OVER THE TOP NO MORE!! How To Fix Your Take-Away, Backswing, Downswing & Impact All At Once!!

Golf is a difficult game but the golf swing doesn’t have to be difficult for you when you apply some simple principles.
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[@michaellevering]

I've come to find that when I don't focus on stillness enough (meaning maintain weight on left foot and really focus on keeping the entire leg still throughout the swing), I tend to open my shoulders and mishit it. Hence when I focus on keeping my leg still - and in particular my left knee through impact - my shoulders remain closed as they don't get the chance to open up. So for me there seems to be a direct relationship between my left knee and my shoulders. If my left knee 'opens up' during the swing, my shoulders do too. One has to truly focus on keeping the left leg entire still. Once I do that, the shots are so so crispy, and I stop trying to hit it hard. Whereas I used to be a very 'over the top' golfer. Jim's method of playing golf is simple, but not easy. It just takes some time before your brain retrains itself and starts linking power to staying still.

[@vicreichle2931]

Simply works, after doing the academy, I surely can say I wish I made contact and had consistency like I do now...30 years ago

[@williamrucker3791]

Jim. Thank you for giving me a golf swing for life. I am hitting farther and more solid with less stress physical and mental! Once one pays their dues with your concept you can get the feeling of greatness with solid shots and consistency Please keep up the inspiration

[@aurumtree]

Hey Jim. I have been watching your vids for some time now and tried to emulate what you do. I've been overlooking just one thing. Today the penny dropped my friend and I can't tell you how super F excited I am. I finally got it. The weight shift is genious but the thing I overlooked was keeping your shoulders still through impact. This is where the understanding of keeping still finally realised itself. Absolute control and confidence and a big absolute thank you!!!! for doing what you do. I hit shot after shot in my backyard without even doubting for a second where the ball was going to end up! WOW! I haven't been playing comps lately due to the boredom and frustration of inconsistency though I can't wait for tomorrow's comp mate. ...Absolute genius. 😁👍

[@joeycrunkilton4218]

Really great stuff Jim. Figured it out quick with long clubs. Having trouble with irons being consistent. Playing Friday and I’m hoping to beat my high 90’s average.

[@tinytoons2517]

Thanks Jimmy, always a breath of air to listen to someone so insightful.

[@dubblwide]

I really like the three stage progression! With my large torso, I need as much room as possible to swing my arms across my chest. I’ll have to work on that beginner position more.

[@jamesstevens739]

Used to hit draw all the time until my game went off and my playing partners all told me I was way too far off to the right all the time with my aim, but opened up way too much lately and hitting powerless slices with long clubs. Gonna go back to this many thanks 🙏

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

Thanks Jim you are a genius this is the way , thanks again for all the clear explanation .

[@patrickwheeler7107]

Great video, love the step down.

[@aurumtree]

And it's actually so so simple! WOW

[@mikebowlin949]

You make it look so effortless! Lol ..very jealous lol..I do enjoy hitting driver and I'm fairly consistent with it. Not anymore consistent with driver or 3 wood I'd say. But I have not been able to see any driver swings or actual videos of you hitting /discussing driver setup and swing (?) I'd def like to watch a video of that. Thanks in advance love your content!

[@hernanduarte3779]

Thanks so much from Patagonia Argentina!

[@keithblake]

Best video yet... Thanks JIm

[@GRUNGELEOPARD]

Very cool!!!

[@TheRickurb]

Oh, I liked that first little hit! Great new vid, great new Chucks!

[@SCTV59]

I remember new chucks for jr. high school 1970's -$4 bucks!

[@joetorres4165]

Beautiful swing excellent instruction

[@michealhudson4515]

Great video. My son and I are practicing this tomorrow at the range. Seems to be effortless and much less to think about

[@peterendacott8034]

Thanks Jim. Rapid reply as always. Much Appreciated

[@garyroberts4463]

I'm convinced my right shoulder is the devil. Stay healthy out there. So far my driving range is still open. Unfortunately sometimes so are my shoulders.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Gary Roberts ha! Brilliant. Yes, your right shoulder is the nemesis but your set up, done properly, is the hero. Stay safe.

[@dr_rosenburg_lacma]

Thanks Jim!

[@jonstoops5850]

Gonna give this another try. I tried last summer at the range and it worked but for some reason not at the course

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Jon Stoops your early success should be indication that you just need some guidance because it works on the course when you learn it properly.

