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@raygames87124 жыл бұрын
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@vladtyb94874 жыл бұрын
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@pakistanis17824 жыл бұрын
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@nahamyaallan91634 жыл бұрын
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@jamesbrophy82142 жыл бұрын
I’ve reached low single digit handicap in my younger days. ALWAYS fighting a tendency to come over the top though. Tossing the club was the light bulb in my brain I’ve searched for a LONG time. One thing I did to mimic inside my home and was HUGE for me was to pick a spot on the wall. Line up as if I was setting up to a ball. Holding a club head cover with both hands I would swing back and toss the club head cover at my target spot on the wall. 50 times daily. HUGELY valuable for me. So thought I’d share. You’re the the GOAT, Adam!
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks James, and glad you’ve made good progress! Best, Adam
@edwalt3157 Жыл бұрын
I was in a slump and lacking power and direction. I spent several hours working on the hip movement/separation and voila!. I especially like the little 8 iron drill. Everything felt coordinated and natural. I agree this is some of THE BEST golf instruction on KZbin.
@Scratchgolfacademy Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Ed, and glad you’ve made progress!
@markkev1053 жыл бұрын
By far the best golf instructor/teaching pro on KZbin. Easy to understand snd duplicate what Adam is teaching.
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Mark. All the best, Adam
@whereisjohn1 Жыл бұрын
Pure wisdom…a lot of techniques you can read online but your simple body mechanic explanation and demonstration are pure gold. I’m going through all of your videos! Thank you coach!
@Scratchgolfacademy Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much JS
@HAZE3047 Жыл бұрын
THis is the best golf channel on KZbin.
@Scratchgolfacademy Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Quinn
@briguydiy23285 жыл бұрын
good instruction. many instructors talk a lot and say little of value and mostly filler words, but with you Adam, the value related to the amount you speak is truly appreciated.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Best, Adam
@JohnWinfree-k4zАй бұрын
I was really struggling with my swing here lately. This explanation hit home and I shot a 41 on the back 9 on my home course. My personal best. Thank you for the content.
@ScratchgolfacademyАй бұрын
Thanks John, and nice going!
@donlunn7925 жыл бұрын
Pro’s can speak about the technicalities of the swing.But unless you actually “feel” it for yourself,it means nothing.Just seeing this vid has shown me for the first time,the weight shift to the left before contact.My golf Pro,who I am having lessons with, has tried to get me to shift the weight to the left before contact.To my shame and my cost I didn’t believe him.Suddenly on my last lesson,I “got it” and what a difference.Now I have also seen it on vid by a pro.I have watched dozens of swing vids,mostly it is almost imperceptible.But here I can actually see Adam doing it.Now I understand it,I can practice it.Thank you Adam.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Don, Thanks for the comment. Glad you are making progress! All the best, Adam
@patrickmthombeni20914 жыл бұрын
You deserve to be the best teacher.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you Patrick. All the best, Adam
@nickpuccio39907 жыл бұрын
the way you explain the small things that are so critical in the golf swing is absolutely brilliant. Make such good sense of the detail.make it so easy for us to take out and start executing. Thanks Adam, a joy to watch.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Nick, glad you find the videos helpful. All the best, Adam
@Kernerenglish7 жыл бұрын
I second what Nick is saying. Agreed.
@johnhenderson35587 жыл бұрын
Kernerenglish .
@raymondfalla86992 жыл бұрын
Simple when explained 👏
@DavesGuitarPlanet4 жыл бұрын
I liked this lesson. Didn't confuse me further like so many. So many youtube golf tutors are poor communicators. I can follow these tips and they make sense.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Dave. All the best, Adam
@thomaspotts6011 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I showed this to my wife and told her to watch and she would see the part that drew my attention. Your story is mine too. I heard someone speak on John 3:3 and it changed my life. I went to church my whole life, but I had never heard this. As soon as my wife heard John 3:3 she looked at me knowingly and smiled.
@Scratchgolfacademy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas
@carlosmelville7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam, the club throwing exercise nails the point precisely, too many golfers, me included concentrate on the ball rather than the line of the downswing, thanks so much for this video, excellent as always..
