The DRIVER SWING is so much easier when you know this

[@ramonvilaseca152]

Danny, in all the years I have taken golf lessons, no one has ever explained to me, as clearly as in your videos, the importance of weight changes and rhythm on all golf clubs. Thank you very much for your effort and clarity. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind Ramon, wishing you and your family the very best too

[@billhurt7897]

Hi Danny, after watching your video this morning I went out and posted a 77, my best score ever. It included a bogey on each of the last three holes because I started to get nervous when I realized how well I was playing. I really appreciate your coaching from all the way on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. I turned 70 three weeks ago so now shooting my age is in play, thanks to you.

[@unclejackation118]

Would love to see Danny Maude play a round or two with some KZbin Golf influencers (i.e. Good Good Guys, Golf Girl Games maybe)! 😀

[@lepepus]

Same! I'd like to see Danny and perhaps Mark Crossfield play a match with Rick Shiels and/or Peter Finch

[@robertfudge985]

I've thought that many times ...

[@garystride5200]

Yes agree golf mates too,

[@philg6613]

Newbies like me told to never move the left foot, elbows locked to your sides, left arm straight. But that means nothing flows naturally. Seeing how effortlessly you swing the club, and not afraid to let both heels come off the ground, as the body does naturally, the whole process just seems so simple, more effective and enjoyable. And the same principle applies to all clubs, not just driver. Another great video from the master.

[@SuperHemiv8]

Wow. Your communication skills are next level. Thank you.

[@bonscottrocks1728]

Staying relaxed is an absolute must. Started out the year swinging free, was smashing it every time off the tee. At some point I lost my swing? Took round after round trying to figure it out. Watched an earlier video you had put out about staying relaxed, bingo I was finally able to free up my swing. Stay relaxed and stay quiet 🏌️

[@jurgens5523]

Great idea, will try it, yours truly slicer

[@DanielMaude]

We all start to try a little hard at times and it can breed too much tension

[@carlosGarcia-xl1ql]

Great lesson as usual!! Danny your lesson have been instrumental in the improvement of my golf game!!

[@rw_golf6387]

After watching your videos over the last six months, I have finally been able to do this. I was a position person and still do check on video every now and then as I tend to over rotate the forearms and whip the club inside. The heavy towel drill has been excellent at helping me with tempo, rhythm, weight transfer, and speed. Thanks Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Amazing to hear

[@ianfairbank7811]

The best golf video that I’ve seen for a very long time… simple, straightforward, brilliant

[@Hueho1]

Danke!

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome

[@PaulSmith-ji7ww]

Spot on Danny. I've started to transfer weight slightly before the top of my back swing. Automatically adds that essential rhythm. Straighter, further for less effort!

[@Leipuanani]

Can't wait to try this! Thank you so much, Danny!!!

[@daleaceron]

Such a simple yet effective way of explaining something that we make so complicated! Thanks Danny!

[@alangoudie2299]

Thank you for another very helpful video & excellent practice plan. My golf course is now open so I look forward to following your clear advice. My hope is for a few extra yards rather than a large increase of distance. Back pocket back. Not a lot of different swing thoughts.

[@JourneyG-b5q]

As ever Danny your teaching is effortless. Great communication- and having watched your video I'm off to the range with a bag of shopping!

[@SC-ie1ih]

Thanks for the lesson as always Danny

[@ianburton9223]

Badminton players may have difficulty with this, but could also have an advantage in putting this relaxed swing idea. Tennis players will have most difficulties with this because of the idea of keeping the tennis wrist solid. Squash players should feel this as a natural part of their strike pattern and thus adapt easily to this golf idea. I gave up playing, then coaching badminton and squash, to play golf - it was an age and mobility decision. So why is it that in my later years, particularly in the last three months, this easy relaxed swing idea has disappeared from my game? I am now convinced that the reason for these degradation in golf results is because I'm putting more effort, determination and aggression in to replace the gradual loss in flexibility. So thank you for this heads up reminder that really stressed muscles move more slowly, especially when control ideas have crept into the swing. I'm going back to old man relaxed swing, instead of once younger man looking for previous results.

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it Ian

[@JourneyG-b5q]

As ever Danny your teaching is effortless. Great communication- and having watched your video I'm off to the range with a bag of shopping! 5:09

[@johnschwartz1536]

Excellent job Danny in explaining that a driver swing can be effortless if we just "let go!" Remove the tension from the arms and shoulders and let gravity and the club do the work! Well Done Danny!

[@nickmass3685]

Great explanation as always Danny, you’ve helped my game improve this year, thank you 👍🏼

[@clemp3010]

You are my favorite instructor. You explain things in a way where i understand it. Thanks for all your content.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome

[@huttboynz4422]

Danny you have a way of delivering the message that keeps the viewer relaxed and focused (well for me anyway!) Merry Christmas mate!

