How to Generate Torque in the Lower Body for a Consistent Golf Swing

Pete has a previous history of playing sports at a high level in particular cricket and is struggling for consistency in his golf - especially with the driver. We facilitated a learning environment for Pete to discover what forces might be required from the longest club in the bag.
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[@edward8009]

I’ll say it again....best golf instruction on KZbin !

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks man 👊

[@andrewdavis5043]

Agreed. Everything makes sense. Love this channel

[@paulwalker8113]

Couldn't have said it any better pal. It's made me realise I have the nailed right foot

[@noodle3872]

I just came across this channel and I’m blown away with the awesome content! I’m a similar build to the fella in the video. I have a similar swing issue so it’s encouraging for me to see his progress from the beginning of the video to the end.

[@GRFGolf]

@@noodle3872 Great to have you with us mate 👍

[@mikebarnard2689]

Top notch, the key that resonated was the golfer felt he had more time to complete his swing... the only time I’ve felt that is doing a step drill... BINGO, understand now how that correlates . I love the absence of rigid golf theory ( good choice of word ?) and just freeing up our body’s natural coordination. BOOM!!💥

[@GRFGolf]

Spot on 👍

[@ggaspord]

It’s great to see the improvement in the span of one KZbin video. Great job Pete.

[@stevebrown5430]

Thanks Marcus. You have a knack of explaining what’s needed to improve your swing in terms that even an old codger like me can understand.

[@GRFGolf]

😂😂 Thanks mate 👊

[@kellymiller7859]

Best instruction I have seen on KZbin and no one is teaching this? If I had this instruction 50 years ago I would probably be a scratch golfer. Great work!

[@martinchadwick9047]

This is my favourite video Marcus, it makes me understand all 3 forces👍

[@hildahudson2344]

What an insight - self sabotage by limiting thoughts like “just keep my head still”! Marcus you really get it! 💡👍🏼

[@grahampaterson3212]

Reading the comments it's amazing how everyone picks up on different ideas from the video that they can use for their swing! Goes to show how individual we all are. For me it was Marcus's comment about the swing being a motion and not a bunch of positions 😀

[@noodle3872]

The huge smiles on everyone’s face says it all!

[@raymondmedemblik5034]

It’s making a lot more sense now.Timing and transition.This video Is the only video you need to watch to understand how the body moves to swing a club “ correctly “ Great video thanks

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks 👊

[@waynecrossland7017]

New to this channel, its a breath of fresh watching someone teach like this nothing else like it on you tube. Keep up the good work 👏 🙌 👍

[@keithruley]

I’m saving my money to come and get a lesson from you Marcus!!! I live in Florida! Thank you for your wonderful, uncanny ability to adapt this system to each person’s natural swing!!!! You are the Man!!

[@jimsilverdale205]

Another great video, been watching videos and practicing. Finally bought full lesson video with Liam and it filled in all the blanks. Its what I really needed and makes it all come together. This one adds to that one bring together and showing how to get that vertical force. Thanks again

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks Jim, really appreciate it 👊

[@wiltshiretraditionalplaste8346]

Would be great to see past students come back and show how much they’ve managed to ingrain the new approach into their game. Just watching the videos has helped my swing and approach so much, great work Marcus 👍

[@grantleslie4298]

💯 agree, was thinking exactly this. Great videos guys!!!

[@starks1974]

I think we may when Liam from Golf Mates comes back for a follow-up. Definitely watch that one and his on-course after, it's a definite improvement and he had controlled draws.

[@wiltshiretraditionalplaste8346]

@@starks1974 I think Liam is the perfect example of someone that may lose the feeling of the motion over time, seems to tinker with his swing a lot! Watching his recent vids he’s definitely got his confidence back and looking forward to watching him post lockdown. Be good to see Dan farfrompar back also 👍

[@alexstankewsky2246]

Love this golf video. I can't wait to get my Zen board. Great work again Marcus.

[@mentalframer]

Honestly Marcus you give to much for FREE in these videos, thank you so much.

[@GRFGolf]

It's great to help people and if this does that then I'm happy. I am noticing more and more coaches copying the exact same language, swing applications and coaching style now and a mention would be appreciated as this has taken a lifetime to create. The main thing is you guys enjoy it 👊

[@ustevep]

@@GRFGolf Yes, I can see your methodologies (shame you cant patent this!) being used by other coaches across the online coaching community, they should at least acknowledge you!

