Swing Through Low Hands for Better Impact - STOP HITTING BEHIND THE GOLF BALL

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Best strike with ease… will you try this?

[@John-zk9hh]

Alex, Your golf instruction is first class

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Why thank you kindly 💪🏌️‍♂️

[@scottscot5734]

Warning! Long comment, lol. When u said at around the 4:45 mark...that it feels good to straighten the arms back out, but makes it more difficult as the hips turn. BINGO! I always thought in order to simplify the mechanics, just return the arms/hands to the position at address. People tell me I have a pretty swing and I hit it pretty good but...I struggle with consistent accuracy. I couldn't see it in tutorial vids. I think because when the instructor would imitate casting, flipping, etc.; it was always soo pronounced that I'd say "that's not me, thats obvious!" However, you are the first to show or speak to the subtle flaw I was making. You didn't make a big dramatic gesture. Thank you! Thank you. That crucial moment when you square the club in my opinion is the real magic ingredient. Squaring it longer doesn't require so much timing. Gotta tell you. I just got back from the range. I'll admit its just one session, hasnt been course tested. However, the results were great. Just subscribed.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well I'm glad to help display it how you needed! Keep at it and keep us posted:)

[@drnaveedahmadkhan]

Thanks

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

👍

[@johndiez8390]

Thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thank you kindly!! Cheers!

[@Hkjoechan1]

谢谢！

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

👍🏌️‍♂️

[@ewew965]

Dude!! I watched this video with my buddy and we had DOUBLE the amount of birdies we typically do THANKS!!!!!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Bloody brilliant! Well done!! Hopefully other lessons can help get more more often

[@jimschmidt9159]

Alex I saw your short video on the low hands a few days ago and it was exactly what I was looking for as I’ve been working to move my low point forward and hit the ball then the turf. I hit balls today after a few reps of the low hands and I was hitting more consistently than ever. Loving your videos as I watched several more and now I’m not strangling the club either(supple hands and wrists) which is making my swing so much more effortless. This video described me perfectly with getting the right elbow into the body but then getting stuck and having no room. Can’t wait to try the low hands half swing at the range tomorrow. Thanks for the great lessons

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Bloody brilliant to hear! Well done and keep at it!! Remember you got to focus and release to target ;)

[@basilsmith6545]

Keep your hands low. Unbelievable what that phrase in itself did to shut down my flipping and instantly got me following through Great stuff bro. Thanks for helping me make golfing simple!!!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Boom! Exactly the goal my friend!

[@Luke17441]

Alex, I love watching your videos. I follow them all, never miss one! You're my favourite!! Thanks a lot!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

I appreciate that and glad to hear they resonate 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@Luke17441]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf 🙂

[@DarrenBayton909]

Amazing drill, this is what i've practiced for the past 2 years, all about that through motion, and that lower swing position.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Delighted to hear it! Cheers!

[@hkb1467]

Very natural and thoughtful approach to the individual swing - thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Delighted to hear it as that’s the goal!

[@nodogno]

Great lesson! My swing thought for today at the range was BACK and THROUGH and my swing was the absolute best ever with the best results. I take it to the course tomorrow.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great job! Let us know how it goes Dave!

[@thomasluhman6317]

I tend to straighten up a bit as I try to hit it longer, which kill the contact etc. This really helps. Thanks

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It should do yes! Let us know how it goes

[@tonylawrence5117]

Perfect politeness! “Maybe you are more experienced in life...” 👍

[@28russ]

I try to concentrate on short backswing/ long follow through as my only swing thought lately. And as Bruce Lee said " Be water my friend, be water".

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Bruce knew his stuff ;) it’s still good to have committed intent through. Not so much about long as that can lead to sloppy swings.

[@mikeparishy]

great clip ,,ty-and keep them coming

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thanks and will do!

[@pauladamson8684]

Hi Alex, First time I’ve watched you and I can say I’m impressed by your simple explanation of what can be sometimes technically difficult.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Welcome and glad you’re with us. Thank you kindly 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@foreverlifegolf]

I've practiced in the pool . I like the push water imagery....paddles for hands in the pool for greater resistance...traction is problem but counteracted by scissor/reverse kick with legs. Good Stuff!! So many teachers make this game complex and truncated "Flow" lol

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That’s excellent to hear!! Great training indeed:) thanks for letting us know and hopefully other lessons we have keep the flow going for you :)

[@Uofmdoc]

Good work Alex. I like your lower third drill.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It’s a good one! Foundation

[@brianflannery3469]

Hi Alex I love your lessons. The one on the use of the right elbow has made a huge difference in my game . I am a senior but athletic . Thx Brian

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent to hear! Keep at it:)

[@Andyvg99]

Perfect lesson for me. Thanks.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Super. Hope it helps you

[@danielwenderlich3438]

Best explanation I have heard!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Good to hear!

[@TaiHuynh-ln1mo]

Thank you 👍!!!!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

You’re welcome!