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind, I would love to know how you get on

[@chadthompson3078]

This applies to me so much. What an eye opener.

[@alb9830]

Another great lesson! You make it so simple and easy to learn! Thanks

[@KennethFitzpatrick]

What can I say Danny another fantastic video presented in a lovely relaxed way.

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind Kenneth

[@darnellbrown4918]

It feels nice to be validated. I played baseball til i couldnt, and this is how i swing a bat. So golf seemed like it would be a fairly easy transition and be a little more kind to my body. And it may have been a smooth transition if i had the right instructor for me. I spent 15 years without the joy (and frustration) of playing golf. Your videos have helped me fall in love with the game again. Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help Darnell

[@pauld9294]

Excellent Danny, as ever you keep it simple and relatable.

[@DanielMaude]

I appreciate that!

[@ssparko7776]

using the shopping bag trick is very helpful. so much easier to get the club going on the intended line. just have to trust the body to find the easiest path. thank you Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s exactly it

[@philipbaddeley9163]

Yes, everyone knows the weight transfer to the lead side needs to happen before the top of the backswing and we all try to achieve this but I’ve NEVER heard anyone explain the simple reason for doing this i.e. if we don’t do this, we’d lose balance (or even fall over in an extreme situation). It’s simple physics really, like as kids we’d stand in the middle of a see-saw and try not to let the ends bang in the ground (does that make sense ? 😀) Brilliant Vid !

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Philip, one doesn’t need to think about transferring our weight. If you swing the club with momentum our bodies will naturally respond

[@tribalwarlord]

I love the idea of effortlessness and letting go. Thank you

[@777chb777]

Wonderful and as always a very friendly way to explain things. Especially the words about "accepting" one´s personal limitations. I - with 63 years of age, battle with that stiffness! When teeing up at hole one I will always imagine your swing as an exaple of effortless and yet dynamic power. A pity that my brazilian wife has problems understanding you speaking quite rapidly, she is so talented but not much into learning via videos like me. I have to translate the basic informations into portuguese all the time but the images are already helpful. Thank you very much!

[@robinbroadfield3342]

Trail cheek to target is an innovative backswing move, Danny. And it seems to work!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great to hear

[@ianmooneyGOLF]

Great lesson Danny. Coincidentally, I've introduced 3 non-stop effortless, relaxed swings as my pre-shot routine. It's been very helpful in 'letting go', particularly driving.

[@DanielMaude]

Sounds great Ian

[@briang5586]

Thanks Danny. Brilliant as ever. Hand injury at the moment so laying off the golf.....but this will be the starting point for my getting back into it over the next few weeks when I'm fit again.

[@perrysarver7679]

Another brilliant video. I have watched you since last February and I have developed a repeatable swing but still lacking the consistent distance. The heavy bag drill is something I can add to my strength training to promote the muscle memory. My new swing thoughts are: think loose and turn the right hip back. YOU ARE THE BEST!

[@austino65]

Wonderful. Especially like the back pocket to target thought, should help stop swaying.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Austin

[@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087]

Excellent Danny!! Love this one.....

[@DanielMaude]

Many thanks!!

[@peterbuchholz5411]

Great advice again! Thanks Danny, you are the best...

[@DanielMaude]

I appreciate that Peter, love to hear how you get on

[@JohnClarke1]

Very timely Danny, I've been hugely struggling with exactly this problem the last few weeks. Even if you can relax on the range or in the simulator, it's a whole different story out on the golf course. Can't wait for it to stop raining so I can go try it out!

[@JVGaming]

I like these driver tips and will try it but the one starting with both feet together that worked so good!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Great to hear!

[@ianwright7114]

Simply brilliant danny I'm too tense and this is simple and makes common sense relaxed and just swing with momentum 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Iain 😊

[@mattgordon3437]

Fantastic! Incredibly inspiring as always, Danny . Thank you! 🏌️‍♂️

[@DanielMaude]

All the very best Matt

[@alexandrews4161]

Great lesson, thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Alex 👍

[@stephenorourke2297]

Danny another brilliant video

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind Stephen

[@paulbishop3514]

Love your content, very easy to follow and put into practice 😊

[@DanielMaude]

Awesome, thank you! Really appreciate you taking the time to share

[@alanvesey3205]

Fantastic lesson Danny , well done 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you liked it! Alan

[@ronaldworth4146]

Thanks again Danny .

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure! Ronald 👍

[@garywood8449]

🎉 Danny makes golf feel more and more like a party 🎉🎉🎉

[@russkent321]

Great video Danny. I use kettlebell and orange whip to help create loose feeling.

