Short Game Swing vs Long Game Swing (The Huge Difference)

I just had to share something really cool that happened at my golf school this week. Picture this: my students were having these amazing "AHA" moments, not because of a new golf drill or golf swing technique, but from a simple explanation about the difference between a short game swing and a long game swing.
We noticed that a lot of golfers were struggling with their chip shots and distance control because they were using too many full swing mechanics. And on the flip side, those having trouble gaining distance with their driver had too much of their short game mechanics mixed in.
The first big "AHA" moment came when they realised there’s actually a difference between the two swings. So many thought they were basically the same!
I explained that with the short game, impact happens in front of the body, while with the iron swing and the driver swing, it happens on the side. Once they got this, everything just started to make sense.
I thought you might find this helpful too, so I made a short video showing exactly what we did. It’s one of those things that’s so misunderstood, and I think it could really make a difference for you too.
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This golf lesson provides a couple of wonderful drills to help you hit your driver straight.If you are a beginner golfer and are looking for some golf driver tips that are simple and easy to do then you are going to love this.
I will show you the golf swing slow motion so that you can see what you need to do to improve.
We look at 3 things:
1. How to stop slicing your driver
2. How to swing more in to out or how to swing more inside out
3, How to get the correct impact position with driver

[@johnritchie8336]

The concept of ‘calm’ on the shorter pitches from last week has really worked for me. This understanding of the club in relation to the body is great stuff. Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you John, Canterbury is looking great at the moment

[@LIZ-pp6jo]

I agree completely with the comment about ‘calm’. I used it last week and it was like a different golfer out there.

[@DanielMaude]

@@LIZ-pp6jo wonderful to hear well done

[@mkollo]

Excellent videos. Hands down, this is the best golf technique material available on YT. Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Super kind thank you

[@user-qc5cg8gm9r]

I agree. His videos have helped me tremendously. I don’t watch anyone but Danny

[@DanielMaude]

@@user-qc5cg8gm9r I really do appreciate all the support

[@matthewmartindale4950]

Thanks Danny. I didn't know that you hit different parts of the ball for short and long shots. 30 years playing the game and nowhere have I heard this before!

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps Matthew

[@laurencegoulty3196]

Hi Danny had to write this. I’ve been struggling with approach shots for a while now and watched this video several times with interest on Saturday evening. Sunday morning was my clubs first big major of the year and I was participating and I thought what the hell I’ll play the whole round playing off the left side as you instructed for approach shots. I played a really solid 18 like this and though I lost a little distance on the driver and long irons it was made up for with much more accuracy. It was a tough challenge that day and my group were last out, on arriving back at the clubhouse with a net 68 I was shocked to discover I had won by 2 shots. I never dreamed of winning a major and I’m so happy, thank you so much for this timely advice and I dedicate my win to you. Thank you Laurence.

[@R3negad3BB01]

Hobbyist golfer here, been playing for a little over a year, & I've been incorporating a lot more short game into my practice because my home course has some really nice facilities along with the driving range. For the first month or so, my striking suffered a lot because I couldn't differentiate between my short-game & long-game swings. This video perfectly encapsulates what I'm currently working on, so thank you as always for the great content, Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

You are so welcome

[@Jvelasco117]

I found myself endlessly watching countless videos from various other channel until I discovered yours. I started golfing just last year and had a really tough time even hitting the ball! Your videos have been incredibly helpful, and I now spend about 30 minutes each day rewatching them to reinforce your drills and tips at the range. After just 3-4 practice sessions, I can consistently hit the ball, and it feels amazing! You are truly the best instructor on KZbin, and I eagerly anticipate each new video while i keep practicing. Thank you, Danny!

[@jessereedmusic]

Thank you Danny!!! I kept wondering why when I was hitting great iron shots the rest of my game was terrible. The same when hitting the driver great...terrible at the rest of my game. Your explanation of the different swings is just what I needed!

[@ketilfloer4751]

One of my (few) favourite chanels. I have played for more than 50 years, but have the recent years developed chipping yips. Thanks for all your great tips Danny 👏😀

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome

[@annetaylor1014]

I look forward to your videos and satrtdaus Danny - for me this is one of your best! Love the concept of ‘body waiting’ v’s the ‘club waiting’ off to the driving range…..

