PERFECT GOLF SWING TAKEAWAY DRILL FOR DRIVER

[@trevorl5604]

Just started working with a coach recently and this was the first thing he pointed out. I'd never realized how much I was forcing with my wrists and how much of a different it makes. Great job breaking this concept down in stages.

[@samuelmccormick539]

Anyone watching Danny for the first time give it a go and a. Biggest thanks to Danny as my golf is certainly improving after some great videos from Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Samuel McCormick well done Samuel, thanks for the shout out 👍

[@donalddecoste2263]

@@DanielMaude

[@philippeportal5295]

Hi Danny ! I tried this last Saturday on the driving range ! After a few shots, I started to feel more confident. With your weekly videos my swing is getting better and better. Thank you so much for being so clear, simple, efficient and friendly. You're the best coach I've ever had !!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Philippe PORTAL great to hear your golf swing and you golf is improving

[@raidenkobe9623]

instaBlaster...

[@MrColbrot]

i agree, Its amazing to get this type of help for free. Gotta support him!

[@tubetime39]

@@MrColbrot I would definitely send him a few bucks. I was thinking that at the end of the video. I haven't look yet as how to do that but will do so next. Excellent stuff here !!! Danny M has given me more good instruction than the 5 or 6 lessons I have taken. By far !!

[@pawelpaluch2419]

Thanks again! Golf is „so simple” when the ONE who is explaining knows what HE is talking about. Great job, thanks again!

[@DanielMaude]

@pawelpaluch2419 you are most welcome. Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙏🏻

[@gdx1002]

I started coming over the top a few years ago. This created all types of swing problems, particularly with the driver. I perused a slew of videos to fix this problem. That just made things worse by adding too many swing thoughts in my head. This video left only one swing thought in my head and was easy to implement since it takes place in the first second of my backswing. Tried it on the range and it worked. Then took it to a tough Pete Dye course to put it to the real test. Shot my best round in years. Missed only one fairway. It also works for irons, hybrids and fairway woods. No more over the top. Best golf drill video I ever watched.

[@ianmooneyGOLF]

Agree. Most beneficial golf video I've ever seen 👍

[@JMach-pg1ig]

Seen so many Golf videos but he has a way of breaking down the movements in such an intuitive, piece by piece, way.

[@DanielMaude]

Really hope it helps Jason

[@mikestock6461]

I tried this drill last week and it has fundamentally changed my golf swing. My strike has improved, no more toe hits and my ball flight has improved. Simply the best golf tip I've ever discovered. Thank you Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Excellent Mike, well done, thanks for taking the time to let me know

[@mikestock6461]

@@DanielMaude You're very welcome.

[@mangle0774]

Where was this video 14 years ago!!! I've been stuck as a high single figure handicapper since a junior for so long trying every different kind of swing imaginable. Having lessons, reading instruction books etc, and not getting any better. Just relying on my short game to save my inconsistent swing. What you describe with the connected lever of not letting the hands move out and getting wristy ( Exactly what I was doing) for that first few feet of the backswing, into the setting of the wrists seems so simple and natural yet I could never figure it out all this time!! My long game finally feels like its clicked so I can get my handicap down and enjoy golf again so thank you Danny 👍. "A good teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary"

[@DanielMaude]

mangle 07 that’s my aim...to make myself progressively unnecessary love that saying. Thanks for the feedback

[@mesillahills]

You are absolutely correct. Both Nicklaus and Palmer insisted all of their careers that the first four to six inches of the take away is the entire swing. It is the only place your arms and shoulders can get disconnected from your body and there is no recovery possible after that. I like to feel that I take it back with the big trunk muscles just above my belt line, NOT MY ARMS AND SHOULDERS. And when you do that you get very straight and long as well. Pro's call it "tightening up their swing" and that is exactly what it does. It takes all the crap out of your rotator cuffs which also makes the swing much less timing dependent. And pros swing much more level than amateurs because they swing AROUND their spine with their arms more or less centered to their chest at all times by simply doing this. When done right, the toe of the club MUST point straight up half way back. If it doesn't you have "snatched" it back with your arms and shoulders. No, No, Hell No ! You will never take the range game to the first tee. Timing doesn't last 5 minutes. I was ready to quit the game until I found out about this in 3 part Golf magazine series. It extended my game 20 years at near scratch level.

