How to FIRE the hips in the GOLF SWING - Game Changer Move

[@williamstclair8635]

At age 75, I took up golf this summer. As I have sought to develop a consistent swing I took a couple of lessons from a "pro". I played several times a week, and then looked here and there on the net for help. I heard the term "rotation" often, and so there I was ... turning my shoulders, turning my hips ... and scarcely able to hit an iron at all that wasn't topped. I took the lessons of this video to the range today and the difference was amazing. Thank you Danny!

[@robinh4626]

Danny: “Have you ever wondered why you struggle...” Always me: “Yes, HELP!!”

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Robin

[@chrisfisher6633]

Highlight of the week again - how sad! but a brilliant video My wife has forgiven me for the rocking board drill - now she is going to be wondering why i am thrusting my hips whilst making the coffee!!

[@DanielMaude]

hilarious 😂

[@grahamhibbs5616]

Best online coach by a longway. Love the way he presents the content.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support Graham

[@philbothe1]

Man this is exactly what I needed to hear! I just couldn’t keep from standing up in my swing to save my life. I was staying in posture and rotating better than ever at the range today. Got a lot of work to do but feel like I’m on the right path! Thank you!!

[@michaelsherry6364]

Super video Danny. Been playing with a pronounced closed stance for the last few years. In my seventies now and playing well, find you get plenty rotation going back but not so much going forward 🤔

[@DanielMaude]

the more you close your stance the less it will open on the way through. It's more important to complete your turn as we get older that to get the hips opening up

[@supertenchung2413]

Dear Danny, there is not much shallowing club video from you, would you please share your opinion about this? Some kind of artificial movement such as external rotation right elbow? Is it really helpful for good swing?

[@DanielMaude]

I just don’t think it helps to encourage golfers to do this. If you aren’t shallowing the golf club I believe it’s more important to understand why that is as opposed to artificially trying to put a club there

[@ricodegranby]

FANTASTIC Danny. You're a golf simplification guru 😃So happy to have your videos. What I like is that work can be done at home. When the body is relaxed and is working well (like when we walk) it's so easy to have a simple and efficient swing. Big thanks. Hope to come from France to Canterburry to see you after the covid crisis. Catapult and Elvis addict for sure now 😎

[@robertcarroll9381]

How do You avoid over the top when the lead hip is Turning behind you? This is my death move...please explain...

[@DanielMaude]

Most come over the top because they turn their hips open before they have transferred there weight back on to their front foot.

[@grahamhilldrup1256]

I like the way that the golf swing in these training videos is clearly segmented, and the targeted focus of each drill. Thank you so much for providing such great material and improving my understanding of swing mechanics.

[@tomsteggall1]

Thanks for this Danny, do you have some exercises to really get the hips opening up? I have neglected flexibility so i need to get on it now!

[@DanielMaude]

The key is not to try, I have a video coming in about 8 days explaining all

[@maeu59]

Good video but I just don’t like the term fire the hips because most people think firing the hips as a violent turn which leads to back problems.

[@DanielMaude]

I agree, I try to concentrate on how you use. the ground during the video

[@eduardofg7356]

Dear Danny..what it is the right hand action?...I been taught that the left arm acts and the left arm just for "salute". Can you clarify that?

[@DanielMaude]

I believe it all depends what feels best for you

[@rogerpriest2368]

What simulator setup are you using? I sent see a launch monitor. Is that a Trackman in the back or a Uneekor on the ceiling. Really nice one way or the other.

[@DanielMaude]

Trackman 4 Roger

[@pastramiking6874]

Would you agree that the hips start the backswing and the downswing?

[@DanielMaude]

It’s more important to know what starts the golf swing for you. It’s more of a feeling than what’s actually real

[@rortys.kierkegaard9980]

ABSOLUTELY! Tiger and Jack both thought the hips ‘pulled back’; rotation wasn’t a notion… this works because physics operates in ‘straight-line forces’. Pushing and pulling anything requires it. A ‘circular’ motion is the result of straight-line forces acting on a lever, like a ferris wheel. In the back swing, pull your right hip as far back, or a deep, as you can. On the downswing, pull your left hip back as far, or as deep, as you can (for righties)

[@rldadbob1]

In your last video you said you don’t fire the hips. Which one is it. Fire or not to fire? Sounds like double talk to me.

