Setting The Wrists This Way Creates A SIMPLE & EFFORTLESS Golf Swing

This video will teach you how to simplify down the wrist set/wrist hinge so that you can control the face, create great width, get on plane, de-loft the club and massively improve your impact position. In this video I will talk about the correct way to simply set the wrists so that you can produce a simple and effortless golf swing!
A lot of amateurs do not know how to set the wrists/hinge the wrists correctly in the golf swing. As a result the causes the club to get off plane, they lose control over the clubface creating, most commonly, a very open clubface throughout the golf swing. All in all this will result in huge inconsistencies in your golf game, making it far harder than it needs to be.
In this video I will go through how the left hand and right hand need to individually work to create the proper wrist set. As well as this I will go through the correct way they need to work together in order to work as one super efficient unit. Not only this but I run through an amazing alignment stick drill that will speed up your learning ensure you master this move. Finally, and most importantly, I run through the reason as to why focusing on one hand rather than the other will massively help you improve how quickly you learn this move.
By following the steps in this video you will learn how to set the wrist/hinge the wrists correctly in your swing. This will produce a better impact position, more shaft lean, better clubface control and compression. If you can do this then you will play better golf and your scores will start to lower fast!
Check out this video and like always let me know what other golf coaching videos you would like to see!
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[@Gilesgillgolf]

Hi Everyone, would love to know more about where in the world my audience is! Comment below which country you’re currently watching this video in ⬇️

[@harryhall3469]

Canada!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@harryhall3469never been but would love to go!

[@harryhall3469]

@@Gilesgillgolf if you’re ever in the Toronto area then I’d love to get a lesson with you

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@harryhall3469It’s on the bucket list and I for sure will announce it

[@harryhall3469]

@@Gilesgillgolf Great

[@MikeDunn-d3i]

I have been working just recently on exactly this as my iron play has been awful since returning to the game after 17yrs not playing..Your drill will help so thanks very much.I know you are are great teacher as you have helped me achieve longer drives at 66yrs than i have ever done .I was gobsmacked at first when the ball seemed to hang in the air so much longer, so i know whatever you teach works.Best coach on KZbin and can't wait to apply this drill.Best wishes from a grateful subscriber.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

That’s amazing that you’re getting such good results! Glad I could help 😁

[@dwide_shrude]

Giles - Tiger said to not watch YoutTube - but this video has changed my game. It's the advice I needed for a natural takeaway. Thank you so much

[@Gilesgillgolf]

We should tell tiger this 😂

[@masterofnone1481]

Why not?

[@steveperry1344]

tiger doesn't need it, he already found it. we're still trying to find it.

[@JuniorB.KC41]

A lot of these videos have changed my game. Lol.

[@paulbeaney4901]

This is AWESOME!!!!! I have been playing golf for 28, this is the best explanation i have seen ever. Well done 👏.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Paul! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulbeaney4901]

@Gilesgillgolf its not often i say this to a youtube golf pro, but i would have paid for that, and you have put it up for free. Thank you.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@paulbeaney4901 got plenty more coming

[@rc4728]

Outstanding! As a right-side dominant player, I could never feel the left wrist working like it should in the backswing. As soon as I shifted my focus to hinging my right wrist, great things began to happen. Been playing the game for 35 years and misinterpreted the one-piece takeaway as a very late wrist set (which turns into cupping, overswinging, etc.). While focusing on the right wrist hinging (which feels very) earlier in the backswing, the results are outstanding. My shot height is back, but compression is solid and divots look great. Handle is in front of clubhead at impact as verified by video. Thank you!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Perfect! Hopefully this will be the turning point for this move now

[@anthonymead4359]

Giles you are only a young guy. But this video is the most mature instruction i have come across in forty years - well explained. I tried this 'pushing down on the handle 'move and felt entirely different to my normal golf swing. Which has always been inconsistent with no real power. I'm going to the range - pronto! Brilliant vid.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Anthony! I hope more I my videos can help you too!

[@platano123]

This is IMHO your best lesson! So Good. The left hand going down to right toe fixes so much. Tilt, saying centered over ball etc!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Exactly! Glad it helped!

