Left Knee In The Golf Downswing (COPY THIS MOVE!)

[@maxdre]

5:08 you nailed it, Adam. Most people, include myself, should spend time away from the golf ball, range, and just drill the body movements until they're sound and balanced. I'm always itching to get to the range and see how it works only to have wasted so much time.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Max Best, Adam

[@mikeabel7577]

Amen to that. I never made any real progress until I understood this concept. I spent an entire fall and winter away from the range and just worked on body movement. It was the best decision I ever made for my game. Pounding balls at the range without proper body mechanics only made it harder to get rid of my bad habits.

[@johng6637]

Best instruction videos on the tube. Concise explanations and valuable drills.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much John. All the best, Adam

[@pohoresky]

One of your better videos- a classic to watch over and over for balance and solid contact-

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Harold. I have another 'left knee in backswing' followed by 'left knee in downswing' pair of videos coming. I hope you'll find them helpful. Best, Adam

[@aldoileanumeliber]

Some of the best golf teaching out there. Thank you!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the kind comment Burtea. All the best, Adam

[@briangraham1725]

This was one of the best descriptions of how to hit a ball and swing the clubs. Most you tube videos want you to mimic their swing. Great video

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Brian! Best, Adam

[@HarpreetSingh-yo5kn]

Thanks Adam I appreciate your tips on knees and down swing movement.Golfers have their individual styles but tips can help in experimenting and improving

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, glad you found the videos helpful

[@edryan965]

List left knee move instruction clearest and easiest to understand that I have seen.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, glad you found the video helpful

[@stevejohnny1111]

Adam you are the best teacher by far. If I am ever in Naples I will be coming to see you

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Johnson. All the best, Adam

[@TheMatrrixx]

Fantastic golf tip. Thank you.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks!

[@ERTENNIS08]

This guy is so good at teaching. One round with him would be crazy fun and insightful.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Very kind of you Jeremy. All the best, Adam

[@fluffy5980]

I showed these videos to friends and man they haven’t stop watching! Great video Adam!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for sharing them Fluffy. All the best, Adam

[@thestereoclub6735]

Excellent video! I recently discovered a few George Knudsen swing videos on KZbin. When I am hitting the ball well, my left knee works a lot like his when he was younger. His left heel comes off the ground on the backswing, more than Adam and Grant, less than Jack. It looks like his downswing re-centering includes the looping of his left knee and emphatically dropping the heel to the ground. (Can crush...!) The downswing weight shift should start before the backswing has completed, and that is something few amateurs master. After watching George, I realized on my good days my weight shift/knee swoop/heel drop are my timing mechanism, and really get my left side out of the way and up. On bad days my left side just seems stuck, and every shot is weak and right.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, I’m a fan of Knudsen too Best, Adam

[@SteveSmith-zz4ih]

Excellent Video , A.B - especially the crushed can explanation/example.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Steve, I hope things are well in Philadelphia. Best, Adam

[@conureron3792]

Love the squash the can idea!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Ronald. Best, Adam

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful John. Best, Adam

[@bazkeen]

Thanks Adam. Every bit helps

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Basil. Best, Adam

[@219garry]

That is some great teaching there.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Best, Adam

[@nycabilifeisgreat9768]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU ! I’ve got 2 take this 2 my range TODAY !

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found the video helpful All the best, Adam

[@nycabilifeisgreat9768]

All the best Adam 2U2 !

[@benhargreaves5023]

Great drill to help my rubbish early release and shanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you make good progress Ben. All the best, Adam

[@BillDingee]

Excellent instruction videos.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Bill. All best wishes, Adam

[@tochif6006]

Great video! Thanks Adam...