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carlos, glad you like the videos. Best, Adam
@nevillevanevery43007 жыл бұрын
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@cliftonmanley38827 жыл бұрын
it's not the downswing, it's opening up the shoulder, the right shoulder. You can see it at 2.02, the guy in red opens his right shoulder up as he transitions. This is BAD and injures you. The girl in the other frame probably does it too, but less. Stop trying to throw the ball, that's the issue...
@rickp56857 жыл бұрын
I've seen and been part of lots of golf instruction in my life, this is brilliant! In fact lots your stuff here on KZbin has really opened my eyes, especially the videos on hitting irons properly, went to the range today to work on iron striking...in almost 30 years of golfing I've never hit irons this solidly, great stuff!
@Bauer2sPro4 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best golf tutorial and breakdown ever. Thank you so much, sir. 🙏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you found it helpful. All the best, Adam
@jamesk842 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam. Watched this video last night and it helped me knock 13 shots off my round today and break 100 after struggling for a while! Thank you!
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Wow, nice going James! Best, Adam
@davidkim38542 жыл бұрын
Literally watched this video this morning right before day two of my member-member tournament. We won low gross!!
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Nice going David! All the best, Adam
@thomasmiddleton2873 жыл бұрын
Love these thought patterns! I was starting to strike at the ball and hitting fat/behind! Striking through to target in thought really helps my strikes! Thanks Adam love your work
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Thomas. All the best, Adam
@alancarlyon39285 жыл бұрын
I have not looked at any of your videos for a while Adam as my golf was fine for a while, but then I started to slice the ball a bit in which I have not done for a while, then I noticed that in the golf swing one need to keep the right elbow close to the torso to achieve a good follow through and in keeping the ball flight going towards ones intended target! - many thanks!
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Alan, Glad your game is on the mend. Best, Adam
@tylerscott18534 жыл бұрын
Taking my very first lessons at 27 years of age and planning on supplementing with a yearly subscription at your academy. I only wish I had began much earlier in life, I suppose you must start somewhere. Thank you for this exceptional content Adam - top tier!
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Tyler, and I hope you make good progress. All the best, Adam
@markkev1053 жыл бұрын
You are never to old or young to learn how to properly play the great game of golf
@jamieanderson62225 жыл бұрын
I want to thank you I have been playing golf awhile but around June I started playing every weekend I was kinda stuck in my game around 130 not very good but the last 2 weeks I started watching your videos I have went from 130ish to last weekend I shot a 89 in only 2 weeks practicing your drills what helped me the most was acting like I had a buckett. Thanks for your videos your a great coach
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Jamie, Thanks for the comment. That is GREAT improvement, nice going! All the best, Adam
@lduranceau80462 жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful move through the ball. I've decided to try and emulate your downswing.
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
That's kind of you, I hope you make progress Best, Adam
@Simondo137 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, thanks again for your videos. You are a great instructor, and you have helped me out so much... I'm now hitting about 40-42 for 9 holes, and you have helped me to help my son enjoy the game, and that last one is even more important! ... And he talks about Golf at School, and his friends want to to get more involved and learn the game! ... Thank-you so much... Regards, Simon and Teo, in Torquay Australia. At The Sand Golf Club.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Simon. Really glad to hear your son is enthusiastic about the game! All the best, Adam
@deldridg6 жыл бұрын
Thank you again Adam - straight to the range with this. I'm also a fan of Fred Shoemaker and it's a real blessing to have his approach integrated with your teaching. The "shiver" makes a whole lot of sense to me. BTW - in many ways thanks to you, I played a championship course here in Sydney yesterday for the first time in heavy weather and shot a 79. Currently off 9 and having only been back for 4 months after a 10 year break, that was a very satisfying result - could easily have been a 75 (4 birdie putts were 4-6" short). Cheers and thank you from Aust - Dave
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Dave, Congrats on the 79! Glad you are a big fan of Fred S, I feel very fortunate to know him pretty well. All the best, Adam
@Robert-ts2ef5 жыл бұрын
When it comes to clear, precise and easy to understand explanation in minimum time that generates enthusiasm to want to get to the range and practice, then you’re the man Adam. Good stuff!
