I have no idea how people aim without an intermediate target but they do. Think this is possibly the best video you’ve done as EVERY golfer struggles with alignment. You see the PGA TOUR PROS checking there’s during warm ups and if it’s good enough for them it definitely is for me 😂
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob, and I agree, that intermediate target is key
@tonydandrea57152 жыл бұрын
Chris I really think you’re one of the best instructors out there. You do an incredible job explaining on each of your videos. The detail you get into regarding the clubs such as the face design of a club and it’s impact is a tremendous help. Thank you for putting these out there.
@simonwhite28903 жыл бұрын
Brilliant explanation as ever Chris. I think I simply forget to check properly during a round, particularly when I get tired.
@Evo03042 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I'm 64 just started playing golf, have played A-grade cricket for years, and played sport most of my life, but for the life of me I could never figure out why I couldn't align my golf swing. Tomorrow I'm going to put all these tips into the practice and let's see what happens...it was seriously doing my head in. Thank you
@PatrickEmmett-op6dp Жыл бұрын
Great help to me a 17 handicapper trying to go lower, I do the little shuffle. I putting your left arm in at address or does it close off alignment. Thank you so much Chris your explanation is so good I try all your things got down to 15 at one stage. Your advice so helpful
@BJ0915 Жыл бұрын
Generally I do not comment on any instructional video, however i stumbled across this video after a few years of inconsistent golf shots and it has CHANGED my game! I was the shuffle footer with perfect alignment but not understanding why I had no control over my ball. This video has been a GAME CHANGER
@corytrammell54362 жыл бұрын
Spot on. All of these points are what I quickly note on my set up, making my alignment a strong part if my game despite being a mid-handicap, occasional golfer. The other big benefit is I can better evaluate my swing on course and correct minor swing flaws accordingly. I see a lot of golfers trying to adjust swing technique when they should have been addressing alignment errors. That's deadly! Thanjs for the content.
@peterdonnellan2 жыл бұрын
cheers for the video! I am a casual golfer and have been for 10 plus years, but I want to play a bit more now and drop handicap significantly (currently 26). Would you recommend going for lessons to improve alignment and setup as a start, to improve mechanics/basics before looking at other aspects? thanks.
@jtammyjas Жыл бұрын
I've been checking out alignment videos and, by far, your instructions are the clearest and most comprehensive I've seen. I took lessons, and all the instructor told me was to use a stick, check my feet occasionally with my club, and line the club face up to the target. He had basically nothing to offer when I asked how I was supposed to check my alignment during an actual round when I can't really use a stick or check my feet. I can't wait to start finding that intermediate target to create a shorter target line to align my feet and shoulders with. Bravo!
@rtfcomputing46143 жыл бұрын
I implemented the "open to the ball" walk-in technique in a tournament today after watching last night. Made a huge difference in alignment and setup. Will continue to integrate this action.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!! Really glad it could help
@ericmcgrath34453 жыл бұрын
Unreal Chris, thank you so much. There is not a single video you have put up that doesn’t reveal a gem 👍
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric really appreciate that
@chrisanderson40442 жыл бұрын
Dude I love your videos. They make so much sense. Best instructor on KZbin imo
@tonyblackwood55243 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, back to basics. No bad thing, bad habits are easy to get into
@JSW26103 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, really struggle with my aim... always get told after the shot goes OOB... " that's where you were aiming ". Great video
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe
@danglennon87143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris. This was a game changer for me. Was slightly pulling everything incl putts. Feet we're aligned but didn't realise hips and then shoulders were open. Huge improvement last night. Thank you.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Dan, glad this could help
@petez24223 ай бұрын
Great tips Chris, especially the one about head tilt. Alignment (especially with a driver) has always been an issue for me but I've just tried this down the range and it worked like magic - so obvious now you've explained it...... fingers crossed on the course tomorrow!
@BassFishingNEB2 жыл бұрын
Great tips, I approach the ball from the side and my alignment is way off a lot of times. Gonna try tip number 1 and walk to the ball from behind it
@R72Investments3 жыл бұрын
The best video about alignment I have ever seen! Really helpful. Thank you Chris.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marcel appreciate it
@daveweedall45053 жыл бұрын
Great lesson Chris. My big mistake was coming in from the side wich a friend pointed out. I now have a better setup wich has improved my alignment and striking. Love your channel 👍👏👏
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave and glad you enjoy the channel
@benworthington46963 жыл бұрын
Such simple little tips that you see pro's doing day in and day out but without this explanation and breakdown you don't really understand the purpose of each move. I will admit that now you have mentioned all these faults I am probably guilty of all of them. Going to get myself down to the range this afternoon and really have a good think about it all and not just hit some balls but really get this whole process dialled in. Thank you
@christophertimmermans77882 жыл бұрын
Great video. The head turn at address to check your aim is crucial and an excellent tip.
