How to STRIKE YOUR IRONS & Your WOODS - You Need to Know the Difference!

[@villarrealmarta6103]

Practice swings are so important before you take the real swing. Every practice swing needs to be focusing on where the club is meeting the low point. Good content Danny.

[@remmidemmi496]

Never do practice swings. That's what the driving range is there for. On the course just go and hit the ball.

[@zacharynapier5964]

Ur brain loses focus every 3 to 12 seconds I don’t do practice on anything get line and go

[@harperphillips5115]

studies show practice swings have a negative impact on results ur brain is designed to do things automatically practice swings and trying to replicate them interferes with that

[@villarrealmarta6103]

@@harperphillips5115 I don’t agree with those studies. Maybe that’s true of people who have bad course management?

[@salilpunoose5248]

Thanks Danny. I was a 22 handicap till I learnt the difference between the three strikes.Then I moved to 14 in 8 months. I wish I has seen this video 10 years ago when I first started golf. Truly great teacher

[@Podchynok]

This up and down motion helped me to go from 180 to 230 and greater consistency. Thank you for for your help!

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Mike

[@mikebozimowski8103]

Danny I have been following you for a while. You teaching style allows true communication of the needed body and rotation extensions for a proper swing. Thanks and please continue to save medium level golfers.

[@manuelfalsarella1810]

Hi Danny, it’s incredible how every week with your new video you’re surprising me thanks to the very clear and simple ( but always clever and detailed ) advises you provide. Excellent job this week too. You’re the best on the internet Danny !!! It’s a pity that we can’t meet in person, living me in Italy ... thank you as always ! Manuel from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 and GO EUROPE GOOO !!! 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺

[@colinryan9927]

Feedback station is a class idea 👍. Really useful for all types of shots. Thanks for explaining it so clearly Danny⛳️

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Colin, all the best

[@ciren963]

Great tips. Explains to me why I never take a divot with an iron and lose distance but can get away with straight drives. Swinging around rather than up and down. Flummoxed by subtitles which obstructed the vital bit at the bottom of the video but worked out how to turn these off at the foot of KZbin screen. Thanks

[@branttunget7948]

Danny, Brant from So California, this is the video I was asking about... it has added yards on my drives and had improved my ball striking!!! Thank you for all you do and the awesome training tips, CHEERS !!!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Brant 😁

[@ianmurray2573]

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant as always Danny. A great way to show the swing pattern and low points of each club, makes a huge difference on your swing and distances. Fantastic. Thank you for all your efforts. Definitely helped me this year getting from 17.5 to 12.4..

[@munirahmed46]

He’s the only one who makes sense.Would love to take some lessons and get fitted at his shop

[@ianmurray2573]

@@munirahmed46 great response, I would love to meet the man in person for a lesson or 2. Other end of the country for me, but you never know. Let's hope he keeps on doing what he knows best...well done Danny.

[@kenholet6661]

Knew that driver swing was upward, bit had been attempting it by swinging upward. Thanks!

[@michaelstadnyckijr.445]

There are many good instructors out there, none as good as Danny Maude at demonstrating and teaching.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Michael 😁

[@asal4429]

Danny is the Jay Leno of golf!! I live the lessons. Can’t wait to try this one

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun 😁

[@chrispearce9224]

Agree with Ian. Just brilliant tips to work on. Can't wait to work on these in the morning.

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Chris

[@byrdb9516]

This is happening to me. One day driver hitting fairways next day i lose a box of balls lol. Irons gotten better from watching you. Still struggling. Needed this video today. Thanks coach. Keep the videos coming.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great Byrd, happy to help

[@josephohea4868]

Thanks DM Just what l needed for my irons. Not hesitant with them as much as not confident, comfortable with them. This will help for sure. Cheers. Joseph

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps

[@pohoresky]

Hi Danny- Back to my question of how to get the upward motion of upper body (chest shoulder) going up in the backswing and downswing to get the arc right and to stop just swinging around. I found that focusing on the upward motion or bit as you call it is only half correct. It is my understanding that this upward bit is not so much as a direct consequence of a deliberate move of that part but rather a by product of the opposite leg straightening at an angle and the upward bit will happen quite naturally. To illustrate on the downswing if you straighten/extend the rear leg that is on a slant towards the target( whilst keeping the slant target wards) the left/lead/front shoulder/lead breast will rise up and back as the club head goes down into impact following the catapult idea. So the key for me is to extend the opposite leg to where you want the upper bit to rise so the club can come down. Whew!- what a lot of words but does this make sense?

