The Proper Golf Stance Setup for Driver and Irons

[@mikegrier2829]

Just the bit about how to take the stance was very helpful. Re-learned that today and it paid off at the range. We’ll see tomorrow if I can make it translate to the course. If nothing else it simplifies the process and provides some confidence.

[@westham118]

Such a great, straightforward and clear video. This is exactly what I was looking for. No jargon, clearly explained everything and proved it while training. Thank you Todd, you’re the man

[@easyswing007]

From 🇨🇦 third year of doing vertical line swing and loving it, haven't increased distance or lost it. Very easy on my experienced joints keep it up

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Love it, thank you for watching and subscribing...we appreciate the support!

[@peterneild438]

Hi Todd, Peter again from Argentina. Great advice, has allowed me to recover my distance and accuracy with my 4-iron: 210-220 yds, making par 5´s reachable in 2 more often.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks Peter....I need to make a trip to Argentina

[@alainmoms9901]

From Paris, France, thanks again, Todd for the reminder of these basic principles to be kept in mind ! 👏👍👏

[@USGOLFTVshow]

No worries! What other topics would you find helpful?

[@bryankem2192]

Great ball position tips today. I have started using the tip off dropping the back hand off the club to make sure I am the proper distance from the ball. Have used the step back and step back method for many years now with success in getting my feet the proper distance apart.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good stuff, you are learning and making progress!

[@russellhill5959]

Northern NJ. Good simple setup and swing thoughts. Can't wait for warmer weather to improve my game!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Things like setup and grip are best worked on away from the course, so hopefully this helps you get a jump start on the season! If you didn't see it earlier this week, we published a great video on our 45-degree grip system that's a must-watch ahead of warmer weather: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWZqmBro66hfrM Thanks for watching and subscribing Russell!

[@lroberts4162]

From Roswell Ga: Todd another quality video.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate the comment. More great content coming...

[@gerardoceja2055]

Port chester NY!! Love this channel

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thank you, more great content coming...

[@herbh9348]

Greatbl tips, my ball is going much much strsighter. Watched atvl the range and it helped big time..Thank you😊

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Let's go, good for you. Be sure to also check out our other content at www.vlsgolf.com

[@orlandomartinez9622]

Ocala Fl great information on ball positions having problems with steady ball contact

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Better contact starts with a proper setup and grip, check out our great video on our 45-degree grip system if you haven't already, it's a must-watch ahead of warmer weather: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWZqmBro66hfrM Thanks for watching Orlando!

[@DonDiosi]

Do you have a slightly closed stance on the irons?

[@billmarshall5095]

Bill from Athens Ontario. Just bought a new cantilever driver but can't seem to hit it properly. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@richardsiles8206]

Todd I play with a guy who takes 3 practice swings with every shot. On the fairway too shoot 5 he swings the club 15 times- slowww play. By the way I found I was not bending my knees at set up- I try to remember to do that now- Hello from Central Fla- Rich

[@tprobasco]

Great tips and awesome coach

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate the kind words. Have you read our book THE BAD LIE. You can find it on Amazon.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Glad you liked it! More to come....

[@tprobasco]

No have not heard about it will check it out. Where are you based? I am in Chicago. Thx

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@tprobasco We shot our content in SD and Arizona

[@bradlawton1236]

Sydney Australia great setup routines with with good check points.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate the kind words...more to come. Are you a subscriber?

[@ripgnar4352]

i love it! Trying this in about 2 hrs lol

[@macgriffiths9241]

From England, Todd when you advise setting up with a slightly closed stance do you leave club face square to target ?

[@xartimus18]

Why don’t you teach us then if you know everything about golf? Thanks, some of us are trying to learn!

[@dannyslagle9816]

Do we have a small tilt with irons? Similar to the driver but much less?

[@putt4par77]

Great session Todd! Canada is always watching ! What is your opinion on fitting and GOLF ball selection for your game ? Keep up the good work 😊

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We love our fellow golfers from Canada! Yes, ball fitting is very important and largely overlooked by most golfers. It is worth the effort...