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Anne, really happy to help

[@Sleepless222]

Damn... I think you just opened my eyes to something here. I can't wait to try it out on the next range session. I just started golf and this was a huge eye opener because my wedges is probably my best part of my game and never even thought about playing the irons like that.

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps

[@veronicashyvers5237]

Watch this lesson over & over such a brilliant reminder and works so well.

[@johnbaker1585]

Thanks Danny for explaining the difference between the short game and the longer clubs. yet again something to work on at the range so will definitely gives these two motions a try!

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun John

[@marybethblend4446]

This is EXACTLY What I needed to hear! I have been trying to figure out the difference of feeling in the short and long game swings. Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Wonderful to hear Mary

[@garrytaggart2431]

Danny once again great video showing in simple terms the difference in swings required when playing this wonderful game. Its a joy to watch & learn from your videos, now practice practice practice. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it, have fun Gary

[@joewest826]

Great video Danny. I'm so glad you finally said, "like skipping a stone". That's the way I've always thought of these two moves. The short game is like an underhand toss and the long game swing is like a side armed throw with more side tilt. Now I think I'll go fishing. 🤣😝

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun

[@MBa-dh8ep]

Hi Danny, same principels in fairway and greenside Bunkers? Thank you for your weekly videos !!🎉

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely

[@miguellemme6483]

Brilliant vid Danny!! thanks you very much from Argentina , Miguel

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Miguel

[@paulgreen8228]

Another great lesson with information that is not ever explained, I tend to pick the ball up, hitting high fades, I know understand why. Will work on this one over the next few weeks at the range.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Paul

[@lens7859]

Evening from the States Danny ! Love the two terms Body waiting for the club , Club waiting for the body. So simple to remember, thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you, hope it helps

[@dww0329]

Enjoying your new highlights and graphics to give me a visual TY!👍🏻

[@MpenziYako]

Having this insight will definitely assist our pre-shot visualisation. Thanks again Danny Mark

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Mark, all the best

[@mahendramehta7631]

great to know the differences between short and long game.How to harness more power OR more control. Great video!!

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you liked it!

[@jamesgoggin5730]

Morning Danny. That was so easy to understand. Loved the drill with the 7 iron. .

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it James

[@walterbrasch2812]

Thanks Danny for another awesome golf instruction on the short vs long game swings! You make it do easy for us amateurs!

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Walter, happy to help

[@alb9830]

Great video! Explained so well and easy drills. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertkanchuk1677]

Great visual Danny. You always explain it very easy to understand. Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it was helpful Robertt

[@michaelwieduwilt5979]

Thanks Danny for showing the both ways in a simple manner.

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help Michael

[@tomhughes4892]

Thanks for my Saturday morning lesson,much appreciated Danny 👍🥃🇨🇦

[@DanielMaude]

Any time Tom

[@Chris-lh6hw]

I've been looking for exactly this video 😂 Good timing 🙏 I hit my Driver and ironed below 7 reasonably well. However my 5 and 4 irons are something else at the moment.

[@DanielMaude]

Really hope this video helps Chris

[@mattcristino9804]

Hi Danny, well explained. Most of us golfers practice hitting the ball for distance on the driving range and not experiment with the different clubs and what we can do. Like you explained, get the feel of the swing and motion. Thanks Danny and always look forward to your videos

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Matt, the more we play around with different strikes the more equipped we are to develop solid contact

[@brettcollins2210]

Super video. I like how it wasn’t technical, but rather you gave feels. Great teaching

[@DanielMaude]

I appreciate that Brett

[@richardsavage9842]

Terrific stuff again, Danny. Implanting that idea of almost what you're trying to do bodily WITHOUT the club is key, just like the hammering the nail analogy in another of your videos. This all makes so much sense; all I've got to do is remember it and make it consistent when I go out now! Cheers Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Super happy to help Richard

[@user-wh2fd8gx1c]

Another great one. Last week I couldn't hit my approach irons to save my life (or to save my score) but I was hitting my pitches decently thanks for the previous video. Now I'm going to try this, I think the body last for pitching is what was working, so have to try the body first feeling for the long shots. At this point, I've got nothing to lose and everything to gain. I agree with all the other commenters that you're the best!

