Possibly The Fastest Way To Improve Your Ball Striking

[@LucyVG]

I joined the golf team from my school about 3 months ago, not knowing anything about golf. I was really really bad, I started watching your videos and started to improve so much, I can finally hit my driver almost 200 yards when I couldn’t even hit it 2 months ago. My coach just invited me to a varsity tournament earlier this week, and I’m really looking forward to it. Thank you for everything!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s amazing Lucy well done

[@Dan-zq5wt]

As a father of a daughter in high school, I love that story! Good luck Lucy!

[@columcunningham4458]

Nice Work. Best of luck and enjoy the ride

[@LucyVG]

@@Dan-zq5wt thank you!

[@LucyVG]

@@columcunningham4458 thank you so much!

[@brianpotts]

Danny, My son just graduated university and asked me to teach him the game of golf; my heart leapt with excitement. Then I realized the challenge before us. Your body of instruction videos along with the content on your website are invaluable to us duffers of all ages. This specific video may be the pinnacle of your teachings for which I am grateful to have as a tool to share in building a love for the game with my son. Thank you more than I can say. Hey Presto BP

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind Brian, I wish you both the very best on your journey together

[@Anthony-kh9oo]

"Learn your speed for the day" was an immediate light bulb moment today. With the weather cooling, I was acting like it was still Summer and I was loose. Slowed it down and had a lot more fun. Thanks, Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Love it, thanks for sharing Anthony

[@kennethmcguire8844]

Love your videos, one thing that completely changed my swing was realizing a controlled swing goes further and straighter than trying to smash it. It’s hard to see the distance needed and not want to try to crush it, but knowing it’s not necessary has been a game changer.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Kenneth, happy to help 😁

[@wntfan656]

I've added considerable length to my game by focusing on tempo. Swing easy and accept the extra distance!

[@grahamhoughton5728]

The video Danny recommends at the end of this one is really worth a look. Ive just rewatched it and it's had nearly 2 million views. Great for balance.

[@DanielMaude]

@grahamhoughton5728 thank you so much for your support. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@jeromeschoffler830]

Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

@jeromeschoffler830 you’re welcome 👍🏻

[@jeromecarouge]

6 fantastic lessons in just one video! The only coach to do this on KZbin! Thank you Danny for this gift this week. You are by far the best golf coach. 😉

[@DanielMaude]

@jeromecarouge thank you so much for your support. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@tking2]

Love the videos, but I cannot find the “practice guide”. I see the transcript but cannot find the “practice guide” that is always mentioned as being below.

[@alangoudie2299]

Thank you for an excellent, very helpful video. Your jet lag has gone & you are your usual enthusiastic self. This afternoon I will try out the 6 pillars in my golf net. Your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much Alan

[@davidgronek8931]

Thanks Danny. The slow swing before fast is something I’m going to try with my pitching. I’ve been struggling with that aspect of my game. I need to just get some confidence with a slower swing. Thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it David

[@bedeashby6323]

Great lessons Danny. My back was in rancid condition yesterday and today so I had to do a lot of those gentler, softer approaches to hitting the ball - barely swung driver. I’m a 63 year old, 17 handicapper and I hit almost every fairway and did a 91 then 86. I’m never going back to swinging like a lunatic again. My back will love me😊.

[@DanielMaude]

Like it

[@paulhiakita251]

I lost my feel and swing with my woods and driver. It was so frustrating. But after watching your setup for driver and swing with step by step clearly explained ive realized what was missing. Your grip certainly was a part of my issue. Thankyou for your assistance in me starting to enjoy my woods and driver again.

[@DanielMaude]

@paulhiakita251 you are most welcome. Thank you for your support 🙏🏻

[@darrellludlow]

You are one of my favorite youtubers @DanielMaude. I almost always learn something interesting and new with your videos.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Darrell, always try to bring my my best stuff to help you

[@ChristopBaker]

I absolutely love your teaching. I wish i could get a live lesson. Your videos have gotten me so far. I think one day would get me miles further!! Thank you very much

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Chris

[@pedroramsey]

Love the content! I have a 9 year old that is loving Golf at the moment, it would be nice to see a video of how to improve junior golfer from ground up, drills, what to focus on etc.

[@liukang8890]

Drills are for all ages?

