, and a golf ball made 10 + years ago, would you still be able to have the control and distance you have now? Just a thought as it is sometimes very frustrating to think you will achieve these things, but never will as it is price prohibitive? Love the channel, cheers Paul

[@MrBerrin67]

Brilliant explanation Matt! Loving your videos!! Thank you!

[@CoachLockey]

My pleasure!

[@stevegriffiths8258]

Thanks Matt, definitely like to towel whip my siblings lol. And trying to use ground force more in my swing.

[@lianjp37]

eureka i get it. finally. incredibly generous of him to share thanks

[@charging99]

Never heard of it, very interesting indeed. Something to practice as I am at the range parking lot right now😊

[@janfaust3172]

Physically the last "slowing down" is gaining more speed by creating more momentum as a result of shifting you turning point. Your example / comparison to a whip / towel is great.

[@adamozmin8970]

I learned this recently and have had to adjust my club selection by 2 or more (if I used an 5 iron I know use a 7) it feels so good. If only they went straight

[@injuredtabletennisplayer1474]

Always admired the Coach’s swing.

[@larrytravis570]

Wow... you knocked that "concept" out of the park for me, or should I say... All of my siblings are cowering in the corner restricted by a new flurry of towel whipping mania... seriously, I still haven't got the top of the swing and the club head transition synchronized with the left knee and foot pressing into the earth... since that's going to require more brain cells than I currently have... I'm going to have to watch more videos... thanks again. top shelf stuff!

[@matthewmartindale4950]

Really good Coach, really well explained, I'm definitely going to work on this.

[@CoachLockey]

Great to hear!

[@raybrowne2113]

Brilliant description bro! Thank you!!

[@mycommentpwnz]

Wow, I never thought of it like this. Thanks.

[@TeddyCavachon]

It is basic Newtonian physics: action / reaction. 1) Hips accelerate dragging shoulder and pin lead arm around feet and gravity pulls arms and club down at 32ft/sec/sec. 2) Keeping trail foot grounded and shifting hips laterally creates resistance to hips turning more than 45° open. This is what slows the hands pinned to body by arms down at that point. 3) Club head mass reacts to hands slowing down but whipping down around hands. The more abruptly the hands slow down the faster the club will whip around the hands. 4) After this is triggered golfer must lift back foot to release hips to continue turning to prevent club head speeding past hands and clipping. 5) Side bending plays an important role here in changing shoulders relative to pelvis and the force vector of lead pulling the club. Club head mass wants to swing outside the ball, the mass of the lead arm made more vertical by the side bend pulls it back inside with the net effect being it tracks down the target longer and allows club to pull the arms straight. 6) Club whipping around hands after arms pulled straight helps pull club around back in finish. There is similar whipping around hands reaction in the backswing which generates force to lift arms and pull shoulders around hips if the golfer knows how to let the club mass fly and extend lead arm backwards long enough to react.

[@steveblacket6062]

Game changing👌👌. Tried this out last night, worked so well with irons/hybrid. Ended up hitting some wild blocks with my driver though, Any idea why that might be?

[@whatexactlie]

Been playing for years alway thought my hands were trying to be as fast at impact. I like your thoughts on it.

[@leswolstenholme4925]

Well discovered. A similar principle as the cracking of a rawhide whip where the handle travels slowly then stops and reverses direction...the tip then breaks the sound barrier. Research the principle of angular momentum.

[@garymalone547]

Funny how you can think of these things differently. I think of a strong left side that I'm hitting against, sorta like there's a wall there, and unloading the hips first. Great video.

[@CoachLockey]

Good stuff!

[@muhammadnaim4906]

Love it... i'll try this ASAP

[@Jojopal333]

Thanks coach I believe now I get it. Beautiful explanation and demonstration.

[@CoachLockey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WayneSmith-jy2zl]

Ive just watch your vidio. I am off to play a round of golf now.I will try to do what you have suggested on the range first lets see how it goes.

[@vs1511-c6s]

Super Great advice here

[@raylotto3542]

Makes real good logic. Now I need to apply it. Thank you. RAy

[@haricsl]

Nice video, well explained - hand speed only been thought about due to GEARS and the stuff that AMG boys been talking about for years

[@jtsutherland03]

Awesome explanation of the feel and drill. Great vid 💪

[@CoachLockey]

Appreciate it!

