One Piece Takeaway in Golf | Crazy Detail

[@hightop42]

Thanks so much Clay, your videos have help me tremendously! I’ve introduced my son to your videos. Lexington Ky

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@ryancox1503]

Have been practicing this in my living room for the past 2 weeks and finally took it to the range yesterday. Absolute game changer for me. I never knew how compact my backswing was and how closed I kept the face. Never realized how much impact the wider take away and resulting lag would have on the rest of my swing. My contact improved instantly and I'm hitting my 7 iron 10-15 yards further and considerably straighter than I used to. And this is just the first day on the range! Thanks so much for posting, Clay. Can't wait to see where my game goes from here.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Ryan, that's awesome man! Thank you so much for sharing. We are glad you liked the video. Keep up the hard work. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@johnbischoff5453]

Clay you over explain the swing most times but I find your teaching method incredibly thorough and fine tuned! I look forward to completing your courses!!!

[@jayfrancis3]

Great teacher, easy to understand. I have improved my game tremendously by using this takeaway method. Thank you Clay.

[@richtfingers]

Excellent instruction - this is the core of any swing! Clay, along with Aimee, is one of the best instructors around here.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks richtfingers!

[@imhippru1]

This was a huge find for me. The first 30 seconds of the video, when followed properly, put me right where I needed to be. Shot even par on nine holes today. Thanks for your help.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

That's great Mike. Thanks for sharing. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@ufukgoksu9851]

You are so right and sincere regarding many too small details. Thank you.

[@joezamora2795]

Thanks for simplifying and easily explaining such a complex issue. I appreciate how you break things down in the golf swing.

[@Whatever-qr1li]

Thanks for this video. I’ve fallen into the habit of fanning the club to the inside on my backswing, making a few compensating moves along the way so that I can end up in the slot on the way down. Now, thanks to this clear explanation, I know how to remedy the flaw.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure Jackson!

[@conorsmith5765]

Pick up new things every time I watch this, keep up the good work!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Conor!

[@bennydarsow]

Really well explained and really helpful for where my game is at right now! Appreciate it

[@idromeda]

Clay If harvard had a golf major, you should be the head of that faculty. Your technique, approach, scientific explanation are just spot on. I have watched many of your videos and every single one of them are just amazing. Sometime i see people's comments on your videos, and it annoys heck out of me when i see some people trying to give you advices on how you explain things (change this and that blah blah). I wouldn't change anything , not a single word used in your materials though. Anyway, thank you for all these great lessons. ! I tip my hat to YOU!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Wow, thanks Jake!

[@davidlewis2345]

Simple but excellent instruction which has helped me make a huge improvement to my takeaway, leading to much more consistent ball striking. Thank you.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it helped!

[@samuelpress8129]

Best video I ever saw on takeaway...simple and demonstrated beautifully...great job

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Samuel!

[@virtualconcats]

Best explanation for take away . Needed to get the detail motion points and looks. It helped me because my tendencies is to take the club inside with little shoulder turn.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Louis!

[@mikechristiansen4648]

Your a great communicator! I follow both your tennis and golf videos. In both you explain topics very clearly with just enough detail. Teaching is an art, and you do it very well. Thx,

[@GrahamS67]

This is such a great simple explanation. I've got in a real mess lately with differing advise regarding cocking the wrist, and I end up over-thinking everything.

[@tonystopar7329]

Though I've seen it said different ways this is awesome instruction! Once I got this figured out I because much much more consistent. Thank you! ⛳🏌️

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@douggoodwin8036]

good job

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vinodsoni1515]

Thanks for a clear explanation of what needs to be done.

[@jancenj2218]

Does this apply on hybrid, fairway wood and driver as well?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes

[@pumpash]

Have to admit Clay, you have a gift when it comes to explaining swing mechanics. Take away in one piece can create a consistent set at the top of the backswing allowing that transition into the slot. I'm a little guilty of those annoying 'pick up' moves with the wrist resulting in snap hooks. Nasty habit, but with your explanation the next practice session should prove interesting. Thanks again!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Troubled Child, glad you like the video. Thanks for the kind words. I'll be sure to pass it along to Clay. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@nicholaspucino4807]

Fails

[@capkarr]

The take away is to me the most critical step I took. Slow take away OP take away! Don't rush the downswing and use my shoulders took my handicap down at least 10 strokes. Now I can hit a 170 small target almost every time. THE SHOULDER TURN IS THE MOST CRITICAL. That's just my experience. YES keep the right arm strait semi locked! HUGE TIP BTW. The question is, do we really have to transfer the weight in such a way. I like to feel like my feet are more 50/60 to 60/50. I really don't like to think weight change. IS this critical? In conclusion, this video kicks ass! I honestly think this is one of the most important videos that you've ever made! You make it really easy to teach golf sometimes....lol....

