The 3 Worst Backswing Mistakes

[@drdenkovski]

Love this kind of content! Straight to the point and not 5 minutes of prefacing

[@jaybee4190]

Yes...#1 mistake of all content creators.

[@tommurnane5362]

I think that’s one of the best aspect of all Matt’s videos is his ability to get right into the content and it still feels fluid and well produced. Great job!

[@Devlins10]

Love it!

[@Bawkzers]

The way you explain things is so much more helpful and easier to understand than other instructors. I like how you broke down what each body part should do in the whole backswing sequence. This should help me a lot. Thanks.

[@brianminnotte9688]

Been a follower for a while now, since the early TXG days.....you can really see the growth in your own swing as well as knowledge of the overall mechanics! Love the content

[@riz87]

This is gold, Matt. Been playing for 3 years and obsessed with learning and improving. You’ve helped me gain tremendous speed with your videos. This one particularly has helped me figure out a problem with my swing that I’ve been trying to diagnose for a long time. Keep up the great content!

[@ericbradner6986]

The second mistake is very similar to what Matt identified as my problem in a one-on-one online lesson I did with him shortly after Golf Liberty launched, and working on this has been a HUGE help in terms of consistency for me. One issue I struggled with after our lesson - and I’m not a coach by any means; this isn’t advice, just sharing something I found in case it’s food for thought for others: I also had a relatively strong grip, and after making this swing fix, the grip was a problem. I was delivering a very closed club face - no loft, big hooks. Neutralizing that grip has helped a ton, but it was a must. There was just no way this could have worked for me without a more neutral grip. Sometimes I still struggle with hooks, but can pretty quickly identify myself letting that grip drift back toward the overly strong side as the cause. Love this video, Matt. Great stuff.

[@mitchschwartz71]

Interesting, I did a similar lesson with wrist conditions and haven't had any issues with grip. I have a bit of a stronger grip but nothing crazy. I can tell at this point that when I hook or over-hook the ball it's entirely because I let out the angles I've been trying to build and get handsy. Where if I'm able to keep the bowed wrist it actually neutralizes my flight. I think that's because my body reacts to it in a positive manner knowing it doesn't need to make compensations. And I really struggle to have a flat wrist, so I do bow it a decent amount and try to keep it bowed through impact, otherwise I regress into my old mechanics.

[@ericbradner6986]

@@mitchschwartz71 I actually just went back and watched the video you did with Matt because it definitely applies to me as well. One thing I noticed - and this is something I probably need to book another lesson to work on - is my club face is more closed throughout the backswing and transition than yours is. But totally, dumping my angles and getting handy is 100% my other problem! Been trying and trying to stop doing that and Matt’s got me as close as I’ve ever been to eliminating that tendency. Still tends to happen when I really try to go after one … and also now, this time of year, because it’s hard to get outside and practice in the Chicago area so things get rusty!

[@mitchschwartz71]

@@ericbradner6986 Yea, and I'm sure I still don't do it totally right. I've always struggled with the logo to the back camera feeling even when bowing the wrist. My best swings and contact are when I pause at the top once I've built that structure and then when I finish shoulder high and pretend I've got the hangar on. I half want to make that my regular swing it's been so good compared to a full swing.

[@johnseo5525]

First time: my wife overhears this video and asks me to send the link! Another great lesson.

[@GolfLiberty]

Thank you!

[@mhusiak]

I moved from Toronto to Calgary a few years ago and I just started my first lessons with a local pro. Everything you spoke about in this video is also being taught by my instructor. Working on these fundamentals has made significant improvements to my ball striking. I no longer feel I need to move to stronger lofted clubs to get more distance and I can keep playing my 12-year old AP2s while getting the distance and ball flight I want. If I was still living in Toronto I would definitely be coming to you for lessons, Matt. You are truly knowledgeable.

[@TheyCallMeMrNobody]

Thank you Matt for not just explaining what to do but why to do it and demonstrating good and bad examples.

[@pauld.103]

Easily one of the BEST instruction videos! Incredible detail, and very easy to see and understand. Clearly deeply analyzed and gifted instructor.

[@jacktilou1107]

Thank you very much Matt for taking the time to make and share this video. I've probably watched over 1,000 videos on this subject, and this is the first time I've seen one that really explains the cause and effect of errors made during the backswing and their effect on the overall swing plane. This is one of the best vidéo I've seen.