[@家光徐]

I really like the video very much. It is quite fun as well as useful for me to practice based on your instruction. Thanks a lot.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thank you ! Please tell us after you practice how you do

[@russquick7899]

Good simple lesson that makes all kind of sense, especially for older gents.. Stay safe.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thanks, you too! I'm sorry to be so late in responding.. sometimes they get lost as get hundreds a day:( Anyway, thank you. Very much and hope others we have help too

[@back9design]

Great drill. Thanks. Love the new graphics too!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Appreciated that and let us know how it goes for you

[@The_Norse_Hunk]

The biggest thing that helped me understand this concept (credit to Mike Malaska....) is that gravity is pulling the club head toward the ground when you swing. It's even more the faster the swing. I always chunked out, got into some bad habits. Starting to pull out of it, but it's difficult. Your channel is just fantastic and I will try to work these lessons into the range.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

I don’t know much of his methods but sounds good! I appreciate the kind words and glad it resonated! Keep at it

[@kennethsplaine1149]

Great visual to work on!! Thanks :-)

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Hope it helps!

[@philfackler3312]

Great drill

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Just saw this sorry! We have better ones for you :)

[@markcordwell2035]

that is totally me l've been trying to get through the ball rather than hit at it but this is not right either,not easy this golf,🙃 love the channel.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

We have others that can help for sure! Release and try opening feet

[@kennyg63]

Just tried this and it was excellent

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well that is great to hear! Keep at it :)

[@maurocapovilla5208]

Bravo bravo bravo!!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

🏌️‍♂️💪⛳️

[@frankmclaughlin9373]

Excellent instruction I have learned that leaving my eyes on the with a committed they swing encourages full finish. If you agree could you do a lesson about eye placement they the swing thanks

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Hi frank. We have one video where we help the low point strike and pivot of swing by closing one eye. But wil do one on eye placement. Where have you been looking? Might have been a typo in the swing

[@frankmclaughlin9373]

The Art of Simple Golf looking at 10 o’clock drawing quite few head with small tilt to target side as per one of your previous video lessons

[@bits4golf]

Yes

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

🏌️‍♂️💪

[@stevengarten9159]

This is very helpful. Wrists when do they release?

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Past the ball feel

[@johnschwartz1536]

Excellent video Alex! I will definitely be trying this move in order to keep away those "fat shots."

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Good to hear it!

[@alancarter6624]

I’m liking the smooth short swing Alex. It’s the finish which is poor for me- I can’t seem to get my body to straighten up like yours. It looks like I’m pushing the ball still. I’ll need to video myself a bit more perhaps

[@patmarilyndanna1920]

That helps me from trying to stay “ behind” the ball too much which only seems to result in spinning out!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Yes exactly!

[@Danny.A665]

Very timely, fatted a few at the weekend 👍

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

I'm sorry to be so late in responding.. sometimes they get lost as get hundreds a day:( Anyway, thank you and hope it helped and hope others we have help too

[@mahendrajasubhojani6374]

Great-

[@pbode1]

Useful video. After working on my AoA exclusively for a while I sensed that this made me hitting at the ball too much. As always with this funny old game at some point the better AoA was sort of drilled better into my swing so I didn't really have to think much about it, I found that the best way to get rid of hitting 'at' the ball too much was focusing on hitting the top speed of my swing after the ball. Does that make sense as well? Not sure if it does, I fear I am terribly feel based. (PS: I already have low hands, and am able to keep the trail elbow close to my chest, which was a tip I picked up from a golf magazine years ago way before KZbin got loose on channels like these). PPS: 'being more experienced in life'..... LOL

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Ah, the funny old game of golf! It's all about finding what works best for you. Keep swinging and don't be afraid to try new things! Thanks for your insights too

[@davidharrington8524]

I get this. Simple. My question is where to position the ball in your stance depending on the club. Can you help ?

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

I'm sorry to be so late in responding.. sometimes they get lost as get hundreds a day:( Anyway, as rule, ball below left chest with irons... further near toes driver. And alter stance width

[@gordonlove7717]

Always a key issue for me that I go back to if strike isn't quite right.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Yep and hope this helps refine that go to :)

[@LeinonenHannu]

Very interesting because Milo is talking about this same move in "be better golf". I mean today!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

:)

[@wmng733]

Good tactics

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad you think so!

[@frankcanzanella6753]

Alex today at the driving range I practiced your idea of keeping the butt of the club pointing towards my stomach , for as long as possible on the backswing. Doing that makes it not possible to be keeping the right elbow by my right side. I hit 80-90 golf balls with just my driver, 3 wood, and 5 wood. Maybe 5-7 we’re tired poor strikes of the golf ball. But most importantly I found a comfort zone with my driver 3&5 woods. Almost entirely the strikes had a draw. Maybe now I can work on a fade.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent well done!

[@brianflannery3469]

I would love to see you do one on hybrids. Thx.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Will do. Anything in particular?

[@TrianWolfe]

Awesome 👌

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thanks!

[@williehumbert5321]

By opening the lead foot does that cause a pull shot?

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It shouldn’t if you release correctly

[@ChildoftheMostHigh1]

I dont worry about the elbow tuck in the downswing. I just make sure i dont have a flying elbow at the top of the backswing and it is a shallow swing.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Sounds good to me 🏌️‍♂️

[@notatarget3216]

what kind of simulator do you use please?thx

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

This was Optishot. Now it’s Full swing kit or GC quad

[@notatarget3216]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf thx man!appreciate!