[@simmo5071]

Very well explained and demonstrated, lifelong golfer and still learning.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

The best mindset to have!

[@mrsubjective8859]

I’m right hand dominant but play left handed always have when swinging a bat or club so pushing down on my right makes sense, best coaching videos on KZbin in my opinion.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Exactly that and now you can see why! Thank you!

[@mrsubjective8859]

@@Gilesgillgolf I adopted this push down on the handle feel, let’s say this, my turn is better, my impact position is better, my weight transfer is better and I’m flushing the ball. Best video out there by far thanks for sharing this free tip.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@mrsubjective8859 you’re welcome! All I ask is you spread the word 😁

[@martinpayne9135]

Followed your tips following a decline in my golf. Wow! What an improvement! Accuracy, distance. Most impressed! Martin from Brighton

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Amazing Martin! Glad they’re helping you & Brighton isn’t too far from me

[@leesters82]

As a lefty, I’ve always tried to flatten my lead (right) wrist and haven’t got anywhere. I started to focus on my trail wrist after seeing this video by having the feeling of holding a tray flat at the top of my backswing and then keeping that feeling down into impact and I must say, I’ve never hit it better. This is forcing me to rotate through impact whilst having a great amount of shaft lean and my ball flight is much more penetrating and consistent. It makes much more sense to focus on the side you are more dominant with rather than the other. Great video Giles 👏🏻

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you & goes to show how a switch in emphasis can make a huge difference

[@aladdinmohamedlip9691]

From Malaysia. An excellent and much needed tip. Many thanks Giles.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Great to hear it helped!

[@FiorettiBrian]

Really good and simple explanation here. Very helpful for those struggling with consistent ball striking.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@akafudge]

Giles, your advice has really helped my consistency...Thanks.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad I can help

[@user-qf4sx6up2t]

The greatest drill ever!!! It helps a lot!!! Many Thanks, Stavros

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Amazing! Glad you think so

[@TeddyCavachon]

The pushing down action with the lead hand is something few instructors mention. Even fewer mention the underlying cause and effect of the physics ❤👍 The brilliant thing about the Vardon-style grip in which the pad of the trail hand is up over the lead thumb is how it forces the trail wrist into maxed out extension very quickly in the backswing when the pushing down action of the lead hand is used. As metioned here, that maxing out of the trail wrist then forces the trail arm to fold elbow down, the same biomechanics used by a food server lifting and controlling a heavy tray with LEVERAGE rather than strength. In the golf swing that trail arm folding leverage is what allows the golfer to automatically and effortlessly guide the club up and back down on a path which allows the golfer to stay in balance-not critical for generating power, but essential for consistently accurate ball striking. The biggest faults I see in recreational golfers are: 1) not applying the Vardon style grip correctly and as a result not getting the ideal automatic trail arm action, and; 2) as a result of the club head mass not automatically swinging on the ideal balanced path they must grip the handle with their finger too tightly which inhibits the lag and release which generates the most club head acceleration.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Great description of the Vardon grip! Glad you liked the video 🙌🏻

[@ajhd95]

You have single handedly transformed my golf swing for the better. Takeaway and turning the wheel drill really felt like a break through moment.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

I’m glad I could help!

[@karrivirtavuo]

Great video. Well explained. You have a new subscriber from Finland 🇫🇮 👌🏻

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Awesome, thank you! Always wanted to go to Finland!

[@johnschwartz1536]

Great video Giles on how to set the wrists to create an effortless swing! Although I'm not always consistent with this routine, I feel it is a good one. It is definitely effortless and very productive! I'm going to archive this for future reference and reminder! Good Job Giles! Keep up the good work!!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Amazing! The key is to take the concept and develop your feel. Hope this helps

[@ahmadghanem2414]

Wow, great tip . I will keep following your coaching for sure

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Awesome, thank you!

