I Guarantee You Hit Driver LONGER & STRAIGHTER After This! (Simple Golf Tips)

[@smithscott1700]

Light-bulb moment x10. I have struggled with ball position mainly because I've always felt that in order to get the driver going UP, it has to be forward. Now I know why I slice and pull the ball. Brilliant! "One ball in from the left heel and shoulders square at set up." I'm gonna get the tattoo. Subscribed!

[@ronj9460]

My favorite lesson, we all need a basics refresher from time to time. Thanks Matt!

[@malcolmparker2243]

Hi Matt, This is gold, cannot wait to give it a try, simple but makes so much sense

[@mikecooke2357]

Interesting lesson Matt, as im working on driver at the moment. Went to try a club and the pro said fix your club path before buying a new driver , i was 20° out to in !!! ( contortionist!!) . Been using an alignment stick to take club away on the outside then swing back on the inside without hitting it. Work in progress but hit a 275 yard pb on Saturday ( usual best around 230) . So all your tips / lessons are really appreciated 👍

[@Lucky_luke_golf]

Super helpful thanks Matt any tips for higher flop/wedge shots sort of 50-30 yards out

[@brianwood1451]

Good tips here Matt. Driver direction not distance is my issue. Good ones are straight or a slight draw. The killer shot is a push. I tee the ball around left heel area and do try to hit up by slightly lowering my right shoulder at address. Grip is on stronger side. Could you please do something on the causes and solutions for pushes. Cheers!

[@robbosch3449]

This is a great video Matt. I've moved the golf ball forward in my stance in the attempt to hit more up on the ball. While it works at times, I am also very erratic. Lots of pull hooks, but also lots of pushes to the right. Two-way misses are extremely frustrating. I wondered if maybe I had gone a little bit too far forward, and this video confirms that I probably have. Can't wait to mess with this on the range tomorrow :)

[@josephschmitt1672]

Thank you so much for your tips here today I will head to the driving range later today and practice. I have been so focused on so many different aspects of my driver swing that I feel lost. Sometimes my drives go left sometimes they go right and sometimes they're straight down the middle 240 yards. I've been putting the golf ball way forward in my stance almost near my toe and I'm going to back it up to just left of center and see how I do. Thank you

[@rickroche583]

Hi Matt, thanks fro more good input. Question: If you set up for a so called "Mini Driver" do you do anything different to 'regular' driver???

[@toddwmac]

Thanks Matt... always great stuff. Thanks, Love the whole thing. I especially like that you called out the exaggerated / inaccurate arch of the hula-hoop. This is a big deal for some. One thing that I believe hurt me (and maybe other golfers) has been the antiquated term swing "circle". Whether it is a more vertical or horizontal path, that term and therefore that image, was burned into my head from day one. As a result, and as someone who pays a lot of attention to the descriptions of biomechanics, I tried to follow a circle with my club head. Obviously, trying to create a circle was disastrous, as that is not the path a good swing takes. The only way to draw a circle is to stand up early and stay completely centered. No bueno. A good swing takes the path of an oval, with the long edge aligned (more or less) towards the target. The oval is formed as the center of the circle (hips and torso) move towards the target. Imagining that oval helps envision the entire swing moving towards the target in a dynamic motion. The best strikers have the longest flat spot in their swing arch/oval and as a result increase the consistency of their strike. Look at Mo Norman. Your drill helps make this even more apparent and gives a good visual relative to club path at impact. Thank you very much.

[@johnbrodnik839]

Great video - thank you! Been struggling with this exact thing. In fact i now carry a few sticks for alignment and ball position.

[@alberthancock672]

Very good. Matt simple and straightforward thank you

[@markburgess3530]

Love it Matt, started listening to your podcasts today …. Started with the 1st one !! Brilliant mate absolutely brilliant

[@chrisduxberry8327]

Hi Matt enjoying your latest videos breaking down swing set ups. I have always and still do have trouble getting any distance from 58deg wedge I’m lucky to get 15-25 yards. I carry a 52 (90-105y) but my 58 nothing?

