GOLF: How To Stop Rushing The Downswing And Start Hitting It Solid

[@sirvancelot8766]

It's crazy how different your tips are than a lot of the other instruction on YT. You don't get this elsewhere. Great work.. much appreciated.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it my friend!

[@JeffMeyers27]

use to shoot in the hundreds, then got frustrated and quit. decided to retool entire game from ground up...so for 2 months I did nothing but watch KZbin videos (mostly ERIC) and hit the range. wow what a difference that made. now, I'm a bogey golfer and hit in the high 80's low 90's and it was amazingly quick and easy. now I am focusing on becoming a 70's golfer and am super confident. Eric, you are amazing.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it, Jeff! Glad to hear that my friend!

[@johnjoseph1930]

This video helped me so much with my consistency right away. Got a lot more distance too. My arms were always going ahead of my hip turn causing my lead knee to lock before hip rotation and standing up topping the ball often. Excellent tip, drill and explanation. Thank you, Eric. You are a great coach.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this!! Appreciate the support!

[@PDXJack87]

I like how you explain things. A good blend of lamen terms and technical vocabulary.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@peterlau3702]

Your knowledge of the swings are unbelievable!!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Peter! Learning as we go!

[@khaleelazan8903]

This is exactly what I'm doing, rushing the downswing. This is a great 👍explanation. I never realized what I was doing because I never really understood this movement

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Hope it serves you well!

[@Tommy-dz5zl]

Amazing drill that fixes so many problems; pulls, slices, off center hits, flipping, less curve on the ball due to more body rotation, more power etc etc. gold! Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you sir! Hope it helps!

[@ianwoollard2063]

This explanation makes so much sense to me. I can feel my body working with these drills. Eliminating tension has been the other thing I’m trying to do. The harder I grip the club and tighter I feel the more I rush my swing. I want a smooth effortless swing but it’s all out of sequence. I was doing better before the last lockdown but as a fairly inexperienced golfer have never truely understood the body feels of a good swing. I’m keen to get back to lessons again.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this serves you well Ian!

[@craigfitzgerald4990]

I’m a high handicapper going through a swing change now. A swing coach told me that my active arms and hands were causing me a lot of problems with control. This video was incredibly helpful. The drills that reinforce the feeling you want - combined with the physical feedback you describe (bicep pressure on pec) helped on my first trip to the range. Now I need to groove that feeling and break those old habits. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

You got it my friend-hope it helps!

[@gregchapman2035]

Great teacher! can not stop watching your videos

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the kind words and support, Greg!

[@malvelusOne]

That might be the best explanation of "feels" that I have heard.. Hallelujah!!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you sir :)

[@kapitan6]

I'm so new at golf that I haven't even practiced chipping. All I've done so far is I've bought a used starter set (left handed) and have been watching KZbin videos and reading everything golf. I can honestly say that Eric's videos have been the most helpful so far. Thanks Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate you being with us Carlos...hope you continue enjoying the game!

[@michandcat]

Brilliant. Can't get enough of your instructional videos. 2nd to none sir. Well done. Mich

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it, Mich! Thanks for being here!

[@jboy5744]

After watching in slow mo, you move hip forward and start looking up before impact. Your drills have all been magic for me personally. I try to completely forget my arms exist which works about 90% of the time, not great but this is a work in progress.

[@CogornoGolf]

We are all work in progress....keep it going :)

[@melvinmickle3196]

P0

[@zeinabal-tibi9145]

Thanks Eric u made the golf self learning very pleasant I’ll sign up for ur program soon

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the support! Would love to have you on our team!!

[@matkasim]

Thanks for the rushing down cure... your tips are super

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@kyledavis5063]

Awesome instruction on this topic. I this is the turning point to much better golf when this is understood. So easy to be quick from top.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! No doubt! Agreed!

[@Kahawai68]

Love these videos, and always find it hilarious how many times there is someone behind you doing exactly what you’re talking about trying to fix. Gold

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Thanks, Yoris!

[@age9582]

this video, combined with the two backswing-alignment-rod- tips, transformed my game totally. Thanx very much !

[@CogornoGolf]

Excellent! You got it my friend!

