You Won't Believe How Good You Hit Your Driver With This Drill

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[@CogornoGolf]

I really really really like this driver drill guys.....This was the main thing I did for YEARS that make driving the best part of the game! Maybe I should have done some more chipping and putting back then but oh well :) hope you enjoy and this serves you well!

[@MIZUNOMP60]

Love this drill and great presentation as always, clear simple instruction and great visualization. Can this drill be applied to the iron game too assuming a set up change with less spine tilt?

[@hirashahi4651]

I am really excited after watching this. ❤❤❤❤

[@CogornoGolf]

@Mizunomp60 for sure!

[@kevin_moran44]

I am a 2 handicap. Driver has always been my inconsistency. Distance has never been an issue but when I get out of sync I have no idea where it is going. I have worked with some great instructors over the years. I understand the swing well. But this was the best video, simplified instruction & swing thoughts that I have ever seen or heard for a driver!!

[@hirashahi4651]

After watching this video I am really confident.

[@isaachorner693]

DON'T WATCH THIS AT WORK! You will want to leave work and go right to the range! love your content.

[@CogornoGolf]

LOL love it!

[@sonicnona13]

Instructions unclear. Swinging driver in my basement while working.

[@DJNIKALISRYAN]

Good thing I work at the course 😂

[@keithb9057]

Lead arm rotation with head staying back is $$$$. Took these two elements to the course and hit longer, straighter drives than I have in YEARS!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻EC

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this, Keith!!

[@sms9106]

Just got back from the range, it was the greatest tip success I have ever had in 45 years of golf.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this!!

[@NickyMadman-ln3so]

This is by far the best driver drill I have ever watched and tested. I watched it earlier today and went to the driving range, the results were incredible. I started golf 4 years ago and I have never find a cure to my slice. I think now I have understand how to swing it. Thank you Eric, really appreciate it. ( my first ever comment on youtube by the way)

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this Nicky!!

[@nyleharris55]

Watched this drill last night, took it to the range this morning and my goodness. I overdrew a few but not a single slice. Gained yards and accuracy without having to swing any harder at all. Fantastic drill, thanks Eric. There are plenty of good coaches on youtube but you're one of the few great ones.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for the kind words, Nyle! Love to hear this one helped!!

[@Smartrinksyntheticice]

last week I committed to this drill / sequence. I'm a 12 HC and just getting going for this season. I have to say my drives have never been better or more consistent. My irons are already pretty decent, but my driver was very inconsistent. Some good days - mostly bad - always chasing a new change. Some days I could drive it 260 but most days 200-220 with an annoying OTT side spin. This sequence of drills - the combination of rolling the arms to release / close the face and the calmness and tempo it's creates for me is nothing short of a miracle. The worst miss now - after doing this at the range 4 times - is either a draw hook or a pretty minor fade. At half my shots are high straight flights with 5-10 yard draws and 250 yards. I'm not even swinging hard - yet. Like 93-95 mph. So I know there is more there to go after. But I'm going to be patient and get this ingrained on the course. One thing I have noticed though is that a good number of my shots that are not straight can be pulls. They are long because I'm closing the face. I can correct by closing my stance more but that may not translate to playing on the course....any thoughts there? Ball position adjustment maybe - or weaker grip? thanks for this great lesson. It made me excited about driver.

[@user2023workingonmygame]

Just watched this video for the first time the other day, played golf yesterday and tried to put this into action. It was shocking how good, how consistent I was immediately driving the ball! I had ZERO range time to practice beforehand. Great results were instantaneous! I’ve watched tons of driver videos over the years and none of them, NOT ONE, can beat the effectiveness of this one! Can’t thank you enough! Amazing results!

[@jimpeters3902]

Exactly the same after I watched this video

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear of the immediate positive results!!!

[@user-wh2fd8gx1c]

Can't wait to give it a try. I like the idea of pre shot routine - something you can take to the course. Your tips are always straight forward and simple - easy to understand and do.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well! Appreciate the kind words!

[@owengeorgiou5258]

By FAR the very best instruction video I've seen in years, you have a new fan! Thank you Eric, keep them coming mate......👏

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you Owen! Appreciate you being here with us!

[@stephenhenderson6029]

Alex. Congratulations. You are now 2 for 2. I did the right foot back yesterday. Started to stripe my irons so solid and extremely straight. Same results today. I put this video into my range practice today. The driver swing immediately improved dramatically. Gained 20+ yards. Solid contact. The few i hit poorly were due to NOT keeping right shoulder down and not moving forward. Thus, you are 2 for 2. Thank you so much

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad to hear this one was helpful, Stephen!