[@donnieraines2066]

JV...im trying to incorporate the "stay still" Setup and swing, works flawless with the wedge, and short irons, not so much with Drivers, and fairways, is it the same concept for all thru the bag...love the videos...ty

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Donnie Raines sign up for my school, let me guide you, don’t waste time. jimvenetosgolfacademy.com

[@peterendacott8034]

Hi Jim. As far as allignment to our intended target is concerned,( possibly the flag),is it our initial set up, i.e square to our target before pivoting into our front side to close shoulders and hips the way you teach it should be done. Thanks again Pete.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Peter Endacott negative. The set up position controls your alignment. Since you’re in The Academy, I’ll send you an audio message explaining.

[@dano9060]

Agreed 100 percent

[@Marky2nice]

Basically loading your shoulders and hips before the backswing. Seems like at least, a great warmup drill at the range. Worth a try

[@donhall-aquitania1025]

Great way to show hitting from the inside.

[@samuelmccanless3087]

Great video. Since my last video I have dropped my back foot back more to help keep right shoulder back. To work on my stillness in my shoulders. Jim again another helpful and great video.

[@jawjuh1005]

Samuel McCanless do you find you are pushing your shots? I am

[@samuelmccanless3087]

I do if I don't stay still with my core.

[@samuelmccanless3087]

I'm not a very talented golfer so it is taking me longer and more work to achieve stillness during the downswing.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

That means your shoulders are open through impact.

[@jawjuh1005]

Jim Venetos Golf Academy pushing because shoulders are open? Interesting. Thinking I have to sign up and get you to look at my swing.

[@Shadywho]

The closing of the shoulders is so Important it changed my swing where I’m swinging in to out, got rid of my sways and helped me stay forward and not fall backward

[@jacobproctor948]

Great video!! Your demeanor and swing seem sooooo effortless! I’m super curious to your thoughts on club head speed for more distance? Is swinging for more club head speed counterintuitive to your theory and the “club just does the work”? Also, thoughts on wrist angles? Is it better to “bow” your left wrist vs “cupping”?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Jacob Proctor First you want to understand how clubhead speed is created which is by making a circular and shallow swing. Consequently, club head speed is the result of the swing I teach. You don’t have to add anything to it, and if you do, you’ll lose clubhead speed because the swing won’t be shallow and/or circular. Sign up for the school and I’ll empower you with the understanding while also building you a comprehensive game.

[@rickyarcata8869]

Just wondering would the same set up apply for fairway woods and driver?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Yes but ball position is regulated because of the loft of those clubs

[@allenkeough2629]

Does your ball position change for each club or same for each. Thank you.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

In my school you learn that ball position is just an opportunity to manipulate trajectory and spin but for your stock shots, yes there are ideal ball positions that vary from short irons to driver.

[@TheBridget1953]

Can you tell me does the club head face match your shoulders or face straight forward on the line where you are trying to hit your ball.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Neither. Square the face to the swing path which is just slightly inside out. All explained in my school

[@jnvc7270]

At set up are your hips turning closed along with your shoulders?

[@marshun9977]

Hey Jim, looking at your swing it appears that you start your swing using "wrist cock" early in the swing. I am curious on your thoughts about using early wrist cock as opposed to other schools of thought. Thanks Jim.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Shaun W. When your wrists set isn’t crucial, whether or not you keep your weight still and stay closed through impact is crucial. If you try to mimic my movements, you’ll fail. Mimic what stays Still as that is what creates the movements. Sign up for my school and I’ll guide you to your greatest golf self.

[@CaroMik_22]

Do you use ground force at all Jim. Great videos thanks. Mike

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Yes but not in the way that traditional golf talks about it.

[@ronaldstark8342]

Thank you. I am scratch and always hit a draw. The too closed position of the beginner and intermediate swing exaggerates the draw too much. Did not realize advanced players can dispense with it to some degree. The stillness and weight forward are tremendous help.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Correct. A golfer needs to be as closed as necessary to; keep their weight on their lead foot and their shoulders closed through impact.

[@ronaldstark8342]

@@jimvenetosgolf Like you, I started very young and I learned to draw the ball so I could keep up with the big guys. I learned from a pro at the coursexwhere I caddied. Like you, he advocated stillness. Now, combining that with my weight forward, which is new to me, my consistency is even better. I love this swing. I think this year I may be able to shoot my age.

[@staryeyedmonk]

A bit late to the party here but what loft is your 9 iron...do you prefer stronger lofts or more traditional?

[@ag358]

Idk about Jim's lofts, but mine are stock and achieved 20 more yards on my irons, and very consistent. My 9 is 150 now without killing it, contact is very solid.

[@papavaliquette4978]

Tried this last two days on 100 and 50 yard shots. Worked great and accuracy improved drastically. Now my left knee is on fire! Going to rest it up and give it another try.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

If it hurts you're doing something wrong.

