WHY do they NEVER tell you this, GOLF STRIKE EXPLAINED

[@stevewatson6123]

The only guy on KZbin I would want a lesson from, unreal knowledge delivered in such a great way

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

Couldn’t agree more. This is Mark’s real calling. Would love a few lessons from him. He is so knowledgeable and explains it in a way that you truly understand. This takes quite a bit of talent, and he has it in spades. Cheers.

[@markvale83]

💯

[@Wilsinart]

Agreed 👍🏻

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

Mark is probably the best coach we see on KZbin. A few years back when playing at the players club near Bristol I saw a group of his young players playing, they were all brilliant which is a testament to his coaching skills!

[@remmy100]

I think that title belongs to Pete Cowen

[@vektacular]

He’s def in the top 5! An old schooler on the KZbin chain for sure

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

@@remmy100 I’m talking about normal coaching, not coaches who coach pro players!

[@remmy100]

@@jeffreyroberts7438 Okay!

[@sirtogii5216]

Gold this. Sometimes you just hit the sweet spot Mark. Thanks

[@paulreynolds866]

Converted, best coach on you tube. Explains and excutes perfectly. Thanks 👍

[@MarkCrossfield]

Thanks Paul

[@tcl7563]

Amazing video. You are on a different level Mark!

[@randallkeller8770]

Finally I see it! 20 degree drill makes it clear. Cannot wait to get to the range! Thanks Mark.

[@stephendorrity4227]

The only coach on you tube I listen to. I found this out by myself one day at the range a few years ago. Out of frustration I put the ball in the back of my stance with loads of shaft lean and for the first time in my life was compressing the ball and was getting the total opposite of what my instructor told me what would happen. I went from hitting a weak 120 with an 8 iron to hitting high 150 yard draws. I taught myself how to play a draw even though when I went to the instructor and showed him he said it's not a natural golf swing and I should be playing low fades with a swing like that. I have slowly moved the shaft lean into the centre stance and the shots have straitened up. But I still play my draw off the back foot when needed. I also got called a cheat by this instructor for using a chipper. I said to him says the man who's got a car that parks it's self. I like the way Mark works with what a golfers got and not what he hasn't. I find most instructors just want you to play their game.

[@integrito3323]

I am a Right handed person trying to learn how to play golf! Nevermind the speedy tech-speak! Really showing off in this one Mark! De-lofting, adding loft, one handed chipping, LEFT handed chipping, hinged LEFT handed, strong gripped, four knuckles showing pulley one! All in the first four and a half minutes of the video! Get it! You are a God! And I am not! Thanks for taking the time to post the video and clarify that for me!

[@legend9018]

Best explanation of what a strike should be and look like. I’ve only ever seen one other instructor give the visual example of what part of the club face needs to hit the ball. Not only is it the proper way to strike a ball but it increases your margin of error tremendously versus the other method where people are trying to strike it with standard dynamic loft on a 0 degree attack angle

[@zb5715]

If I ever make it to London longer than a layover, it’s on my bucket list to have a lesson with Mark. Been watching for years and cant explain how much I’d love to have the opportunity.

[@brianellis5146]

I wish everyone had access to a launch monitor because this was the one thing that changed my game. I had lessons for months to try and fix my weak high fade miss to the right. We worked on position drills and setup and wrists and many of those things made a difference, but soon enough it crept back. And then one day I was on a trackman unit, and a pro walking past looked at my numbers on the screen, and said you strike the ball so cleanly, but I would get that launch down from 28 to 20, and then he left. I was hitting a 7i at the time. So I tried to hit stingers to see how low i could take that number. And from the very first swing the strike felt unbelievable. So deliberate and the controlled and completely changed my game. I've gone from an 18 to a 10 handicap in a couple months. Now if I could only put... lol

[@dannyharris1441]

Loved this video. Absolutely best explanation I've heard yet on led wrist angle. Thanks so much from kansas

[@jasonmrhodes]

Move the ball back slightly in your stance. If you play with a closed face your hands would need to be forward of the ball and hands not releasing as much. This will help me no end. I get good impact on irons and woods but I add about 6 degrees of loft. I love the idea of swinging with a closed face and this is a gold nugget of information. Thank you so much

[@golfweed9947]

Great info! You are correct no one (teaching pros/coach) ever tells a student this!