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Tochi. All the best, Adam

[@justwondering1967]

The best on KZbin.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Very kind of you Chris. All the best, Adam

[@chapmanfx8104]

New to the game, really find your videos helpful thx

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment, and best of luck to you. Thanks, Adam

[@mkbhat3175]

Thanks Adam for this wonderful lesson & video. After years of practice n playing today I could strike the ball the way I always wanted to. I had most of the ingredients of swing but always missed this piece in my swing. Thanks once again😊

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found the video helpful

[@user-tv1bu5qb1v]

This is what I need to start doing and do it and not worry about score for a bit. Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you make good progress

[@DavidJohnson-xs5ni]

As a old golf pro your information is great

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much David All the best, Adam

[@carlosjimenez1988]

Good video. I've been using a left knee drill for awhile. It real helps in opening my hips on the back swing.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Carlos. All the best, Adam

[@slicksr]

Best tips as usual! Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much! Best, Adam

[@roxbi1568]

Great vid and tips! I had to subscribe!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much. All the best, Adam

[@outdoorse7969]

Tried the “squash the can” drill at my practice session on the golf ⛳️ range today. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you made progress. Best, Adam

[@2cardarsenal310]

Grab a small dog squish toy that squeaks and use it! Instant feed back and it works great.

[@stuartking4458]

Great video had lesson yesterday and that's something I'm working on my left knee movement

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Stuart. Best, Adam

[@MegaTubescreamer]

hello adam, this is my first look at your content, the clip of grant wade`s knee movement is exactly what i`ve been working on ,simple and straight towards the ball on his take away, which sees to naturally clear the left hip , ,great reassuring video to start,thanks !👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, glad you found the video helpful. I have several videos at this channel on how the knees should move if you’re interested Best, Adam

[@simondavis942]

Great lesson

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Simon, glad you liked it. Best, Adam

[@malmagada]

Great video and insight as always, thanks Adam! //Magnus

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Magnus. Best, Adam

[@colcadman2475]

The position and my left knee has been a major issue for me. I was moving my knee like JN across my body. I changed to bending my knee towards the ball and everything started to fall into place. I am now well balanced on my backswing, and can hold it at the top of my swing no problem. Combining that with squashing the can under my left foot and my swing is feeing more natural. I am getting more loft and hitting it straighter. Still plenty of practice to be done, but I really feel like I am on the right track. Many thanks Adam for your excellent advice.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Col, glad you found the video helpful

[@samparker4235]

Excited to work on this at the range tomorrow 👍🏻

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, hope it goes well for you Sam. Best, Adam

[@drewphillips3730]

As always great instruction and tips. You are the best instructor on the web that i know and their are lots to pick from. Your knowledge and skill come across with such authority and ease. always well delivered and informative. Gracias

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the kind comment Drew. All the best, Adam

[@royfitch3093]

ADAM, i HAD A COUPLE OF SEASONS WITH THE SHANKS AND MY HANDICAP WENT UP 4 SHOTS TO 17, IT IS NOW BACK DOWN TO 13 THANKS TO YOUR TIPS. .

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it Roy! Best, Adam

[@deldridg]

Oh dear - I was planning to do so much work tomorrow morning. Instead, now I just have to hit the range for a few hours. Can't wait!! This is fantastic and I'm very grateful to you - exactly the right timing for me. Big hello and regards from Sydney, Aust - stay safe, Dave

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Dave, and I hope you make good progress. Best, Adam

[@aussiegolfer2919]

Great video Adam 👍🏌️‍♀️⛳️

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, glad you liked it. All the best, Adam

[@phil2262]

what can i say. after playing off a 2 handicap for many years i began to loose my natural and physical abilities i am now off 19 and really struggling with movement and sense of direction.of where my swing should be. after watching this video i thought id try it out on the course just playing a few holes. after a short time i began to get a feel on what i should be trying to achieve with my swing. it helped me slot my backswing into the right position i had not felt for many years. and squashing the can sequence proved that i wasnt getting through onto my front foot. first few shoots where poor but then using the squashing sequence before i hit the ball i actually felt boy i'm beginning to get some feel out of this. instead of duffing them and duck hooking the ball left. i began to get my inside to out swing back by getting through on my front foot. only played a few holes but i can now see a way forward. i do suffer with movement problems but using those 2 sequences you showed me my body started to move naturally and with no stress surprisingly and very little effort on my body, i still hit the ball a little to low but the old right to left draw i always had seemed to return . thank you Adam its only early days but you've given me some hope. I can see a way forward

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the note Phil. Glad you made good progress. All the best, Adam

[@8prawn]

Excellent video. Going to the range to try it out today. I like the thought "squash the can". Update I tried out the advice . I was amazed what a difference it made to my drives. I got at least 10 meters more.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Sergie, I hope you make good progress. All the best, Adam

[@FenwayJoe7129]

Adam good review. Would you have a recommendation for lead knee position for a right handed player with knee issues ?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Joseph. I can’t offer medical advice as such, but turning the left foot towards the target at address can help reduce stress on the left knee coming through Best, Adam

[@FenwayJoe7129]

@@Scratchgolfacademy Thank you Adam.

