Mike Malaska: DO NOT “ROTATE” your Lower Body in the golf swing! Be Better Golf

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[@Ariaga_II]

This is quite impressive. You have a man that has 80% of his body on fire and instead of doing “Stop, Drop, Roll” he’s taking a golf lesson.

[@jsant24]

Lol

[@pbabs3389]

This comment made my day...shows you how poorly my round of golf went

[@freedeworld]

And he lost most of his body in the end in the video, really sad

[@jeffdenig705]

Could be titled......... A Good Lesson Spoiled. Love Mike - Can't stand this Be Better Golf Moron. He can 't keep his mouth shut while Mike is explaining something. When I see a Malaska Video with this guy - I shut it off. I'd recommend Eric Cogorno he's not annoying like this guy. Only one worse is Matt Fisher. His videos are Instantly Turned Off.

[@user-xv4si8ng4y]

Hilarious!

[@ryantully4592]

The best, most impactful video on the physics of a proper golf swing I’ve come across. Easy to understand and did wonders for my game. Thanks gents

[@keno55]

This video has been a huge game changer for me. It is the first description of a golf swing that I, as someone of average athletic ability, can understand and implement. In fact, my first trip with the instruction to the range was outstanding, and I experienced a great sense of relief knowing that here is a swing that works and that I can repeat. Mike, the one aspect of the "timing" instruction which deserves further explanation, IMO, is the start of the downswing, which I believe is free fall allowing gravity to play its roll. I can see why Matthew Wolff, for example, gets his hands so high and vertical in his backswing which allows gravity to have a greater influence on his swing speed. Thank you Mike!

[@Moishe555]

This rotation concept is something I've been working on and the results are not materializing. This lesson was a lightbulb moment. Thanks B.

[@joshuabugai9725]

I can’t tell you how happy I am that you’re making videos with Mike again. This video for me, in particular, cleared up what specifically I need to work on timing in my swing.

[@Ronald-vz6pl]

Man same here. Got crazy with all the clear hips, seperation, hips first etc.

[@Osterhjm]

I’ve been over thinking this for a few months now. This is exactly what I needed!

[@steveplyler8077]

2nd that, I got more inconsistent now I know why, tks

[@sonnyjames8922]

Same here.

[@carlansell1078]

I'm with you guys he talkes a lot of sense and presice in his delivery I wish he lived closer or I lived nearer to his range. Been following for a while. Not time wasted.

[@carlansell1078]

I'm with you guys he talkes a lot of sense and presice in his delivery I wish he lived closer or I lived nearer to his range. Been following for a while. Not time wasted.

[@airbaker2]

Mike's swing philosophies just speak to me more than others for some reason. His swing descriptions of straightening (bracing) the left leg to move the hip out of the way and accelerate the club is such a natural athletic move. Golf is funny, about 6 months ago I was driving the ball better than I ever had and it all came down to this exact feeling that I kind of conjured up on my own. I've since lost it a bit and am desperately searching to "get that feeling" back! Btw Brendon, the acoustics on some of those drives! Phil and his "high bombs" would approve.

[@peterdeck5472]

Beautiful Bookend Brendan. Mike @9:10 "Less effort - More efficient - More Distance & Easier to Duplicate. Other than that there's no reason to do it"

[@edr4973]

This is a great video and really helped me with a concept. I loved the whole 'straight line' forces and clearing the left hip that was in another video. But I still struggled with my hips opening too quickly, not tipping the shaft and getting stuck. The idea of the club running into the ball and clearing the left hip helped me get in sequence. Straight line forces is the real deal. Much more natural athletic feeling than focusing on rotation.

[@ddattyrom]

I just implemented the lessons I learned here on the fairway today and I added at least 20 yards on my driver. Thank you so much.

[@markroper9269]

Awesome video! The things you and Mike are talking about are very resonant to my swing, and I didn't know that was what I was doing. I always envisioned my swing as a see-saw. Left heel comes up.....then the right heel comes up to finish. And the motion of Mike's hand(and the sound effect) as the he pushed the left hip back was important for me to see the timing and how it all goes together. Dang, I need to hit the range!!! Stoopid work! :P Good stuff guys!

[@steveperry1344]

yes the see saw action is a good thought maybe, years ago i heard a pro doing tv commentary say the nicklaus move was sort of a rocking motion.