[@davidprice5346]

Great set of drills here, as a man who lighted a ton of weights in my younger years its been more difficult to feel that that stretch in the left shoulder and arm. "Big muscles are great for bending bars but useless for hitting golf balls" Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 1995. These specific drills have giving me a totally new feeling of where my power is being generated from. The sequence of movement has allowed me for the first time to check if I'm doing things in the right order, from the top of the back swing. I just wanted to say, as someone who watches a lot of golf video content, your videos are a huge step up from the rest of the stuff out there. Most of it is just way too general and the same old descriptions of movements that frankly don't help. The problem is and always will be in golf lessons that we each feel things differently. My recommendation to all is find one or two teachers on you tube and stop there, too many ways of describing the same movements will only make things more confusing and less helpful after a while. Great job on your video Eric truly a step up in terms of usable content that doesn't hold back on the "secrets" or info that's at the heart of each issue. I'd love a full on lesson but times are tuff and the coronavirus is everywhere. Stay safe America, and the world. we are in this together.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, David! Really appreciate the kind words and appreciate you being with us my friend!

[@billhrank5327]

The quality of your instruction never ceases to amaze and impress me.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Bill! Appreciate that my friend :)

[@gordonvance7704]

Tried this at the range today. What a real difference to strike. Much more penetrating ball flight. Thanks Eric

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! My pleasure, Gordon!

[@golfnp]

정말 멋진 레슨입니다.

[@reena1007]

This video easily ranks in your top 5 ,,, fabulous stuff thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it, Luc!

[@131313407]

This is brilliant. I’m going to try this tomorrow on the range. I’m going to work hard on this. It would solve so many problems.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Timothy! Hope it helps!!

[@tonyiliano92]

Not only does this seem to be a great drill for the rushed downswing but as I was swinging in my office at work (shhhh) I felt as though this helped me from sliding laterally. I've been battling sliding my entire life and the description of the left knee in the down swing flexing and rotating really seemed to stabilize me. Great drill Eric. Looking forward to hitting the range.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Tony! Hope it helps!

[@jeffreychavey4161]

Thanks. You are a fantastic teacher

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate that, Jeffrey! Thank you for watching!

[@andrewkenningley4555]

love all your vids and they work , learning so much and putting it to practice at the range

[@CogornoGolf]

Excellent! Thanks, Andrew!

[@edhowlett9752]

This young man makes the most sense of all of the golf videos I have watched, and I have watched a lot of them.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the kind words, Ed!

[@oldmangolf4209]

I'm so glad I just found this video and your one on tempo. My goal is to try and get my tempo much slower in 2022. Mainly because I've had enough of the poor golf I've been playing lately.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this helps ya! Another good one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXqYm4yuiJdofac

[@rosworld9129]

Excellent video, AGAIN, Eric! This is me exactly, rushing the down swing! Off to range to try this…

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!! Hope it helps!

[@davidnewman9246]

Excellent tip thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, David!

[@paulsimeon87]

Wow great clear content, without that 10 min dialogue in the beginning. Great job!

[@CogornoGolf]

Haha thanks!

[@cjsheets24]

This is one of my major faults amongst others. As soon as I get too the top I feel very uncomfortable and can’t wait to release the tension with my arms. I also fire and spin out the hips at the same time not really getting the pressure to the front. Sometimes I feel like I’m never going to get the sequencing right, but I’ve had this video bookmarked forever and keep coming back to it over and over trying to improve. Eric you are a fabulous coach. You explain everything so clearly and how you teach really resonates with me.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it, Charlie! I hope this serves you well and you get it sorted!

[@clnorris82]

This is an absolute game-changer and has given me more insight into the mechanics of the swing. I wondered why I had to almost stop at the top to get solid contact and yet great players seem to swing in tempo and fluid with speed and power. It's not that I was rushing, it's my sequence and mechanics were incorrect. When they are off it feels like I am rushing but when I keep my arms in place and properly rotate the body first I have solid contact consistently and never have to think about pausing. This is another reason why I am a member of Eric's site and a student of his teachings. The improvement in my swing and game has been the greatest in the shortest amount of time with Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it, Chris! We are happy to have you with us and I appreciate the kind words my friend!

[@ShahidKhan-pq4cr]

Thank you so much for sharing this great video

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure, Shahid!

