Never Worry About Wrist Hinge In The Golf Swing Takeaway

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thanks for watching this lesson and let me know below 👇if you struggle with the battle of takeaway and the confusion let me know! Subscribe and get a free golf journey series here theartofsimplegolf.com/free and SUBSCRIBE FOR REGULAR GOLF TUTORIALS! - tinyurl.com/yuau39b2

[@peterquinn4747]

Yes I have subscribed I saw straight away that you and I think the same way I started having golf in 2005. Fi The first pro I had a few lessons with wasn't really interested so I moved on and tried another and it was the thing and on it went until I finally got so fed up that I stopped playing outright then my buddy got me interested again. I found that the information that they gave me was very vague I never really understood how the club really works

[@crispyduck1706]

I’ve had an awful take away for forty years - hands out club behind and never set on plane - if I try and just, let it happens this is what happens.I need to find a way to to set them properly on plane - will try this but am not hopeful

[@KevinMDowney]

I'm just coming back to the game after 17+ year hiatus. Practiced now for two months. Trending 4.4 handicap. BUT I absolutely cannot figure out a backswing. Do a lot of work with wedges, and cannot for the life of me consistently hit the ball in the same direction. Straight, then push, then fade, then draw, then hook. Natural shot is draw - which I do NOT like. Want a power fade. Can you help me with virtual lessons?

[@vincentfiorenza4191]

One of the best instructional videos on wrist hinge. Nobody every teaches to push your hand down on the takeaway to hinge the wrist. Thank you.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thank you kindly and glad it resonated. Let us know how it helps :)

[@halmccoy2521]

One of the best lessons I’ve seen on correct takeaway and wrist hinging. Unlike many instructors, Alex keeps the golf swing simple, which is the best way to learn it. Too much analysis confuses and over-complicates the golf swing for most amateurs.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

I’m delighted to hear it resonated with you. Thank you!

[@cgvagf]

In a world full of anxiety and stress, it's imperative for us golfers to leave all that behind as much as possible when we get to the course and when we practice. Practice, drills and calmness of the mind are the keys to a great round, and your style of simplicity, flow, momentum and feel, are perfect in this over anxious, "overly conscious" game of golf.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Very well said... perhaps I should get you to do a video on that lol.

[@cgvagf]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Lmao. Oh No, I'll leave that to the experts like yourself, maybe it will inspire a future video though. The concept of this reminds me of championship boxers, who are extremely focused, yet always attest to calmness and being relaxed as key to their great success,

[@jamesbaine580]

Anxiety is definitely the number one swing killer for me

[@paulazzar8936]

I've been working on this, vaguely, knowing my practice swing leads to an easy hinge of the wrists while my real swing, likely affected by tension, never ends up with a proper hinge. When you mentioned pointing the shaft down, I immediately realized that was the difference between my practice and actual swings. Brilliant observation, thanks for the video. Cheers mate!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well I’m delighted to hear that we budged you in the right direction. Keep at it

[@steppin8]

In 20+ years of playing golf I have never managed to understand wrist hinge in relation to the takeaway…… but this video has finally made it click! It has now led me to understand how to use the ground to push off and ‘swing’ with momentum rather than ‘hit’. The difference in power and accuracy is incredible- I’m honestly 2 clubs longer and without the low pull hook of death. Thanks so much Alex- this has genuinely made golf so much more enjoyable for me. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@vegardkarlsen9609]

Fantastic video! I´ve spent hundreds of hours trying different kind of takeaways, because it feels like this part of the swing have been the nemesis of my swing. Last fall I tried to set the club earlier with a lot of right hand extencion, but this led to a series of (different) problems. Since january I´ve depended much more on left hand extencion and radial deviation, and this feels a lot more natural. Pushing the but end down with the left hand gives natural hinging and flow in the backswing, and it also adds to the dynamics by enhancing upper body rotation (or this is what it does for me). Thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It sounds like you have got the feels right and doing what they need for you. Well done. Keep at it and thanks for sharing!

