Hitting The Ball With Your Right Shoulder Makes The Golf Swing So Much Easier

[@g4yrut]

I implemented this drill into my routine months ago, and have found so much success. Suddenly, my swing feels so simple and effortless, as my trail shoulder leads the way. A few ways this has helped me in particular: 1. It ensures a nice, steep backswing, keeping my hands in and club out. 2. It improved my weight transfer in my backswing. Because the right should works back and behind my head, it ensures that my weight is more forward at the top of the backswing, which reduces any head or body sway. 3. The right shoulder working down naturally shallows my club AND forces my weight to shift back to front (hip “bump”), and forces my hips to begin to open before contact. I no longer need to think about these movement’s and their timing, as they’re a natural result of the shoulder working down. 4. Improved contact. The right shoulder working down, rather than around, makes up for the difference in club height caused by wrist hinge/extension. No more skulling the ball. As someone who was a multi-sport athlete, with a decent understanding of body mechanics, and coordination, this lesson was simple, yet game-changing for me. Thank you Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

👊👊 Love to hear this my friend! Our pleasure!

[@joelnall5882]

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[@irishpatriotusa]

This is such a great and simple concept. I have issues with a shorter backswing but the cue of the right shoulder going toward the ball on the way back is a literal game changer. The idea that from the top of the backswing to use the right shoulder to go down and progress through the ball also makes perfect sense. Thank you for the explanation.

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad you enjoyed this one, Noel! Thanks for being here with us!

[@jimsibson137]

Eric this is so helpful for low point and compression. I just ripped 10 balls in a row into my backyard net. You are thee best. Thank you for all your hard work and relentless passion to help us.

[@CogornoGolf]

Fantastic to hear, Jim!! Thanks so much for watching the channel!

[@Tom-ok2rh]

Out of all the top video instructors I have to admit you have the best swing of them all..I would venture to guess you are a very good golfer. Smooth and plenty of power. We are jealous 😀

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it :)

[@davidcampbell2713]

This is a great session. I find that it works best for me to focus on right shoulder up in the backswing. The best combination for me has been hands aligned at address and right shoulder up in the backswing. This helps me hit solid shots. Thanks for a great video Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! Thanks David!

[@oloneadrian]

This has been a game changer for me greatly appreciate your channel

[@CogornoGolf]

Fantastic to hear this! Thanks for being here with us!

[@stevestrang480]

Great video. I love that swing thought on the right shoulder. Really helps with contact and consistency

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Steve! Me too :)

[@annefilippobertozzi7601]

Years ago, I had a clinic with Chuck Cook and he used to say, referring to the trail shoulder (and it really stick to me ‘til today…): shoulder to the wall (behind you: the line in your video), shoulder to the ball, shoulder to the target.

[@CogornoGolf]

LOVE that! I'm going to go ahead and borrow that one :) Martin is great!

[@annefilippobertozzi7601]

@@CogornoGolf 👍, but not Martin Chuck, Chuck Cook...

[@CogornoGolf]

Lol OOPS....saw that wrong :) Thank you!

[@jackjetpilot]

Oh my goodness...this just worked for me!!! I've been scooping and trying to find the fix.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this!

[@michaelchen6191]

Eric Great video but I love how the video really shows how the shoulders rotate while the head stays behind the yellow line. Its a keeper.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Michael! Me too...they did an awesome job showing the visuals. Right shoulder up and toward the target in backswing with head staying in circle is KEY and good visual!

[@johnk.atchley5079]

Great advice. Now if only I can copy your swing!! But seriously, it does take some flexibility to turn that much both going back and on the downswing. It's interesting that many players when they start trying to do this, turning the right shoulder up and back with the head staying in line, they say it feels like a reverse pivot. I've had to overcome the same erroneous impression.

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@sabrinakahan3703]

Great stuff. Easily digestible Thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you, Sabrina!👊

[@michaelromagnoli-q5p]

Awesome explanation, thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@lorimeyers3839]

This tip very well might work for me. I tend to straighten my spine, sort of jump at the ball and cast at times with the start of my downswing. I absolutely feel the sensation of my right (trail shoulder lifting and turning), but never thought about where it ought to be on the downswing. This will help me keep down, stop jumping at the ball and even help with the casting. I used to be a consistent 10 handicap, stopped playing for three years, went back to playing, 30lbs fatter and out of shape. I can barely break 95 nowadays, all because my full-swing shots are garbage. I think fatigue that came faster led me to compensate and that just became muscle memory. When I’m just practice-swinging with or without a club in my hand, it’s so fluid, textbook. But once a ball is down, forget it. I’m not confident whatsoever. Making it a mission to get back to more consistent ball striking and overall play. Booked my first ever winter simulator session and I’m absolutely going to try this.