[@GRFGolf]

@@ustevep Thanks, at the end of the day it's about how it's used and nobody is doing that imo. Thanks for your support, really appreciate it 👍

[@philipmartland315]

Just seen a tiktok by Danny Maude using a footboard as a drill for weight shift. Ive asked him to credit Marcus lets see what happens 👍🏻🤣

[@GRFGolf]

@@philipmartland315 Thanks, appreciate it. He's been copying me for ages. Literally brings a video out straight after mine copying my language and unique drills I've designed. I've even dropped some fake terminology in and he's used it 🤣🤣

[@FunkmeisterOfSedgley]

Another brilliant video lesson Marcus. I discovered your channel thanks to Golfmates, and your methods have lit a light bulb. I can't wait to get on the course and start fulfilling my true potential!

[@iancox8619]

Once you’ve got the correct movement pattern for you there’s only one thing you have to think .Your intention where you want that ball to go . Love it !!!

[@rogerfleming8358]

Absolutely fascinating stuff 👍🏻

[@r423sdex]

Makes me happy, seeing him happy.😀

[@GRFGolf]

Sharing the love mate ❤️

[@chubbychequer1512]

Makes me happy knowing your happy

[@grantleslie4298]

💯 🙌🏼

[@n2golf989]

GREAT CONTENT!!!

[@golfwolf525]

Simply the best, Marcus....👌

[@alanferreira6919]

Happy to have found you channel, excellent content. Thank you.

[@GRFGolf]

Thank you 👍

[@shauntowell4138]

This is a great great lesson for me I’m off 5 nothing I do is natural I’ve spent hours and hours at the driving range on path plain shoulder tilt I spent 2 hours working on just my thumb positioning and I get it it’s all about the lower body over the years I’ve heard it called the Elvis move it’s 6am and I’m very excited about trying all this and I wanna book a lesson at zen asap thanks Marcus see you very soon

[@dangemmell9124]

Its great seeing people happy Great work Marcus 👏

[@GRFGolf]

It's what it's all about mate 😊

[@TheTwinSwing67]

Wow! This guy is grasping the free wheeling motion very fast. One of your best videos.

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks, he was brilliant. A former top class cricketer so had the forces but was inhibiting himself with his deliberate positioning of his swing which essentially self sabotaged his ability to utilise them. Basically getting in his own way in a movement sense.

[@TheTwinSwing67]

@@GRFGolf The cricket explains a lot. He did the board drill and managed to start using his lower body instead of the upper body controlling. As most of us do. I need that board to break old habits. Impossible to travel to Donchaster now. :-)

[@ianridge]

Great video Marcus. Great reminder of my lesson with you in August which was a game changer for me. Got another arranged late March, just hoping things will have eased enough by then for it to go ahead. Managed to get on the first pre-order for the Infinity Board and can't wait for it to arrive so I can practice some of these techniques.

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks Ian, hope you're well and looking forward to seeing you late March. Keeping my fingers crossed we're out of lockdown 👍

[@18stags]

At 21:00 that crack of the driver made me sit up and go whoa! I'm off to the course to work on those movements.

[@nicholasdemetriades9154]

Yeah and he's no spring chicken!

[@MrLinney36]

Have to say one of the best golf training channels on here makes so much sense i struggle with movement after years of rugby and kick boxing have damaged my knees which makes me feel i cant swing through...... cant wait to travel from London up there for a lesson to help me finally get some movement in the lower part of my body ..... keep up the great work gents amazing channel

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks very much 👍

[@-TroyStory-]

Love it Love it Love it!!!

[@graydonargast9322]

Absolutely brilliant ! Learned about you from Golf Mates. Subscribed & In the process of watching all bids & getting training aides.

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks golfmate, great to have you with 👍

[@davewatts7444]

Can't wait to see what I have learned on the course

[@keithbowman5679]

Been working with speed sticks and using that free flowing feel along with ZEN philosophy employed on my actual swings. Journey of discovery and one which is showing benefits. What I’m saying is thanks for providing reassurance that it is good to trust your natural ability and that experimentation is essential to development and progress. Keep up the excellent work. 👍

[@GRFGolf]

Top man 👊

[@andrewtrace5093]

Another cracking video marcu

[@mattchiles7631]

So glad I found the channel, so many issues I have I see being resolved on here . Just a shame your not nearer

[@whiskerrub3821]

Thanks for sharing appreciated. I can hardly wait to try out many of the "awakenings" of movements, hopefully before the poor fellow standing by the couch. Happy Lunar New Year. 👍👍

[@dahoop5933]

Is there a setting I can set to automatically thumbs up your content? Every single minute is excellent! :)

[@kevinflaherty4988]

Fantastic lesson. Always learning from your videos

[@GRFGolf]

That's what makes it all worthwhile 👍

[@kevinflaherty4988]

@@GRFGolf hopefully next year I can get over there to see you. I feel a lot of these videos relay to me as well but I find it hard to tech myself.