[@Bj0rken1984]

By far the best tip I’ve heard in a long time. Like so many others mention, this will help you take out any other swing thoughts during the backswing and also during the downswing. After implying this I’m hitting both my irons and woods 20-30 yards longer and way more consistently. The fats and thins are also gone. So thank you a bunch!!

[@joannaespley6035]

I've been a category 1 golfer for 50 consecutive years but have struggled with wrist hinge since I don't know when! This video is very helpful and will try and introduce to my game. Thak you.

[@joshua7martinez]

wow that is what i needed to hear!! Not "think" but "feel" because if you think and try to do it, it wont happen. If you feel it, you'll be able to make it repeatable. Thank you!

[@Grizzlymccadams]

What a solid lesson. I've been coached on wrist hinge before and this is much simpler than what's been suggested to create a proper hinge. Virtually effortless! I can already feel more snap. Thank you

[@graemejenkins3192]

This is the best tip I’ve ever used. After only 1 range session my ball striking is so much better, especially short game. Just played the best round of my life, and hit a short bunker shot like a pro. It’s almost unbelievable. Can’t wait to keep improving based around this tip

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well done! Thank you for sharing and I’m sure we can help you keep progressing

[@bassworship50]

You solved my takeaway/overswinging/ and overturning problems in one short video. When I'm on, I win a lot but sometimes it's hard to keep the proper consistency needed repeat it everyday. My scores are like 74, 78, 76, 80, 82, 73, 75, 81, etc. My inconsistent problems are that I don't always bring a repeatable swing to the course daily. This tip/lesson will give me a chance to to do the same thing every time, cheers!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

I expect it will. Now remember to be specific in your visual and aim too. HUGE consistency factor that too many overlook. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGmwiKqZhdWim6c

[@mikaelantoszyk261]

Wow this helped me so much. Helped me get rid of all the swing thoughts as well. I worked on keeping the club outside that it never felt natural lifting the club. Doing this just feels natural and I’m shallowing the club on the downswing just naturally. It’s pretty crazy especially since the amount of time and bad rounds I’ve had trying to be in the right position up top then “dropping the hands”

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Yes exactly! You’re not alone lol! Keep at it 🏌🏽👍

[@Findek]

To me, this is one of your best videos. Really simple, really helpful and universal. Good work Alex!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well I certainly appreciate that. Thank you and hope it helps you and others looking to simplify this annoying part of the confusing golf swing;)

[@bkuyk9317]

Robert, I was just thinking the same thing. Such a simple swing thought.

[@chipchiperson679]

Except none of it works on the backswing you still want to hinge

[@bkuyk9317]

@@chipchiperson679 for you maybe…part of learning is training out of bad habits.

[@chipchiperson679]

@@bkuyk9317 according to all these youtube lessons that are touted to work, you shoukd be a pga pro by now eliminating all your swing flaws.

[@Ziggycon]

I sliced the ball for years. I studied my swing and after seeing this realised i was hinging far too late which (after watching videos of my swing) caused me to open the face at the top and always fade/slice the ball. This video has ‘so far’ helped me hit much much improved shots. Thank you for explaining it so simply

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Super and thanks for sharing!

[@rsanchez5676]

Very simple. I love that it’s a feel and not a bunch of do’s and don’t see going through the brain during the golf swing! Excellent!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thank you and hope it helps!

[@golfdoc1950]

Great concept! Gets the shaft vertical and traveling to a good down the line orientation without having to think of positions. As long as I properly turn my shoulders club head momentum sets the shaft

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Exactly! 👍🏌️‍♂️🏆

[@phillipismay3585]

OMG Alex.. brilliant man i finally got it. Ive always been a Wrist player for 40yrs then tried all these Methods.. now back on track using My wrist for Me. Cheers mate..thnks SO MUCH

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Delighted to hear that! Thanks for sharing ;)

[@TheLukeguy7]

such good videos! So simple and helpful and realateable and real. Helped improve my swing but also helped me to relax and enjoy my round a lot more, I was trying way too hard to consciously hinge the wrists since having a lesson and my shots were all over the place, since seeing this video i've gone back to being so much more consistent.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Perfect and delighted that it’s helping

[@regweekx]