[@DanielMaude]

Just a thumbnail? You will see in the video how I explain how the hips move

[@jesperfrydensbergrasmussen349]

After a few years playing as a teenager, I have been a green fee golfer for almost 30 years struggling on the course. Last year I joined a club and started training again. My aim was to understand the swing and feel it better. I have now followed Danny Maudes videos for a while and I must say that it amazes my how he locks up the understanding for the areas around the golfswing which I have struggled with. The videos released by Danny over the recent 6 months has simply just answered my questions in a brilliant way. I have been able to use the understanding to develop my swing, the feel is developing, I am getting much more consistent shots and I cannot wait to get on the course again. Thank you, Danny.

[@davemalek8242]

I have struggled with early extension and hoping this will help finally get me in the right feelings. I am going to try and use the Force Pedals. Thanks Danny. I really enjoy your approaches in combination with Mike Adams views as well.

[@DanielMaude]

You are so welcome Dave

[@billswitzer1516]

Brilliant stuff Danny!! Thank you for the commitment that you have to this community. A lot of people mentioned this below, and rightfully so, You are the man! You have a good week as well.

[@DanielMaude]

I love the community we have established Bill, really appreciative

[@gordonsteen5560]

Just like pulling the starter4 cord on a lawnmower

[@DanielMaude]

👌

[@randymahony8157]

Wow Danny 460k subscribers!! I remember when you first started. You're doing a great job with instruction. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much Randy, I can’t quite believe it when I see it

[@jaylevzi7293]

LOL Danny with a wide open stance, just getting the feel, and puts it 4ft from the flag LOL But the hips are a problem for me, as I can clear on the backswing, but getting through the ball is not so easy.

[@DanielMaude]

Im sure I can help with this going forward 👍

[@jaylevzi7293]

@@DanielMaude You are already helping me a great deal Danny, can't thank you enough.

[@gtflyer]

Once again, making what some seem to make a move complicated, Danny makes it very simple. Very well done Danny.!

[@DanielMaude]

Much appreciated, hope it’s a good start to your weekend

[@johnritchie8336]

Ah, when the old masters talked about 'footwork' they really meant hipwork. These drills are so easy to follow and that right foot slightly back adjustment always improves my strike. Thanks Danny. Great stuff as ever.

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure John, have a great weekend

[@kevinfotsch6421]

Looks like that procedure will open up your power band

[@DanielMaude]

👍

[@alangoudie2299]

Thank you for another excellent video & very helpful practice plan. Have you thought of using your clear practice plans as the cornerstone of an illustrated coaching book? If you included Laura's coaching sessions you could be on to a winner. Probably it might take up too much of your valuable time. I only wish I had been able to have had your help when I started golf. For many years I struggled with lessons trying to teach me to play like a young ,super flexible golf professional. Your subscribers probably do NOT realise how lucky they are to learn how to play golf the easy Danny Maude way. Renewed thanks for transforming my game & wanting to continue playing. Best wishes to Laura & your children.

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind thank you Alan, I may just do that at some point.

[@troutslayer6769]

Great video...been battling early extension

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help

[@edoardoramella830]

Thanks Danny! By this drill I got wider swing arc and consistent impact.

[@DanielMaude]

Excellent Edoardo

[@jeffreymoss4257]

Great video Danny. I am still looking for the video where you mention keeping the shoulder square at impact as opposed to turning them dramatically. This was about 9 months or year ago. Let me know if there is some way I can find it. Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Will see what I can do 👍

[@mickbanks969]

This may be the exercise for me referring to using the hips.

[@DanielMaude]

👌

[@CapnBud15]

Been struggling with my irons lately. Everything has been going to the right 30-40 yards. I found out my club face it open because I’m not using my hips. As soon as I started firing my hips, I hit them dead straight. I’ve built up a few bad habits so it’s tough to get my hips into it now. Thanks for the video!

[@RS-do1of]

Danny- great rolling of your ‘r’ at 2:32. Great lesson as well.. many thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@curragh100]

How do you avoid extending the hips into the ball on the downswing while maintaining balance, especially as you try to build swing speed?

[@DanielMaude]

It comes from good rotation in the backswing and downswing.

[@deal1619]

Hey Danny. You coach with your heart , hard to come by. Love this video but I'm still very very puzzled with this hip move both ways which i understand. If thats the move, when and where does the arm and wrist come into place to whip it for arm extension /release if the whole downswing is so fast? How to train this move in conjunction with the hip move? Thank you for your patience

[@nordanviken4666]

How do I shift weight?

[@richardjames5700]

That was great Danny a really good description and I'm in the camp of misunderstanding what I thought was a good hip turn and rotation - this is going to change my swing and ball striking - I think you are the best golf tutor on KZbin for sure!