[@tomeldridge2915]

It’s all good, Eric. I know the feels or sensations you suggest here. I have had them, and they worked beautifully, for a time. I suspect something else crept into my swing that sent me off in search of a new swing key that would unlock my inner Hogan, such as John Jacobs or Jim Flick telling us the only way to reach our full potential is to swing our arms. I am 74 years old and my search began with Hogan’s five fundamentals and every Golf and Golf Digest

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope you continue enjoying the game my friend!

[@gdg9962]

Late to the party here, but one of your best. Effective, deep analysis and effective cure. Thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it :)

[@philmatton6603]

Excellent advice. My game has been going backwards. I've been working so hard on my swing. I think to much. Your explanation about the down swing really showed me things I was not doing. Like establishing the flex in my posture. That is why I lift up to soon. Thanks so much. You teaching is very clear and easy to follow. Phil Matton Palm Bay FL age 78

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Phil! Appreciate the kind words! Glad to hear youre heading back in the right direction. 1-2 things at a time and keep it SIMPLE!! Hope you continue to enjoy the game!

[@andreb4125]

Another great Video Eric. Thanks a lot for that. What helps me here is thinking of doing the transition, means the start of the downswing at the same speed as the backswing. This feels at the end very slow and is quite difficult as you really need trust in you swing (especially on shots over the water :-) ). But the same speed on backswing and downswing-start/transition leads to a perfect sweetspot = a lot of distance. The downswing is then lead by the though of moving/walking through the ball (as Gary Player uses to talk about). I think the transition speed is the key to play really good and consistant golf.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Andre!

[@rogerdennis5499]

Great video Eric, this is exactly what my problem is. I can get it right about 3/10 times. When I do it’s a beautiful feeling to see the ball go where I want it to. I will try both of these drills today, the pause at the top is something I try to do but tend to forget when thinking about all the other aspects of the the swing.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps, Roger!

[@yugeshrenu1158]

Your videos are great n very helpful. Tq

[@CogornoGolf]

Happy to hear this my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@Todrunk2funks]

such a great explanation man!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@michaelrobbins8549]

u are amazing at teaching feels and how to correct. easy to follow and understand

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Michael!

[@GeorgiZhukov33]

This is spot on. Most amateur golfers need to learn to hit the ball with their lower body - dead arms that are moved with lower body motion, not the other way around. Very difficult to overcome after years/decades of trying to generate speed with arms/upper body. Takes thousands of reps to start to build new muscle memory.

[@CogornoGolf]

Definitely will take time and work!

[@melissavarswyk5217]

Useful analysis

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Melissa!

[@bigjmal]

Thanks man, great vid.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@VinegarWithAnAttitude]

Wow. The hands feeling like they are going up and back as I start my squat...that's so unlike any thought I've ever heard but it makes sense when you show it. I cannot break the habit of my hands attacking that ball and coming over the top. Going to try "hands up and back" thought

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps :)

[@brianruddy8785]

Thanks for this video-it's great. Feel like maybe a better descriptor is "starting the downswing before being finished with the backswing" is a better description of the problems, almost like throwing the automatic transmission into drive when the car's in reverse. I've noticed I do this when I get impatient on the course behind slower players and later in the round when I'm tired. Once again really helpful video.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Brian! Appreciate it!

[@davepatterson3132]

Brilliant Eric! I have never seen this explained anywhere else. I think I have seen this same move when major league baseball players are at bat. When should the left arm separate from the body? Thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Yessir! From about 1/2 way down the downswing through 1/2 way through the follow through

[@povrtsux1]

Nice as always. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Omar!

[@KingKong-pw4ed]

You’re the great coach ever…!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you :)

[@joekooks]

I’m dying to try this drill. I’m a lefty and hit my irons pretty well, but I have always sliced my drives. I’ve tried a ton of corrections with my grip, club path etc. I did notice when I slowed my back swing down, the slice improved. I never thought about the knee turn, but I can see how it help that downward swing path and perhaps straighten my slice. Going to give a go this weekend!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps!

[@ScottSanderz19]

Great video Eric, I’ve been using a Whippy Tempomaster to help smooth out my transition. You can’t swing fast from the top w a Whippy and make good contact

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! Thanks, Scott!