Thx so much for this wonderfull tip, I was always 'searching' for the perfect placement of the wrists, impossible !! this tip helped me a lot !!!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent to hear. Well done and keep at it

[@berttomlin1426]

This is a brilliant lesson. So clear and zero complicated. Easy to take with you. Thank you

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dan-zq5wt]

This is EXACTLY what happened to me. I was messing with my wrist hinge and wrist bowing, wrist twisting etc and felt good on the range. Then I went to the course and either blocked shots or hooked shots. I decided that I was badly overthinking

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Happens to many! Hope this cleared some of the noise ;)

[@omarfierro6096]

I subscribe to 4 other golf channels, without bashing them, they over complicate the golf swing. Just stumbled onto your channel and in 2 videos, I’ve corrected 2 major flaws in my swing. Thank you sir!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

No need to bash! It’s why we do what we do:) glad it resonated and very happy to hear you are with us now ;)

[@sualk859]

Best golf lessons I v ever seen. Very natural movements. The Art of Simple Golf are the best headline for your short clips.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That’s super! Thanks and much appreciated indeed.

[@jcjohnson8611]

Thank you! I was trying to force the flat left wrist in the swing and now I know my natural hinge, which are my best shots and don't give me tennis elbow pain, is just fine.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Exactly! Know your swing and learn to modify your tendencies

[@edpowers2286]

This is something that has bothered me for a long time. Thanks for explaining this so concisely.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cy9868]

THE BEST wrist hinge instruction! Simple Repeatable Reliable. No more countless swing thoughts even before takeaway. Do you have similar instructions for driver? Cheers‼️

[@natalieburruss7047]

This is best golf tip I have received in my 85 years of living.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well that’s an honor! Thank you and glad to hear it :) 👍🏌️‍♂️

[@HelptheBroncos]

You're the best thing I've read in years....85 and still playing....thank you sir

[@terrydudley6860]

Its the "feels" that you talk about that have helped and made my game more "enjoyable"..before my head was wracked with too many technical swing thoughts that actually bounded up my game...thank you for your advice and counseling (if you will) ...lol..

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Always here ;) thanks for the feedback and gals you’re with us

[@edmundricco6728]

Alex, thank you for a very simple approach to the wrist hinge. It worked right away and it works every time. I have always been a fan of the "kiss" approach. Keep the great videos coming. Edd

[@veneratedmortal4369]

I'm just learning and everything you said resonates. I've tried millions of just do this and at the time it was meaningless because I wasn't at that stage of learning. As I mature in golf I figure I need feels and the swing is just finding the natural geometry of body to swing the club unimpeded. You shouldn't need a millions swing thoughts if you have the right idea swinging. This is currently where I am, using gravity forces to fling the club per say. My last epiphany is about lag, it's simple. If you move your body in front of the ball during the backswing you will hit down on the ball and get lag. It made me understand why lag is good also. You always hit ball then turf, with the secondary thing being you deloft the club. Both lead to distance and consistency. The pros are all in the same moved over lagged position at impact not because they are trying to make lag and hold the wrists etc. They don't think about lag they just end up with it.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Very well said and good observations. Keep at it and yes. Simple is key. Glad you have found your swing feels that do well for you

[@kenharcombe7976]

That works its really easy you are correct every one i play with ranging from chopper to very good players obsess about what you showed us in not long at all. Really the tempo is as important like you said flow is the key. Great stuff as usual!! k.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thank you Ken ! Let me know if it helps

[@SantinoCabrales]

Sooo good and so simple! This was the one piece of my swing that I couldn’t quite figure out, but I’m puring everything now. Thanks so much!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad it resonated!

[@alhambra792]

This is the most important part of the swing. This will determine your swing structure. Very rare of a golf tutorial video showing or teaching this particular part.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well that’s much appreciated thank you!

[@user-tt6hg3bw2v]

You solved my wrist hinge issues. Squeezing the pinky eliminated hand and wrist manipulation just as you stated.

[@cynthiacory198]

Can’t wait to try it. This is exactly what I am working on and WAY overthinking it. Am a mess right now but WILL get myself back on track. Thanks!!!!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great to hear and let us know how you get on :)

[@bradjunes1610]

Great show. Getting kind of old but will try this next time out. Makes a lot of sense.

