How to stop FLIPPING the golf club at IMPACT and START COMPRESSING the Ball

[@TJVGolf]

I want to know, what do you struggle with the most in your game? Let me know below ⬇

[@ag358]

TJ, I hit baby draws but during round it turns into a hook low sweeping starts right goes left way left most with the power clubs . What should I look for club head comes from inside. What should I be looking for? Ty

[@richardwooddisse1839]

Fat iron shots

[@bobuljua1883]

Sweet spot contact

[@larrypruitt3919]

I shoot high 70s low 80s . But struggle getting off my right side. I never had the issue. Until I stopped playing for 3 years. Can’t seem to stop it with driver especially.

[@TJVGolf]

⁠​⁠@@AlanStrong-t4zI will be creating a dedicated video to these miss patterns. In short, pulls come from a club path and face angle both moving left of the target at impact (assuming you are right handed) Now the cause of that can be many things. I can address some of those cause and affects in a video. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it!

[@antoniomoreno5066]

Been playing for 45 years and never heard a teacher explain the concept so simple! Thank you

[@TJVGolf]

Thank you for watching and the kind words. My goal is to take complex topics (most in golf instruction is) and simplify it without losing the details (if that makes sense). I appreciate the comment!

[@sundaygolfer]

I have watched this video a few times now and what has really helped me is moving my hands slightly stronger on the grip. Have practice this now for a week and WOW what a difference. Thank you T.J. this really helped. I also realized I had part of my hand over the end of the grip like you demonstrated. Keep up the great content.

[@TJVGolf]

Excellent. This is a common issue with players that struggle with a flip or scoop at impact. A "weak" grip puts the wrist in a position of extension much easier than a neutral or "stronger" grip with most players. I am glad it has helped. Thanks for watching and the support! T.J.

[@sundaygolfer]

Just wanted to say again that this really has changed my impact. Best video lesson I have ever watched.

[@Asoa58]

Great video. I noticed a tempo value on the bottom left of the screen. I struggle with tempo consistency, especially on the course. When i am playing badly, fat shots behind the ball, lack of compression, its usually due to rushing or trying to "hit" the ball as opposed to swinging the club. Once I mentally recongise this, I slow down and everything becomes better sequenced. Tempo and rhythm is my demon

[@TJVGolf]

Hi, thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it! I know this may sound like an obvious question but do you practice with the intent of working on your tempo? I do have a video with some tempo drills if you want to check it out but I highly recommend the lag shot swing trainer for tempo work for my students. It almost forces you to figure out tempo and it's practical as it is simply a golf club. If you are interested here is a link with a little coupon code. lagshotgolf.com/TJValentineGolf (use code VALENTINEGOLF15 to Save!

[@wayned7702]

Just found you today on YT! Your coaching style is awesome. I love the way you explain the dynamics is simple terms. Especially using the term intentions which I think will definitely help my game. Great instructions! I'm hooked!

[@TJVGolf]

Thank you for the kind words and I appreciate you for watching! T.J.

[@Stevethephoneguy]

This hit home especially the grip. I just hit balls into my net and the impact felt so much better. TJ this is great and appreciate your work with these videos.

[@TJVGolf]

That is fantastic. My goal is to help players like you in any way I can through content. I have been enjoying making these and I appreciate your kind words. T.J.

[@carlcampbell6827]

Thank you T.J.for this valuable video. I subscribed.

[@TJVGolf]

Thank you for the kind words. I hope I can in some way help you play better and keep enjoying the game! I appreciate you watching. T.J.

[@imbangmangkuto1723]

Thank you so much, TJ. The 123 mechanic makes a lot of sense. Will try and practice them soon.

[@TJVGolf]

You're very welcome and thank you for watching! let me know how it works for you. T.J.

[@stevedriscoll2539]

Excellent, concise, relevant instruction

[@TJVGolf]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind works and you watching! T.J.

[@desaibha]

wonderful expalaination of golf swing mechanics with visuals for perfect golf swing.

[@andypezcovers]

brilliant. this is exactly my issue (getting too far onto my outside lead foot). i could show you a slow mo video if you want a good example of a flippy impact

[@TJVGolf]

As I say to a lot of my students...flipping is an art form but one you don't want to own! Thank you for watching. It is much appreciated. T.J.