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely right Harold, I covered this in more detail a couple of weeks ago. Just wanted to remind golfers today

[@mikeanderson3412]

Excellent lesson Danny! I am that golfer…some days my driver is perfect but my iron strike is less than optimal. This video really clarifies for me how to improve my strike by using the lesson to help me manage the low point for all my clubs. As always your lessons a simple, clear, concise and easy to implement. You have really helped me understand the my swing and it’s faults and what the fixes are for them. Thank you…Mike

[@geofffloyd5734]

Another first class video. Last week I set up on the tee did the alignment for a couple of swings great! The actual shot (4 iron) took a divot 6inch behind the ball. I was fuming!! So as you say practice!😖

[@robnsusan2000]

This was the best illustration I have seen for how to improve my consistency in striking. Can’t wait to go to the driving range and take it to the golf course. My guess is once my body understands the principle, it remains the same for all my clubs, but I will have to play around with the different lengths to get used to hitting long and short irons

[@ericwaxman6437]

Best online tips because they are so well explained and demonstrated. Great example of the KISS principle applied to golf instruction. Makes me want to fly out for a week of instruction.

[@rituparnsingh1725]

One of the best videos. Maybe this is the missing link for becoming good to great. Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps

[@BrunoDelzant]

Very helpful Danny !

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps Bruno

[@fontmedia]

Great instruction Danny, as usual. Been really focusing on the “pivot” rather than the previous swing’s turn during this past season, going from a 13 to a 9 handicap. I love your simplicity and athlete-focused approach to instruction, and I wondered if you plan on speaking about issues like consistency and routine? I would really appreciate hearing/seeing what your thoughts are around strategy, prep and routine. Thanks again!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Kurt, all the best

[@rogermurr4369]

Thanks Danny, I notice that, early in the downswing, you plant the left foot. This must establish the correct pivot and ensure that the low point is on the left side. With the fairway 'woods' the downswing seems to be exactly the same as the irons, but the ball position is 2" further forward. Roger

[@d.s9980]

I gotta say Danny I've been following and watching your tips for the last year or so and it has improved my game so much. I'm always looking forward to the next video. Thank you so much!

[@DanielMaude]

Thats wonderful, great to have you part of the community

[@tonyburt3845]

Fantastic video Danny. Your demonstration with the alignment stick is a light bulb moment for me which combined with reminding us of the extension back and through is going to help me so much. Many thanks as always

[@trevorpathak6886]

Brilliant….brilliant, great teaching video. Thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Trevor, all the best

[@jaceleonhardt2731]

Great Lesson, this really clicked with me ! The push away on the driver is what I needed. Thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure hope it helps

[@frankgainer7957]

Hey Sir, I wanted to let you know this lesson saved me a lot of strokes today. I had been really struggling with my irons and fairway woods. I had an amazing day thanks to your awesome lesson. I also used your Chipping around the green lesson and that probably saved 4 strokes or more. Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Amazing to hear Frank. Thanks so much for taking the time to share.

[@arthurrytus7318]

What about a playing vlog Danny , see if you can play, you could do a course management vid

[@DanielMaude]

absolutely 👍

[@francispetraglia7612]

Terrific video explaining the bottom of various clubs in the down swing.

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help

[@hansappeldoorn7836]

Thanks Danny for the great instrucions i love the way how you simpele explane it

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Hans

[@larryharrison7780]

Danny, thanks for all the great videos, I’ve taking many lessons, but I get so much more out of your videos.

[@NonnyStrikes]

I came up with a suuuuuuuuper effective drill for learning the swing and getting started on all this. IF you hold your lead arm straight and fold your trail arm "upward", it REALLY gives you the sensation of the swing. From there you can work on lowpoint and positioning much easier. It helps a lot of people and has helped my friends a great deal when I want them to feel the swings true motion. It's weird at first for most people, but it doesn't take long before the lightbulb goes on and they are messing around with positions and getting that grip even more secure/solidified ... which ultimately makes the golf swing feel natural. Thanks for all the tips and help through the years Danny. It's been quite a journey!

