The SECRET to great ball striking with your DRIVER and IRONS

[@stevinotalent5166]

I started about 6 months ago, watched many tutorials, yours are like a diamond bullet to the brain. By far the best. Many thanks

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great Stevino, welcome to the game

[@paulm3684]

Great Tip!. The concept not only got me to hit the ball further but I had some shank problems which are now solved. This tip truly was a game changer for this 74 year old duffter.

[@golfhound]

Danny Maude, I've taught golf ever since 1987. I learned from the best. I stopped your video at 4:30 to tell you, I teach the exact same thing. THE SWING IS AN ATHLETIC MOVE WHICH IS DONE WITH OUR BODY, NOT THE HANDS. I call it "The dog wags the tail," not the other way around. I love the way your weight shifts form left-to-right-to left again. The golf swing is a waltz, 1-2-3, 1-2-3. A waltz encourages rhythm and tempo = smooth swing. 6:00 => 7:00 perfect warmup drill. I also do that hold a broom extended horizontally. Great drill for tempo and a great excersize for loosening up before going out to the course. RHYTHM, TEMPO, BALANCE.

[@DanielMaude]

love it, thanks for taking the time to feedback

[@jaretromano7515]

Danny, this video literally just changed everything in my golf swing. I’ve been working on all the mechanics from your videos, but this move is what brings the entire golf swing together. Let the body lead the club! Thank you for doing what you do!

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help

[@alanhancock269]

I have been playing for about 30 years, and was around 10 h/cap when younger. I am nearly 82 and my h/cap is now 17, but I am guilty of using my arms too much, and sometimes coming over the top, I am determined to try to emulate the tips from this video and try to use my body more.

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps Alan, all the best

[@alvor2762]

Went to Sunningdale yesterday to watch the Seniors Open and the first thing that strikes you is the smoothest of the swings from good golfers that look free from tension. What you are showing here Danny is a tension-free swing, unlike me and my playing partner that appear to expend so much energy for such little gain. This instruction today relates very well to yesterday.

[@joemetro352]

The harder you swing the more issues you have. We simply cannot the sweet spot like a pro. An easy solid swing has better chance of hitting the club in the sweet spot. Thy he ball only weighs an ounce and a half. It'll fly off your club if you hit it flush

[@user-ct3er1rw6f]

I’m so glad you reiterate points from former lessons as I for one need to be reminded and teaching points reinforced. Thx as ever.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you, I’ve always been taught that repetition is the mother of skill

[@victormedrano8330]

As a beginner golfer I must say this is one of the best tips I’ve got from a KZbin channel , i practiced this method and it absolutely changed everything for me THANK YOU !!!

[@DanielMaude]

Awesome, well done Victor

[@fooedwin3853]

Greetings from Singapore🇸🇬🇸🇬 Thank you Danny. I’ve always enjoyed watching and learning from this channel. My one other wish is to see you in person and learn all of these live. Till we meet, stay safe!

[@DanielMaude]

Look forward to seeing you soon

[@ZacharyCarlos727]

I was working this exact drill at the driving range and it was making a huge difference in my ball striking. This just reaffirmed that I’m working on the right things. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@jimothy1967]

I watched this video recently. Tried to apply the tips and can honestly say I have never hit irons as well in my life. Every iron was going straight and further than I have ever hit. Huge thanks to you Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s wonderful Jim, well done and thanks for taking the time to share

[@donrush6070]

I had the same experience

[@werquantum]

Man, that’s so good. Bringing the feeling of athleticism instead of positions. Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Dave, all the best

[@Mrtee1950]

I have benefitted massively from this drill on a previous video. It has made such a difference to my iron play. Can’t thank you enough for the impact you have had on my game.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Barrie, all the best

[@dixontj936]

A friend sent me this video earlier this morning, and this afternoon on the course I felt so much better concentrating on momentum around the whole swing. By the 6th or 7th hole, it really clicked, and for me, so much better than position-based swing thoughts. Thanks so much for this video! Most definitely subscribed!

[@DanielMaude]

welcome to the channel Tim, all the best

[@rexbaumgartner2011]

Once again, great comment. Even a golfer who has been playing for decades, like myself, benefits from your coaching. Thank you, Danny! Great channel!

