STEVE FIXED MY BACKSWING | Don't Make These Mistakes!!!

[@roliver7773]

On my eighth time watching this lesson I picked up on a little nugget that completely changed my swing. As someone who has struggled with rushing the downswing, coming OTT, "hitting at the ball" , flipping...you name it, I try virtually every tip on your channel. The one little hint that completely cured all of that was "straighten your right leg LONGER". Holding it straight for just a fraction of a sec longer smooths out the transition. You literally cannot rush it. Might help others as much as it helped me. Thank you for the best golf instruction on the web.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it my friend! Appreciate your support and glad this one helped your game!

[@Ligerpride]

Kudos for transparency in trying to resolve issues in your own swing.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@steveanderson5802]

Another great example of your humility and desire for constant improvement Eric. I really appreciate your lessons with other coaches & your understanding of what most average golfers struggle with. Keep it up!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it Steve!!

[@Justin-n8o]

This video definitely resonated with me. A ton of amateur golfers left with their hands and get too steep in the backswing. A simple glove under the right arm can help so much, I have to implement it more when practicing.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one serves you well!

[@davidpoore5480]

Interesting how straightening the trail leg is now preferred - thankfully I can do that in spades! Seemed like only 10 years ago I was being taught to keep the trail leg flexed. Good stuff Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Yessir! Thanks, David!

[@mpr3209]

Great stuff as always, Eric! This is exactly the issue my teacher has been helping me with. His mantra to me is: when the right hip and right shoulder stop turning on the backswing the club has nowhere to go but up. The drills and feels you show here will be a huge help for me. Excited to share them with my teacher. Thanks again!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you Mike! Our pleasure!👊🏼

[@cup4staples]

Yureka moment! I cannot tell you how much this helped me today. I am, was? A major arms lifter in the backswing. Focusing on keeping my left arm no higher than my right shoulder in the backswing was a game changer. I've never driven the ball better than today's round. The explanation of hands going up resulting in a cupped wrist and steep downswing is me spot on. Keeping the arms along the shoulder line really worked. Thanks Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! You got it, Sean!

[@Align500pro]

Love it, Eric is SOOOOOO good at advice, dead dead simple when looking at another golfer swing, BUT he knows he need to takes advice on his swing, thats why this dude is number 1 for teaching, watch ME AND MY GOLF, it just blah blah blah..

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the kind words and support my friend!

[@aaranda10]

Wow! This was awesome...I love how you are always sharing content with your peer instructors. This was very humble on your part. I'm 50 (8hcp) changing my swing to be more effortless. The right leg and left arm leveling across your shoulders back and forth is like the one swing plane...and less rolling of the arms....a combination of Jeff Ritter and Mike Malaska......you should do a session with Jeff...thanks Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Alberto! Love Jeff and Mike---would love to!

[@kj475]

OMG Eric, this spoke right to me!!! This is my exact problem. I have been fighting my wrist cup for years and could never understand how my mechanics were creating it. After watching you and Steve, I now know what's going on. Can't wait to hit the range today!!!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it---hope it serves you well!

[@MrMohamelSalami]

Eric, thank you so much for your time and effort in making this video, Steve, now has fixed my backswing as well and, you both have now given me back my love for the game again. Thank you!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that, Raul!! Our pleasure!

[@albylongballboarder]

Wow Eric, this YT, the one with the left arm straight and the "One Plane Swing" is exactly what I need to understand and fix my issue coming to the top. I have EXACTLY what you are fixing here, which is a lift and breaking the left arm. While my swing is technically the Graves/Moe One Plane swing, swings are different but I see a lot of similarity, common shared sequences and movements as well as mistakes. Thank you, subscribing and becoming a real fan of your channel 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the kind words and support my friend! Appreciate you being here with us!

[@PLA5207]

How wonderfully authentic and honest a venture you are engaging her Eric; consulting with a fellow pro to enhance your very own game. Bravo, good Man. Doc

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it! Good fun for me and good for us all to learn from each other!

