The SECRET to hitting IRONS further with THIS incredible drill

[@marc67marc]

Excellent Tip. The focus went automatically from "hitting the ball" to "create the correct follow through" and the results are amazing.

[@anthonybarnes5555]

What a great idea for a channel. Testing tips of professional KZbin golfers

[@testingthetips]

Thanks 🙏

[@awebbo1426]

@@testingthetipsgreat idea. Sick of poor golf tips. Need someone to sort the wheat from the chaff and you are the man. Already subscribed.

[@rogerparker4468]

Just tried the drill...amazing diff in swing speed. Many thanks🙏

[@testingthetips]

That’s great to read

[@alvermeil5884]

I really enjoy when you do these type of videos on Tips. Hopefully you will do more.

[@testingthetips]

Upload every Friday evening from now on 👍

[@GOLFBALLUHU]

Well explained,can't wait to test it !!!

[@markwoods6943]

Thank you for the tip and a very good explanation of how to perform the drill.

[@leepetersen4082]

its a completely new way to look at a golf swing...Thanks///great video!

[@testingthetips]

Give it a try

[@lanc1a]

for you

[@davidcosten4722]

Andy, that is the best I have ever seen you swing. This drill seems to have improved your path and speed, it’s a beautiful inside path now. I have to try this!!!

[@testingthetips]

To be fair the path element has been from numerous other drills noticeably last weeks episode

[@ChuckS7546]

Great drill to gain speed In the swing!

[@nbargolf]

Always loved the testing the tips glad you bought them back.

[@testingthetips]

One a week is achievable, every Friday from here on

[@andybird6102]

My PGA coach gave me similar drill to promote hip turn and timing of the same. She wanted me to focus on quite a gentle strike. Have to say I struggled with it so we moved onto other drills to try and work on the same. As another poster said Jon Rahm uses this one too. I will revisit. Good idea this for a channel, glad the algorithm suggested it !

[@bradlloyd3208]

Love the idea of this drill tip, I can't wait to try it. thank you

[@aljames7345]

Superb tip will give this a go today! Thanks so much

[@testingthetips]

Thanks and good luck

[@09Youba]

Great drill Andy. Keep up the great drills

[@testingthetips]

Every Friday upload

[@KevinMoran-yq5kt]

Great tip! Can't wait to try it.

[@patrickharrington8414]

Great drill. Just did a session and definitely faster swing now. Had some trouble topping and thinning the ball after the drill but after a few hits I was back crispy strikes. Thanks

[@Golfing-AddiCt]

Brilliant little video 👌🏼

[@Zangrievance]

Jon Rahm drill is great!

[@seansack609]

Swing is looking good Andy! Well done

[@testingthetips]

Not too bad to the minute

[@craigknudsen7424]

👍👍💯😎Very helpful and surely very effective

[@bobsanders8030]

Great demonstration. I'll try it this weekend.

[@testingthetips]

Hope it works

[@stangcobra592]

I'm done watching youtube coaching, as a high school and college player I had zero swing thoughts with no instruction, just played by feel to a low single digit, now I have a dozen thoughts wrecking my game!

[@testingthetips]

😂 so why did you choose to watch this 🤷‍♂️

[@gwest40]

Have you ever had a round where you just weren't playing well and/or one of your playing partners was having a bad day? But on the final hole, nothing but great shots! You're like: "Where has that been all day?" When you've had a bad round, sometimes you just give up, get through and look forward to the next round. Basically, you take your brain out of the equation. When you take your brain out of the equation, great things happen. Good golfers have told me that I should have swing thoughts on the range, but no swing thoughts during the actual round. Me hitting my drive into another fairway isn't unusual. Some of my best approach shots have come when I'm trying to get out the way of people in the other fairway. No thoughts. No practice swing. Just swing to get out of the way. There have been pro athletes who say you perform better when you're relaxed. Bobby Jones said golf and tension don't mix. A good golfer once told me, "You're tensing-up to hit the ball. That's your problem! You're supposed to swing the club, not hit the ball...think about that a bit."

[@ThomasPredey-n4f]

Stumbled upon this video and it looks like a great drill. Can’t wait to try it out

[@testingthetips]

Good luck

[@jamesevans225]

This video was so inspiring (180yds !!!) That I immediately ran to the driving range to try it. I can't remember the last time I hit ball first so solidly and repeatedly! It definitely increased my power and improved my smash factor and distance! I will work on direction tomorrow AND it wasn't physically painful! Awkward looking, Yes. Head turning when they heard the loud crack of the ball off my iron, Yes! Thank You Sir and Thank You Eric C!!!

[@loganboyd]

I recently started warming up on the driving range with really small back swings and what i've found is I hit the ball quite far that way and have really good ball strike too

[@jimorr3252]

Thank you Andy!

[@testingthetips]

Cheers Jim

[@lenardtan7169]

Great Advice lesson tips

[@richyclubsport5155]

Jon Rahm has a video on this explaining how his coach had him hitting balls, from hip high back to a full follow through, as fast as possible, seen it on here and Facebook.

[@richardgilfedder2807]

This looks a good one

[@internationAL21]

Look forward to trying this. Andy - have you tried this drill with hybrids and woods?

[@testingthetips]

Yes I have and it works just the same imo

[@christopherchavez6155]

Just saying why not ??? I’ll try with all my toys

[@JCWithrow-i7b]

Dang, definitely will give this a go!

[@testingthetips]

Good luck

[@garykazanjian824]

I just watched and subscribed. Can you point me towards the video you mentioned on hinging the wrists?