[@howardclark2906]

can you expand on "fold your trail arm "upward""? Trying to understand - thanks

[@NonnyStrikes]

@@howardclark2906 Like you are holding a briefcase and you bend your arm from your elbow up. Kinda like a karate chop haha! Just like you're lifting a dumbell... that's the motion I'm talking about. The lead arm is crucial in this though. If you bend that... you lose your "feel" for distance and accuracy. I can't stress how important your lead arm (left for right hand dominant) is. Without the leadarm being straight, you change the arc... and you lose the feel for the clubhead.

[@davesmith5396]

Another easy to understand video, well done Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Dave

[@josephsaber6103]

You are the man. So insightfull

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support Joseph

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Awesome as always Danny and now that I’m not slicing the driver I’m not hitting my 5 hybrid 3Wood or 6 iron 🤷‍♂️ I’m sure this video will help

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Robert

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

@@DanielMaude physically snd mentally fine golfing 🏌️‍♂️ I’m hitting my driver well 3Wood and hybrids I’m topping Irons ok chipping snd putting improving

[@georgiewalker1069]

Practice practice and practice some more! ⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️ Thanks Danny great lesson 💫

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Georgie

[@kevinbooth8194]

Hi Danny awesome video. I've been playing golf for 45 years, numerous lessons, always taught to turn your shoulders ( body ) I've just found that putting my weight onto my heals a bit more and flexing my knees more I now get the same sensation of rear shoulder up then front shoulder up . Thanks for showing the proper sequence of how to swing.

[@willdeit6057]

Another brilliant Video Danny and great instructions.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for taking the time to feedback will

[@jasonhudson5960]

You’re the man, Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support Jason hope the golf lessons are helping

[@jasonhudson5960]

@@DanielMaude They’re definitely helping, I’m getting better all the time ⛳️

[@alickrocca9697]

Really great advice - Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure

[@_SirRacha_]

It's amazing that we can get tips like this freely. Thanks, Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it was helpful Mikey, happy to help

[@marcusfrenken6580]

great explanation, thanks for all your Tips every week.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Marcus

[@rodgutry3771]

Great tutorial Danny, I've been looking for this kind of advice for years. Time to put in practice. 👍Here's your thumbs up.

[@PRS264]

Excellent instruction. Thanks, Danny.

[@regweekx]

Just amazing, no other words

[@rickhardoliver2465]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@magnuslofstrom2246]

Really appreciate your videos. Thanks so much. Is new to the channel and will happily continue to follow you.

[@DanielMaude]

Welcome to the channel Magnus

[@jerrysmiley1084]

It is like you watched me hitting balls when you decided to do this video.....thanks again for another good video.

[@johnroman7659]

Excellent instructions! Will definitely practice these first chance I can. Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun John all the best

[@schem43]

OMG your videos explain things soooo well. Thank you! It's almost like you have seen my game and you are giving me a private lesson.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome

[@kennethneward601]

Well communicated, as usual.

[@DanielMaude]

Appreciate the support Kenneth

[@peteringall993]

Such a clear explanation of the low point and it’s effect on ball flight Danny. You are a brilliant communicator and coach. Your extension plus rotation drill I know from a previous video works really well.Thank you so much.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Peter really happy to help

[@Chip_57]

Thnx for doing a video on low point - my nemesis! Your recent tips have improved my game so much Danny. Played Hopeman Links whilst on holiday last week and my hybrids were hit much shallower instead of 'chopping wood'. Scored really well. This video is a must watch and keep saved. All the best Danny.