[@garyfarmer5855]

Great video Danny - I have used this move by moving my right leg and it works fantastic. Plus it stops my slice. Keep up the useful tips that really work.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great Gary, thanks for taking the time to share

[@davidcollins7321]

I have been desperately searching for someone to help me with stopping my slide in my swing. This is a great starting point and can already feel my shots getting crisper. Would be excited to see a video talking about how to apply more force/power into that weight shift once the basics are hammered down. :)

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it was helpful david

[@gonzalov.9748]

Thanks as usual, Danny. Would you say that the backswing starts by pushing to the front your left leg or by pulling back your right leg?

[@DanielMaude]

Push off the front

[@rodgalilee7946]

Another great "let it go" video. Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure, thanks again 👊🏻

[@TheRich000007]

As a feel do you have the hips drive the backswing or does the torso cause the hips to load then fire?

[@DanielMaude]

I would say it starts in the ground and works upward

[@TheRich000007]

It appears sometimes that some pros turn their torso into a braced right leg and it appears their hips don’t move until the torso turns close to the top of the backswing which loads the right hip. I’m sure they are gripping the ground but are they starting the swing with the torso? I’ve mentally tried both ways. When I use the ground and hips to start the swing my arms feel more relaxed however less control. When I start the swing with the upper triangle and eventually load the hip I might not have as much separation as the other way but it feels like I have more control. Any thoughts?

[@josephmarolla3438]

Great explanation. Wondering why when I clear my left hips by straightening my left leg I sometimes hit the equator of the ball instead of hitting down. Not sure why that happens.

[@DanielMaude]

May be because you don’t get the pressure over the lead foot early enough in transition

[@daveweedall4505]

Good morning Danny, belting video mate . My hips are my biggest problem, to busy concentrating on my top half and forget about hip rotation. Cheers stay well mate

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Dave, all the best

[@wayneyoung146]

I have a very slow backswing And then I just fire the hips with loose arms dropping the right shoulder down

[@xavier7406]

Swing as you Walk 😃 once again Danny you show your ability to simplify the golf swing Great video ! 👌🏻

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Xav, all the best

[@alex_b_brooklyn_yo]

Danny, my friend is who low handicapper says for him it feels like letting a rubber band go. i dont get that feeling and maybe a smidge in this drill you did. What do you think about the rubber band comment? is that a good feel?

[@jamesdixon4770]

Great way to show the role of the hips in the swing. Awesome, Danny!!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you James, all the best

[@trevorcashmore888]

Great content and informative coaching session Danny I think this is major for everyone really like this it’s wake up time for the hips getting the feeling is the way forward.

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Trevor, have a great weekend

[@9zhivago]

It’s hard for me to figure out how to both get the hips out of the way WHILE also generating power with the hips. Would love some guidance on that.

[@antfooo]

I just watched your video and now I have the confidence to play in the PGA

[@andrefecteau]

"the hips neither lead nor impede the swing"...Bobby Jones, don't do this, you will ruin your back...just stay supple in your lower body, you cannot focus on the swing if you think about your hips...yes eventually you need to learn to rotate your hips but they should not be used to swing the club or arms. Look at Tiger, he did and he nearly lost it all.... btw if you raise your hands over your shoulder on the back swing you will ruin your back...trust me as you get older you will care.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely, the hips don’t move because you try to move them they move because of what you do with the feet

[@andrefecteau]

@@DanielMaude thank you, yes, they are just a compliment to the swing, they don't move the club, not that they cant but it's very unnatural...the hands and arms swing the club

[@andrefecteau]

@@DanielMaude well very few amateurs will ever have control of the lower body and know how it moves in the swing, it pretty much separates pros from everyone else... folks I've hit over 10 million practice shots in my 36 years of golf, I hit everyday here in FL ...that is what it takes to be great. That is the problem with golf

[@andrefecteau]

@@DanielMaude Danny, what is not taught in golf is "swing plane"...most people are trying to swing down the line of flight, or the Y plane...once you learn to swing on the curved Z plane everything makes sense...it's the body tilt that throws people, they cannot feel the turning of the body, you and me know we have to turn and eventually it's just our natural swing, but this "turning, esp from a lead right player" is very misunderstood If folks out there wanna feel a turn, make a left handed swing. Asked a pro friend what was his swing thought on 1st Tee at US Open? "make a good turn" was his immediate reply

[@dylanopenshaw5594]

This is the exact drill I was looking for after my lesson yesterday

[@zinadeabreu9454]

I have greatly improved my swing thanks to your great tips. I presently struggle more with reaching more distance, both with irons and driver. Also I keep missing the right directions. Thanks sooooo much for your amazing help.

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure, really happy to do so

[@fatlad0834]

Never realised until I started watching you how important the leg work/lower body is in a golf swing !! thanks Danny just can’t wait to start hitting balls !!!