@jayfrancis31582 жыл бұрын
Great instruction again, the shoulder alignment used to be my main problem. Now, thanks to your lessons, I align myself much better and consequently strike the ball towards the target. Thanks for another great lesson. Cheers.
@MrStones20103 жыл бұрын
Nr. 5 is me to 100% :D. So often I move to the ball and have a bad feeling which I couldn't describe so far. I know there was a mismatch. The golf shots were horrible like my feeling said. Now I know what to do. Thank you Chris!
@mrbill26003 жыл бұрын
The best explanation and setup routine for shot alignment that I have ever seen ... I will review this video many times. Thank you. PS You're a great teacher.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill really appreciate that
@jerryanderson51123 жыл бұрын
Great Video Chris, I ran into this exact issue on a 185 yard par 3, I used my 6 iron and hit it pure and had the correct distance flag height but off the green to the left. So clearly my alignment wasn’t correct or I would have been putting for birdie but I had a chip and run to at least have a chance at par
@oryb13 жыл бұрын
Chris like your humor at the start of this video. I already followed most of your tips but always learn something from each of your video’s. I am sharing this video with my wife to reinforce what I have been sharing with her on alignment. All the best.
@barneygermany5302 жыл бұрын
Wrong alignment(to closed), is the problem on my bad shots. Sometimes i know it, and hit it yet🙈 It's so crazy. Must look more for this. The neer point in front of the ball on the targetline, is a good reference. Will be work on it.👌
@jerryt.16565 ай бұрын
I have struggled with alignment for years in my golf game (aiming too far to the right). Chris this video seems to be the clearest explanation of why that happens and how to correct it. I can't wait to take these suggestions to the course.
@martindavies89093 жыл бұрын
Great lesson with lots of great advice I will try to include going forward. I often feel a little cheated when I get up to the green to find my ball is pin high but quite a distance left or right, as if only I aligned myself better I would be much closer. So deserves a lot more focus than it typically gets.
@jamesclinton77125 ай бұрын
Trying to work on my alignment. Not easy!! This video is a big help. Thanks.
@Permitmon3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video on a critically important topic. Well done, Chris.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ewing
@petermarshall94923 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, the best video I've seen about alignment. Very useful, can't wait to try it.
@joer82733 жыл бұрын
What an excellent point about the magnified problem of what is perceived to be a small foot alignment adjustment.
@caz85123 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, many thanks for this video. I'm a relatively new golfer and your teaching is so clear and precise. I'm going to put this into action tomo and see how it goes. Happy to support your channel 👍
@TerrySchaffers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for these 5 tips. They were very very helpful in making me better golfer.
@stureronnquist5216 Жыл бұрын
Hello Chris! Very good instruktion very easy to understund😊
@portyloon17503 жыл бұрын
Superb video. Looks like I need to have a set up routine instead of just walking up and hitting the ball. The last point re shuffling around to correct alignment is exactly what I do. New routine for me from now on.👍😃
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Love it! Doesn’t have to take an age, but a good routine really helps
@portyloon17503 жыл бұрын
Well just had our Senior monthly medal, and shot a nett 67. What a difference the alignment tips have made, and that was the first time I'd
@portyloon17503 жыл бұрын
Tried the various routines .Thanks Chris.👍😃😃
@theprivateer55702 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I thought I was going crazy not understanding what I was doing wrong
@benjaminel-guapo80573 жыл бұрын
My initial setup Is the exact same.Go behind the ball, find a aimspot, align the club then position my feet.Some tees/shots for some reason throws me of a bit tho. Hate when I hit a bad shot when it doesnt feel right, and I dont take the time to just reset. Instead I try to force the shot.Stepping back and reset is the big key for me. Hitting the ball straight consistantly is another story tho. Think alot of that can be helped by taking a little more time making sure I feel confident over the ball. Great vid as usual Chris. Hopefully I can use it to break some bad habits.
@whiterhino313 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! I always enjoy the tips you provide and my alignment is something that I do need to work on. I found myself guilty of making mistakes on 2 or 3 of the suggestions you offered, now I understand how to correct it and will work on improving things. Keep up the great work!!