[@DanielMaude]

mesillahills really enjoyed this read and the image of the bigger muscles controlling the movement, thanks for sharing

[@tobylim886]

Wonderful instructional video. One of the few videos that actually explains while doing the motions, instead of 10 minutes of straight jabbering. This should help a lot of golfers out there! Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Toby Lim thank you Toby, appreciate the feedback

[@kasanj]

Another great piece of instruction, Danny. It would not be an overstatement to say your channel has made my life better.

[@brianestes7040]

Danny, Have hit a fade or a slice for twenty years with just my driver I can hit my irons straight, have taken lessons with instructors that have tried to fix my fade/slice. After watching your 10 minute video I can hit my driver staight and also hit draws. DRAWS !!! Never thought it was going to happen. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

Brian Estes, well done...amazing feeling isn't it :))

[@splagyetsi3287]

I would say one of the best explanations of the initial take away in a golf swing. The suggestion that the club face should be parallel with the spine makes perfect sense. I tried this at the range and was immediately impressed by the results. I play off 12 so was able to incorporate this idea into my swing quite quickly. Thank you Danny

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome, with some practice you should find the golf take way will become very natural

[@user_1664]

Re post this or do another one the same danny , the feeling of pressing the club into the backswing just totally transformed my takeaway and my slice is gone . Five years of big fades or pulls gone . Im shocked tbh .. I have had to alter other things but the real game changer has been this takeaway move , it puts me in a much better position and for the first time in five years i can actually see the ball throughout my whole swing which ive never done before , everything in my set up makes sense and i can attack the ball much more , its been my go to set up feel pre drive now for a while and has proven much more than a quick fix . I cannot thank you enough .

[@DanielMaude]

That’s amazing to hear, thanks so much for sharing

[@JohnHyland2]

One of my favorite videos. When I hit great drives it’s because I’m doing this exact motion back and through. Not on purpose mind you. See I’m a US wounded Veteran from the Iraq war. I’m a leg leg amputee and shattered my pelvis and back so to turn back and though with my body is difficult so I guess I’ve compensated by making it wide back and through. Thanks so much. You’ve hit on something that I believe would really help amputees. I will use your drills to help make “my move” even better. Thank you Danny! John from Texas🇺🇸

[@DanielMaude]

Singing Sergeant John Hyland love to hear how you get on John and if you need to make any adjustments I’d love to hear and learn from you. Maybe we can help more amputees

[@JohnHyland2]

Danny Maude that would be great! It’s really difficult especially for me being a left lower leg amputee because it’s so hard to transfer my weight onto the left side. I’ve just started playing again after I sat out for three years after some surgeries on my right foot and pelvis. Oh did I forget to mention I have loss of use of my right foot also but I wear an AFO brace and get on quite well. But yes absolutely if there’s anyway I can help don’t hesitate to ask. I’m new to your channel for a few weeks now and really loving your teaching. It’s making a difference.

[@DanielMaude]

Singing Sergeant John Hyland that’s great and inspiring, awesome to hear

[@kidagave1]

Singing Sergeant John Hyland god bless you son

[@creobinary6831]

I decided to get back into golf and spoiled myself with all new complete set of Ping g400’s and a Ping fetch putter. No more used clubs for me. Went out to the range, behold, my slice is as bad as it ever was. 90% of my shots were mild to nasty slices. It was my first time out in 4 years so I wasn’t going to beat myself up over it but, I wanted to make it go away. So I checked out your videos, went out this morning for my 2nd time out in 4 years, and 10 % of my shots had a slice and only 1 nasty one, that’s crazy! Thank you, very, very much.

[@DanielMaude]

Well done Creo, and welcome back to the game...Thanks for taking the time to reach out

[@Tier_1_Golf_Academy]

As an ex collegiate player who used to be able to save myself (with my hands) from a takeaway that was too far inside, I’ve sadly realized I don’t play enough to rely on my hands anymore. Almost every mistake a golfer makes on the way down is a result of bad positioning of the club and body on the backswing, yet no one practices the takeaway much. As fun as it is to talk about the other aspects of the golf swing, this kind of drill was my go to when trying to rebuild a more reliable swing at age 35. Great lesson!