[@tomfletcher7625]

Brilliant lesson been working hard on increasing my weight transfer and hip rotation on the downswing but still been keeping lower body still on the backswing. This should make it much easier.

[@nicholasdemetriades9154]

Yeah it feels really strange to turn more vertically and into the right heel but it frees up your swing like you are throwing a ball. Weird but gives you so much time to swing through the ball.

[@paulmcintyre9918]

Another great lesson Marcus. Hopefully we can back out on the course soon. I really need some course time now.

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks Paul

[@mrkipling3841]

Lovely, simply lovely!

[@GRFGolf]

👍

[@Flawlessfox]

Epic video!!!!!

[@GRFGolf]

Cheers guys 👊

[@MrLeftyno1]

It really is like cracking a bull whip, the problem for us all is we do the reverse of what we should do, in fact didnt Hogan say if the average golfer did the opposite of what he normally did he would play better golf, another great Video.

[@adriancross4]

Great video

[@GRFGolf]

🙌

[@dancorun6650]

If I lived in the UK I would be calling you for a lesson. I'm getting the idea of what I need to do to free up my golf swing and not get static. Current instruction talks about position A, B etc... I like your teaching that we need to free our body and let it work like it was suppose to and not worry about positions. Thank you for the videos.

[@GRFGolf]

🙌

[@southernsofty7432]

Pete is absolutely ripping that driver. Such an improvement. Really interesting to watch too!

[@GRFGolf]

It sounded awesome at the end and he gained quite a bit of carry but more importantly he got a consistent soft draw 👍

[@themiddleman781]

The look of shock when he hits it well is awesome

[@fatlad0834]

Another great lesson Marcus !! Save some off that magic your going to need it at the end of March !!! 👍

[@GRFGolf]

Plenty of magic dust saved for you mate 👍

[@fatlad0834]

@@GRFGolf I’m chomping at the bit Marcus !! stay safe m8 👍

[@declandrohan319]

Marcus when you coming to tour Ireland & give lessons.🙏🙏 Another great vlog/lesson.

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks Declan, hopefully not too long once we're all back in action 👍

[@76MUTiger]

Brilliant! This is the fourth or fifth episode I've watched, but the concept of vertical motion driving rotation and the primacy of the backswing... these were really clear to me today. Is there anyone in the US who teaches this?

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks, it's a system I've created so only me and my team I'm afraid

[@lesliegiddings538]

@@GRFGolf will you ever open up down south, Hampshire area?

[@GRFGolf]

@@lesliegiddings538 No plans as of yet I'm afraid. I'm building a team at Bawtry GC first 👍

[@mrgerrytube]

Wish I had understood this when I started playing 7 years ago. Would be on the tour by now 😉 But honestly, pure gold tuition.

[@GRFGolf]

👍 Still time yet 😉

[@mrgerrytube]

@@GRFGolf I made myself a kick board/ seesaw last year after watching your vids. It improved my game no end. Then started playing draws and fades on the range and couldn’t believe the results.

[@GRFGolf]

Awesome mate 👏👏👏

[@ryangreen1478]

Love these golf tips you make it so simple I have listen to your instructions and I have seen a massive difference in my game all the other instructors over complicate it and fill your head with a load of shit know where I’m going when I want a lesson

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks mate, really appreciate it and so pleased it's helping you 👊

[@ryangreen1478]

@@GRFGolf where you based?

[@GRFGolf]

@@ryangreen1478 Near Doncaster, South Yorkshire

[@giddygolfer]

G'day Marcus, I have only just been introduced to your channel via Liam of Golf Mates. I have been swinging a club using your principles and it feels so easy from start to finish. A quick question: I talk quickly, I walk quickly and I swing a golf club quickly. Is there such thing as swinging too fast if it is rhythmic and the weight is moved to the lead heel as the backswing commences? Cheers and thank you for the great instruction.