[@joer8273]

Freakin GENIUS. My whole life I have done some things with my left hand and others with my right. I throw a ball with my right, but eat and throw a frisbee with my left. My right wrist doesn’t not bow. That’s why I can’t get enough spin in my disc golf forehand. It’s also why I feel so incredibly powerful with my lead left wrist. My trail arm feels so weak when it comes to the golf swing. So finally someone made this concept of wrist cock personal and sensible. Great stuff here and absolutely worth the follow.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

thank you! Glad this video helps, and that you can relate to it

[@jimthomson1892]

Giles, your videos are consistently excellent but this one takes the cake. IMO it’s one of, if not THE BEST instruction videos I’ve seen, as well as very timely for me. First, kudos for acknowledging that there isn’t just one dominant side in a golf swing. I’m a right-handed person (I write, throw, and play racquet sports with my right hand) who plays golf left-handed… Canadian, eh. I find it irritating that most golf instruction presumes that the trail side is a golfer’s dominant side. There is no difference between a left-handed swing and right-handed swing except for the side of the ball on which one stands. There is, however, a massive difference between a right-sided swing and a left-sided swing as you pointed out. Any lessons I’ve taken that required my left side (my trail side) to be dominant have failed. They may have worked on the lesson tee and for a few holes in the next round but in the heat of battle the naturally dominant side (right side for me) wants to run the show. Precious little golf instruction recognizes that fact. Second, I recently purchased a HackMotion training aid. It’s a genius device and I’ve been slowly making progress with it towards correcting overextension in my lead wrist both at the top of my swing and at impact. After seeing your suggestion to push the lead hand down toward the trail big toe, I tried it in my basement training station. Using the HackMotion audio feedback function, I found I was consistently able to keep my lead wrist in the recommended ranges both at the top and at impact without any unnatural-feeling manipulation. Your timing couldn’t have been better. Thank you and keep up the great work my friend!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Wow everything you said in here is spot on and like you said I don’t know many coaches that talk about dominate sides. Might be worth me doing a full swing video on this topic. The other great thing is the data has back up that you’re doing the correct things which will fill you confidence! Glad you enjoying the content

[@ald7688]

Great demo. 😊

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@jasonwarlond7388]

Watching from Melbourne, Australia. Best advice on KZbin

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thanks for watching! Amazing to think is round the world!

[@stevencrossley1590]

Loughborough England Played golf for 50 year+ many lessons Giles May I thank you You really are very good 🏌🏿‍♂️👍

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Steven! Glad I could help!

[@lenardtan7169]

Excellent Well explained video tips..

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@soy_ari_gutierrez]

Have to train and try this!!! Your explanation is amazing for players like me, being left-handed but playing right-handed.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Amazing! So many golfers are in the same position as yourself so glad it helped!

[@alex_b_brooklyn_yo]

Great drill, but question when I push down with the left hand and pull back with the right i get the proper hinge but i also tend to create a lot of tension as well. Also, can you talk about the release in a second part episode?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

You’ll be maxing it too much! Yes I have plenty of videos

[@Brackloon]

Very nice lesson. Has helped me improve my ball connection hugely. Weirdly though, im 10-15 yards shorter for my mid to long irons using this technique. Hitting the ball very straight, flushing it nicely,but yeah, shorter than before. I'll gladly sacrifice 10 yards or so to be straighter and more consistent, but i was wondering why im losing distance.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Is it coming out flatter?

[@Brackloon]

No, not really. Ball flight pretty similar. For my 3 and 4 irons, a wee flatter alright. Thanks for the reply by the way!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@Brackloon no problem. Could be a few things… clubhead speed might have dropped due to it being a new move, potentially you’re more tense slowing you down, if you’re hitting it flat then you might not be optimised in terms of ball flight or it could have set off a downswing chain reaction

[@Brackloon]

@Gilesgillgolf thanks very much! I guess I just have to gwt used to a new look swing and swimg thoughts. Thanks for the reply mate. It's really helped my ball striking. Currently looking at one of your driver tutorials. Some excellent tuition on display

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@Brackloon I always try and respond to every message so if you have questions always feel free to ask 👍🏻

[@jakegleeson475]

Please, give me a break !!!……total too complicated BS

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Not bs and you should listen to this. It will help your game

[@thomasnguyen584]

Hello Love the videos! I do have a question in general for anyone. What are my wrists and forearms to do on the down swing before impact? Does it stay in the same position during the back swing or does it release a little bit to get on the down swing to get back to impact position.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

The forearms are rotating, the wrist are down cocking & also gradually releasing the angles

[@thomasnguyen584]

@@GilesgillgolfThank you! So much, let’s hope it improves my consistency

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@thomasnguyen584 good luck. Also check out some of my release videos

[@thomasnguyen584]

Thanks and will do! I love the videos because it’s simplified and the illustrations really help. I never thought to look at release videos dor my wrist issues. Always thought it was at impact or down swing. I’ll start binging away 😅

[@phananthony1362]

Thank you Giles on the explanation. For driver, do we also set the wrist the same way as irons?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes the same way. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@davecarlson6836]

You have to be the greatest explained and demonstrator on You Tube. Thank you so much!@

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!!