[@carldonnaolden7351]

Great clarification. I found an easy way to check my backswing level. Take the club back to where I think it should be... then hold that position and stand up vertical. If the backswing was good, the club will now be horizontal and align with my shoulders. Same as the video shows... but in the opposite sequence. Cogorno Golf.. my go to for improvement.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! Great to have you here with us!!

[@davidwinebrennerjr4196]

The dynamic duo!! Love when you guys get together:)

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it David! Thanks for being here with us!

[@amichaels-v3]

What a great session. Having a Jedi Master like Steve help improve another Jedi Master go from good-to-great was enjoyable to watch.

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad you enjoyed this one! Appreciate your support!

[@joeidaho5938]

These are really great videos...with Steve. Very crucial stuff for hitting good balls....esp with long clubs. I have the tendency to pull or draw hard on my longer shots....and this kind of stuff really counters that tendency.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Joe!

[@jbran478]

The timing on this video is perfect! This helped so much

[@CogornoGolf]

Awesome!

[@samuelchoisamchoi714]

So cool to see you getting a lesson! Thanks for sharing!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Samuel! Good fun!

[@chrisschlette7550]

Great video. Have the same issue in my backswing but have been afraid to get club deep. Thinking that the club would get stuck. Thanks for opening my eyes.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Chris! More on this that can help...drill at the end very good for this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmK8fqdsaLacq6c

[@AbuZainab]

by far the best golf instructional video i've watched

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad to hear that---Steve is great!

[@AbuZainab]

@@CogornoGolf legit, the 2 videos with him and you together shaved 8 strokes off my game, and then I went ahead shot a personal best that was another 10 strokes off of that. I can't say enough about how helpful those videos are.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!!

[@michaelfrazer1796]

This is my exact problem. Just worked on lowering everything my last range session. This video was perfect timing and easy to understand

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Great to hear Michael!

[@patrickscott7446]

Eric- this video is super helpful for correct positions in the backswing. My question is how do you prevent from swinging the club too far inside while keeping it low and around your body? Thanks for all the excellent instruction!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Patrick! You avoid excessive arm rotation and add a touch of hinge to keep clubbed even with hands

[@sydneysharpe1128]

Great video Eric, my big problem is having my hands too high and coming over the top. Smaller irons my hands are low and hit good shots. The other thing is learning to dip the left shoulder and straightening the right leg a little all good pointers cannot wait to put all this into action.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Sydney!

[@Beezhouse27]

Minus the wrist cupping, feels very similar to my issues and what I'm working to solve it. Appreciate these insights, thanks Eric and Steve.

[@CogornoGolf]

100%! Very common!

[@EagleJim62]

I'm at a point right now where the backswing comes and goes, so this video is well timed for me. I can feel when my backswing is correct and the downswing just happens. Some days I can't find that backswing to save my life. Gotta keep at it I guess. Keep making great vids, Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps my friend!

[@stephenberklay4033]

great tip with the glove, good to see the pro's getting lessons, i feel better already ;)

[@CogornoGolf]

Haha yessir!

[@peterreynolds1825]

Fantastic video Eric. Great check points. Love it

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you Peter!!

[@JT-ue4hc]

You have been on fire with content and your guest instructors. Hope you are going to have a part 2 for completing the swing. Have trouble rolling on to my front ankle and straightening my front leg too early. Causing early extension? Any drills for staying in the squat longer in order to make the complete turn? Thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey man! Thanks! Lots of fun!! I would need to see your swings to say for sure. Generally speaking you always exaggerate an issue by FEELING the exact opposite and exaggerating. So the opposite of leg straightening would be keeping bent longer. I would feel lead hip LOWER longer and leg more bend longer (keep in mind this is a guess without seeing your swing to confirm)

[@JT-ue4hc]

Thank you for answering

[@paulbanney9881]