[@DanielMaude]

John O'Mary Thanks for taking the time to comment John, appreciate it

[@jonathankerner2094]

I promise not to take you for granted, but this is another in a long line of excellent lessons. I promise you that I golf with people who would gladly take your "practice" drive as their best drive of the day. Really good lesson on the fundamentals, the foundations, a reliable repeatable drive. So important!! Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Very kind of you to take the time to feedback Jonathan

[@chrisogden8647]

Hands down probably the best golf video on line and trust me I've seen alot !! Well done danny

[@MichaelLittle47]

You are now my Jedi, and I am your humble Padawan. I could not find a teacher to explain the takeaway in a manner that I could fully grasp until watching your video. "The force is strong with this one"...

[@DanielMaude]

Im glad to meet your acquaintance...look forward to woking with you

[@agentanti-orange8064]

I cant believe how simple you just made that. My driver has been by far the most inconsistent part of my game and you just showed me why!! Count me SUBSCRIBED AND ALERTED!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Eric Killmonger great to have you here Eric, thanks for joining our community. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to get in contact

[@agentanti-orange8064]

@@DanielMaude thank you! I hope you have instructions for hitting 3/5 woods. I have a goal to shoot in the 70's at least once in my life and so far my best effort has been to shoot 85. Driver and Woods have been my biggest challenge. Thanks again Danny!!

[@DanielMaude]

Eric Killmonger coming soon Eric

[@seansheils9940]

The best instruction on KZbin, by miles, will done Danny keep up the good work, you’ve helped me out no end

[@DanielMaude]

It's my pleasure Sean, really happy to help

[@jmunk91]

You sir, are a fantastic teacher! What a great break down of the driver swing! Many thanks from California 🙏

[@richardmarsden268]

I just want to say Danny, that your whole approach to teaching is massively refreshing. I am injured at the moment but because of lock down I can use my time productively with your tuition in re-building my game in the garden. I know that when I play again, it will be a very different, much more pleasurable experience for me. Your tuition on chipping and putting is amazing! I've played on and off for 40 years and at last, I've found the simple and effective teaching that I need. You're a real star!

[@jaywillz7753]

Watched this video yesterday, worked on it last night and this morning, what a difference it made to my game today, absolutely brilliant, 1st round I've enjoyed sice lockdown, cheers Danny

[@guillermosg8712]

Danny your explanations are awesome! You make golf easy to understand and help to identify the errors that seem irreversible, I am improving very much thanks to you by paying attention to the great advices you give! You keep golf simple, and it is usually really hard. Amazing teacher!!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Thats very kind of you to feedback, many thanks

[@stevens.3436]

Danny, this drill has really helped me stop from getting the club too far inside. Thank you very much.

[@DanielMaude]

Steven S. My pleasure Steven, great to hear it’s helping

[@TheSports50]

Terrific. My learning curve is increasing to understanding the golf swing Danny. Great drills.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure

[@thomash8322]

Thank you so much for these video's, I was almost to the point of giving up the game I love so much. My swing was all over the place but watching your video's has help very much, to the point I shot 83 today , first time in years I have scored where I used to instead of the very high 90's and even 100's , again thank you very much , I will be a life long watcher and student to you teachings

[@DanielMaude]

Thomas H wonderful to hear Thomas, appreciate you sharing your feedback

[@Brocksta]

Well been playing golf 18 months now , always had a slice on my Driver . Not any more , can't believe something so simple has cured it... So glad i found this video , what an easy fix. Thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help Brock 🙌

[@SanjuroCA]

By far best video on driver takeaway. Very clear and simple. Started to fall back on some bad habits with my driver and the takeaway was the major culprit. Now I'm starting to hit it like I know I can. I like the part of the kink. I don't know why it works but it works! Thanks Danny! ps. I visualize a hammer throw motion with the clubhead as the hammer and let gravity, momentum and weight of the clubhead guide me.

[@DanielMaude]

samj that’s perfect, sounds like you really get the concept

[@gokulguragain846]

Dear fellow golfer, Do you want to get an extra 20, 40, or even 70 yards of distance out of every swing? Contact me [e-mail]

[@sachinshrivastava644]

Yes Sir , I was making big mistake at the starting of backswing, I use to fold my wrists too early like you shown in the video, but After watching your videos , I made improvement with backswing . Little things do matters in golf.