[@Natem22322]

Just discovered your channel and really enjoy it! I just bought a Rimer trainer, excited to use it at the range

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Welcome Nate! We are hear to provide good solid yet easy to understand information for our fellow golfers. If you would like more, check out vlsgolf.com/

[@sbushbask]

Great points! Thank you.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Glad it was helpful! Are you a subscriber?

[@lindazama5498]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure! Hope you are finding the channel enjoyable and helpful to your game.

[@johnspitzig6494]

Excellent. AWSOME. Good points

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Glad you think so! Hope we are helping your game!

[@bgcreationz]

I recently took a lesson and the instructor told me to slightly turn my lead foot out a bit. He said that would allow for hip rotation better. Is that right?

[@davidhaney2496]

David, Ohio, having trouble with my 5iron. Will try moving my hands forward today. I am hopeful.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

David, you got this. Be sure to let us know how it goes.

[@pauluhl4598]

Hey Todd! Ok question since i was just thinking abt this before i searched ur video. During set up right now, abt 50/50 ill feel comfy or uncomfy at address. Main thing that is causing me to back off is how to keep my shoulders square to the target line ( a lot of us stand with our shoulders open at address without knowing it.) Now should I think of it as an up and down type of motion ( as my right hand lowers i make my left shoulder go ^ up instead of open to the left? Or stay focused more on tucking the right elbow in more closer to my right pocket? I hope this makes sense haha.

[@russsvetic6372]

From Redondo Beach, Ca Todd, thanks for doing all these videos. You are my go-to for problem solving. There's a lot of material on various sites about slicers. Do you have a video for guys like me that "over draw" the ball, especially mid and long irons. Try as I might most shots pull 20 yds left. Is it where my hands go....stuck behind....or pulling the club head inside? Would love to hear your take on this problem. Thx

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Russ, appreciate the kind words. Here is a good place to start kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipbbYaOjZqZmZ9U

[@pablot.5511]

Do you roll your lead Hand on the take away with any iron or driver etc.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Nope, we like to keep the face square on the initial takeaway from the ball.

[@jeremygwiz]

I would love to see when you hit the ball in a slow motion so I can see where the club hits the ball. I love your videos but I really love to see the big difference that slow motion allows.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good call out. We will be sure to add this to the to do list. Thanks!

[@paj9568]

From snowy Montreal waiting for spring. You say to setup with a slight rightward aim bias for the feet, hips and shoulders. With this setup is the club face square to the target or also with a slight rightward aim bias?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, you want the stance ever so slightly closed with the face square to the target line. These are cornerstones of the Vertical Line Swing. Here is the full book if interested www.badliegolfbook.com/?r_done=1

[@leonrice1824]

Todd- Great tips. I like the trail hand off and iron for irons. Is it the same for driver? Thanks Your 🇨🇦 Friend

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes it is. Here is another great resource that will help kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWTPfIOar5WGmNksi=6NT1tDL88t81d03r

[@raymondhansonjr7562]

Could you go over what your grip should look like. Thanks.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Absolutely, here you go Raymond: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWZqmBro66hfrM Let us know if it helps!

[@denniscollins1391]

Central Florida 75 year old golfer here. Please give us more info on wood shots to the green. I need a 3 or 5 wood on 8 or 10 holes as driver distance has dropped. I use my woods a lot during a round for approach shots. Thanks for all the great info.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Dennis, we can do that. You can also checkout vlsgolf.com/ for more information on how to help your game

[@denniscollins1391]

@@USGOLFTVshow Thank you for the quick response. I have purchased your book and it helped quite a bit ( about 10yards) but I’m still trying to

[@timshears2099]

From the UK. How do you suggest we work out how our optimum personal tempo is?

[@jfouse6134]

Dennis, could you relate the ball positions indicated in this video to a number on the Rimer 2.0? Thanks in advance.

[@denniscollins1391]

@@jfouse6134 I’m sorry but I am confused as to your request.

[@wieland12]

Love your videos. I am a 63 years old male. I have played golf off and on since I have been 13. I love the game but the game doesn’t love me. I work hard and have taken lessons but after a few seasons I get frustrated and put the cubs away. A few years pass and I pull the cubs out and hit the driving range. I hit a straight shot 7 out of 10 times. My issue is that no matter what iron I hit I only get 125 yards. How can that be?