[@zero2herogolf]

100% agree, more speed is primarily generated by straightening the left leg by pushing off the ground, which in turn drives the left hip behind you. Crucial is that this move doesn't happen too early, as Mike already said at 1:19, you have to wait until later in the downswing. You must wait to pour on the gas until later in the swing, certainly not from the top. Mike is teaching Sammy Snead and Ben Hogan lower body action, the classic swing, which in my opinion is far superior than what we see today with young pros launching both feet off the ground. The classic swing is powerful and has longevity, while the modern swing is very powerful but riddled with injury.

[@saabtech3510]

This is why Jack said that when he "was going for a big one," he made a deliberate effort to feel like he was slowing everything down. The feel is storing/winding everything up for impact. I learned the feel of what Mike Malaska is describing here, first on little chips, then pitches etc. You can learn to identify the "smash factor" on the smallest of shots first. After you find it and the timing of it, and it becomes ingrained, it becomes natural in your full shots. If you consciously straighten the left leg you can pull it as he did in one of the drives. But that's how you have to begin, later you won't think about it, and it flows naturally.

[@joeyboy676]

Finally something that makes sense. Anytime I try to rotate more, slide more, and especially push off the ground, I lose tons of clubhead speed. What would be a good drill to work on for this. I always have trouble feeling these things.

[@bh5606]

What is it with the guy covered in orange? Are they discussing spinning out and early extension?

[@conureron3792]

I like what Mike said early in the video about the strike of the right hand and the body naturally getting out of the way. It’s similar to what Shawn Clement professes...we naturally know what to do. I seem to get a lot of it right when I swing with my feet together. Feet apart and I slide or bump out my left hip.

[@snbailes1]

Magic, I just tried it in my garden, it feels good. I first saw this demonstrated by Danny Maude from Canterbury, England. He recommended watching this. I will try on the course on Monday, Cheers.

[@glenfrazer753]

The section from 1.26 to 2.21 is the deal. This vid is excellent. Even if I didn't watch the rest, that section nailed it. Well said Michael. And I reckon in that one swing Brendan took at 2.00 it was the first time I've seen him hit with fluent speed. I've seen him hit plenty of balls but that looked a little different. This is the deal. This vid. Practice that left leg advice he gave and turn into muscle memory, there will be a lot more better golfers in the world :). Get it into Mus Mem and then let thoughts go back to like target or feeling the shot you're going to play and boom. That left foot cracking the towel. Excellent instruction in that section. Thanks Mike.

[@leannrobinsonjohnson3487]

Thank you for explaining the misunderstanding the term rotation. Because I was told I needed to rotate in my golf swing, it messed me up for months until I slowly figured it out. Then I found you. This video is all you need to pull it all together & swing your club correctly! You get it & I appreciate you@

[@andrewsexton6179]

This was a very illuminating golf lesson. Thank you

[@zackfishman3245]

Great video on using straight line forces. Mike is a great communicator.

[@MrJohng64]

Right arm out, left hip back. Tried it today in a comp and it worked beautifully to help my release. Unfortunately I had 41 putts 37 of which were on the green so my score was way too many but I live to fight another day and will use that key again.

[@ihop04]

Legs through bending pull the hips back, makes sense. One issue on my part, a right below the knee amputation. I just started standing with my weight of my prosthetic on the toe so going back to the right the right hip gets way behind me. Now I’ve got so dam much power it’s hard to slow the down the down swing. What video should I tap into next.

[@zarza3340]

This is probably the best advice I’ve ever heard. That subtle move creates speed as long as you time it correctly!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@maximuspayne7354]

Very good instruction. Although the concept being illustrated here is one part of the entire downswing sequence. All parts play an important role in getting a good strike on the ball. If you can recall Tiger talking about his glutes not activating. Without the glutes activating correctly can affect club head speed as well.

[@greghill5183]

Best discussion of the proper lower body action, ever! Thanks!

[@halimfusianto225]

Be better golf is new super action hero.

[@georgesmith4639]

Ricky Fowler called. He wants his new golf outfit back.

[@AntonioGranjo]

Man I thought I was high!

[@washredskin887]

😆😆

[@jerryturner2310]

Good one George Smith. @James, I can't tell if you're joking or not. Ricky Fowler went to U of Tennessee. Horns are burnt orange, not red. AND, Texas A&M (the school I graduated from) is MAROON.