[@marcussheldon9220]

Hi what is the right elbow doing ? always told to keep it slightly bent through impact. also would this not make you release club head to soon and releasing the lag too . '

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

No. Not if your intent is through and straightening past the ball. The elbow will be a little bent at impact but also depends on rotation and spine tilt too.

[@hermanecheverri9849]

You are right, that is me

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Hope it helps!

[@1cleandude]

Really good lesson Alex but wishing you would have addressed the connection of left arm at and after impact (swing left/follow the arc) not allowing the hands to swing to the target! Don’t get me wrong you have an awesome channel! Cheers!🙏

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Cheers! We have other videos that cover that. Try not to do too many things in one video and this already focused on set up changes and general feels

[@harleytowler9187]

I am right hand and arm dominant. at 82 yrs. old might be hard to change to lead arm dominant. I am starting golf one more time after being away. Weak and slow. need help. thx. Harley.

[@stevenboyd2506]

Alex, thanks for guiding me to this video ! It is exactly what I needed. Fantastic !

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@teddythodo3302]

This has been my battle for years

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well I hope this gets you a little closer to winning that one:)

[@johnlindquist589]

Love your lessons they are great!❤plus your are very handsome!!

[@sf-dc2dl]

That was me!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Hope for not much longer !

[@dagruffoloe829]

Where do you work out of for lessons?

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

In Louisville KY right now. Couple of facilities and courses

[@dagruffoloe829]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf wow ....... I had this notion you were in England. Unfortunately a bit far to travel from Buckinghamshire but loving the on line stuff. Working here on impact alongside your video. Strange getting used to the low hands stuff but think I’m getting there. Shot best round this year over the weekend -1 ........ best I’ve hit it since back from lockdown.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

@@dagruffoloe829 I do pop over now and again. So will be emailing and letting folks know. Keep at it

[@dagruffoloe829]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf thanks for that. Be interested to know when your over

[@billschwartz9128]

When do the wrists hinge and unhinge?

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

If you have supple wrists and feel the weight of the club... the should do it when they need to. Also, go to our channel and search for wrist hinge lesson.

[@puttipongchavapong1994]

"Going through", to where? Forward or Left side?

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It’s on an arc towards the target

[@puttipongchavapong1994]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Thank you for your replied , sorry that my first question is not clear enough. For me wording "Going through" can be separated in 2 motions; 1.) The Body: going toward the target as your answered above. 2.) The club path: need to go along the "Arc", which means going "Left" of the target after impacted. Did my understanding above are correct? (Sorry to bothering you, but I asking for benefit of all your follower. Because many people are confusing the wording "Going Through". They tried to send the club path to the target and end up with pushed slice (in case of passive hand) and duck hook (in case of active hand). So, I think wording "Going through" is a bit dangerous.

[@suuduong3779]

👍

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

🏌️‍♂️

[@saralean5516]

Merci !

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

De rien

[@rajupatel2954]

Nice l think I am going to win club championship

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

You go for it!

[@nhatube69]

that's me

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

I'm sorry to be so late in responding.. sometimes they get lost as get hundreds a day:( Anyway, thank you. Very much and hope others we have help too

[@AlexK5912]

Great video but I can’t translate this when the dumb ball is there 😧

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That's golf. Remember to focus and react to target more so

[@deeterfly]

Oh, thats me alright. That is why I am here.

[@anthonyv3732]

100% me lol

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Hopefully not for much longer ;)

[@robertsemple5400]

He looks and even sounds like Justin Rose.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Justin Rose sounds like me :) I'm 1 year older lol

[@libsrcrazy9634]

You’re not a bad looking dude

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

😝

[@sheldonberg125]

Golf instructors spend way too much time talking about what’s wrong or what not to do and not much time on what’s right and what to do.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Sometimes I do. Mostly it’s about the feel. But it’s crucial to know why something is happening and indeed if this lesson applies to oneself.

[@ald7688]

!!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

🏌️‍♂️👍

[@lilalinux1596]

So many words

[@tdueces]

This tip is literally anti -Hogan... I love your videos, but you can't contradict Mr Hogan

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Very very few have swung like hogan with consistent success. He was of a certain stature and had his own physical limitations as well. Of course it’s a great swing but it’s not an easy one for part timers to replicate to good effect in my experience

[@tdueces]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf that's fair

[@CCHRISTOF]

Please stop jabbering and get to the point! A shorter video to the point would be better.

[@hardyenterprise]

This is not instant coffee..LOL Slow brewed.......

[@CCHRISTOF]

@@hardyenterprise true, and the advice is good, but never get to the end without fast forward.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

😀

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

😀

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

We vary lengths of videos... the longer ones are to ensure it's right for the golfer when thinking do i need this.. and the why and how to apply etc. Hope we have some quicker ones that help

[@yoonfahchim720]

Thanks

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

No problem🏌️‍♂️👍

[@noeldunn6911]

Thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thank you kindly and hope this nudged you towards where you want to be

[@saralean5516]

Merci !

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thank you again!