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Love it! Thanks and glad the vidoe helped , can take a little practice but does really help
@gregmitchell1937 Жыл бұрын
Mismatched alignment is my number one fault. Thanks for the help.
@jamestailyour73483 жыл бұрын
Love the intermediate target. Sounds brilliant idea.
@TeddyCavachon3 жыл бұрын
Chris: Excellent tips. One not mentioned I learned by emulating the swing of an amazing trick shot artist Harry Frankenburg (aka Count Yogi) is to take a practice swing with side bend and stop at the point the in the finish where the club momentum in the actual swing pulls the right arm straight and horizontal. At that point the club shaft should be angled outward from hands still very near the target line with toe up. The toe of the club quite literally becomes like the front side of a rifle pointing to were the ball lands. Try it by swinging to horizontal, looking over the toe, hitting a ball then seeing where it actually lands relative to were the “sight over the toe” indicated it would. With a bit of trial and error you will learn to adjust the pre-shot aiming practice swing to were the ball actually lands. Once you know that you can approach the ball from the side, do the aiming swing, adjusting both feet like aiming the turret of a tank until the toe points to where you want the ball to land. The caveat is you need to have good swing mechanics with proper side bend for it to work. Something few amateurs consider when aligning face at address is the fact the face angle changes in the time between striking the ball, compressing it, then releasing it. Compression and release dwell time and angle vary but the ball will always release off the face to the left of where the face is pointing at impact which is why the those who know about that cause and effect anticipate it by addressing the ball behind with and open face and aim inside of center > + on the ball with the face.
@TeddyCavachon3 жыл бұрын
A huge contributor to confusion over how to align I see it beginners is CONCEPTUAL. They think to hit a straight shot you must bring the club head as straight as possible like landing a plane on a runway and smack the back of the ball “dead” center on ball relative to target line + Those beginners also have no clue about side bend and why that is so critical for good ball striking. When I show them how to side bend their path always becomes shallower and more correctly inside-square due to maintaining bend in the right arm keeping hands from being pulled out by club force. I let them address the ball as they had, aiming to strike the back of ball dead center + with square to target face and their shots always start to hook to the left, especially if coming up early to see where ball goes. That’s when I introduce them to the concept of needing to have face open a bit as it strikes the ball, and needing to aim inside of center >+ because with the side bend and more inside path the face closes more turning the time it takes to compress and rebound, enough to put hook spin in the ball. When starting to hook the logical thing would appear to be open just open the face but that will start putting slice spin on the ball unless the aim point where the opened face picks up the ball is moved more inside. This baffles most beginners until I created a curved “entrance ramp” at an angle to the target line and show them in slow motion how a swing with ideal side bend brings the club head into the ball from the inside like that with wrist action twisting the face from open to closed at the same time. I turn the alignment line on the range ball from straight at the target | to the same angle as the “gate” created with the tees / and show them holding ball on face how the face carries it and releases it. I have them make actual swings through that angled gate of tees until their conscious brain accepts the new concepts of: 1) side bend, 2) aim inside of center of ball, 3) strike ball with face open to target anticipating dwell time / angle and release of ball further to left that where face was aiming when struck.
@gswieso292 жыл бұрын
You confirmed a lot of a recent lesson content which is great. I think you kind of undid the first five points by doing the last alignment check without making sure that the check is generated by just a head turn without a look over the shoulder.
@joeleley4272 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, one of my biggest issues is hitting a nice shot down the wrong line so will try this at the weekend
@mbkhan10463 жыл бұрын
great video and great presentation. I am sure if I just follow the first two suggestions I will fair better at the golf course. thanks Chris!!!
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
I agree, get the first two correct and you should be pretty close to ideal
@kyramanujam875 Жыл бұрын
Great video! After watching this hopefully my alignment will improve !
@cynthiaherrera-lindstrom8454 Жыл бұрын
Great instruction, but can you please explain what to do with the club to align it to the target?
@JBJHonez3 жыл бұрын
I use the “intermediate target” tip for putting and it helps
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Yeah can help for all types of shots, I’d be lost without it
@McV1llaiN Жыл бұрын
From one chris to another thank you! As a taller golfer your videos have helped me immensely!
@14k359503 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson Chris. I can see myself in your don'ts and this is the first time I've really considered the steps to proper alignment. Keep up the great video's.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Geoff appreciate it and glad it helped
@sshinobu59013 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. I walk in from behind, but I’ve been walking in closed.