[@stephenhenderson6029]

Eric. My apologies. I got your name wrong. Your videos are truly helpful

[@CogornoGolf]

No worries---appreciate your support!!

[@mick19421]

Top class Instruction. Love the way you teach and the way you keep it simple. Thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it :)

[@scottmccann2948]

Eric is the best instructor with the best drills.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Scott!!

[@angelbarrios7804]

@cogornogolf Thanks for sharing this video. I am big slicer and I applied all the steps in this drill and THEY WORKED!!!!. I started to DRAW after just 60mins practicing this drill. Can't wait to continue practicing drill until it becomes natural. Much more conscious about keeping the head back and the shoulder down!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this Angel!!

[@maxwired2235]

Thx Eric, I've watched a long list of your videos over years, but this one saved my game. I've always struggled with a constant weak fade/slice... this drill got me into the driver power slot. BTW, I loved the series you did with Mike Malaska. They were so helpful!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear it, Max! Appreciate your support!

[@JD-ev1uj]

Great drill. Great stuff. Thanks Eric. Loved your Nick Faldo series. Great insight into the workings of a great golfer.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@jaychu3850]

THE BEST golf instructor out there period. So simple and easy to understand.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it Jay!

[@tonybarqs7804]

Wow..... this is such a great drill... been coming over top and slicing driver since I started playing... such a great drill and different feel and sensation.... you and Trevor are the best out there.... thanks so much!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@philboothroyd613]

Hi Eric - many similar comments already but I'd like to reiterate what a great video this is. I've also watched tons of online lessons over the years but none of them come close to explaining how to draw the ball off the tee in the clear and concise way you have done here. Absolute gold and very grateful to you for taking the time to share your knowledge in the way you do. You are an outstanding coach and I always look forward to your new content appearing. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Phil! Very kind of you....thank you! Hope this serves you well

[@stevenowens9079]

Eric really posts the best golf instruction on YT. Wish you were still in PA. I’d be taking the 2 hr trip no doubt!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate your support, Steve! Will be back in PA during the summer...email [e-mail] with the subject "PA LESSONS" and we'll add you to the email list and notify you of openings👊 Thanks!

[@scottwilli9311]

This is one of the best driver videos I have ever seen. It worked very well for me when I first tried it. i have a lot of bad habits with the body I need to quiet down for this to work, but will stay after it. Thanks for this Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hell yeah love to hear it!! Our pleasure!

[@kiwiveritas]

Excellent video and drill for the release with driver. Just what I need to take to the range and probably your preshot routine to the course. I feel like I've been hitting block slices with driver forever and losing a lot of distance, just recently realised I got caught up in the "drive hold" swing ideas from a few years ago and haven't even been letting the club release. Thanks from NZ!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! You got it---hope this one helps!

[@King_Goose1]

Absolute game-changer! Such a simple concept, yet so effective! Thanks Eric!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure!! Appreciate it!

[@kensladen]

Excellent video …love the focus on how it feels and having a pre-shot routine, as well as the technical aspects. Sub gained 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Ken!

[@TheCardinalWayne]

Been hitting a lot of high pushes and low hooks. Followed this process at the range today and was hitting consistent high draws within 30 minutes. Keeping the head back was the key for me.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!!

[@PaddyP538]

Super duper vid! This one really helped fill in a couple blanks and helped during my round. Thx

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!! Hope it helps ya!

[@neildixon5924]

Watched this yesterday and took it to the range today. Just felt so different. Effortless and so much less tension in my arms. No low left pulls. Going to watch this again and again until it becomes entrained. Thanks Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear it Neil! Our pleasure!

[@okanpunyasaran7830]

Many thanks Eric, I will try to practice with your demonstration.

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure! Hope it serves you well!

[@ChrisP834]

Thank you Eric! Perfectly said……my brother’s swing, a spun out downswing with no release. I was trying to explain what you professionally demonstrated. I’ve been watching you a lot years and you are the best. And honest, kinda rare.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it Chris! Hope this one helps him!!

[@jacobdressen4750]

Single most helpful instructional video I’ve ever seen. Honestly I took the same feel to my irons also. Awesome penetrating draw with every club. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this, Jacob!

[@ramsin6938]

Awesome Eric, thanks for posting !

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure! Thanks for the support!

[@cranny1321]

Excellent video and drills, thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@sms9106]

Thank you, just what I needed.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps ya!!