[@DanielCruz-si9gf]

Another great video Mark! I’ve always struggled to understand the correlation between strike and loft. Would love to see a follow up video that discusses how shot shape affects loft and how to control it. Hitting low cuts and high draws has always been extremely difficult. Thanks again and keep up the great content!

[@guyr7351]

PAH, they are easy, I do them all the time pity is I don’t mean to😂

[@rolfvandulst1605]

Great to get a better understanding of the mechanics of strike. Cheers Mark.

[@jspud1217]

Not too many golf instructors break it down so simply, thank you Mark. Now I need to hit balls...

[@MarkCrossfield]

Thanks Jim, hope it helps.

[@NDW7]

Thanks Mark, another useful and clear video. The closed face with neutral grip is something Shawn Clements has taught for 15+ years and is a great way to feel the correct delivered loft. He sets up in a way where he gets in almost in more of the delivery position at address followed by his "gather" (backswing), and "release" (deliver all you got towards the target). Well worth a watch and he and Mark are two of my favourite teachers on the old YT.

[@thomasgalvin1158]

Was wondering whether anyone else thought of wisdom in golf as soon as he showed 20 degrees closed is dynamically square!!! Good shout. And agreed, both great, but glad to see mark rapidly moving towards Seans direction!! Went back to Seans methods after tinkering for a few years and the game is really on the up!

[@thomasgalvin1158]

Sorry Shawn!! Got a bit Irish there!

[@timothydaniels504]

This subject was never talked about 30 years ago when I started playing golf. I only remember one person, Johnny Miller, doing a Golf Digest article about it. His message was subtract loft for good impact. He was one of the great ball strikers in the game and he was very knowledgeable about the golf game.

[@jleahul]

ugh, THANK YOU. This explains why I hit my irons better out of the 1st cut than off the fairway! Time to do some drills!

[@MarkCrossfield]

Great let me know if it helps

[@pablo65315]

Went to the range last night and really focused on three knuckles visible on left hand (before it was barely one visible) and at top of back swing having face of club perpendicular to the ground and not the sky. It is ‘ridiculous’ the improvement on the strike I was getting. I’m sure it will take practice to ingrain the changes but it was honestly such a lightbulb moment. So grateful !

[@pablo65315]

Face of club Not ‘pointing’ to the sky I should say

[@Mboogie69]

Another reason to go see a pro with a quad/trackman… now I understand why I used to do a crazy left side weight lean to get into ground better when I was struggling with strike during a round… was adding loft and getting inconsistent strike apparently. I have corrected the problem for the most part, but would love to get my numbers on a quad to see where it’s at now. Great stuff as usual Mark. The coach for nerds.

[@michaelmajor5098]

Your explanation of this factor of degree of loft is masterful -thank you so much.

[@bobreidy8665]

👍👍👍👍one of the better instructional videos for us ball toppers

[@Golfing-AddiCt]

Absolutely superb video Mark 👌🏽👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rodgalilee7946]

Many thanks, the best explanation of the topic I've ever heard. Plus top tips

[@MarkCrossfield]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blindsquirrel3123]

Best golf content on the tube. Well done, Mark.

[@trevorbass5110]

Great video! Really made somethings click in how I should control strike.

[@eddiebraniff1710]

Great video mark exactly what I wanted to hear for this is exactly what I do

[@jiwoonlee6636]

I have not seen a coaching like this before from Korean coaches on youtube even though they are excellent. That is why I like Mark

[@Sreeve94]

Fantastic video. Explains why I'm puring my irons out of the rough and on tees, but struggling off the tighter, 'better' fairway lies. Brilliant content Mark!

[@4srv]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent. Thank you Mark.

