It's Shocking How EASY And Powerful A SHORT BACKSWING Can Be

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Let me know what you think and if you are trying to harness your short swing John Rahm in you. Regular simple tutorials free m.kzbin.info/door/Uct4nBOq47nXbHtq7p8eUA

[@johnmule9419]

Very smart instruction and a nice reference to Calvin Peete. Watched him play for many years in New Orleans. A truly mesmerizing ball-striker.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Lucky you! Thanks for the compliment and hope this helps you somewhat too:)

[@russelld8832]

Hi Alex, this and the similar video you did in the simulator are absolutely fab. I suffer from a rare kidney disease that causes inflammation stopping me from making longer back swings. I tried leadbetters a swing but his book is confusing. These 2 videos made complete sense. I have been hitting foam balls inside and it is super simple, repeatable and surprisingly powerful. One thing that helped me was to have the word "flow" as a swing thought as it stopped me swinging too hard. I'm exited to get back out and really get this swing down once weather in the UK gets warmer. My 8 year old son also wants to try it so you have won 2 new fans. Great work Alex and happy new year.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent to hear it’s resonated with you! The short swing maximizer program on the site should help a great deal of you wanted to learn more. Welcome to you and your son!

[@greghill5183]

Alex: Tried this again after hitting 4 shanks in a row with my lob wedge!!! Hit one of my longest drives followed by hitting a green in regulation! I just need to keep on practicing the move! Thanks! Greg Hill

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Yes, just be wary of lunging with pitches

[@_dboy_]

Love this. As a guy who doesn't do a super high takeaway, I appreciate this set of fundamentals. When I pair this with the little "elastic wrist" (for lack of better terminology) beginning of the movement I bet it'll help a lot. Gotta remember to try and "whip" it inside the way you explained it there. Thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad it was helpful and spot on with your elastic feel!

[@martinhardman9288]

Alex, this is exactly where I am right now. From one of your videos a while back I think. My takeaway feels like I’m slightly twisting the clubface shut, hands in club head out, up steep, 3/4 swing then start down with lower body and rip it thru impact with hands close to thighs and a full release. I’m 66 with sciatica so this short swing suits me. And I have you to thank for it. I’m so much longer with this swing than with a full “conventional” swing (when often all hell breaks loose 😂)

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

This is excellent to hear! Keep a look out for the New Short Swing Maximizer series to take your game to the next level.Keep at it!

[@greghill5183]

Alex: This may be just what I need! I struggle in my transition. My best shots are low punch shots out of the trees with a 1/2 backswing. Thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Let me know how it goes !!

[@beimsteiner]

Coming back to this feel/tip again, have been getting too out to in with a short backswing and the clubface has been inconsistent. Focusing on this concept along with a target two inches in front of the ball. Feels powerful and compressed, don't miss the longer swing at all.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great to hear! Keep at it

[@bkuyk9317]

I’ve unknowingly adopted this as of late and I’m getting much better at striking the ball first and creating divots. It’s allowed me to feel more consistent as well. I do pull it every 5th or 6th swing it seems and my main miss is a slight push to the left (I’m left handed)

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent and well done! The miss directions could be either too firm with arms holding face open as you shallow. Feel face a little less toe up pre impact

[@_dboy_]

Yes, same here. I've honestly found that clubbing up and taking shorter swings on par 3s and within 130 yds or so is very beneficial. Makes the shots spin more and not draw as much as they would on a "big swing". Glad to see someone on KZbin teaching this.

[@bkuyk9317]

@@_dboy_ exactly. I typically always club up and choke down a touch. Tricks me into swing with better tempo so I didn’t over swing

[@_dboy_]

@@bkuyk9317 yep and way less margin for error, especially if you're confident with the distances.

[@_dboy_]

And I meant to say you can control the spin better not "more spin" there. Sometimes you hit a full SW or something and that thing zips back down the hill.

[@jayschultz7395]

This is kind of similar to a swing that a golf coach gave me a long time back. I’ve gotten away from it,,but I got away from it. I’ll give it another try. Thanks

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Super and let us know how you get on!

[@greghill5183]

I read the "A Swing" Book, but couldn't understand it! Your point about pointing the butt of the club at the right thigh clears everything up! Hopefully this will cure my problems of being stuck & casting! Thanks so much for simplifying the golf swing, Alex!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent. That's the idea!

[@greghill5183]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Alex: Do you have a detailed video of this swing??? I hit some shots great, but I feel I'm picking up the club too quickly to start the swing and therefore hit some terrible shots. I already have your senior swing series with you and Shawn Clement, but I like your teaching on the short senior swing much better. How can I get your version??? Thanks! Greg

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

@@greghill5183 we have a few on the short swing here on KZbin. But within next 2 weeks the release of the brand new complete program called The “short swing maximizer” is out

[@victorprosser3743]

Can you use this short back swing when using driver

[@OfCourseICan]

Leadbetter : 30 years ago was the worst person for my golf. Alex: you are the best. Grateful Aussie.

[@nate_feag8044]

That all the swing you need

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Yep

[@loubuth832]

R u still doing in-person lessons (3/4 hrs x 2 days)?

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Yes and 1-2 hour lessons too

[@loubuth832]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Where r located at these days?

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

@@loubuth832 Louisville Kentucky

[@paulhomsy2751]

Why do you change the video's light intensity constantly ??

[@werquantum]

“When I hated golf.” I’m hard pressed to remember a time when I didn’t.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Hopefully not for much longer my friend. Keep it simple and worry less about minutia. React to target and add flow