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Robert! Best, Adam
@jeffreyyoungblood74384 жыл бұрын
What an excellent video and drill. Kudos my man. Love your explaining of the golf swing.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Jeffrey. All the best, Adam
@geniusprojektАй бұрын
🎉 great and professional dort easy to understand and to practice. That is a great Lesson . Thank you very much.
@ScratchgolfacademyАй бұрын
Thanks very much
@KurlySmurf7 жыл бұрын
This is the Best golf instruction video on KZbin.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment. Best, Adam
@snbailes14 жыл бұрын
Adam, looks like magic. Now I have to tell you how good I find your instructions, there is a reason. I recently came across your vids and watched one, best thing I have done re golf. Further to this, r the last 2 days I have been binging on your instructions, particularly the ones on driving takeaway. I went to the driving range today, you probably know the result. After a few warm up swings with my favourite hybrid I began with the driver. The first dozen shots could not have been better, ok 2 of them not so good as I got a bit too confident. I soon came back to ground. So I look forward to more. Thank you, your the man and very good at what you do. Neil.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you Neil. Glad you are making good progress. Best, Adam
@jmack6193 жыл бұрын
Great lesson Doctor B ! I throw my clubs à lot, and they don,t hit the target! Sometimes, I totally miss the woods when throwing à club away. This will probably cause me to throw them à lot less, and with more accuracy.
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Hope so! All the best, Adam
@stevenwhiting89415 жыл бұрын
Another good video, I use to squat a little; press down into the ground but the instructor at the time said to stop doing it, he felt it wasn't effective for what I wanted to accomplish; increased distance. I think I will go back to squatting a little; no longer with that instructor. I personally found it worked for me, so I will try it again. If I combine what you're saying in this video with your clearing the hips video I think I might have found my solution to more distance & clearing my hips. By the way no longer hitting pull hooks. Your clearing hips video helped a ton, shots going a lot more straight.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it Steven. Yes, the 'squat and spring' feeling, if you can time it, can really produce power. All the best, Adam
@edmiller94535 жыл бұрын
This added 5-10 yards on my 9 iron at the range, with somewhat less scatter. When I do this well, the solid strike he mentions just happens. Thanks, Adam.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Glad you are making progress Ed. Best, Adam
@troylehman54716 жыл бұрын
I have watched thousands of golf videos and you have the most beautiful swing out of all of them
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Troy. Always fiddling with it, I suppose none of us are very happy with our own swing. Best, Adam
@sacctennis86397 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam! Definitely an area that gives me trouble at time! I love the concept of throwing the club out towards target! It works! And also swinging through the ball and not at the ball! Excellent video! As a tennis pro I daily swing through the tennis ball effortlessly, now I have a new concept to apply to my golf swing! Thanks, Dennis
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis, glad the video was helpful to you. Best, Adam
@nghgkc67 жыл бұрын
Super video! I love the way you describe how to narrow the swing arc on the downswing. This creates the natural lag I have always not had. Without this, I have always released the club head early resulting in a closed club face/shot to the left. I played this morning with this downswing change and played great! Straighter and longer shots. Thanks Adam!
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it Tom! All the best, Adam
@jimkingadventure2 жыл бұрын
Another great lesson, Adam - thank you! I've often wondered about the difference between driver/wood and iron swings. How are they similar? How do they differ?
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim. Regards differences I'd say much more similar that different. Best, Adam
@jimkingadventure2 жыл бұрын
@@Scratchgolfacademy I'll watch for a lesson on the differences. ;-) Enjoy the Masters. - JK
@darioaquino93994 жыл бұрын
Thanks,mr.B.simple yet easy to understand lesson and very detailed.can't wait to take my swing when covid-lockdowns are lifted.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dario, glad you found the video helpful. All the best, Adam
@westermangolftraining39925 жыл бұрын
What simple and easy advice, so good to see. Get that lower body leading. Will try all of this, trying to get better every day. Thanks!