[@TreasureTrappers-l9l]

I just watched literally all the videos you have so far and I have to say I am really enjoying them. I watch a lot of KZbin golf instruction and your format is really solid. Please keep it up. One of the videos you mentioned remote coaching. How do I get set up with you? Thank you. Wilson

[@TJVGolf]

I appreciate the kind words. Go to my website (TJValentineGolf.com) and click on the contact me button and reach out that way and I can get you set up. I am working on completely redoing my website (loooooong overdue)

[@robertmcglone361]

Biggest problem is downward movement for power at bottom without excessive hand rotation.

[@PhilYork-n6v]

Excellent video overall! . . . really like your discussion of "intention." As you know, If you "intend" to produce a certain result with a golf ball, sometimes the body will automatically" do the right things to produce that result.

[@TJVGolf]

Absolutely! Hard to display that in a video but it is amazing how our body self organizes around what our eyes see and brain thinks. Way more powerful than it is given. Thank you for the kind words and I appreciate you watching and commenting. T.J.

[@pohoresky]

Learning new stuff about weight transfer and pressure transfer never heard of before. Like a light bulb moment waiting to happen in order to get ball turf contact and how to do it and why it happens most importantly of all.

[@TJVGolf]

That is one of my goals when working with students. I absolutely make sure they understand completely what needs to happen. If they don't understand I explain it in a different way until that Light Bulb goes off. Love those light bulb moments! Thanks for watching!

[@Stevethephoneguy]

TJ, I just wanted to leave you a little update on my progress with this (you had asked in my original comment) The grip adjustment I made has made a giant difference overall. It seems to have reduced the flipping a decent amount. Not completely but MUCH better. Just wanted to say thank you again. Steve

[@TJVGolf]

That's awesome Steve! It's always great to hear how things are progressing. I hope it continues to get better for you! Thanks for watching! T.J.

[@brandonsandberg3500]

Thanks for the video! I struggle with overactive hands sometimes. Would love to see a video on early extension in the downswing. I struggle with this a lot and it causes me to strike the ball off the toe a lot (low launch / snap hooks)

[@TJVGolf]

Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be discussing some of the reasons behind early extension. Sounds like your early extension produces some handle raise causing the toe strikes. Keep an eye out for some content on this. I appreciate you watching. T.J.

[@chipnorris2504]

Excellent lesson. Thanks

[@TJVGolf]

Your very welcome!

[@billwilson3172]

Great compression of explanations to reduce errors.

[@PBARK]

Great video TJ! My typical struggle is with middle irons, but a lesson with you always fixes it.

[@TJVGolf]

You’re the best! I appreciate you!

[@al1356]

Thanks for posting TJ. I struggle with a flip and ridiculous high ball flight, it’s like Rory height only half the distance!

[@TJVGolf]

Absolutely and thank you for watching and commenting! The next time you go practice, change your intentions to simply trying to de loft the club at impact (like you are trying to hit the ball under a tree). Practice it without moving the ball back too much in your stance. Let's get that Rory height...just with his distance 😀

[@garyleyte5329]

Cool! Thx coach

[@TJVGolf]

You're very welcome! T.J.

[@stevostevopick4003]

I struggle terribly because our brains are incredible at the ability to strike the golf ball (poorly albeit) with a really lousy swing. No weight shift, adding dynamic loft, steep lumberjack to name a few. Somehow our brain gets it going forward (with mostly tops and fats). I'm guilty of all these bad habits you described in this great content vid. I need to put a stop to these ingrained swing habits with a lot of proper practice. I've never seen the grip (weak, neutral and strong) and how that affects/relates to dynamic loft at impact. Thank you for that! New sub here

[@TJVGolf]

This is your year! Simplify your process and start with your set up. Work off of that good set up. Thank you for watching and subscribing. I greatly appreciate it! T.J.

[@richthomann8405]

My struggle is exactly as you explained, flipping the club making inconsistent contact!

[@TJVGolf]

It is definitely a common struggle with a lot of players. I am going to be positing a compilation of compression drills in the coming few days that will compliment this video. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it. T.J.

[@thomasgarcia4171]

TJ.. thanks for videos, I’m new to your channel but will visit again.. something I struggle with is sand play both fairway and green side.. any help will be appreciated. Thanks and stay bless..

[@TJVGolf]

Thank you for watching and commenting it is much appreciated! I have both of those on my list so watch out for those.

