HOW TO SQUARE THE CLUBFACE

[@jessebaseballny3700]

Paul’s lessons are the easiest to understand and apply with the most immediate results. 👍. Paul is a great coach, thanks Paul.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. Simple is the key. I have always thought "fast and easy." Needs to be easy for you to understand it and you need to get results fast so you know what you are working on is going to help. I have literally thought this way since lesson 1. This is why I say things the way I do. Glad you like the tips and thanks for the kind words.

[@rickmarshall3654]

So basic and yet so needed Paul. Thank you!! As a 58 yr old with chronic lower back issues I appreciate the emphasis on effortless swing, slowig down, and not using your arms to force a swing. Keep them coming!!!

[@paulwilsongolf]

At almost 56 I'm not far behind. We need a swing that will last forever. I watch these young guys and try to imagine them at 60 or 70. Are they really going to keep swinging like that? Doubt it. Simple and effortless is the way. Keep at it.

[@justinbuske377]

Paul, I just want to say thank you. I played in my beer league with this tip yesterday. Mostly with my driver, but I hit 17 out of 18 fairways. Every single one was arrow straight and some of my longest drives. Added it to my iron game and I hit almost every green when going for it. I actually won the round! The way you teach is incredible, thank you so much.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Wow that's great! Great feeling too!!! So stay focused into the future. The problem when someone makes a huge breakthrough is they think they are invincible. You need to watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX_LeqyenpZmbKc

[@fairplayer7435]

I like how Paul sticks to the most basic fundementals without over complicating things. I've seen my swing improve greatly over a year of watching his videos, and most importantly, I no longer experience the pain that I used to suffer during play or practice. I always remind myself of the hinge-butt-hinge routine during warm ups. Thanks for all your tips, sir.

[@paulwilsongolf]

For sure. Simple is the key. So glad you are doing well. That's what it's all about. Glad you have no pain. If anyone is in pain playing they are doing it wrong.

[@marcsalonsky9257]

Hey Paul, After working on the Body Swing for a week I took it to the course yesterday. Had a great ball striking day. Several of my shots felt effortless and found the green. I could feel my club head lagging through the follow through! I've tried numerous other methods but this is the real deal. Very excited to see where this journey takes me. Much thanks!

[@paulwilsongolf]

That's great. Results are exciting. Just take it in stages and don't try to get too much too fast. There is method to my madness. Do daily practice swings, grip, set up then positions. Make them perfect and you will look like a pro when you swing. You know how good you will be hitting it then?

[@marcsalonsky9257]

@@paulwilsongolf Very true. I've had some up and down rounds since then. Enjoying the process!

[@bernardouellet421]

HI Paul. I have improved very signifcantly within one week of trying your effortless teaching method. Your tips are very simple but they all work. These are by far the best lessons that i have had in 50 years. No more sore back. Extra distance. Straight shots. Shooting in the 80s. I really appreciate your golf teaching. My biggest challenge has been to swing without any tension. This is a nice problem to have!

[@paulwilsongolf]

That's great. I love hearing it. Playing pain free is great too. No one should be in pain playing golf. If they are, they are doing it wrong. To keep the arms turned off you need to be focused on the downswing trigger powering the swing. I just posted that today. Find yours. You could also do 2-3 practice swings keeping the arms super loose before each shot. This will keep you remembering the loose feeling. Also, be content with hitting the middle of the fairway. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6WpmJqDe8-npMk

[@sunisa73]

I’ve been following your methodology for a year and I’m definitely seeing positive results. My average distance’s on all my clubs have risen and I’m constantly getting better scores. I’m losing less balls and golf has become fun again. Still get plenty of improvement to do but thanks to your tips and advice I’m playing better golf then I have in years.

[@paulwilsongolf]

That's great. Are you doing daily practice swings? If not, start doing them. Work on precise positions and build the swing. You are super close now to being great. A little daily work and you can take it to a whole new level.

[@JCGlock87]

Paul Wilson is the man. I played today and on the 12th hole (wish it had been the first hole), I reminded myself to have loose wrists. I hit my 4-iron about 200 yards with a wonderful draw/hook. It wound up on the back side of the green. Felt pure and effortless. I felt exactly what Mr. Wilson is describing in this video.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Nice 4 iron. Great feeling when you do it. Stay focused. You have done it once (if not more) so convince yourself you always want to do it. Takes a bit to overcome the hit sensation. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3LEdqSkp9J7m9k

[@JCGlock87]

@@paulwilsongolf Thank you sir!

