Indoor Training - Insight Into Stillness From Leo DiCaprio

[@robroymacgregor7279]

I have known Jim for decades, he's an incredibly talented teacher and a great soul...well worth listening to his advice....

[@ronm2970]

My swing has been in a funk all season. Tried Jim’s swing setup a couple years back with immediate success. Then kept searching and scrolling different swing coaches on line to a point where now my back is sore and my game sucks. Going back to Jim’s preset, still swing to get my game back!

[@jimvenetosgolf]

@@ronm2970 welcome back. It’ll be a quick recovery of skills. 👊

[@johnathanwetherill456]

I am so happy that I went back to listen to old episodes of golf smarter and found you Jim .

[@hocheye]

I use this method, it is fantastic! The stillness is the hardest part, once you get it its fantastic! I tried a traditional swing the other day snd I went DiCaprio!! The stillness for me still needs work, as Jim said I have some traditional swing moments I need to remove in relation to my arm motions and just swing the club

[@Hawaiiartobjects]

This guys is a legend, Kevin Ralbovsky is my coach, and he teaches the Mac’ O Grady style, Jim really simplifies the swing beyond O’Grady, plus the philosophical side of things is amazing. Mahalo mang 🤙💯

[@steverees4873]

i tried this method yesterday and was completely hooked perfect conection every time and saved added pressure on my left knee as i didnt have to twist because i was already in my finished position BRILLIANT

[@keithlacey9221]

It has only been four rounds in one week, but I have hit more great golf shots using Jim's method than I have over 40 previous rounds this summer. I'm striking my irons better than ever before and every club is so much better. Getting the driver to work is the biggest challenge...but Rome wasn't built in a day. I'm a convert big time and can't wait to hit the range in the spring to get this tech issue down pat. Thsnks Jim. Huge fan..

[@MartialGolf]

What a great lesson

[@lesleywillis6177]

Lots of naysayers quoting tour players swings. I don’t know about you,but I have given up on makings the pga tour.( only recently, I am 55😀). I agree that if you are a fantastically talented golfer this may not be for you. For us less coordinated ( the other 99.99%) this is such a fantastic help to enjoy the game.

[@aceaceshuk]

You have completely changed my life! My half baked iron swing of 3 years is completely transformed. My 3 yr long dream of taking divots like the pros has finally come true thanks to your videos. I coupled your advice with just a conscious bowing action of the wrist at the top of my swing and it was magic from then on. Even minus the wrist bowing, your advice really pays off. I have some green stuff sticking to the bottom of my irons after a day at the range!!! You know what that means!!! Can’t wait to take this swing to the grass when the weather opens up a bit and see that chunk of grass fly out!!! Thank you Jim. Wanted to ask if you have or plan to make any videos for a driver swing.

[@quantumpotential7639]

You're the kind of person I want to to go play Pinehurst #2 with. Because I know how much you'll appreciate the experience.

[@PARKERBROTHERSPLUMBING]

This guy is a fantastic teacher

[@geraldvanderwood]

Hi Jim try today. Did well. Some shots went right but I realized I was not still and and not waiting until after contact to follow through. Thanks for your lessons 👍

[@jamesreynolds888]

Your swing is almost a carbon sopy of Kiran Kanwar's Minimalist Golf Swing. I've been interested in her throries for a long time and now seeing you confirm the ideas is so reinforcing. Thank You

[@jimvenetosgolf]

I first saw her theory 20 years after I began teaching my swing and I can say this; my swing is far more dynamic and my explanation of the technique is founded in more anatomical truths.

[@roninsims7577]

I discovered this position on my own years ago, but didn't understand it or how it worked - I also couldn't find it regularly (or intentionally). When I did happen to find it, this "position of power" as I referred to it to myself... it was an amazing feeling, but I was rarely able to deliberately aim to my target. As a result, I could never feel confident with it in competition. I also couldn't reconcile this "position" with my otherwise "traditional" swing - that is, I erroneously believed this "position" was part of the traditional swing. Your videos have opened my eyes and affirmed my own feelings about the validity of this position. Additionally, you have clearly articulated how to move the "machine" to the target. That is, when you demonstrated your set-up, held it, and did your rotational shimmy towards your target, I just laughed because I've done that 1000 times with inconsistent success, leading me to doubt my analysis. While there is still work to do...I no longer have ANY doubts. After your videos and just a few range sessions I've been able to lock on to this position at will...aim with easy... and rip repeatable iron shots within 20ft of my targets. Although I'm still having trouble with big sticks...I'm confident that I'm going in the right direction. I'm a believer. Thank you.