[@mabs_golf1737]

Great comments for you Mark, I agree to them all, I love how you challenge a lot of old thinking/teaching methods.

[@TheSicosi]

This is great mark I'm 28 handicap and have moments of brilliance, but more thins and duff , thank you very much When I play golf with better players they have a trigger position where just before they start taking the club away the move their hands forward a little which takes some lift off and always seem to hit the ball out of the middle

[@robjelley1138]

Quality content. I used to push the ball back slightly if I wasn’t striking well on the course. Absolutely understanding these concepts helps you improve so much. Thanks mark 👍

[@erno04]

This is really good Mark. you are really great at showing what happens at impact, which is the main struggle for most mid-handicap golfers. Thanks for the pedagogic explanation.

[@dougmathews8127]

Brilliant I gave a lesson earlier today and explained this to the player as well.

[@paulmount1119]

That's a lot of great info Mark! Going to have too watch this video more that once or twice!

[@rayfarrell9482]

Perfect explanation Mark.

[@SolomonLi]

Great insight and experiments… Wow. Master Class in understanding golf ball striking and the ways we can try to really manage it… Love it!!!

[@davidthomson6209]

If you can explain something in simple terms it shows a greater level of understanding. Thanks for putting this video out there - very informative in a straightforward way 👏🏻

[@loutennant99]

My big problem with managing loft seems to come with my 52’ and 56’ where a definitely add loft. I’ll take this to try specifically there. Thanks

[@Styleclassics]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cheers Mark

[@HobboTube]

Love this video Mark! Makes so much sense. We’ll be drilling this at the range tomorrow!

[@frankpugh3964]

I think he is making some really good videos. Please keep up the good work.

[@notagolfer9340]

Wonderful explanation backed up with data. Thanks for the video and information!!!!

[@robmeech2012]

Such a brilliant video. I suffer with too much face rotation with my irons, which impacts accuracy. Trying to feel like I keep the clubface closed on my backswing, with more shaft lean. Quality of strike has already improved. Great stuff, Mark.

[@glenndavenport9077]

Brilliant Mark, I like the second option of closing club face at address forcing hands forward to square club face at impact. Still No. 1 on KZbin matey 👍🏻

[@mikecrosbie5850]

Love this kind of insight, many thanks Mark.

[@blakeg.1093]

One of your best Mark, imo.

[@barryread3672]

Fantastic knowledge and understanding of the how and why. Class dismissed. Thank you Professor Crossfield! Have you ever played around with a Swing Rite swing training? Thoughts on value for training proper timing of the release? I have tendency to hang on and hit push shots. Thanks for your awesome content.

[@Rob-vl9mk]

Thanks ! Explaining dynamic is my biggest fault I now have something to work on at the range .

[@gtflyer]

What timing. I've been working on these very techniques for the last couple of days. I find that Delofting my irons gives me a much better strike, and as a bonus I gain a few extra yards. Great video Mark.

[@bobysix]

exactly what i'm doing for 2-3 weeks, less loft at static position, handle forward ---> greater impact, distance and flight control!!! and creating load of backspin if i want with wedges also!!

[@AlabamaTrumpeter]

My man put this video out at just the right time. This is exactly what my coach worked on with me last week, just explained in a different way with a different drill. Thank you for another great video, Mark! Definitely helped me broaden my understanding of controlling dynamic loft.

[@danielrice7409]

Fantastic lesson Mark!!!

[@mcmillanalex]

You've really encouraged me to re-grip my clubs. I'm 2m tall with large hands. Standard grips have always felt very insubstantial in my hands, but I've never had a club fitting where grip size was experimented with - or even considered. It's always, "Oh, you're tall so you're going to need longer clubs." I think my ball striking would really improve if the club felt more secure in the hands.

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

Brilliant instruction Mark; I can't wait to try these methods tomorrow at the driving range!

[@MarkCrossfield]

Let me know if it helps.

[@neilyeomans7767]

Great video Mark, really well explained as always

[@billt888]

Great information thank you.