[@MarkSmith-lz5rk]

@@jerryturner2310 he definitely went to okie state

[@MarkSmith-lz5rk]

Dude I'm dying laughing

[@michaelrood2751]

Loved the part about jack and tiger’s comments on hip depth.

[@chrissnyder7968]

I understand your straight line forces but my question, the club head movement is a result of centrifugal force as it is moving in an arc? I don’t think the snap of a towel or in a whip is the right visual for me. I do get clearing the hips out of the way, that makes sense. Thank you for all your work on these videos.

[@benjaminhogan3157]

...it's The Golfing Machine...watch Tom Tomasello/Lee Deitrich 2nd video...15 minutes of instructional gold...I was about to quit the game, then stumbled upon that video...changed my golfing life....

[@MrDollerbillz]

I keep have lower back problems trying to force the shot,this video really help me understand.

[@alldayrays7110]

Brendan, Thanks for this follow up video to the previous work with Mike Malaska. Worked on the range today with Mike’s L to L and getting the hands, arms and shoulder sockets relaxed to great success! Effortless and very clean contact! Beautiful ball flight, distance and on target!! This video hits on the only issue I was having, getting the left leg to offset every swing. My guess is all the bad muscle memory from previous rotation and weight shift methods creep back into my swing. I am totally sold on Mike’s methods and enjoy his ability to teach the same thing in different ways. BE BETTER GOLF!!

[@steveperry1344]

interesting discussion on the golf action, i'm gonna try this because i've always had trouble or maybe over thought the lower body movements. thnx.

[@extrememetaldrummer1]

Catapult baby! Just the feeling you have to feel to hit that bad boy right. I finally learned this recently, as I had previously struggled with driver.

[@woogaboogawiththegreenteet8436]

mike malaska knows his stuff,thank you sir,you are one of the best

[@JojohnWick]

Finally, total make sense, thanks for the left foot tips

[@teddythodo3302]

This sounds like a really good way to prevent early extending INTO the ball hips thrusting towards the ball and overall fixing stability in the swing.

[@davidrush1425]

OMG-FINALLY someone describe lower body movement as I sense it but couldn’t put a name on it. It did not agree with all the “rotation” teaching. Thinking that way-I was always wrong traditionally and tried to force movements. If it literally was not blowing 40mph-I’d go to the range! Thanks so much!

[@TheThunderwesel]

One thing that sticks out to me is that if you think about the left leg like Mike talks about then it should be physically impossible to slide at all which is a huge issue for me lol

[@4rounder312]

Thanks, Very repeatable, solid move. You can be aggressive with out loosing form or sequence.

[@jeprotable]

hip rotation etc is just driving me crazy and so painful too...this theory just feels right

[@vincentgarcia9784]

This makes alot of sense...simplifies it. I am going to try this week.

[@bennyclay]

Easily the best video of the channel yet!

[@andrewsexton6179]

This student has seen the light!

[@AntonioGranjo]

Sir, you just made one of the best golf swing coaching videos in the whole internet. Have a good day, and thank you.

[@appydaze9419]

I watch anything that has Mike Malaska in the title.

[@maamold]

I've spent all year working on that exact feeling that Mike is talking about. I know it's the right move and I know the speed is there when done right. I'd say I have about a 50/50 chance right now, hopefully by next season I'll be at 75/25 success rate.

[@dicknastee1652]

Matt Aamold sqeeze your butt cheeks together quickly right before impact. That’ll make you rotate just right

[@Peter4253]

Thanks for making and sharing these videos, they are full of so much good stuff, they have helped my game enormously

[@jw228w]

so swing at ball with your arms on plane,the body will come around and follow.is that correct? thanks john

[@oscarc618]

No, this is not an advocacy for arms controlled pivot or small muscles swing. This is an argument for pressuring the ground with your legs to move hips rather than rotating the hips. And doing it with good timing in conjunction with arm and club.

[@anthonywillis7634]

I find Mike Malaska such an interesting instructor! I’ve found that if I just concentrate on the shoulders the rest follow. I reckon this is what you mean?!

[@andrewbukuras3917]

Great video. Love this teaching.