[@papavaliquette4978]

@@jimvenetosgolf I think I had to much weight for and stance to closed. Still a believer, jus have to work it out. Contact is premium!

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Papa Valiquette sign up and save yourself some time, too much weight or being too closed wouldn’t cause pain, you’re doing something else wrong.

[@catxnc]

I think when you are ready to hear something, you hear it vs. just listening. I heard Jim this time.

[@noweepersfinally9747]

Jim, can I use your method with my single length clubs?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Noweepersfinally for sure

[@raymondsmith584]

Jim Venetos Golf Academy I am curious about your method of hitting a golf ball and if it is less stressful on ones back.? Jim, what are your thoughts on this? I had to stop playing on hold 10 on my last round do to a lower back injury.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Raymond Smith definitely less stressful...I explain...kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGeYmXqAbLh7mLc

[@ArcherTheGolfer]

I need to try this my 9 iron only goes 130

[@raymondsmith584]

Can you explain “shallow angle”?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

For sure...shallow angle of attack comes from the inside and travels out. A steep angle of attack comes from the outside and travels in. Shallow = good...steep = bad.

[@jawjuh1005]

Question about something I think I saw on those shots. The shoulders were closed but it looked like the club face was setup square to the target?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

JLC JLC negative, club face is square to where I want the ball to start. No manipulation, just good swing path.

[@jawjuh1005]

Jim Venetos Golf Academy thank you for responding. That makes sense. Then the inside path puts a little side spin in the ball to create the draw.

[@jawjuh1005]

Btw went to your site to look into signing up but couldn’t find the prices.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

JLC JLC correct

[@jimvenetosgolf]

JLC JLC 30$ per month, cancel any time

[@luisjuarez1200]

What is the longest recorded driver distance with this swing concept?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Luis Juarez 393 yards. I competed 15 years ago in a long drive qualifier at Warner Springs Ranch. I hit 5 out of 6 in the grid w distances of; 393, 391, 389, 387, 386. Winds were calm w light rain.

[@luisjuarez1200]

Thx for the reply. Glad to hear that power/distance with accuracy can be generated this way.

[@kidkash63]

Can the Monthly Subscription be cancelled?

[@Marcuseater]

What if there is a front right or back right pin- can you hit a fade if needed?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Yes, fades are easy when your stock shot is a draw.

[@Marcuseater]

@@jimvenetosgolf My stock shot is a draw and sometimes its hard to fade. I'm a 0 handicap and have been shooting around 70-72 on a good day. The fade on demand can sometimes be tough when a draw is the natural shape. It can't just simply be said that fades are easy when a draw is stock- maybe you can show how to do both succinctly.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

@@Marcuseater I do, in my school

[@davec.6013]

Please explain your club face at set up!

[@jimvenetosgolf]

All explained in my school! Sign up and enjoy!

[@12496k]

✔

[@seanmann863]

It would be nice to see this on a trackman

[@berniemiller1217]

Where is the club face aimed? At the target? Along the body line?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Square to the swing path. Swing path is inside out.

[@berniemiller1217]

@@jimvenetosgolf thank you. I was confused about that.

[@teddyzamba1396]

That's beautiful, man, you got this game nailed...absolutely outstanding. I want a segment on your shoes, there's something in your footwear that is magic....thanks...ride'em in, move'm out.....yeeee-haaaa

[@catxnc]

converse allstars, chuck taylor signature. wore out many a pair of those bad boys during my basketball playing days late 60's.

[@joemaslanka5156]

Desert savant

[@astrodad-simonb277]

Good morning Jim, Something clicked yesterday (26th Jan my birthday of all days) and I shot a 75 the first time ever!! (Currently an 11 HCP) Also, my lower back has not hurt for a while since I adopted this method. I was surprised how little effort is required but I noticed if I attempt to increase the swing speed I was off balance and created a fat shot, any advice please? Thank you! Simon from the (UK)

[@appydaze9419]

Jim , not turning the hips ( X factor) is the worst thing you can do to your back, this has been proven, the lower spine is not meant to twist , how do you get round this ? is it by only making a half back swing ?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Appy Daze by presetting the hips in the set up. Sign up for my school and I’ll help you play the best golf of your life. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGeYmXqAbLh7mLc

[@appydaze9419]

@@jimvenetosgolf Thanks Jim , I'll look into it , I need to do something different as golf is killing my lower back. Cheers.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Appy Daze copy that, fortunately with my system your back no longer has to hurt

[@ak99]

No need for a practice swing.