[@Nodakk]

This is an exceptional set of drill that nicely build/nest on one another. The drill aided me in programming a natural movement with the driver such that I didn't have to overthink my swing. It is a natural movement and these drills drive it home. Really well done video.

[@CogornoGolf]

thank you!!

[@bynglye]

As many other golfers I’ve struggled with the Driver. After a period away from golf, I have REALLY been on the range the last year or so. The Driver was at best, as good as it ever were before - but I didn’t have the feel of a good stroke. I saw this video once - and went for the range to test it. Fantastic result !! I gained consistency + 20 % length

[@CogornoGolf]

Hell yeah---love to hear that!!

[@mrmanavsachdeva]

Thank you for this drill. I tried this at the driving range this morning, and it was magic. I’ve been struggling with weak fades and block slices for over a year now. Spent an hour doing this drill and I got instant results. Hitting it a lot straighter, with a slight fade but getting at least 30 yards more. I will keep practicing this.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hell yeah!

[@johngreco1127]

As a 70 year old golfer who craves distance, this is the best video I have ever seen to accomplish my goal. Thank you so much. I will watch this over and over this season. Thanks again.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it John! hope this one serves you well!!

[@gallas2]

Dude....this worked. I'm a 5.7 index with good short game. D stick is (was) my weakness.

[@mariannemoore5360]

I just love your lessons Eric👌I will be trying this🤞⛳️

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Marianne---hope this helps!!

[@vicpnut1]

This explains why yesterday at the range trying to find my driver swing id at times feel during the swing id reverse pivot (think thats the term for the “ bad” where weight stays back swing action) but the ball was flying its best ..keeping head back and shoulder down overwrote the lack of weight transfer … thanks for drill that i think may rid me of weight back

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well my friend!!

[@carlosvalderaduey620]

As always, incredibly good Eric!. I am in Spain but with a couple of classes with you I would improve enormously!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Carlos! Would love to work together at CogornoGolf.com!

[@brantworboys7147]

Thanks Eric! 10 HCP here, having issues with hooked tee shots. Excellent drills and swong thoughts to take to the course

[@CogornoGolf]

You got it man---hope this serves you well!!

[@er6128]

Incredible drill. Newer golfer who has never been comfortable swinging a driver. Warmed up with this and pured multiple shots at the range. They're not going very far yet, but I'm learning how to make consistent contact. Good cues for the movement pattern!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!!

[@josephoreilly7180]

This explanation is very clear. I also put the alignment stick just 4" or so over the top of the ball. So I have to come in low to avoid hitting it. However, since I am left hand dominant I really have to "push" with my right hand to avoid pulling or hooking. This has been my struggle for years. (Someday I hope to find an instructor who is left handed but plays right. The ones who aren't don't understand how this left/right conflict holds us back).

[@CogornoGolf]

Ahh I hear ya Joseph! Hope you get it sorted

[@johnwilliams7593]

Awesome. Will try this a little later today!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks John---let me know if it helps!! Ill be rooting for ya

[@patrickmurphy4912]

Learn from you all the time Eric, appreciate your knowledge and how you teach it. Would be nice to hear in more detail how one can get rid of a strong hook - personally a slice might be preferred over a hook (not a draw) as that has a uncontrollable mind of it's own making tee shots a scary part of the game. Happy Easter all.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Patrick! Yeah to get rid of hooks.....opposite of this :) 1. Find out why face closed to path and lessen 2. Find out why path too far in to out an lessen You may feel club working more out to in....or left past impact while PREVENTING the face from over closing Check this one for hook fix portion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enmnhGR9obWrgsk&pp=ygUxRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGZlZWxzIGh0cm91Z2ggdGhlIGJhbGwgaG9vayBhbmQgZmFkZQ%3D%3D kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn66omCNj7dgZs0&pp=ygUxRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGZlZWxzIGh0cm91Z2ggdGhlIGJhbGwgaG9vayBhbmQgZmFkZQ%3D%3D kzbin.info/www/bejne/e567qGCPmqlmaJY&pp=ygURRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGhvb2s%3D

[@deanbrentnall903]

Great drill as someone who consitantly hits a high slice / fade I can’t wait to get on the range to try this 👍 thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes! Thanks Dean---our pleasure!

[@kidochris7]

This is one to watch many times!

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes! This one helped me so much! Hope it serves you well as well!

[@jayb5001]

Good stuff dude!!❤

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Jay!!