God I hate push cuts. I too am going down exactly the same path as you are Eric for exactly the same reasons. Swing is too upright (thanks Jack 😆), cupped wrist, club to steep at start of downswing causing slightly over top motion however then I back out to shallow the club then I either flip causing pull hook or push cut coz the club face is open. It was really doing my head in until I employed the actions you have adopted here. The only other thing I have added is feeling like the clubhead is going down the wall on the way down and the back of left wrist remains pointed to the sky. And you are right you have to exaggerate 10 times how you think just to get it looking good on camera. Great stuff mate. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

I'm with ya, Paul! Hope this helps you!!

[@davidmcbridethegolfinggame3359]

Oh wow I think I do the same thing. I will definately have to test this out on the range today. No one talks about the cause and fix of cupping the left wrist in the back swing. And I watch A LOT of golf tip youtube videos.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps, David!

[@jzm5014]

Very informative! Quicke question...when Steve had you at the top of your backswing what direction was your elbow pointing? Down to the ground or towards the camera when face on? Thanks for all you do!!

[@CogornoGolf]

In between the two!

[@nickolailevin]

Great video. A question on the exaggeration regarding use of the glove and pushing the right arm out: is it better to get the right arm out as far as possible (even if the glove falls out), or should I just go as far as possible while the glove stays in the armpit?

[@CogornoGolf]

I would look for the arm to be close to 90* when you video! Thats about the average we see with good ball strikers. The goal isn't as far out as possible its 90.....BUT....since most people OVER BEND they will FEEL very straight just to get to 90

[@peterboehm5178]

Awesome, that training session was brillant - great team!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you Peter!

[@dienasty5024]

Man, every time I watch one of your videos I just wanna go try it out on the range. Great to see you get coached cause this is right around where I am too. Just gotta add the left wrist bend a little and I should be good (hopefully) lol

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Hope this one helps!

[@carlor.s.4742]

It's videos like this one that have made me much more aware of how important the backswing is. Before with me it was always about the downswing. But now I'm flattening my left wrist out & it feels like the club is way too far away from my head where it used to be. It takes some getting used to!!!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes!

[@VirtueSignal9000]

I like this backswing adjustment for you because when you were more vertical your change of direction rerouted the clubhead too much from the inside, ie the push misses. I’m more vertical than you but my change of direction flattening isn’t as severe as what you were doing. Great stuff EC 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you John!

[@johnherman3261]

I have a tendency to get to steep at times. Great,great video! Thanks always Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps, John!

[@GiTyNic]

What would you do if you wanted to do a cut shot/fade? Move your lead foot back? Exit the club high?

[@CogornoGolf]

I would aim my feet about 10 yards left I would aim my club face 5 yards left I would swing along feet line (more left than normal)

[@jbran478]

One question I have Eric, when you where talking about your misses to the right, was it more for your longer irons? Did you feel this drill helped more with the longer irons?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Jake! I get those misses with all clubs if Im being honest. This helps with all clubs

[@nreifer04]

Regarding your point about making changes by yourself based off feedback: For me, I'll make a swing with a change but then that doesn't fit other matchups I do. The result ends up worse because I don't know what other thing to change to match things back up. So then you want to return to your old swing. This is particularly true when playing. Then you become like me and only play golf every 6 months haha

[@CogornoGolf]

100%. Have to match the puzzle pieces together!

[@napkimplz5416]

Hey Eric, I noticed right in transition your hands will move slightly back above the plane. Ideally your hands should just move down the plane correct?

[@CogornoGolf]

Maybe a TOUCH less out. Thats from not turning upper torso back quite enough and/or opening a touch too quick.

[@hansidelk6604]

Love this, but you have to stop improving now Eric, we dont want you to disappear to the PGA tour!!! We want the videos to keep coming! :-D

[@golfdoc1950]

My question: with deeper hands, isn't there a risk of getting stuck if hip rotation is too slow? With higher hands and more vertical shaft I thought the shaft could lay down provided hip sway toward target allows enough room. Asking for a friend.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Dan! The deeper you go back the more you need to turn through, yes.