[@brianthebusdriver3987]

Wow …..this really works I’ve played my best golf today thanks

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great and thanks for coming back to let us know! 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@graemeross7536]

Great video, so many Utube videos deal with the backswing and assume that you will put the wrist hinge at the right time and indeed do it the right way. Well done Alex

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Cheers!

[@dukahn7820]

Dear Alex!! Thank you!! So amazing that you are ao detail. Always you brings my problem up, which I have been worrying.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

You are so welcome!

[@scotty5775]

I'm like most golfers in that at address I have about 20 golf thoughts going through my muddle brain. You tip to push down on the handle has been miracle. For what ever reason this one thought rules all others. This thought is now my "precious". I was hitting the ball solid with good compression.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thanks for letting us know and glad to hear it's doing good things already! Remember though... You must focus on where you want the ball to go.. and the feels to do it. Not the other way round always. Keep at it!

[@gerilynwill]

Brilliant and simple! This will give me the consistency that I have been looking for in the wrist hinge! Many thanks.

[@sheilasmith5323]

The momentum practice with left arm really made sense to me in this video. Thanks😁

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Happy to help!

[@jeffbehringer1262]

This channel is fantastic. In a sea of “how to” golf channels this one goes beyond basic “watch me do this, so you can do it too” stuff.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Delighted to hear that it resonated with you and it’s exactly the goal of ours! 🏌️‍♂️🏆

[@SCTV59]

Best tip of 2022! Untangled my iron play....BIG thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Delighted to hear that! Well done and glad I’ve budged you in the right direction

[@davestewart9120]

What a difference. I didn't even have a wrist hinge before. .quality of strike and distance really improving thsnks

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent to hear that and keep at it ;)

[@laterlivingbetter]

Sounds so easy and natural. Can’t wait to see what this does to the swing 😊

[@MrMohamelSalami]

Alex, practicing this video, improved my game tremendously. Thank you so much!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Perfect ! Keep at it ;)

[@dougchappell9817]

This is the first video I have seen where I realized an immediate benefit in my swing, how great a feeling. Thank you

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well thank you for sharing and I’m sure it will keep helping:)

[@grantleslie4298]

Great video. It’s funny, when you are younger - you don’t think of the mechanics and “positions” to be in but as an adult - it’s what you think is the safe way to repeat because we don’t play as often as we did when we were younger. This video brought it all home. Brilliant !!!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Too true and thank you!

[@rogb3199]

Exactly! When I played in my 20s I just swung the club and if I had a good grip it all worked. Now I'm old it becomes too mechanical and rigid. I played yesterday and that's how it felt, just awful. Alex's natural hinge and flow is my goal. Also I get it going well in practice once I get on the course, tension makes it fall apart...

[@jeevst]

So hard to find a lesson on the FEEL like this. Thank you!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

You're very welcome!

[@jerrypetercheff3075]

Wow that is so well explained. I can't wail to work on this. As I have gotten older lost a little flexibility I have been looking to play better without getting too technical.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Wonderful thanks! Let me know how it goes !

[@NorthernIrelandBob]

Liked the video! I’m a 68 year old 8 handicap and I have struggled for years with the correct hinge cock. You say that when taking the left arm back in the backswing that it will rotate. For me I have never felt that I get that rotation. I watch other golfers and it’s clear their left arm and wrist rotate on the backswing while I feel the club head is going back closed. I have been to LOADS of different pros for lessons and each one of them insist this rotation happens naturally but as you know golf is a game of FEEL and I don’t FEEL the left arm rotation which means I’m constantly manipulating the club face. I hit my driver and fairway woods really well but my irons are poor both in distance and flight.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Check out the don’t turn your shoulders video from a few weeks ago.