[@pjhoneycut]

Oh my god Matt. Ive always done what everyone said and lined it up with my left foot heel. I slice like a Ninja and am on the verge of taking the driver out of my bag. I cant wait to take this to the range and test it , thankyou,!

[@MattBaranuk]

How did this work for you? I have the same problem

[@Hugh_Jaynis]

I like up with left foot and I don’t slice it. Lined up with left foot I carry drive 300+. Lined up mid stance I slice it and carry drives 250. To each their own I guess, but I’ve had best results from opening and closing my stance as opposed to moving the ball in my stance.

[@FirstLast-f8z]

@@Hugh_JaynisI did this exact same thing, for me it was closing my frontside and then I said no way I should be hitting drives this way just to get it straight…I legit went back to basics and used this exact concept on my own after watching a playing partner setup all day and my light went back on…hit the last 3 drives of the day straight as an Arrow and prob longest of the last 2-3 months…this concept is not only accurate, it’s a massive part of a lot of ppls problem I’d wager myself…I address the ball at my correct distance from the ball, feet together, ball in the middle of the feet, then one step right slightly past shoulder width and then a small 1/8 step forward and you should be damn close to perfect…ball should be somewhere underneath your lead shoulder if correct…it def works if you know your swing

[@FirstLast-f8z]

@@Hugh_JaynisI also can carry 290-300 on a good strike

[@iwillavoidyou]

So calm, patient, and thought out. I'd take a lesson from this guy, lololol! Such an integral part of the set up and yet explained simply. Well done Matt

[@marklynd2039]

Very interesting matt , something I've been tinkering with and I've hit some good shots from the same spot your suggesting your not only professional in UK saying this either so I know it's not just fact it's science handy to know , any suggestions for speed is it more a rhythm and hitting through and not trying to over hit it or what ?

[@lhk1951]

fantastic lesson. the focus on the fundamentals makes all the difference. well explained. well done!

[@markmark5488]

Thanks, Matt. I’ll be trying this out on Friday. What worries me about my swing though is my angle of attack, which is nowhere near the 5 or 6 degree you get. Consequently, I get too much backspin and lose distance. I also find myself pulling weird shapes at address to try to increase shoulder angle and angle of attack. Do you have any tips to help me overcome these problems? Cheers, Mark

[@BenDaley-s4i]

Great video again Matt, I did have a light bulb moment I have the ball to far forward. Could you do the same video with wedges and iron by any chance? 👍👍

[@nevillecoleske6368]

Great lesson, Matt. Will give this a try tomorrow in a practice round.

[@matfryer5914]

Thanks for the vid mate! You asked if there was anything you can help us work on - I'm pretty good in most areas of the course my strengths are being nice to the staff at the clubhouse, parking correctly in the carpark, I wear the correct attire and always bring all my clubs and have heaps of balls. It's just the driving, long irons, shorter irons and my short game and my putting that need work!

[@AndyKerridge-j4j]

Excellent video Matt. Very good explanation of how much ball position affects club path! Fundamentals of golf

[@Mattfryergolf]

Thank you hope it helps

[@daviddunn7334]

Shouldn't really be nicking other people's content Matt

[@philhill9306]

Great lesson, I generally hit straight but that has just cleared up why sometimes hit slight hooks or fade pushed shots.

[@tonybytheway7543]

Nice one Matt. Been struggling with a pull draw and thought it was just me coming over the top a bit. Will try moving the ball back a little. 👍

[@paulmorgan1793]

Cracking lesson Matt. I just tried this at the range and its amazing.

[@BruceOglevie]

probably best lesson ever, especially for an older guy like me with back surgeries that limit my backswing. Thank you!

[@BruceOglevie]

Using this would u suggest that we maybe play all clubs a ball or so further back, or is this only for driver?

[@tommywolfe2110]

Love this lesson... but where I'm confused, it never produced a slice, which is a problem for most amateurs, including me! I guess it's because you are already producing a positive angle of attack, no matter where the ball is positionned? Where to start if the angle of attack is negative?

