2022-01-01 Rope Swing Part I on Dr Kwon Golf

[@jonintc]

This should be a top 5 golf swing drill/tip on all of youtube. No expensive aid, just a certain diameter rope anyone can buy at the hardware store. I also gained close to 10yards on my 60 degree wedge after watching Dr Kwon on Be Better Golf, because I was so prone to opening early on the downswing and/or pulling my arms. I am a single digit hdcp and I am confident I can get to scratch simply from watching less than 30 min of Dr Kwon. I now know why my misses are pulls or hooks and it’s easy to fix

[@scottjustus7428]

I tend to open early as well...which video on Be Better Golf specifically dealt with this?

[@OfCourseICan]

Dr. Kwon it's a pleasure to watch your videos. Of the multitude of so called Golf professionals on KZbin giving lessons : very few are of your calibre. Grateful Aussie.

[@drkwongolf]

I appreciate your encouraging words!

[@OfCourseICan]

Pleasure Sir. I have been in the golf business for many years, I have produced and hosted a golf show on Australian Television and run an on line golf business; know heaps of so called Golf Pro's and believe me, very few equal your knowledge. Thank You for your Channel.

[@jackarmstrong1838]

Athletic MOtion Golf is great at showing all the PGA Tour winners who shift away and recenter.. Dr Kwon is great at showing us HOW to DO IT. Thank YOU, Dr. Kwon.

[@timothypollock8358]

Thank you Dr. Kwon! You are truly demystifying and clarifying many things with regard to the swing. Your research and teaching techniques are truly a great treasure within the totality of the game. Congratulations on your great work. It is clear to me that you have a heart to serve golfers and golf in general.

[@bruceford9413]

Thank you Dr. Kwon for posting. I know it adds to your work load and probably is more of a service. You are truly spreading knowledge. I have been using a rope without being knowledgeable for some time but now I see that there are indeed checkpoints to provide feedback. I have been using the step one and step two drill for a couple of years before even hearing about you. Now that I have been able to study your videos and those of Brendon I realize I was doing it quite incorrectly. Still I believe it was helpful in improving pressure transfer. Hopefully I can clean it up a bit but I think instruction might be needed. This was a little too long but I really want you to know how valuable this data is to those of us who have been swinging inefficiently for years.

[@drkwongolf]

Haha, thanks! I tried to show the whole process so that people can better understand the underlying principles.

[@3spressoShot]

@@drkwongolf I think he was saying his post was too long. Not your video 🙏

[@drkwongolf]

@@3spressoShot You are right! Dumb! ^_^

[@bl6369]

This is gold. Thank you so much Dr.Kwon. I purchased a rope today for $8 from home Depot . I have 2 kids who have been playing Junior golf and taking lessons for years. I noticed in 1 session already better lower body awareness by doing this rope drill. Simple but invaluable information. God bless you 🙏🏽

[@kyungkim5764]

What type of rope and what length works best?

[@kbc163]

​@@kyungkim5764 3/4" diameter 7 feet long

[@swisstrader]

This guys YT channel going to blow up. So good

[@jbuburuz]

Thank you. Look forward to these rope drills. Perfect winter drills.

[@SmokingJoe62]

Love this Dr Kwon drill ❤❤❤ Have a rope in my golf bag & warm up with this drill on the range. It’s perfect for tempo & switching off the arms 😊

[@drkwongolf]

Yep!

[@JimmyVespe]

I recently started swinging a rolled up towel and it is amazing how much it works as a training and feel aid. Agree the key is to coordinate the body movement from the ground up. Feeling a pull starting down is an amazing feeling that directly translates to a real club.

[@drkwongolf]

Using a swing rope (3/4" double braid nylon, 7' long) will be even better. You can develop the sense of release easily. ^_^

[@nokia5359]

thanks you Dr. Kwon. the drill is not new but the details and cross check you mentioned are what make it actionable to me. for the first time i know how to determine if my swinging is correct or not.

[@kevinclelland8017]

Great tuition and super demonstration of how this could be used as a warm up before you start playing golf

[@tawny7787]

Thank you Dr. Kwon. I am grateful for your knowledge. I'd be interested in your expertise on the differences in biomechanics of a female vs. male golf swing if there are any. Given women tend to have wider hips, generally shorter and less musculature I would think our mechanics might vary. (I think of the chair challenge which few men can accomplish but women do so easily). And if there are differences would love a video addressing women's swings. Most training content address men primarily. Thank you.