[@jerryphillips5777]

took this to the driving range and its amazing how it sorted my recent driving problems out. Its hard to fathom how we develop bad habits while we play. Thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Jerry Phillips thanks for the comment Jerry, we all fall into bad habits I’m afraid, the benefits of being human 😁

[@pastramiking6874]

I love the GoPro view where we can see it from your perspective. Not enough videos showing this and it's more helpful than the traditional down the line and front on views. Keep em coming

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you, feel I could do more from this angle

[@pastramiking6874]

@@DanielMaude absolutely. This is how we all view our own swings so it's very helpful. You've earned a new sub. Nice work

[@mikehannon4097]

Perfect timing on this video. This is exactly what I needed for what was happening with my driver. Thanks again.

[@DanielMaude]

Mike Hannon great Mike, do let me know how it goes, have a great weekend

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Mike, love to hear how you get on

[@ryanwoods8495]

My favourite golf video ever, so simple, well explained, I've managed to get to 9 handicap despite very poor hands and wrists in the takeaway. This video has given me the encouragement to keep working at it. Thank u Danny Maude, great stuff.

[@michaelclose2196]

Thanks Danny, I have been really struggling with inconsistencies in my contact with the ball, I got out today and played 9 holes concentrating on trying to do this and found that by the sixth hole my strike was so much better. Need to take it to the range and try to make it instinctive as part of a routine. Love the lessons, always easy to follow, thanks again.

[@DanielMaude]

Michael Close wonderful to hear Michael, keep going, put in the time at the driving range and you will get there

[@dougierobertson2099]

You’ve done it again. That kink in the lead wrist is genius. Just tried it in the garden and it locks my hands stopping my flat wrap around back swing. I can’t wait to try it on the range tomorrow. Thanks again Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Douglas Robertson thank you Douglas, look forward to hearing how it helps your golf swing

[@MSTRto20K]

Your videos always seem to provide excellent (and easy) drills that are designed to improve the swing. This one is both a great warm up drill and one that can be used mid-round if things are getting off track.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the feedback Troy, hope the drill are helping you to improve your golf swing

[@HopMedia]

Danny, thank you. This single tip has changed my game literally. This past Friday I made a concerted effort to do what you say with my driver and irons. On a wet day, I drove 30 to 50 yards in front of my regulars! They couldn't believe it! My previous shots were baby fades, I wasn't getting much distance from it. Now it's either straight or baby draw. That was with the driver alone... irons were just as good. I normally struggle with my long irons, 5 and 4. I can hit them, but not consistently like 6i and below. But that wasn't the case Friday. both par 3s 5i were on the green, one I made birdie. Needless to say, I was one happy camper. Again, thanks for this great tip. I've added it to my pre-shot routine.

[@DanielMaude]

Amazing! well done

[@markuglow9101]

Hi Danny, love these drills on a Saturday morning, I’m having my most consistent season this year thanks to your drills also if it’s not going well I just think back to what you have been saying and gets me back on track Cheers

[@DanielMaude]

Mark Uglow that’s great Mark, do you have a favourite golf drill that you keep coming back to?

[@markuglow9101]

I like trying all drills but if I’m on course and struggling I do thumbs up drill to get the right feel , thanks again Danny 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Mark Uglow nice easy one to take to the course

[@jimmienahas4156]

This is the most articulate information on the backswing I've watched on yt. The "lever" concept is "brilliant". Suggest using a cut down 7 iron to practice indoors in cold weather states. Thanks. taking it from the indoors to the range to the gc is the next step.

[@DanielMaude]

Jimmie Nahas th Sl you and great idea re cut down 7 iron...I use my kids plastic ones 😁

[@acciaccaferri]

Hello Danny greetings from South America, good videos I like your way of explaining the exercises, I wish I hadn't been so far to take some classes with you. Thank you for what you do and the time you take to help others, this is the important thing

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Miguel, thanks for taking the time to feedback

[@GolfTechie79]

This is superb instruction Danny, the number 1 most important aspect of consistent driving is controlling that clubface through impact, I will use this drill over and over to try and tame the big stick!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Learned Golfer brilliant, keep me posted. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@Kiwigucci]

This is just an amazing drill. Have never thought of that "middle area swing" to square the impact angle. But I will for sure try it out next time I’m at the driving range. Thanks Danny 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Jan Pedersen great news Jan, let me know how it goes when you’ve found time to get or the driving range

[@Kiwigucci]

Danny Maude I will 😊

[@markgarabedian282]

Great tip Danny, as a "head-case" golfer, I really appreciate how you simplified the takeaway. Personally, the last thing I need at address is MORE swing-thoughts! Again, great job!!