[@NorthernIrelandBob]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Thanks Checked out the “Don’t turn your shoulders” video. When I do what the video advises my arm does appear to rotate. The problem I have is not keeping the arms relaxed. If I try to use this method I feel the left arm breaks down so to prevent that I tend to get very tight which in turn stops the rotation. It’s probably all a mental problem rather than mechanical. Thanks anyway. The videos were very good, I just wish I could implement them better 🙂

[@alancarlyon3928]

Another fabulous tip from the number one pro!!! Thank you so much Alex! Happy new year to you and your family!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thank you kindly Alan. Right back at you!

[@freddieheid9917]

i was almost trying to feel like bending my wrist back behind me and now that feel of the forearm slight rotation and pushing the but down have made it a flow and calm move

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great keep at it

[@craigdaub2465]

Simplicity at its' best...TY Alex!!!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

More than welcome sir!

[@randymotsinger5045]

Great advice, I will give this a try this week. The timing of the video was perfect since I have been working on this.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great! Let us know how it goes

[@DASH1ful]

i agree with what you say with specific reference to pointing the butt of the grip down in the drill you demonstrate. but, at 4.00 your forearm is not actually rotating- which is good- your left shoulder joint is actually rotating in its socket- which is good. if you return the club to the ball you will find that the clubface will be square. but, if you actively rotate your left forearm, in the takeaway, you will find that the club won't be square when you return it to the ball. but, this is a great lesson. and, you demonstrate the perfect hand and arm movement when you hit the ball. and, it is worth noting, that though your left arm and club are not all in one line at address- which is totally correct- your club and left arm are all in one line when the club reaches your right foot in the takeaway. and, this shows that you are establishing the kind of heel pad control that you demonstrate in the drill. the waggle is key. when we waggle the club back we press the heel pad of the left hand to the left- pulling the left side of the right forearm to the left, also- and we return the club to the ball by pressing in with the joint of the left wrist. the heel pad resists against the wrist joint, as it returns the club to the ball. the digiti minimi and the flexor retinaclum work as antagonistic opposites. when the the heel pad and the wrist joint react against one another, in the waggle, they become active. and, when the wrist joint is active the heel pad can only press slightly to the left in the takeaway, and it does not pull on the left side of the right forearm as much as it does in the waggle. the left wrist joint pushes back, in the takeaway, pushing the lower part of the right arm back. this folds the right arm. heel pad control, with the left hand, in the takeaway, sets the club on its arc. the arc ensures that the heel pad will be pressing directly down on the club when it is parallel to the target line. increased pressure with the heel pad at this point, cocks the wrists and continues the club on its arc. as a drill, just simply swing to parallel to the target line, with just your left hand on the club, and wait a while. you will feel the pressure build up in the heel pad of your hand. this will set the club back in motion, as it continues on its arc.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Yes you are technically right! However, most, if they TRY and do a lot of that they are toast ;) This is simple golf and helping folks find feels and thoughts as well as approx checkpoints to build a foundation… to get away from confusion. A lot of this is over showing and different when in action. But yes, your sequence and bio-mechanics are solid! :) I appreciate the input and sharing!

[@DASH1ful]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf well, i appreciate the fact that my comments were very complexed and technical; but, swing wise i did not advocate any particular technique; certainly not one contrary to your technique. for me it is very reassuring that the waggle can build the correct hand action into swing. and, it is fair to say that the waggle is as important as the pioneers of the game tell us- from hogan to seve. the demonstration that seve gives on the waggle and creating the right angle, in the backswing, in his short video, is one of the best lessons in golf. but, what you are teaching, here, is along the same lines as what seve tells us in is video.

[@robertcourtemanche7081]

Thank you so much for these vids, I watched your video on no shoulder turn with the driver swing and it really helped ! I think I have the same problem With my irons ! Great videos! Thank you !

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad it helped!