[@CapZer0]

proved it to myself in practice and in play...and it's the easiest move to ingrain...

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you made progress

[@xpost92]

I have really struggled with this. The crushing of the can and the lowering of the belt buckle is brilliant. Dropping the buckle and then pushing up with that foot stops me from sliding which is absolutely killing my golf swing. It helps me wall up as they say. I can fully visualise this. Love it thank you 🙏🏼

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Jo, glad you found it helpful. All the best, Adam

[@GDMan-fb1jx]

Thank you

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked the video George. All the best, Adam

[@DosLobos]

Great tip AB

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, glad you liked it. Best, Adam

[@DosLobos]

7.46. if you can push down you can push up. The downswing Key right there.

[@jaciobe]

Going to practice this for sure.. I've been wondering how to get more power

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you make good progress! All the best, Adam

[@williamstirling7479]

Hi Adam . my shots with all clubs seem to be going very high any tips on how to keep the shots down a little bit.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

William, I'd think more forward lean of club at impact would be the key. I have a number if impact videos at this channel, hope they're helpful. Best, Adam

[@crazyjoe5684]

I gotta tell You.., Ur Tip on Weight transfer onto the left Foot about Pretending ur Smashing a Can then push Up! Has Made my Ball striking so Much Better. I can’t thank you enough. It Truly Works Something as Simple as that Thought process!! 👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

thanks Joseph, glad you've had some success with it. All the best, Adam

[@u04pww2]

I was struggling with my 3 iron at the range today, tried the crushing can with my left foot and my ball speed jumped 10mph and felt bloody great.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it! Best, Adam

[@atomant830]

Good Stuff Mr Bazelgette, That move is one of the parts to the Stack and Tilt golf swing. Grant Waite is demonstrating his Stack and Tilt built golf swing in your video clip of him. Its good information and it is a move see in most modern good ball strikers.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much, glad you liked the video. All the best, Adam

[@jeffstrype2907]

Should I be trying to time the post up with the bottom of the golf swing

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Not quite sure what you mean Jeff, but posting up would start a little before impact, and be complete mid follow through. Hope this helps. Best, Adam

[@dianeurwin5591]

Great lesson and simple to understand! Going to try this in my practice session today! Thanks.😀

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you make good progress Chuck. Thanks, Adam

[@311hitwall]

Starting at 4:57 what do you mean not pushing past the hip?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

The left knee shouldn't cave in past the left hip, or it shouldn't move more than the left hip going back. All the best, Adam

[@larryhamann4183]

Should you do same thing if you have had left knee replaced?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Larry, I'd leave that to you and your doctor, but if you experience no pain the yes, the same thing. Best, Adam

[@spcyman7209]

Thanks for the video Adam. This is an area I've struggled with for a few years now. Would the likes of an 'orange whip' or similar help with this?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you make good progress. Yes, a flexible club would help with the feel, you might try the LagShot. All the best, Adam

[@spcyman7209]

@@Scratchgolfacademy thanks Adam, much appreciated.