[@DanielMaude]

Me too Mark 😁

[@garrywilcox2921]

Great video Danny 2 years ago my best was 104 last year broke 100,this year I've only been over 90 twice thank you I really enjoy playing

[@DanielMaude]

Garry Wilcox amazing news Garry well done 👍

[@1949barcelona]

I have just started playing golf a few months ago..still a long way ahead for me, but your clear explanations and demonstrations from different angles are a great help! I am improving little by little and slowly!! 😊 keep them coming! thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

@1949barcelona that’s great to hear. Thank you for your support 👍🏻

[@lionelmarquez6142]

I'm a Rookie but I know this was explained well enough to step my game up

[@DanielMaude]

Lionel Marquez welcome to this great game Lionel...thanks for the feedback

[@ianmooneyGOLF]

I watch a lot of your videos Danny and love them all. I'm new to Golf and was struggling with the Driver. This left arm lever drill has helped me so much. I practice it every day and now I'm more relaxed on address with the driver and hitting it so much better. The left arm lever swing brings with it a realization about the differences between the shape of an iron swing and a driver swing. Also a lot less thinking on address. Add the right hand and that's the swing. Thanks so much!

[@surajithz]

Thank you, Danny, I have watched many videos but your tips are the most simple and best

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you, really pleased I can help

[@yaqiangzhang8274]

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[@ericxu7681]

This is really important. I was at US Open 2021 walking with Rory, Phil, DJ and Justin Rose. Everyone do this in their practice swing - for a long time. Camera don't record this but this is pretty much what they do on every shot.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for sharing Eric

[@paulff3]

Danny, thank you for this instructional video. It was very helpful as I was struggling with good take away thoughts. I went to the range and played working on this and it helped. I am struggling to go beyond the first check position and finish my back swing. Any words of wisdom?

[@DanielMaude]

do you have any reason why you might be struggling?

[@paulff3]

@@DanielMaude when I have to place the ball - avoid one side of the fairway etc... I shorten up my swing and it breaks down. If I have a generous fairway, I swing freely with better results. I'm also All World on the driving range but "struggle" to transfer that to course. Again, appreciate your videos. You speak of the swing in a way I can understand.

[@cloudsrain8753]

Very well done Danny!! Glad to see you keeping on.

[@DanielMaude]

Clouds Rain thank you 👍

[@nevilleortega3871]

This dude knows his stuff. Infectious enthusiasm! Thanks, Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind of you to say Neville

[@duboisboris8964]

Very logic video Danny!! Can you do a video on how to go to the next phase, increase speed and distance from this drill onwards??

[@DanielMaude]

Just creating a driver and irons course that I'm releasing soon, watch this space

[@rickcudmore8156]

This is the first video I have watched that explained the club face being parallel with the spine tilt which really makes sense. I will be practicing this drill tomorrow as I have been hooking the ball this year.

[@bobdignan4630]

I love the idea of going from short movements to longer ones.

[@DanielMaude]

Me too Bob, it some how makes it easier to learn, much like learning a language

[@kennethneward601]

Excellent explanation & visuals without all of the technical mind clutter. I love it.

[@brodieblue]

Awesome video! The one problem I have with most golf help videos is they only hit the ball once! Not only did you hit multiple shots but had different angles to see what your doing which was super helpful. Can’t wait to take this to the course.

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure, thats great feedback as I may be guilty of doing the same thing on a number of my videos

[@frankconsolo8360]

Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Frank, all the best

[@petedarwin1186]

Great informative video! Struggle with my furyk swing! Always had the over the top swing but recovered normally well! 14 handicapper but struggling now on tighter course and direction!

[@DanielMaude]

Hope this one helps your golf swing out a little Pete

[@gokulguragain846]

Dear fellow golfer, Do you want to get an extra 20, 40, or even 70 yards of distance out of every swing? Contact me [e-mail]

[@georgeharris3468]

Thanks Danny, Trying to rectify my slice and the take away is something I need to work on. Really like the idea of allowing the mass of the club head to work and thinking about where I want it to finish up. Thanks!

[@fluxfotos22]

Danny is by far one of the best teachers l have seen on KZbin, another one of my favs is Anika Sorenstam, she is well worth a watch.

[@DanielMaude]

josh lomax thank you, love Anika Sorenstam...