[@TallDocK]

The biggest obstacle is getting out of my own way, forgetting the piles of information I picked up over the years, and stop trying to emulate the pros. It's a waste of time and keeps you frustrated. Venetos is the best, full stop. I made par Saturday on a par 5 I almost always bogey. Teed off with a 6-iron, on in regulation. I am a believer.

[@maheshtailor2825]

Wonderful video and great opportunity now to stay indoors, and practice staying still. Love the concept of visualising. Thank you Jim.

[@josephshawa]

Fantastic presentation!!

[@bradmilligan2930]

I was doing this method with too much side bend. Once I realized the pivot had nothin to do with the side bend and used Jim’s analogy of looking into a mirror to my right I was set. Tight draws all day and my contact is so flush. You are a beauty.

[@thevinsk]

Brad Milligan It is a a great feeling just striping those irons for sure. Have you had any instances where you’re set up was fine, your impact position is fine yet you hit a poor shot?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Vinsk hey Kevin, you’re looking at impact and misinterpreting what is happening. Instead of asking random youtubers or forums, why not ask the pro that developed this system 26 years ago?

[@kaycejay2168]

So good. Thank you Jim

[@paulteerlinck4211]

Dude. You are DEEP! I will take you to the course with me.

[@tommadaj1533]

Makes sense.. I'm banking on this golf season on your philosophy

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Tom Madaj cool, guarantee your success by signing up for my school.

[@paulicananolli6946]

What a great video! So many good points, but the one best one underlined! Thanks!

[@misteroneputt]

Incredibly good stuff...best insight into stillness and mental rehearsal I've ever seen...Thanks Jim

[@paulwilfridhunt]

Because Jim is doing so much for us, and let’s face it, it’s truck loads, right!, it’s therefore only right that we should say thank you and express that in the comments section. That’s the least we can do, isn’t it. And if we want to say a little more then hey let’s do it. The thing is with him is that apart from his excellent teaching, which is a combination of gently imparting sound productive golfing knowledge and how we should apply it, but almost of equal importance is his belief that it’s possible for a 20 handicapper to become a 6. It’s interesting that not only does he have these 2 key components namely a way to make it happen and a belief that it can happen but maybe his belief is a result of knowing that it will happen, because unlike the rest of the teachers out there, and there’s plenty, all of whom seemingly are nice guys you’d like to hang out with, but maybe the main reason why their belief is not there for the utter transformation of the player, is that their teaching doesn’t produce the consistency to make that possible. Jim is a positive guy anyway but maybe the main reason why he is in this instance of playing golf, is because he has a way, a way to make it happen on the golf course. And hence it significantly contributes to producing positivity. And let’s not forget that he’s onto something and he knows it. And when you’ve got insights that others don’t have, they become treasures to treasure. Knowing you know what others don’t know, although you’d like them to know, is a wisdom. And like all wisdoms they are accompanied by a boosting appreciation of the knowledge. In this situation it’s a golfing wisdom.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

You’re very kind and you’re correct. In my experience of teaching 1000s of students over 25+ years who have significantly improved their games far beyond their expectations, I have learned that 20hcps can become 6s with the same effort they have put forth in their games with traditional golf instruction all by adopting the simple principles I teach. Thank you for the pat on the back, it’s appreciated.

