The Moe Norman Swing That Hit a Ball 400 Yards

[@ericjames9475]

After 45 years of playing badly and now 78 years old I am grateful to the single plane golf book.Halleluja.Eric in England

[@atfinthehouse8631]

65 yo and just getting back to golf after 20-30 years, though at most played

[@techvelo]

Lol, Bryson DeChambeau uses a single plane swing and is by far one of the longest hitting pro golfers. You should try and get together with him next month when LIV plays in Tulsa and do video comparing his and Moe Normans swings.

[@Sueezedtight]

Would have been fun to listen to both those golf "nerds" talk biometrics etc. but both scheduling and $$$ would have likely scuttled the plan.

[@techvelo]

@@Sueezedtight Yeah I would loved to listen to them nerd on their swing philosophies.

[@王毅-p1u]

Many pros can hit as far as Bryson these days.There are much more into golf than hit them long😊

[@nathanoleary346]

@@王毅-p1u seemed to work just fine in the US Open...

[@tonydamiani8029]

I took a lesson with a single plane coach back when Natural Golf was around. I watched him hit drivers literally off of the driving range. Ball after ball flew the net at 275 yards. It was impressive to say the least.

[@darrenhadden1037]

Wow what a great swing 😍

[@raybowles8587]

Todd, last time I played I nailed a drive straight down the middle. My friend has a GPS devise to measure the distance. I hit it 300yrds and I am 66yrs old. The single plane swing is awesome.

[@henryyanez6438]

What I noticed most about this swing is the golfers legs getting wider initially. A point Moe made about his swing, sitting into his knees. As a new member of the online academy I’ve found that the “squat” is the best move for my transition and I’m making better contact, better ball compression and the yardage that I “lost” is now back and I’m even hitting the ball a little farther and definitely straighter.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Stability before acceleration.

[@gabardjean-paul3779]

@@ToddGravesGolf and stability allows acceleration.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

@@gabardjean-paul3779 Yes. Absolutely.

[@drewspinoso4849]

Theirs no way Norman hit a ball 300 yds.

[@nowaythatnamewastakn]

​@@drewspinoso4849 There is*

[@marybetheby5184]

Thanks Todd! I'm a way better golfer because of you,,the direct connection to Moe!😎👍

[@Bluejay103]

Years ago I watched Pancho DeNeefe drive balls over the back fence of the Albert Park driving range which is super high and probably about 300 metres out. He was also able to hit a 48 degree pitching wedge to the 200 Metre green while I was hitting a 4 wood. The guy was a monster hitter.

[@zero2herogolf]

Already summer time weather here in Texas. 80s this weekend and 90s early next week! Let the golf games begin.

[@Briangolfs]

Hit the green on a par 4 with the single plane swing last weekend. The power is real

[@ToddGravesGolf]

I know. If you see it in person...it's real.

[@RobM333]

I discovered the single plane about 7 years ago somewhere else before I found you and Mo. All I did was raise my hands to the swing plane and the best I could, I would keep my swing arc long and wide while keeping my arms nice and straight. I was able to start driving the ball 280-290 and once hit one 320 dead straight with driver, never forget the feeling. And once 290 with a 3wood rolled on the green and shot an eagle for the whole. I could hit the driver straight and far all the time, at will. I was not able to do it with the irons though, which was very frustrating. I would have problems hitting everything fat but still get good distance. I had a conventional coach try helping with the irons and it wrecked my swing for the driver, it only took 30 minutes to ruin my swing. It's Painful, still working on it, but almost have it back. I find in hard using your technique, so I just focus on keeping hands on swing plane, huge difference. I love the Mo video's! What a great character. The short videos are awesome.

[@robertbrown7470]

Mike Adams talks about those situations where a professional golfer switches coaches and their swing ends up worse instead of better.

[@Sueezedtight]

In my late 60s, my 250 yd. drives, down the middle of the fairway, leave my golf buddies behind. Better, more solid contact is the key and the SPS is what provides it. I just take advantage of the effect. :)

[@chriskelly4824]

Todd always best videos

[@MPEXPLORER1]

Moe mentioned he is reaching with his right hand. Question is , are you reaching the target with your left hand or right ? You teach pulling thru with the left hand to the target. Just trying to clarify.

[@canes075]

Ok, first time I have heard take the club inside a bit for a one plane swing. I've always struggled not doing this thinking I shouldn't. Will try again tomorrow.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

As I always recommend. It only makes sure to do it correctly. Are you sure you are doing it correctly?

[@bobbys4327]

Yeah, traditional golf coaches tell you to take it straight back, which never made sense to me since we come into the ball from inside.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

@@bobbys4327 There is a natural motion of the club in the backswing. No manipulation. Not straight back.

[@bobbys4327]

@@ToddGravesGolf Exactly!

[@robertbrown7470]

One thing that would also be helpful is to show success stories, distance wise, for people that were releasing early or casting.