[@GM-gb5qp]

Hi Danny, Greeting from Palm Desert, CA, where we expect 105F only today ! Great tutorial. The thought of keeping the driver face matching-in line with my spine during the takeaway is simple but brilliant. Not sure how much little kink is needed, still adjusting the angle. But it works with every club in the bag. Added with the proper tempo, it opens the way for a great release. Thank you. Gilbert.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s brilliant Gilbert, thanks for sharing

[@skintslots]

The 'lever' swing would certainly help with first tee nerves and help you get the ball onto the fairway and into play even if you sacrifice a bit of distance in the process.

[@DanielMaude]

BoracicLint absolutely, thanks for the feedback

[@Hoganwantabe]

What I enjoy about your videos, is you SHOW me what to do. For me, if this video happen to contain no sound, I’d understand what you’re demonstrating. Very well done.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you, I never realised this until I got students flying in from all around the world not speaking a word of English. I couldn't understand how they were learning anything from the videos....😁

[@Hoganwantabe]

Danny Maude It’s a credit to your teaching method. Keep up the great work!

[@DanielMaude]

Hoganwantabe very kind thank you

[@jeffloewi5632]

I watched this this video today and went out on the course to try it out. Previously I had watched your other video about "pulling" rather than "pushing" and had some success with that. Trying to combine the concepts in both these videos was somewhat daunting and adding them to my laundry list of swing thoughts seemed like pure folly. Bottom line, although it felt really strange, completely different, today went quite well thank you very much. I practiced the take away a few times feeling very Ricky Fowlerish.

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant and well done for persevering

[@sofouli]

Kudos for the video content! Excuse me for butting in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a great one of a kind guide for revealing an effortless golf swing technique minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my cousin at last got excellent success with it.

[@momentosvirales2023]

Kudos for the Video clip! Forgive me for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you researched - Yanaylee Yanrooklyn Magic (just google it)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for unlocking an effective golf swing technique without the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my old buddy Taylor after many years got great results with it.

[@jimmyhurley2282]

Just got back from the range. I HAD to try this out. I was doing the same thing your student was doing. This really helped with all of my clubs. The drill of going half way on the back swing and follow through truly helped especially with the long irons and woods. I was actually hitting draws with my 4 & 5 irons (not consistently) but once I implemented this with the basics of my swing, I truly it it more accurately. I was getting frustrated the last few times at the range. This is a very simple and effective tip. For me anyway. THANKS !!

[@maverickmonster]

Dude , love this ! Love the keeping the club in line at the pull back

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for letting me know Chris, keep me updated on your progress

[@larrybeavens7580]

This has to be one of your best vids ever, Danny. Great demonstration on how the club should work while keeping the swing coordinated and balanced. Excellent video; it will be at the top of my go-to list when my ball striking goes south. This is back to basics, something we lose sight of all too often. Incidentally, if you ever have a better player come to you with a hook/pull hook problem, please do a video and let us know how you fixed it. The hook is my nemesis; I’ve fought it for 60+ years and I’m still fighting it today. I am NOT a happy hooker, especially the snap hook with the driver. If you know what causes a hard hook and have a swing thought to avoid it, I would appreciate the info. Thanks for a great video, Danny; this is really a good one! 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Larry Beavens thanks for the feedback Larry, as an occasional hooker myself there can be a number of factors, let me put something together that will cover most of the common faults

[@larrybeavens7580]

Thanks Danny, that would be great. What I “feel” when I hit a hard hook is that my right shoulder, arm and hand have taken over the downswing and just rolled the club over through impact. I think a video on the hook would be most beneficial to all the not-so-happy hookers out there, myself included...

[@kevinbrown7900]

Thanks Danny! I’m a new subscriber and have not seen all of your videos yet. Do you have one on proper grip and grip pressure? Great tips and I’ll keep watching your station.

[@DanielMaude]

Kevin Brown I don’t have one on grip at the moment but will create one now

[@Pedro-ew1dj]

First time I write here. Thank you very much for your contributions! Your takeaway and chipping videos have been especially valuable to me.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s wonderful to hear Pedro, all the best

[@iantcroft]

Danny, great video. Have a request, could you create a detailed video on recording your own swing with lines and checkpoints? Keep it up! Thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

Ian Tcroft I’ve got one on the way, watch this space

[@iantcroft]

Good good, looking forward to it!

