The Best Drill To Stay Down And Compress The Ball Like The Pros

[@ericnewmark4654]

This is the greatest tip EVER. I have been suffering with a changed golf swing for twenty plus years. Yesterday I watched the video and immediately went to the driving range, The high 3 yard draw and 20 yards came back instantly. I cant wait for Saturday morning. Maybe , Ill be saved Eric N

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Heck yeah love to hear that!!

[@djaub1]

I tried it today at the range. Instant results!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Love it!!

[@drsabu]

I’ve used the one foot back in my rehearsal swing prior to squaring up and actually hitting just to get the feel. It’s amazing the difference it made.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

100%! I really like it for my swing as well -Eric

[@ruthless1542]

I used to be around a 5 handicap 10 years ago, then started playing very sporadically since that time. I played an outing yesterday and was crossing my body like crazy. Then on the par 4 18th, I pulled my right foot back at address and hit both a solid drive down the center and a 2nd shot to within 15 inches of the cup. I had forgotten about this drill up to that point, but will never ever forget it again.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Love it---hope it continues to help ya!!

[@55bigyin]

Wow! What a revelation... I was struggling with a high weak fade or slice Went to the range after I watched you vid ... man I was hitting it so much better .. Will keep working on this Cheers from Australia

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Love it! -Eric

[@BillyDee159]

I took a couple of lessons from Rick Smith over 35 years ago, he is exceptional at analyzing someone’s swing and correcting a couple of things that will help everything. Unfortunately over the years I can’t swing hit the way I did back then ….but he is really good. I stood on the driving range at the Honda and watched Rocco hit ball after ball with a 7 iron perfect draw and it was obvious he had his right foot back on every shot. I’ve watched him on TV and he does the same thing, it looks effortless.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hes one of the best for sure!

[@mister.wizard]

My golf instructor Jess Frank told me this and instantly my slice with the driver was history. I always tee off with my right foot back. Works like a charm!

[@french0076]

So true! It’s crazy how much this one small adjustment corrects

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Love it---Jess one of the best guys in golf! -Eric

[@patrickbcox]

Bowler Drill!

[@ewenthomson4728]

​@@PerformanceGolfZonemore succinct videos for me wouldnbe helpful. Getbthe points across first with the slide. Then review point by point in detail then review again repition in a concise manner I think that helps me and others

[@stuartalexander4519]

Guys this drill and the Y Drill, I tried them today and shot my best score ever. As a senior golf thank you

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Heck yeah love it Stuart!

[@Surf212]

I’ve watched Eric do this a couple times on videos. I had a head on collision and broke my neck. I do not move our twist well .back foot back has made me hit straight. Drives again without a slice before accident 260-270 now it 76 in a year into the accident. I’m back to 230 straight drives great video.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey! Glad to hear this has helped get you back on track! Hope you continue enjoying your golf!!

[@russquick7899]

Another great session Eric. Familiar with Rick but had never seen this drill communicated in quite this way. Thanks for another helpful lesson.-Be good-Russ

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks Russ! Good fun with Rick---he's great!! -Eric

[@fwood1231]

That’s amazing, why didn’t I know this before? I already pull my right foot back just a little when driving and my drives are very straight or a small draw. But my irons are weak and small fades. Tried this and immediately got much better contact, compression and distance. And I didn’t hit the ball far left as it felt like I might. This immediately added 20 yards to my eight iron. Thanks so much, I’ll definitely work on this.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

you got it---hope this one helps ya! -Eric

[@pt_atx]

Outstanding tip. I used to do this years ago watching Rick give a lesson on this and completely forgot about it.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thank you!!! Hope it helps!!

[@french0076]

This two are a dynamic duo!!❤

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

:) Good fun with Rick--he's one of the best! -Eric

[@stevejoslingolf]

Big Rick! Miss you buddy! So lucky to have worked under you for a couple years.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Ricks the best!! You're lucky!! -Eric

[@careydunn8227]

did this back foot back a little with the irons - did not get the divit but got a better feel in the contact and no slices/hooks.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thats a good start Carey!! -Eric

[@FJ-bx7qp]

Playing a round today. Going to try this at the range for a bit beforehand to see what kind of feedback I get. Thanks guys!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hope this helps ya! -Eric

[@jblanford926]

Tried this today well playing a round and it was one of my best ball striking days in a long time .fired a 77😊

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Glad it helped! Appreciate you being here with us! -Eric

[@jblanford926]

Used it again today and fired a 78 with no birdies now need to find a putting tip

[@benjaminschmitt3225]

Every new golfer needs to START with this drill. A year into golf and it’s changed my entire game. It’s the ONLY way for new golfers to feel what true compression and ball striking feels like. For me it fixed my weight not being far enough forward causing fat shots. That *click* is addictive.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Love to hear that Benjamin! We agree with ya :)

[@jamesbaldo193]

Awesome video and drill. Fun to watch.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks James!!