[@mickritchie1815]

Good old UK 🇬🇧

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Love it!

[@stevetierney2630]

Thanks Giles, for emphasising, that as a right side dominated player, I can concentrate on pulling up with my right hand. The left hand push down (only), just wasn't working for me and I'd lose other aspects of the swing by doing so.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Great! Glad I can help you focus on the right things

[@rodneychong7072]

I've been basically using this method for years, nobody demonstrates & explains this like you excellent, I'm in Australia

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Fantastic!

[@paulhedges3084]

I will give this a try next time at the range. Do u do same with driver

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes you do

[@paulhedges3084]

​@@Gilesgillgolfwas at range the day. This is dynamite, hopefully I can take it out on the course

[@Cornish_Maid]

Hi Giles, I’m a 66 year young woman, and have a lot of difficulty in releasing the club due to excessive pain in my left shoulder (arthritis). I’m thinking it might be easier for me if I could release like Tommy fleetwood. Would you be able to demonstrate this in a video for me please. Thanks in advance. Melissa

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Hi Melissa, over already done that in a video earlier. Check out my release video

[@fraserlawson8522]

Watching from New Zealand. Very, very useful video.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

The other side of the world! That’s awesome!

[@Peter-to1si]

This is your first video I have ever watched, it was recommended as I have watched an insane amount of videos, I have been playing on and off recreationally for 20 years and have never hit a draw, I mean never, I was told to stick with my natural fade, BS, my driver was a slicing nightmare, I am now hitting draws AND ONLY DRAWS with my driver, increased distance and roll out, I will be back to finish this comment after finishing my happy dance, I HIT A DRAW, I HIT A DRAW.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad I could help Peter! 🙌🏻

[@Shakinmyhead503]

When I practice ive been experimenting with push down feeling but had no idea where to focus the motion so big thanks for this instruction

[@Gilesgillgolf]

No problem! Glad I could help!

[@jeffsimeone2768]

This works well about 6i and down. Longer clubs is a disaster. Driver is a mess. Not sure why?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

The longer clubs it takes longer to ingrain but stick with it and it’ll click

[@jeffsimeone2768]

Thanks Giles! Will do.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@jeffsimeone2768Keep me posted!

[@Ipdex]

Absolutely brilliant explanation, tks brother

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad I could help!

[@cgvagf]

Best video I've ever seen on wrist movement. Thanks Giles!! I've been hitting my drives farther with that thoracic extension move, it's a work in progress. I'm 62, and I've bombed a few 300 yarders though.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Sounds like things are coming together in your game! Glad I can help

[@fabianreid3265]

Powerful!!!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

100%

[@Mark-bj9gt]

I think I watched a few too many one piece takeaway videos and took it to far, to the point I barely have any wrist hinge at all. I am thinking that right wrist move will help me big time, as I get no compression what so ever out of my irons right now

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Definitely a common issue I see happen all the time

[@kevsstream6349]

Maintain angles really opened some doors at the range today. Great lesson, thanks.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad I could help!

[@craigg2058]

Canada, and just subscribed from watching this one vid. I get torn between setting my wrists like this or instead more of a one piece takeaway where my wrists don’t set till a bit later (hasn’t be working consistently). Are most tour pro’s actively pushing down on the handle like this?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Great to hear you’re watching from Canada! Different players think of different things but yes some will do for sure

[@nomancricket]

Really great Instruction. Just curious to know don't sure how short game changes don't effect on long game. I think it do. So for Victor changing club face and upper body forward will show an effect on long game?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Oh 100% it will affect the long game. Often if you want to make a swing change then your best bet is to start with short shots and build up

[@nomancricket]

@@Gilesgillgolf Yeah. Thanks for clarifying.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@nomancricket No problem!