[@JCGlock87]

@@paulwilsongolf Just watched that video you sent me. It’s excellent. The out of control feeling you mentioned is how I would describe it. Hopefully I can start feeling this more often!

[@davemurray9533]

Well said! This is the real key to better ball striking and distance.

[@paulwilsongolf]

It sure is. Just have to get this and you are halfway there.

[@roberthepburn6087]

Once again, makes perfect sense and works so well once you gain the confidence to roll over the wrists.And added distance is a bonus

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks. Simple is the key as well as working on the pieces. Too many people try to go from zero to hero in 1 step. Never going to happen. Why not get the spin first then work on direction. Works like a charm.

[@azcharlie2009]

Thank you Paul for responding to my comments from another video. I love the fact that you really care about helping people get better at golf. I appreciate that! I basically did what you say a few years ago, rolling it over to close the face. I ended up becoming the worst pull hooker on the planet!! I never could time it correctly. Because of that, I went back to a more square release, which improved my scores, but decreased my distance. It doesn't help that I'm getting old (75), either. At least I'm not losing as many golf balls.... (-:

[@paulwilsongolf]

You need to see it how I am seeing it. You were seeing the pull hook as bad. I am jumping up and down saying to myself "he is doing half right." Because you thought that was bad you then tried to focus on squaring the face. Problem is you only have a few degrees room for error otherwise you hit it off the planet left and right. So see it differently. You have the spin (wrists) you have the direction (body). There is no sense hitting a ball with slice spin on it. If so, the face is open adding loft. It goes higher and nowhere. Hooking has you delofting it. You will hit it lower. Descending blow compressing the ball, less backswing and it will go longer. So you roll it from the top and hook ball after ball until you learn the release. At this point you have mastered half. How long does this take? When people are here working with my this is about 10 mins. Once the person hooks about 5-10 in a row I know they understand and feel how it should release. Now you have half and every ball is going left/left you need to get it on the right direction. So now you switch to the hips. You hit the top and fire the hips first. As the arms come down you FEEL the release. So you THINK hips you FEEL the release. You watch your ball. If they were pull hooking 50 yards left and you add hips and they pull hook 30 yards left it's telling you that you need even more hips. So you fire even quicker the next time. This time it's 10 yards left. So you are closer but need a little quicker hips. Now you fire super quick and you blow it 20 yards right. This is too much hips so you need to slow down. The goal is to watch your ball and dial in how much hips you need to hit it straight. If you put slice spin on it roll it again a few times to loose it back up. So use the ball as a gauge to tell you how hard you need to fire your hips. I did a tip on this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3WnHqvbNeootE So I guess I still have to teach everyone what to look for. I did exactly what you were doing when I was 20 years old to about 32. This got me nowhere. Once I saw it differently I got it and was able to fix my shots instantly. You can do this to.

[@markandjanislee]

Super lesson. I applied this technique today and hit every green in reg. I’d already gotten the hip turn down so this was the final piece of the puzzle. Before this video I was trying to release my wrist either at or just after contact. Beginning the release at the start of the downswing made all the difference. Shots were dead straight every time. I recommend making this lesson number two, right after the neutral grip. Thanks Paul.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Nice. Huge breakthrough for you. Keep at it. Yes, the neutral grip is vital.

[@jessebaseballny3700]

Paul is an awesome coach!! Thanks Paul for your simple lessons that work incredible 👍

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.

[@alexandrews4161]

Thanks for sharing another great tip Paul. Slowing down sure makes sense to me know.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it.. Thanks. Slow down. Get it. Then speed up the body.

[@steviek6484]

Really enjoy the channel and all the great teaching you provide Paul - Cheers

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. I appreciate the support. Just so many people out there need help. I am doing my part. Hope everyone is listening and trying it. Little bit of understanding and getting used to new feelings. If people can do that I can get the playing great in no time.

[@onedelish]

Im working on my swing now 200 to 300 reps ! Thanks for sharing I will try this.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Fantastic. Maybe people are starting to listen to me and doing the practice swings. Hooray! Keep at it and you will have it mastered in no time.

[@peterargyriou4262]

Best golf Intructer EVER

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. I appreciate it.

