How to stop hitting behind the golf ball (easy fix)

[@RickShielsPGA]

JOIN THE *#1KCLUB* (First 1k comments & likes will be entered into a exclusive prize draw) Q: What is your problem strike with your irons? Fat, thin, toe, heel or more? *If you are NEW to my channel SMASH that subscribe button to stay connected!*

[@ZIPPYpp]

Rick Shiels Golf I thin mine a lot

[@evanthehistorian293]

I always fat mine

[@jasonb1422]

Honestly Rick, during my last game session I was all over the place with my irons. I was hitting fat and topping the ball horribly. There were a lot of shots with topspin that we're going about twenty yards and then going straight to the ground. Really frustrating. Excellent video, there are a lot of great tips on here. Keep up the good work.

[@robgillanofficial]

Thin. It seems like when I try to make a move towards the target and think about firing my hips, etc. that I tend to top the ball. I must be doing something weird with my weight or no longer committing to taking a divot.

[@adamhenderson4313]

Rick Shiels Golf I’m new to golf and watch a lot of yours and Pete finches videos this tip will help me out... I hope 😅 keep up the great videos

[@robertthackston8504]

Rick, Great instructions, you are so on the mark. I was a swayer and flipper for 30 years. Now I am covering the ball with a stable platform . I am 72 years old and shoot in the mid eighties. Just got my first hole in one in Tennessee. I can not wait to play the next round. Thank you for your kindness and generosity to help player you don't know. Be bless! Robert

[@SL0409]

Don't get how you can play for 30 years and still not know to hit a shot. If I couldn't do something after a year I'd be done with it

[@fearrua8150]

@@SL0409 no one asked for your opinion... Everyone has things to work on in their game.

[@JWL123]

@@SL0409 most L comment I’ve ever read.

[@SL0409]

@@JWL123 how? I know people who picked up a golf club for the very 1st time 18 months ago and they are scratch golfer. How can you play for 30 years and not know how to do something?

[@harrisonpurdum9165]

@@SL0409 what a rude thing to say to someone. People like you are quitters. Why would we listen to someone that quits something they can't figure out?

[@volkanyuksel8830]

Best videos and advices are from Rick !! No blabla for 20 minutes, 6 minutes straight to the point, clear, perfectly illustrated... easy to (try 😉) reproduce !! Thanks 🙏

[@jzb1954]

Rick, I’m 67 and have been playing golf for over 30 years. This is absolutely the best teaching tip I’ve ever heard in my life. When I started performing my backswing with my sternum remaining over the ball, I was amazed at the first feeling I felt when starting my downswing was my weight immediately starting to shift onto my left side. Great Job!!!

[@kodyhuseby9016]

Great video. I can’t believe I never realized how much I was swaying my body on my backswing

[@ratm23471]

Fucking aye, same mate.

[@b1782w]

Yes I watch this video just to watch it I have the occasional Duff But I typically pick the Baul clean without hardly taking a divot but I do feel like I had too much movement in my backswing After watching this video went to the range and focused on that then played a round after that knocked 5 strokes off that day definitely helped.... thanks Rick!

[@billy5034]

I was hitting balls very inconsistent before this video. Hated using irons. Now im becoming much more consistent

[@grungeface]

Working on this now

[@djspm1]

Same!

[@duanemartin1383]

At about 4:40 in your demo you initiate a slight forward press pre take away. I think this one little trigger move is an important element that is rarely talked about, explained or instructed. It's an important initiation to set and swing correctly. One of the many nuances for a great swing to make great contact. Great video.....keep'em coming.

[@robertborg9023]

Rick is my favourite online golf coach. Keeps things simple, easy to understand & has an awesome friendly personality. This "stop hitting behind the ball" segment has worked wonders for my game. Thank you Rick.

[@denvan5096]

Rick, your videos are my bible to golf, seriously. After watching this video, I immediately started hitting the balls farther and more consistently. My clubs used to catch the “big ball” too often, and one of the reasons was placing the ball too far toward the left foot. Thanks again.

[@ryanmayner4646]

Struggled with this for as long as I can remember. I've seen a huge change in striking consistency since making changes to my swing after watching this video - so much so I hit 150 balls at the range today and only had two bad hits. Awesome instructional.