[@DanielMaude]

Not long now 😁

[@JeffPassageCPA]

Fantastic lesson video, Danny! The pieces are starting to come together - THANKS TO YOU!!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great, really happy to hear that

[@Willie-t5409]

Yep - "fire the hips"....there are times when I want to fire them and get some new ones. Seriously, I really like how this drill lays out the process of getting the hips in the cleared position in both the backswing and downswing. It also shows how the flow of the torso works with this to "coil" itself to help store and release the power for effective golf swings. I have been working with the right foot back and it has helped with the open face. I am working now on getting the front hip to clear to allow full follow-thru. This lesson is the perfect step by step method for getting there....great lesson again Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great Willie, keep with the steps and you will get there

[@Beejaroni]

Hits two phenomenal shots, no big deal for Danny! Great video man!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support Brad, 👊🏻

[@cliveseatter7882]

Great video Danny! Started playing 3 months ago and struggling for consistency with my Irons, hope that this drill will help with my swing feeling more fluid.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how it goes

[@dennishammer8537]

Great advice. Always informative and educational. Hip mobility exercises are also an important key. Thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Dennis

[@davidpollard3921]

Another great video with simple meaningful drills. Can't wait to get back on the course and put all your recent videos into practise Stay well

[@DanielMaude]

hopefully not long now David

[@timkelly7714]

Danny, I am hitting a dead straight pull. What is going wrong?

[@DanielMaude]

Path is out to in and the club face is square to that path. Need to work on getting the path more towards the target which for you will feel life to the right for a right handed

[@timkelly7714]

@@DanielMaude Thank you Danny. That certainly is the way that swing feels. Hard to believe I can get the club face so square to that line. Wish I could hit it down the fairway, it certainly goes a long way!

[@50StatesGolfer]

So,where is this Wentworth Course? Local to you or just picked off of the computer? Looks fun.

[@waynepark4430]

Once the snow leaves I have to give this a go. I love the way you simplified the process. This should help my lack of flexibility.

[@DanielMaude]

Really hope so Wayne, all the very best

[@matski2461]

Perfect start to the day, golf tip from Danny to hit the G spot followed by PGA at Pebble. It doesn’t get much better.

[@DanielMaude]

Awesome to have you here, have a great weekend

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Your lesson have tremendously improved my game. Thank you.

[@silentrecon487]

Watched this earlier this week, played twice since. Hit several drives 250+ and a couple at 280. Before I was lucky to get 220. This was such a simple drill and has helped a ton!

[@DanielMaude]

Well done👍

[@kevinscala4303]

new golfer here - one of danny's other rotation/weight shift videos literally took me from frequently whiffing to striking the ball EVERY time. amazing instruction that doesn't cloud your mind with so many swing thoughts

[@DanielMaude]

So happy to help Kevin

[@jimbaynes327]

Another great lesson. Done in a simple but explicit way. Thank you .

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Jim, all the very best

[@davidblower9279]

Another great video Danny! Over the last few weeks you’ve really helped me to understand the importance of co-ordinated movement of the lower body in the golf swing. I believe I fell in to the category you describe as being ‘too rigid at set set up’ and ‘stuck in posture’ so have really taken on board comments like ‘let it go’, ‘feeling of almost being out of control’, ‘legs work in lines (the walking analogy). Hoping I can put this in to practice as you have certainly installed the need to be more free flowing in your swing to generate that all important power and club head speed!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you David, really pleased you have the essence of what I’m trying to put across

[@leecollier1746]

I have been using the trail foot back technique for the last few rounds I've played. It has helped tremendously, I have hit more fairways and picked around 25 yards with driver. Thanks for the videos.

[@Koboltgolf]

It's so easy to swing down your hands before those hips have started to turn, do you have any video concerning that?

[@easyswing007]

I enjoy your instruction so much, easy to understand for us seniors. I struggled for the last few years since I had hip replacement and now the swing is a lot easier now.👍

[@DanielMaude]

That’s brilliant to hear, thanks for taking the time to share

[@Johnlee-jy9hu]

Always great Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure John

[@mccsnackin]

I’m watching this for disc golf first, and ball golf second.

[@frankpugh68]

Great video. I’ve been working on hip rotation in the downswing and this is a good perspective.

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help Frank

[@stevenmarkthomas2335]

Danny your way of teaching really clicks with me keep up the great work

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help Steven, thank you

[@Sansfaim]

Great video Danny, I always seem to struggle with that ”bridge” move. Malaska has a cool drill to feel this. He sets out a line of balls and walks along the line hitting them one after the other, but instead of doing this the conventional way, he walks backwards. Not easy to do but really gives the sensation of the hips going back.