[@steviewonder2492]

Such a good video. Played some of my best golf last summer then started playing “golf swing” and the game worsened. About a month ago I did something similar to what’s explained here and really just focused on playing golf again naturally and sure enough found my game again. Keep up the great work!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well I’m delighted to hear that. Well done for getting back on track and glad to have reminded/nudged you in the right direction. I’m sure many lessons here and our online Ckub can help

[@FredCDobbs-er4qd]

I think this is your best video. It is so darn simple!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well I’m delighted to hear that 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@zomerochavillo9493]

Very practical advise! Utilitarian, and effortless indeed! No need to smash or rip the ball👍

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Exactly! Thanks and keep at it 🏌️‍♂️💪

[@bkyle1234]

I think this will get me back on track to being a better ball striker. Thanks

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Let us know how you get on

[@quietlivingman3361]

Thank you. Amazing video. Had a lesson today and after seeing my swing , the pro said i had no hinge. Trying to chip with just the right hand got me hinging. And pushing butt down has been given to me as my drill. This video backs it up. I also do feel very manipulative when i hinge by butt down and try and turn. I can do 1 and forget the other . .. Will try the one arm swing if i get stuck. Very excited to find a fault and the journey to improve it.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent!! Keep at it but don’t get too focused on positions.. keep the flow 🏌️‍♂️

[@djelalhassan7631]

This is the best advise on takeaway I have seeing, thanks mate

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad you think so!

[@pierrepaulveilleux]

I love the importance of the feeling in your lessons …

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It’s key for you and everyone else to find it and get it :)

[@cowboysfan782008]

Your videos are great, and the way you give instruction IMO is great too because it's easy to follow. Cheers from the states!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Very much appreciated and glad it resonated with you. I’m in Louisville Ky btw :)

[@joeidaho5938]

What people really need to realize is that your club face position at setup....is not necessarily your club face position at impact. At impact, your hips are turned, and your wrist hinge is likely slightly different than your wrist hinge at setup. That is the biggest factor I've encountered, and especially if someone is experiencing a pretty constant pull or strong draw in their iron shots. It requires either setting the wrist hinge differently at setup....or adjusting the club face at setup...to reflect getting a perpendicular face at impact. This issue gets little mention from golf instructors.

[@davidgordon773]

The mistakes highlighted here are all committed by myself and have lead to many years of golfing frustration. I’ll certainly be giving this a try. My wrists and arms are tensed so tightly in a subconscious attempt to control the club that I doubt I’ll ever change but I will hope to give it a go. Thank you and keep up the good work. David G.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well this lesson should help clear some of that up.. check out our other lesson on how to start the swing, momentum and takeaway too

[@barking_mad6649]

Thanks for saying it's OK to hinge the wrists via extension. I ended up doing it this way as having played cricket it felt much more natural, but literally all other videos only speak of cocking the wrists. My strike improved no end even if it means having a shut face at the top of the swing Hinging via cocking the wrists and rotating the body just felt very alien and my timing on release was really hard.

[@kcleong7135]

Too many golfers missed out that butt end push down to form an L for the back swing. Cool explaination.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Yes indeed! Thanks :)

[@ralphstaiano2718]

I tried what you said and I did hit the ball with consistency but if was wondering why you dont stand with the ball in the middle but more towards the front like a driver. Thank you for sharing this video I will keep on practicing because you are right hitting a bucket of ball vs playing a round are 2 different things.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It may have been the camera angle or just not paying close attention:) the ball is further back with irons but still only a club head

[@TeddyCavachon]