[@John-wx9oy]

Speed is such a critical component of changing your swing and, in my humble opinion, is the fundamental that ties everything he teaches together. Even though Paul has greatly improved my swing (I even got a compliment at the range yesterday about how nice my swing looked) I still suffer too often from the open face curse. I tried his tip of getting most balls to the left, or on, the target line and found myself not as successful as I had hoped. It became obvious that when I get over the ball the kill instinct becomes strong. When I made the effort to slow my tempo, the magic began to happen. Paul teaches us the body swing; we have to teach ourselves the brain swing.

[@marcsalonsky9257]

It happens to me too. You have to release your hands and arms to start the downswing. Remember hinge/unhinge. I get it open mostly with the driver.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Open is not good for sure. So yes, release it early and get it hooking. Get that then switch to body to straighten it out.

[@rodlin6905]

Yes I’m trying this over the last few weeks. As you say it then needs the hips to turn in sequence to square the club face. That’s a little tricky for me at the moment but I guess if I keep training the brain it will come together. Thanks again

[@paulwilsongolf]

Just master the first part so then you aren't thinking about it. When you fire the body you watch your ball. Keep firing until it's straight. Memorize this feeling. Then daily you either add or subtract body. Some days you will pull a little so speed up other days you will push so slow down. The ball will tell you what to do.

[@wbwright79]

i don't know why. but everything Paul says just makes sense to me. i live in Vegas too. i just wish i could afford the lessons from his team. great drill here though.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well, I know my students and have been thinking "fast and easy" since 1991. So instead of making it complicated I put it in terms people can instantly understand. If you understand it maybe you will try it. If you try it hopefully you see some great shots super fast. If so, they you will want to keep doing it. This stuff is not hard. It's different. I do have a local rate which is a little cheaper. Email us if you want to get together. One lesson (2 hours) and you should be good to go. Thanks.

[@joelkinder5224]

Should we do this with hybrids and fairway woods as well. I've been following your tips for the last 2 months and they work. I've only been golfing for about 5 years and i'm barely missing a shot now. Great advice.

[@paulwilsongolf]

One swing all clubs. Longer club takes longer to square so if you can't do it ... slow down. Keep in mind you are not trying to do this forever just until you rarely put slice spin on it. Get that and you have mastered half of the swing so you would focus on the other half (body) for direction.

[@MrBluesmeister]

Thank you!

[@paulwilsongolf]

you're welcome.

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Great video Paul I wanted to let you know I played today and while my score 55 for 9 holes wasn’t anything special my first second and third shots were all good , straight no slices , my chipping and putting were my down fall but getting back to the first 3 shots I used the neutral grip and used the hinge rehinge video as my shot thought as I said the first 3 shots no slices Thanks now onto chipping and putting

[@paulwilsongolf]

Sounds like you are on track. Keep at it and getting into the 40's is easy. I don't have a ton on short game posted here. Here are the short game tips I've done so far: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3zWXqxnfK2sidE kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5_LgKB7fNSHiKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHa1g5uLYq-tbck kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIiWi3ZphtyEm80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3ycfqyEaNKXqpo kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX_an59sr6qJeJY

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

@@paulwilsongolf Thanks Paul I truly appreciate it

[@spotxplore]

Want to learn how to swing like Faldo? Watch this guy!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Faldo is one. He never really hit it that far. I do make it more simple than Leadbetter that's for sure so yes, everyone listen. I will get you there in days, 1 or two months instead of 2 years.

[@otisregatoni617]

When’s goose season open up down there ? Good vid Paulie.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Just ended.

[@tacticaltruth8118]

Paul you are getting great results with this “effortless” swing … is this a “stack and tilt” swing or something different?

[@paulwilsongolf]

This is nothing like S&T. Is anyone still even doing that? Think rotational. Coil and uncoil your body. Hinge and rehinge your wrists. You are not hitting anything which means your arms are powerless. ***START HERE*** Body Swing Concept: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2ncap17rr5ma80 Grip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIK9faNul6tgjdk Hinge Rehinge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIhaSZr5ejo6c Alginment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHe9lGONppdraM0 Secure Grip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGmuZHqZqdCtbaM Best Drill: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYfLpX9jmZZ1b7s Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGLQhGiBqp2EZ5I

[@sidharthbhardwaj4612]

Hi Paul, is this arm roll true for driver as well, i got amazing results with my irons, thank you for your advice

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yes. Driver too.

[@mikedelvesco9553]

Any chance of a video on minimizing a steep downswing ??? I usually have one or two iron shots a round that go very short because of a steep angle of attack.

