How To Get Behind The Ball With Driver (The Right Way!)

Do you want to crush dead straight drives that roll 10, 20, maybe even 30 yards past your buddies...
And stroll down the fairway knowing you're the long hitter in your group?
Of course you do.
That's why top coaches Eric Cogorno and JT Thomas are teaming up in this video to show you exactly how to get behind the ball with your driver...
So you hit straight, long drives that keep you in position to score.
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[@SnxadaNx]

JT your explanation of head behind makes a lot sense because it combines others parts of the body. The swing is a system, number of parts influence each other. This is where most You Tube videos fall short. Well done to you both.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thank you!!

[@DJ33]

JT and Eric man these two are a great pair. Easy to understand discussion and chemistry. We need 18 holes round with commentary!!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thank you!! That would be fun!

[@DJ33]

@@PerformanceGolfZone oh yeah!!

[@anmaqm5883]

Great video, thank you. It looks like JT is a genius and Eric is humble enough to recognise it.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thank you :)

[@russquick7899]

Nice complement to your session with Grant. The emphasis on hip action I find very helpful. You ALWAYS bring something helpful to the table Eric. much appreciated. Stay ell-Russ

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks Russ! Appreciate ya!!

[@Murf1802]

Great content,thank you guys. As an amateur, the biggest problem I have with poor contact is lack of separation with the upper and lower body. if my hip turn matches my shoulder turn from whatever reason, let's say my mind is being lazy, i didn't stretch or warm up ,the contact / golf shot will be terrible,in so many differnt aspects, looks ,feel,and of course the outcome.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thank you! Great points----hope this one helps!!

[@johnwoods8671]

These two tips work! Thank you so much guys 👏 i'm a high handicapper & was struggling to stay behind ball with embarrassing flop shots far too often 🙈 The push forward of hip in downswing does not come easy to me but going to work hard on it. Love your videos Eric 👍

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Love to hear that John! Appreciate your support!!

[@Vc12383]

This worked like a gem. Would love to hear more about downswing sequencing and movements. I know it was touched on but more detail would be awesome

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks Vc....would love to do more moving forward!

[@marcswindle5054]

Thanks. Great stuff. I do wish you would discuss pressure/weight distribution as you cover these key concepts. You could turn your pelvis as shown, but your pressure or weight could be anywhere. At least mine can. Keep up the good work.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey Marc! Good points!! Maybe we need to do a future video with more detail on that part....thanks for watching!

[@DavidHintongolf]

Great lesson gentlemen!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks David!!

[@MalinheadMN]

Great video , well explained and something to work on the next few range days. Keep up the great work lads.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Appreciate it!! Hope it serves you well!

[@sedricmcclure8110]

Great swing tip, technique, and conceptually instructive!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thank you!!

[@wenbray6396]

Eric, what move or what causes someone to move their head and shoulders first. Does that start at setup?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

In terms of downswing------not using lower body/weight shift correctly

[@ravells]

Thank you! That 'keeping the shirt button behind the hips' thought has really helped the consistency of my driver. By itself, it doesn't seem give me any more distance, but it allows me to use more width on the backswing with confidence and get more distance with that without huge slices and pushes. It's also solved an issue I had with rotating my shoulders too early.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Love it!

[@waltreyer79]

Eric, Are you from New Bethlehem Pa.? If so, do you give lessons somewhere in New Bethlehem? How much do you charge? Thank You, Walt

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey Walt! Yes Im in Bethlehem, PA for the summers June-Sept and Boca Raton, Fl for Oct-May. Don't have any in person lessons open at this time but if you email us at [e-mail] we can get you on a waiting list!

[@LewisJA]

Does this method apply for hitting irons?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Some slight differences with driver vs iron here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKLSqZt3ltmpZ7c

[@chadhayes3307]

By trying to hit up with the driver, sometimes I hit the ball really low on the face, which results in a low ball flight or topping it. Any suggestions for this?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey Chad! Darn---could just be too many variables for me to say for sure---would need to see your swing on video to know for sure without guessing too much. Make sure weight still getting to front foot is where I would start. Head BACK but HIPS FORWARD

[@dalegibson9862]

This video is great. But i don't think i want to add 50+ yards to my slice. I'm already in the next fairway as it is.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Lol fair!!

[@suncitypro1]

Man that is funny! Good one!

[@realcap2010]

Doesn’t the L hip bump set this up automatically?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey! It's PART of it for sure yes!

[@bossskucing8308]

whr is the slingshot video..?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4K8f4mOabWDj9k

[@davidmeiselman5606]

Shoudn't your lead heel be planted on backswing?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey David! Totally good to lift that heel!!

[@and5336]

I can now be hitting 400+ yards?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

That would be nice :)

[@semperfi5857]

Soooo you're saying I could hit my driver 58 yards!?!?!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Let's hope so :)

[@lysajane3643]

A lot of hot air for nothing. Spent way too much time teaching what not to do.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks for the feedback Lisa---sorry about that!

[@christabor8662]

You need some patience. The instructions here could last the rest of your golfing life. There’s no quick fix for golf maybe go play pickle ball. 😂