[@Norstein49370]

There is no difference in the basics, what ever age. Find sound routines, stick with what works and for Pete’s sake, stop watching a bunch of golf experts, it only add to confusion. Good luck to your 9 year old. And one more thing, help making it fun to play golf, it’s a game for a lifetime.

[@black325ibeamer]

Wow Danny! What a nice lesson. I have been playing to a 9 handicap from the senior tees. For the last 3 months I have been inconsistent playing +5 more strokes. Swinging too hard. Lack of confidence. I have wanted to reconstruct my swing to get more consistency. I am going to take this lesson to the range and work on getting my swing under control to get better contact. Once I get more comfortable with my contact and distance I will increase my swing speed with more control. Thank you for the great lesson.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome

[@edgoodwin3292]

I am a new subscriber, but have watched Danny's videos for a couple of years. This is an excellent set of points to run through in practice. It's great to see them brought together in one, concise video. This should help inexperienced golfers get the basis in place before adding tweaks to get to the next level. Thank you Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you 🙏

[@bjnwright]

Feet together drill. One of the simplest and best drills in the business. My coach in NZ, who also taught Grant Waite, still uses this drill today. But, feet together, touching.

[@DanielMaude]

Awesome to hear

[@stevefielding8324]

Probably one of your best videos Danny, thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind of you to say Steve

[@johnbaker1585]

Thanks Danny. Where to start with those six pillars! Will start with the grip and move on from there! Thanks again.

[@DanielMaude]

Get the ball drawing first and go from there

[@johnbaker1585]

Drawing the ball is a no no for me! I have tried everything but nothing seems to work Suggestions?

[@merkyr354]

I think this might be the best video you have produced. I can easily take each of these to the driving range to practice, and hopefully improve!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Merkyr!

[@georgemorgan8175]

Great description of easy steps to improve your swing. Much better than most, and yours are always very valuable. A high bar👍

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you George, really appreciate your support

[@ralphstaiano2718]

Hi Danny Thank you so much!! I am in a senior community, so I have passed your name to friends who are looking to learn the game of golf. I a wonderful couple from Canada and needless to say they love you. there favorite video is with your father. Me too. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

@ralphstaiano2718 you are most welcome. Thank you so much for your support. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@colinsmith4207]

It does look so simple when you demonstrate it Danny. I only wish I could emulate it.

[@jamieb6295]

Me too!!

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help Colin!

[@davidfraser4876]

these are great tips to always remember before you go out to play. especially the one with the feet closer together. I find it really keeps you centered and hitting the ball much better.

[@DanielMaude]

@davidfraser4876 glad you found my video useful. Thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@jonathanstephens3839]

I’m planning a vacation to Europe within the next couple of years. I would like to get a lesson from you. I think you’re one of the best golf coaches in the world hands down. I love your content for us average golfers.

[@shawncandler1960]

Danny Let me say THANK YOU!!! for what you are doing for amateur golfers like myself. I used some of your tips for swinging a driver and, because of you i left the driving range with a smile on my face. I have a Slice so bad that i feel as though, I play more from the weeds or taking Drops, just to finish a hole. But because of your videos My Drives were either straight or actually hit a draw. THANK YOU!!!! You have actually gave a desire to play Golf again.

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant Shawn well done 😁

[@scottjoens2367]

Danny, brilliant as always. You're such a solid teacher. Thanks as always

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind Scott thank you

[@sassyfassy8594]

I've found that keeping the ball back in my stance and keeping the face slightly open really helps with my over the top swing style. Before, I was pulling everything.

[@DanielMaude]

Great to hear, thanks for taking the time to share

[@sheilasmith5323]

Great tips! Thanks Danny I am going to work on this over the winter in the garage.

[@DanielMaude]

@sheilasmith5323 that’s great or hear. Thank you for your support 👍🏻

[@mikemassel1392]

Brilliant! It's so simple. I will take this out to the range, work on it a bit, and no doubt this will help take a few more strokes off the already 32 that Sir Danny has helped me take off. Keep it simple and have fun is a great approach. Thanks DM.

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind Mike thank you

[@BruceMellstrom]

Brilliant video as usual Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Bruce

[@markwakeley3835]

Brilliant indeed. Can't wait to spend the morning practice on just the Six Pillars. Cheers mate

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Mark

[@Top5Golf-YT]

Pillar 6 helped me a lot personally to learn how to rotate the hips instead of pushing! Great video!