[@paulwilsongolf]

You are hitting with arms on those shots. Probably get excited and try to give it a little more. Keep the arms turned off in the downswing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maDKqplsis97bbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqGkppp6q8aenLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGXbhoCKmNehaKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZOoXpuwib2ahNE

[@travisdt]

3:18 is the key. you can thank me.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Great. This is a big tip. I hope everyone watches it and makes a breakthrough too.

[@ClintHitchcock]

Paul. Do you cup your wrist at the top a little? Looks like that's the only way you can get the right hand in that position.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4O6emuDndOml5o

[@elliotmott1869]

Hi Paul, thanks for the video. There is a lot of videos out there that promote maintaining a square club face throughout and rotating the body through fast as rolling the wrists lead to inconsistency and requires perfect timing. I wondered what your thoughts were on this? You mention loose wrists, i worry that this will lead to cupping. do you know how to deal with this?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Why would you not want cupping. If you couldn't cup it you would have never heard of Hogan and countless other best golfers of all time. Crazy how this new swing is taking over yet none of those who are using it are dominating. Heard of Scotty Scheffler. Yeah, old school now dominating. So be careful with what is out there. I did a tip on cupping versus bowed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4O6emuDndOml5o If you do it my way you are rolling until you get rid of all slice spin. You are doing this purposely. Once you do you know what the ball is going to do before you hit it. Then you start switching to lower body to straighten it out. You watch your ball and it will tell you exactly how much body you need in your swing. I did a tip on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3WnHqvbNeootE As you get used to how hard to fire your body you completely turn off your arms so you are not hitting or helping the shot with your arms. This way you don't twist the fast and become unbelievably consistent. So I don't agree that you can't be consistent doing it my way. You just have to know what you are doing and how to teach it. I have tried their way. Kills my back.

[@elliotmott1869]

@@paulwilsongolf appreciate you getting back to me. And yeah I tried it too and back is aching like crazy.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Wonder how many other people are going through the same thing.

[@mattthepianist4943]

Literally described my issue at 6:50. I feel personally attacked.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Now fix it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epynY2yFdteWbpo kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqO8dnuFh9eJjJY kzbin.info/www/bejne/baCZZq2VpcllbtU kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2O2nKeNiqqGl6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6OWfaOnrbR0l68 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5LScoxprLarg9k

[@MarkG_603]

Hey Paul - I hate to over-analyze some of this stuff, but please clarify your phrase "rolling it over"? Are you simply referring to the wrists doing what they naturally do, which is to cross over naturally, back and through, without consciously fanning the club face open and close? I assume this is what you're describing. I use to purposely roll the club face open and close, though that was corrected by my instructor some time ago (talk about a timing nightmare!). Thanks so much!

[@paulwilsongolf]

I work on the swing differently. I get half (spin) the I work on the other half (direction). So roll it means you hit the top and roll it over causing the ball to hook. You need to do this from the top. Most try to square the face at impact which will never work because there is not enough time plus when people do this they are trying to hit perfect shots in 1 step. This too will never work. Get step 1 (wrists) then get step 2 (body). So watch the tips below and start rolling it and get every ball hooking. Once you can hook 10 in a row then switch to body to straighten it out. Watch me fix a student here first: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2a1oJ2KrZqmfqs The do this: Wrists = Spin (Step 1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmXZcoajhN-ehsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mZaYSpidF6qpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mop2p9br9oY5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/baDPc6Stjatmf80 Body = Direction (Step 2) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIebpoaQZpt1r9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXTmaeeeLZsjK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2mpqYaQiNJ-e9k (secret tip)

[@AlanStrong-t4z]

When I time the move w my driver it’s a bomb. If I don’t time it right it is a hook. What should I work on to improve.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3WnHqvbNeootE

[@allgoodthings7477]

Hi Paul . I’ve been golfing 3 years and never been taught this method before and told not to cross hands over like this ? I’m curious as to why ? I struggle with chicken wing . I was on range today and tried your approach . First few balls went straight left then gradually going to the left and my target tape on club shown centre and toe strikes. Where do I go from now 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@paulwilsongolf]

This is because people don't know how to straighten it out. I do. Been doing this for 31+ years. Once you get it consistently hooking you remember this feeling because you need to do it without thinking about it. You are thinking about firing your lower body to start down. This is the easiest trigger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIebpoaQZpt1r9U If you start blowing it right got back to hooking it again and build it up again. This would be helpful too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZC8d3h_nrOrkM0 Make sure it has hook spin not just straight left.