[@guvzy7942]

Brilliant video this is something I need to work on & will primarily be my winter plan 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@davidrobbins1936]

Absolutely 1,000,000% this is ME!! Wish you were close enough to coach me Mark. But... I have signed on for a 6-month off-season training program over on this side of the pond to help improve my ball striking. I start at the end of Oct. Wish me luck! 🤞🤞

[@adrianlovett3483]

fantastic explanation Mark I definitely add loft , but have managed to manipulate by hands to strike it ok but I loose distance because i get so much height on my strikes . Great for PW not for 7 iron ! I need to find a way to deliver less loft , will try the hands a bit more forward. Thanks 🙏

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

As a new golfer this year, this is really helpful. Trying to make the average golfer hit like a pro is not likely going to happen as we are not fas flexible as them, but basic setup, strike and focus on hitting clean is much more useful. Thank you

[@lysajane3643]

This is brilliant. You’ve already transformed my game by talking about wrist angles before. I’ve been able to play with that and it’s amazing. But this is next level!!! Can’t wait to get to the range now. @MarkCrossfield You’ve talked about placing a ball forward or back in stance before but I’m still struggling with how close or far to stand from the ball. Can you elaborate on that a bit?

[@glenburr6755]

I need to save this video to my library. Great explanation of what I do. Thanks! ⛳️🏌🏽‍♂️

[@eddiesfishroom4517]

Great video mark, I’ve been working on this lately and links in great with my current swing thoughts. Thanks and makes great sense

[@thierrytitou3709]

Can't wait to try and apply your tips at the driving range tomorrow after work! I really apreciated that very instructive video. Thanx Mark 👍👍👍 ! what a team with Matt' and instructors as well

[@Alan_Edwards]

Love this tech stuff Mark. Watching this channel I have learned so much about club face control and the advantages of really understanding how it can benefit and hinder your shot making. The more I learn and can apply these sort of techniques raises my overall confidence. I might not always get it right, but it's the experimenting and trying different scenarios that pays off in the long run. Good stuff brother.

[@jameswest8681]

Great explanation as always Mark. Please keep up the great content!

[@bund440]

Thank you Mark, really informative and helpful brilliant

[@davidmulgrew5077]

This is so useful and should be one of the first lessons, maybe pros think we already know this.. the one hand add loft demo was great to illustrate why us hackers struggle

[@happyhaunter_5546]

I used to loathe irons but somehow have greatly improved...I still will pull my 6 hybrid over my 7 iron any chance I get, and I used to pull-hook EVERY hybrid shot, now I'm in love with them!

[@royclose946]

Well done mark 👏 👍

[@johngloady618]

Very insightful Mark.

[@wallstreetoneil]

What is the direction of causation of Handicap(+/-) Swing Speed(+/-)? Most people would say Lower Handicap -> Higher Swing Speed (because you're better you can swing faster). I would argue it's the opposite Higher Swing Speed -> Lower Handicap. What allows higher swing speeds -> stronger club face control (you don't have to slow your swing to 'control' your slice). Cheat Code: Play with Toe-Down, Shut/Stronger Face control -> Lower your Handicap

[@patrickbigras5232]

I finally took lessons this year. My coach explained this to me. Now I need to find a way to stop pulling the shots. Not enough shaft lean seems to be my problem. I lose my balance when I try to swing with shaft lean.

[@chadwhitaker8489]

Thank you that’s what I have been doing I have had such a bad year playing and that’s exactly what’s wrong with my swing!!!! I would definitely take lessons from you! But I live in America 😢.

[@richdarlowgolf]

I toe in all my irons at address with forward shaft lean and has helped me hit lovely soft draws with consistency and distance

[@donalddopp1257]

Good show this week!

[@chrisadams7250]

Great video, Mark. I really struggle to achieve loft with all my clubs. They’re always well done on the club’s static loft. I think I’m delivering the club well enough but think it’s because I have a tendency to hit fats.