[@tommycarnes1380]

T J Loved the Video, Maybe a dumb question But, Do you use the under the tree scenario only on practice ? or during your round while playing ? Thanks

[@TJVGolf]

Not a dumb question at all and in fact a great question. You absolutely can think that way. That visual created the groundwork for your intentions. It also can be a great distractor to all the chaos the golf course visually throws at us. Thanks for the awesome question. T.J.

[@BenMarar]

Great video, thanks!

[@TJVGolf]

You’re welcome! I appreciate you watching!

[@lacpascal]

Regarding weight shift and having the pressure on the lead side at the end of the backswing, do we must do the same with the driver.?

[@TJVGolf]

Fantastic question and I realized after I really never addressed that. Yes. The major difference is ball position. In theory the ball position will be forward so once you fall into your lead side your center of pressure will be behind the ball. This in theory puts that low point before the ball giving yourself space to deliver the club with a positive Angle of Attack. Does that make sense? T.J.

[@TedWilliamsAZ]

Do you have any short game coming up? Could use something on pitching. Good videos as usual

[@TJVGolf]

Absolutely. Thank you for watching!

[@lw1golf730]

Good day mr.TJ, my name is livingstone, I am a subscriber of your channel. Thank you for your insight on the golf swing. It has been very helpful to me. I was wondering what is the name of your golf similar or the the projector. I love the size of the screen. Also your set up.i would love to get that information. Thank you.

[@TJVGolf]

Hi Livingston, thank you for the question. In the studio I have a Uneekor Eye XO optical launch monitor with the Uneekor Swing Optix Cameras and pressure mat. The projector is the BenQlk936st. The screen size is 20x12. I'll do a studio tour soon. Thanks for watching and the questions!

[@demolishu1]

I struggle with shaft lean also and digging the club too far in the ground on my actual swing. My pre swings are brushing the grass but actual strike swing digs

[@TJVGolf]

I'll throw this drill into one of my upcoming videos but try this the next time you are on the range. Tee up a ball an inch and try to pick the ball off the tee with a 7 iron. Once you do that for about 10 swings move the tee down and follow that same plan until the ball is back on the ground. The body does a great job at self organizing due to the unique situation. You have to "pick" the ball a bit more when the ball is on the tee due to it being off the ground. Does that make sense? Thanks for watching and commenting. I greatly appreciate it! T.J.

[@alvindickman3492]

Ball striking

[@JerryBirdsong]

Topping/chunking fairway woods.

[@TJVGolf]

Hi Jerry, first check on those set up basics. Make sure the ball isn't getting too far forward in your stance. As simple as that sounds sometimes it is the culprit with long clubs. Remember, you are also still striking the ball on the downswing with fairway woods we aren't sweeping or picking. Thanks for the comment and I appreciate you watching! T.J.

[@craigsimons2217]

TJ, this is a great video. My biggest frustration is hitting the ball fat with my irons. I’ve been trying to get my weight more on my lead (left) side during the downswing, but still hitting some fat shots. I like the fourth factor - intentionally trying to hit the ball lower - so I’ll try that next time out. Question: is there a way to intentionally create the “lag” everyone talks about, or delay the release of the club? It seems like inertia and momentum from the swing will naturally release the club face. Is this controllable?

[@TJVGolf]

Thank you for watching! Long answer short. Lag should be a natural and not forced angle. If the angle between your lead forearm and shaft of club is increasing early (casting etc) it could be a grip issue. Weaker grips (hands turned to the left on the grip for a right handed golfer) will have a tendency to produce an early release or loss of lag too early in the downswing. Does that make sense?

[@craigsimons2217]

@ Yes it does, thanks. I used to play with a strong grip, hitting a draw. I recently returned to the game after a 12-15 year hiatus and have adopted a neutral grip and a more rotational swing. Maybe I’ll try gradually strengthening my grip and see if it makes a difference, but I think keeping more weight on the lead side is crucial. Thanks for replying.

[@Matt-b5r]

Could always use work on my around the green work

[@TJVGolf]

In the works! I appreciate you watching.

[@Matt-b5r]

@@TJVGolf Thanks for responding!

[@desaibha]

I struggle with rotation and extension sequence after the fall -too early extension or sometimes delayed extension causing club to hit ground way before the golf ball.

[@TJVGolf]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Check out my latest video on Pressure Shift. It might help.

[@nanjappachandramohan9172]

Exactly what an how to use left wrist?