[@Jakey4000]

well shit, I just had a lesson today (free 25 mins with new membership, woohoo) the coach was trying to get me to do some better rotation aswell as bringing the club more around rather than dragging it down at a high angle and the rotation was just difficult to get while changing the different angle, but I've just tried a little practice swing with the leg tip mike mentioned and I think I might have found the perfect way to get this done, looking forward to hitting the links tomorrow and seeing if I can get that drive further than it already is. I seem to be inconsistent with drives since I was getting it wrong from time to time, got a lucky long 250m drive once (272yds) but I'm more averaging 190-220, and without a doubt if I nail this downswing with the proper hip and leg movements I should be crushing most hits! Cant wait for the sun to come up again and get out there!!!

[@timhonda5117]

What Tiger youtube video is Mike referencing at 6:05?

[@jgb6802]

How do you achieve a more bent right arm at impact, more shaft lean/hands more forward (DST/Rahm) and as such no flipping with that approach, and how does that square with Mike's right wrist/palm releasing upwards (DJ) idea?

[@oscarc618]

He would say those things are effect, and not something you would try to do directly.

[@chon_jung]

Wow.. so helpful!!!! Any suggestions for people with a bad left knee ( righty) Also, what should the right hand look like at impact ??

[@thomasfraser9072]

A lot of talk about Jack Nicklaus who often said that he cannot release the head of the club to the ball too early in his swing. In order to do this simply at the top of your swing flick your trail wrist in order to bow your lead wrist as you swing the handle of the club as fast as you like. Your hips responds accordingly just as Jack says. Cheers

[@BEBETTERGOLF]

If you flick your trail wrist it will cup your lead wrist. No?

[@thomasfraser9072]

@@BEBETTERGOLF The flicking of my trail wrist quickly reverses course of the head of the club; it’s weight lags behind my hands. This is what bows/cup my lead wrist and bends the shaft at optimal impact to the balls. Another words the swinging of the handle must be faster and dependent on loosening our wrists. Once our wrists are even remotely tight the club head cannot possibly lag behind our hands to its optimal impact. Cheers Hope I made myself clear enough; because this one swing thought made 2020 an eye opener for me and a great golf year.

[@MichaelWilliams-qw8yd]

5:25 "...it understands straight line forces..."Eureka! I think I just interpreted that as the force coming from the lead hip pushing back will transport a stable trail arm via the force coupling across the body. Now I can see how the arms can relax (as opposed to the gorilla tension in mine) and the trail arm can just stabilize to deliver the sweet spot on the ball, no hit instinct required just be an athlete and swing the stick to run into the ball. Which is the only way to consistently hit the ball with a trail arm only swing - Duh! It was right there in front of me the while time.

[@ihop04]

Half way through this vid, straight line forces VS rotation. This is where I get jammed up. When I’m compressing my irons well I know I’m not forcing the hips to spin and weight naturally throws me forward. When I’m out of whack, trust is gone and now I feel that I have to spin the hips and shoulders. Ball doesn’t go as well and low back hurts like hell. What’s some ways to get that feel/trust back to save wear and tear and continue with good ball striking.

[@GONADSable]

Keep it simple( love it) Thanks Mike

[@omikurita]

this is fantastic. I am happy to hear finally someone state the true technique so effortless. Thank you

[@machinegunk5090]

Fantastic 4?

[@patrickzampetti]

I was fortunate to have a 3 hour lesson with Mike. He can hit it 280 with just his hands and forearms. #beast

[@keigop5668]

Wow. Great coach.

[@part1801]

Mike isn't too much on admiring the mans golf shots Lol Great video

[@paulm5871]

Mike also doesn't admire the way Brendan ignores him trying to teach this move.

[@lbutchj4877]

Great lesson. I saw Tiger talk about this. Makes a lot of sense.

[@eddiegutierrez2062]

This is the best collab in golf! Love it!

[@henrygrand695]

If my local range had that view I'd be there every day

[@Moishe555]

I heard there are lots of UFO sightings at Superstition Mountain. 👽

[@kurtheitman552]

@@Moishe555 those are just bad tee shots from members.

[@westermangolftraining3992]

Awesome I will try this, stretching the hips will help this move too

[@dirtyhipstergolf8412]

1:53 was KILLED

[@edinnm8212]

Great video. I learned a lot from this. Thanks Brendon and Mike!