[@lutherjohnson6029]

Hi Todd good info ,are the supposed to rotate a a little towards each other with the grip thx

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Here is a good place to start kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqG4qoKZaKikiMk Also would suggest reading this www.badliegolfbook.com/?r_done=1

[@allanohlsen7729]

Great process, Todd. Maybe I missed it, doesn't the club face the target on a draw?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes, good call out. The face should be at the target while the club travels slightly to the right of the target to hit the desired draw.

[@michaelmckee5075]

ball contact with hybrids, down or flat ?

[@brianwagner9518]

such a great video ty

[@armandoavila7079]

I have NEVER played golf, but the company I work for is taking myself and four other guys to a tournament. idk why, but I have learned a lot here. Hope I'm not the last guy on the score card

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for watching and posting. We are here to help you enjoy this great game. Here is another great video for you to watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJC0c5d4hMubj9k

[@patsisselberger2640]

Ball position, tee hight with Teton hd driver ? Thanks!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You want to tee the ball up so that 1/2 of it is above the top of the clubhead no matter the club. Make sense?

[@patsisselberger2640]

Ball position with Teton Hd driver.? Thanks!

[@Mark-uh7cr]

Hey Todd, thanks for the videos... Question for you- I've recently picked up my clubs for the 1st time in 5 years after recovering from an accident that broke and dislocated both of my shoulders. I used to be fairly good with straight shots but now, because of injury, it's like I have never golfed before. After subscribing and watching your tips, I am finding limitations on being able to employ the vertical line swing. Any thoughts or will I be relegated to mini golf?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Mark, sorry to hear this. If there is shoulder mobility limitations, the swing will need to be shorter in length which is ok. Think in terms of direction the lead arm moves vs length. Have you read my book, The Bad Lie? It will provide some good guidance www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@annheeteoakley7476]

I recently got into golfing so I literally know nothing about golfing. I life in Florida and I'm currently surrounded by golfing communities on all sides . I would like to know what's considered good gripping technique?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Welcome to the game. Here is a great video to watch per your question kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqG4qoKZaKikiMksi=PO2K7fhRh-xlNXN9

[@annheeteoakley7476]

@@USGOLFTVshow thank you so very much

[@Money1Films]

Thank you

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We got you! Hope you are enjoying the channel…

[@chrisjuhl801]

Hi from SE Florida. Let's change the terminology,. Descending blow to the ball.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

This is a good way to say it...

[@GuitarProgressArchive]

I’ll go hit Tuesday, I’ll let u know :)

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@GuitarProgressArchive hope the information helps the game. You may also enjoy our book THE BAD LIE which can be found on Amazon

[@GuitarProgressArchive]

@@USGOLFTVshowI can see improvement just hitting the wiffle in my back yard. I was definitely standing too far back. I just started going after a break for a few years, ty

[@EarlOman-n3j]

I returned my driver and was told my account would be credited in 3-5 business days. It has now been 10 business days and still no refund

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Contact us at [e-mail] and we will get you taken care of.

[@lutherjohnson6029]

Sorry the hands thx

[@bobkuhn3269]

I always address the ball by saying" GOOD MORNING BALL YOU ARE GOING TO FLY STRAIGHT WITH JUST A LITTLE DRAW", I will say your way is much better.

[@lewislew1653]

Question, I’ve been playing since I was (4) scratch golfer/ but I still hit my wedges (60* 56* 54*) to the left 20-25% of the time. My 60* goes from 100-115 with ease and up farther with my other wedges, with me swinging about a 2 on a scale from 1-10. I’ve attended several classes and lessons from David Love to Fred Couple to some club Pros in Orlando and Atlanta? Any other suggestions beside the 500 I’ve already been through.😂😂😂😂😂

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, the ball starts based on the face and with a wedge there is very little speed which also can increase curve. I would look at the takeaway and make sure the clubface is not closed. Hope that helps.

[@lewislew1653]

@@USGOLFTVshow thanks

[@naashuman5503]

Perfect! Thanks 💪🏻

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure. Are you a subscriber?