[@CogornoGolf]

I have faith in you Lori!

[@petertulich7842]

Eric, another great one! Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Peter!

[@ald7688]

Real good stuff, Eric. Love your swing.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it Al!

[@DASH1ful]

excellent video. the right clavicle should turn towards the target in the hitting area. no one ever really talks about it; but, it is fundamental to swing. obviously, a player can't turn the right clavicle from the top. in the start of the downswing the clubhead moves away from the ball; and, then starts to move back round to the ball. and, it is at the point that the club starts to move back round to ball that the clavicle turns thru. obviously, a player can't really be aware of where the club is in the downswing. but, in the start of the downswing the muscle in the left side of the right forearm is fully activated; and, this activates the muscles around the clavicle, which enables the clavicle to turn thru in the hitting area. obviously with a shorter swing we can just go ahead and turn the clavicle thru in the start of the downswing. there is a diagram on page 50 of modern fundamentals that may give us a clue as to how important the clavicle is in the swing.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊👊 Appreciate that my friend!

[@phillkane1833]

Fantastic as usual Eric 👍🏻

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it Phill!

[@Rick102667]

I start my backswing by turning my left shoulder, I’ve tried starting with right shoulder for several months but my ball striking wasn’t as crisp and accurate so I went back to left shoulder starting backswing.

[@CogornoGolf]

That all good Rick! You can definitely think lead shoulder back....in fact we teach that a lot. This one just focused on the other side for those that like it. We have TONS on the lead shoulder....hopefully you have seen some Here's one or two if you haven't seen them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5nJZqV7naaqhLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/gae1lKyObrR4ors

[@Rick102667]

@@CogornoGolf Thank you.

[@rteach1]

As I have often noted, I believe that more focus on the dominant side for most of us is beneficial. For me, I think that this is easier than thinking about getting the left shoulder down, then up. Great stuff. On a separate note, would it be possible to do a series, or at least one video focusing on what the *club* needs to do in the swing (external focus)? Thanks very much.

[@ieatgoldmansnax]

Payne Stewart starts with his backswing with his left. A lot of good golfers do. He mentions it in a video on here.

[@IIExhibitAII]

this was finally my aha moment lol. so consistent now and hitting it a mile.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!

[@mikev4755]

Best tips ever.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Mike!

[@muhammadalam4482]

Great Eric....May God bless u......

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you my friend! Appreciate you being here with us!

[@lenardtan7169]

Great Advice tips

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you, Lenard!

[@craigdunn1922]

Finally, what I wanted to see

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@johnscott9269]

Really good video Eric

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it John!

[@thomasholdtchristensen9566]

I try to hit the Ball as much on my right side as l can.. that gives me the best sound, feel and ball flight. If your job was to bend the shaft against the ground u would prob find that impact position… u would not try to bend the shaft i front if u, hope this makes sense

[@CogornoGolf]

All good!

[@jamiesloan7259]

Yes. This is often not talked about. I also struggle with too much body “sway” in both directions. Shoulders too level. Not enough “tilt”. Too many people misunderstand “turning”, as turning their entire upper body around their waist. This makes the head travel way past the right foot, on the backswing, then way past the left foot on the follow through. Not a good look. And, definitely not a good way to have a consistent strike. However, if done correctly, you’ll feel crunch, and stretch in your obliques that you’ve never felt before, because you’ll add left tilt in the backswing(right side stretch), and right tilt in your downswing(left side stretch). Great video, Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

100% agreed Jamie---well said! Thank you!

[@steveconkkin9363]

Finally! I've tried so hard to - Not pull myself off the ball, this looks promising

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps Steve!!

[@brianscott4598]

Right shoulder should fell behind your head? I think that’s gold! Right shoulder get stick equals flipping?

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes!!