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Brett, thanks for the comment. Glad to hear you're hitting it will. The weight shift is important if you want to have a powerful swing. Think about any powerful movement. A baseball pitcher is a good example. If they don't push off the mound toward the plate then they definitely wouldn't be able to throw as fast. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@mikelabree]

Thank you. You explained this and answered every question I had. Where are you located?

[@dellam000]

Very understanding video, thank you Mr Ballard.

[@Megatron7285]

Thank you Clay. Your videos helped me a lot. Keep up the good work.

[@blanchegreen3218]

Clay/Tommy: Thank You, Thank You for your recent one piece takeaway video which continues to be a challenge for me.

[@okiebadass]

Love the videos... the tip give on another video that has given me great shots ... is on my down swing to think about pulling a arrow outta my arrow quiver . Like an archery love that thought . It really helps me have a great downswing. Thank you for all of the videos . Think I've may have watched everyone ..

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Christopher, thanks for the comment. Glad you like the videos and that it has helped your game. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@drawstraw4483]

I wonder what else you teach? 🙄 very helpful!!, and I completely trust it's correct put together with my own lessonless journey. Ten years, more! I've been searching for this kind of explaining.. Too cool☺

[@sanchezsiem]

Excellent thank you very much that help me a lot, because for first time i know how to start my swing.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Sergio Thank you very much for the comment. We're glad the video helped you out. Keep watching and good luck with your game!

[@joanes1963able]

good advice, Clay, thanks a lot!

[@nickkenis1615]

Clay absolutely crushed that shot at the end.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Haha...maybe ;-)

[@monasty187]

great video Clay. I like your "crazy detail" videos.

[@claudiomodigliani2083]

excellent drill,perfect explanation. claudio fromitaly

[@PeterParker-qe5lo]

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[@김영환-i1m]

Good

[@lmonroe54]

Do you have any videos about what to do from parallel to the top? I struggle with that part.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes, search "downswing" on our channel and you'll find many videos on starting the downswing.

[@mikeg.5233]

I really enjoy going through the lessons but one thing I get bored with is what I am doing wrong. I would like to go straight to what I should be doing right. Might be a consideration?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@michaelrood2751]

Awesome video - thank u. 4:48 is me 🤦‍♂️

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You're welcome!

[@DunMiCKeYZhao]

This vid is dead on with my take away problem, great anatomy thanks!

[@davekochanski8756]

Hi Clay , top video , my takeaway is very wristy ie the first move is just moving my hands / wrists so the club head is way outside the toe line , so when I get to the top the clubs above my head !! You'd have to see it !! not good ! the drill with keeping the foot planted and the straightish right arm without any wrist movement seems this could be an excellent drill for me , so am going to work on this . I'm in Liverpool England , and at present its 3 degrees and blowing a wind in from Scandinavia a bit chilly to be outside to be practicing so it's airballs in the living room for me !

[@billgedh]

Clay- Love you content. I believe i have a good take away, i check all the boxes - i've video taped and i check in the mirror constantly. I struggle as to when to hinge or if i'm doing this correct. What drills or advice do you recommend to get the proper feels or guidelines for a proper wrist hinge. Be safe!

[@logsandtimber]

Clay, you have the most relatable instruction online. Thank you!!!

[@robbadger7896]

Really good video, very useful. Keep up the great content

[@ufukgoksu9851]

Would you say that during the takeaway the trailing hip turns back automatically or should not turn at that stage? Thank you.

[@jordanking905]

My question is, if you take the club to the inside and really make sure you keep your right arm tucked in to insure you keep the club flat so you can swing the club out to the right thru impact. Would that be a bad move?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Jordan, I wouldn't recommend restricting yourself in any way in the backswing. This will take away your power. Free yourself so you can get a full range of motion. Taking the club back way inside doesn't mean that's the same path it will take in the downswing. In fact, the momentum of the club may make you come over the top. Play well! Quentin | TST Instructor

[@julierader2322]

Great info!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dmmcnish]

one of best explanations ever !

[@cordellwalker1165]

Nice backswing Clay. Do you bring the club down on the same line?