[@GRFGolf]

Great to have a fellow golfmate with us. Can't swing to fast if the sequence is efficient and you feel in control. It's all down to individual perception and preference. Nobody else can interfere with that 👍

[@FD-nz7qv]

So should the feel be that the rotation and weight shift is was starts the backswing?

[@plaw9999]

Brilliant. I get the idea of downforce to initiate the downswing but cannot figure out how it can be used to initiate the backswing. Am I overanalysing as per usual?

[@GRFGolf]

By forward pressing and loading into the floor on the lead leg to push and extend as you rotate back

[@chrispearson6735]

Great video again!! Has a certain Mr Crossfield been to see you!!!!? 🤔🏌️

[@GRFGolf]

😂😂 No but there's plenty of coaches who appear to be using similar language and methods these days 🤔

[@chrispearson6735]

@@GRFGolf two years late to the party!!!!!

[@GRFGolf]

@@chrispearson6735 😂😂 Better late than never, good to have you on board mate 👍

[@willielarsson9651]

I've got limited rotation in my back and neck, your drills really help me to physically and mentally release the club. Part of not releasing is subconsciously protecting yourself...just let it go! Thanks, great channel.

[@banditbaker1675]

Nice to see that Pete is a fellow "spit on the clubface, so I can see the strike" kinda a Guy👍 I was beginning to think that I was the only golfer that id this, though I'm not sure if this is in the Zen manual?

[@GRFGolf]

Everything's in the Zen manual, you know that Bandit 😂😂

[@whiskerrub3821]

Bandit ... the issue is it's my driver. 😂😂

[@banditbaker1675]

@@whiskerrub3821 LOL sorry Whisker, in these days of COVID I will try to be more careful where I spit, though I would be delighted to be able to reach the prairies LOL

[@whiskerrub3821]

@@banditbaker1675 LOL 👍👍

[@gregdoke9519]

I have a lot of upper/mid spine pain......do you think because i am using more upper body to create my torque instead of from the ground up that could be whats causing my pain? It seems to make sense to me. My hope is if i could get this correct i could take the pressure off my mid spine.

[@GRFGolf]

Sounds like reducing the stress from the spine will definitely help 👍

[@jzm5014]

Just discovered your channel....I watched a video before I went to play today and visualized myself on the disks....and what a difference that made as I usually am all arms and come over the top. Where can I get those disk? Any suggestions on where I should actually start with your videos? Do you have a book you published if so I would love to buy and read it. Thanks for your help.

[@GRFGolf]

It's a pleasure and great to have you on board. I've got a training aid out but we're awaiting new stock. No book I'm afraid, just the videos on You Tube 👍

[@jzm5014]

@@GRFGolf Will you ship these to the United States as well? I need this in my life lol lol

[@GRFGolf]

@@jzm5014 Yes worldwide shipping 👍

[@frankieboy5139]

got to your page through golf mates. every video i've watched is me. no movement in the lower half. spinney discs and rubber bouncy things ordered. board is in the shed waiting to be made with 18mm ply. Was on my last lesson of 4 before lockdown. ( 1more to go). at no point was my lower forces mentioned. don't think ill bother going. Waiting for the weather to turn to get out and try all this. you've gave me a lot to think about. perhaps one day ill get down to see you. great content Marcus. keep up the good work

[@GRFGolf]

Awesome mate, glad you're enjoying the content and brilliant to have a fellow golfmate on board 👍

[@Daniel-it4bd]

Where do you get the spinny discs and rubber things???

[@frankieboy5139]

Ebay. Torsion disk boards and yoga balance disc. From about £7 each.

[@PaulGappyNorris]

Late to the party on this clip.. Having having spent a lifetime practicing M.arts many of the principles make complete sense! Problem is transferring those principle to the simple task of swinging a club…FFKS. 😂

[@SurprizedDaily]

Oh wow, pure Gold gems right there, especially at the end when Marcus says, "You been gluing your foot in one spot, if I take and nail your foot right there, that's what you been doing"......got us thinking, "stagnancy"and as we all know, nothing should be stagnant, especially while swinging a golf club! Sleet and freezing rain here right now, hurry up already Spring, I can hardly wait to get outside and put these gems to use!

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks, got to let the body move with ease 👍

[@SurprizedDaily]

@@GRFGolf exactly 🔔

[@B15xKaosx]

Where can I get those black spinning things that you stand on to help with hip rotation?