[@jerryk6343]

Excellent ❤

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Jerry!👊

[@joecontreras3175]

Hi Eric, What is the feel for getting the right shoulder high and when you've gone too far? I tried this but the shoulder is somewhat flat. Best Regards,

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Joe! So it needs to go UP (as the left shoulder goes down) and around. Heres one where we go through the details in this video as part 2. Trying too get the trail shoulder to the midline.....with longer clubs can go a bit farther kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZbEla2dn7d5lZY

[@travisjaggers2114]

Is there still a pulldown with the arms or just right shoulder in the downswing only? Thx Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Travis! These would be the main motions of the arms with the shoulder: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6TMhYdqjJeEiKM&pp=ygUtRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHJpZ2h0IGFybSByaWdodCBlbGJvdyBkb3duc3dpbmcg kzbin.info/www/bejne/noGWZ2mNZ96MiZY&pp=ygUtRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHJpZ2h0IGFybSByaWdodCBlbGJvdyBkb3duc3dpbmcg

[@johnnymuscles2767]

I've been playing golf for just over 2 years and have managed to get my handicap down from 25 to 20. The best thing to do is to make sure you hit the ball as hard as possible and that way it goes further.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊Thank you for watching the channel!

[@derry3344ii]

Nice one Eric 🇮🇪

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@travismcclelland8064]

Is it bad that I feel this better working my lead shoulder towards the target then up? In theory it should cause the trail shoulder to rotate in the manner you describe here.

[@CogornoGolf]

You can feel lead OR trail side feels! No right or wrong...go with whichever helps you consistently perform the movement pattern correct👍

[@Blue_Dun]

What about the speed of the shoulders back, down and through Eric? When I watch guys with good tempo & rhythm it appears the speed of rotation never changes all that much. (Obviously not true of many long hitters on tour like Mcilroy). I get so focused on what my shoulders are doing I race them down and my lower body doesn't get open enough by impact. Should I focus on keeping shoulder rotation tempo the same throughout as your average high/mid handicapper?

[@CogornoGolf]

thats a great question and likely more micro details/complicated than I can provide in a simple comment here. What YOU need to feel really depends on where you're coming from....but I would say FEELing shoulder same speed back and down is a good place to start. Its a more complicated conversation than that tho

[@Blue_Dun]

@@CogornoGolf I understand, thank you.

[@jimeye77]

Awesome 👍🏻👍🏻

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@imhotepnixon]

Someone told the golf swing is like a spiral staircase and that really confused me and watching this video I can see it a little bit

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate you watching the channel my friend!

[@RickAlbee]

More and more, I’m finding that the more I let the shoulder rotation "drive the bus" in the swing (back and forward), the more consistent my shots are. I try not to force things with my hips and legs. Let them go along for the ride. Keeping left arm straight and wrists loose allows me to maintain lag longer and return to a more consistent low point. So, swing thoughts are more on shoulder rotation than anything else. Seems to be working Thoughts?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Rick! If these feels/thoughts are working nicely for your swing and game, I'd stick with them! :)

[@724riff]

Dammit after another miserable inconsistent round with my irons and promising myself it's time to quit , now I seen this and his other video and gotta go out again . What an addiction

[@CogornoGolf]

Lol a beautiful game :)

[@mdcw3158]

Eric, I like this a lot, but how do you stop an over the top move? Usually it’s the trail shoulder on the downswing that causes the problem. Any thoughts?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey there! I think you'll enjoy checking out this video for more details! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4C0lpWMlq-ghck

[@sandwah9901]

EC what are these shirts you're sporting?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! They are from Municipal👊 municipal.com

[@joelnall5882]

Very good con. Most people seaya little back. No no no.

[@joelnall5882]

Sway.

[@joelnall5882]

Where is my buddy Sagudo?

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@simongiguere8794]

Not Everybody Who can rotate Like that

[@CogornoGolf]

Haha I hear ya Simon! I think that question becomes is it that they CAN'T or that they DON'T Some players physically can only do so much I get.....but what about the others? Wouldn't the people who DON'T currently turn enough NEED this THE MOST? 9/10 players I have worked with over the past 15 years who DON'T turn enough.....CAN turn enough.....they just need to learn HOW. 1/10 physically are not able and need to find other ways

[@simongiguere8794]

@@CogornoGolf ok, i understand but lottttt of work. IT seems effortless on your Side👍

[@jmack619]

@@CogornoGolf really great lesson Eric! Your good work is appreciated ! Should the chest hips and shoulders be somewhat parallel to target line for moment of contact ?

[@craigdunn1922]

As now, down swing hurting me