[@OllyShawlive]

Very simple explanation. Will be trying this at the range next time. I worry my spin will be up as my angle of attack will be neutral / down if i move the ball back though 🤔

[@NonnyStrikes]

One of the few instructors that uses setup visuals. HUGE for lots of ama's out there, even scratch players. I get asked questions all the time when I'm golfing with new people. They see me hitting consistently and get intrigued. The first question I ask is, where are you looking when you line up to hit your ball? 99.9 percent of them don't have an answer. They have to sit and think about it, until they say "I don't know" Most of them don't even stand behind the ball when aiming their shots. -_- Don't be that guy. If you aren't practicing setup, you aren't improving. PERIOD.

[@victorgrainger895]

Thanks Matt. Good explanation and very helpful.

[@iantraynor2006]

Just watched the video and believe you have just solved my problem of slicing I think I am turning my shoulders back can’t wait to try your advice in the morning

[@mikaelsvensson7232]

I am a 59 yo man who been playing for little moore then 3 years,and always been struggling with a big slice, this video was a great wake up call. best exlpanation ever.

[@leethornley7256]

New subscriber. Love the content I'm brand new to golf. Had an accident in 2017 and now I only have 1 working arm so I'm a lefty by force and I'm 6'3" with normal irons. Safe to say this is going to be a loooooong learning curve 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FirstLast-f8z]

Sorry to hear that brother, you can do anything you set your mind to !! Best of luck and hit em straight…ish !

[@kirklobb4430]

Very informative Matt! I'm jealous of those 275 yard miss hits😮

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

Would love to see a video about some drills or some helpful tips on being able to stay down thru impact of the golf ball. Early extension is killing my golf game and it came out of nowhere. Granted I've only been golfing about a year.

[@afriendtoleanon3401]

as you move the ball back you should tee lower correct ? this will also lower angle of attack . Should you use a higher loft driver ? This is what i struggle with . i have moved my right foot back to come more from the inside so that i can keep it higher on the tee but im tempted to get a 12.5 driver move it back in my stance and tee it lower . Im not flexible and my 3 wood goes farther because if i hit my driver it slices way right . I have manages to hit like 250 at times with right foot back but i would rather just have the ball back more i think .

[@adamguy8697]

Thanks it worked a treat this morning

[@billbonnington7916]

Very good Matt, will give this a crack on Sunday.

[@stephenrichards7671]

What does this mean for the other clubs? Should I be changing the ball position for all of them?

[@MrYoliss]

Wow what a great lesson Ty so much

[@davidhall3024]

What are the chances of this video coming out today as I was trying to figure out what happened to my swing, I have been pulling the ball like crazy lately............can't wait to hit the range and refocus on my setup and swing. Thanks Matt

[@wescopeland1]

I’m new here! Trying to work on a slice and I’m never sure how close I need to be to the ball. Sometimes I feel like I’m too far away and being too far over the ball doesn’t feel right either. Can’t find a good sweet spot. 😢

[@achilleze]

where do you position the ball for your irons?

[@LeeGoodchild]

Matt !!!! I need your help. Ground force it would be greatly appreciated if you did a video on ground force

[@chrisbelcher]

How does the Reverse K work with the string shoulder theory?

[@darwinfunk6852]

Can't wait to go out and try this!

[@TheMachoMan]

Great lesson Matt 👏👏👏

[@Jay-Zyn]

2022 kona under convenience I don't have that option. What to do

[@tma6983]

thanks Matt, great tips!

[@antoniocolonjr.9642]

What is the diameter of that hoop 2:44

[@robertsalata7828]

So, there are people who DON'T WANT TO hit their driver straighter and longer... ?? Maybe Rory Macilroy 10:33. or John Rahm (or fill in your favorite massive hitter) ... But for the rest of us, certainly we dream of hitting our drives longer & straighter. A total no-brainer. Seriously, the video was quite good and useful. 😊😊

[@theythinkimmadyouknow]

Great lesson Matt

[@llewellynschoeman8878]

I've been struggling with bad snap hooks the last few months. Just can't seem to get rid of it 😢. Driving was always my most consistent and confident part of my game.