[@jaybee9838]

That’s the wow effect!! Can u do the dreaded upper body dive next ... ??

[@dougchepil1465]

Great lesson. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Doug!

[@rob.b3293]

Hey this video might have just saved my life. I believe it will also help me get rid of the over the top move. Swing looked and felt so much better and camera.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it Dwayne!

[@rob.b3293]

@@CogornoGolf I been Terri the driving range the last to days. Such an improvement. I recorded it. I want coming fast enough inside in my take away and I started to bow my wrist a little bit plus shorten my back swing. It was GLORIOUS!!!!

[@BloodySoup74]

That glove under the armpit and straightening of right leg reminds me of how Tom Seguto would want us to play from. Maybe disagree with so much weight forward but it works

[@CogornoGolf]

Lots of ways to do it!

[@jimspatz9211]

Great. Is there a "Steve" link?

[@CogornoGolf]

Here ya go: stevesierackigolf.com

[@henrymonster9926]

Eric, how would you reconcile this against someone like Mike Adam’s who suggests a high, mid, and low track for backswing based upon wing span?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! I would say if that is of interest to you and/or a player they should go ahead and see Mike and have him assist. He seems like a great teacher from afar! I have studied as much from every coach as I could over past 14-15 years of coaching. A good coach uses bits and pieces from everyone I think. Some things sound good in theory. Some things with in application. Not everything does both.

[@henrymonster9926]

@@CogornoGolf I completely agree, it is a system. What works for some doesn’t for others. I think too many people forget how derivative golf instruction is, it is constantly refining. Learn about you, learn great instruction, and practice.

[@debbieg8260]

Eric hits great ! Why change anything?? What does it matter what the back swing looks like?

[@CogornoGolf]

Just having fun trying to help as many golfers as we can!

[@nolesaz]

What is the next one you talked about at the end?

[@CogornoGolf]

Coming up soon! Thursday I believe

[@havenrab]

When has your backswing been an issue? It’s been pretty textbook since I’ve found u two years ago

[@CogornoGolf]

Always working on it!!! If I dont stay on top of practice easy for old habits to come out (wrist cup and arms lift) I have had that tendency since I was 15

[@debbieg8260]

thank you!!!!!! I just commented the same thing! Maybe its to just generate another video? I mean, they always need new content. Eric is my 'go-to' for golf lessons. He is easy to understand and easy on the eyes. LOL

[@316rms]

After watching this, I saw my left arm to low on the backswing causing me to actually “lift”my club. Thanks for the tip!

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure Rick!

[@316rms]

@@CogornoGolf Thanks Eric! After shooting 68 last week in a tournament, then shooting 86 yesterday in another event, at the same course, the only discernible difference I could see was the lowering on my left arm in the backswing.

[@TitleistGuy]

Gotta feel Matt Kuchar to avoid Furyk and to get back to neutral. We have the EXACT same problem … too lifty at times and push cut city.

[@CogornoGolf]

Lol 100%

[@anthonypane4711]

Aren’t you now steepening the shaft in transition from this position at P4?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Anthony! Nope! Shaft will still be more horizontal coming down than it was back (shallow)

[@gunnarjinx]

May i please ADD to this .... right elbow HAS to be tugged inwards for this move AND the club face to be closed enough ... my experience with those i assist on this matter is a wayyyy too strong elbow .... while the left elbow is aimed left/right ... that trailing elbow MUST BE tugged in to aim away/towards the body ... that glove would fall in the first 2 feet of the swing if not well tugged in at set up ;)))) (been my swing for 20 years = since i begin playing and boy have u been criticized for it) .... 2 hcp.... never had a lesson.... just did what was naturally comfortable for the body... good video ....

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the feedback and support, Gunnar!