[@bruceford9413]

Hi, without going into a lot of detail you are 100% correct. Women's lower body is rs are stronger and upper weaker. What Kwon be teaches is essentially the swing used by Korean women pros from whom I take lessons. It minimizes the arm strength and utilizes the core. It works for everyone but is why smaller women will benefit. Look closely at most body types on LPGA and you will see lower body dominance. The tall slimmer ones have greater leverage at their disposal and don't need to look like they have had three or four kids. Play well

[@Mr.Big33]

That's a very good request. I would also love to see a video focusing on ladies' mechanics if any different for my junior.

[@drkwongolf]

I do have data of ladies tour players, collegiate players, and junior players but have not analyzed the data seriously so far. I feel guilty and will start working on the data analysis soon.

[@drkwongolf]

If you are still looking for ropes, try RightRope.com: rightrope.com/product/double-braid-nylon-rope/. 3/4" diameter, 7' long. Use promo code DRKWON5 for 5% discount.

[@jerrybrouwer2494]

Hello Doctor Kwon I’ve been patiently waiting for your rope drill, it is a perfect example of timing and technique. Great results when done correctly and great results when done incorrectly. I love it. Now I look forward to seeing you swing a mid iron and a short iron. Thank you for sharing with us. Jerry

[@theguyshow3392]

Thank you Dr. Kwon for posting your insights of the golf swing. Looking forward to to your next uploads!

[@ichimoku]

Thank you

[@watersedgefishing520]

Dr. Kwon is the best! His motion is fluid.

[@williamwalsh2284]

Thanks Dr. Kwon, please come to Ireland for a seminar! 🎉

[@drkwongolf]

Any time, as long as someone is interested in hosting one and there is enough interests around.

[@nathanperry9593]

Great video!! Thank you for taking the time to do them.

[@jhswi1]

Dr Kwon you are my new golf hero

[@ranmangolf]

Thanks for posting. I'm really enjoying your videos and finding them very insightful.

[@kevina7828]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge. Anyone who follows golf instruction understands that Dr. Kwon is an expert and very influential is this field.

[@paulvandiepen9172]

Great drill and very well explained. Thank you.

[@strummer9837]

Thank you for sharing this Dr Kwon . Loving your channel

[@jacksaintjack2844]

This is perfect for training the body to start from the ground up in sequence with the shaft "coming off the shoulder" last in the sequence. Rhythm, tempo, and distance.

[@rza123rza]

Dr Kwon really helped me with shift/turn and totally got me swinging with my hips. Thank you Dr Kwon!!!

[@jedigunn]

Thank you for your detailed explanation on rope drills.

[@ludwigwersiplayer1975]

Dr. Kwon, thanks for sharing your knowledge to all of us. Your explanations are so clear and understandable...... it helps a lot to improve the movement and to know WHY specific movements are helpful. Absolutely interesting to view "Golf" based on scientific work ! Have a nice 2022 and stay in good health. Regards from germany.

[@johnmusgrove9295]

Another extremely good video of how to use the rope drill properly for rhythm and tempo. Thanks once again to you Dr Kwon

[@martyboysation]

Dr. Kwon youre a rockstar! Insane content

[@tansrieffendinorwawi9520]

Thank you Dr Kwon for the insight on timing the smooth transition.. you've made it so clear for us to apply..it ll be a game changer for me..thank you .

[@aidenhooson1320]

More people need to do this

[@Capo51]

Thank you, sir. Found yr blog accidentally but seen this rope training makes sense👍

[@geoffw8565]

Brilliant. Just as Ernest Jones was advocating and teaching in the 1920's. He made a fortune after emigrating to the US and teaching ' Swing the Clubhead '

[@TG-rm7pd]

I started doing this rope drill. Didn't even have to do it much. My golf swing issue has always been my arms being too fast and pulling my shots. My last 6 rounds have been some of the best in my life with ball-striking. If I could putt I'd be a scratch golfer.