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Rex, all the best

[@DavidHutcheson]

Just wanted to say thank you Danny. I started playing the game again this year after a break of 10 years and your videos have allowed me to immediately get a single figure handicap and for me to shoot my best round ever of four over par. All of your videos are easy to follow and most importantly there's continuity between each one. Loads of other golf teachers online seem to flit from one thing to another and make it really confusing. You on the other hand are almost always focusing on things which are all related. Thanks again and can't wait to try this lesson this week.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome David, really happy to help

[@PaintingwithEnrique]

I why you took a ten year break?

[@DavidHutcheson]

@@PaintingwithEnrique I'm asking myself the same question!

[@louisverduzco851]

@@PaintingwithEnrique I took a 20 year break. Sometimes life gets in the way and you have other priorities. I'm now close to retirement, so taking it up again. Danny's videos have helped a lot.

[@ArnellVincentPablo]

Wow! Thank you for this! This is something that most people fail to talk about. Instead it's always about specific positions, degrees of angles, all this technical stuff when your body has a natural flow to its movement. This definitely has opened up something in my brain to digest so now I know what to focus on right now! Cheers!

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps Arnell

[@keithjones203]

Love the idea of the forward press at the start of the swing. What clicked for me is that many of us think of a forward press with the hands and arms but the right way is to forward press with the legs. Brilliant!

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Keith

[@studioedin5288]

You are the best instructor on youtube, hands down, there are alot of good golf channels but your way of teaching is great. Will try this on the range today, thanx!

[@DanielMaude]

Wow, thanks. really appreciate the support

[@s4nd33p]

What a great simple explanation. There are far too many vids out there over complicating how to use the body in the swing… this distilled it perfectly! Right, off to the range!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s brilliant, thanks for taking the time to feedback

[@Digital_Photog1995]

Another great lesson!! I appreciate the effort you put into these lessons and you simplify these lessons for the vast majority of senior and young golfers to understand. Thanks again!!

[@markhatch1234]

I was at the range, struggling to strike and was slicing like crazy. The minute I started focusing on this i started to get a ton of speed and accuracy and felt so much better. Thank you!!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Mark, really happy to know it helped

[@kimberlj01]

Hi Danny, organising the swing from the bottom absolutely works. I’m a moving and handling trainer and I teach that all good movements pivot at the ankles, knees and hips, not waist and shoulders. Why use small muscles to do a big job? Applying this to my golf has lifted my game, put 10 yards on my driver, and got me hitting irons better, more often. Thanks for great tips.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s brilliant John, thanks for sharing

[@donrush6070]

Wow! Went to the range and applied the lesson of this video. Made a huge difference in my ball striking. I am now addressing the ball with more confidence. I just need to remember this! Thanks Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

All the best don

[@rustysteel8714]

Every lesson is a REVELATION, Danny! Without a doubt....the BEST instruction on KZbin. Thank you! 👏👊

[@HIblue187]

After watching this video, I need to correct many bad habits. Actually, have never, until recently, realized how the body should control the clubs in use. Thank you for sharing your expertise. I am going to be a better player from your help. Thank you.

[@benwood7132]

It’s crazy that this video was posted and that I found it today! Before watching this, I experienced this feeling this morning at the range. I found, not surprisingly, that using the big muscles created more power, but I WAS surprised by how consistent the shots were as well. Mentally, I have always tried to place the club into position at various points in the swing, thinking that careful and specific effort on that front would result in increased accuracy and consistency, and that letting these big muscles like legs and core take over would overpower the club into poor positions and inconsistently so. Nope! QUITE the opposite! This video puts a clear explanation to, expounds upon, and confirms what I felt today. I never hit the ball better than this morning, and can’t wait to incorporate this more fully into what I’m doing. Thank you, Sir!

[@natureboyfishing4380]

I have improved my swing after finding your videos on you tube. Thank you for all of your effort providing these lessons to us.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome, really happy to help

[@gpness]

Danny, your videos have taken my game to the next level. Consistently scoring in the high 80s, low 90s compared to 100+ in past years. Your tip to get legs involved by pretending to twist a cap with your feet, absolute GOLD my friend. Thanks a lot, from Niagara

[@DanielMaude]

Absolute pleasure Maiq

[@larrybeavens7580]

Excellent video Danny; this is the nuts and bolts of how the golf swing works. The takeaway sets the stage for the rest of the swing, and what I do is try to “heave” the club into the backswing. If you can get that feeling of heaving the club back with your legs instead of pushing or pulling it with your hands, arms and shoulders, you can keep the tension out of your upper body and set yourself up for an easy, effortless golf swing. You’ve done a lot of great videos, but this is probably the best I’ve seen from you. Well done; this is truly one of the “secrets” to making a great golf swing. 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much Larry, I truly believe this is one of those secrets golfers need to know

[@justinkemper182]

I’ve been struggling a lot recently and am an experienced golfer yet never incorporated this simple tip into my swing. Takes all the thinking out of it!!