[@garygarcia9045]

best instructional videos I've come across. Tks Matt

[@poohbear4130]

Keep it coming Matt, looking forward to these type of videos because our brains can only absorb so much!

[@seanconlon182]

Matt this is one of the best explanations that I've seen, the demonstration helps hugely. Best wishes from Ireland

[@shawnsmith1439]

Excellent points Matt! You express your thoughts well. Love the hockey stick idea. It’s a great way to loosen up tight shoulders and lower back….especially for old guys like me😂

[@jonstyles1811]

This an all time video for the golf swing. So good Matt. ❤

[@peterfrench4865]

Finally someone who hits from the other side ! Great content and straight to the point.

[@emmanuelenasello7307]

Great content and demonstration Matt - thanks so much. You are a natural when it comes to teaching and I especially appreciate you are targeting golfers who have pretty sound fundamentals but are having difficulty reaching another level; for example, breaking 80 more often. Keep up the excellent work and look further to future videos.

[@RayzTeeZ]

Your content really is top tier, some of the best on golf KZbin.

[@FogoFeno]

Great video, thanks for explaining what good vs bad looks like and what the result of the bad ends up with. Look forward to practicing with this in mind!

[@MrBraz33]

12:30 God damn thank you Matt this is exactly what I needed to hear I have been struggling with driver on and off contact/speed and launch since I came back from injury the other year, and this is exactly how i would describe how i feel with my lead arm and elbow where it feels like I can't turn and keep it straight enough it only seems to bother me as the clubs get longer. I will have to try this trail arm movement out to improve that. Thanks for the good vid Matt, and also do you plan on selling any online swing analysis in the future I know it would be pretty difficult in terms of the time it would take up.

[@GolfLiberty]

Not sure what I’ll be doing online but I’ll keep everyone posted

[@mikehill06]

great video and explanation. one of the best descriptions of the backswing I have seen.

[@BenDuffmen]

I was stacking on my front foot a ton on my irons. Took some of these drills to the course and shot one off my personal best in terrible weather and went -3 on the par 5s. Can't wait to work on this more this year and see how low I can go.

[@dzygoter]

Absolute gem of a video. So much appreciated! Going straight to the range when the snow melts.

[@philb7942]

Simply brilliant. I've got all of those faults to some degree. Really helpful. Thanks.

[@michaelr9397]

Great video subject, especially the explanation of what to do with your wrists. I have been struggling with this for a while now. Cheer's.

[@denissonsing8632]

I've got all these 3 issues. It's nice to see I am not alone, and you made a great video pointing at them. Now I need to work and try to correct them . Easier to say than done. Thanks Matt

[@TeeboxxGolfandGear]

Great video. Good tips and perfect length.

[@gooseGoose-et1wl]

one of the very best coaches on You tube ...thanks Matt !

[@JJ-un8li]

Good to see Matty boy making a video again this helped a lot I’ve been struggling with take away

[@Digiphex]

If you come to North Carolina let me know. I need these lessons.

[@tomcoles8901]

Great Content Matt, so hard to find good coaching for lefties! Will be going out tomorrow to try some of these drills as I definitely feel like I am guilty of points one and three!

[@claybell3430]

Great video. Two questions, is there a right and wrong distance of hands above feet to ball? And, is it bad to have a shallow backswing? That is, I can only seem to get my hands to shoulder height and not so much above.

[@p1miguel999]

Greetings from Dallas Texas Matty!! when are you coming back mi amigo?? thank you for the lesson Matt. i see alot of my 30 plus years of mistakes in this video. Ready to work on correcting them all. makes sense when broken down in the way you do. your awesome sir

[@tuckitin2101]

Great content Matt, would love more of this.

[@MC-uk4my]

very useful content for advanced golfers.

[@jackbowman4788]

Well done Matt-love your teaching videos

[@7777mantle]

Really good video it helps that you show the common mistakes then make a swing making that mistake. Followed with a swing doing it correctly. Love your content

[@AllForeOneGolf]

Matty, i know you dont need the content, however, you explain things so well. It would be cool if your viewers could send you video with you breaking down their swing. Could be a fun weekly educational series.

[@pigpigpiggies3527]

Incredible explanation Matt!

[@jkidster]

Thanks for this Matt! A great guide of the instruction you provided me when I came to visit. This will be bookmarked for ever! (BTW... when I do it, it works great! Work in progress)

[@Nick-hh5ev]

whenever my ball flight starts feeling inefficient I come back to this video and it helps a ton

[@mbrodeur86]

Yeah I'm saving this one! Most of my faults and how to fix in 1 swing video. Thank you Matt! :)

[@MichaelHealey-x7n]

Another great video. And I feel like at least some of this is directed specifically at me.