[@drkwongolf]

Sounds good! Blessed are your eyes for they can watch and understand; the body for they feel and execute ! Matthew 13:16

[@studentfoevamo]

Yes excellent Sifu Many thanks

[@jimthomas1759]

Thanks - I was looking for something to do on travel. Mature transition - interesting points about timing and ground forces.

[@michael_somers]

Thank you for posting Dr Kwon!

[@stuartwalker7168]

Thank You Dr Kwon. Amazing how a piece of rope makes you more relaxed when you swing the club. Even better for teaching Drag and Lag. What’s the best Repetitions and sets when doing the Rope Drills. Thanks again Dr Kwon. Kindest Regards Stuart

[@drkwongolf]

I use the rope swing here and there to feel the flowing motion pattern. Honestly, don't have any structure in that.

[@moojersey3]

Braided rope is 98 cent a foot at Hoke Depot. I got 5 feet of it and works perfect 👌

[@mipatje]

Hi Dr Kwon. I love all your instruction. I am also using thge rope quite often. You also have instruction with a driver, I have a Orangewhip which has a very flexible shaft which gives you an in between feeling of the rope and the shaft. It helps in doing the trickermotion and the step drills with a continous motion. Perhaps you can do a video about it.🙂😊

[@drkwongolf]

It will hit your body but it shouldn't be too painful. Let it warp around your arm pit.

[@cpv3golf]

I use and have my students use a beach towel. Toe a knot on one end and the knot will be the swinging end that whips around the body. I use for both my one plane and two plane swing students. Where the knot wraps around your chest hi or low determines which plane they are working on. Great, great drill.

[@jimwgt]

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@Airviewermedia]

I love this Dr Kwon ❤

[@tonebassin2571]

Another great video. Keep them coming thank you.

[@OUY9999]

Terimakasih DR.Kwon ilmunya sangat bermanfaat saya Eddy Gresik JATIM Indonesia ikut belajar dan menyimak

[@drkwongolf]

Hi Eddy, thanks!

[@jdstubbs9971]

Thanks Dr Kwon! 😀🏌️

[@jackstrange3676]

Good video. Enjoyed the summary.

[@gmsems]

Excellent. Truely excellent.

[@davidyi80]

감사합니다! 새해 복 많이 받으세요!

[@scotttracey4015]

Excellent instruction. Thanks for posting.

[@davidcavon637]

Thank you! Very informative and very appreciated!

[@bobflitton6430]

Great video again dr kwon awesome

[@hammockmonk]

I bought rope from Blue Ox (see video description) and the quality is great. Much better than from my local big-box hardware store.

[@antoniomccloud7125]

What is the length of the rope before you fold.

[@kbc163]

​@@antoniomccloud7125 7 feet

[@povrtsux1]

Excellent drills 👍

[@MrBrix3]

Love your videos Dr Kwon. Extremely instructive and comprehensive. How would you describe your rope? It looks like braided rope: length, weight, diameter....I am going to purchase one. Thanks again for the wealth of information and crystal clear explanations! You are a credit to your profession and industry !! I feel like I am stealing cookies out of the cookie jar, when I am watching your videos! Best of luck in all of your endeavors!

[@drkwongolf]

Double braid nylon, 3/4" diameter, and 7' long.

[@lazyswimmer7]

Thank you Dr. Kwon.

[@angrybuzzy]

Thank you, Dr Kwon. Well explained!

[@bkulinskiwi]

Dr. Kwon, I am so appreciative of all these drills and videos that you are providing. Having just turned 60 and struggling with varied back pains over the last several seasons from poor mechanics, your approach is exactly what I need (i.e., love the "Safe" in GRANDIOSE). In videotaping myself, even with the rope drill, I'm a big "swayer" left and right, whereas you stay so nice and centered in your demonstrations. Anything I can focus on? thanks!

[@drkwongolf]

Imagine a cone-shaped space in which you are allowed to move. You can move the pelvis and legs freely but the lateral motion becomes smaller at the top. This is the opposite to a sway. With this cone-shaped motion, you will be able to push the ground down and outward.

[@bkulinskiwi]

@@drkwongolf Thank you, very kind of you to reply. I must be making progress... I'm feeling a whole set of new muscles to get in shape!