[@stephencostello5296]

I have realised I have been struggling with adding loft (thinning shots on a regular basis), I have tried to counter this by aiming to bottom the club just in front of the ball by focusing on the grass just in front of the ball. But will now have a go at trying to use your ideas.

[@stephencostello5296]

Tried pushing the hands forward to reduce loft and it has worked👍 now have straighter and more penetrating flight with more distance. Very pleased. Thanks.

[@ohiomoto]

I've struggled with the "flip" shot for years. I can do the drills but it always came back with a full swing. I started to focus more on my body turn, but what seemed to make the biggest difference was using ulnar divination to firm up my lead wrist and reduce the cupping. Feels weird but seems to work for me.

[@marcusjohnson488]

At last, someone has gone into the relationship between static loft and delivered loft. I can now understand why decreasing loft brings the ball up from the bottom grooves to the middle of the face. So if you’re going to hit it on the sweet spot, you have to lean the shaft forward. This is quite a tough concept to get and I still wonder why golf clubs have been designed like this? What’s the history behind it? I’ve never seen this aspect of clubmaking discussed and would love to know more. Fantastic stuff, Mark and this could help me work through issues with flipping/ adding loft at impact 👍😊

[@ianblackburn5935]

Great that you’re able to manipulate various aspects in your swing at address and during to help explain concepts. I have a tendency to early extend, which means I have high handle at impact when I do, results in pushes. When I focus on turning (left hip back to rotate) I get the proper forward shaft lean and strike the ball much better. My danger being I have to try and not manipulate grip/shaft lean too much, as if I do that and I get the rotation right, I get draw/hooks I’m not used to (or can do). Tweaking in the course is hard 😂

[@dougellio7000]

Would you use the grip to control the club face in the back swing or encourage a particular arm/hand movement to do it?

[@charlesmarshall8046]

Weirdly, this is exactly what I have been trying to implement. I didn’t add loft but I didn’t take any off either, and on bad days I’d hit fat and thin shots. Working on taking loft off has largely eliminated those and given me a more piercing trajectory. It has also added a significant amount of carry distance - about 7 yards to my 8 iron, for example.

[@simonmcallister9196]

That's a first! Not really seen a vid about this! I tend to take the ball too cleanly without the wishful after divit! I hit very high but lose distance. When you demonstrate where the ball contact will be in differing lofts.....it all makes sense! Even though my natural low point is a ball and a half behind the sternum point I will give this some serious practice! Great vid!

[@MarkCrossfield]

Glad it helped!

[@WesD85]

Great info Mark, look forward to trying this out down the range! 👍

[@MarkCrossfield]

Let me know how it goes Wes

[@WesD85]

@@MarkCrossfield practiced this down the range a few times then went on the course last weekend and had the best round in years. Had me striking the balls much better. Thanks 👍

[@MarkCrossfield]

@@WesD85 great stuff.

[@davidwharton6333]

A light bulb moment for me , I do take loft off but now fully understand why! Thanks

[@DaveH1969]

A method I was taught when I am hitting my irons poorly or slicing was to close the face and push my hands forward at address until the clubface is square. Usually results in a nice solid draw

[@inspire518]

I really struggle with this, I swing at around 94-95 with a 7i and angle of attack is 0, and my 7i goes about 163-165, I notice it with my wedges, people like yourselves with similar swing speeds hit wedges way further than I can, and I've come to the realisation it's because I always end up adding loft. Really need to work on this. Good video mark.

[@Sreeve94]

ps would love to see a video explaining how this changes with higher lofted clubs, as you get less coverage on the ball and deliver more of a glancing blow & getting more spin.

[@alanwaterworth6464]

Agreed; this 8 iron is closer to my 6 iron in loft (31°)

[@deanegunson7291]

Great video

[@theCycleReport]

There's more usable information here than in other people's entire channels

[@colinmorgan1025]

Also would love you to tell us the difference between launch and loft

[@cubfan69kmz85]

Good stuff! Club face is king!

[@Dropit174]

Great content - thank you

[@saintpatrick6681]

bravo 👏 👏 👏

[@josephbeiner919]

Great video!