[@MadLicha]

What kettle bell exercises do u do for this? Curious. I also have the orange whip and feels it helps tremendously with sewuencing

[@DanielMaude]

That sounds great Russ

[@DanielMaude]

A 10kg kettle bell works great

[@stuartbrooks4605]

great lesson thanks! In the past when i first started watching your videos, I found that in the trying to copy your swing i would end up going too much inside with the backswing, but now lve learnt overtime how to set the backswing properly so ive fixed that issue with my wrists. I wish knew about this when i first started watching your videos. Ive learnt a lot of useful tips otherwise about how to swing the golf club properly and better 😊

[@DanielMaude]

Great to hear Stuart

[@ssrn82]

Fantastic video, great stuff

[@Hueho1]

Excellent video, just noticed that you started your practice swing always with a swing forward - also found in other you tube videos; think this also helps those losen up the swing and helps to be in the right plane- see your drill with the bag where you also start opposite direction…

[@DanielMaude]

It really does, it helps with momentum

[@bonscottrocks1728]

It's 6am in Chicago Illinois and this is the first thing I'm doing, watching my golf instructor teach...

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to be part of your day

[@golfsh00ter]

Hey Chicago, 8AM Naperville IL here! Enjoyed this vid Danny!

[@janpetersen85]

Thanks mate. Soo good

[@DanielMaude]

That’s really kind Jan thank you

[@loutennant99]

Brilliant, all so true. I play well when i get weight through, i tend to stay bank trail side to protect my knee, and then the strike is crap. Great stuff

[@wraithconscience]

Thanks Danny! Another brilliant tip ! Now, I just have to digest and incorporate them...🤗

[@user-ct3er1rw6f]

So amazing how you effortlessly get over 300 yards. Tense shoulders are my worst enemy. Will try shaking them up like you showed us. Thx and roll on 1.5 m subscribers!

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it!

[@raywilliams4375]

Danny, excellent tuition and some super thoughts in here to move ones golf onto the next level. Could you consider doing a piece on the psychology of the golf swing. By this I mean taking the course characteristics out of play and just swinging freely. I always play a new course better!! With no existing scar tissue 😢 Im currently trying to just swing naturally and ignore what's in front of me. Im assuming the ball doesn't know where the hazards are, however I do and that impacts the result 😂 Anyway just a thought for your thoughts. Ray. Perth WA

[@DanielMaude]

I think that’s a great idea

[@patrickmccabe3241]

thank you so much

[@royclose946]

Well done Danny 👏 😊

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you again Roy

[@robinbhairam7508]

😂 😂 That opening set up scene is me!! 😂 😂 Excellent video again Danny Thanks as always 😊

[@davidwalters313]

Great video Danny . Does this apply even to short irons as well?

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely David, will have more videos to come soon

[@TerryCork-f2p]

Terry Cork Great one Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much Terry

[@willmallory9085]

Thank you

[@MadLicha]

Thanks danny. Would love to hear your thihghts on the orange whip trainer for this instead of the shopping bag. Do you think it helps with free flowing swing?

[@DanielMaude]

Not really, the shopping bag is great as it is heavier and promotes a wonderful feel

[@bux46a]

You are STILL the Master Danny.......

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much for the support

[@andrescarmona4847]

Hi Danny, thank you for the drill. Does it work as well for irons and woods?

[@mikek9606]

Wow. So simple and effortless. Can’t wait to try this. Does this work for irons as well so are there any differences? Thanks so much Danny 🎉

[@DanielMaude]

It really does Mike, I will create a video for irons too

[@trevorcashmore8745]

Great content and informative coaching Danny I’ve been working on relaxing the tension in the forearms to be more relaxed the difference in shots is so much better,to have a firm grip sometimes puts tension in your arms so for me it’s getting the balance,also working on relaxing the shoulders before taking the shot.Still work to do on the transfer to the lead side as I’ve got a problem with the trail knee I find it interesting your action through the feet to transfer to the lead side great coaching Danny beers up mister 🍻🍻

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much Trevor, and yes getting that balance right between a firm enough grip and relaxed arms is key

[@tobygibson6048]

Love the videos, so easy to follow. I use a mini driver, will this concept still work the same.

[@DanielMaude]

Yes, absolutely Toby

[@dougpruden2279]

I love this lesson. Does it apply to hitting the irons?

[@johnbaker1585]

Hi Danny. What is working for me is when you had the guides on the ground with the hands on the inside line and the club head on the outside line. Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great, I think the understanding of this is the foundation to our entire golf swings

[@ChunkehMunkeh]

Love this 👌

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps

[@manuelfalsarella1810]

Another great video Danny, as always I would say !!! Manuel from 🇮🇹 🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it! Manuel 👍

[@HamishStewart-BN2]

Playing in an hour - so glad I watched this. I have just bought a Rypstick - is this a good way to achieve what is in your video?