[@Mattfryergolf]

Check fundamentals and clubface

[@wbubbles5960]

I’m in the exact same boat

[@llewellynschoeman8878]

@@Mattfryergolf I'll try your tips in the video.... This could most likely help me on the road to success again 🙏

[@indy-6ell32]

Me to mate was smashing my driver 3 months ago woke up and couldn’t hit it

[@atn2666]

probably got a crazy strong grip. honestly you should get a swing analysis. save time

[@samanthagames1023]

I haven't even seen the video yet but whatever the advice is, I think you should try it on the golf course Matthew because every time I see one of your course vlogs your drives are all over the bloody place. 👌

[@nigelhopkinson6614]

A great video Matt

[@garymurphy6901]

Ok I've never seen anything like this b4 I'll definitely b trying this on Wednesday thanks wort a shot r 2

[@suncitypro1]

Very good!

[@craigedga4r]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Mister Fryer 💪💪💪💪💪

[@stuartyboy8301]

I have no idea what I’m doing with driver. I generally hit 160-180 yard carry. Sometimes left, sometimes right and sometimes straight up in the air 😂

[@jeremymac3]

You have the hole surrounded then. Congratulations

[@robertcaya7764]

I've been struggling to hit my 3 wood off the fairway. I seem to be topping it almost as if I think I'm hitting a driver off the deck

[@Deadhorseflogger]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I’m sure Mr Maude is most flattered

[@kicks2fast]

Without moving the ball more towards or left foot wouldn't we be hitting down on the ball and not up on it?

[@Eqnotalent]

Holy shit, the first video on YT talking about glancing blow and why 90% of golfers slice even with a strong grip. Club face is easy fix, club path is why so many amateurs hit slices.

[@nickmillar9651]

What driver are you gaming now. Great video

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Good video. Though nothing really matters post impact of the golf club head with the ball. It’s just an indicator of where you might be going through the ball. It does nothing post impact a nanosecond after the impact.

[@Steve2024-y6h]

Liked this lesson, than. My main problem is stopping the ball on the green. I know my distances but cannot put spin on the ball.

[@darrenrea6541]

Wow 👏👏

[@bknoxx]

legend!

[@PaulPartridge-jn2su]

I turn the toe in that as helped me so much

[@nuggster33]

Great explanation Matt, but a few days behind Mr Maude😂

[@steinarhovi3321]

He's even put on more of an accent, so sounds really scarily like mr. Maude 😂

[@themaven1276]

I wish I watched this yesterday 😭

[@ChrisWalton-t6q]

Amazing video thank you, will definitely be checking mine out.

[@kevinpayne9475]

I think we have been led to believe to hit up on the driver.

[@rossadamdixon]

D-Plane is so key to understanding the golf swing and helping fix issues. The majority of people play the driver too far forward and this only encourages the path to go further across.

[@Vnam72]

Good lesson. What would be additionally useful is explaining how this impacts impact position. I think it's harder for us mortals to manage as when we hit the ball we should (in theory) have open hips and probably slightly open tilted shoulders so it means returning to the ball in a different position.

[@Mattfryergolf]

There is a lesson about impact on the channel from a few weeks ago

[@Vnam72]

@@Mattfryergolf Will have a look, thanks

[@aaronmahanga7635]

thank you! Matt.

[@Rookscarcaremobiledetailing]

Driver is costing me about 2-4 shots a round and playing off 9 Now it’s very costly

[@jeffreywilliams2171]

Sorry couldn’t wait any longer ..

[@RamxRamx-fw3gm]

I took a nap and came back!

[@bobbys4327]

I am confused. In this video "Hit A PERFECT DRAW EVERYTIME With This 1 SIMPLE Tweak! (Golf Driver Swing Tip)" you aligned the ball with your lead foot. this video you aligned the ball just inside your lead foot (heel). So...?