[@caddie22920]

clay can you do a video on ryan moore's swing? isn't he a good example of 'the move' ? does his backswing make shallowing the club easier?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, I'll pass it along but we have gone away from player analysis videos. They just don't seem to do very well. There aren't too many players on Tour that aren't doing The Move. In fact, I can't really think of any active players. Your backswing can certainly help you to shallow the club but it doesn't always make a difference. We actually have a great video on this that is available to our members. Here is the link if you want to check it out: topspeedgolf.com/topic/how-your-backswing-will-help-or-hurt-the-move/. Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@Justwanthavefun_100]

Thank You for good information and advice 👍🏻

[@TopSpeedGolf]

No problem Sean!

[@capkarr]

Well done! Hey how about more on the short game.....

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Brett, thanks for the comment. We great videos on the website for putting, chipping and pitching. Check out putting here: topspeedgolf.com/courses/tsg-putting-system/. Check out chipping here: topspeedgolf.com/courses/chipping-mastery/. And check out pitching here: topspeedgolf.com/courses/top-speed-golf-wedge-system/. Let me know if you have any questions. Play well. ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@almarobles9399]

great informative and very helpful to my golf

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Alma Thank you for the comment. We're so glad this was able to help. Good luck with your game and keep watching!

[@robster7775]

Love the detail. Can you describe (3-5) swing movements that stay consistent with all "swinging" clubs in the bag (Pw-Driver). I sometimes try to manipulate the club too much with certain clubs. In other words, movements that do not change with either club. Thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Robster77, your swing should always be consistent from your wedge to your driver with little deviations. Your wedges should swing slightly higher than your driver because of the differences in length of the clubs. I suggest starting your journey to a better swing with this video topspeedgolf.com/topic/a-consistent-swing-from-your-setup-split-the-center-drill/, and with time and dedication you will have a swing you will love. Keep on grinding ~ Andrew | TSG Instructor

[@jancenj2218]

Do you push with left or do you pull with your right or a combination of both?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

It's a combination of both. It's more of a push from the left initially then more of the right after that.

[@TheRich000007]

Clay, you talked a lot about the first half of the backswing but I was looking for more info on the second half of the backswing which talks about the arms lifting...do u have a video for that?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Richard, I don't think we have a video specifically about that. It's pretty simple though. You just continue to rotate your shoulders and lift your arms. The key is to make sure that you get a full shoulder turn. This is what Clay talks about in the Power Turn section on the website. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@brachzilla]

Wow very professional and informative

[@bayareasparky9180]

"Easy speed." I like that expression.

[@chrisfrazer8292]

Great video, but for me the position of the clubface at 1/4 back is absolutely critical and not a matter of preference. I have a strong grip & therefore focus on the clubface matching my spine angle at 1/4 back when the shaft is parallel to the ground. Pointing the clubface straight up in that position is an absolute death sentence for my swing.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@eddieelfakir5189]

Hello Clay, after 30lessons at GolfTec and pricey new ping clubs I can't figure out why I'm having a difficult time hitting a decent shot. I would be grateful if I could break 100 score. I watched all your video but I'm so overwhelmed with the details. I been playing for almost 3yrs now....on and off. I'm really disappointed not getting over this hump after doing 30 lessons. Can you recommend two of your videos that I can just focus on and then just move forward from there...I know once I get over this hump your videos are going to be so useful... thank you so much for the great videos. Eddie

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Eddie, I love to help people willing to put forth the effort and want to get better. Since you are still fairly new to the game I would suggest to work on the fundamentals first and build as they say from the ground up. Here is where I think your journey should begin and with a little bit of work I know you will be shooting well below 100, it just takes time. topspeedgolf.com/topic/stable-fluid-spine-intro-your-1-key-to-consistency/. Let us know how your game comes along, keep on grinding my friend ~ Andrew | TSG Instructor

[@erictbenzo]

love these videos...thx!

[@jimmyreich9458]

Great tip, thank you

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@OWS9]

Great detail and very useful!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Tony, thanks for the comment. Play well. ~ Quentin Patterson - Top Speed Golf Instructor

[@pastel6549]

Very helpful!

[@lpasatie]

haha..i was "toe up" a couple nights ago

[@wigertoods2978]

Someone please give an advise. A highschool golfer with a 115mph swing, which drive should buy, which shaft?

[@patriciaurrego1598]

Wiger Toods R15 with stiff maybe?

[@PRSTNator]

Top flite

[@jenkconstruction758]

Wiger Toods try x stiff shaft.....or go for heavy shaft with stiff flex

[@DonkeyKongBMAC]

buy the quit golf now driver and study more

[@jaywilson16]

Lt. Weinberg n

[@kyle1562]

Good shit, sir!