[@GRFGolf]

My training aid is the opportunity you're looking for 👍

[@johnarmstrong1452]

Hi Marcus, great content. I have been looking for a Zen board on the internet without much success. I am interested in purchasing a Zen board. Can you advise me where I can purchase one from including overall cost. Thanks Cheers

[@GRFGolf]

Cheers John. We sold out the first 3 preorders but will be releasing another sale very soon.

[@johnarmstrong1452]

@@GRFGolf Thanks for your response. Will look out for next sale. Cheers

[@Craf00]

Gutted. I missed out on my lesson with you because of lockdown and rebooked with the rebooking voucher you gave me, only for the lockdown to be extended, so the rebooked lesson I was due to attend on February the 16th isn't going to happen 😭. Am I right in thinking I'll receive an email again with a voucher to rebook?

[@GRFGolf]

Yes, I'm just arranging the email 👍

[@Craf00]

@@GRFGolf awesome, thank you! This whole lockdown has seriously outstayed its welcome. I just want to hit a golf ball again lol

[@Kimaro696]

When do you think the boards will be back in stock?

[@GRFGolf]

Very soon mate 👍

[@garyrobson1609]

Does the weight move into the right heel even for a fade ?

[@GRFGolf]

Depends on the individual player

[@raymondmedemblik5034]

How do you keep calm and have good timing when your so anxious to hit the ball?

[@nicholasdemetriades9154]

When you complete your turn without manipulating the swing you will feel like you are bouncing on the diving board and have all the time in the world.

[@mickbanks969]

Marcus, didn’t you give Pete a lesson some time ago ?.

[@GRFGolf]

Only one lesson 👍

[@TheOnlyStonemason]

Marcus - when are you moving to the US?

[@GRFGolf]

😂 Making a trip over is definitely on the cards 👍

[@davewalkom6379]

Then Australia 😉

[@SteveSmith-zz4ih]

@@davewalkom6379 Second that!

[@plaw9999]

Ok . Club face open swing right for a draw works for me. What’s the method for a fade?

[@GRFGolf]

Clubface closed to intended target and swing left of face 👍

[@plaw9999]

@@GRFGolf thanks. That’s gonna mess my brain up until I have the courage to commit. 😓

[@plaw9999]

@@GRFGolf final question. Stance open to club face that is already open to target?

[@GRFGolf]

@@plaw9999 Stance is only relative to help you create the swing direction for the path so generally yes 👍

[@Maisie.walker]

When the board twists does it mean you are using your upper body too much?

[@GRFGolf]

👍

[@Maisie.walker]

Any videos coming more on driver? The rest of my game is going really well thanks to using your process. Then i take the driver out and it goes down hill. Fast 😂😂

[@GRFGolf]

@@Maisie.walker Will sort it 👍

[@bobsnooker.3950]

Marcus please stop these KZbin lessons . I am afraid my mates will find you . In lock down in Ireland no golf. When we get back to golf my mates wont know what hit them . After a fairly long life in golf i am at last getting it thanks to you. The feel of a free golf swing is such a pleasure. You are giving people pure joy. Just hoping the lads do not find you.

[@GRFGolf]

🤫🤫😂😂 Just our secret Bob, thanks for your support mate and so pleased it's helping you 👍

[@streamleazefishhouse]

Very Mark Crossfield

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks, all opinions are welcome and valid. If you look back through my channel and also Robin's channel where some of my even earlier lesson videos are, you'll see a consistent theme running throughout and applications that go way back before this current trend in using pressure/force plates started. I've been using and researching the golf swing on these for 12 years. Even helping to develop 3D and force plate systems so it's nothing new in scientific study but relatively new in the golf coaching world 👍

[@brotherharmonius5594]

270 carry?!?!?

[@desano1975]

I wish I could have one lesson with this golf genius or physics magician or whatever. I will buy him pizza for one year everyday

[@GRFGolf]

I love pizza as well 🤣🤣

[@desano1975]

@@GRFGolf I love watching the light bulb turns on with your students. Thank you for your videos . I will continue to watch!

[@mikec886]

Playing and practicing are two different things. Try all kinds of shots when you practice

[@GRFGolf]

Totally agree with trying all shots. I think we're always playing a golf shot just in a different environment. The moment we differentiate play and practice is the moment we introduce the unnecessary challenge in our minds of transfer of practice. Playful adaptation is the way I would frame it so then it's down to imagination and exploration of movement.

[@mikec886]

@@GRFGolf zen. Now I must go shovel snow. Be well

[@GRFGolf]

@@mikec886 Take care mate 👍