[@hobbylyfe4716]

15 minutes to say place the ball, 1 ball length in from the front heel

[@robertforster9482]

We would all be experts if we had the time and money to study the rights and wrongs of the striking of a ball but we are only amateurs who play once or twice a week. What does it matter.? As long as you get out enjoy the excercise with your mates and have a beer after. For some its just a social experience.

[@strickstang85]

I want to play that big draw

[@danielarriaga5716]

That was hard to watch. It felt like it just dragged on and on before getting to the main points.

[@Richboss23]

Good info but get to the point bru

[@dougmapes7858]

You take so long to get to the point.

[@emilgabl9069]

You might be hitting the ball instead of swinging like the ball is not there. When you hit you manipulate things which cause fat shots and hooks. You could also have head down to long after you hit it so then your hands and arms will get way out front and snap around your body causing a hook. Your grip is also too strong. You have to weaken that left hand on club and get the right hand more on top. Try swinging the club like your taking a practice swing then step up to the ball and you do your golf swing at the ball without “hitting” at it. Think swinging through it. The point there is a difference between “hitting” at a golf ball and “swinging” through the ball. Look it up it might help you because it helped me.

[@BiggBells]

Lol adhd much :)

[@emilgabl9069]

@@BiggBells efficiency

[@johnstevens6971]

Too many words need to get to the point much faster

[@JCMusgrove]

You wanna hit the ball better dont listen to this guy hes absolutely wrong lol

[@patrickbigras5232]

I hope you will give credit to Danny Maude for this video, graphics included!

[@Pud56]

Lots of creators use these training aides, i was taught with these in the 60s, so Danny Maude doesnt stake ownership to age old teaching.

[@michaelarroyo8108]

How strange is to go in someone else’s channel to leave a comment like this. Ridiculous.

[@evacox-fm7ze]

Every tip has been given hundreds of times by hundreds of experts. No one owns a tip and the more we are reminded the better we will be so thanks to both Danny and Matt.

[@Pseudify]

This video comes with a guarantee! Did Danny ever offer a guarantee? Hmmm? 😉

[@pw55135]

Gokftec/Stack & Tilt have been using that station and concepts for over 10 years so DM does not have proprietary rights. Still great information well presented and easy to understand ty

[@josephroberts6865]

I actually hope you’re not serious. You changed the ball position by maybe one ball back from your heel position and are trying to convince us it will make that huge a difference? You already admitted the hoola-hoop is much smaller than the actual swing arc. In an inch and a half it isn’t going to make that much difference. The club will move on a very straight path for the inch and a half. If people want to hit the ball straight and long, getting the swing on plane so that it approaches the ball down the line or near down the desired club path line with the face toward the target will certainly help players to hit it longer and straighter that a one ball position change.

[@jaybee4190]

this is why you shouldn't listen to youtube golf. this guy tells you not to put it by your forward foot instep and makes up this fake demo with an outside in swing path(that is the incorrect path obviously)with his hula hoop pushed too far out...to show why having the ball forward is bad. Then...if anyone is oaying attention what he does on the last shot...he sets up properly (with ball off his foreward instep) and hits it perfectly! lmaooo

[@mariakretschmer7545]

I didn’t need such a long video to tell me to have the ball in the correct place. Also, your swing is already correct… however you can have the correct ball position but if you cast your drive you will still loose distance

[@ronnyr9760]

Talking too much! Getting exhausted with these gbg

[@detroitbadboy9802]

Too long winded. How about one golf ball inside lead foot. Video over

[@_ErIc1976]

What does let’s get stucking mean ??? Am I hearing it wrong ?

[@izzy__uk3856]

Stuck in.

[@parttimeconstruction2933]

The crazy thing is… my slice goes away the further FORWARD in my stance the ball sits. I put the ball at the middle of my lead foot and that seems to do the trick.

[@davidtalany2153]

It always amazes me that these instructors and teachers don't play or win more on the PGA or European tours! They are so damn good, you'd think guys like this would dominate!

[@manmon9094]

why 15 minutes?