[@waynethomas9957]

Another great video thanks Matt ❤

[@pipebliss]

Great video, Matt. Thanks for the awesome lesson.

[@braincramp1000]

As a lefty who does all 3 things wrong, this was awesome! Thanks Matt!

[@timboodram7436]

This weekend I started working on adjusting my backswing and stance to make my swing less steep, so this video on a Monday morning is really timely

[@pottsyweb]

Who’s the young beardless whippersnapper on the channel 😂 great timing with this vid, as a tucked rear elbow is what I’m fighting… keep ‘em coming mate 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@Fjordo11]

Thank Matt, great content lately!

[@robdetweiler6853]

The first issue you talked about is exactly what I do. Thanks for the drill on helping it.

[@scottjoslin4660]

Great lesson

[@matt_sallie]

Great video Matt 👍

[@josephcouture8281]

I'm in a bit of a mind melt. Did you just completely diagnose my swing in the first 5 minutes? I've watched countless videos and I felt like you were speaking directly to me and my heinous swing. I've watched the video 3 times already and I'm in my office with a bar on my back

[@IPv6Freely]

This is great, Matty. That "fake turn" actually looks a LOT like me. Definitely going to add a bar to the garage sim kit and work on better turns.

[@RJDyer16]

Great video, Matt!

[@kenmorbey676]

Great video Matt what are your thoughts on carrying Driver at full length and Mini Driver? My Brnr Copper Mini seems to have killed 3 wood for me at least till I improve enough to be confident with 3 wood off fairway. Currently 12 handicap and ve confident with 7 wood but nervous about even 5 wood at 17.5 degrees off the floor.

[@GolfLiberty]

Often a good idea - depending on the player's speed/delivery yes it can make a really good 3 wood replacement as most people only hit 3 wood off the tee anyway

[@mikecook8059]

Great video, nice work Matt!

[@mikecook8059]

I have one question. You seem to indicate the weight shaft should take the front shoulder over to your back foot but I was under the impression that letting your head slide backward this distance was to be avoided. Could you please explain further?? Thanks!

[@Mark-u9h4l]

The lead shoulder to trail foot is a really easy and great reference

[@gerardprendergast7016]

Excellent Matt

[@MrExpensive]

Any prosendr videos in the pipe?

[@paulmoscicki2038]

Matt, thank you for protecting me from myself. Please keep these coming.

[@CKGolfer]

Do you have any similar tips for starting the transition? I'm an early extender.

[@GolfLiberty]

It’s possible that some of these reasons are the source of why you need to early extend

[@CKGolfer]

@@GolfLiberty In a practice session this weekend, I discovered just that. Thanks.

[@JHOLE21]

Hey Matty, would you be opposed to doing another lesson series with Scott Cowx or someone similar? I loved those series and the amount of stuff everyone learns is insane.

[@CKGolfer]

Excellent Matty!

[@jays490]

The weight on the back heel is something I’ve been working on. Def going to try it with a hockey stick

[@douglasmuise5644]

Thank you Matt

[@leftyduffer]

I'm trying to work on getting more turn, less steep. Closing my stance is helping on the driver and fairways.

[@todpharis4996]

I have a swing weight question Matt. TSi3, Tensei 1k Pro White 50G TX (60 grams), standard length. I added a Jumbo grip (which I love and decreases hand pain) and now it is C6.5 but the overall weight is 359 G so I do not feel I can add 10-12 grams of lead tape to head to get back to D2 ish. Any thoughts how to fix this, or am I bound to remove the 80Gram grip? I do hit it ok but get the odd issue with face control, but that could be my caveman swing :)

[@GolfLiberty]

I'd get a lightweight jumbo grip, I believe Jumbomax makes something in the 50g range.

[@seanjob8252]

First view, first like. Keep up the great work Matt

[@matthewlemon9282]

I been keeping that trail Arm connected to torso for whole swing and thinking it kept dispersion tighter. No wonder not getting any better lol😂. Will work on all these things

[@arsalansyed3619]

Thank you

[@chrisp7729]

All 3 mistakes describe my backswing perfectly. Have some work to do before the season starts.