[@DanielMaude]

it does indeed Justin

[@hckyenginr9]

The last couple weeks my swing has felt like it's fallen apart and I think this is a big part of it. I'm going to give this a shot and see if I can find consistency again! Sometimes you just need to hear it again. Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure, let me know how it goes

[@PirateRemy]

Danny...this is the best video ever ...immediately gained power and got the swing sequence right .. I also used the same principle with chipping and pitch shots with immediate results... Thank you 🙂

[@DanielMaude]

Fantastic! You are very welcome

[@PirateRemy]

@@DanielMaude it will take some work to bed it in but at least I know I am doing the right thing now. Thanks again ...I've sent this to all my golfing mates too.

[@charlesseafous773]

Watched this video last night. Came within three strokes of breaking 100 for the first time today. This video and many others (along with practicing what you teach) is making my game better. Thanks Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Well done Charles, you can do it

[@charlesseafous773]

@@DanielMaude Thanks! According to my Arccos data, my driving improved by 9.3 strokes compared to the average of my last 10 rounds. And my approach shots improved 9.4 strokes. This video seemed to make the swing fall into place for me. Keep them coming! I am going to save so much money on new golf balls now. 😂

[@georgekmorash4313]

I’ve been following you for a couple weeks now. Working on my swing through your teaching. I’ve found some good improvement shot a 79 today a personal best. Thank you so much.

[@DanielMaude]

Well done George thanks for sharing

[@jasonramler]

Man. You are the best Danny. I wish I could make a trip across the Atlantic to take a class from you in person! You have such enthusiasm and make even a hack like me believe I can to, one day hit good consistent shots. I just have to unlock those little subtleties. That's what fascinates me about golf. You can strike the ball with the ferocity of Conan the Barbarian and it goes 20 yards. You can strike the ball with ease and grace and it goes 200 yards. Each video you keep pushing us to feel the golf swing. Some day I'll get there. Thank you!!!!

[@DanielMaude]

You will indeed Jason, switch off as much conscious thought as possible and begin to allow yourself to experience the swing

[@bryandouglasbailey]

I finally connected the dots thanks to this video, Danny! You just don’t know the feel until you know the feel. Took me 3/4 of my session at the range today before I really just let my body swing the club. Effortless distance, amazing ball flight. Very happy today! Thanks!

[@frankkovalak1967]

Another great tip from you Danny which I tried at the range. Rather than start my backswing with my arms, which I previously did, using your lower legs and arms in a one piece take away helped me to transfer my weight to the back foot on the backswing, and then to the front foot before swinging forward. This helped me to keep my front foot planted rather than stepping out moving it. Yours tips have helped me to hit much straighter and longer shots resulting in a lower handicap. Thanks again and have a good day!

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Frank, thanks for taking the time to share

[@peterjmarana]

Best lesson dozens and dozens I have watched. This is so key the right place to start. Thanks Danny

[@utubecaud]

Danny thanks for being there!!! I like to study the golf swing understanding how it works and of course playing the game is the objective. I have purchased so many books and video training courses but nobody get the point across as you do, nobody transmits the concepts and feelings a you do. Thanks again, Javier from Spain.

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Javier, really happy to help

[@pierretasse119]

Danny: I tried your technique with my driver and it works very well. I guess I was releasing at the ball instead of behind the ball. Still haven't got the iron technique. Thanks for this. Your instruction is the best.