[@openstenosis]

I love this, however this is classic feel v Real. G keeps pushing the handle down for the early wrist set In rehearsal mode then when he hits the ball there’s no early wrist hinge at all!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

I don’t like an early wrist set for my game. Don’t copy what I do. Take the info & blend it too your game

[@Shakinmyhead503]

And do you do this motion with drivers as well?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes you do 👍🏻

[@DIOS10]

Mate, i action what you say, as in push down with left hand and all we get is cupped left wrist, which is death zone. So what we bloody missing ?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

You’ve got to still set it back with the trail hand. The push down gets the club upwards, the trail hand helps control the face

[@matthewhall9921]

Great video Giles. Are you familiar with Joe Dante's teaching on the early wrist set ? What you discuss here has some familiarity with that but I actually prefer the feels that you describe (i.e. push back to big toe). Thanks

[@Gilesgillgolf]

I’m not no. Just to be clear this is how the wrists work. Doesn’t mean you have to set them early. You can set them later but in this fashion

[@matthewhall9921]

@@Gilesgillgolf Thanks - and agree I prefer the wrists to set naturally in the backswing as part of the shoulder turn rather than preset early.

[@baldurhermannsson9413]

Great White North ... Iceland.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Amazing place!

[@Blazeweed-nd9ok]

Is this same for driver?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes it is

[@ST-xg3gy]

Do you apply this to 50 to 100 yard shots as well? And driver? Thanks!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes you do

[@David-ey9jg]

The left thumb up teaching really messed me up. Thanks for sorting it.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

I definitely would agree with you

[@mhp1298]

Thank you very very much for this outstanding lesson!!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

You're very welcome!

[@trebligsolava]

Excellent , detailed explanation of the takeaway and proper wrist tilt . Best explanation that I’ve seen yet ! Great work !

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HarrisonGowers]

Great video as always!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@robmoon6442]

You are the ONLY golf coach I have ever heard (and I’m saturated in the learnings of most!) offer any guidance for left hand do I ant, right handed golfers such as myself…. You’re an absolute star!!!!!

[@robmoon6442]

I’m in South wales. Da iawn :)

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Every golfer is different so it’s important the info is open for everyone. Glad it came across that way

[@robmoon6442]

@@Gilesgillgolf if I see that lateral view and ease you dovetailed into that…. Others will too. Uniquely superb.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@robmoon6442 thank you so much!

[@aratipramod7538]

How far the club has to travel in takeaway before I start the push down theory with left hand

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Only about a foot but it’s something that happens as the club is on the move. Don’t cheat it and push down while the club is in a stationary position

[@aratipramod7538]

Can I set my wrist this early in the longer clubs like the Driver and woods? Will it have any bearing on the swing plane or width of the swing?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@aratipramod7538 yes you can and if you do it correctly it’ll get you on a great swing plane with good width

[@HarrisonGowers]

Manchester, England

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Awesome!

[@TaskersFishingAdventures]

Hi, does this work with all clubs including woods and driver in particular please? Thanks

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes works for all clubs

[@TaskersFishingAdventures]

@@Gilesgillgolf thank you I believe this has really helped my game I’m playing for the first time on course tomorrow but the only objective is to work on this every swing! Thanks again awesome

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@TaskersFishingAdventures good luck!

[@rickthomsen5857]

Giles, can this be used with the driver too?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes it can

[@jeffreygoss8109]

Really good info. It’s nice to see something different.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@DerhythM]

Hi Giles, my mentor told me to actually open more clubface (more cup wrist) because my iron speed was slow (~75 mph) by open clubface give me higher flight and can make it stop on the green. Should i stay a lil cupped? Or bow my wrist for lower flight which one do u recommend? Thanks!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes if you don’t have a huge amount of speed I’d work back to more of a neutral position

[@nycabilifeisgreat9768]

BRILLIANTLY DESCRIBED! Thanks! Can’t wait 2 work on this instruction at my 55+ community course in San Jose Ca ! LOL!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Amazing! I hope this is the difference maker!