[@ronnie2914]

Paul, I’ve had a problem with early release (scooping) due to me having an open club face. My brain is all out of whack thinking of not early releasing but also wanting to roll it over. Any advice! Thanks!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Roll it from the top and get it hooking. Once you can do that start adding legs and hips to straighten it out.

[@waynehewitt6427]

What am I missing by not having the full set of tips ? Can I not get all the required from searching the internet and your tips. Do I need anything more. ?

[@paulwilsongolf]

I don't give everything away on youtube. Plus there is a sequence you need to follow, you would be supporting me and have access to the info for life. Totally up to you though. With my Body Swing package you get the outdoor version, indoor version, book and 30 days access to my membership site with over 1,300 tips. So there is a lot more.

[@Rychster]

How do you deliberately roll the wrist over?

[@paulwilsongolf]

You go to the top and roll it over so the face is closed. Just watch the face out in front of you so you can see the face closed. Swing it back and forth rolling it early. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hF7ReIBsrrNqb5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmXZcoajhN-ehsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mZaYSpidF6qpY

[@danyouse409]

Hi Paul - quick question - I noticed you have what appears to be a white pole of some type lying on the ground in front of you in many of your videos - is this to teach us how to know where we are aiming? I was told by my son-in-law that I should have an imaginary line going from my right toes to my left toes to the target I am aiming for (I am right-handed) - is this a correct way to aim for my target? Thank you in advance!

[@paulwilsongolf]

That's my alignment stick. Just go to the hardware store and pick one up. They have them their for a couple of dollars instead of paying more online. They are used to indicate your driveway or other objects. This is for square alignment. I would watch these tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGKXiZWsasZ3a8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHe9lGONppdraM0

[@danyouse409]

@@paulwilsongolf Thank you so much! I feel like I have my own pro helping me with my golf game. Although very foundational, your alignment videos gave me an epiphany - I was golfing with my son-in-law and hit a drive directly to the right and out of bounds. As soon as I looked up at him, he told me I hit it directly where I was aiming it. Is it permissible to lay an alignment stick down on the course when I am playing a round?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Unfortunately, you can't lay the stick down when you play. Pick out at spot and foot to 2 feet in front of the ball that is in line with your target. Aim the face at this spot then square your body to it. This is called and intermediate target. This is what pros do. To find the spot stand behind your ball. Draw and imaginary line from the ball to the target. When you do you will see a broken tee, leaf, twig blade of grass etc. on this line. Keep looking at it as you approach the ball. Aim the face at this spot then set up. This should get you square. If you are at the range always put down the alignment stick so you know you are square. Then you will know what square looks like when you play.

[@danyouse409]

@@paulwilsongolf Excellent - thank you so much! I am determined to incorporate your entire methodology into my golf game. I am committing to go to the range and hit a large bucket of balls (90 balls) using your techniques. I will be in no rush and will take my time to learn your system. I realize this may take me numerous trips to the range, but I am a very patient man and look forward to just having fun learning these new things. I will finally be able to enjoy the game of golf due to your teaching - I am convinced of that.

[@method341]

So keeping it square going back and through the ball is a fallacy? That's what I have been trying to do and it's making me worse.

[@paulwilsongolf]

The swing is an arc. This is a piece. You are not going to do this forever. That's the problem. Everyone wants dead straight in 1 step. Why not get half (arm unit and the release) then work on the other half (body). 2 steps. I can't make it easier than that. You are trying to square the face at impact. This will never work because you have minimal room for error. At 250 yards including spin if the face is open to the path 1 degree you ball is 14 yards offline. So if you bring it back to say 200 yards you might have 2 degrees. A tick on a clock is 6 degrees. Good luck trying to consistently square it within 2 degrees. I hit 1,000 balls a day (I counted them) every day for 2 years and didn't get it. Focus on what I am teaching. I will get you there in minutes, hours or days depending on how fast you do what I am teaching. This is step 1. Master it. Then work on body to straighten it out. You'll see.

[@method341]

@@paulwilsongolf i can't get it to hook because when I try to roll over, I shank it

[@paulwilsongolf]

Stand taller. Step back farther away. Tee it up. Roll slower. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2rOm2NraZ2lj9k

[@paulwilson757]

. Every time I google my name ... .

[@paulwilsongolf]

Great name!