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun

[@simmo5071]

Great job Danny, I like to use a putting motion for around the green and a throwing style for longer shots. My driver swing still needs to get in check will try your method until it gets right.

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun 🙏

[@mr.kcrowley9659]

Thanks again Danny your the man I can’t get enough of your work it’s amazing and I’ve been practicing and can’t wait to put it to work tomorrow on the course wish me luck!! 🍀 Danny your one of the best in the business I’ve been telling and showing all my buddies that golf and could use help just like I need help to look no further and to subscribe to your channel so thanks again Danny I truly appreciate you and everything you do

[@user-jv5oy4kd6n]

Thanks for this Lesson!! Since I’ve been watching you my game has become so much more consistent. The way you simplify the golf swing is amazing!!

[@DanielMaude]

@user-jv5oy4kd6n Thank you so much for your feedback. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@dirkhobo4364]

Again a fantastic video Danny ❤

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support Dirk

[@katevislay9147]

Great explanation Danny! Thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it was helpful Kate

[@rickrocketts183]

I love that you’ve put a lot of focus on the trail arm since your Pete Cowen lessons. I completely agree that wedge shots feel like underhand throws.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Rick

[@bassmasta9117]

I like Jon Daly's idea of feeling a chipping swing for every club in the bag. And your tip of chipping with loft.

[@DanielMaude]

I like that

[@scottbruns5096]

I love the simple concept- short game, the body waits on the club; long game, the club waits on the body. Brilliant, Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

@scottbruns5096 really pleased you enjoyed it. Really appreciate your comments 🙏🏻

[@lorenreyes2855]

Great video! You know I was wondering why my game was going short? I took a cellphone video of my swing. I was doing the short game swing ! I was just barely off. But I watched your video! I went back to the practice area. And my distance returned. Plus I tried some short game shots. Were really good! Thank you very much for your great videos Danny!😉

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help 😁👍

[@cdoubleu8719]

This is what I was looking for. Thnx!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you 😁

[@ianburton9223]

Amazed that you can come up with original thinking every week. Really good conceptual thinking that makes immediate sense. Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you liked it Ian

[@dfrugt]

Definitely not original thought, but well explained in simple words for simple...

[@DanielMaude]

@@dfrugt glad you enjoyed it

[@geoffredrup9616]

One of your best videos, Dan.

[@DanielMaude]

Really appreciate that 🙏

[@mikemassel1392]

Very inspiring. Thanks DM

[@DanielMaude]

Appreciate the feedback Mike

[@mikemassel1392]

Watching again for the 5th time. Shared with a few buddies. I'm about to have a break thru. This is absolutely brilliant. 17 years ago when I stopped playing I could hit my 7 iron 150 pretty straight consistently. It drives me crazy that I can only hit it about 120. I think this is going to get some of my distance back. Can't wait to get out there. ❤

[@DanielMaude]

@mikemassel1392 this is great news. I’m so glad I can help. I really appreciate your feedback 🙏🏻

[@steveallen3201]

Looks so easy when you show these top man Got to see you for a lesson sometime 👍🏌‍♂️

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support Steve

[@dr.heinzwittke9460]

Thanks! Perfect video!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you! Appreciate the support 😁

[@russquick7899]

What a great visualization of the swing differences. Love that "fishy tail" example. Thanks for all you do for the golfing community. Be well-Russ

[@ScrivyRL]

Love it. Great example of calm fish tail to compression or slap the fish tail for the long shots. Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

@ScivyRL your are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@stueyleach7121]

Love a DM Saturday vlog. I think if it wasn't for these I would've packed in a while ago. I'm not getting out as much as I ought to but I do practice what Danny shows and that gets the interest back for another week.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support each week Stuey

[@chrisamerican1]

Extrem stark! Danke Danny 🙂

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Chris!

[@1_Ranger_75]

This guy is the best golf instructor on KZbin. 100%

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support

[@RodneyCervik]

Great video, Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Rodney 😁

[@aprilsaddress]

Coach Danny, you probably won't see this but I wanted to let u know your lessons have helped my swing tremendously. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you, appreciate the support 😁

[@tonylaudano5698]

Great lesson.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you liked it Tony

[@nanjappakuttaiah870]

Good lesson..Thank-you

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Nan!