[@paulwilfridhunt]

@@jimvenetosgolf I’m so very glad to hear that Jim and of course it’s most deserving, although all I am really doing is putting into words what I believe others are thinking. And therefore you could say I am speaking on behalf of everyone. We are all incredibly grateful to you for the renewed hope we now have, because of your teaching. They say that when the student is ready the teacher will appear. It takes 2 to tango but somehow we got ready but thankfully you appeared. See you around Jim. All the best. You’re knocking em out of the park. - [ ] The Jim Venetos way breeds hope. To begin with it’s just a few sparks of optimism that kindles a small fire, but once lit, its only a matter of time before warming up takes place. The result is a happy camper. One who has found confidence. A new hope. A way to believe because it makes sense. Taught by a great teacher who has refined the art of keeping it simple. He manages to impart a hope that’s eventually accompanied by determination and purpose. Presumably a prerequisite for golf.

[@alflazer4493]

Jim. . Your technique has truly changed my game. However I cannot make the ball draw when hitting out to the 1 o'clock line. WHY?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

You may be trying to swing out to one o’clock but if the ball isn’t drawing, your club isn’t actually swinging out to 1 o’clock. How you swing out to one clock is by learning how to keep your chest closed long through impact. Sign up for my school, I’ll get you sorted.

[@dondecker3597]

I spent the winter adopting a single plane swing - with good success. I stumbled upon this through the Test Golf dummy site.. This has a Zen idea. Which is interesting in its own way. I am going to study this and experiment with it. I am in Central Michigan so we aren't in golfing weather yet. I dropped 3 strokes with single plane. The question is that can this be used with Single plane swing?

[@ronharrington8659]

Jim- I agree with everything you teach. I have a question, that may be something you’ve said that I missed. Where is your ball position, with the different clubs? Driver, fairway woods, irons. It would seem to me with your teaching, the driver and the irons, would be different, as we don’t want the low point beyond the ball… Thanks again for all you do. I was using many of your teaching’s that I put together myself.. These things do work, if you let them….

[@jimvenetosgolf]

All explained in my school and the low point is the same for all clubs. I hit driver with a slightly descending blow. I can do this because my swing path is shallow and reduces spin. Gives me better ball flight and control over spin than hitting up on it like a Wally. Also easy to hit it off the deck.

[@johniacovangelo1627]

Jim I am in Australia and am adopting your golf swing theories which I am in agreement with. I have one question involving golf course management. When I need to produce a fade how do I achieve this with a closed setup.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

John Iacovangelo quite easily, sign up for the school and I’ll explain to you how to hit a myriad of shots. Check out my Instagram page, I hit a few fades for you there also. jimvenetosgolfacademy.com

[@teddyzamba1396]

Just reverse the club path to the ball, out to in.

[@dry509]

Well..I tried this swing on the golf course today and for some reason I could hit the 3 wood better than the 7 iron. I was topping irons.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

dry509 just means your weight wasn’t on your lead foot in a majority at impact. Trying this swing doesn’t mean going to the course, I suggest building your swing properly on a range and then going to a course. Would you try to learn the guitar on stage in a concert?

[@mouradbelkacem2569]

@@jimvenetosgolf Yes! of course.

[@RyanSignett]

Hey Jim, thank you so much for your videos they have changed my game so much and simplify everything. One question I sometimes push the ball right and it doesn’t draw back in. Can u give me any pointers to help draw the ball please?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Ryan Signett sure, sign up for my school and your wish will be my desire. jimvenetosgolfacademy.com

[@12496k]

Good stuff, Pro! Ty for sharing!!

[@leepetersen4082]

oh u dont know how you have helped me!!!! 2800 swing thots down to one.....be still. Thanks SO MUCH!

[@ronaldstark8342]

Watching Bay Hill yesterday, I watched how still Gary Woodland looked.

[@room1recording]

Only thing I want to know. Do you have to make adjustments from your usual set up in terms of where you hold the club etc or can you get to this set up from there?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Your question is pretty vague and I have no idea what your usual set up is.

[@room1recording]

@@jimvenetosgolf Hi Jim. It’s just the standard neutral golf set up tbh. Shoulders in line with the target. Would I start from there and just pivot into position and transfer weight or do I have to make adjustments elsewhere?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

@@room1recording I have many free videos on yt explaining the set up. Best if you watch and listen to me take you into the set up.