There is a very good drill for this done with a kitchen broom I first saw mentioned in the Hank Johnson book “Winning The Three Games of Golf: The Swing, The Shot, The Score. You choke up on the handle of the broom with the hands with the butt end of it sticking up in the belly which literally forces the golfer to move hips, shoulders and hands in a connected ‘one piece’ sweeping outside the hands takeaway as Hogan did. You want to use a broom for this rather than club or pole because the length of the broom and the weight of the head exaggerate the swing force to the point it is impossible to control the path of the broom head with the hands, which is the underlying lesson here. What happens in the backswing when the hips turn to 45° and meet the resistance of the squared back foot is that the butt end of the broom will pop out of the belly and the CLUB FORCE will compel the wrists to hinge as the shaft of the broom reaches horizontal stopping the head of the broom from traveling backwards. A basic rule of physics is one of equal and opposite reaction and when the hips, shoulders and hands are stopped from moving back the kinetic energy generated by the wide sweep back outside the hands pulls the lead arm so forcefully it can’t bend at the elbow which is why it hinges at the wrists and whips up and back around the hands pulling the lead arm in tight across the chest (loading it to release explosively in the downswing) and pulling the shoulders which in the Hogan style swing had been turning in sync with hips another 45° closed to the the top of the backswing where they wind up at 90° to the swing line with the club shaft parallel with the swing line and CLUB HEAD MASS IDEALLY POSITIONED OVER THE GOLFER’S CENTERS OF BALANCE AND ROTATION TO ALLOW IT TO BE PULLED BACK DOWN ON A BALANCED PATH, i.e., one that will not pull the golfer off balance. The beauty of the Hogan era ‘one piece’ takeaway is that if you get the first 18” of the takeaway correct, keeping the face of the club “looking’ back at the ball, the rest of the swing backswing to the top, including the wrist cock, happen automatically because it is the momentum acting on the mass in club head, steers it up on plane by the way the mass in the toe of the club connects to the shaft and arm at the heel of the club. In the broom drill when the butt end pops out of the belly and the wrists cock and the force pulls arm and shoulders up you will observe that the shaft and butt end of the broom sticking a foot or so past the hands winds up pointing back at the ball. In the downswing the same thing happens because the length and weight of the broom force the person swinging it to retain the cocking in the wrists. But at the point in the downswing the broom handle comes back horizontal with the ground the force spins the broom around the hands and the butt end sticking out past the hands RECONNECTS WITH THE BELLY and stays connected there through impact and the start of the finish UNTIL THE FORCE PULLS THE TRAILING ARM STRAIGHT (the mirror image of the takeaway extension) and the force once again causes the wrists to automatically turn over and cock. What you will observe if doing that exercise with the broom is that when the butt end pops out it and the shaft wind up automatically pointing to the spot on the ground were the ball was. When swinging the same way with a regular club the butt end points at the center of the body when the hips are in front of the pelvis and at the ball position in the downswing just before the wrists uncock and again in the finish after the extension of the club and trail arm when the force, not any conscious action by the golfer again cock the wrists. Why don’t more golfers today swing like that? In the 1960s after the huge success of Jack Nicklaus conventional wisdom for how a swing should work changed from using a takeaway move where hips/shoulders/hands all moved in sync during the takeaway to a sequence in which the shoulders and hands move first and hips after which is much more difficult to coordinate and why most beginners today who do that wind up swinging the club too low and inside in their takeaway, allowing the club force to bend the elbows which then compels them to consciously cock the wrists with the muscles in their forearms which tighten their grip on the club so much it can’t freely hinge up and down in the radial-to-ulnar deviation ‘waggle’ action which generates most of the acceleration and power in the club head in the last 90° of rotation of the club head down the the ball.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Not heard of it but I will try and remember to look into it :)

[@realjomoshow]

This was a really great episode, I had never tried it until now. Many thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Cheers Brad!

[@kenmcpheeters5811]

I enjoy your instruction regarding the wrist hinge, I would prefer move positive reenforcement

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Some of our other videos should give a boost:)

[@stefanilepage4391]

Top cette vidéo. Malgré mon anglais imparfait, je trouve les séquences simples, efficaces et visuelles. Parfait. Merci .

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Vous êtes le bienvenu !

[@MrRoyboy969]

cheers and it is simple like you say the body knows what to do don't force it

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad to hear it

[@sorenolsson7597]

You pinpointed my problem - focusing more in technique than feeling. I'm a range pro, but sadly not on the course. Will take your advice to the studio next week. Been trying I'm my backyard today, but apparently without balls 😁

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Hope this helps but remember to practice with different targets and shots. Rehearse not just practice. Also see some of the video we have in on course like aiming and what to do before a shot

[@kevinatkinson7636]

Great video. A lot of different content around wrist set and it can easily become over complicated. I was stuck in positions for months. Happy new year

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Too many are. Happy new year and this should help your golfing endeavors!

[@jamesserene7426]

I had previously gotten the tip to push down with the left arm going back. However, pushing down with the left hand to lower the end of the grip is a great visual. Also, the reminder to try to be smooth and natural rather than too mechanical resonates with an 'overthinker' like me. Thanks for the tip.