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Colin! All the best, Adam
@WALTERMITTIE5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam I really enjoy your videos and review them often as on this occasion. The narrowing you describe in this video is surely not as dramatic as you suggest.. You describe the narrowing as illustrated by the different position of the hand position relative to the background objects. Simultaneous with the arm downswing is a forward shift of the hips which accounts for much of the change in the hand position on the downswing relative to the background objects. Surely the more vertical fall of the left arm in the downswing initially accounts for any narrowing simultaneous with the small forward shift of the lower body accounts for the appearance of narrowing before an aggressive lower body turn.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
The wight shift in the downswing does account for some of it. Also though, if you look at slow motion video from directly behind a great player the trail arm (right for righties) is noticeably more folded, and up against the body in the downswing vs the backswing. Additionally there is an increase in wrist hinge. Hope this helps. Best, Adam
@Cruusher3 жыл бұрын
I started practicing these techniques, and now I'm beginning to improve exponentially.
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Best, Adam
@김성수-d9l3k4 жыл бұрын
I've realized Mr. Adam is really a great teacher & instructor !! Much much Thanks.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. All the best, Adam
@zendog0005 жыл бұрын
Fantastic lesson Adam. You give a lot of the core golf teachings a slightly different perspective which I like very much!
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Paul. Best, Adam
@gregboggs47217 жыл бұрын
Adam love your videos, I'm a senior golfer at 61. Only been playing about five years, I can never take a divot, I'm always "sweeping " the ball. No matter how hard I try it never happens, mot of the time I hit decent shots but I know I'm loosing distance. Thanks
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg. Keep working at it, maybe half shots at times. The more the grip of the club is past the ball at impact the more you will be able to take a divot. Best, Adam
@starlitshadows7 жыл бұрын
Focusing on swinging through the ball out to the target feels great. Definitely a better sense of shallowing, rotation and sweeping through the ball rather than down at it. Great video.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Best, Adam
@jameswilson83367 жыл бұрын
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@Alloverthegolf4 жыл бұрын
Perfect video for golfers all over the golf
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. All the best, Adam
@purpleburly80574 жыл бұрын
What bloody good video!! Well presented, clear and concise, no waffle. Great stuff Sir.
@roknjohn7 жыл бұрын
I've been doing the club toss "drill" for years, except it's usually right after I hit the ball. ;-) On a serious note, thanks for the videos. I will definitely check out your website.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much John. All the best, Adam
@Alpange6 жыл бұрын
Ahah, you made my day! Thanks
@mikefixac6 жыл бұрын
I hear you bro.
@markkev1053 жыл бұрын
I know that feeling all to well lol
@packat786 жыл бұрын
Thx for the video! Hardest thing for me is getting the feel of swinging through the ball and not at the ball. I struggle with hitting fat with my longer irons.
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and glad you liked the video. I have a video at KZbin called ‘how to stop hitting behind the ball’ it might be helpful. Best, Adam
@VintageTubeTone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I've been perfecting the move at 6:36 for years!
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Keep plugging! All the best, Adam
@Rufus-OG4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed!! A masterclass in simple direct tuition, effective drills and simple techniques. To be honest ... I laughed out loud at how clean the strike was on that 8 iron every time 😯
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Rufus, and glad you enjoyed the video. All the best, Adam
@frankparkinson3646 Жыл бұрын
Practice range with I iron.. address imaginary ball and toss golf club as described in the video... Walk up, collect 8 iron.. repeat process 50 times... Then go home ... Don't hit a golf ball that day... Then at night think about the feel of that full release of energy through the impact zone.... Try remember that feeling next time you swing... Good luck...
@Victoriousandbrave2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! Feels MUCH better.
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video Marissa Best, Adam
@thomasfraser90726 жыл бұрын
Funny that since i learned to take a decent back swing from your previous video and i know that my feet are already planted on the ground; my only downswing thought is as I am looking down at the ball, I Imagine trying to rapidly swing pass the middle of my abdomen with my straight lead arm and lead elbow; surprisingly the rest of the swing takes care of itself. Trying to focus on any other parts of my body simply messes up my swing. One thing i know for certain with this one downswing thought It is impossible for me to go over the top and guarantees that I will stay on my original shaft plane i had at set up. Thanks for reading. Have you ever heard of such a crazy swing thought that I swear works!