[@TJVGolf]

Thanks for the question. At what point in the swing are you referring too? Really depends on the grip of the particular player and the dynamic movement of the body. There is no one size fits everyone. I am assuming you are speaking from a right handed point of view. The left wrist (subject to starting point on the club) moves through space and time going from more extension to less extension to possibly flexing at impact all depending on the player. Again, tough to be general with this question. Thanks for watching! T.J.

[@ramonamarshall6514]

I need help with: Different grips on different clubs, extension hinge with different clubs. Different ball placement different clubs. Consistent shoulder lead maintaining arm extensions, looking up for the 'the lory' shot. Timing of follow through. These issues result in: hitting fat, hitting right, lack of power, topping.

[@TJVGolf]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Keep watching as I will touch on a lot of these topics.

[@Jonathan-t4j9z]

What makes golf fun is the struggle. For me under 100 yards.

[@TJVGolf]

This is such a great comment. You are spot on. The challenge is what drives all of us to get better. We can say the same about a lot of things in life!

[@JohnWilliams-e3z]

struggle with my weight shift. getting stuck on my back leg

[@TJVGolf]

I should have my guide to a good weight shift at some point tomorrow. Thank you again for watching!

[@owl331]

Turning headband standing up in my stance

[@riverboy3050]

Striking my 4 iron, getting height.

[@TJVGolf]

Do you know what your driver club head speed is? Sounds like an odd question but I might be able to give you a best without seeing your swing. Thanks for watching! T.J.

[@riverboy3050]

@@TJVGolf it’s been a while since I was fitted but would say around 87mph. I am 73 with a current handicap of 10.1. Currently awaiting the new drivers to be released to buy a new one having been very lucky to win the first prize in our Pro shop Xmas draw!

[@larrypruitt3919]

I need that weight shift video.

[@TJVGolf]

I should have that one ready for Friday. I appreciate you watching!

[@thomasmulcahy5341]

I'm right handed and have a weak left knee... leads to Poor weight shift on downswing

[@TJVGolf]

Thank you for watching and the comment. I can empathize as I had ACL, MCL and PCL reconstruction 26 years ago after a college baseball injury and still deal with that in my right knee. There is no doubt as a right handed golfer you have more struggles than I do due to needing to "land" into your lead side with the knee taking a lot of the brunt of the force. I am finishing up a weight shift video and hopefully releasing it tomorrow or Saturday. I am going to touch upon things like this. I appreciate you watching.

[@ricklott6037]

Hitting thin shots is my problem

[@TJVGolf]

Check out this short I did a while back. This drill might help.kzbin.info2odFcTQSJ7k Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated! T.J.

[@mrm700]

Most likely coming too much from the inside

[@grahamkatz5495]

Heel strikes

[@TJVGolf]

I will put together something soon on heel strikers. There are some common (and some uncommon) reasons. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@benjaminedington5737]

I broke my right elbow 25yrs ago and it didn't heal right and now I can't straighten it out so I'm thinking that's the reason why in having trouble in my swing because I watch a lot of videos and after contact the right arm is straight and takes over the left arm any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks

[@TJVGolf]

I have actually worked with a few players over the years with similar issues regarding physical arm issues creating restrictions. Are you a lefty or righty?

[@benjaminedington5737]

@@TJVGolf right handed

[@keplerts]

Yep, I’m a flipper. I looked like the guy in that shot video clip at the beginning. Where is that weight shift video??

[@TJVGolf]

You are definitely not alone being a flipper. I should have that video up by Friday.

[@CliffordAnema]

Hitting the ball solid. Low point of my swing moves back and forth.

[@FLjeffinPCB]

I have never seen someone have fingers hanging off the top of the grip. I can't believe that is a issue.

[@TJVGolf]

Unfortunately I see it a good amount. You have to remember the large sample size I see. In fact, a new remote student I had today was about a 1/4 inch over the top of the cap. Reduces stability and moves the applied forces the grip gives dynamically. Thanks for watching! T.J.

[@Matt-b5r]

I actually noticed that I hold the club beyond the butt end of the club....hmmm

[@TJVGolf]

Definitely something to mess around with a bit to see if it changes anything.

[@ronaldestomin4762]

Hitting and compressing the ball.

[@TJVGolf]

I have a few videos in the queue on this topic. Keep an eye out for those. Thanks for watching!