@orestesmeeks53063 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Can’t wait to incorporate into my thinking. Well done!
@lafayettehowell93303 жыл бұрын
I've gained more confidence in my game because I have one less thing to think about. The outcome for me is hitting greens with greater consistency. Thanks Chris!
@j11662403 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris! I really enjoy your delivery and instruction. Loved the intro, great editing!!!
@cbvelayuthan58042 жыл бұрын
Chris - these are great instructions..Very useful..
@colinmorgan10252 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see one on putting alingment as when set up it looks way left as a feel
@legoed839983 жыл бұрын
Glad I watched this video Chris, you touched on a problem I've ha for years with point 5 when adjust my footing and I could never get my ball position correct. Could you go into a little more detail/do a vid on the ways you're ball position could be adjusted i.e. width of stance, lie, alignment etc.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil and will look to shoot something along those lines s
@roberttamurian40382 жыл бұрын
Great stuff once again Chris! I’ve been guilty of 4 out of 5 for a long time and I didn’t realize how much it was affecting my swing. Our brains’ are so ingenious that they will automatically overcorrect poor alignment that produces the exact opposite objective. Meaning, when I was aiming too far closed and right of target, habitually that causes an over the top move to “push” the club out, steepens the angle of attack and results in a bunch of pull hooks or push slices with weak contact depending on if I allow the hands to fully release the club. Once I recognized this and started to fix my alignment per your tips, the club naturally shallows out and I am comfortably hitting the ball from the inside. It has opened up all the shots for me, draws and fades on demand. It was a relief to know it wasn’t my swing that was garbage but rather, my alignment was the culprit that can ruin even the best swing out there! Big thanks for all your content
@cremefraiche9095 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating, I feel as though this applies to me. Time to get to work
@MinciHH3 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation. Thank you!
@granthultman29142 жыл бұрын
Have watched this a few times now and using on the course with every shot already. Especially with driver confidence and aim improved dramatically. Now if I hit a bomb to the right I know it wasn’t my aim which is helping me identify some other issues. Off a hitting mat or range it’s easy to align but T boxes and chip shots are not always square to your position this helps a ton. Just in case your looking for video ideas! One of my biggest issues now is over powering my swing from the top and relaxing enough muscle to allow the hands to naturally drop back instead of staying on the original plane or worse over the top. About 50% of my shots are great with straight aim but when I get to much muscle involved everything falls apart and my timing is off. Over powering also screws up my lag angle and causes a casting affect that reduces probability of a solid impact.
@kendog57603 жыл бұрын
Still one of the best video teachers online. Thanks Chris great tips and visual instructions. 👍
@mh_golfer3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I really struggle with my alignment these are great tips.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike
@blairwagner68093 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great lesson Chris. I truly appreciate your ability to coach. I will take these lessons and apply them on the range / course. Keep up the great material. Your impact is making a difference on many players. I will definitely share your material. Cheers!
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Blair appreciate that
@careydunn82273 жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful and gives me step by step habit to help get the ball where I want it to go. Well done.
@chrisi19203 жыл бұрын
Good tips, definitely some ideas I need to put into practice. Thanks!
@dianemoore51023 жыл бұрын
No wonder! I’ve been a front foot (both feet!) shuffler and I’ve noticed the ball being in the wrong place but I just couldn’t understand why. I will step away from now on. Too many times I say I shouldn’t have moved my feet after bad shots! Step away from the ball and start again… is my new mantra!
@boxerdogsam3 ай бұрын
Will be trying this cheers guys,👍
@ronwinter458 ай бұрын
Great job Chris. I really connect with your instruction
@alan97153 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, great video. I use most of these, but will be trying them all tomorrow, especially the head rotation. I think I might be guilty. Keep them coming.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
The head rotation is so key Alan, definitely give that a go
@alan97153 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisRyanGolf Chris, thought I’d follow up from yesterday. Played in a scramble today with folks from my community and I know I was guilty of lifting my head to check alignment. Used the rotation method today and had great success. Thanks for the tip. Enjoy watching your instructional videos.
@MavHntr3 жыл бұрын
great fix for my #5 set up fault, thank you!
@USMC262JIM3 жыл бұрын
Great tips to help hit more greens.
@jeffreycolson75952 жыл бұрын
I either top or chunk the shot at least 25% of my shots. I have tried to listen to numerous videos (not just yours) and it only left me with even more swing thoughts. I've only played a few years but I'm getting to the point of giving up.