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Thomas, I've heard of (and done) a thousand of them. The main thing is that the thought helps you get in a good slot, and gives you confidence. As we all know, the ball reacts to the club and not to what we think. All the best, Adam
@mgellison15 жыл бұрын
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@EmilioYepez4 жыл бұрын
Such a great, practical teacher ... tremendous
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Emilio. Best, Adam
@dcl4dg5 жыл бұрын
What bloody good video!! Well presented, clear and concise, no waffle. Great stuff Sir.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. All the best, Adam
@CKGolfer6 жыл бұрын
This video and your video on the Effortless Swing is invaluable if you want hit the ball solid with less effort. Awesome stuff!!
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Christopher. All the best, Adam
@colbr67337 жыл бұрын
Great practical and also conceptual explanation. Really like the idea of throwing towards the intended target rather than focusing just at the ball strike.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, and glad the video was helpful to you. Best, Adam
@daviddewing23317 жыл бұрын
Great lesson! I think this is really good for understanding how to through your shot at your target. Good information that I can imagine and understand. Well said without making it a mechanical instruction video without purpose.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much David, glad you found it helpful. All the best, Adam
@Metal14127 жыл бұрын
Perhaps my most important and informative golf video to date! I have a sequence issue and this lesson nails it! Huge thank you for posting!
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, glad you found it helpful. Best, Adam
@garybarnes30135 жыл бұрын
Adam, you talked about lag, shaft lean and target direction and what sequencing is but very little about how to create a shiver. I don’t know what a shiver is. It looks like a complex move that you do easily. I tend to have trouble making the lower body go first. Thanks Gary Barnes Marietta Ga
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Gary, Thanks for watching the video. People get bored easily, so we make these videos reasonably short. "Shiver" is intended to evoke a feel. I suppose rapid acceleration, quickly followed by deceleration would be the best definition I could give. Hope that helps. Best, Adam
@michaelpappas3857 Жыл бұрын
Very important concept right at the end. Thanks
@Scratchgolfacademy Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful
@artpena727 жыл бұрын
thanks Adam, this video touched a few things i was working on lately, thanks a lot!! i went from hitting my PW from 115 yards to 135 with the whipping action on the hips.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Nice going! Glad it was helpful. Best, Adam
@kidbowjb5 жыл бұрын
Probably the best piece of teaching I've ever seen
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you found it helpful. All the best, Adam
@jamesharris1844 жыл бұрын
Adam, I was with you all of the way until de accelerating the club. I don't understand why you would do that? I signed up for your master series and I absolutely love it. My scores have come down appreciably owing to you.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
James, Thanks. We don't want to decelerate the club, we need to hit the brakes a bit (decel) with the body to ACCELERATE the club coming into impact. I hope this helps. All the best, Adam
@jamesharris1844 жыл бұрын
@@Scratchgolfacademy thanks, I see. I think Tiger Woods used to talk about that as posting off of his lead leg.
@seagrasscharters75557 жыл бұрын
This gem: "...the quicker you decelerate them...". Wow. To make a short story long...After a 8+ year layoff from golf, completely [was a 6 handicap, due only to a LOT of range time] , at nearly 60 I've got the bug again. A few rounds found the same old swing, only shorter and less consistent. What a chance to re-build it - correctly this time around. So, armed with a mat, a net, iPhone slow-mo video, Doppler RADAR thingy, many weeks of rummaging through the Net...no improvement. Good setup, good lag UNTIL waist high then it all goes away. Zero shaft lean. Little margin for error. Average clubhead speed [for an amateur my age]. High, weak strikes. Your drill with the short, 'whippy'-like swings - with the _deceleration component_ - have produced the only progress I've seen so far, where it counts. I'll stop now. But thanks. I'm subscribing. PS: the club-throwing thing (I read that in Shoemakers book years ago) never translated to my swing, but this does.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you found the video helpful! (just saw your comment, it had been spammed out) All the best, Adam
@doddieb7 жыл бұрын
Adams you make golf easy with your tips and videos going to try the club throwing with old clubs. Steve
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, hope you see some progress. Best, Adam
@fredmelka35637 жыл бұрын
Dear Adam, your videos are just INCREDIBLE. Like previous comments, the way you explain the small but so critical details (lag, hip turn, etc.) and their corresponding excess to avoid are a true value to me (4years of golf, improved from 90 to below 80 in a few rounds :). Thanks so much. Now quick question please : Is it possible to strike big ball "too much" past little ball (and top it) if great hip turn combined with a lot of responsiveness in the wrists for lag ? It occurred a couple of times when having very good feels about this too elements. A little less hip slide with still soft wrists and solid strikes back again. Thanks in advance for your answer. Very Best regards.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Fred. Yes, it's possible to hit the ground too much ahead of the ball, and for the reasons you state. Usually someone with these tendencies (pretty rare) flight the ball low and take deep divots also. You sound like you have the right answers, just paly with it a bit until you dial in the right combo. All the best, Adam
@fredmelka35637 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Again amazing teaching and mille mercis from Paris France.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Only been to Paris once.....loved it
@thenotorious90325 жыл бұрын
One of the best instructor swings!