[@SwayPromo]

Absolutely love this

[@keitho6018]

Rope purchased, NOTE: I ordered from Knot & rope per your suggestion and there is a special instructions section...I purchased 21 feet and asked they cut into 7ft pieces...they did for no extra charge! For those of you that don't want to fuss...

[@macjeffries8478]

Thanks for this excellent resource! Would love to see a simultaneous “down the line” view along with this “face on” view. Merry Christmas :-)

[@drkwongolf]

I will try to add one more camera in the new year!

[@ohsballer]

This drill pointed out my trouble staying on balance on my left side during the downswing weight transfer. Now I just need to learn how to fix it.

[@simmo5071]

Excellent drill, but you already knew that. It gives me time to make swing corrections lower body starting vs arms.

[@vinceharker8037]

Hi Dr Kwon, I love how the rope swing keeps me from rushing at the top. I worry about my real swing finish i.e. not finishing my swing during training. I would like to do 3-4 cycles of your rope swing and then a complete finish. Or do have a drill to aid in finishing a swing?

[@drkwongolf]

With the rope, mainly work on developing an good body rhythm with a large number of continuous swings. You can put different levels of effort as you swing. With the club, you can limit the number of pre-swings to perhaps 3, and then 2, and then 1... Gradually moving to no pre-swing.

[@Murf1802]

outstanding lesson, Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

[@matthews6556]

Perfect! Thank you

[@richardstrzelecki7029]

Fantastic video, thanks.

[@taeinleegolf]

멋지십니다 교수님 잘보고있습니다!!

[@phettaepolchantara8122]

thank you dr.kwon

[@ChiTherapie]

Love your video’s thinking of doing the course in april 🙏🏻

[@hakirk1]

Dr Kwon great presentation and video. How long would you recommend using the rope and how would you recommend mixing this with also swinging a club.

[@rayfrosti7849]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@kevinclelland8017]

Looking forward to the Kettlebell Drill when you post it (hint hint) 😁

[@drkwongolf]

It will come soon! ^_^

[@kevinclelland8017]

@@drkwongolf Thank you so much, can I add a link to our golf society website of your KZbin videos>?

[@drkwongolf]

@@kevinclelland8017 Sure!

[@michaelbrancato3896]

Dr Kwon, thank you for your insights into the golf swing. Should the rope be hitting the body causing pain when it hits? I purchased the rope from blue ox as per you requirements, but have to wear a sweatshirt when I do the drill otherwise it hurts.

[@drkwongolf]

Make the motion smooth so that it does not hit the body too hard.

[@willyboymusic]

I add a heavier sweat shirt to avoid discomfort.

[@deathstarr1111]

I will be tryjng that tomorrow!! In your next video could you do the rope swing down the line. As i tend to be steep in the downswing as my hands tend to move out from the top it would be interesting to see if the rope is inside or on the same plane as the backswing. Your step drills have improved my game for sure but my takeaway has gotten a little low and inside. When the club is swung forward as a trigger the wrists and forearns have released but for me at least they want and need to roll back in the backswing which feels very natural coming from the club at 12 oclock, promoting the club to get inside rather than outside the hands at club parallel in the backswing and my trail elbow wants to fold quickly and move behind me to accomodate the faster motion of the club passing my body. I noticed when Brendan from bbg was drilling the 1st stage he was similar. Have you a thought on this ??? In brief how to keep the club path correct in the backswing. Perhaps I am throwing the club to around to the left as part of the trigger move but my arms are following my hips which are rotating open. At 12.33 of the Stage 1 if you play etc vid if you freeze it at club parallel the club is clearly way inside Brendans hands. Thanks again and love your work. All the best from Ireland!!!!

[@frenchnz]

thanks great clarity.

[@jdkimpga]

감사합니다

[@tomnelson8515]

Good stuff!

[@jasonmiller4080]

Awesome! Thank you 😊

[@earltpt]

Brilliant 👍

[@paulkiat]

Cam on Dr Kwon.

[@kcct82]

So good, I’d press 1000 likes if I could.

[@Mike-708]

Looks great, where can someone get that training aid?

[@drkwongolf]

The rope? From rightrope.com. Search for 'Kwon' on the website.

[@swardmusic]

Came here again after swinging two clubs at a time like this on the range. The heaviness made me use my feet and legs/ torque/ground pressure to get the thing on plane and around me safely. What would be the benefits of doing something like this compared to the rope?