[@onesipwonder]

using the basket to hold alignment stick is brilliant! the other day I was trying the drill out. I stick the alignment stick into the ground to create that 45 degree. It feels like I would hit the stick as I takeaway

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes....exactly....when the back part is higher it eliminates that issue!

[@Eric-gw4yu]

Cant wait to try this!

[@CogornoGolf]

Let me know how it goes!!

[@SpyroCarayannis]

13:46 Hi Eric and amazing video. If you are looking for video ideas, can you possibly expand on this with irons/hybrids/woods. It would be great to see the subtle differences that are needed when the ball is not teed up. Thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! Agreed---will do that one soon!

[@MrJohnnyb74]

Thanks a TON for this video. I drove it down the middle all day yesterday minus one pull but that's another story.

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad this one helped!

[@MrJohnnyb74]

@CogornoGolf started 5 years ago and I've been watching your channel most of the time. Getting close to single digit handicap and I'll keep watching.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it---really appreciate your support!

[@hlubmos2chah945]

Looks lovely and naturally!❤. Thnx.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!!

[@JUANLUISHECK]

Genial Eric! Gran clase de golf! Un abrazo desde Argentina

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Juan!

[@jmac05r1]

I just tried the alignment stick creating a "channel" where the head goes through. completely changed my whole thought process. Hitting the ball so much better!!! THANK YOU!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear it!

[@SeekingDelta101]

This is awesome, I would love to see a student lesson on this. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! One similar lesson vid on this idea here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2S8k2CvaqeXhpY&pp=ygUlRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGRyaXZlciBzdHJhaWdodCBhbmQgbG9uZw%3D%3D

[@SeekingDelta101]

@@CogornoGolf Thanks Eric! I’ll check it out. I tried this on the course yesterday and it helped out a lot!

[@ST-xg3gy]

Great stuff, Eric! 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@truthlifefishing1730]

Great lesson Ecca.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@Chris-rs4so]

Fantastic tip Eric 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Chris!

[@tig3rBite]

Whoa! Hundreds of videos and I like this drill the best!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps your game!

[@rdadams7507]

Thank you! I think you just highlighted my problem. I’ve been moving my head during the driver swing. My miss is hitting too low on the face. My drives vary from 200 to 240, due to the inconsistency of strike. Direction is usually good (straight or draw).

[@CogornoGolf]

You got it! Yes that sounds right....definitely something to look at to help hit higher/farther if you already got the straight part!! It can be a bit of a give and take....key to find how to gain distance while keeping the straight lol : )

[@robertpfohler363]

I’ve always felt like I’ve had a solid swing but struggled with driver. This drill changed everything for me.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that Robert!

[@pibadar]

Love it. Any pre shot routine for irons?

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Could feel same things.....just less head back

[@tobybarker6808]

I thought I'd add a comment (not something i usually do)..... This only bloody works! Tried it today on the first tee... 25 or 30 yards extra, slight draw. I'm not a long hitter now I'm in my 60s but this made a difference all the way round. Thanks Eric. Brilliant job of explaining it m

[@CogornoGolf]

👊Love to hear this, Toby!

[@ianh8396]

Great Video Eric, Question: from the camera View DTL, it looks to me as if you have your trail foot a little pulled back, is this correct or just camera diception. Cheers, Ian

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Ian! I do pull the foot back some.....thats not required. You certainly CAN do that to help....but dont HAVE to. See which works best for ya

[@ianforsyth2090]

HI Eric, Great video. Does this also apply to all clubs, obviously with different ball positions but the head back shoulder down ?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Thank you! Yes! More on doing this with iron coming in video soon!

[@timothymoorman7437]

Very good tip for the vast majority of golfers. Really good advice. Only improvement I can think of would be a shot tracer. Now, if I can just hit the center of the club face.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@MrJohanlundmark]

Ok, don't typically comment but this video followed by a range session led to a massive driver lightbulb moment. Thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hell yeah---love it!!

[@johnslaw7967]

Brilliant 👍🏻

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks John!

[@Cornish_Maid]

Thanks for this Eric, I’ve been hitting my woods with an over the top swing for ever, will definitely try this out. Could you tell me what grip pressure you use, as I’m sure I grip way too tight. Ps I’m 67 with arthritis. Probably anticipating ball impact.

[@CogornoGolf]

You got it!! Yeah grip pressure can be tricky...I have some great players ho are super loose.....some more tight and some in the middle :) I would say key would be where you start to stay! I talk about that more here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIKVl4mFrZulm5o&pp=ygUaRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGdyaXAgcHJlc3N1cmU%3D

[@russquick7899]

What a good looking example of feel Eric. Simple, yet really impressive and logical. Be good-Russ

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you Russ!