[@golfdoc1950]

Simple demonstration of ground force: hold club by the end of its grip and let it swing like a pendulum from horizontal then raise the end of the grip in the process. That will accelerate the clubhead, just what a golfer does by pushing up on his lead leg.

[@spondiveswandive561]

This is interesting! This to me is that the force is applied out away from the body not applied toward the target, am I correct thinking this?

[@Spudroe]

You are correct but you are directing the club toward the target. Mike has talked about pushing a way from the club during is journey (arc/circle) around your body. He has a video with one of his LPGA students where he puts a bunch of balls in a basket with a rope tied to the handle and has her swing it around herself in a full circle. He really helped her feel how her body reacted to the forces created by the swing. Go on his YT page and find the series he did with the dark haired girl (spanish or latino I think).

[@jimper15]

This was EXCELLENT! Did it match up well with what Dr. Lynn told you? Also, did it match up with what you learned about Mathew Wolf's ground forces?

[@BEBETTERGOLF]

The movement (shear pushing) matches a regular pattern but the timing is way different. Dr. Scott is measuring the peak forces happening way earlier

[@jimper15]

@@BEBETTERGOLF I was also told by Lucas Wald that the left leg push happens much earlier than everyone thinks.

[@blackedmirror5073]

Here’s what I do. Do a hockey swing a few times to feel the hip rotation.

[@timhayes8071]

A straighter right leg on the backswing gets the right hip out of the way gets the left hip round nicely gets your left shoulder under your chin makes the game easy.Oh yes and no injuries.Instead of all this complicated stuff.

[@odyssey6684]

FINALLY - someone who actually knows and explains what happens and what leads to a better release and more clubhead speed.

[@washredskin887]

Outstanding instruction.

[@geoffbridge6204]

Looks a stunning place.

[@wimbrow1]

if i think about this force up and that force down and hip turn back , but not too early , oh yeah and not too late, i'm already a pretzel!

[@InstrumentPlayer]

How have I never heard this left leg drill before!? This is genius and will help my “rotation” so much

[@ProfessorMiketheMechanic]

Wow! The sound of that driver is epic!

[@willl5250]

I wonder if it's a Honma.

[@pacnik77]

Need to keep lead leg knee flexed thru impact if straightening lead leg too early maybe problematic

[@MiloLinesGolf]

Cool special effects. I wish I was as articulate as Mike! Don’t agree with everything he explained here but most for sure.

[@smartspinsmartspin3945]

Fantastic lesson Thank you

[@pjay3028]

I would say this is a little confusing. Rotation of the hips is essential in the downswing and you must consciously rotate them to get it right because if you simply concentrate on clearing the left hip by moving it backwards, you could actually achieve this by moving both hips backwards and that would be hopeless. Therefore you do need to rotate the hips to ensure that the left hip goes backwards and the right hip moves forwards. Solely thinking about the left hip is not enough.

[@tarrisbreggins7856]

Thank You

[@sicklecell9999]

good tips, but I was hoping the solar cosmos pants were there to clarify some body motion, instead of forcing me to go out and replace my graphics card. found the pants distracting, but again, good vid.

[@jimlangdon1947]

Thanks. Great video.

[@adriantwiss600]

What, if any, are the dangers of knee injury

[@Youreout]

Mike, this is the best thing I've heard you say, ever!

[@alistairs8495]

I still rotate in my takeaway. Straight lead arm straight back, actually no I don't. Thanks for the video.

[@nerd9992]

Great Video brendon, what is the software for graphic effect. you are on fire all the time.

[@BEBETTERGOLF]

Final cut pro

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

This man is a golf god

[@alanburch8499]

Love this..... to the range!

[@ikaleris1298]

This video enlightened me 👍👍👍🤩

[@fngolfer5312]

So the right arm is not passive?

[@tejanochris]

Very true. I try not to twist my body. I hit it straighter and just as far.

[@kevinmurphy3666]

Ty guys the best advice I've ever heard for speed !!! Ty you guys again!!!

[@erichicks6713]

This explanation is awesome

[@robinhopkins2462]

Thanks Brendan. I feel like a blend of Mike Malasca, Eric Meichtry and some original Ben Hogan has some interesting overlaps in communicating what the swing should be. I also think videos like this need to be rewatched periodically. Nice one.

[@narongw6590]

sound interesting for improving the swing

[@Clyde__Frog]

A revelation!! Thank you!