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Derek. Best, Adam
@PatrickAlexanderThePilot7 жыл бұрын
Great Instruction,Do you have any instructions for golf ball position for short, long irons and woods? I practice in the range with different positions and getting confused which way should I go with positioning the ball. Thank you for your videos, very useful.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick. Yes I have several 'ball position' videos at the KZbin channel, I hope they are helpful to you. Best, Adam
@dseveno82545 жыл бұрын
The club throw is a very good visual representation of how you want to move your shoulders in the downswing. The right shoulder comes in underneath the left, and not even with it (which can lead to some massive pulls).
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked the video. All the best, Adam
@cr8iveamboy7757 жыл бұрын
Thank u! So much good stuff. I watched 5 of ur videos & shot 1 over today. The ball is not the target, the target is the target. Makes sense.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Nice round Eric! Glad the videos are helpful to you. Best, Adam
@youngjr12117 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video, definitely hit the nail on the head for me, trying to hit down on the ball vice hitting the back or through the ball. Going to try to incorporate the drill shown here, Going to subscrib to the channel. Thank you!!
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
+Jeremy Young Thanks Jeremy, glad you found it helpful. Best, Adam
@TheLegendsNJ5 жыл бұрын
Very intuitive way to gain more distance and power. Thanks.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Monroe, glad you liked the video. Best, Adam
@OscarGonzalez-vg3cp2 жыл бұрын
Thanks interesting point. I believe you just make me see something wrong in my swing. Good video.
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hope you make progress Oscar
@JadenWhetzel7 жыл бұрын
I am 15 yeas old and trying to get my golf game consistent. thank you so much for helping me! you are an amazing golf teacher!
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Jaden. Best of luck to you. Adam
@Baz303 Жыл бұрын
That club toss section is pure gold 👍
@bh56064 жыл бұрын
Well organized presentation. Others take note.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Ben. Best, Adam
@CKGolfer4 жыл бұрын
Adam, it looks like the hands and the belt buckle are both ahead of the ball at impact. Explain how the separation of the upper and lower body minimizes at that point in the swing.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
CK, The lower body should lead the downswing, but once it starts to decelerate the upper body starts to catch up a bit, eventually passing the lower body in the follow through. All the best, Adam
@CKGolfer4 жыл бұрын
@@Scratchgolfacademy Thanks Adam. I think this is one thing that amateur's get confused about. All the talk of getting the lower body moving first makes us think it should always be ahead.
@sedrickbailey15167 жыл бұрын
Sedrick, PGA pro in the MAPGA section Instead of throwing a club, which is very effective, you can get your students to throw a ball or any object for that matter in the same motion to get the same feeling going on. It's all about restructuring those muscle memories!
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
+Sedrick Bailey Thanks Sedrick. All the best, Adam
@GasCanZa6 жыл бұрын
Best trainer I have seen to date. Thank you sir
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, glad you're enjoying the videos. All the best, Adam
@ignacioortigas97304 жыл бұрын
Great, simple and to the point
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Ignacio. Best, Adam
@timisnor18813 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam im a little confused where to put my arms to form the V. on the side of the body or out on the chest ?