[@nanolathe1193]

great video. this is my next step in improving my game is focusing on compressing the golf ball. its really hard to break the habit of trying to pick it clean or hit behind the ball. id say the vast majority of amateur players dont even know this at all. they think youre sposed to pick it clean every time. shifting the weight and focusing on a spot in front of the ball instead of where my club head meets the ball behind it has helped sooo much! what a difference it makes really. and it makes sense too. hitting the ground first has the potential to turn your club head or slow down your speed. even the tiniest margin makes a huge difference when everything is at full speed

[@wicksp335]

Totally agree with every word you wrote here. When I have occasionally got one shot right I’ve been thrilled but didn’t realise why I’d hit so well, just as you said! Pro told me I hit down to the ball rather than forward to target and to focus on a spot just in front to get ball-turf contact. Trying to pick it off clean is too hard to do every time!

[@CaughtShorts]

Rick, as an absolute beginner to the sport, your tuition is hugely improving my game. I could spend hundreds of pounds on 1 to 1 tution, but because of your videos I don't have to. Thank you so much for your contribution to the sport.

[@nevilleeve4412]

I have always been told..”always keep your head behind the golf ball”…the old C swing… for a 66 year old, a C swing is impossible, but to swing allowing the turn into the ball to lead makes a HUGE difference in getting full rotation from an older and stiffer body!! Thank you for the simple, clear and easily practised lesson! Great teaching…

[@mikeshiroi3940]

I played Golf yesterday after watching your video and have never hit such good iron shots from 3 iron to lob wedge. Before every shot I went through your routine and I was amazed at how solid and straight I was hitting the ball. Thank you.

[@dbsvolante]

Thank you for the instruction, I have struggled with my iron Play for so long, and on the odd occasion hit a pure golf shot, but did not grasp what I did correct to emulate it again and again. Now I know. Cheers for the advice, excellent tutor Rick.

[@francis9381]

Great tips...I had lost my swing and for 3 years could not play any descent golf. This video has saved my game...thanks! I'm going to watch more of your videos....

[@kristoflingier1996]

Watching this video before going on the course today has improved my game enormously. Not only have I stopped hitting the soil before the ball, I've added tens of yards to my distance and played much straighter. Thank you!!!

[@diegoturcios133]

Rick Shiels Golf i cannot express how happy i am that i watched your video!!! I kept shanking and slicing everything i would hit and have only one or two good holes in small nine hole golf courses. After watching this video and many others and transferring what i learned and adding it to my swing im hitting the ball more consistently and getting lower scores when i play!!!

[@varnsblownleen]

New to golf. Been playing about 2 weeks now. Your videos have been very helpful. Currently shooting around 110-120. Hoping to reach that 90 mark in the future. Thanks!

[@Amarok3011]

I’ve watched videos before this. And non of them have nailed this before. All of them just show “swing like this” which your breakdown is quick but explains everything so well. Thanks for your videos!

[@jatindervirdi3160]

Rick you absolute legend, this video hit the nail on the head with the ball position for my long irons, been struggling for flippin ages lol... Thanks buddy😊

[@charlieemslie7708]

Love your videos.I am 70 years old and have learned a great deal from your advice Enjoying playing much better and concentrating on what you have been saying.Advising my friends to view your channel.Brilliant,

[@CeeGrunt]

"....starting to move my weight around my left leg...." Great piece of golf instruction for the downswing, enabling one to hit against a firm left side.

[@itsame1277]

yep. This is my biggest problem. I'm playing tomorrow morning will let you know how I go as I remind myself each time of those four tips. Thanks Rick.

[@markfraser6777]

Just the advice I needed. This is the part of the game I’m needing to work on. Going to watch again and put into practice those 4 tips. Thanks Rick

[@marvinbedenbaugh2642]

Rick, I have found your videos some of the best teaching in golf. They are simple and work without hours on the range. at age 64 I use every tip I can get and hitting behind the golfball has been a personal demon and thanks for giving a solution.

[@majones117]

I'm brand new to the game, and I've been watching hours of tutorials and spending time on the driving range. This video is what finally shows me how to strike ahead of the ball. I have the hardest time shifting my weight at the moment, but I've been taking it slow to get the rhythym of the swing down. Thanks for these helpful videos, you give a ton of information!

