How the Feet Start the Downswing - Think Feet, Not your Hips

[@mguo8190]

First time I watched this video was about a year ago. I didn’t know who Larry was. Amongst all the KZbin golf instructors I watched, Larry didn’t come across as an experienced and trustworthy type. And quickly I disregard it. And it was my own mistake. I came across Larry’s channel again last month. And I paid attention this time. Oh boy, after a week of practice “Swing with my feet”, things changed. Quickly. I’m a 12 handicapper. I never felt the swing this way before. I have never strike the ball this pure, this far, and this straight ever. So thank you Larry for making the difference in my game. I will do two things now. Unsubscribe from all other KZbin golf instructors. And keep on putting in the practice from your easy and simple tips. Keep up the good work mate.

[@WilliamWilsonEgoliGolf]

Same - this dude is the best instructor I've come across...

[@JJ_TheFitRecruiter]

You know how you say you have those “ah-ha” moments? This was my “ah-ha” moment. What you just showed is a complete different feet movement and weight transfer feeling in the golf swing! Great tip and many thanks Larry!

[@AVRJEH]

Best explanation of feet in swing I have seen…really appreciate it!

[@ElvisPriscillaPresley]

Finally a teacher who knows what he's talking about.

[@smoozerish]

Why are the only person on KZbin to explain this properly and with such simplistic demonstration. Thanks.

[@leighstait]

I wish I found this video earlier. Literally had a swing epiphany moment whilst watching it and it has given so much more consistency in my swing. Legendary! Thanks!

[@jamesyoo67]

This is really really good. Reminds me of George Gankas but with less word vomit.

[@FairwayJack]

agree

[@Concordeagle]

True!

[@irwanmarzuan]

Better

[@johnbaranco7438]

This! Exactly what I was thinking.

[@tonytanti8138]

Not as scoobie🤨

[@graememccallum148]

THIS IS THE BEST GOLF VIDEO ON KZbin

[@whiskerrub]

Larry you do realize as you age your body has internal conversations “You wanna do what?” “I don’t think so” and usually the next day it’s “See I told ya”. I’m going give it a go despite the communication however. Thanks Larry definitely appreciate the work you put into your channel! 👍

[@blairrobertson8183]

A fuller hip turn should actually be easier on your body than the “fake” turn with restricted hips.

[@ajjohnson7947]

This is one of the best ways of illustrating the start of the downswing I've ever seen/heard. I've always struggled with what my lower body should be doing and how to "feel" what's right. This is genius. Now happily subscribed, cheers!

[@wookim4611]

So unique and insightful. Years of instruction and videos and this is first time I’ve seen this. Great work!

[@lecorb8825]

Wow, Larry understands the physics and kinesiology to generate both power and accurate consistency. Very impressive. Best I have seen on KZbin

[@SolidFundamentalBase]

you are a beast. this applies to tennis as well, i don't play golf, but i am having this exact problem. thank you so much for something you did so many years ago.

[@robertpage4991]

It’s amazing how a simple demonstration can convey correct technique. Brilliant video.

[@bh5606]

Wish local pros were as knowledgeable and enthusiastic as youtube pros.

[@LarryCheungGolf]

I'm sure there are, just have to find them!!! =)

[@billhill4929]

This is what I've been searching for, finally!!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@Hittingitsolid]

Well explained Larry, such a key part of the golf swing and important to understand how the feet play a crucial role. More golfers need to pay attention to this area and they would definitely see some solid improvement in their golf scores.

[@andreasrudolfengler1720]

... best teacher, thx a lot

[@udayaai]

"Think feet, not hips" game changing tip. well done

[@angeloc700]

Man, your videos are MONEY! I’ve seen so many other lessons on KZbin (and live), but yours are the only ones where you’re giving real “feels”. I’ve been trying to engage my hips for a long time but could never quite get the move right. Fantastic lessons!! Thanks for posting!

[@tomkalivas3300]

I’m glad that I saw the TXG video with you in it talking Matt through his old/new swing. Honestly the way you explained it made me anxious to get off work and go to the range to practice! I wish you were the local pro, I would love to take lessons from you. Keep up the great work bud!