[@jesusvarela3345]

I tried your method and it felt right. I was able to hit some great shots. However the next day the the outside muscles on my lead foot (left leg, where I placed my weight) felt like they were on fire. The pain went away after a few days. I’ve watched many of your videos but I could not figure out what I had done wrong. I’m still excited about your method because I have never been able to figure out how to rotate my hips to shift my weight.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

If it hurts it’s likely you’re doing something wrong. Sign up for my school, send video and I’ll get you sorted.

[@paulbarrett2756]

Good Stuff. Is this the stack and tilt?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Paul Barrett thanks. Nothing like stack n tilt.

[@JustMe-pf9pz]

You say to stay still, yet every video shows that on before your downswing your hips are bumping forward. Please explain how that is keeping still

[@billhill4929]

Cool beans Jimbo cool beans

[@SoonerTruth]

I Will promise you people this swing works ! I Filmed my son who is 22 yo in his swing which he kills the ball,,, I Realized a swing has 2 halves the fist half is simply a means of weight shifting shoulder turning etc in order to get your arms up ! the second half of the traditional swing is this swing... If your really good like my son you are very good at getting out of the wasted energy of the first half and getting to the second half before impact. I dont believe in doing things that you dont need to do, all the weight shifting shoulder turning etc is simply wasted energy !

[@pikeevans8559]

Your ideas make sense. I even tried it a little in the back yard, and it seemed to work. But to say that I or you can shoot 18 under consistently is too far fetched for me. Par on a golf course is determined by including two putts on every hole. I have never heard of a person who can one putt every single time. That is just insane. I don't see anything in your teachings that leads me to believe that my approach shots can be within a 4 or 5 foot circle every time. Even if I could...I still miss plenty of those length putts. To be able to read the green and come up with the perfect speed on every hole is just impossible. 59 is considered a milestone in anybody's career. That is 13 under par. Honestly sir, if you can do what you say, you would be the greatest golfer of all times...hands down. I am interested in going to the course and testing out your ideas...but I don't expect to become the next Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus...or even Moe Norman

[@jimvenetosgolf]

I agree, you will never be able to shoot 18 under par.

[@alexBaldman]

@@jimvenetosgolf lol

[@williamreichert4798]

The essence is this: swing with your left arm; keep the body out of it.

[@BenBarnett-m5b]

I do it, I like it. But I’m topping or hooking about 30-40%. 🤷‍♂️

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Although what I teach is simple, you’ll benefit from signing up for my school so you can train and learn the skills properly. jimvenetosgolfacademy.com

[@BenBarnett-m5b]

@@jimvenetosgolf Thanks Jim, but this retired vet’s SS pension says, “Sorry bud, nope.” I sure appreciate your great YT content. 👍

[@Ktc99999-b]

Is that why all the pros are using this swing?

[@joeskwara5823]

Because of stillness do you even need to play with golf shoes?

[@gangbangdangangbangdan]

You should be a pga tour players

[@ag358]

While i loved the movie , i wish you would have taught jim caviezel how to swing in BOBBY JONES , A STROKE OF GENIUS. I consider jones the greatest ever not because he won 13 majors by the age of 28 and then retired, not because he won nearly 50 % of every tournament he played. Not because he shot a 66 that easily could have been lower in a British open qualifier which shocked the British isles. Bobby won 3 of the 4 British opens he played and you had yo qualify for them and in those days you couldn't lift, clean and place on the greens. Not because he played with hickory shafts and a ball that flew a lot shorter than balls that jack played with. He still could hit it over 300 yards and drove many greens. In Minneapolis, he was on in 2 on a 605 yard par 5. Yes he made the eagle. It's because he rarely touched a club between majors. THAT'S BOBBY'S GENIUS. Jim, i like your method and in jones swing, which i consider very powerful, right before he begins his downswing he is set with a lot of weight on his lead leg. It mirrors your beginning setup. Which is very consistent and very powerful.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Agreed. You might enjoy this. www.powerchalk.com/video/102708_6K9K-315X-35R0-JCQE-2600-1659-CHLK/play

[@brendanmorales4504]

I'll be honest: this golf swing looks WEIRD. But also, having studied and applied biomechanics for years, I know this swing will work on many many golfers with high success. Kinda wild that nobody thought of this.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

That’s what I’ve been saying for 30 years.