[@gregryan8212]

Thank you so much! Best tip I’ve ever watched and easiest to understand … I’m a senior now with multiple surgeries and trying to adjust my swing to my stiff body, terrible rotation and seating is my curse… Sometimes I’ll even hit a foot behind the ball it’s so embarrassing. I’ll continue to try to stop the sway… At this point I don’t care hitting left or right I just want to hit the BALL first then turf.. Playing today wish me luck and thanks again, you’re amazing

[@brianburch7474]

Great video, went back and watched some of the older videos, and wow has this channel come a long way. Tremendous work Mr. Shiels!

[@paulbws125]

Hi Rick, just want to say thank you for helping me improve my game, I'm a complete beginner having never played golf before, had my first round a month ago, didnt have a clue how to even hold the club properly or how to stand with any golf club, ibe been watching your beginner videos and how to sort of videos, played my 2nd round last week and I can honestly say that by watching your videos I have improved drastically, you've helped me gain a better understanding of golf and made it more enjoyable for me to play, so again thank you and keep up the good work.

[@askthepaperclip]

I always had this problem, and after watching this video, I went out to play a round and hit my 5 iron better than ever! Thanks, Rick!

[@romellbrown5610]

I've tuned into you for quite sometime and i just realized how much of a jewel you are. Great content! I will share you with my golf buddies.

[@jbspullins1725]

Great tips. Been struggling with the long irons and this gives me something to try and adjust for. Think I’ve been putting it to far forward.

[@benjaminletiecq4932]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL!!! I was chunking it and thinking about my weight being back and this video explains it so perfectly! Rick's the man.

[@scottkendrick4544]

Phenomenal vid Rick. This has helped me so much.

[@stevemcvay2220]

Would love to see some more videos like this again. Think a ton of people would benefit. People often forget how good Rick is at coaching.

[@benbreinholt1159]

Hey Rick! Your videos have helped me out so much! Thanks man!

[@naw0004]

Rick you have given me 30-40 yards a club by your advice on hitting the ball first then the ground. THANK YOU!!!!

[@andersdehnkildeberg4552]

Hey Rick - Great videos, very straight forward and easy to understand. Nice and informative without all the excessive and confusing info, that alot of other videos tend to "share". You make it look so damn easy! Great job :)

[@mouseknaus]

Rick my man! I took this to the range and what a difference in my game! I always shifted my weight back and hit behind the ball all the time. Now I’m striking pure and true. Thank you!

[@HieuDinh2011]

Happy to hear this , sir. Just in one session . I wish i could do the same as i always hit behind the ball. Congratulations again.

[@nathanjohnston5729]

Great video Rick I’ve sent this link to my mate he definitely needs some help in this regard 😂

[@magdalenomeza5959]

I just started playing golf about a year ago and was terrible with my irons. After watching this video and practicing in the backyard, I have taken several strokes off of my golf game. Thanks to Rick, I'm now hovering around being a scratch golfer to a 3 handicap depending on the course.

[@johnhills3611]

It’s like the thought popped into my head and 2 hours later you put out the exact video I needed

[@Iko0025]

Great timing - followed my best drive yesterday with a 50yard chunk. Appreciate the tips 🇨🇦😀

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

Great video but now I have to get out there and actually do it right.

[@mikepetro9679]

This is great. Watched it twice then hit some and shots feeling great . Especially looking in front of the ball is a great tip .

[@BCPQ858]

This video literally made me improve my score by 10 strokes. Jesus Christ THANK YOU.

[@dallasobrien4868]

You described exactly what happened last week. Your simple explanations is exactly what I needed Rick. I enjoy your approach and slightly whacky English humour, all the way from Downunder.

[@guhmuhtruh]

starting playing golf a few months ago, yesterday I almost got my first birdie, hit the green in regulation with about a 6 foot put on a par 4. Missed the put less than an inch to the left of the hole. Was heartbreaking

[@MitchArch55]

Garrog I’m sorry

[@asdf14051]

I missed a 3 ft birdie putt on a par 3. It wasn’t even close. It was one of the worst putts I’ve ever hit. Still have nightmares about it 😂

[@pres3962]

Arjun Anand I can relate to this all too much, I’m new to golf as well so I’ve just gotta be patient with myself

[@brianherraghry832]

big. tom

[@c4thenerd171]

Lol I just missed a 1 footer yesterday. It had lots of slope but still lmao. And I’ve been playing for a long time

[@ronanbrand6953]

This video over all other videos I've watched has had the biggest effect on my game . Love Rick's videos

[@matthewmadsen859]

Yo rick I love your videos man the help me a lot I have improved tremendously, thank you

[@Reavix1]

Check out Clay Ballard, watched Rick and Clay, but holy crap Clay can describe everything like none other, i mean he's the greatest golf teacher of all if you ask me. his youtube is so thorough, and so explainatory.