[@DanielMaude]

@Top5Golf-Official glad you enjoyed it & my video has helped you 🙏🏻

[@jbuburuz]

Great stuff. I used similar process for my range practice this year. Gained crazy distance and impact. When I struggle now I slow down and really try to chip 150 yards. It's really the same as practicing chipping but using my lower body. Its amazing to see my 9iron which used to go 115-130 now go 150-170. Now this was helped with gym work as well. Late in the fall I played a hole where I used to use my 6-7 iron last year and sometimes 5iron. I decided to use my 9iron go to front of green. My 9iron rolled out to 170 and it carried the bunkers and hit green. To carry bunkers is 160 :) can't wait to next year to continue this journey.

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant well done 🙌

[@ShrimperGolf]

A really great video Danny, as a senior golfer coming to the game later in life, currently playing off 25; the idea of good solid, straight, consistent strikes of 150 yards will get me round sub-100 every time. That for me is where I want to be at the moment, then gradually build on that. Always excellent content and advice Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you!

[@Deanriley]

Just incredibly concise and useful to take to range.

[@DanielMaude]

Very kind Dean

[@chrishughes8256]

Another easy to understand video Danny, take this to the range over winter,thanks, keep it going 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Chris!

[@mattcristino9804]

great illustration Danny. Best on the internet

[@DanielMaude]

Very kind thank you Matt!

[@jonnathannick1331]

Just what I needed Danny, thanks !

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Jonathan

[@robertscott7881]

Expertly explained with ease. Many thanks Danny. Now off to the Range😎

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Robert

[@tomscott9588]

Thank you! Great tips

[@DanielMaude]

You're so welcome Tom

[@triumph6600]

Dan, thanks so very much for your great advice. Your videos have helped me profoundly. You’re the best.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s wonderful to hear, so happy to help

[@rickymundy8663]

Thank you so much. This tutorial is so easy to follow and understand. You have a gift to teach. Thank you again for sharing. I intend to use this to hopefully improve my game.

[@DanielMaude]

@rickymundy8663 thank you so much for your support 🙏🏻

[@thomasmccauley9607]

I commented on a previous video that I used your feet together drill and this improved my ball strike immensely. I’ll try with my feet slightly apart and see the results.

[@DanielMaude]

Let me know how you get on Thomas 😁

[@thomasmccauley9607]

@@DanielMaudeBecause of the weather, i haven’t had a lot of time to try this out. In the short time i have had i had the tendency to hit the ball left. Note I am left handed playing golf right handed. What I think is happening is I am not getting my weight to the front foot quick enough and my mind senses this and my left hand takes over and closes the club rather than hitting it to the right. When the weather improves, I will wear my hack motion and see what is happening with my left wrist. What is your take?

[@joevladovich2075]

Great video Danny! Everything you mentioned was wonderful and very useful, especially for someone like me who has not played in quite some time due to injury. I plan on incorporating your "pillars" when I return to the practice range.

[@DanielMaude]

@joevladovich2075 thank you. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@johndenver7035]

Danny we appreciate your videos.

[@DanielMaude]

I appreciate that John

[@robfortunato1349]

Wow Danny great Video !!🎉

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Rob

[@glennpalmer9086]

Great tips as always Danny, something I will definitely use.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it was helpful Glenn

[@markr-stracey9052]

Another great video Danny, many thanks. One quick question on driver ball position please. You're saying in line with leading big toe but I'm sure a lot of your earlier videos has just inside leading heal. Is there a difference?

[@alb9830]

Excellent help!!! Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it helped!

[@dansondevelopmentsltd6754]

Well done Dan . Nice tight video to save for the range 👍⛳️

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Dan

[@marc-andreveilleux2361]

Tanks for the great tips!

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Marc

[@williamparke4952]

Absolute top tips there Danny pal 🥰⛳️🏌️‍♂️

[@DanielMaude]

Super simple, 🙏

[@cakertem-r1e]

Hi Danny, i am a fully golf infected beginner from Germany (HC37) playing since 1,5 years and you are my favourite coach. Wish you were based in Germany! ;)

[@DanielMaude]

@cakertem-r1e thank you so much for your support. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@roberthiler6337]

Great video. One of your best!