[@ufukgoksu9851]

Hi Adam, great stuff. Thanks. I believe when I shift weight towards the left heel it creates more jamming or less space for turning (or thus pushing up). Can we say that? But when I move towards the balls of left shoe (In my case I feel the left knee turns..but may be more downward squeeze necessary?) I have more space for turning. Can you please comment...Thanks.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Sounds like you’re on the right tracks. A nice fluid shots to the least is what we want, not jamming weight immediately into left heel

[@seldon750]

Thank for this tip. Is this more or less a stack and tilt move. The Grant Waite portion has his weight (no pun intended) forward from the get go.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Don, Thanks for the comment. I agree that Grant gives it that look, but my comments are general in nature. As you may know, the Stack & Tilt guys are Golfing Machine guys (the name was given to them by Golf digest), which is more of a general golf geometry book. It was written about 50 years ago by a recreational golfer who was an expert in geometry. Turns out his ideas were based in fact, now that 3D motion capture can measure these things. Snead, Bobby Jones, Nicklaus etc etc had a lot of this, generally speaking. All the best, Adam

[@seldon750]

@@Scratchgolfacademy Thanks so much for the informative reply. Don

[@ahkau4612]

8:30 Are we talking about GRF?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Yes

[@snbailes1]

looks good move, particularly squashing a can thought, magic.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Neil. Best, Adam

[@thomasluhman6317]

Adam, how do you push the hip up and still "cover" the ball with your chest? Any suggestions?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thomas, I can see where this may sound contradictory, but with moderate flexibility it's not that difficult. Try taking an address position (no club), pretend you're near impact, then push your belt buckle up and around while staying over the ball. I hope this helps. All the best, Adam

[@tdoginthehouse3906]

Hi adam! Ive noticed that at the very start of my backswing my left knee drops or flexes, almost like it initiates my swing, i feel like this is bad and i end up coming over the top, any advice?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

A slight bump of the knee can be an acceptable trigger, as long as the hips don't tilt. All the best, Adam

[@fazfinisher5598]

Currently having a nightmare in the left knee,could possibly be a meniscus injury?any ideas on strapping braceing etc.Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Sorry to hear it Faz. I'd recommend you see a health expert. All the best, Adam

[@kccodex8931]

See a physical therapist, when my IT Band is tight, my left knee catches fire after eight or nine holes.

[@NicholasRaper]

I’ve never seen a smoother hit than Adam. He makes it look so effortless.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Nicholas

[@carlor.s.4742]

My problem is early extension & that little squat is crucial to getting down before coming up on the downswing.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I hope you'll make good progress. Thanks, Adam

[@reginaldinoenchillada3513]

Should the front knee stay bent or go from bent in transition to straight (after squash) and clear the hips and then the body comes around?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Reginaldo, There is no exact recipe, but the lead knee should not be fully straight (hips pushing up and around off the lead foot) until after impact. I hope this helps. All the best, Adam

[@reginaldinoenchillada3513]

Thank you, mr B.

[@tedkucin2428]

A local instructor told me I had "too much sway" in my left leg. The belt buckle and crush the can really articulates what should be happening! Also, don't do what does not feel natural is great also. I read someplace that the left leg should finish as if leaning into a brick wall, that certainly applies. Great lesson!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Ted, glad you found it helpful. All the best, Adam

[@RihanKhan-dc5on]

A aadams as

[@jasonstutzman9094]

Thanks Adam! I'm working on ball-striking right now. I play to a 5, but I'm working to get to even and I feel like the consistency with which I strike solidly is where I can unlock the next level. Definitely going to try the downswing drill! It's that occasional poor contact that causes those few strokes each side that I'm trying to eliminate.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment, and hope you get to par golf. All the best, Adam

[@Peter-we8iw]

From personal experience the worst thing is trying to stay completely centered and not allowing the head to move. When I turn my head with the chest in the backswing, I get a balanced weight shift that activates the lower body and legs to shift the shoulders and arms through and to the finish. When I see this in a mirror, I notice that the head turn is minimal though it feels like it must be a foot. So the secret seems to be a smooth and tension-free swing around the body utilizing the whole anatomy.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Fair enough Peter, if that's working for you stick with it. Best, Adam

[@deanwieber883]

Adam I'm working on the left knee extension using the pump drill. In a full swing at what point should the left knee reach full extension? Before, at or after impact? Thank you!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Dean, I'd say a little after impact. I hope this helps. All the best, Adam

[@jeffreymiller6283]

Love your course. HOWEVER, the app doesn’t work at my golf course because the course doesn’t have cell phone service so I can’t login nor use any tools!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Sorry to hear it Jeffrey. Hopefully they can sort that out soon. All the best, Adam