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

While there are constants in the golf swing, the WRISTS are not one of them. Some golfers hinge early, others like LPGA Hall of Famer Nancy Lopex, and greats like Steve Steve sticker basically "dead hand" the club with no hinge.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Go check out my latest video on wrist hinge

[@thomasnguyen584]

Hey! Would you be able to make a video on how the forearms/wrists work on the down swing to impact and then release. Sorry I’m a brand new player and been just obsessed with learning and improving. My biggest flaw right now is consistent contact. I’m confused on how to roll my forearms and release my wrist set before impact or some other coaches mention to get into P6 formation and just rotate through without using any arms or wrist. Thank you for being extremely helpful

[@Gilesgillgolf]

I have some great videos on the release

[@golfnaples5914]

69 years old 4 handicap. Shot 72 yesterday after watching this video. In addition to your insights, be aware that when you push down with left and pull back with right, the "downward" centered load is extremely powerful and my "over the top" tendency did not disappear, thus some pulls and slices. Many of my swings did not shallow coming down. Please comment on transition from top . I just subscribed to your channel Giles and thanks.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

The wrist set won’t affect the over the top. I have videos on the over the top so check them out but there are a multitude of different reasons why you could do that

[@Jonathanmorganguitar]

As a lefty who plays righty, my problem is the release. Can't seem to get it right

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Watch my chicken wing video as that will help massively with this!

[@findsumrun]

@@Gilesgillgolfwould this apply to a right handed person who plays left hand - I get “stuck” in the transition from back to downswing 😢

[@findsumrun]

I feel your pain!!! Same here

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@findsumrun yes it would

[@grahamsymonds1571]

I lost my swing for the last six months and couldn’t get it back. Couple of weeks back I started doing this out of desperation and began hitting amazing shots. I wasn’t sure if this was correct or just another manipulation to get by, so thank you so much for validating. Very clear to the point… subscribed! One thing, sometimes I get the feeling my hands aren’t on the grip properly. Sometimes too strong or weak, can’t figure that out. Can you do a video on how they go on and feel, especially with the driver and woods. As the clubs get longer the feeling changes?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

So the grip should feel the same no matter what club you’re using. I do have a video on the grip so be sure to check that out

[@AaronxNg]

What a great video Giles!!! I can compress the crap out of the ball, but the angles of attack spray left and right, this drill and the pushing motion helped me with pace and over all strike dramatically! Thank you so much. This is one of the best, effective and simplified videos I’ve ever watched.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Glad it helped you Aaron

[@rayrapp8929]

Thanks Giles, nice work. Do you think that pushing the club away with the left shoulder like McIlroy as opposed to pulling it away encourages that wrist set or not?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Makes no difference in wrist set 👍🏻

[@chrissouchak3190]

Excellent, very simple and very helpful…

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Chris!

[@kevb4333]

Hi Giles, would this apply to driver and woods?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes it would

[@MrEric0822]

Clear, concise teaching. Great job! (BTW, to achieve the same thing, I tell myself to turn the top of my left hand down toward the ground on the takeaway. This bows my left wrist and keeps me from rolling to the inside, which is what I constantly fight.)

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Great! I love that swing thought. If it works then that is the most important thing

[@joannaespley6035]

I've played golf for 57 years and done the opposite but will embark on your theory - like it - thanks😊

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Hope this helps!

[@BoloFrancis]

Loving your fresh new content. Very detailed, great drills and explanations. Quick question! Do you have to pay for your online tuition in dollars rather than £ as that is all that appears to show on the page ?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! So I set my prices in dollars but the app auto changes it to wherever you are in the world

[@Roman-od3iy]

I am new to your channel and I can tell you that you explain things better than most in the industry. Great job and I am already seeing results from this specific video.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Welcome aboard! Thank you so much! Glad to hear you’re enjoying the videos and are seeing the results!

[@Roman-od3iy]

@@Gilesgillgolf All the way from Naples, Florida

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@Roman-od3iy wow now that is an amazing golfing destination right there!

[@leighdavies9850]

Hi, I'm in South Wales, does this setting of the wrists work with the driver and fairway woods thanks

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes it does it just won’t happen as quickly as the shaft is longer

[@leighdavies9850]

@@Gilesgillgolf thank you, your video instructions are really good and easy to understand 👍👍

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@leighdavies9850 thank you! Glad you’re enjoying them!