[@doug2993]

I stumbled onto these videos a few weeks ago, my back was all jacked up from my swing, yes, I was swinging really hard over 27 holes. Anyway, just last sunday morning, I decided to start farting around with this. Oh my gosh! I hit my 8 iron and then my hybrid. Hit lots of balls unbelievably well. Decided I should give my back a break. Went home for a few hours, back felt totally FINE. Went back to the range again later with my 3 iron and driver. Friggin' smashed them! Only time I hit bad shots was when I tried to get my right hand into the action. Totally unnecessary and it destroyed the great result of the other shots. Yes, after hitting balls later in the afternoon, back was just fine. This swing may look weird, but it is so far beyond anything else in golf. There are guys that try and teach a swing that doesn't stress the lower back, but come on, they all still do! It just depends on how hard you swing and the stability of your spine to endure it.

[@thevinsk]

I still think there is a component of natural talent/flexibility required. I have zero natural ability for golf. I love this method and have been doing it for several months. I left and came back due to a back/abdomen injury. I don’t think grip can be ignored. Sure the rotation of the hands should occur when you pivot. Not everyone does/feels that naturally. I’ve watched videos of myself where there’s no doubt whatsoever that I stayed closed and kept all my weight forward yet I managed to hit it fat or even shank. I’m still, my weight is forward l, shoulders closed, and I shank. ‘Swinging alone my shoulder line! Doesn’t just come natural to me. Now I’m grossly untalented I admit. But I wish I knew what exact mistake I’m making in that my shoulders are closed at impact, my weight is on my lead leg and I hit it fat. Otherwise I hit beautiful and powerful draws.

[@dubblwide]

Vinsk sign up for Jim’s academy, and let him give you more personal attention.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Vinsk it’s simpler than you are making it out to be. Just because you are closed at impact doesn’t mean that your shoulders are still opening through impact. Knowing your swing and how hard it is for you to eliminate your trail side, I’d say you just need more guidance. You had signed up for the school, were making good progress and then I stopped hearing from you. Either way, I hope you’re well!

[@thevinsk]

Jim Venetos Golf Academy Hi Jim..yeah..I had the great idea of showing my 13 year old a BMX old school stunt. I managed to break 3 ribs in the back and perforated my bowel...had to take some time off. I’m back now with your swing. I’m just confused why what I do after impact matters? I arrive at impact with shoulders closed an weight forward..I must be doing something with the club face to cause poor strikes no? I notice I strike the heel often.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Vinsk sorry to hear but you must’ve handled a bike quite well at some time which is pretty dang cool. It’s simple, you don’t only focus on keeping your weight still during the swing, you involve other awareness or thoughts that, although well intended, distract you. Remember, you’re getting to hit very great shots at best, like a pro, I’m giving you the secret of how to hit it like a pro understanding your perceived lack of talent. I’m teaching you how to break the code...not just hit a weak and never consistent fade. Stay safe and still.

[@paulwilfridhunt]

If we should say our values are complete without including the value that’s attached to our being, the one of coming into existence, then beware of the shallow life. But this value, more valuable to us than all the valuables in the world, not just because it’s our’s, but more so because it’s our priceless life, not someone else’s, but our very own, we own it, and it’s absolutely everything to us and so it should be. Surely 👍 all would agree that true appreciation will always be accompanied by 😊gratitude. But what shall we say of those who do not say thanks to the creator for creating them? Beware of the shallow life.

[@otisregatoni617]

I use “staying still” when I’m shooting Cdn moose and consistently shooting in the 70’s. Boom 💥 baby. Heads up w.r.t. Kungflu, stay still at home now.

[@seth1455]

Is it fun to take the life of an animal, just because you can ?

[@otisregatoni617]

seth1455 meat my man. I can.

[@jamesreynolds888]

Oh btw you are much more articulate and illustrative than her.

[@gofflyman4127]

Stop talking so much and show how...Sorry if if sound rude

[@jimvenetosgolf]

You don’t sound rude, you sound lazy, I have hundreds of videos on yt of me displaying what it is that I’m enlightening you to… All for free.