[@mrm700]

Please can you show more videos of his swing

[@timothyprentice4706]

Love this guys swing. Looks extremely powerful. What's the rest of his game like Todd? Chipping, putting, wedges etc

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Really good.

[@shaynestewart706]

Great video great hard work Roberto I been practicing for 2 and half years now the single plan swing What is your handicap? I play off 3 heading down

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Roberto is on the Latin American Tour. He finish 2nd in his first event his year shot 62 first round.

[@billeppright4802]

Awesome thanks for sharing!!

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Sure.

[@segaboy128]

Great swing video!!

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Thanks.

[@davelowes1]

Would you change Rory’s swing if you had the opportunity?

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Probably not but maybe its something to consider if if he had continued back problems.

[@marybetheby5184]

With his bank account and lifestyle,not at this point..🤣

[@timothyprentice4706]

I think a Better candidate for a change would be Tiger. It would preserve what's left of his lead knee and back and allow him longevity.

[@robertbrown7470]

@@timothyprentice4706 Good point.

[@BillyGee]

Todd, I can't wait to take a lesson from you.

[@william8607]

Incroyable !!! Je suis à 300 yard avec votre méthode Merci 🙏🏻

[@ToddGravesGolf]

You're welcome

[@garthdownton8645]

I had the pleasure of watching Graham Delaet hit balls. He was long!!!! However, I witnessed an individual hit balls at a range. 5'9" /220. x baseball/hockey player. This guy was unbelievable, with seemly no effort. Very short compact swing!! Hit yhem dead straight as well.

[@vdalbora]

Hi Todd is the set up and swing the same with short irons and hybrids?

[@ToddGravesGolf]

You mean ???

[@vdalbora]

@@ToddGravesGolf I’ve seen you demonstrate the single plane swing with a driver. Would irons be the same swing?

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Same motion -

[@zero2herogolf]

I'm no Roberto when it comes to swing speed, BUT I can honestly say, when I switched to the SPS, I gained about 15 yards more distance on the average with my driver. Guys my swing speed is approximately low 90s, so my total distance is around 225-235 yards. That seems kind of long for only 90 mph right? The key is the combination of attack angle, launch angle, and spin rate, and of course hitting the ball in the sweet spot on the clubface. For low swing speed players, it's better if you think like LPGA swings, not PGA swings, and I guarantee you'll enjoy the game a lot more. In a nut shell, the SPS allowed me to be FAR more efficient and accurate with attack angle, launch angle, and spin rate.

[@goldengate8287]

Todd … looks fantastic… how many yards is he with his 4 iron?

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Not sure. I’ll ask.

[@latman1]

Hey Todd, I was thinking about you getting your single-plane stance trainet. Is that the same measurements regardless of height or leg length of the player?

[@ToddGravesGolf]

How tall are you?

[@latman1]

@@ToddGravesGolf 5'7 with long legs and a short torso🤔

[@ToddGravesGolf]

It is perfect for you.Moe was 5’7 and it’s based on his motion and for people 5’5 to 6’3

[@latman1]

@@ToddGravesGolf with you being such a science guy, it's kind of fascinating that the measurements would be the same regardless of people's limb length and height variance.🤔 Maybe you could do a video explaining that?

[@ToddGravesGolf]

@@latman1 Ball position is consistent. Stance width is the variable. No matter your height. So to vary the trail foot as long as the lead foot and ball position is all that changes with height. The ABT has room for variance for your trail foot as well. Also, distance to the ball is very similar because arm length is a variable of height. You would be surprised that the distance to the ball is similar with tall vs. short people as well, as long as the clubs are fit properly.

[@bluzman1960]

The one thing that stood out to me is the position of his trail arm/ elbow at the top is behind and away from his body unlike Moe and something I tend to struggle with especially when I’m trying to step on one. I know that the goal is to match the model but it seems to me that as long as you plane the club the position isn’t as critical.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Is your club on plane?

[@bluzman1960]

@@ToddGravesGolf yes 👍🏼

[@bluzman1960]

@@ToddGravesGolf but I’m still trying to match the model perfectly.

[@soupra22]

What is Robertos last name id like to follow him on the latin tour

[@robertbrandywine]

It says in the description: Roberto Lebrija

[@gregorylatta8159]

When I hit driver consistently over 300 yards it is when I had grooved the single plane swing.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Yes.

[@Snowman9K]

Am I seeing that Roberto’s stance is open?

[@ToddGravesGolf]

No. We actually dropped the trail foot back in a radius with the driver.

[@bobbys4327]

At the time of the video it looks like Roberto is in kind of a hybrid mode a bit, in between conventional and Single Swing Plane.

[@steviechampagne]

i’ve found that’s what’s most comfortable for me as a taller golfer. i incorporate some of the Norman swing into a traditional swing and it just feels much better

[@kevindetwieler9212]

I agree, I think hybrid idea might work for a lot of players. Moe agreed that everyone is different, so the approach should be more individual to achieve the same result. I've been practicing sps and setup4impact and noticing some good changes in consistency.