[@dfrugt]

I enjoy watching Danny, even if his accent is harsh for an Australian. In short shots with precision focus, the shaft pointing never leaves the moving body, tipping or rotating. The only power required is to deliver the correct short distance target area, spinning, flopping or running. Full shots separate the men from whoever, power comes from now conversion of lag pointing at lead hip to centre pointing shaft, the turned/leading body has to wait for that swish, power. Lag almost auto produces a bullet compression, even in the hands of ladies, when used adequately. Unnecessary in pretty short shots, even if some spin can be dialed up by design.

[@davidstevan1]

Crikey, my brain is scrambled with the swing thought that on longer irons I should be trying to hit the ball above its equator! You are obviously not talking about the leading edge but It’s the thought of applying a club head which is angled away from the ball that I have difficulty understanding how the sweet spot of said club head could be applied above the equator of the ball. Anyhow, now rushing off to try this contact concept at the course. Wish me luck. All the best Danny and thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

Think putting the sweet spot on the ball

[@dfrugt]

Too easy. Aim your sad clubhead, leading edge or even bounce at the low impact area/divot in front of ball. Unless you are 100% unco, you will connect the ball above equator passively through this arc, steep or sweep. Perhaps try collecting stamps.

[@nasirislam9450]

Great explanation Danny! 👍regards Nasir

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Nasir

[@JohnFranco-ht4bp]

Great tips thank you

[@DanielMaude]

You are so welcome John

[@JohnFranco-ht4bp]

@@DanielMaude wish you were in Sydney Australia for some lessons 👍

[@Agonz818]

Always look forward to your videos. The simple wedge swing, would it apply to approach shots with different wedges when 100 yards or closer? Or more so when your closer in say 30-40 yards? Great video!

[@DanielMaude]

What I would do Aaron is experiment and have fun striking the ball in different ways so you learn for yourself what works and when

[@royclose946]

Well done Danny 👏 😊

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Roy 😃

[@patrickmccabe3241]

thank you Danny.

[@doubleRprodutions]

I never understood how I could have a great round of pitch 'n' putt on a Saturday, and then a terrible nine or eighteen holes on a Sunday. I just couldn't work out why my improving short game didn't translate to my long game. But from watching you, I'm really starting to understand and (slowly) improve.

[@DanielMaude]

@doubleRprodutuions that’s amazing well done. Keep up the good work 😀

[@bertley]

Sensational! 💯

[@DanielMaude]

I appreciate that!

[@PeterElla]

Watch a few videos 🙏 Thank you I just went around in a 37 for nine holes My drives were dead straight with no big slices and I stayed on the fairway and this video helped heaps too Thank you again

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant Peter, well done 🙌

[@mikemccarthy1398]

great video Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Mike

[@TrevorGibson-rc1io]

You may just be the greatest swing coach ever

[@DanielMaude]

Really appreciate the feedback Trevor 🙏

[@colinryan9927]

Brilliant Danny, thanks for another really helpful video. I feel like I’m really making progress with you this year. Can you think about making a video on long irons, ie 6 iron upwards? I really struggle with these clubs esp 5 iron. People have forgotten about these clubs and have moved to hybrids and 7W or 9W in my opinion and there is very little coaching content on YT for them. Anyway just a thought, thanks again 👊⛳️

[@DanielMaude]

Great suggestion Colin

[@PingBlueDot]

Love the channel - have learned many techniques that I will continue to work on. Any chance you have streching routines pre-game or even morning that are beneficial for golfers?

[@DanielMaude]

Coming to my website very soon

[@hyrsk1552]

Another great vid. Can't wait to get on the range. Using Phi Golf simulator until than

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun

[@ssparko7776]

These are the kinds of thoughts that allow someone to overcome being thrown in jail before his tee time and still shooting a 66. Thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome 🤣

[@derry3344ii]

Top coach 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Derry

[@marcthomas2333]

Today no comment on another great video you did. Today I was lucky enough to meet Danny Maude by chance at Canterbury Golf Club. Sometimes we are disappointed when we meet a celebrity we "know" from TV or KZbin in real life. I once had the most boring evening of my life with one of the most famous and highly decorated German actors. Awful. Different with Danny Maude: he is even nicer in real life than on KZbin. Thank you for your time, Danny. And sorry for literally running into you. We will look for an appointment for an in-person lesson. Best regards Marc

[@Joker-yh2xg]

Your instruction is incredible, thank you for doing them. How does one become a student in person?