[@DanielMaude]

I prefer a heavy towel as there is flexibility in the towel and you can feel it snap

[@CesarVohringer]

It looks very much like dancing! That's the feeling.....and it works really.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely

[@ShrimperGolf]

Hi Danny, the link to how to swing with irons didn't come up at the end, can you share it please. Great lesson

[@RustySchneck]

Another good set of solid advice. Thanks. I recently watched one of your lessons that used a “hockey swing, with split hands”. I can’t relocate that lesson. Can you help me find it with the name of the lesson. Thank you

[@RMuggs]

Brilliant!!! 👊🏼💥⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️

[@pierreduroux6667]

Thank you for this vidéo ; i like very much your concept of a circle . But how to find the angle of this circle ? Angle path ?

[@davidrichards8021]

Just tried this with a 3kg kettle bell. Its amazing how your body just naturally adjusts. Now i have to cart a 3kg weight around the course.

[@martynmurfitt-wrather7555]

It all looks so simple - and frustratingly for me it isn’t - maybe a trip to Canterbury for a sprinkle of your magic fairy dust within a one-to-one lesson in the New Year is needed!

[@simmo5071]

As much as I love the lessons and that’s a lot. I associate with your dad’s results a lot more.

[@richardgatehouse1520]

Nice one Danny luckily I have a pro who reiterates loads of your great ideas. I’m unfortunately the fella who needs someone to look at the swing and point me in the direction I need . Coupled with all your tips the two make loads of sense 👍

[@Ardee1312]

Brilliant, as always, that’s on the menu for tomorrow’s medal 🤞

[@AndreiBgatov]

Nice one, Danny. Would it help to add some weight to the club head to create this feeling? Like a lead tape. I can feel it with irons but the driver feels too light to feel the woosh

[@cfm6229]

Any thoughts on using same length shafts on your irons, as seniors bending over is awkward!

[@Oldtymehockey67]

Thanks for the great video! I’ll have to try this. I know I’m too rigid and try to control the ball, or try to aim the ball down the fairway. Could you, or have you done a video on getting the right(trail) shoulder to drop⬇️in the downswing, instead of going forward➡️, forcing the clubhead to come across the ball?

[@DanielMaude]

If you get into your golf posture and hold a swing a bag of shopping it will naturally work correctly

[@sjazzp]

The “s” in my id is for stiff 😂. I had issues with my irons that were fixed but I’m currently hitting the driver and 3W like in the first example. I tried everything including lessons to relax my arms and wrists and results are worst. I’m going to do all of these great tips, I trust it will help me, thanks Danny

[@mhp1298]

Thumbs up!

[@mike92869]

My problem is my hips get stuck. Once I get to the top of my backswing I know I need to rotate my hips before starting my downswing yet I can't do it consistently with any coordination and tempo. On the occasion when I do get the hips rotating (and not sliding forward) the ball goes a mile (fairway woods and irons. I can't hit a driver to save my life) with very little arm strength. I hope your heavy bag drill will fix this. Thank you Danny! Happy holidays to you and your family!

[@dougellio7000]

We all need DM in our ear before we tee it up. Here's a tee shirt idea. Free it up with Danny Maud 😂

[@DanielMaude]

Love it

[@kristermagnusson6605]

Can’t wait to try this out at our simulator…😊

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Krister

[@stevenchamberlain6831]

I wish I could effortlessly hit my driver 315 yards 😂, another great video Danny. I’m off to the range now to practice.

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it Steven

[@davidreid2301]

How could I book a private lesson with you, Danny? I've completely lost my driver ability no matter what I do at the moment!? It's driving me nuts - no pun intended!

[@DanielMaude]

Hi David of course 👍

[@briankoenig8923]

I had a dream that one day, Danny toured across NW Ohio, and my wife and I were able to get 1st hand lessons 😂. Thanks for all the great content, Danny!

[@paullockett9545]

This heavy bag drill was fantastic I've finally seen my body move prior to the downswing and felt completely effortless!!!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great Paul, spend time developing this feel

[@es3786]

Danny, I realize you are not a sports psychologist but I can do this when I am on the range but when I get on the course and playing money games with my friends, things can get a little tight. Any ideas?

[@DanielMaude]

Notice where your mind is in practice and where it is on the course. HOW are you thinking?

[@peterslonsky]

Effortless SMASH!❤

[@dannmcdowell8838]

I did this this past year and it work great for a couple of weeks. Then i believe i started relaxing my wrist and face was wide open at impact. So after that I was trying to fix that and all of a sudden Im back to all the swing thoughts again. Ugh