[@ZhaustEzine]

This is actually pretty brilliant

[@BucketListGolf]

Great pointers Matt… So you’re telling me to do the exact opposite of my golf swing… got it! 😊😂

[@Gafgarion852]

Semi-unrelated... will you be doing any more content on putting or chipping?

[@GolfLiberty]

yes for sure, likely in-season

[@ben1ben2ben1]

Matt has the smoothest tempo on youtube

[@StanislavAleshin]

More content, Matt. Please.

[@booger65man]

Wish you would have talked about those who roll the club too far inside and across the line at the top.

[@patrickbigras5232]

This is good coaching.

[@pngo2017]

In regards to the maintain the width at the top and through the downswing 14:45, wouldn't this make it more difficult to lessen the swing arch or generate lag in the downswing or am I misunderstanding this feel? I've been seeing the golfers trying to tuck in their trail elbow closer to the body in the downswing all this time.

[@GolfLiberty]

Downswing arc will be inside (narrower) than backswing arc, but a lot of players are getting excessively narrow so they need to feel this

[@JasonMote7]

Such a great KZbin channel

[@hack.nicklaus]

I had the first issue, wasn't really turning and was more of a weak pivot, started exaggerating a proper turn and instantly path neutralised and eradicated the swipey right miss

[@griff_again]

Geese your good, Matt!

[@peterfrench4865]

Like to see “how to” shot shaping from your side

[@stefan-t--]

absolute diamonds

[@skylercutsforth8595]

Dang, really looks like the turn in the backswing to your back leg would create a swaying action and head movement that would be inconsistent no?

[@GolfLiberty]

it's a drill so it looks more exaggerated than it would end up being

[@skylercutsforth8595]

@@GolfLiberty yeah was thinking that but you'd still create movement? or are you saying you'd have the feeling of weight shift since more of your parts are on that side but spine and head are still stationary?

[@stefan-t--]

@@skylercutsforth8595 it depends on the person but its ok for the head to move off of the ball a little bit, if you're working hard to keep your head perfectly still then most likely you're going to end up tilting your head toward the target, which is not what you want. most people are going to benefit from feeling like the head moves away from the target a tiny bit

[@commanderchair]

cool

[@firstname2072]

You know what’s mad about KZbin golf. One pro says the exact opposite to another about the”perfect swing” 😂

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

👏...👏...👏...

[@kenk4764]

Deja Vu

[@miket.3248]

Yeah hang, I think I have a hocky stick in my closet. Funny. great video

[@kilianloganellis298]

*PromoSM* ✌️

[@jessiekruse7627]

Matt, need some putting help!!

[@BLKMeSa]

I like your channel Matt, and you were great with TXG, but this is terrible information. Your position demo at 3:29 makes you look like a 30 hcp (which I know you are not). Awful advice. Please stop propagating these terrible "tips" based solely on your opinion. No instructor worth their salt would advocate for those positions. Your head and lead shoulder should not sway back over your back foot. Talk to instructors that use Gears and have actually measured hundreds of tour professionals. All the data is there for you to see; how the legs, hips, spine, shoulders, and head turn, tilt, and extend throughout the swing. Apart from some outliers like Rocco Mediate and his uneducated teacher, Jimmy Ballard, no pro swings like you are demonstrating. The head shouldn't go down and foward on the backswing, not for an iron, and especially not for a driver, in fact, it should stay fairly stable and centered (the ball position changes, of course). On the downswing with an iron, the head can dip a bit and the initial move with the front knee, hip, shoulder will go down and forward for some compression to move the lowpoint more forward. I'm just curious, why do you insist on keeping your rear leg flexed throughout the backswing? This is not an attack, just observations and questions. Keep up the great work and channel! Thanks.

[@GolfLiberty]

It's a drill, so it looks more exaggerated than it would be, obviously no-one needs to sway that much away from the target. People who stay way too forward side biased need to feel that exaggerated position to neutralize what they're doing. And I'm not trying to keep my rear leg flexed it's just a bad habit I have. The rear leg should straighten slightly if pressure is moving well into the backswing.

[@BLKMeSa]

@@GolfLiberty Sounds good! Your swing is looking good and you have plenty of power. There are always things to work on for us all! Thanks.

[@MM-tn3br]

absolutely gold! much respect. Matt talks the talk and walks the walk. He isn't like those other douchebugs that put out garbage just as a clickbait. Matt also has a great effortless swing at over 120mph.

[@keenonleblanc9269]

Great video Matt!