[@LarryCheungGolf]

Thanks for watching and the kind words =)

[@rdj3video]

That video appearance on TXG is also how I ended up here. Good stuff.

[@WilliamWilsonEgoliGolf]

Nice one, Larry..! Thanks, William

[@TenPester]

Seen this on the TXG channel and applied it the other day to great effect. Excellent and thanks for saving my spine.

[@MikeDoba]

Excellent explanation and using a simple prop gives you that instant feeling.

[@edstrazz2758]

Wow, amazing lesson!

[@keithbrandt3875]

Such a great drill to get the feeling of using the ground power and not your hips. I have been taking lessons for years and no instructor gave this great tip. Well done.

[@ianallen167]

This has really helped me to get my rotation under control. Thanks

[@jeremychoi]

Great explanation. Today, I told my friend to watch this and he said this is a game-changer for him. Thanks for this reminder.

[@LarryCheungGolf]

Thanks!! =)

[@markschlossberg3086]

Brilliant. I have worked with several "Top 100" pros who never shared this with me as I struggled to learn to rotate on downswing.

[@jonwheeler9364]

You make me a little better at golf with each vid thank you.

[@LarryCheungGolf]

haha, that's great, you're welcome =)

[@rufussthoo4083]

Despite all the on-line coaching I've engaged with, and the advances I've made in my swing this year, this drill is a real revelation thanks Larry. It turns out I've been 'pushing' into the ground by twisting my trail knee in and down and that meant I'm shifting my weight toward the target too soon. The drill also showed that I'm anchoring my weight on the ball of my right foot in the transition move rather than keeping it in the heel. During the drill the front of my foot remained in place while the heel slipped out away from me. This is a great drill for exposing real vs feel. All I have to do now is unlearn what I spent this past 6 months learning :( but thanks :)

[@wilsonhung8654]

It actually takes certain wisdom and expertise to realize that it's the ground force that pushes the hip back. Concept well-demonstrated, good drill. Thanks a lot.

[@travisthaw9677]

I wish I saw this video when you first posted it. It’s has changed the feel of downswing entirely. Thanks Larry

[@neutrino61]

Gorgeous drill to encourage the `squat and rotate`. Love it. Watching your last swing in single frames you can easily see your nice lower body work. Awesome. I will try immediately 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@wviti64]

Nice explanation keys to the real role the feet need to play, and actual movement of the legs-hips in the downswing. The only key swing thought is pressuring the right foot then open the knees, and the rest just occurs naturally... Brilliant

[@libsrcrazy9634]

Great tip. Thank you. Love the hair

[@drial]

This pro is so easy to listen to compared to so many out there. Thank you!

[@fullary]

Now I find real gem in KZbin! 🙏

[@Dan-nh8nu]

Makes perfect sense, nice touch with the card Larry.

[@tylerm7591]

Wow this might be a breakthrough with my swing! I’ve noticed now that I am trying to activate my body through the swing but just like you showed I’m just turning my hips and not using the ground, just saw it in my slow mo’s. Definitely going to give this a try at the range tomorrow!

[@Dakotah7272]

This has helped me a TON! I’m only 24 and have started to get a ton of lower back pain while golfing. I did this and it’s all but gone and my ball striking is better. I’m getting 1/2 to 1 club longer. Only bad thing is I’m slicing especially on my driver now (not so much on irons but still there)

[@LarryCheungGolf]

removing backpain is much more important than removing a slice, now you can focus on keeping what you've done and working on removing the slice =)

[@christophermatthews4896]

🤯 so that’s what power feels like... amazing!!! Way different feeling very powerful. Great stuff Larry!

[@havo7895]

I did that few years ago and hit driver so far, but after keep watching other youtubers and forgot this drill then lost feeling. Thanks for your remind.

[@LarryCheungGolf]

haha get back to this then =)

[@randallsguaranteedsold6361]

Excellent video! (Kind of late to the party) The focus always seems to be on the hip swing for lower body… but in actuality it appears to “start” with the feet. I guess that’s why we have “spikes” on our shoes? I’m binge watching all your videos while I think about the upcoming season. Subscribed.

[@bobmcglone6676]

Wish the teaching was this evolved when I first took instruction. Seemed like it was not as accurate and articulated as You Larry. Thanks for sharing and not using a click bate title. I am looking for how to fix the hip rotation , and you delivered.