[@jesse9264]

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[@denniscarr1482]

Thanks Rick, working much better getting much better contact, gaining distance on the irons sweet, appreciate the help!

[@williammills8953]

I nearly stopped using my irons. I've started using my hybrids..

[@stephencooper7304]

Hi Rich, I stopped playing golf for 20yrs until when 2yrs ago I had to retire due to health issues. I was playing off around 7 all my life but since I started again I have started watching your videos and because of your easy to follow instruction I am now playing off 2 Thanks

[@donhofmann5945]

Rick, you make it look so simple. However, I'm a bigger man and have trouble getting around myself. Any advice other than Jenny Craig. Lol

[@turtleb7170]

Golf kinematics japan, watch that guys videos i learned from him.

[@cstomp1]

I could have used this video before a recent outing. The best golfer in our foursome kept pointing out that I was hitting the ground before the ball. This is a great video, and I will use these tips the next time out.

[@peterknight861]

Best tip yet

[@jramb21]

agreed

[@pauliatomasi8951]

Everybody needs to watch this video!! I will share with my oldest son, this is excellent Rick!

[@aharte36]

I find the thing that helps me most is to feel like I’m driving through the ball instead of actually hitting it. Sounds weird but it works

[@jaylayalldayjustinnichols5084]

they say hit it to china.

[@cridley2010]

I think the same way! But I like to watch this video after I feel that I'm hitting underneath the ball. So before the next time on the range I'll watch this and practice.

[@ccrumar]

Very helpful video! Hitting behind the ball has always been a problem for me. I started following the 4 tips in the video and have reduced hitting behind the ball by about 90%. Also, I have gained more distance with my irons. If you are prone to hitting behind the ball, follow the instruction in this video and it should really help.

[@paularagon4171]

Is it bad form that I like to play wedges more of my back foot?I feel I get more spin and control.

[@kevmehl]

No it isn't. There are times when you want to hit it on your front foot (more loft) or your back foot (more roll). Check out Phil Mickleson's short game video its the best IMO. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZndimqKfrKhg7c

[@atokad5043]

So glad I subscribed to your channel when I picked up my first set of clubs last year. I took to the driving range yesterday and it didn't take long to realize I needed some instruction after being out of it for 4-5 months. I look forward to using your videos again! Thanks Rick!

[@johnmurray5935]

Think I’ve been putting my long irons way too far forward 😭

[@izacknessel693]

same problem here

[@rogerenglish5873]

Rick's brilliant graphics throughout all his videos really reinforce his messages. Helped me no end to improve my golf.

[@dalez9312]

Finally found golf instruction I can watch from the beginning to the end. Thanks Rick.

[@davevignasse2347]

I’m a beginner Rick and you make it so easy to understand the proper technique with great demonstrations and descriptions of the techniques

[@Searle1976]

Great advice, answered 20 years worth of golf questions in one video, thank you.

[@mrartboy1]

Best instructor on KZbin for golf!...learnt so much from him.

[@kellymcguire5912]

Best iron shot advice I've ever seen! Simple but effective.

[@anthonymilroy8676]

Rick I watched this video on Sunday before I played at Powfoot. Hit the ball so much better than I have been doing. Just been practicing and I'm so happy with my strike. Thank you so much! The best instruction video I've seen!...

[@raymondstratton5137]

Great video Rick Helped me with bad habit of doing a Baseball swing and bent lead arm.

[@peterlnj]

Your videos are a HUGE help. You explain everything in easy to understand terms. Very practical tips.

[@richardherrmann641]

Good one Rick.... I have seen this type of swing tip several times, but this one was so clean, easy and to the point. I liked the side pictures for the ball position. Really easy to see where the ball should be. Turning that right hip back is the trick. If there is a trick....

[@artoval1246]

Great instruction. It makes so much sense not to sway then the shifting of weight towards the target during the downswing to put the bottom of your swing in front ofthe ball. Thank you. This helps me lowermy handicap.

[@trashcans911]

This is one of my favorite videos, and has helped my play tremendously ‘win clubs’ ‘day with rick’

[@darrelljohnson9940]

I have watched a lot of video on this subject and yours is the most simple to understand. Thanks Rick!