[@user-ul1qp3bl2l]

0:05 I have spent 40 years dragging the club back with my hands so my swing is doomed from the start. I've tried everything is there anybody out there can tell me why?!

[@jeffreylim9835]

am jeffrey from singapore , like your video and you really change my game , :)

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That's awesome!

[@ST-xg3gy]

Excellent! Had to revisit as a refresher. Thank you!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Good to hear

[@stu7803]

This is the clearest explanation I have heard. Very helpful, thanks.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great to hear! 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@76MUTiger]

The tip was very good! Thank you. Almost more impressive was the freedom in your wrist movement when you swung the club back and forth in a little half swing. That look was almost like a well oiled hinge and does not resemble my wrist movement, which I hinder for some reason. I shall practice this style. Thanks again!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well that’s a kind observation and you can do it too! Let us know how you get on?

[@leonardmosala611]

This looks easy and simple. I am going to practice right now. Thank you.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Let us know how it goes

[@openstenosis]

What I really value in this vid was the mental aspect from the points made early, regarding natural, flowing for repeatable consistency…my brain is my Achilles!! Does this apply to driver or is this more for irons?

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It can apply too! Thanks for the kind words and it’s the goal. Keep at it.

[@davidjohnson4893]

The mechanics of a golf swing are very similar to banging a nail into a piece of wood. The forearm and wrist move away as one without bending the wrist. The return motion of the forearm the wrist bends to allow the mass of the hammer head to be accelated towards the nail head during this downward motion.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Yep and even have lessons that wield a hammer :)

[@LionofJudah1307]

Its frosty outside here in Glasgow, currently patching my tax returns to head to the range 🤣 Been working on the wrist set and correct swing plane recently. 3 hours a few days ago and finally slotted into everything you explained there. The avid test is creaming 4 iron after 4 iron, shaping them, up and down height....couldn't believe how easy it was to hit great shots Then, played 9 holes the day after and just wasnt doing the same as I was on the range, (although I was only + 2 for 9 so still hitting the ball decent tbf) I think I'd gone back to over thinking the wrist break and over emphasising it! Hey ho, I'm off to the range again Great lesson btw, crucial for a repetitive swing, especially the bit about 'dont come inside too soon' that's 1 thing I remember from my good day, nice wide takeaway Appreciated 😍🏌️‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well that’s excellent to hear and it’s always a little tougher on the course. Mix up your practice too. Check out the recent lesson on practicing. That should help bridge ;) Keep at it! Cheers

[@johnmuller3117]

This tip seems reasonable, I'll try it and hope it helps with my annoying cupped left wrist, which I can't seem to eliminate.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It certainly can. That with keeping club face to ball a little longer can help too

[@greghill5183]

I'm going back to this video on wrist hinge for "my" golf swing, Alex. I tried to do the "Nick Faldo Pre-Set Drill", but I couldn't repeat it consistently when I used it during actual play.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

I used that pre set drill for months when I started to take golf as my career… ruined me. I could not use it in play and I was lost with takeaway for many years. It’s great to feel something but can’t use it much

[@ice300tw]

omg feel so good👍

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great to hear!

[@gleneaton7090]

What an excellent suggestion, immediately works for me 👍

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great to hear!

[@frogpoo100]

What a game changer!! Many thanks Alex👍

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

🏌️‍♂️👍🤷🏻‍♂️

[@marccarter2667]

Great lesson. I have struggled with when and how to hinge my wrist.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well let us know how you get on:)

[@Alandale45]

Great tip, thank you. Happy new year to you.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

And to you!

[@IntrepidGolfers]

Thanks Alex great video well explained. I have been struggling with backswings I have about 5 different ones and I can't seem to settle. Wrist hinges and natural sounds really good as I'll give it a go. 👍👍👍

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Cheers and let us know how it goes

[@aidanlennon4873]

Wow , thanks for making it so easy

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

You are so welcome! 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@aswanda9126]

Great tip. I'll try on the range

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Please do and come back to ask any questions of you need to

[@stevel9188]

hinge is my problem...one of them..look forward to trying this ..

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

This should help a lot