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Tim, If you mean at address then roughly your triceps would be touching you at the sides of your chest. best, Adam
@caseybarlowski48326 жыл бұрын
Definitely gained a subscriber. Tons of detail and different ways you can fix you golf game in one video. Great first impression 10/10
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Casey, I hope the videos help you with your game. All the best, Adam
@travisjaggers21145 жыл бұрын
Thx for the video Adam, very thorough. Is there any active use of the hands/arms or are you primarily squeezing into the ground then turning your hips? Thx again.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
At start of downswing I’d say mainly squeezing down and rotating. Hope this helps. Best, Adam
@garybarnes30135 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply. But how do you start the lower body first? Easier said the done.! Gary Barnes, Marietta Ga
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Gary, It's a move you've made in other sports (throwing a ball, skipping a rock etc), you just have to feel it. Do it without a ball, the key is no thrust down with the arms, if they are truly passive it's easy to start the lower body. Hope this helps. Best, Adam
@johnwhite73202 жыл бұрын
Good lesson. Thanks
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Best, Adam
@monasty1877 жыл бұрын
Adam, Thanks for another great video. I always find your content top notch. I hope I can learn from this video because my attack angle is -11°. Obviously I am ball focused and my divots are comparable to graves. My launch angles are all to low. Thanks again for the video
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Yes, 11 degrees is pretty steep, hopefully the club toss drill get's you the proper feel. All the best, Adam
@okidokidori46662 жыл бұрын
Man i love this towel method Seriously helps me at impact
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@golf4ubacknine7684 жыл бұрын
Another great lesson !!
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Best, Adam
@nagibkurji47347 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam. Been playing for 20 year plus. Have never seen such outstanding stuff. It's like - YES - THAT'S IT! watched your videos and took it to the course the next day - difficult to remember everything but I will watch over and over again. In any case I played at least 6 shots better. One question. In this video you talk about decelerating the hands and letting the clubbed accelerate (like a whip). Problem is, how do you finish the swing? My major problem is not finishing so I tend to hook when I try and finish. Thanks
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nagib, glad you are finding the videos to be helpful. Regards the question, once the ball is struck the best players re-accelerate the hips/body/arms , taking them to a finish. At full speed it looks close to continuous motion with most of them. I hope this helps a little. All the best, Adam
@nagibkurji47347 жыл бұрын
Makes Sense. Much appreciated.
@Jobie863 жыл бұрын
Adam: I don't understand how you can suddenly stop your hip turn and not stall the body? Please explain. Thank you for all your help, Jim
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Jim, The hip turn doesn't stop, but does significantly slow down (as should the trunk and arms) in order to transfer energy to the club. As the club picks up speed and lashes through it helps re-accelerate the body to the finish. Hope this helps. All the best, Adam
@peteandingrid7 жыл бұрын
Very good advice!!
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ingrid, hope you make progress with your game. Best, Adam
@Lifeson26 жыл бұрын
This is the best advice I've seen in 10 years of trawling KZbin for instructional videos. Fantastic.
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Nev. I'm glad you found this video helpful. All the best, Adam
@gregpaterson15384 жыл бұрын
I have tendency to start my hips moving to early and then my arms play catch up which causes big hook,any exercise to assist ?
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Greg, I'm afraid it's hard to say what the causes of this in your swing without seeing it, sorry. Best, Adam
@lenardtan71692 жыл бұрын
Great tips
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lenard Best, Adam
@erichuber78274 жыл бұрын
This is easy! I throw clubs all the time!!!! Hahahahaha! Just kidding, I love the videos. I find them extremely useful. Will I ever be a single handicap? Probably not, but I enjoy playing more now that I hit the ball more sonsistently.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric, and glad you are making progress. Best, Adam
@lelandhopkins24335 жыл бұрын
Having a good time watch, learning, posting to fb.....Learning this move befor I get to the practice area at Gordon Lakes.....Leland
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Hope you make good progress! Best, Adam
@thomasbrewer49934 жыл бұрын
Really good explanation and visuals!
@thomasbrewer49934 жыл бұрын
Forgot to add this comment before I sent... I really needed this video! My home course recently purchased K-Vest (Coach) and I found out my sequence was out of wack. This lesson was just what I needed! Thanks.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it Thomas. All the best, Adam
@thomasfraser90726 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Start downswing with the ground and hips.