[@nnnnopeitsmelori3073]

Me, binge watching all your KZbin video’s just to play as proper as I can in a VR game. I think I’m improving a little bit in Golf+ each time I play 😊 so It’s working. My putting in Walkabout mini golf has improved by leaps and bounds! I had a +35 on the course of 18 holes, last night I scored -8 under par!! I appreciate all your instruction. Ty Sir! 🙏

[@DanielMaude]

Well done thanks for the support 😁👍

[@patwregan]

i have never had or known what a proper golf swing looked or felt like- this was the best explanation i have heard to date- will try this drill- thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps your golf

[@johnk9891]

This is the best single tip I've come across in years. It really helped me simplify what I was doing last time out, and I hit so many more good shots, and longer shots. Thanks Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure John, all the best

[@ianlamont825]

OMG, does this define me and of course, I am losing distance and consistent ball striking. Look forward to putting this in practice. Much thanks Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Ian, one of my favourite things to teach this

[@NonnyStrikes]

It's all fine and dandy with the motion like this.... But if you get the feeling, you CAN start it with your dominant hand. It's amazing how I just llift a tiny bit with my right(domin hand) to get the club going. It makes my follow through really smooth too. Great stuff Danny. Perspective is my favorite word, and you my friend do just that.

[@richards5910]

One of your best videos. I have been incorporating your concepts into my swing with a lot of success: they have made my swing simpler and more consistent and have quietened down the many swing thoughts I used to have in my head, as they are replaced by a set of natural, simple, actions. And this video, for me, just pulls all the pieces of the jigsaw together.

[@simmo5071]

I swear that golf instruction is cyclical. This description by Danny is simply the best... Pete Cowan starting from ground , ankles, calves... same message to complex. Zach Allen has a great method of holding club at the chest and utilize Danny weight shift with slight rotation to get club moving. Danny I have made comments about your fast speaking delivery, enthusiasm etc... YOU REMAIN MY GOLD STANDARD FOR TEACHING. Good on you mate! Personally my ballstriking is pretty good like most I search for distance which is slowly but surely getting better. 8 iron usually 120 plus range now going 140 plus👍😷☝️

[@bprause7340]

Hi Danny. I tried this at the range today. I focused on getting my body in ‘rhythm ‘ and then followed with my swing not focusing on hitting the ball but hitting through it. I’ve struggled with hitting behind the ball and not following through with my swing. What I felt today was a purer, consistent strike with my irons and not caught up with all these swing thoughts. It really felt effortless. My timing seems still a bit off with the longer clubs but I’ll keep working on it. I’ll be taking this to the course tonight! Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great, it will take some time before it feels natural but when it does it will be so much easier

[@williamhankard9489]

I really want to thank you for all the excellent understandable and straightforward instructions. I try and incorporate them into my game and I really see a difference!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure William, really happy to help

[@johnnybadger4086]

Hi Danny I think that you are right to devote lessons on the importance of a consistent strike on the ball. I have struggled for a long time with an inconsistent one and there is no way you can move on to regulating distance, aim and trajectory if you are duffing, topping, shanking and so forth. The two recent lessons; this one and a previous one where you present an effective way of taking up the grip with the left hand, while keeping the forearm joint facing forward, has worked for me in practice. For the first time I find that I am making good contact and have begun to work on distance and so forth. Great stuff - well done!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure John, have a great weekend

[@joetroupe893]

Thanx, Danny. Great suggestion for correcting a bad misconception regarding too much of a weight shift and over swinging the club.

[@DanielMaude]

Yes, I often find golfers are concerned about moving too much

[@MrJoel9679]

Put it into practice today in the practice swing and made some epic drives and had better contact. Cheers Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant well done and thanks for sharing

[@MrJoel9679]

@@DanielMaude playing again tomorrow. I better watch this again as a refresher.

[@MrJoel9679]

@@DanielMaude not to be annoying. I reviewed again and applied the principles a third time. Shot 42 over 9 holes. Normally I’d struggle to get low 50. Had that one blow out hole that I picked myself up from. The game is fun again!

[@tonyfrostad2730]

Love your simple explanations of the golf swing - Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Tony, hope they help

[@donkegerreis8561]

Danny..I appreciate all your teachings. This one "flipped a switch" with me..I tried it on the range and just played a round today..hit the most fairways and greens for me this year. The most freely have swung in awhile..hips were cleared, which is many times, my issue. Thanks!!!!

[@johnlester9894]

Hi Danny, I tried this this morning. After the the first few holes not going too well, it clicked and my swing improved quite a lot! 😊

[@Joe-th8bh]

Thanks Danny! I love how you teach through feel and not through technical jargon. I had not played much in the past ten years and just started back playing a year ago ( and was terrible). Your drills on the feet, hips and takeaway have helped me improve immensely!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s brilliant Joe, really happy to help

[@makaveli2395]

Really like how you break stuff down to bitesize - nice work...