[@Rd-bi7vr]

Can you take the club back by just chafing knee angles and extending chest vs other theory of one piece take away and arms get overly involved!

[@mikebarry7387]

Good video.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Mike!

[@bdyt]

Won't straightening the right leg tend to lead to a posture change if not careful? Always heard keep right knee flexed... And like the rest of us I'm sure we have way too many tips in our heads, 😩

[@CogornoGolf]

Haha! 99% of players I have seen measured LOSE FLEX (straighten) their trail leg in the backswing some. Some more, some less. The more you do it the more you can turn your hips. Us average folks need that!

[@bdyt]

@@CogornoGolf ugh, also heard to restrict hip turn to build torque.... Been chasing the answer for 20 years...😭

[@12poon]

Eric looks very close to S & T great stuff

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@randymarion2466]

Gotta luv Steve!

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@BLKMeSa]

That backswing is $$$. Perfectly on plane, but of course, here come the haters in the comments. There are many ways to get it done of course, but who would want to re-route the club on the downswing ala Justin Thomas who has been doing that his entire life? Too difficult in too short a time IMO.

[@CogornoGolf]

Lots of ways to do it for sure!

[@fasteddie328]

Who is Steve? Is he from the S&T camp?

[@CogornoGolf]

Steve Sieracki! He's awesome...on and off the range. He used to work with S&T when they they first started. He teaches out of NJ now and with us online! He's one of the most effective instructors I have ever spent time with.

[@Golfswingshirt]

awesome !!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you :)

[@johnhoward2481]

Thanks Eric. Fantastic information. There seems to be so much to remember.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it John!

[@garettdukette7308]

Your perfect backswing video shows your left elbow pointing down and then points out when you shallow. Looks like your elbow is pointed out the lower you have you have your left arm when your eliminating lift and adding depth.

[@CogornoGolf]

Gotta find a middle, Garett! And keep in mind that in that video I mention the EXAGGERATION required there to fix those who go too far out!

[@wallstreetoneil]

I understand this 'perfection' argument, it's just that when I look at the current Top 10 golfers in the world, (DJ, JT, Jon Rahm, Morikawa, Bryson, Schauffele, Cantlay, Koepka, Reed, Rory), ALL but Rory have slightly upright to very upright swings (Reed & Bryson would be the closest to in-line with their shoulders - but still above). Now, you can argue that #10 Rory has the best Driver swing and maybe he should be the target for emulation, but the high hands, shut face & playing that fade seem to be the way to make $$$.

[@wallstreetoneil]

@Cad Pro I could add Jack & Tiger as well if that makes you feel better. On the PGA Tour, I see no one except Kuchar have a swing plane as flat as the shoulder line. If you have any kind of athletic body with decent-sized shoulders and chest muscles, it's a very non-athletic position to be in. There's a reason the long hitters on tour are not in this position.

[@wallstreetoneil]

@Cad Pro don't let the facts of actual real golf swings of people who play for a living and that have won most of the majors in history affect your opinion that a swing where your left arm stays along your shoulder line as being not a good way to make a living golfing - you can go watch Eric's swing analysis of Viktor Hovland where he calls it the best swing on tour if you want his opinion on flat on plane unathletic swings

[@wallstreetoneil]

@Cad Pro Major winners ranked by most Majors: Nicklaus - Upright Tiger - Upright Hagen - Upright Hogan - on plane Player - on plane Watson - Upright Palmer - Flat Snead - Upright Sarazen - Upright Jones - on plane Varden - on plane Faldo - Upright Phil - Upright Trevino - Upright And when you look at it, the only guys who were on-plane were a much older generation of players (Hogan, Player, Jones, Varden) with Palmer, the only top golfer in history, also older, with a swing under the shoulder plane - but Palmer had an insanely steep shoulder swing plane so some of this was his incredible flexibility and almost bizarre bend at the waist creating what looked like flat swing. All modern golfers on this list who have won multiple majors have swing planes above, and sometimes well above the shoulder plane - especially those that hit it a long way.