[@taffyboy4886]

Another great video. I’m curious.. when you play do you use the same clubs and driver or do you change them? Any recommendations for clubs/driver.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! I play them....although I haven't been on course very much lately :) I would go get a fitting with a great fitter with no agenda and see what you guys come up with!!

[@hansidelk6604]

Great Lesson!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@bruceshearer8711]

Love the video. I am going to give it a try. What would cause topping the driver. That is my biggest issue.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Bruce! Could be a bunch of stuff---cant say for sure with out seeing swings....send swings to www.cogornogolf.com or check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naCZdmV8i9pkfZI&pp=ygUXRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHRvcHMgdGhpbnM%3D

[@michaelhowell8898]

Love the clock visual. I get to steep. visual shows how the club swings around the body.

[@CogornoGolf]

thank you!!

[@stephenhenderson6029]

Eric. I have been practicing with the drill. I still have a few flaws ... a little cut and a little high. I am certain it is my trail shoulder moving forward ... and combined with my decades of poor technique. Here is my question ... can I use this for my irons? I tried it and ball/turf contact was really good. It also feels it takes my VERY dominant right hand out of swing. If you recommend not using this with irons, can you point me to a couple of videos? Thanks. You channel is really good

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for the kind words, Stephen! Could feel same things with irons...just less head back👍

[@frankdimitrakopoulos7444]

Fantastic lesson on showing proper release. I feel like I'm releasing the club towards my back leg , and the body automatically just follows

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Frank!!

[@GrumpyGolf4]

Good info as usual. Have you already done a similar video for teeing off with a 3 wood or Fairway wood? I see conflicting information about the setup to tee off with Driver vs. Fairway wood and would love a definitive answer to this.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! We have some older ones with fairway wood....when hitting fairway wood OFF A TEE.....lots of the same FEELs here.....

[@GrumpyGolf4]

I will search through your archives. TY sir 😊

[@user-ke5qk5ns4q]

I was a high/far/overdraw and tried dialing my release back a few years ago. This year a starting trying to release the clubhead again (like in this video) and got 20 yards back. You have to release the clubhead to maximize distance.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!

[@johnrodgers6049]

My bad miss with driver is the pull hook. I think the key to avoid this is the body movement through the ball. If you do all of what you are recommending, but the body stalls through impact = hard left. I concentrate on getting the torso moving toward the target.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Hope this one helps, John!

[@chrispeoples335]

I don't slice much but distance has really gone down. I think my right shoulder doesn't stay down and feel my head moving towards target. Can't wait to try these drills. Thank you Eric!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one serves you well, Chris!

[@DoubleBogeyBaker]

This is crazy and I’ll explain why. I’m new to golf, less than 8 months playing. I started out hitting the ball about 230-240 yards carry on good shots. Then I started to shank the ball bad. 3 weeks ago on the tee box I would take practice swings with just lead arm holding the club doing the exact thing your talking about. I was really just looking for a good area to setup on and put my tee in the ground. Looking for flat sections for my feet. Long story short once I started doing the 3 practice swings with my left hand and really focusing on closing the clubface on those swings, I started crushing the ball. It helped me hit my first and longest drive ever of 315 yards!!! Now I’m consistently driving the ball 270 yards. Mind you I’m still scoring in mid to low 90’s with a best of 88 😁😁. I see 75’s in my near future but my goal is to score a 79 or better before late August which will be my first year of playing golf.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love this!!

[@harvestgroup644]

Useful 😊

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@kenpaveley1572]

Hi Eric - very good lesson, think I can hit my Putter further than my Driver at the mo’ 😁 Never a good Driver of the ball but was getting 240-260 yards with slight draw. Now absolutely awful, put foot spray on over the range everything heel side 😩 Irons are not too bad……anyway, I have lesson on Thursday here in London concentrating purely on Driver. Your tips are really helpful thanks, and see what my coach comes up with - on the plus side, can’t get any worse ! All the best, Ken

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the support Ken! I trust you guys will find the right path to improvement!!

[@chengwon]

This is exact drill I have been working on for the last few weeks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope your practice is going good!

[@robertlazenby402]

For chronic OTT slicers of the ball, would you recommend this drill for irons shots as well?