[@duchas]

Is he doing good in prefesional leagues?

[@duchas]

I know he is now ;)

[@bmli3350]

It takes a strong back and arm to hold on to the back swing and come down on plane to finish not for everyone

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Every golf swing has sidebend and Forward bend.

[@goutfromfriedokra3936]

Most young studs can hit it 400 ..easy..I've been driving it 420 with a nice smooth Trevino style swing.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Nice.

[@bagster8660]

Bollocks you can, if you were doing that you would be up with the longest drivers in the world as in long drive champions.

[@openstenosis]

What would be cool to see is a side by side cause & effect of trail foot down v coming up too soon. While it can be challenging I know trail foot down results in more consistent straight shots for me

[@pleinairrider6056]

Wheres the data??

[@ToddGravesGolf]

I’ll do another video next time I’m with him. So you can see the data.

[@pleinairrider6056]

@@ToddGravesGolf That would be great! I'd liek to see how many were hit dead straight or slice. Your last protoge Howard Reed wasnt near those numbers and had more hip gyration than prime Elvis.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

@@pleinairrider6056 The were 90% straight. But I am more concerned with the Model, because that is how you produce the ideal results.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

Send me your email, I’ll send you the data from todays session. [e-mail]

[@pleinairrider6056]

@@ToddGravesGolf all this is easy to say. Awaiting data. Model sounds like a good concept, but how many trophies has this set of heuristics produced?

[@rorygillmore6555]

The guy is probably over 6'5 and around 240... and he has a full back swing.. looks nothing like mo Norman's swing. He had a 3/4 back swing at best lol

[@patricklavigne4963]

That swing looks absolutely nothing like Moe’s swing. That’s a Roberto-after-instruction-from-Todd Graves-who-teaches-the-single-plane-swing-inspired-by-Moe Norman.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

All of the fundamentals are there. Every one.

[@patricklavigne4963]

@@ToddGravesGolf how does that make my comment inaccurate and your title of it being a “Moe Norman Swing” accurate? Seems to me that your comment supports mine.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

@@patricklavigne4963 Moe Norman was 5'7". Roberto is 6'3". Roberto's arms and legs are very long. Moe's were short. If you expect Roberto to look like Moe, it is a misunderstanding of the mechanics however, Every element of Moe's swing is recognized in Roberto's motion. Single Plane Club alignment, Club matches plane during the backswing, impact and through swing. Roberto's lead knee is flexed and trail foot down through impact. Every Moe element is there, just a different body type.

[@patricklavigne4963]

​@@ToddGravesGolf so instead of answering my question you double down on "fundamentals". What's interesting is your choice of tactic. I don't "expect Roberto to look like Moe" as you said in your previous reply. In fact, I claimed EXACTLY the opposite in my original comment. I also indirectly alluded to the very same thing in my reply afterward. Do I need to say it again though to make sure it's absolutely clear or can we maybe not make false statements about my expectations and then claim I have a "misunderstanding of the fundamentals"? Can I ask you to at least examine your logic from another perspective? According to you, "every element of Moe's swing is recognized in Roberto's motion" makes it a "Moe Norman Swing". If that's the case can we conclude then that if we can identify every fundamental element of Tiger's swing in Rory's swing, we can call it a "Tiger Woods Swing"? Do you also claim Bryson's swing as a "Moe Norman Swing" or does he not display all of the necessary fundamentals to meet your criteria? With that, how many fundamentals are necessary to meet the threshold to be called a "Moe Norman Swing"? I don't expect answers to any of those questions because to answer them would be to admit our use of the phrase "Moe Norman Swing" was ill conceived, misleading, and inaccurate. You have already shown you have no desire to answer questions of that type. So let's just call them rhetorical. I'll see myself out.

[@ToddGravesGolf]

@@patricklavigne4963 A golf swing is a sequence of body movements and there are measurable metrics to the motion of the body. Bend, SIdebend and Rotation. These metrics, when positionally measured, determine the body's motion. This is what makes a golf swing the same or different. These elements are quantifiable in all golf swings. Every golfer rotates, bends and sidebends. In that regard all swings are the same. What makes a swing different is in the quantity of these attributes during the motion. For example, when you sidebend the body, the trail shoulder externally rotates, naturally rotating the arm approximately 20 degrees. IF you begin the swing with more sidebend, you also start with more trail arm rotation. If you start with more arm rotation at the beginning, you can then move into impact with less rotation (From address to impact). This constitutes a biomechanical difference than someone who does not have sidebend, had the hand more rotated internally at address and must then tilt and rotate the arm in the backswing to achieve impact. You could say that the swings are the same, that both golfers had sidebend and rotation but they are very different in how much sidebend occurred during the motion from address to impact. In this aspect, Rory and Tiger are the same yet, are quantifiably different when measured.