[@LuisVazquez-tg6ft]

Slice

[@greggbusacca7338]

Swinging the club like a baseball bat. In order to generate power in a baseball swing, you need to "snap" release that bat, creating a lot of speed. Apparently, you can't do that in golf. I don't believe you can be a power hitter in baseball with "forward bat lean", but you absolutely need forward shaft lean in golf. There must be thousands of people who have played baseball who struggle with this. Would like to see a video on this subject.

[@TJVGolf]

Love these talking points. I might do a video on this but in short. There is very little "snap" in baseball as the structure of the trail wrist stays in extension a long time even through the hitting zone until the mass of the barrel starts to work around the hands. Look at Mookie, Judge, Shohei just to name a few. (amount subject to pitch location and intent). Part of the reason is the distribution of mass across the bat among others reasons including the differential between bat speed and hand speed. Flipping in baseball is very common among kids due to strength and hand speed and ultimately everything else in between (mechanics, type of pitch etc). In golf the differential between hand speed and the speed at which the club head is traveling is very large. We need the hands to "decelerate" in order for the club head to reach its destination at the proper time. Think how a trebuchet works (essentially a double pendulum) one arm moves fast first and then slows down to allow the second arm to fling. In order to get the energy into the second arm the first arm has to slow down to a stop. The first arm in the trebuchet is our arms and hands. The second arm is the club. Players struggle (flip or scoop) when this is out of order. Now the out of order can be caused by a lot of things such as ones I discussed in the video. The "snap" in golf is the hands slowing down to let the club head catch up. BUT the hands still need to be slightly forward at impact which means the club doesn't reach full alignment with the arms till after the ball....I know, a lot there to digest. Simple and complex physics and bio mechanics at work! I'm terrible at explaining these things on paper so I probably will do a video lol. Thanks for watching! T.J.

[@stevealexander7723]

Hits my driver to right

[@TJVGolf]

You can most definitely fix that. I’m adding that to my list of videos coming your way.

[@jonhegg]

Hit left is biggest issue.

[@TJVGolf]

I am assuming you are a rightly? In my queue is a couple of videos addressing left misses for righties. Thanks for watching!

[@evacox-fm7ze]

If I could get the club under the ball then I’d be in heaven 😢

[@TJVGolf]

You can and you will! 2025 is your year!

[@s3gts]

Intention is Huge T..

[@geraldparks8733]

I hit it fat and flip all the time

[@TJVGolf]

Work on those concepts. My next video I am releasing has 4 drills to work on impact that might help as well. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it! T.J.

[@WilliamArmes-x9v]

can't hit ball first

[@TJVGolf]

Keep an eye out for a drill series on ball first contact coming up in a few days. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it! T.J.

[@FelixSava]

Putting

[@TJVGolf]

Any particular part of putting? Short, lag, green reading, speed…or all of the above? Thanks for watching!

[@FelixSava]

Driving

[@golfinlife]

Has to be putting inside 4 feet

[@TJVGolf]

I have a short game series coming up that addresses this aspect. One of the biggest low hanging fruit areas of improvement is exactly this!

[@Wylmer-v9x]

driving

[@TJVGolf]

Anything In particular with your driving? Thank you for watching!

[@kenslea826]

Hitting fat is my biggest problem.

[@jpatt85]

Me too. Weight forward. You should feel like the club face strikes the ball well after your hands have swung past the ball. Keep wrist bent backwards as long as you can

[@yourfutureyourchoice8980]

Downswing

[@TJVGolf]

I will certainly be addressing downswing issues in the near future. I appreciate you watching!

[@johnlewis8152]

Inconcistancy

[@BillKaminski-i1x]

For me - listening to any instructor for 24 minutes is to much. Just my opinion, how about 4 shorter videos?

[@TJVGolf]

That’s ok. Longer explanations are not for everyone. Check out my shorts. I have over 100 1 minute takes on all aspects of golf. Enjoy!

[@BillKaminski-i1x]

@@TJVGolf Thanks for the response. I appreciate the fact you weren't offended and I'll check out your short videos. Hopefully we'll find a happy middle ground and we'll both benefit. thanks.

[@bigsbarry556]

Too much talking 😢 get to the point quicker

[@cluman1]

Vids are way too long for today's crowd.

[@michaelstilwell2750]

He is not looking for scrollers… he is looking for GOLFERS. We play a game that takes 4 hours, 20 something minutes is worth it to fix problems. He knows his audience