[@GrahamS67]

This is so great for me. I've been wondering why I feel like I'm hitting my mid-long irons well but getting too much height and less distance.

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help Graham 😁

[@Alandale45]

Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure 🙏

[@thomashagewood4028]

Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

Incredibly kind Thomas thank you

[@Nutralyzed]

Hi Danny love the videos I've been watching for a couple years now. I've looked through your channel and couldn't seem to find a specific topic covered. I have a much easier time hitting my short irons and wedges but as I move up to my mid irons like 5-6 I almost always have push shots is there any way you could cover push/pull shots through the irons?

[@emiliojesena1800]

I have always had trouble with trying to get the wedges to hit lower, mainly because of the bounce of the club where either the contact is bladed or I pop the shot up because I hit a little behind and I hit the bounce of the wedge. I will try to practice your techniques after I play golf on Sunday.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on

[@stratorunner1]

Thankiuu ! Lookin nice in yar place , in my place it's one more month of waitin before playn .

[@DanielMaude]

Not far to go

[@stevennoel6724]

At last, the key message , seems to me is the fishes tail is the perfect image for all shots. The long shots are 3 successive fish tails 1. The shoulders wait for the body, 2. the arms for the shoulders, and 3. the hands for the arms...

[@geoffcarpenter6060]

Hey Danny.. love the videos.. Could I ask as im a beginner what route would give for the driving range..e.g start short game of long game clubs.

[@deirdrezlomanchuk8349]

Always love your videos each morning Danny! After watching this one...I am still confused about which clubs/shots are short game and when to switch to the long game shot? For example...I hit a full pitch 100 y, 54 degree wedge 75y, 58 degree wedge 50-60 y....which of these are considered for a short game swing? Which iron should I consider long game?

[@DanielMaude]

Great question and this video should help you understand this. Whenever you want to hit the ball longer you need to move the impact point from below the equator to more on and /or above the equator of the ball. Experiment doing this and you will eventually discover the maximum distance you can hit each wedge. Eg. My 56 degree will go roughly 80 yards when I focus on a swing that hits below the equator. When I want to hit it further with a 56 I will simply move the impact location further up the ball

[@stephenbarr6558]

It’s no surprise you have, a million plus subscribers and counting.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the continued support Stephen

[@SCOTTISHGAMER5]

I need help with the bump and run also the low under tree branches shot 😂

[@DanielMaude]

This video should help, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJeWoJmZgpJsi80si=SOTXGqv8EbHnHEr4

[@BreakThroughTrading62]

Hi Danny, I messaged you last week about being inspired to get out and start playing. Been to the driving range today and started hitting balls again for the first time in 27 years. Took some time, but things eventually fell into place and started to hit some good shots considering I was using crap clubs and solid balls. Thank you for your inspiring coaching style it has helped me a lot. I'm going to have to see about getting some clubs of my own, I'm left handed which maks things slightly more awkward, is there any advice you can give me for doing this? Thanks from Steve

[@DanielMaude]

That’s amazing to hear Steve, so pleased for you

[@Godboyfootball315]

Danny this is amazing stuff as always but it's a practice session routine and hard to visualise on the course over the ball. Pretty sure this is from one of your older videos and it's an easier thing to visualise on the course over the ball......... just ask yourself do you want to either lob the club forward and have it land softly without any damage or do you want to throw the club as far as you can towards the target and just let your body work it out and ensure the sweet spot is set up to the ball. I find it easier to work out how far and in what direction I want to throw the club that I'm holding and can feel than trying to think too much about the ball that I'm not touching. For me feel is then just about feeling the acceleration of the club as I think about throwing it. This works for me but not an exact science. Can you please do a video on it with your extra tips and advice please. Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Love that

[@Godboyfootball315]

@DanielMaude Pretty sure I got it from you. Just to add that to get extra spin on wedges I think about gently lobbing the club but trying to spin the handle backwads towards me as much as I can and for driver and less spin I think about throwing the club as far as I can with the handle spinning back towards me as little as possible. Also for crude shot shaping I aim where I want the ball to start then try to throw the club left or right of that for setting path etc. It's a good concept that's easy to visualise. Just needs some Danny magic added to it. 🙌