[@DanielMaude]

Like that one 👍

[@blitzbuffet8414]

When you have the “ah-ha” moment when you watch something! This really helps me understand when my friends tell me to clear my hips!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great 😀

[@samhowl1152]

Yeah, it's always an aha moment until you get to the course and it winds up not helping at all. So many times I've thought, this feels great. It'll really add power, but everytime it's the same. It's a bummer.

[@rolirolster]

This is perfect, it answer's a question I had a while back. I was at the range and ended up doing the first part of this drill by accident. I found that when I stepped back with my trail foot, I was getting a really nice strike and drawing the ball. I can now complete the drill, so thanks! By the way, good to see you striking at full power again, you seemed to have recovered well.

[@DanielMaude]

Almost there, thanks for asking

[@georgeoreilly7016]

Oh Daniel... once again. Excellent. Gosh I'd love to play golf with you some day. Better still , I'd love to have played golf golf with you when I was in my thirties. Sigh.

[@DanielMaude]

One day George, all the best

[@dixontj936]

I like the walking analogy.

[@DanielMaude]

acts as a great routine before you play the shot too

[@brettcoleman6467]

Hey Danny, did not see the home practice guide on firing the hips through, and you help me out?

[@tianahodge]

Hello Danny, I find your instructions so clear, not like those waffle Americans, you get to the point. Thank you so much. I too took up golf at 75 like the man in the comments below and I'm enjoying it.

[@DanielMaude]

@tianahodge thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@GavinHablewitz]

clutch video dan

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support

[@JamesRoss-b7o]

I find it hard to stay in my posture and end up "kicking the hip up" as you call it.

[@jerrysilverman7698]

Your hip movements seem spot on, but the walking analogy is problematical because in walking the arm/shoulder motion is opposite the hip motion. Strangely, I'm picturing starting a lawn mower (twice) with the pull cord attached to my hips.

[@DanielMaude]

Like that too

[@davidk4869]

Danny Maude: simply brilliant and brilliantly simple! Thank you sir!

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure David, thanks for taking the time to comment

[@bachibouzouk28]

Dear Danny, wish I don't ask a silly question, can I use this position, if it works, not only in practice but also a golf course? Bonne St-Valentin à vous et votre entourage😍

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely, a number of my students actually play better this way as it helps them make a fuller backswing

[@johnforbes9342]

I love the way you are able to explain the swing in a simple manner. Thanks for all your tips

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure John, really happy to help

[@manuelfalsarella1810]

Excellent video as usual Danny ! ! ! Happy frozen golfing weekend from Italy 🇮🇹 Always on the course, no matter of the temperature !!! Manuel ⛳️🏌️‍♂️👍

[@DanielMaude]

lovely, have a great day

[@clinthead6390]

This is the money drill!

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Clint

[@georgedelaney7085]

I know in the UK you are all locked down. Here in Olympia WA. USA it's knee deep snow. Still when I can working on your videos for months getting legs and hips to drive the swing. Your hip "movement" (not turn) has been a revelation. Much better balance at top and finish.

[@DanielMaude]

Thats great George, all the best

[@rickroche583]

Great stuff yet again Danny....when are you coming to Dubai????? ;)

[@DanielMaude]

Not sure, looking like later in the year now

[@NDW7]

Another great video. Thanks. Not sure if I'm on to something but I wonder whether engaging core, lower abs etc. at address helps tuck pelvis under and massively helps stop an early extension. For me I think I never engaged core at address and so when at transition I would tense up (engage core) so as to hit the ball and then "early extend". So in short, lol, do some sit ups and planks, strengthen core and engage it at address!

[@DanielMaude]

Always worth giving it a go 👍

[@dbaberdeen2453]

Hi Danny, video highlights my biggest fault. Always struggling to get through the ball properly. Can't wait for better weather to try out on the range. Just one observation : watching the pros swing, their right hip rotation seems very limited on backswing?

[@DanielMaude]

It varies, most amateur golfers just won’t be able to make a turn without loving them

[@boydbowman9838]

Simplicity in motion very good drill and excellent visual.Thanks Boyd

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Boyd, all the best

[@tz7439]

I am thinking of doing an online lesson. Guess I have to prepare this by making videos... ;) Cheers from Germany

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely, just need a slo-mo from face in and down the line plus a detailed description of what you would like from the lesson. Contact [e-mail] for more details

[@jeffbates5401]

Danny great video

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Jeff, hope you are well

[@Mark-ry4bo]

Superb, I have done exactly as you describe at the start of your vid, now after all these years I understand and can fix. Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

You're welcome Mark