[@bh5606]

Like it. I've found that rotating my hips first causes lots of problems. I have to get my left knee moving so my hips can turn and be supported. Thanks for the lesson.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Ben. All the best, Adam

[@haianhsg3109]

👍👍👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks

[@charliemiller9696]

I seriously dropped 20 strokes today from ”crush the can” mentality. Amazing tip!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Charlie, glad you liked the video. All the best, Adam

[@markhagen7719]

Squash the can. Sums it all up. Good drill.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Mark. All the best, Adam

[@justanaussie2822]

Hi I’m Dean Munro, 3 times getting out of bunker player, the only way Dean Munro will improve his golf. Is for Phil Mickelson to change his name to Dean Munro.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for watching the video Dean Best, Adam

[@justanaussie2822]

Scratch Golf Academy I wasn’t being disrespectful by the way. Tongue in cheek Australian humour.

[@Nic-yv3nn]

It’s funny I see ur vid with and ad on this vid about your golf ad stuff. Basically ur ad on ur vid.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

KZbin has control over advertising. Not sure we have much say ad by ad, I think it’s more of a general distribution thing. All the best, Adam

[@vikfm8655]

7:24

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

👍

[@SpitSharp]

When we bite off bits and pieces from other golfers we can perfect our own.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked the video. Thanks, Adam

[@quincykristian5479]

instablaster...

[@Concordeagle]

At 1:51 did you mean to say the knee has not passed the *right* hip? Because it has clearly passed the left hip.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

It has not passed the left hip if you factor the hip turn. Look at where belt buckle has turned to, then factor the hip alignment off that. I hope this helps. All the best, Adam

[@neil5307]

I really like the videos... not keen on the arrow flash between sections... great stuff though

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Neil. All the best, Adam

[@peterspadolino4713]

Stack and tilt

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Peter, I’ve been around Bennett and Plummer (founders of S&T) a lot, smart guys, and good guys. Not sure you where you stand with S&T, I like it. I think it’s the most misrepresented technique in golf

[@adrianwells769]

Love to death. Worth a million dollars. Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Adrian. All the best, Adam

[@CJ-gw4su]

“Crush the can”, best tip ever.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks CJ, glad you liked it. Best, Adam

[@MrBarrynicholas]

Looks like the guy in blue, Grant? is a ‘stack and tilt’ player.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Barry, Yes, Grant Waite worked with Bennett and Plummer. All the best, Adam

[@digiwhite6470]

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[@MrBarrynicholas]

Digi White not interested thanks.

[@mesillahills]

Take a look at Gregg Norman and quite comparing swings of different era's. They are NOT the same. I knew a young man with zero knee movement who had phenomenal distance. He was the only player I ever saw who could fly the ball over the trees and into the practice area behind the range at Black Diamond Ranch in Florida including touring pros. He told me he copied Norman's suppressed knee action of his prime. He just wound up tighter. More powerful spring. Nicklaus was a leg driver of the era of Miller and Casper, other big leg drivers.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Naturally there are is a significant range of motion from successful players over the years. This video (like my others) is designed only to lay out general parameters, not to say there is only one specific way. Best, Adam

[@MacBegbie]

Watching an Adam Bazalgette video and getting and Adam Bazalgette advert in the middle 😂

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I know, that happens sometimes. KZbin is in charge of how things go for the most part. All the best, Adam

[@kevinholland2094]

This guy takes no divots ever...very interesting

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Kevin, I do take divots sometimes. The turf at Mediterra is a thick Paspalum grass, it's easy to scrape the ball off. Thanks for watching the video. All the best, Adam

[@glennwatson3313]

I seem to do better with a very stable base. Nicholas was a great athlete, but not a good example of how most golfers should swing. Of course what do I know.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Glenn. Generally, the more motion, the more power, I think that’s why he did what he did. Certainly not all types excess motion are beneficial, but we have to look for a happy medium that helps us play well. Sounds like less works better for you. Best, Adam

[@45twice]

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[@Scratchgolfacademy]

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