[@CogornoGolf]

Could feel same things...just less head back

[@lukebowley4952]

This is THE best driver vid ever!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you :)

[@scottcraig2569]

Hey Eric, I tried subscribing to your channel but it won’t let me. I’ll try again tomorrow. Great video. I can’t wait to try this drill. Will this also help with pulls?

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Scott! We'll have to look into that to see if thats an issue on our end! Yes swinging under the stick can def help with pulls Here be other ways to help with pulls: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2q3l2iaYtxrotU&pp=ygUSRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHB1bGxz kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DQYYmbmd5kr5I&pp=ygUSRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHB1bGxz

[@bobp.6337]

If I am that guy who tends to overdraw/hook (I am), along with maybe being less aggressive on letting the toe rotate closed, how about being a little less aggressive on the inside to out path? Would that also help to control the hook? I think the piece I am really missing though is keeping my head behind the ball.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Bob! 100% yes on both You would feel LESS of the face rotation and LESS of the path in to out If they are drastic enough (face too closed and path way too in to out) you may likely even need to feel the OPPOSITES of this to find middle (feel like you PREVENT the face from closing through impact and like your path is more OUT TO IN)

[@BenjaminCVowels]

Helpfull

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@gcopeland19]

Can’t wait for driving ranges to open here in 🇨🇦 to try this out

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps!!

[@kosherwolf]

I’ve been struggling with low point issues and miss hitting over rotating the club head and even hitting the corner of the toe even dented my driver going to try some of these drills tmrw see what happens

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps!!

[@wskripka1]

What's one good Swing Thought to go with this ? Rotate / rotate. Swing / Swing, Inside / out ?????

[@CogornoGolf]

Yeah good question....I would do the drill as I explain.....and after doing about 10 practice sessions if you want to find ONE feel see which one produces best results for you out of the main ones I mention

[@creamabdul-jabbar6722]

Eric got a quick question. Ive been told at the club multiple sources that im probably the best iron player theyve seen. You mentioned rehinge dont let the arms go straight out. I mean just for reference yesterday i was 45 percent fir but 66 percent gir. I tend to 90 percent play a Tommy Fleetwood style follow through on iron shots. What does the straight arms not allowing follow through cause? I feel i get steery with my driver when I'm not hitting it good

[@CogornoGolf]

Re hinging mainly affects clubhead speed and face angle....slow mo the best drivers from face on and see where their shaft is at arms parallel in follow through and then see where you are on video. Adjust accordingly....should be easy to see

[@withustokenofficialchannel1463]

Do you use body til or set up the same as your irons? Also, what is the feel you have for taking the club away from the ball, are you like you’re pulling it back along the same plane as what you want to hit it? Thanks in advance

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Body tilt for sure. With driver more tilt and ball more forward...details on that part here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXvHXmOberaIZtk&pp=ygUaRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGJhbGwgcG9zaXRpb24%3D Start the swing---chest and core turning and club tossing up and back....more on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX-6iYyXo9ycZ5I&pp=ygUcRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHN0YXJ0IHRoZSBzd2luZw%3D%3D

[@jackyban]

OMG this was the missing puzzle. Just tried this on the range today and every single balls was just launched. Thank you Eric!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this, Jacky!!

[@thecount1001]

funny comment about overdrawing with the driver! i'm only going into my second year and the driver is the most intimidating club and hitting up is so different than all that iron practice. i'll be grooving this one in the backyard this afternoon....

[@CogornoGolf]

100%! I hear ya....I had same issue in the beginning! I hope this one helps guide your improvement there~

[@GrumpyGolf4]

Follow-up - I just tried this in a PGA Tour Superstore Trackman Bay that I rented for 1 hour. Before today's experiment, I didn't ever hit my Driver. Whenever I tried, I hit thin, weak, pull-hooks that didn't get airborn and went maybe 60-80 yards. After a little practice, I was able to hit right to left draws that started right of my target line. I had a 19y-25y curve L. My average carry was 169 and my total distance "jumped" to a range between 210- 245. I think I was able to land half of the drives in the fairway and the other half were split between 2 of the aforementioned weak pulls and the rest of the half were dead straight pushes into the right rough. With a little more practice, I'll be hitting the fairways 7/10 times. I'm 61 years old and don't hit the ball far, so, being able to hit Driver or Fairway Wood off the Par 4 and 5 tees is going to be inportant to bring my WHS Handicap Index down. Thanks Eric!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! Our pleasure!

[@fundraiserphil]

Do you recommend this same motion for your irons? Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Generally speaking yes.....main differences with this drill with irons vs driver here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKLSqZt3ltmpZ7c