[@DanielMaude]

Really hope it helps

[@paternoborlagdan8586]

Great demo of an effortless yet powerful swing...I'm just 4 months into golf learing and this is very timely to refine my golf swings.Thanks a lot!...Cheers!

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Paterno

[@carmanabrahamson7154]

I want to thank you and Mr Short Game for all the great videos that you have posted. On Wednesday July 20 at the third hole of Mapleridge Golf Course Calgary I shot a 123 yard Blues to Blue Flag Hole in One with an 8 Iron Callaway into the wind on a 29 C day. The ball went up in this beautiful arc and drop right into the hole. Of course it is luck or 99.99% luck and .01 % skill but your techniques for golf really improved the consistency in my game. I am aiming for 72 from the Blues, currently around the 88, and think I am well on my way down from the 99 I was shooting from the Blacks last year and several years before that. Thanks again for all the videos and techniques you post. I also messaged Mrshortgame.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s wonderful Carman, well done. Thanks so much for taking the time to feedback

[@colinryan9927]

Off the range now to give it a go👍. Makes perfect sense to build the swing from the ground up and for the arms to react to the body, not the opposite. Sometimes I feel my feet are stuck in cement, which leads to all sorts of issues 😣. This lesson should definitely help. Have a great week Danny ⛳️

[@DanielMaude]

Really hope so Colin, all the best

[@stuartjames7820]

Great video and a good one to watch every few weeks as a reminder. As a beginner it's easy to keep falling into trying to get the club into certain positions, make sure this arm is straight here, do this, do that and you end up in a very unnatural state and trying to hit at the ball. This approach is already starting to help me and reminds you how to keep it really simple and relaxed. Also it's a really easy thing to just go and practice in the garden a few times a day whilst the kettle is boiling...

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Stuart 👍

[@markdavies5376]

Of all the golf videos on KZbin this and your weight shift video are the very best. I agree there is too much emphasis concentrating on the moving the club. I'm an 18 handicap. Getting around a golf course in 79-83 as I did infrequently now and again was intense hard work. Then just last week after nothing would work, after a terrible last 5/6 holes, I started at the first tee again. I let the body from the ground up lead the swing. I felt like I was also swaying, but actually my head was staying centered whilst my body turned. I seemed as though I was behind the ball, with my weight onto the right. The thing was it now felt as though I could more easily time the downswing and transfer the weight easily to the left and through as my feet and legs were involved . Not only that but I felt like I had a storage of speed and power ready to come into the ball. It felt effortless. On this first hole, I hit the ball well yes but it went into the rough on the right hand side of the fairway. However had it been just a little straighter it would have gone a long way. The difference was the swing felt easy. I couldn't go for the green. The ball was above my feet on a downslope in the rough. So I used the same feeling playing the ball back in my stance. Good effortless contact put me just short of a very raised green (always hard to get a 4 unless you drive well off onto the fairway across a deep draw on this hole) .Anyway it turned out to be an easy 5. Always acceptable on this opening hole at our club. The next hole, easy effortless swing it went a long way. Effortless 8 iron onto the green and a 4. This continued for the next 5 holes. On two par 4's 250 yard drives with a 3 wood. Two more 4's. An easy tap in 5 on another hole. Then a birdie on a par 3. So for 7 holes, when I have to say being a 63 year old who had been carrying his clubs around for 25 holes I was completely knackered. But this was my scorecard after the additional 7 holes. 5,4,4,5,4,4,2. The 5's were tap ins. Drives and second shots were effortless yet there was extra distance. I felt great. BUT ! would it be just a fleeting experience. Surely after 7 holes scoring like that it couldn't be. So a few days after, I went into the garden with plastic balls and initiated the same feeling. I pretended to play the first 11 holes of my home course. A clean straight strike with every ball except perhaps one. Now I know this is not going to mean I will move to being a scratch player. But the idea that I might regularly go around in the 70's is now very much a realistic expectation. Your two videos I have mentioned are key to this kind of transformation.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s wonderful to hear and thanks so much for taking the time to write and share your progress

[@markdavies5376]

Just to say thanks Danny.This teaching continues.Weekend just gone my best round of 79.Not only that I felt I had lots left in the tank.Frequently putting for birdies or just missing out on pats.Leaving tap in 5,s on the hardest holes.By the way your chipping video is superb having the back of club raised and using a more upright pendulum motion.Pure contact every time giving much more confidence with up and downs.All of your instruction hits the mark.By the way I need to be honest I still play with a very strong grip and I do swing on a more single plane.I think the point is here that good instruction and technique applies whatever the mechanics.For example despite my very strong grip I watched your video about the club remaining at a 45 degree angle as you swing away.Prior to your teaching I was forcing the club into an exaggerated shut position parallel to the ground.It’s all working very well.Ongoing feedback is important I believe, as the aim is for consistent improvement.Hopefully this will also inspire others to follow your channel.