[@MrBleedk]

Very good video for understanding, thx a lot!

[@magnusopump]

Wow! Perhaps my mistake was thinking all these years about loading the lead foot and paying no mind to the trailer. Huh! Feels really good with practice swings, can’t wait to hit a ball.

[@wlstkdrnr]

Great video! Tried this in a round yesterday with great results. Almost unreal how quick the right glute will react to the rotational tq of the right foot and get the hips moving.

[@LarryCheungGolf]

you got it !! =)

[@bigbangeroony]

So glad I gave this another look and try...finally got this programed into the downswing mapping....at first it felt like the old rub the belly and tap the top of head trickery...feels better with each session. Thanks Larry, wish I could give this an extra like or two....I love your channel more than Matty loves Mickey D's.

[@LarryCheungGolf]

haha, tell your friends!!! =)

[@dggolf]

Awesome video Larry!!

[@bkwchiu]

Larry your explanation of the downswing is the best I have ever heard. Thanks!

[@LarryCheungGolf]

You're welcome!

[@JH-xs3ys]

This guy really is a star.

[@garyhovey9305]

This was AWESOME! Such a simple visual/physical teaching point. I’ve been struggling to make this move......just didn’t know how to feel the move. You’ve managed to help me see it! I’ll try this today

[@pedrooliveros3085]

Trying for months to do it, now this may work, i am subscribing for a good demonstration

[@RWaxo]

Very good video, for me thought, to get my right foot to twist clockwise I have to keep my club arms unit to stay up there, if I let the arms club unit drop then my right foot will turn counterclockwise. thank you very good drill

[@lucpaquette5031]

Very very good. You're right everyone is telling to "rotate" but you are actually demontrating that turning without pushing is futile, it make so much sense and it explain well how to use the ground. One comment here is that by using the ground like that how do you prevent yourself from creating swaying on the lead side?

[@alid7664]

Great drill, thanks Larry 🙂

[@richardllewellyn5940]

Very clear instruction, thank you

[@steviek6484]

Very helpful thanks

[@RustySchwing]

Great explanation, been looking for a useful way to stop my trail knee kicking in, so thanks! How about on the backswing? Could you adapt the same principle with the lead foot to stop the knee kicking in too much and trigger hip rotation?

[@LarryCheungGolf]

I would not do this in the backswing =P

[@guitarsandgolfballs]

Glad I found your channel Larry, great to see things explained in detail

[@irwanmarzuan]

Great explanation.... I always wonder why good players need good shoes with spikes,... Offently they broke the spikes... This is why... Thanks....

[@MS1022YT]

I just came across this video and your channel... great explanation on how to use the ground. Can't wait to try this on the range to help my lower body separation!

[@tomaskuch4822]

Great drill! Subscribed 👍

[@bizzthewizard886]

Good video larry!! Can i use same move with my left foot to start the back swing?? Thanks!!

[@doublea8888]

Great vid. Simple and on point

[@zzxxyy22]

Awesome video !!! Huge !! Thanks.. answers my questions about power and how to rotate!! I subscribing

[@ybach64]

brilliantly explained

[@FedeleAlDrama]

Awesome insight. Thank you for this lesson! I'm restructuring my swing from 15 years ago(just got back into it at the beginning of this summer) and this video came at the perfect time for me and makes SO MUCH SENSE. Straight ball flight only happens with me when I feel it in my feet and this is a wonderful drill for me to utilize and make it a permanent par of my swing.

[@robertpage4991]

Richard Gibson I’m the same, but twenty years ago. Back then, I was a powerful hitter of the ball. Videos like this set us on the correct path to recapture our form.

[@FedeleAlDrama]

@@robertpage4991 Absolutely! I'm not so much looking for more power but being able to have access to this youtube channel, while I rebuild and simplify my swing, has made it so much more consistent amd easy to replicate.

[@user-kf8qc7cx4n]

That’s so reassuring. I too took a 20 year break because of career. I got back into it 2 years ago when I retired. My swing has slowed considerably but I’m finally taking the time to learn how to properly put a swing together

[@danielarmstrong2685]

Great video .