[@drkwongolf]

Heavier objects are beneficial in terms of feeling the motion of the device. Lighter objects are beneficial as you have to work carefully with the device to produce the intended motion. Objects with flexibility are good for finding the right timing. It is in general beneficial to work with tools of different inertial properties to fully develop the motor system in your body.

[@swardmusic]

@@drkwongolf love it! Thanks!

[@geoffgreen124]

Thank you for such great material Dr. Kwon. My question is how to use your method when my legs are so bowed. I have tried to implement your swing plane and other skills but find I have a difficult time using the ground to "kick the ground" to good effect. Thanks.

[@drkwongolf]

In the DS, if you cannot push the ground actively, just try to stand on the lead foot.

[@Josh-od6oc]

Thanks for making this video Dr. Kwon! I have been doing this for a couple of weeks now. I feel that I have this down!?! But is there anyway to send you a video or something for some critique?

[@drkwongolf]

Unfortunately, I do not provide online consulting. It is too much for me.

[@caulfieldmj]

Does the rope slap the left shoulder in the same place as the left 🤔

[@privat9605]

If I only have access to 18 mm (slightly less than 3/4'') or 20 mm (slightly less than 13/16'') rope, which one would be better to pick?

[@drkwongolf]

20 mm.

[@slices6500]

Dr. Kwon, how would you compare the "Orange Whip Trainer" to your rope training drills.

[@drkwongolf]

Both are quite useful. They have slight different physical characteristics and you will need to work with them.

[@brendanmoylan]

Dear Dr Kwon Is there a specific reason why you use a doubled over 3/4 inch (19mm) 7 foot rope instead of 6/8 inch (38mm) 3.5 foot rope.... Would it achieve the same result? Would there be any difference between using Nylon vs Polyester as they have similar properties. Thanks in advance.

[@drkwongolf]

You can use any rope as long as they have reasonable weight and length. To me, folded 3/4" double braid nylon rope gave me the best feel so stick to it. Polyester rope is slightly heavier than the nylon rope.

[@brendanmoylan]

@@drkwongolf Thanks for taking the time to reply and explain. I really enjoy all your videos, especially the longdrive ones.

[@Geekermo]

I think the key here is how to kickstart the backswing in a real situation, where you cannot kickstart it by balancing the club the other way and thus you (myself) tend to either start a backwing very arms dominating or by sliding the hips. Is there a recommended thing thought or move?

[@drkwongolf]

Yes. The initial shift away makes the BS a lot easier. If you don't shift, you tend to use the arms.

[@Mike-708]

Dr Kwon, can you advise the length and rope dimensions to make one in case I can’t find one on the market? Thank you

[@drkwongolf]

What I use is double braid nylon rope: 3/4 inch diameter and 7' long. Search for 'Kwon' on RightRope.com.

[@djelalhassan7631]

Great

[@jonathant1797]

Thanks for making this video, Dr. Kwon! Do you know the thickness of the rope? Is it cotton? Thanks

[@drkwongolf]

3/4" double braid nylon.

[@jonathant1797]

I found your video on how to make this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZCXn3uJqsSGrck

[@DavidParas]

Is it normal for this to be pretty painful when the rope hits your body on the backswing? Doesn't hurt at all as hard as I swing but on the backswing it's quite painful - it's going under my arm and hitting about the middle of my chest - maybe I am just swinging too fast on the back swing?

[@drkwongolf]

You have to slow down the rope nicely at the end of the BS.

[@TrenbolognaSARMich]

If it hurts when it wraps around and slaps your chest, does that mean something is wrong?

[@drkwongolf]

Give a little bit of elbow flexion toward the end of BS with extra shoulder turn. This will make the rope slide around the chest.

[@mooseknuckle07]

Hi Dr. Kwon, it might be a stupid question…. But are the techniques you are teaching more for hitting driver ( upwards on the ball ) or can they be used for hitting irons as well? Love the content btw…. Really easy to follow and easy to put in practice.

[@drkwongolf]

For both. The main skeleton of the swing should be the same.

[@SBillings01]

If you don’t play well, this training will also come in handy if you need to flog yourself.

[@paulbrown4611]

Good one