[@DanielMaude]

@@Godboyfootball315 like it 👍

[@robinbhairam7508]

Well I never realised I should be hitting so far above the equator on the ball. I’ve always had in my mind hitting the back of the ball evenly. Now I’m beginning to understand why we say ‘hit down’ on the golf ball. Just practiced the chip in the garden, I still had a couple squirt right, what causes this? … btw loving the ‘fishes tail’ becoming a regular!! Thanks Danny 😊

[@DanielMaude]

Usually the club face is aiming right

[@robinbhairam7508]

@@DanielMaude Thanks boss man … I’ll keep an eye on my club face (on the plus side a bush that needed serious cutting back … got cut back in order to retrieve those balls - video bonus! - win win! 😂 )

[@gregboggs4721]

Danny whatever I do I can’t hit my irons pure. I’m a senior golfer with plenty of mobility but always chunking or topping the ball. Any idea, love the channel.

[@Jarhead0331]

Only confusion. Someone said with my irons to try and keep my back to the target as long as possible to help with lag and avoid coming over the top. Seems if the arms wait for the body it’s opposite.

[@DanielMaude]

That can help the body lead and the club head follow

[@dfrugt]

Perhaps only 4 letter words should be used for you to understand: your remark could not be more to the opposite as to what he said. Take up collecting stamps.

[@TedInoue]

I was never aware of this! When I started out, I hit all my clubs like the short game shots you describe. High, but short and accurate. As I tried to add more compression, I have gotten better distance but I have more of a tendency to come too much in to out and close the face too much, giving a wicked hook if I’m not careful. Is there something that you can suggest to keeping the hook from coming in with the long club swing? I think part of it is the powerful weight shift forward can lead to a sway, causing more in to out path. But any tips would be appreciated.

[@DanielMaude]

I think you understand it perfectly. I’ve got a video coming out soon that will explain all but certainly less lateral motion towards the target can reduce the path going right

[@jonmarsh8172]

Hi Danny in the vid you did with Pete he talked about how most golfers manipulate the club could you elaborate on this in regards this video

[@DanielMaude]

Yes they get out of position at the top of the swing and are forced to manipulate the club on the way down. Picture hammering a nail, if instead of moving the hammer straight back on the backswing you moved it to the side you would have to manipulate the hammer on the way down to make decent contact on the nail

[@jonmarsh8172]

Got it could you do a video on Pete’s axe drill?

[@user-vm1yx2vc4b]

Hi What should be the correct tee height for a driver( in cm) ? Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

There isn’t one, experiment teeing it low and see what happens then gradually increase the height and find one that works for you

[@BROU-bb2uc]

For me i try to always think of a clock for distance.

[@DanielMaude]

Many great golfers do too 👍

[@BROU-bb2uc]

@@DanielMaude well I'm far from great but thx👍🤣👍

[@caroleturner7057]

Why would you want to use a 7 iron for short game versus longer distance? Why not use a different club?

[@stevennoel6724]

Danny I have never hit my irons so, well but my drives are going right

[@DanielMaude]

If drives are going right we know that the club face is pointing right of target. Use this drill to help feel a square face

[@Sjermestreech]

Hi Danny, can you do a video to show how to stop to rush the downswing. Is there a trick to avoid it? I always end up thinning the chips because my hand is used to go in front of the ball and somehow I can’t get it out of the system for chipping. Resulting that I don’t dare to take 56 out of the bag anymore . Any tips on that or some exercise to get everything straight at the bottom would be great. I saw your chipping videos but somehow I can’t replicate what you do!

[@DanielMaude]

💯 check this video out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIK2k3aArJmfh9Usi=ZnVt7UGsxlWD4Bys

[@Sjermestreech]

Thanks - will look another time at it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sjermestreech]

All right Danny, went to the range and the big game changer for me was the hit on the downswing. So aiming literally 30 cm in front of the ball. That removed about 50 percent of the thin shots immediately. Where i struggle is anything below 20 yards as now all my balls go super high and difficult to control distance. Will keep at it 👍🏻