[@davidjennings6937]

Very very very good. I have experienced this in my game this year and I am just starting to get that feel back. I haven't played much in the last four years and lost feel. This vid is the feel what i am just starting to get back. Proper take away. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

David Jennings great to hear David, such an important part of the swing I feel this one

[@michaelvaldivia6375]

Great video! I’ve heard the concept of the lever before but didn’t understand until now. I see you keep the lever connected w/ your left arm to the left chest/pec correct? Does the iron swing work in a similar fashion? Thanks very much for sharing your expertise!

[@DanielMaude]

Michael Valdivia I do indeed keep my left arm connected and do exactly the same with the irons too...thanks for the questions

[@bluzz991]

Great video! Nothing like your back-engineering videos, concentrating on the essentials, like pre and post impact positions. A great teaching concept, easy for old guys like me to picture with my shrinking brain. It really helped me to straighten out my drives, now to do the same thing with my irons, although that is a more upright swing...will need to play with the iron impact, pre and post impact. Thanks for the help!

[@DanielMaude]

bluzz991 my pleasure. Really happy to hear the videos are helping

[@TomOkTom]

Danny, you’re the best golf youtuber. Still coming back to tips 2+ years old. Will be bringing this one to the range today. Always love the energy in the first sentence of each video, although this one is missing the patented “smash that like button” line I’ve grown to enjoy haha.

[@billpirillo8130]

Great reference to the follow-through position. I spend too much time thinking about backswing and impact and forget to get into a solid follow-through position. Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

Bill Pirillo starting with the end is a great way of improving what goes before

[@kimhannemann]

great drill, have to try it!

[@DanielMaude]

Kim Hannemann I use this one a lot Kim, hope it helps you too

[@frankconsolo8360]

Frank Consolo Danny Maude's Instruction has the most innovative approach and technique I have ever experienced in all the years (65) of practicing and playing this great game. I can't emphasize how much I am understanding with greater clarity what it takes to make a successful swing without continuously getting tangled up with mechanics and interpretation.. I just recently became aware of Mr Maude a week ago. I'm cautiously excited. I'm spending a lot of time on your website.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Frank really appreciate you taking the time to give feedback👍 happy the videos are helping you 😁

[@garrettm9664]

Watched the video yesterday, tried the idea on the course this morning, excellent result! Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Thats great Garrett, well done

[@peterchi8577]

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[@gregorycarr8459]

Danny --- your instruction was very helpful. I am an all or nothing driver because I struggle with consistency. Your process helped me to develop a consistent technique for an effective drive.

[@DanielMaude]

Gregory Carr that’s great to hear Gregory, well done and thanks for letting me know

[@haimijordaan1353]

is all this applicable with irons? I'm very new.

[@4ryanthomas]

I’d like to know too.. thank you

[@reflectssss]

@@4ryanthomas kind of depends on what club you are using. Anything driver/woods yes most wedges only comeback about straight inline with your waist. I’m about to start uploading golf content maybe I’ll be able to help

[@christophb.6297]

Best KZbin-Teacher ever!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Very kind Christoph, I know there are many great golf teachers on youtube

[@christophb.6297]

Yes, but you teaching on the point and that in a very sympathic way :). Keep it up;)

[@christophb.6297]

In this video i also realized, that i'm not rotating my breast thru impact, my shoulders keep square. I think thats the reason why my clubface always tends to get closed. What do you think? Sorry for my bad english :)

[@DanielMaude]

Christoph B. If you can get the hips cleared through impact followed by the shoulders being slightly open at impact then this will stop the hands having to work as much helping the club to remain square

[@christophb.6297]

Thx Danny!

[@barbaragray1468]

thankyou so much Danny..me too.. doing EXACTLY what you tell us not to do so well explained and demonstrated what a beautiful swing you have

[@DanielMaude]

Barbara Gray thank you Barbara, always appreciate your feedback, have a lovely weekend

[@RCColaN7]

This is exactly what I've been trying to tell my family who are starting golf. Proper grip then left arm lever. Good vid

[@DanielMaude]

Reid Spencer brilliant Reid, I hope it helps your family

[@mikemerino8824]

@@DanielMaude gjggn get v the eqvm

[@Geep1778]

This plus getting the trail arm to fold on backswing and then keeping that same arm tucked in tight through the swing so the club travels from the inside upon release has me hitting nice drives lately.