[@randymahony8157]

I always look forward to your videos Danny, especially when I'm in a rut and can't figure out what's wrong. Sometimes I just Binge until I find the right one.

[@MrIttna]

My swing was so out of order a month ago and started doing a similar drill a few weeks ago by myself. Really noticing the club head and using the body to start the movements really has made it a lot easier to control swing paths and club face. One thing I've also drilled is controlling distance by controlling the the speed of the swing but keeping the tempo the same. It really helps you get in sync with your swing. Thanks Danny for the lesson! It makes me feel that I'm on the right track.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely, for me it's fundamental to the golf swing

[@gotchugarrosh6825]

Hi Danny, thx for putting this reminder out again. Agree on the importance of swinging bottom up from a very stable foundation. Yet currently learn to avoid ups and downs in the movement of the swing action...they seem to be counterproductive while working on increased consistency. Just startet with a Moe Norman setup, using the single plane... will see how it goes.

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Gotchu

[@rayh72]

Excellent Danny, thank you. Your comments after the slight fade to the right were of particular interest as I often experience such results. Must become conscious of continuing the pivot more during the follow through.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely 👍

[@rayh72]

@@DanielMaude As an aside... have noticed more players (eg Morikawa) taking the club back very slowly... any comments?

[@Voodoogoat]

I have shed 12-14 shots off my game from this channel over the past five months. Thank you!

[@lyndabywater5230]

Such a great lesson again Danny. You have helped me more than any other golf pro ever. Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great Lynda, really happy to help

[@MyProject15]

This tip is genius and worked for me right away. Thank you Danny for posting so many great golf tips.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Brian, all the best

[@jackbauman6462]

This was really helpful. I just started golfing 2 months ago. I am so hyper focused on what to do with my arms, that I have injured myself a few times. I really need to just concentrate on my swing, not necessarily striking the ball (for now). This video is extremely helpful. Thank you! Subscribed!🏌🏻‍♀️⛳️

[@salilpunoose5248]

Excellent as usual. The best teaching pro in the world.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much for the support

[@carolnemerever7703]

Your videos really help to organize my practice. You are able to explain things so clearly in a way that others make so complicated. My ball striking has definitely improved. If only I would always remember to aim as well, my scores just might come down!

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help Carol

[@kyleblosser514]

That bit about the follow through and allowing the space… I always struggle with pushing to the right (not slicing so it’s not a swing plane or throwing or cutting across issue)… but that must be it, that I compress the ball well but I’m not actually turning through the shot. Awesome stuff.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on, all the best Kyle

[@simonfranklin6434]

Simple, concise vid, I tried these out on the range after watching, felt some much more consistent with my ball strikes (across all clubs) had a round last night and played with alot more confidence! Thanks alot :)

[@DanielMaude]

you are very welcome Simon

[@StumpkillerCP]

In archery I was taught to use the large muscles first (i.e. not the arms), and in karate I learned that a punch or block starts with the hips. This translates well to golf. My approach is as if it is a martial art . . . and I am working on control and consistency rather than power. Like fly fishing - the club/(rod) should do all the work and the angler is focusing on adjusting timing and control. What I haven't worked out is that, on the top of the backswing, do you pause or do you snap forward to "load" the club shaft? This video has helped show it's the rhythm: backwing fast/release fast. Backwing slow/release slow (I think).

[@DanielMaude]

The snap forward is happening before the club actually reached the top. The lower body starts to move forward to wards the target while the upper body completes the turn. This creates tremendous torque and snap

[@metagolfer4550]

It is so "natural thinking" to focus on our arms and upper body merely being supported by the strongest muscle groups in our bodies. :) Great video sir. I spent an hour today at the range only striking balls lightly at first by ensuring my arms were going along for the ride. Tremendous results on the single full swing at the end that I allowed myself. So well explained.