[@Burkwood]

I'm a complete beginner, and this will help big time. Thank you!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

I like it--let us know how it goes!

[@edwarddougherty221]

Thanks for sharing. It’s winter here and this will be a great drill for inside practice.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

You go it Edward---hope it serves you well -Eric

[@yamatexang7890]

Believe it or not i actually figured this drill out on my own sort of by accident. However, i appreciate this video going more into depth. Its been added to my favorites. Nice demonstrations 👍

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Appreciate it---love to hear that! -Eric

[@dadionangs]

Will definitely try this out on the range next time!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Let us know how it goes! -Eric

[@davidpeterson552]

Terrific drill! Can’t wait to try it out at the range!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks David--hope it helps ya! -Eric

[@kingycaro1692]

Super excited to try this out next time I go to the driving range!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hope it helps ya!

[@michaelwilliams1983]

Make great sense. I am going try this next time out.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hope it helps ya Michael! -Eric

[@Floki6753]

i wanna go to the range so bad ASAP but its poring rain!😄 I got as pumped as you lol😙

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

:)

[@anujseth1885]

Very interesting tip.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hope it helps ya!

[@peterharding853]

Love this…thanks guys

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks Peter! -Eric

[@airjammerNone]

Would it be possible to do a video with Rick demonstrating how to correctly hit fades with this drill?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

That would be fun! Need to really make sure you get your trail shoulder FORWARD enough to get club path left enough to hit fade from here.....and of course make sure the club face stays slightly open to that path Right shoulder more forward, swing more left through the ball

[@PeterArnesen]

It really works!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Yes :)

[@DASH1ful]

I've only ever tried one gimmicky drill: left heel off the ground at address, which was an old Henry Cotton drill that Gary Player recommended. I was only doing it because I had a terrible left rib problem and was trying to take the strain off my left side. Really, i shouldn't have been practising. Needed an operation to have the rib removed. Anyway, David leadbetters old coach: Terry westbrook, suddenly pitched up behind me. He was pitching for a job with the national team and was with the boss of the team, who assumed the drill that I was doing was my actual method and considered me to be a good guinea pig to test terry out as a coach. Anyway he taught me the takeaway open sandwiches method: right palm facing the sky, half way back, which wasn't good. But, irony of all ironies I have actually incorporated it into my left hand extensor extension swing drill, in which I hold the club out to the left with my left hand; and, then press my left hand in front of the clubhead. This actually sets the club into motion, on its arc. I then put my right hand on the club as I swing back. But, I turn my right hand up to the sky as i swing my right arm back, to place my hand on the club. Obviously, my right palm isn't facing up to the sky when I place it on the club. The hand actually bounces back it into position, but in a deeper position. And, the deeper you swing back the more space you have in the downswing. But, I do think that it is a big mistake to actually try to approach the ball from the inside, in the trans- just as it is a big fault to try to swing around from the top. So this is the swing exercise, you need to do: when you get to the top of your backswing keep pushing back with your left wrist joint. This will increase the cupping of your left wrist and it will actually help to fuse your hands together. The left hand, in effect, will be pressing against your right hand. This will then enable you to start your downswing by pressing the index finger side of your left hand towards the thumb pad of your right hand.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks for the feedback and advice there!!

[@seanalbright7651]

Question: At top of backswing where should weight on right foot? Does it go still into heel or does it stay more toward ball of foot?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

More toward the heel

[@DavidHintongolf]

Mind officially blown 🤯

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

:)

[@jeffp2001]

I’ve started playing from this position and really feeling the arms drop hit a lot of good ones struggle more with the driver with pop ups and low toe hooks do you recommend moving ball back a little for this set ups? Thx

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey Jeff! Could be---hard to say without seeing your swing to say for sure...would need to see whats causing that to say for sure how to fix

[@citp527]

I've been playing like this for a while unfortunately I really fat the ball can you explain or do a video on how to get back to hitting in front of the ball from that position

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Really want to focus on the second part if you're hitting fat (the getting the right shoulder forward)....that will move your low point back to forward while still swinging from inside

[@garrymajor7528]

Arms down is that a pulling down of the arms to start or are you shifting to left first and allowing the arms to drop down on the inside

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Great question Garry! That's really going to depend on the players pattern....we'll do more on that here moving forward but in the meantime here's one on that topic from my channel where I explain more kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2fIc2Rnr9J-f5Y

[@rdelius8512]

Lots in common with stack and tilt!

[@jeffp2001]

What’s the point of keeping the shoulders square I’ve been aiming club dropping foot back and closing shoulders. Is that incorrect?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey Jeff! Either can work---see what works best for ya!

[@davidpatton4485]

Like Rocco, I’m playing this way. Never hit it so solid consistently!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Love it David!