[@mh_golfer]

Great breakdown, I have gotten a lot better the last few years but kept telling my coach that I just don't understand how the wrists are supposed to work and it has led to a lot of inconsistencies and hurt my power. I would try to keep my left wrist flat or bowed at the top of my swing but it always feels like I am fighting it on the downswing.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Hope this adds clarity to how the wrists are supposed to work

[@joannaespley6035]

Somerset, West Country. have struggled closing the club on takeaway so will try this!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Hope this helps!

[@davewinter1350]

Thank you so much I am a left-handed player, right side dominant and that’s just made perfect sense ps 🇬🇧

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Amazing! Glad this clicked and made sense!

[@Infinite.Light.]

Just wanted to leave a comment and say thank you, have only found your channel today and only watched two videos and they were both really good, love the way you deliver the concepts and lessons, try not to subscribe to too many channels but you’ve got a new subscriber mate. Top man.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Glad you like the videos! Hope your game improves as a result

[@jonathanmercer4779]

Brit in Florida, great video, 73 yo and I felt like a kid again after using your excellent video, thank you!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Amazing! That’s awesome to hear

[@peterbeach5394]

Penang, Malaysia

[@Gilesgillgolf]

That’s amazing!! Hope you’re enjoying the content

[@Truequalityedits]

I love what you said about the dominant side of the body. I’ve always said the left arm is the swinging arm and the right arm is the firing arm(for right handed golfers). This is difficult for a lot of right handed golfers because their left side of the body is like a new born calf. It’s all about thinking about it correctly in the mind and then executing.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Exactly! We all feel the same movement differently so it is hard to generalise a feel like you said

[@jeevst]

Are you thinking about your right wrist swinging down and releasing in the downswing as well as a right dominant m? Or your left shoulder?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Do I or should you? I don’t and whether you should depends on what you do in your swing

[@Norcam47]

Beautiful Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Amazing! Always wanted to go!

[@JavyGwaltney3]

I've struggled with this for a while, constantly hitting slightly blocked shots. Can't wait to get out on the range to try this out.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Hope it helps straighten your ball flight!

[@cackface1]

Is this a gradual feel or do we want to immediately push down towards ground while adding extension on trail hand?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Gradual feel

[@peterguildford2133]

Very interesting. I was trying this out at the range today. One of my shots with my pitching wedge carried 142 yards and ended up at 150 yards! 😯 ball speed of 103 mph, launch angle 23 deg, height of 24 yards with a landing angle of 41 deg. My standard PW carries 108 yards, max distance 112 yards. launch angle 26 deg. My question is what should my optimum launch angle be? What should I be aiming at? I know it is variable for each club. My best shot with my PW was equalling my standard 7 iron shot!!!! Unbelievable but it was only one in 5 shots the others totalled out at 131 yards. Im living in NZ😃

[@Gilesgillgolf]

That’s still a big jump in your overall average! Now it’s time to grove the move. Good luck

[@peterguildford2133]

Another question, does this only apply to irons or can you use this with your driver too?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@peterguildford2133 Applies with all clubs

[@agmd1]

The trail wrist is the dominant wrist for right and left sided dominant players (other than Phil)

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes unless you get a left hand dominant golfer who is a lefty (reverse for right handed)

[@nigelrawbone6954]

Hi Giles I am in Swansea west Wales

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Some great courses down there!

[@dmacd7514]

Best video on wrist action in golf swing Other video are real god but this one covers everything you need to know

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@michaeledwards3905]

Thank you Giles! This helped me greatly with my game dropped 2 shots within a few weeks.. I am from the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Fantastic! Great to hear it’s lowering your scores. Would love to visit there one day

[@michaeledwards3905]

@@Gilesgillgolf anytime just let me know. We have a few courses on the island….

[@gillam2001]

I get too lateral on my backswing. I don't look at many KZbin videos but this one applies because of the down motion and wrist set. I'm in South Carolina. Thanks.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad it helped!

[@edwardmckallen98]

Is it the same for the driver ?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes it is