[@Lahkesis]

I apologise for not subscribing earlier, I was always watching your videos for advice and it was always extremely helpful, now I'm officially subscribed and loyal haha , thank you so much and keep up your wonderful work

[@DanielMaude]

great to have you here

[@Lahkesis]

@@DanielMaude if you ever come to Antalya's world famous golf resorts in turkey I would truly appreciate to meet you ! Thank you once more =D

[@txdukklr]

i'm deleting every golf instructor and sticking to yours. Man I'm not sure how it'll translate, hope i can find a local instructor who can explain like you do. Makes complete sense listening to you, i need to understand whats going on to do something and your videos fit my mental picture really well. swinging a club in my office reversing my hands has completely changed the way i understand the swing mechanic. This ball placement video $$$$$$

[@edmiddleton9046]

Another treasure trove of advice Danny, explained simply and easy to follow. Best online coaching resource I've come across on KZbin, always learning (or being reminded of something I should already know :-) something from you. Cheers!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Ed, really happy to help

[@harrybutler1090]

Another great video Danny thanks for sharing ⛳⛳⛳⛳

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome

[@andyfok11]

The most clear demonstration with the direction stick.

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps Andy

[@qasimayub3068]

Never have i seen a similar video on youtube, its like im actually having a private lesson. You sir have earned a subscriber and a fan

[@DanielMaude]

Welcome to the channel

[@andyracer20]

Thanks Danny!!!! This is awesome!

[@michaelhayes4186]

Best tips I've seen. Illustrates to me why I am losing so much distance with all three clubs. I'm off to the driving range and looking forward to Monday's game. Thank you Danny.

[@edkedge68]

Good to play a few holes with you last week Danny. Ball position altered & I went back to striking my irons consistently again. Funny how you can slip in bad habits without realising.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for letting me join you for a few holes. 👍

[@felixserbioherrerarondon1993]

Thank you very easy to understand

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Felix, all the best

[@randymahony8157]

Another brilliant video Danny. I really believe you care about our enjoyment of the game. Cheers 🍻

[@chrisgolfer7528]

Top drawer as usual Danny, many thanks.

[@davidcox5358]

All sounds so simple when Danny demonstrates. But to ave golfer playing of an uneven surface as got to be different. I see the point of whats said but must try to put into action. Always enjoyable to watch Danny

[@snowboarder92120]

Thank you for your videos. As a complete beginner you make golf easier to understand and more exciting instead of frustrating.

[@russquick7899]

Great summarization Danny of previous lessons. Thanks for putting it all together in one clear and concise session. Be good, stay safe-Russ

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure us enjoy the rest of your weekend

[@pauldummett8675]

Used your tips of difference between Driver and Iron swings and hit my best round yet. 74 with a double. Used Chris Dennis putting drill too. Really great Swing tips 👌 👏 😁

[@DanielMaude]

That’s wonderful Paul? Well done. Any questions just ask

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Danny great video it helped me hit most of my shots much more solidly Saturday as this was my first day using my new Calloway Razor X clubs now I noticed my driver , woods and hybrids shots are straighter no fade or slice #1 is that unusual and #2 my irons I was actually over hitting distance wise since I don’t have a shot monitor how can I better gauge my distance Thanks for your always advice and expertise 👍👍

[@markblackman4805]

Excellent advice Danny...as always!! 👌

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Mark, all the best

[@kimnewling5728]

Wow. Incredible.

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps Kim

[@kimnewling5728]

@@DanielMaude oh you know I'm going to experiment

[@kayslaygaming]

Thank you so much for making these video lessons. I don't have much free time to add in a golf coach to my game at the moment so I have been watching your videos and applying it on the range and I have instantly improved. By showing the angles, arches, pivot points and points of contact for each swing, I have gained a lot more consistent shots apart from miss hits. Thank you again, I have susbscribed and will be watching more.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Kay 😁

[@c.josephbacani3727]

Very helpful. I had been told previously about hitting ahead of the ball with irons and woods but not to the degree of separation. Thanks again for the lesson!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure all the best

[@JamieThompson-iw9nx]

Best video so far! I have always had issues hitting the ball, almost always slicing or just flat-out duffing it. This video has shown me the different locations of the club head in relation to the ball on contact. Fantastic, Danny!

[@rodgerwardle8037]

Another great tip Danny! Definitely losing distance with the irons by striking too early!

[@antonymoller3741]

Fantastic video Danny, I really like the use of the alignment stick as a visual aid, it makes it so much simpler. As always, a wonderful instruction video, many thanks for your weekly class

[@nathanmaxwell2188]

I was always taught to keep your arms locked/straight when swinging. It looks like you're bending your elbow on the follow through.