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind Robert

[@grahamhoughton5728]

Always love reminders of basics. Great video DM. 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Graham!

[@bobhughes2446]

Great video today. Can you devote a video to indoor winter drills to get ready for Spring. Golf is pretty much shut down here in Canada and I have moved my net indoors. Need to work on basics. Many Thanks.

[@richardgatehouse1520]

Great tips again Danny, just got back into golf after a year lay off. Been back through loads of your vids and picked up so many tips . Many thanks 🙏

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help Richard!

[@bamber7129]

More fantastic information Danny how I wish we had this years ago 69 now love my golf but all this great information was missing when I needed it. Thank you again 👍🏻

[@DanielMaude]

Very kind thank you Bamber 😁

[@gregwayne6785]

Love it. Consistently great content here. Thanks much.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Greg

[@davidreid2301]

It's always great to see and hear you have the humility and maturity to give those who inspire you credit for the content you make, Danny. Sadly, I've had younger learners claim my ideas as their own in my industry, and I see this all of the time on social media with younger golf players making content. As a role model, you should be an inspiration to them, too! Brilliant content as always!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks David, appreciate the feedback 😁

[@austino65]

Luv it, especially #3. I seem to have trouble getting myself to hit the ground instead of picking the ball off of it. I hope there is a follow up video, 27 more pillars!

[@DanielMaude]

😂 thanks Austin

[@miguelsanchez2662]

Such a great video thank you for sharing!

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Miguel

[@Rick-yp3jl]

Great tips. Grip, stance, half swings👍

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Rick 😁

[@davidgc4396]

Enjoyed that information Danny. I am R/Handed. I must lift my left heal as the paint is worn off my left golf shoe where the big toe is 😊

[@clivesmith4050]

Hi Danny, excellent video again. I have always struggled with shifting weight to my left side. I have had a light bulb moment 💡🙂 For a drill, If I put a heavy French Boule down instead of a golf ball, address the ball, move my left foot to the right about 6 inches then in one movement push the boule and move my left foot back to the normal set up position. Do you think this will help me to shift my weight to my left side. Cheers Clive

[@DanielMaude]

I will test this out myself Clive and revert back to

[@royclose946]

Well done Danny 👏 😊

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Roy

[@kiawahmovies2]

This was "brilliant" made a huge difference. I practice each pillar prior to tee off, and once on course to Pillar 2, 4, 5 before each shot (quickly) Working on #6 not quite there yet.

[@DanielMaude]

@kiawahmovies2 that’s great. Well done 👏 keep practicing & enjoy 👍🏻

[@kiawahmovies2]

Just to follow up, used this today shot 41/42 THANK YOU DANNY!!!

[@boxerdogsam]

Absolute fantastic video Danny,thankyou,👌

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help

[@jvrt64]

Thanks for sharing Danny, I too saw that video only a couple of days ago too 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help 😁

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

Really good drills. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@DanielMaude]

@roadtoscratchgolf3481 glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 👍🏻

[@colinwarden7749]

Great tips and lots to put into the next range session 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Colin!

[@FF04RDF]

Great video …. One for the winter range sessions 👍🏻

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you 😁

[@josephmilitello7905]

Pillar 3 drill is interesting. I usually do the opposite drill, move the ball far forward, in order to get my body shifting forward well. Do you think these drills would be good in tandem?

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely, ball back gives you the feeling of compression with a short swing. Ball forward requires you to get forward to compress the ball

[@josephmilitello7905]

@DanielMaude Thanks! Will try this out !

[@jonathanlambert7004]

Do left handers rotate their hands towards the target for a strong grip

[@DanielMaude]

No away from the target too Jonathan

[@Abuelo-oq2tm]

Great video Danny, thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Abuelo 😁

[@timk8856]

Absolutely great Video! ❤ Thx.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Tim

[@leopoldvangenechten613]

Lovely video.👍👍👍

[@DanielMaude]

Many many thanks

[@dennisqueener5208]

Good stuff Danny

[@DanielMaude]

@dennisqueener5208 thank you 🙏🏻

[@spizza991]

PURE GOLD !

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you!