[@georgedonaldson5997]

Cheers Rick, been struggling with this for a while and couldn't get to the bottom of it, literally. Fixed now, less sway and more rotation. Sorted.

[@davidnowell5161]

Nice and simple. Straight to the point. Thanks Rick

[@forrestelliott9454]

Hey shot my first 18 in 17 years I watched over 8 of ur videos I had the best back 9 of my life keep it up I are fun but informative.

[@jlh4jc]

This is very helpful Rick. Next time I practice, I'm focusing on my back swing as far as staying centered. I can see why I've had a hard time controlling my swing and topping the ball.

[@whenagan]

Great video!! Explains why I have been hitting behind the ball all of the time!!! Sternum on center with the ball

[@mikecrook8434]

Good video about ball position. Many channels don't mention this topic. The technical flaw in arbitrary guessing where to put the ball in your stance for each club length puts the golfer at a huge disadvantage. Not knowing the low point of your swing for each club length is a major cause of making poor ball contact. When I look at the ball position of different pro golfers (using irons) some put the ball left of center stance, some right of center stance, and some just put the ball in the middle. Those golfers have figured out where the low point of their swing is, which is where the ball should be waiting. I'm passionate about posting my thoughts about this because I JUST learned the importance of ball position after two years of hitting the ball fat due to my ignorance. I played golf for about two years before giving away my clubs (I never broke 100). This was before KZbin. With borrowed clubs and new knowledge of where the natural LOW POINT of my swing is, I'm no longer hitting fat shots which I not only did on the golf course but also on the driving range. Hope this helps someone.

[@thehartofwar8747]

I’ve implemented a lot of your advice into my game and my family and friends have noticed a dramatic difference in my game. People saying things like “never knew you were so good”.. etc. Big thanks

[@salgalotto1]

Rick, I want to thank you for what you do for viewers like me. Thanks to this video, I was able to win my match play round today, which put me in the semifinals. This video really resonated with me. I really appreciate it Sir.

[@gvv1mhh]

I love your videos. To the point, not a lot of unnecessary talk. Definitely deserves a subscribe and like. Keep up the great work.

[@TheDAT9]

Rick I don't know what kind of golfer you are, but your natural teacher. You helped me a lot, oh, and the graphics are great, Thanks

[@davidgreen9450]

Great tips! Hitting behind the ball has always been a big problem for me. Hopefully this will cure that. Thanks

[@muzukuru2492]

Rick my golf game has improved exponentially because of videos like these. Thank you very much!

[@carolyn9547]

Thank you for making these videos. I'm a newbee to golf and noticing a difference in my game each week.

[@brendanpierpoint3269]

G’day Rick,this would have to be the go to video for anyone,easy and simple explanation.With this approach and slowing my swing speed I now hit straight iron shots,draw the ball and no more slice after the first practice session.This game is to easy.cheers mate

[@Gl00mySw4mps]

I am a new golfer and thanks to your videos the guys I play golf with say that I am improving everyday we golf ... So Thank you and Thank posting your videos...

[@_ErIc1976]

Rick thank you man really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos for us amateurs

[@michaelmohale6474]

This video was helpful, I struggle a lot with hitting the ground first.

[@stetonge7633]

Having just taken up golf this is the video I needed to see! I'll be practicing this before I go out again, thank you!

[@Jo-ul7kr]

Rick - thanks so very much, this is my handicap, hitting behind the ball and sometimes grounded. will try your tutorial on the driving range soon. thank you - GREETINGS FROM YOGYAKARTA- BEAUTIFUL INDONESIA. 😅

[@ComellaHouse-lv1bt]

Thanks! Tried this today at the range and was finally hitting somewhat consistent as well as divot-ting after hitting the ball!

[@michaelwhite3377]

Injured at the moment (not bad ) - trying to get back . Your vids helping my motivation . Can’t wait to try all the tips out !!!!

[@kutubemuggeridge]

very good video. I'll be doing many drills to get comfortable. I've never experienced an iron shot like this. I always aim for the base of the ball from behind the ball. I've got much to learn and this video has offered me the chance to play better iron shots

[@miked6825]

Watch the entire video, then skip to 6:13, replay segment over and over. Helped a ton!!

[@michaeldunleavy4802]

Rick, I love your videos. I get it when you explain it and I can reproduce it on the driving range right away.

[@tysonkahler]

I have watched about 100 or more of your videos (loved the all) but I got the most out of this one video! Thank you!!!