[@DanielMaude]

Yes don’t try and keep the arms straight

[@luissantiago1832]

Excellent video! Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you liked it Luis, wishing you a happy and healthy 2023

[@yashikmaharaj]

Great vid, I'll apply this to my game⛳

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Yas

[@juasauga80]

Danny is the boss of simplicity. Correct simplicity, to be more specific. Outstanding descriptions and explanations. This man will make you a better golfer. 👍Danny Maude

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the comment and support

[@Alan_Edwards]

This one really brought back some things for me. I picked up what he calls the Perpetual Motion Drill from Shawn Clement. He is a big proponent of using your practice swing to get distance from the ball, impact point and on shorter shots, power/tempo. So often golfers just practice their swing with really no purpose then wonder why the shot did not go off like the practice swing. I sort of got away from it myself. Great tip Danny. Going to work on it with the simulator today.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Alan

[@benhenshaw2782]

Thanks, Danny. Love your instruction/videos--clear and to the point. I've been struggling with finding my swing plane, often blocking or drawing the ball, which makes my width error rather broad. Meaning I miss the greens on both sides. Focusing on the up and down and up, seems to be giving me more chance to swing down the line, as opposed to coming across or pushing out, both of which I am doing.

[@joanneserasin6893]

Thank you Danny. Your KZbins are sooo helpful❤

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great Joanne

[@carlosGarcia-xl1ql]

Danny… great lesson once again!! I can’t wait to take this lesson to range! Thank you for being awesome!

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Carlos

[@themisde85]

Awesome Danny. Thanks for this!!! 👌🏼

[@adamshank7711]

I just started golfing last summer and your videos have helped my swing so much thank you for posting such great videos

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Adam 😁

[@smkopite]

I painted arc on the ground instantly I could see in to out swing path

[@julietdenise1441]

Great illustrations, will carry this to the range. For once I can’t wait to get into a bunker!

[@Lwdjuju]

Just want to say your videos are amazing and very helpful thanks alot Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Very kind thank you 😁

[@robratcliff8892]

Your lessons are always excellent Danny. This is definitely one of the very best! Clear description and explanation and really helpful drills with the feedback station. Regarding ball position I guess the obvious point is that for fairway woods/ metals it should be just a bit back from the lead heel?

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Rob, thanks so much for the feedback

[@andrewlowe8053]

Great video danny as always

[@Tomdabomb86]

Such great pointers again Danny, thanks so much. U still make it look easy though

[@richardc6932]

Excellent pointers. Would you recommend playing the hybrids as you do with irons, ie. low point a couple of inches ahead of the ball. I usually place the ball 1 ball forward of the sternum center for all but the driver. For driver ball placement, between my instep and toe.

[@ryan.wright]

Yes, play the hybrid exactly as you do the irons. I believe I heard that from the guys at AMG and it was a game changer for me.

[@bossofthemoss450]

Awesome advice Danny. You have helped me sooo much this year both understand the dynamics and create a better swing and more consistency. I even played a major part in taking down a one handicap and 3 handicap pair in an inter club match at the weekend, parring 8 0f my 11 shot holes. Thank you sooo much. Now to get the handicap down next year. 👍😉

[@DanielMaude]

That’s awesome Ian well done thanks for taking the time to share

[@willyforbin58]

Great video and very clear hints and explanations Danny, thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Willy 😁

[@adamforsstrom8066]

Great stuff Danny. Specially the part about when to release with the driver. Something I definitely need to practice on.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Adam, all the best

[@loutennant99]

Great Danny, as always. Your explanations are always clear and detailed without over complication of things. Been following you forca while and I am definitely now playing better , can see improvements. Been concentrating on trying to stop my old turning around a point to turn and extending back and through. The change is proving really good, as well as now having a bit more time to practice off course rather than trying to change while playing is proving so beneficial.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s brilliant Colin keep up the good work speak soon

[@Locksta85]

Superb Danny 💯💥👌🏻

[@DanielMaude]

🤜🏻🤛🏼 all the best Mathew