[@davejohn255]

This was epiphany for me...Yesterday I went 2 holes birdied the first hole a par 5 par , stuck it to 2' ...Par on the second. Then went back to my old ways. The feeling I had tho for those first 2 holes was the first in 33 years where it felt effortless and perfect. I'll get out on the range and just work on this feeling...I always get a kick of watching something thinking about it , and than doing it even without practicing it...For 2 holes I felt like I couldn't miss. Thanks a lot for the lesson.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! You are welcome my friend!

[@anongoingseries13]

Great instruction!! Thanks!!!

[@peterlau3702]

Good stuff Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@frankconsolo8360]

I'm impressed with the left leg squat initiating the downswing. It minimizes the lower body slide and provides better control of the hands,arms and shoulders starting the downswing. I think the pause at the top would effect tempo.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Frank!

[@jumpinjohnnygee9564]

I do like this. Once I get the trail hip moving back and the club feeling "on plane", I have more confidence to let my body start the downswing. It's amazing how much better contact and ball flight have improved as well as clubhead speed. This is good!

[@CogornoGolf]

Yessir!

[@FelipeGonzalez-ue7yv]

Nice video. I’m gonna practice that tomorrow

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Felipe!

[@wattimena]

Excellent tips! Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure!

[@arunjain2984]

Great explanation! At top the hand go up and back.....

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Hope it helps!

[@mrscott1849]

Another great lesson this really worked for me I’m getting way better contact and distance is crazy long

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that! Thanks!

[@mortensorby6352]

Great video! I used to play a lot, down to a stable 5 hcp. Now I have not played for 12 years, started to practice this spring again. My main issue now is that I'm way to "handsy", ie rushing it. -And I'm struggling to get my body into the swing, or our of the way. I have just not managed to find the right feeling. This drill looks really promising! -Thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope you get it sorted my friend and continue to enjoy your golf!

[@mortensorby6352]

@@CogornoGolf Thank you! It's getting there. The feeling of pushing my arms up as I transition to the down swing gives a feeling of all the time in the world to hit the ball. :-)

[@jeffheade8339]

Best Instructor for Seniors, ever. I'm 54 and I've never hit it straighter or farther.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that, Jeff!

[@bryanlina4724]

Great video, love the up and back feel at the top. Keep it up Eric. One of the best channels on KZbin.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Bryan! Appreciate it!

[@handersonrizal532]

thanks for the share

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure!

[@edytjhing3908]

Good instruction.... thank you so much...

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure!

[@samr1953]

fantastic topic and explanation for us duffers. can't wait to get working on it.!

[@CogornoGolf]

Yessir

[@obs6335]

Instructions crystal clear with good example

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@ILoveGreatThings]

Swing looks smooth and rhythmic when you do these drills. Great tips!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Jack!

[@robertsmeenk8274]

Awesome, had to watch it twice. Can't wait to try it tomorrow. Thanks 😊

[@CogornoGolf]

Haha hope it helps, Robert :)

[@rmakoujy]

Great explanation of a problem shared by MOST greater than 8 handicaps. How many reps of these drills will it take to ingrain the correct sequence?

[@CogornoGolf]

It depends on the frequency of those reps. More toward everyday can see nice changes in 1-2 months. Once per week-several months. Can make it LOOK better in 1 swing...I'm talking starts to slowly become your normal with less and less conscious thought.

[@lindacrass7399]

Great video. Something I need to work on. It would be helpful if you also showed some slow motions of your swing as it is hard to really see what you are doing in your swing. It happens so quickly. I love how you explain what you should be feeling in any given movement.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Linda-appreciate the feedback!

[@durgasaisaransantoshannamd2169]

Thank you sir

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure my friend!

[@jeffreylove8061]

Wow! Excellent explanation Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, man! Appreciate it!

[@Clannfield]

Top class as always!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@stevethompson6943]

Just watched this video can't wait to try on the range , should i start with a lofted club, I will be subscribe soon, Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Steve! Yes you should!

[@TungNguyen-mx6zd]

Great, very detail and is what exactly i need because i always rushing my downswing with hands and arms first instead of the body. I know about it but difficult to change

[@CogornoGolf]

Hopefully you start making some progress there!