[@DanielMaude]

Geep1778 that’s great, keep it going and thanks for sharing your progres

[@RavenburnX]

Great advice chap, our 11yo son is into his golf and this really helps him as much as it does me

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great 😀

[@bigsisterSuzy]

Very nice easy to understand explanation of this critical part of the swing. I just ordered the orange whip yesterday (43 in model) which I am hoping will help me groove this part of the swing. Thanks for the discount Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Lawrence my pleasure Lawrence, it helps with the takeaway too

[@germanhernandez4130]

Kudos for the video content! Apologies for chiming in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (probably on Google)? It is an awesome exclusive guide for revealing an effortless golf swing technique without the headache. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work colleague at last got excellent results with it.

[@Random-Asian69]

Where is the link for the orange whip discount?

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

Interesting. I think this goes to show that what works for one may not for another. I use the Mike Austin swing and it is, on this point, literally polar opposed. Crazy game, but I love it.

[@mattheworton5701]

First class instruction. Mirrored what my local PGA club pro has been trying to teach me. M O HC 9.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for taking the time to feedback Matthew

[@swaney3737]

dausel.co/0EJkOE This will help you good video on the swing!!

[@laurencenesbitt2357]

Great lesson. It's obvious when someone shows you! If you break the wrists on the takeaway you lose the consistency of contact with the ball. There was a telling point in the video when you showed how the clubface could come in very open or very closed because the wrists were hinged at contact and I realised that that was exactly where I was losing consistency in direction. I know this lesson was in relation to the driver but I imagine it applies to all of the clubs.

[@DanielMaude]

Laurence Nesbitt thanks for the comment Laurence, it works for all the clubs 👍

[@67underpar61]

I’ve only just started videoing my swing I play of 2 and to my horror I do the wrist flip at the beginning. Thank you for showing me this drill. Somehow I manage to hit ok but now after some practice hopefully a lot better.

[@DanielMaude]

It can feel pretty weird at first but it will be worth it

[@jeanluisindriagolugo232]

here's several things for how to improve your golf Practise your golf swing in slow motion Position your feet correctly discover the correct body posture (I read these and the reasons they work on Gavs golf tactic site )

[@sofouli]

I'm studying ways to improve your golf and found a great resource at Gavs Golf Tactic (check it out on google)

[@maiguelmoreno9027]

Appreciate Video! Sorry for chiming in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you thought about - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (google it)? It is a great one of a kind guide for revealing an effortless golf swing technique minus the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my buddy after many years got great success with it.

[@zorell7625]

Kudos for the Video clip! Forgive me for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Paneevelyn Swinging Clubsman (search on google)? It is a great one off product for revealing an effortless golf swing technique minus the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my work colleague at last got cool results with it.

[@kevinkallister3141]

Amazing results from this video! The little kink in the wrist was key for me. I shot my lowest round ever at my club after implementing this move. You’re the best best Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Amazing Kevin, well done

[@InfoumusMOBB]

This is typically were I start to lose it. Even more so if I have played alot of golf that day and start to get lazy. I'm a pretty long driver but with out consistency I struggle typically in 85-95 scores. When I'm "on" and doing this excect move not only am I way more consistent I hit the ball even farther....this move feels like it also generates more coil which leads to effortless power.

[@DanielMaude]

InfoumusMOBB thanks for commenting, I think you’ve summarised the benefits of this first move so well

[@mikedelossantos1681]

This drill is great, I break my wrist way too much and this really helped me out. Played my best round in years today, no joke.

[@DanielMaude]

Amazing, well done Mike and thanks so much for sharing

[@Rudykelapagading]

Yòu is the best danny.. Ty and good luck.. Gbu..👍👍😁

[@DanielMaude]

romie romie very kind Romie, hope you are having a good weekend

[@davidtomsett]

I consciously started doing this a month ago and hit a 280yard drive at Hollingbury GC recently. Great vid Danny. .

[@DanielMaude]

That’s really great to hear

[@nola3607]

Wow, I’m doing exactly what you said not to do! The driver is the weakest part of my game. Definitely going to give this a go. Is this the same technique with the irons? Great video, very informative and to the point. Thank you so much!

[@DanielMaude]

HUNG NGUYEN exactly the same with the irons, check out the ICard in the video that will direct you to the iron video

[@nola3607]

Danny Maude Thank you so much! I love how you keep these so simple.

[@DanielMaude]

Nola 360 my pleasure