[@wallstreetoneil]

@Cad Pro I'm swinging 2 clubs for a strength & Flex workout in the middle of winter - I'm not hitting a ball. Flying right elbow - see Jack's swing. Right Leg off the ground too early? - see Justin Thomas's feet (they're in the air). Hips dead? - they're about 45-degrees open at impact. I'm 52, I didn't play for 18 years with injury, I'm now a 4 handicap now back for 18 months to the game, and my driver swing speed at 114mph up from 95 when I started. And 25 years ago, before I was injured, I beat Pro Brian Henniger when he was in my 4-some in a Pro-am. You?

[@rayk5649]

@Cad Pro Dude, 👌👌 These are the same Golf "Guru's" giving un-solicited advice on the driving range, to players BETTER than them! Hes the one who wants to know if we are playing from the "tips"😂😂

[@ptnpharmd]

Those are not Eric’s issues lol . But it is a good demo of those common problem !

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you for watching!!

[@debbieg8260]

the more I over analyze my swing, the worse it is. When I relax, sip on a beer, and just have fun, I hit great

[@CogornoGolf]

Whatever works best....keep it simple if you can!!! :)

[@flahgdoe4558]

I guess Justin Thomas is an exception to the rule. Dude has arms higher than Snoop Dog

[@CogornoGolf]

For sure! Lots of ways to do it---some easier than others for most!

[@markfitzpatrick360]

Gold 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Mark!

[@toneyo4794]

This is some Ben Hogan sh*t right here. Nice!

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@nkstucci9664]

Does Steve have a channel? What’s his last name?

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes! Steve Sieracki Here's the link to his KZbin channel: kzbin.info

[@stephenmcwilliams7861]

This was liking a Ferrari mechanic tuning a Ferrari race car.

[@CogornoGolf]

Lol love it

[@tighecrovetti2844]

3:18 I feel attacked.....

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@desmondmoss]

whos the instructor ?

[@CogornoGolf]

Steve Sieracki! He teaches out of New Jersey and with us over at cogornogolf.com!

[@mikerodrick2430]

Hi Eric; I believe that you already know what you're being told. You're basically telling him what to tell you by asking a question you already know the answer to. Not a criticism, just an observation. I also saw you doing a video with a S&T method teacher & was wondering why. Was concerned you were switching methods. Be Well!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for the feedback, Mike! Always trying to provide valuable content to help people swing it, hit it and play better!

[@joevelte4252]

That seems like a flat one plane backswing.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Joe! Sure could be--depends on how you define those terms! I like to see the lead arm ON or slightly ABOVE shoulder plane for most players. That allows them to be deep enough to have swing path from inside but also get butt of club far enough away from ball for enough speed/power!

[@adamcurtis2596]

Steve pushes way to much of having a flat backswing. Go look at the best players...left arm slight above shoulder plane is where u want to be. Kuchar is one of a handful who can play flat...be careful. And Steve 's shorted follow thru on every club is absolutely incorrect way to follow thru.

[@Align500pro]

Think it's just to stop the ball from starting a PUSH..?

[@Align500pro]

@Cad Pro I've not long started swinging around myself low, rather than high and the pulling the toilet chain..with a good tempo, I'm hitting the ball more solid than anything..👍👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey @Adam! Thanks for your feedback man! Lots of ways to get it done! I like to see the lead arm ON or slightly ABOVE shoulder plane for most players. That allows them to be deep enough to have swing path from inside but also get butt of club far enough away from ball for enough speed/power!

[@Jimeye777]

@@CogornoGolf Well said!! Excellent!!

[@thesquatch9363]

@Cad Pro He's obviously a nice guy and takes time to answer questions and respond. Quit being a douche.

[@thomba02]

This reminds me a lot of the first time I had a lesson that fixed a lot of my beginner issues. Still one of the best concepts that has worked for me.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!