[@pjd3808]

this dude is a great teacher. I use this at the range for 10 balls for driver and irons before I go full stance . Unfortunately I still fat or straight up chunk shots on the course from time to time. lol

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support Pjd!

[@pjd3808]

@@DanielMaude lets see an around the greens lesson. Short chips and nippers a foot or two off the fringe. Ive been working hard on this. I would love to see your take on this shot.

[@user-ct3er1rw6f]

Great work, Danny. You’d make a great pitcher! In Pillar 3 are you using a long iron for such a forward ball position? I thought with a 7 iron, ball goes in middle of stance. You’re kind how you are happy to promote fellow coaches. We’ll never leave you, that’s for sure! Perhaps you can check out Adam Young’s differential practice drills which build skill. They add a new dimension to learning and are fun. Thanks as ever, Danny.

[@NYSSTEVE-e7l]

love it ! nice Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you, appreciate the support 😁

[@brianrogers7543]

Always fabulous tips Danny thank you 👊

[@DanielMaude]

@brianrogers7543 my pleasure. Thank you 👍🏻

[@brianrogers7543]

@ I wish I had the funds to fly to your country for a lesson from you Danny!

[@carlread3494]

Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help Carl!

[@MyJohnmitchell]

I love your videos but still find myself hitting the ground before the ball. I had an idea to put a wooden rail on the ground in front of the mat aligned at about 5 degrees or so to the right of the target. Then I set up square to the target but align back of hand and club face with the board at setup. I then push back of hand and club face away on this line as far as possible, complete backswing and then make sure I hit through the ball exactly on this line. Just using this swing thought I am now hitting the ball better usually with a gentle draw to the target. I find it a great visual aid. Hope this makes sense. What do you think?

[@lorenreyes2855]

Always a great video Danny! I always look forward to watching your videos! 😲☺️😉

[@DanielMaude]

@lorenreyes2855 thank you. Appreciate your support 🙏🏻

[@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087]

Amazing video Danny!! You are the best!! Shoutout from Atlanta, Georgia...

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you 🙏 appreciate the support 😁

[@Michieldering]

Nice, helped me a lot.🙏

[@DanielMaude]

@Michieldering that’s great. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@WilliamsandClealFurnitur-ll3gv]

Great video - just one thing - the practice plan link seems to go to the practice plan for a different video?

[@mike92869]

The Peter Costas motor car example is a great analogy. If your 30mph swing can't keep the ball in play, why would you swing at 90mph... Another great video. Thanks Danny

[@mike92869]

Also, I sure wished I knew you were in Southern California recently, it would have been awesome to get a lesson from you. Btw- I'm a scratch golfer at the driving range hitting off the mats :-) It's when I get on the course that everything turns to $hit...lol. Maybe I can just tow that hitting mat behind the cart and use it on every shot? Have a great weekend Danny! Thanks again!

[@brianlobotomy1077]

Question: how long do you practice with pillar 1, strong grip before weak grip? And others as well? Is it just a warm up before going to your round? Thx for your advice and congrats for your video tips which I always try to implement in my swing. Cheers Loic

[@RichardCleary-m4e]

The 6-Pillars video was great but I can't find the downloadable practice guide.

[@DanielMaude]

Click the drop down box below the video

[@michaeljeremiah9221]

Nice 👍🏻

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Pudslogs]

Loved these tips thanks Danny quick question ive started pulling the ball now and again any help on this please 👍 🙏🏌‍♂️⛳️

[@patrickmccabe3241]

thank you I love your videos.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Patrick!

[@josephmarolla3438]

Danny, my normal ball flight is a slight draw. But when I move the ball back to make better contact I usually shank it or hit it weakly to the right. Any suggestions for why that might be happening or how to adjust to it??

[@douglaswhite7106]

I miss Peter Kostis and his golf lessons and commentary. Have you seen his older brilliant swing book, THE INSIDE PATH TO BETTER GOLF. He demonstrates most of the principles you are covering here. A very positive return to the "old school" fundamental golf swing that you advocate. Check it out and love your lessons.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you for sharing Douglas

[@kimnewling5728]

Good video. Unfortunately, my season is over. Indoor swings are all i can do. Bummer.

[@DanielMaude]

Let me know how you get on Kim!

[@jackzink740]

Excellent.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Jack!