@charlestufano23223 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. I know I make some of these mistakes in my alignment. Sometimes the need to maintain pace of play causes these problems. Maybe a lesson on maintaining pace of play would be useful.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree Charles, I think we often get over the ball and not feel comfortable but go ahead anyway so as not too take too long, finding the balance I think is key
@enicue2 жыл бұрын
Such a non-glamourous topic. HOWEVER, IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY GOLFER! This single thing helped shave 10 strokes off for me! Your explanation, insight and break down is absolutely perfect! Every new (and even old) golfers need to watch this video. Its golf 101 🏌🏻🍻👏👏
@jalinea783 жыл бұрын
So useful. Thanks. I am always told that I am aiming right of the target and I was searching a way to detect it and change it. I have a question related to the practice swing. How / when are you doing it? Before standing behind the golf ball to define an intermediate target point or later on?
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, yes I select the shot and target that I want, then go into my practice swings and once they are done I stand directly behind my ball and select my intermediate target and go from there
@jalinea783 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisRyanGolf Thanks Chris. Crystal clear. I have just discovered your channel a week ago, a few videos after I feel like I am starting to understand better what to do and more importantly why to do it. It is so easy to forget what to do when you don’t understand why.
@golfnutnz92743 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Chris, simply brilliant! Particularly the foot shuffle, that we all help friends to do. Great work, thank you.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
The foot shuffle is a killer, sometimes it can feel harder to step off and re set but so important to do so
@golfnutnz92743 жыл бұрын
Played today and kept this (and other lessons of yours) in mind and hit 77... very pleased! Just hope the HC doesn’t get hit too much! Thanks again!
@paullacroix98883 жыл бұрын
That makes alit of sense now. Bc I look at other golfers toe line when I play with then and a few guys I know are aiming way right with their feet but hit it straight
@davidwalters3133 жыл бұрын
Excellent points. Thanks Chris
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David
@316rms3 жыл бұрын
Great explanations for alignment!
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick
@harryyoung71633 жыл бұрын
Great video. 👍🏻 thanks for the help.
@ianess38293 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris. Watched it on Friday and shot 41 points on Saturday in a club competition! The handicap committee have their scissors ready.....
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Love that, great work
@geoffpyke13 жыл бұрын
Loved the sigh from mirror man in the intro ,so understatedly funny
@MikeL-vu7jo Жыл бұрын
great advise thankyou .
@CityTup3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am terrible at this. I'll hit a perfectly straight ball and my mates go, you were pointing that way...🙈🤣
@arnauddesaintvaulry66642 жыл бұрын
best explanation i loock thancks
@lionsfan3874 Жыл бұрын
The shoulders tip changed my game. Just shot my record round
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Awesome love it!
@HBTFDawgs2 жыл бұрын
I needed this video. #5 is a killer to me. It’s so hard to back away from the shot though 😂
@larryfine44983 жыл бұрын
I hit a lot of great shots.... Completely off line! Thanks for the tips, Chris.
@harryrussell68013 жыл бұрын
I needed this video ✌🏼
@neillhobson45843 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video for every level of golfer. Thank you 🙏
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neill
@lemmy743 жыл бұрын
Played club championship last weekend.Was having a good round until the 14th 3rd shot with hybrid went OB 3 times! Took 15 on it and ruined my round..Shame never saw this last week lol
@a37chief3 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, professional editing and a really good explanation on alignment. Keep up the good work, greetings from Texas USA.
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
Thanks appreciate that
@frederickstevenson11963 жыл бұрын
Chris, I just watched this and these are amazing tips! Thanks! I was wondering if you'd do a video on tempo. I know everyone's tempo in their swing is different but is there a way to coach it? Thanks again!
@ChrisRyanGolf3 жыл бұрын
I have in the past…. But a long time again now, it’s actually on my list of videos to film
@frederickstevenson11963 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisRyanGolf great! I'll be on the lookout for it! Thanks!
@patrickmadlala4614 Жыл бұрын
Great tip
@user-pq3xo9rp2n5 ай бұрын
I think that for amateur's if you tell them to approach the ball with the shoulders more open this can cause them to go over the top because their shoulders will be too open at address thus causing them to swing over the top more. Just my opinion though? love to hear your thoughts.
@whitneymacdonald43965 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@tonytaylor68902 жыл бұрын
Great tip.
@eriksiagian8312 Жыл бұрын
I try intermediate target for the first time I played golf, but I did improvement when I aim my ball to the pin
@robertjackson21253 жыл бұрын
Great video going to try the intermediate target next round.