[@davida.4933]

The early set works great as Mac O'grady and others have proved. You have to do it correctly. And it's very important for short wedge and pitch shots. Is it the best, overall? I'll admit that is debatable but it's incorrect to say it can't work great.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi David, I 100% agree. As Clay mentions in the beginning of the video, you don't want to get too wrapped up in these tiny details. Having a perfect takeaway can help you hit better shots but you can also hit great shots without a textbook takeaway as many pros have proven. You really just want to focus on the things that really matter as Clay outlines in the Top Speed Golf System. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@fonziecintron5010]

I think you might have fixed my swing. Need to get to the driving range asap!

[@djelalhassan7631]

Great

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@jakeklassen23]

My right knee seems to want to straighten up naturally on my back swing.. is that normal?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes

[@Okwegeddit]

My question is? Why do we do a one piece take away? Why should I use this 1 piece takeaway over other takeaway, is this similar to rotary swing takeaway?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

The main reason is to make sure you start your body turning and to not just pick the club up with arms only. The real goal is to load the body. It's very important for distance. I hope that helps!

[@Okwegeddit]

@@TopSpeedGolf thank you coach. Much respect all the way here from New Zealand..

[@Callaway18]

I don’t understand the haters, are not these guys teaching us commoners

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Haters gonna hate 😂

[@robertkingsbury4729]

I think you have just fixed my swing

[@TopSpeedGolf]

BOOM! That's awesome to hear! Play well 👍

[@psm241108]

My perfect takeaway is chicken tikka madras, pilau rice and a garlic naan bread 😅

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Sounds delicious!

[@gmariategui]

Watching the video after a while one notices that the player uses a left and a right glove only in the video he isn´t usinga right glove. Why'? His right hand isn´t tanned. How come?

[@billlee786]

Gonzalo Mariátegui

[@ezenza1]

thanks alot!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Ezena1 You are very welcome. Keep up the good work!

[@Hudson510]

Props

[@naterichardson8169]

Clay your my boy blue. What do u do for a living sir? Dr?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Nate, Clay is the founder of Top Speed Golf so I guess you could say he is a golf instructor and business owner :-) Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@seanhong7972]

You started to mention how hi your arms should go, but I didn't catch how high your arms should go after the takeaway.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Sun Sean Hong, the arm width is all based on flexibility my friend. Some people can get really high or can achieve this based off longer arms or rotation. Others might have injuries preventing a full swing, or have shorter arms. As long your arms get to the 9 o'clock position or higher you will be just fine. Let us know how your game develops, keep on grinding my friend ~ Andrew | TSG Instructor

[@MrChip8970]

Clay no doubt you know what you are talking about but lets face it...most of us are NOT algebra wizards. you know ... square root of the hypotenuse. why cant a golf swing be simple like Mo Norman? can you teach a simple one plane swing like Mo Norman? something we all can duplicate without having to think about all the different angles and turns and such?

[@BamaPaul]

Why not start the swing from p2 ? That would eliminate a lot of flaws . Pros do that a lot warming up on range . Enjoy your videos you not as complex as your Rotary Swing past .

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You could do that but it can be difficult to get your bearings as to where the ball is. You may as well just start the swing from P4 then :-) Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@JonathanPoto]

Butch Harmon created 67 accounts to dislike this

[@TheRzrsedge]

blah blah blah. when you start your takeaway while you rotate your arms and leave your left arm straight as possible if right handed. your weight should feel like it is being pressed on the inside of your right foot. when you rotate through your weight should feel like it is more forward towards the ball of your left foot.

[@charliemira752]

Dam , you keep repeating , show the SWING PLEASE !!!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for the feedback Charlie

[@GabrielTAsher]

Ive tried every takeaway and backswing video and my right elbow still collapses every damn time.. video lessons are useless

[@robremington2394]

Clay, you send too much time taking about mistakes that my 9 year old girl didn’t make her first time touching a club. Please spend more time on what we SHOULD be doing. I don’t have time to waste watching things that are wrong

[@StoodersFam]

lag doesn't exist - measure it

[@Poppo2468]

Clay...Keep the videos under 5 minutes...this is WAAAAYYYY too long.

[@mangoman2148]

I think the Crazy Detail series is brilliant. He has plenty of shorter videos if you want to keep it simple. There are many people like myself who enjoy a deeper understanding.

[@jew395]

If you want short and sweet. I would recommend Nick Faldos videos. To the point and loaded with information

[@rdumgd]

It's called the CRAZY DETAIL series. Crazy Detail. Crazy. Detail.

[@qadeerdurrani1019]

too much talking