[@berniceslezak2498]

Dennis Makes so much sense

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Thanks!

[@BroncoYeller]

Would this help a golfer with big tummy? I feel like I get belly blocked on downswing.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

I think so! Try it out and let us know how you get on

[@TPHartley999]

I hit the ball well with this stance but it hurts my back. Rocco says it takes pressure off his back. Any ideas?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey! Not sure on that one...would really have to see your swing to say for sure

[@ST-xg3gy]

I'm playing like this!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Excellent!

[@jonathongeorge1084]

Correct ball position for the right foot back

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey Jonathan! Yes normal (ball under lead ear for 8 iron) or slightly back or that good

[@MaddMenSport]

wld only do this with an instructor watching. This is lsn’t something most 80+ amateur shooters are going to be able to wrap their head around.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hey! thanks for watching and the feedback!

[@vega21]

This is how I learned to hit in to out. Chronic slicer year 1. Draws and hooks year 2😂

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Love it---slice to hooks is a GREAT....FIRST......step :) -Eric

[@markbandy2066]

Hey Eric, where is the link you were talking about? The 50 drills from Rick for like $50.00?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Hi! Here is the link to Rick’s Perfect Impact Program -www.performancegolf.com/perfect-impact-program/affiliate/hybrid-sc?a_aid=ericcogorno&a_cid=756e76c4&

[@danielcary1422]

Why isn’t the golf swing played from this position? You should tech dynamic ground forces. This type of drill is a bandaid

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Appreciate the feedback Daniel! -Eric

[@RobPaton-z4n]

So wait - are we saying you dont ever go back to levelling out your foot postion?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

You can! Dont have to....try different variations and see what works best for ya!

[@Rd-bi7vr]

Make a proper golf swing turn and golf becomes easy. Right foot back enables the turn in the back swing

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Agreed! Huge part! -ERic

[@einstu]

Would have liked to hear the answer to the question, “why don’t I play like this all the time?” Surely it can’t be it’s better as it’s only a drill???!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

HAha I hear ya....I'd saw the answer is...."go ahead" :) -Eric

[@Huonpines]

I actually use this for my game for the last 3 months and the results are amazing.

[@rodlin6905]

Is this still ok with the driver??

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Definitely! -Eric

[@stark20ful]

Sometimes I set up for a draw and I’ll absolutely nut it. Everything feels perfect yet the ball still fades. Anybody know what can cause this?

[@alecsiegrist6277]

Either still an out to in swing path (steep) or an open club face at impact, most likely the first option if you sometimes hit straight pulls

[@anthonycoleman1909]

I really hate US golf KZbin videos because it is always sunny, no wind and looks nice and warm, content is good though

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Haha :)

[@bradleystereoguitaramplifi9616]

You're always swinging and rotating over the lead leg. As soon as your center of gravity moves off of that you are screwed.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

:)

[@Bronxvette]

Over complicated for my level, may work for the low handicap golfer.

[@french0076]

My dad’s a 20 handicap and this fixed multiple things in his swing, primarily his slice.

[@kingycaro1692]

I'm a complete noob. I like how easy to digest his instruction was!

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

I hear ya----we will work to simplify things moving forward! Thanks for watching! -Eric

[@anthonycoleman1909]

What did Eric say at 5:42?

[@armandde1]

The light just turned on after 40 years......

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Lol better late than never :) -Eric

[@alexriley2553]

Can you just swing with this?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

For sure!

[@jasonbourne488]

I noticed that instructor Andrew Rice advocates this in his teaching and plays this way.

[@marc-andresabourin9394]

I Really dont agree with this approach. The golf club is supposed to be parallel from the start and not from the inside. Watch the movement that Justin Tomas makes before hitting with his iron. I find that the suggested movement complicates the swing.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

All good Marc---thanks for the feedback!

[@olivierhupel1233]

Pourquoi les pros ne jouent pas comme cela😅

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

:)

[@Rd-bi7vr]

Apple cut into 1000 slices is still 1 apple. Modern instruction is similar with more looks from.high speed video but the fundamentals remain the same Old school guys like Rick keep it simple. Now we call it rotation and side bend and in the 90s and before they called it clearing the hips.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Yessir!

[@majscrap2629]

All I do is what he calls "push/draw" why in the world would I want to do a drill to promote it? This isn't for me.

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

:) Haha all good---not all drills are for everyone! All the best!

[@mattbecham597]

Did I miss something?

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

I hope not :) Hope you are well! -Eric

[@kevinkeding8937]

another drill, another secret, another fix for thw day.. its all so confusing...

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Haha I hear ya! Best to find good coach to work with to identify top 1-2 things for YOU -Eric

[@dalemartin1015]

Com on man, less talk

[@PerformanceGolfZone]

Sorry about that Dale---appreciate the feedback! -Eric