[@johnpritchard9753]

Excellent vid. Thanks

[@VanNguyen-vh9vq]

Very helpful

[@ashesforsunshine]

Excellent content 👍

[@christopheles7198]

Appreciate the tip Larry. New sub 🏌🏻‍♂️

[@gregoryedwards8781]

This is excellent. Thank you Larry

[@mattcallison7880]

Great video! Can’t believe you make this idea seem so simple. Also, I’d love to see you do a Driver Swing series! I know the swing isn’t hugely different than stock iron swings, but I’m having trouble transferring the concepts

[@LarryCheungGolf]

Will keep that in mind =)

[@andyc4777]

Awesome vid 👏🏻

[@stacksey1]

Very good thanks, same thought for Driver?

[@LarryCheungGolf]

Yup!!!

[@frankb1928]

Great idea

[@spncrw]

Got this move pretty much working now for all clubs EXCEPT my woods. Once I get those woods in my hands, my misses are pretty big slices.

[@LarryCheungGolf]

Face may be very open =P

[@charleschen4766]

Ground reaction! Our only leverage for movement is the ground. Feet training becomes so important.

[@MarkSmith-lz5rk]

Good tip

[@osrijamuddin5333]

Great explaination👍👍👍

[@dazzler114]

Larry I tried decided to range the other day for the first time ever and I felt myself eating some fat shots and told me some shots. Can you give me any insight into it I might be doing thank you, Pete

[@LarryCheungGolf]

So many variables at play, so can't say without seeing how you swing =P

[@moledog88]

Well done !! Thx

[@jdostergolfvlogs5281]

Today before watching this video I was doing that thought/motion in my foot to start my swing, kind of like screwing my foot into the ground as the club went back.. Is that too early if so why?

[@LarryCheungGolf]

this should not be happening in the backswing, not a good way to move =)

[@gambit402]

Holy crap...where you been all my life!

[@LarryCheungGolf]

lulz =P

[@geoffreyfoo312]

Love the explanation LC! What about the lead foot? Next video?

[@LarryCheungGolf]

We will see =P

[@per_growth]

The toe (of my trail foot) is the one moving towards the target. How do you get the toe to move AWAY from the target if my hips are turning towards the target?

[@swisstrader]

Good illustration thanks. Quick question: do you feel like you’re on your heels or your toes w your swing?

[@LarryCheungGolf]

Depends on player, but I've seen more ppl bias the toes too much =P

[@CedricEHan]

Good drill !

[@rackum44]

I'm working on my hip turn now but I do hit the ball better when I get pressure on my feet

[@redwave3520]

Larry, are you pushing primarily with the back trail foot, or with both feet the same pressure?

[@LarryCheungGolf]

depends on the player what they need to feel =)

[@Girasoli1]

Larry I stumbled across your channel a few days ago and already I feel like I understand the sequence of the golf swing and what my lower body should be doing so much more... can't wait till the UK lockdown is lifted and I can try your drills and techniques out on the range and course and hopefully gain that speed and power I've searching for.. thanks!!

[@mrjoszua]

Larry...what about the lead foot? I was taught to use the lead foot to push my tailbone away from the target near impact while letting my upper body rotate through. Thoughts?

[@LarryCheungGolf]

Different feels for different people, can't comment whether that is good or not as I don't know how you swing =)

[@wtaps5955]

When you push with the trail foot is the feeling of pressure on the toe, heel, or the whole inside of the trail foot?

[@LarryCheungGolf]

Depends on player what they need to feel for =)

[@Grogster2007]

This is because we have always been taught to transfer our weight to start the downswing hence spinning onto the front foot and getting no push of the trailing foot.

[@jasontroutman9845]

Should you feel majority of weight on back foot at the beginning of downswing? I think the concept that hurt me was to start downswing with a bump to left and pressure/weight going to left side. My interpretation of this video is to keep the weight back and build pressure under right foot. Is this a correct understanding?

[@LarryCheungGolf]

depends on the player, but if you go left too early, staying on your backfoot will help =)

[@jasontroutman9845]

Larry Cheung Golf thanks for reply

[@ACOUPER100]

Amazing video, came here from txg recommendation

[@joapps8135]

Quality stuff