[@manvesh97]

your swing when doing the pause at top drill was buttery smooth

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank ya :)

[@smiddly410]

Eric,this is the ticket, I'm a golfer who has a lot of feel in my swing to the point of when I have a good downswing I have good balance / rhythm , But I'm also a hyper guy so at some point (and I always do), I'll start to speed up downswing and get out of rhythm , Now I have a way to control that feel and speed on my downswing . Great Drill!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps, Brad!

[@markwilce8209]

OK great thank you love the videos putting some into practice this week

[@CogornoGolf]

Awesome!

[@justjames1111]

Great video once again Eric, giving an explanation which I've not seen elsewhere. Can I ask would the same effect be achieved with the thought 'keep the R/shoulder back in Transition' or 'Keep your back facing the target as long as possible'? Regards James

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes....similar! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mITGg5-VhJuIi9E

[@tomeldridge2915]

What you are teaching here reminds me of a feeling I read about years ago but cannot remember the instructors name. He suggested when we reach to top of the backswing and begin the downswing to feel as if we are increasing the shoulder turn. It is only a feel because the shoulders will in fact be moving forward. We are talking milliseconds before the right shoulder fires through. It feels lazy and this may be where the term pause at the top comes from. Am I making sense, Eric?

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes...love that for most people!

[@timkozlow5258]

Using the drill also with my left arm basically staying against my chest, helped me with my arms going out over the line. This was also a huge problem for me. I was a arms and hands player for years and changing to a rotational player has increased my distance and power but the old habits are hard to break.

[@CogornoGolf]

You're heading in the right direction!

[@Tuckercashthecorgi]

This is gold!!! Another great drill I’m looking forward to implement.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Garry! Hope it helps!!

[@stevestrang480]

Yes. This helps. Another good feel is to feel like the left shoulder gets over the left ankle before the arms move down

[@CogornoGolf]

👊

[@jagger9031]

up and back......great instruction

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@PDadz64]

Hi Eric , love this , perfect for me at the moment , can’t wait to try this later alongside extending my arms further from body after hit 😍👌🏻🏌🏻‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧 ......have a corona net in the garden now while my course is shut - stay safe 👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps my friend!

[@verena7777]

Very cool idea with the opposite 🌟

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@tomeldridge2915]

That previous comment ended abruptly. I do get long winded. I will end by saying I appreciate your no bs instruction. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it, Tom!

[@kidagave1]

Exactly the fix I’ve been looking for Eric! Thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

No problemo!

[@justjames1111]

Great video again Eric. I used to practice a slight variation on this with 'high hands' in the transition and the ball just flew, easily 1 more club eg 7i 165/170 carry, and so solid and effortless. Plus, I just felt I had so much time. Unfortunately, a lack of self-belief and affirmation from the pro' I was seeing made me question it (mad I know) and I stopped. Getting back to it now, and working on your 'Reverse Slice Sequence' for the last few weeks and related drills is really helping. I'm still hooking, especially Driver, so I've moved on to the 'gate' drill. Went out earlier this week and shot Si 1-6 at my club, gross 3 over, and was hitting some nice draws, especially with Driver. Just need to keep on doing it, and eliminating the nightmare holes.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it, man! You're heading in the right direction my friend!

[@Heathcliff_1600]

When you get that torque you can really feel it! 6:42

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Thanks for watching!

[@Dkrin28]

Best golf teacher on KZbin IMO

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate ya!

[@dseveno8254]

Took me so long to embrace this. I just couldn't come to grips with the idea of "stalling" the hands and arms and rotating the hips to start the transition. It felt so unnatural to me and I just couldn't get on board. Now that I've fully incorporated this concept into my swing the difference is pretty remarkable. I feel less like I'm swinging *at* the ball and more *through* the ball, if that makes any sense. I'm also far less prone to hard pulls and fat shots, and my smash factor and compression are way up. Good stuff here.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! Thanks for watching!

[@josephb729]

Hey Eric would you do some on course instruction with your students? I think it would make some good content.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Joseph! Yeah I would love to---definitely more on course videos this summer! Not sure on the student part but we will see!

[@1cleandude]

Really really good lesson Eric!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@sneakerdadct7391]

This has helped me out a ton! Can’t thank you enough!

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad to hear that my friend!

[@balisongjihad4108]

Fantastic

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Ryan!