[@kamilsokolowski2163]

Excellent explanation. Thank you

[@CoachLockey]

You are welcome!

[@thanitkarntechachaicharoen3236]

good advise i will try this thank you

[@bobbys4327]

Great way to think of it is "The Hammer Throw" in track and field.

[@adrianparker1962]

Nice video well explained. Enjoy your videos. When are you and Mark Crossfield going for a few jaunts on the course again?

[@craigwollman7056]

Another example is nunchucks. If you think of the connection between the two sticks as your wrist, then the only way to let the outer stick whip is to slow your arms down and let your wrists whip through.

[@NannyOggins]

This is too much for me at the moment. Im sure it’s accurate but as a beginner I have enough trouble hitting a straight shot with good contact. I will keep it in mind for the future though. Many thanks.

[@courvilleg1]

Well done Coach Lockey! Brilliant!

[@guybrown1865]

Thanks I’ve been working on this and that drill will help. Guy Canada 🇨🇦

[@mannykyriakides1496]

Coach Lockey I am 70 and new to the game when I do this I lift my head is it because I am not htting down with my lead foot ?? Great Videos

[@guilladan]

amazing vid!!! What are the hands speed tool apps you are refering to???

[@FittinToGet]

Great video...Once again

[@CoachLockey]

Thanks 👌

[@Bobt98]

Nice explanation Lockey

[@billhaas598]

One fantastic lesson Coach! Thanks!

[@mkoz1134]

I found this out and boom my golf swing transformed. Slow take away and slow delivery. More accuracy and distance. Throw the club!

[@palmer830]

He literally says don't do a slow take away....

[@CoachLockey]

As a general rule most golfers need to take it back faster, all golfers arent the same though, if taking it back slow still means you can accelerate and decelerate by the time you reach the top of your backswing its all good.

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

Outstanding video. Thank you.

[@CoachLockey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinjager124]

There are a couple of holes at my course where it is easy to let a driver go. There are few occasions where I have used the fingers to whip through the ball rather than the arms if that makes any sense. When you do, this is such a massive difference in distance and power. I guess it does feel like the cracking of the towel analogy used here or is it something different? It’s a little bit confusing.

[@tourrhythmgolf-3to1]

Great video coach. I will be putting this into play this morning and Saturday for the comp at Staddon Heights. Report to follow

[@stephenpauljones3897]

Never works first time ,takes repetitive strikes before it becomes engrained .just my thought

[@CoachLockey]

Good luck!

[@jonathanstevens2937]

good stuff. I feel like i struggle w the slowdown into transition. I often feel like I "lose" the club at the top.

[@CoachLockey]

Try speeding up at the start like I mentioned 👍 hope it helps.

[@stevenburton7922]

Very interesting....thank you for posting.

[@CoachLockey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnnyo3193]

Thats good stuff.....can you help me with my grip? The club slips in my hands towards the golf ball at the completion of my swing. If I grip the club say 1/2 inch down from the butt end - after my swing , Im right at the butt end of the club. Im a 4 handicap golfer and have a neutral grip but cant stop this. My left hand glove also wears out in the palm. I may be regripping at the top and letting the club pivot in my fingers away from the left hand pad. Dont know how to stop it. Help

[@swingeasyguy]

This video helped me immensly. I've always swung hard with my arms, but since watching this my feel has been to swing with the handle of the club and allow the head to whip through the ball. Not as good results with the irons as compared with the woods yet, but have increased driving speed by 4mph so far.

[@edwardbrown6245]

Great video coach ..I like slower hand speed..I find I am straighter and longer

[@maverick2671]

Great lesson! Thank you!

[@johnwagner47]

Would like to see you do this with an iron swing

[@Greg_In_SoCal]

I cannot get, "Push down, fast hands" (in a British accent) out of my head, but I am shockingly okay with that. Great explanation.

[@mattforst6591]

In the second frame of your 4-frame image , during the backswing, you are putting pressure on your trail leg, correct? For me, it's almost like I am slightly swaying back. This helps me with power, but i know the term swaying is bad in golf.

[@hansandrewrode-hhre6275]

Finally understood ground force 👍

[@mcartermlb]

Is the iron swing the same as the driver in this aspect? I feel like I feel like I add speed to my iron swing, long irons in general, differently than I do my driver.