[@DanielMaude]

Wonderful to hear

[@anyprax]

so this was something that I have been doing all along without thinking about it, thus striking the ball really good and consistently, unfortentlely there were days were I could not strike the ball properly and I had no clue what I was doing wrong or differently, now I'm pretty sure that my body and mind wasn't working correctly resulting that I was too much focused on my upper body and arms. I would always describe my bad phase with loosing my rhythm, it all makes sense now, glad I've found this video.

[@DanielMaude]

happy to help

[@careydunn8227]

great video and the concept of natural movement is spot on. Just had rotator cuff surgery and can't wait to put these into play once I am able to swing the club. Will like starting new with better foundation. Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Look forward to hearing how you get on

[@karenley7356]

Love your videos, so generous with your knowledge. The free downloads for practice drills have really helped. Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

That’s brilliant Karen

[@kenkohl2181]

Good tips on momentum building. I love the idea of the rolling start with pressure shifts.

[@DanielMaude]

Really helps

[@topgunbass]

I've been working on the thought of getting the club to the top and in a supported position and then letting the Angles go with rotating the forearm to the ball at impact. I'm getting good results. It is challenging to let it all go and keep the body forward trusting the club path will be square. Thanks for the instruction.

[@VSundayhill]

Great natural simple drill. Many Thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure happy holidays

[@garyassim8781]

Hi Danny I follow a lot of your videos which have helped me a lot but this one is a real gamechanger! This has transformed my game, made it more enjoyable and with less effort. I now understand how I can whip the club through impact which i was having difficulty with before. I also don't have to think about where my arms are in the takeaway, it's just natural. If only I could read greens I would be great!! Thanks for all of your help.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Gary thanks for taking the time to leave feedback 👍

[@maralvor]

This is definitely one of your best Danny! Thanks very much for sharing with us. It really works very well and it produces much better strikes and direction (and distance!) than we might ever imagine. The disk image is extremely helpful!

[@billcarney184]

Very excited to try this and I was nodding the entire time. I am extremely guilty of trying to muscle everything with my arms. Going to try this and your box trick tonight!

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Bill 👍

[@bobs5624]

Brilliantly simple and effective. Thanks Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Bob, all the best

[@alancarlyon3928]

Hi Danny, I just love your so welcomed Blogs! I have been playing golf for over 50 years and I feel am playing better than when I was younger! I have started to squat in which helps me with me being older, but getting to hit the ball further is a bonus! could you do a video about squatting which might help others in achieving better striking shots even when one being older?

[@johnn.7806]

This video was a game changer, literally. You just got a subscriber.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s awesome John, welcome to the channel

[@rodneysavage4965]

Eureka! The body loads. The arms release. Thanks once again.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Rodney, all the best

[@indiefruit]

Best coach on youtube. All of it boils down to the same tips, just described in different ways and contexts. Too many tips on youtube for 100 different drills for 100 different problems. Danny teaches you to have a good fundemental swing sensation, and then once you have that consistent and smooth movement, then you can tweak it with different drills depending on any issues you are personally enountering.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much for taking time to summarise the channel so eloquently

[@ChrisW444]

Brilliantly presented and so helpful. Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

you are very welcome

[@cantthinkany]

Keep a calm mind and hold the urge to hit the ball instantaneously. Let the body lead the arms. Great reminder Danny.

[@alandoyle7073]

Hi Danny,Im a high handicap golfer and been following your tips on grip change for a straighter drive.I have sorted out the slice thanks to your help but now im hooking it badly left,any advice?thanks keep up the great work.

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

Great advice, Danny. I always look forward to hearing what you have to say.

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help

[@sergioreisman]

THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO I HAVE EVER SEEN. GAME CHANGER. THAQNK YOU

[@richardboudreau8160]

I love the way you teach! It's very easy for me to follow

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for taking the time to feedback Richard

[@Slipslidedc]

Thanks Danny.....really needed this vid after having one of my worst games this year just last week!!

[@DanielMaude]

Hope this helps Keith

[@pollyvetter7023]

I totally need this! lately my arms have been leading the swing - thanks for opening my eyes!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Polly, all the best

[@scottfoster6396]

Thanks Danny, great illustration yet again. Easy to follow.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Scott, hope it helps your golf