[@testingthetips]

Thanks, here you go The wrist hinge technique simplifies the golf swing kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpeQpWqdd5V0rsU

[@garykazanjian824]

@@testingthetips Thank you very much and Happy New Year.

[@HolyGrailOfGolf]

It's not a "half swing" it's actually a full swing but you're tricking yourself into applying power in the short time that have prior to impact when you actually have the mechanical advantage to do so. The other "half" of what you'd assume is the backswing is actually just part of the wind-up and it's just a slower and more relaxed transition which results in a longer "looking" backswing.

[@petekenny3774]

It's because your strike is so good your ball speed will jump up as efficiency will be amazing .... Half swings all players should do this as your strike will blooming brilliant

[@michaelrowe6220]

This drill from Eric, is linked to another video he does about “float loading”. Watch it. It’s a game changer for all the over swingers out there. A man named Allen Doyle, used it quite successfully after turning pro at age 48. Won many tournaments and 3 Senior Tour majors, and well over $13 million. It’s not much more than well controlled half swing…that achieves about 80% of “maximum” yardage. I committed to this philosophy about 10 years ago, and went from an 8 handicap, to a +2. Turns out that less is more:)👍

[@testingthetips]

Sounds amazing will take a look

[@GasBunny]

this is how I hit all my irons out on course. not the most distance I can get but the most consistent strikes and direction of flight

[@cheemomugdoo799]

There is a KZbin short where John Rahm talks about this drill. Of course he is the master at having a short backswing, but I have done this at the range and it's amazing how far you can hit it with a minimal backswing.

[@petercurrie3953]

My coach has been trying to shorten my swing and when I do get it right my ballspeed jumps up 8 mile an hour ,weird and very hard , great vid pal ❤👍

[@testingthetips]

I think it’s interesting how much speed we can increase through the impact position

[@petercurrie3953]

👍especially at our age 😂

[@Paavelify]

Brilliant idea for channel. You could consider showing the first time testing -reaction aswell instead of first testing on your own and then "teaching" us the method.

[@zazhou]

The length of the backswing is not totally paramount but needs to be sufficient to allow for a proper and full release of the clubhead through the impact zone. The release must not be too early or too late or else the clubhead speed will be diminished. Also acceleration through the ball is vital for increased force (F=MA) which again implies correct timing of the release.

[@markspeeps]

How much faster did you go. I will try it tomorrow

[@gcoffey223]

The average golfer tests the tips, so we don't have to... unless they work. This one is a good one, btw.

[@gmcoan]

For a better explanation for ppl who are watching but still not understanding - Practice this by taking full swings but when making your down swing you want to try to fully hear the “swoosh” of the club solely in your left ear (if your RH) and right ear for lefties! Again you want to be able to hear that “swoosh” sound after impact, not before!!! Please let me know if this helps! Thank You!

[@gmcoan]

A perfect example of this is watching the video of Tiger hitting his PW 186 yards from that thick rough. His back swing is very sound and smooth as well as his down swing but then you’ll notice that right after he makes contact with the ball, that is when he fully fires through the swing itself!

[@saigonlawman68]

Caution for folks with back issues. Make sure you stretch & warm up before trying this. Especially for folks like me with a bad back. Liking this abbreviated golf swing.

[@testingthetips]

Good advice

[@ow7224]

Great channel, You should give danny maude’s driving tips a go

[@testingthetips]

Tried plenty already bud 👍

[@okgotit4103]

It cuts out some of the complication of the full swing, the full swing requires rotation of the shoulders with a stable head and a connection with the left shoulder to the ball at the top of the swing to keep a relationship with the ball and strike through pure

[@stevem6521]

Think I might start a channel where I test the tips of the people that test the tips. Where will it end? 😊 Seriously though, this channel is an intriguing idea

[@Randy-J]

I watch a few of the same instructors as you. I can't find the link to Eric's video in the "description" . Did you forget to post it or am I blind"

[@aluminumfalcon552]

Yesterday at the range I worked on trying to do a Jon Rahm backswing and eliminate my John Daly backswing. It made a big difference. What a coincidence this popped up on my feed today.

[@testingthetips]

Yes that would certainly help!

[@aluminumfalcon552]

@ going from what I had, it feels like I’m accelerating a full swing from a chip or pitch shot backswing. It also makes me rotate my torso toward the target more at follow through. Overall I was hitting more flush shots with less dispersion. Can’t ask for more than that!

[@petekenny3774]

Go on Andy ...how many Weetabix you had 🤣🤣🤣👌👌

[@samb55]

When I first tried this drill, I couldn't keep my balance! That was a clue that something wasn't right with my golf swing. I needed to get my legs active.

[@testingthetips]

It’s more difficult that you would think tbf

[@blueeyes6192]

What’s your grip strength through out the back and down swing ?

[@testingthetips]

Light and then stronger through impact

[@blueeyes6192]

@ thank you

[@shawndgee]

This "testing tips" in a breath of fresh air for all the hot air on YT, did you find with the no back swing your hips were late?

[@mindchime]

That swing is literally my swing, exactly how far back as I go for all my irons, woods and driver...and my 7 iron is 165. My backswing however is MUCH slower on all clubs, which keeps all my ball shots straight. The faster I come back, the less straight the ball.

[@sethualtaylor2948]

Im genuinly curious. On the no backswing, you put the object to make sure you didnt go backwards. On the "half swing" you come halfway, stop, and pre load a higher swing which is counterintuitive to your directions to not go into backswing with the first drill even though intuitively you want to. On the halfswing, should i be pushing forward, or backswinging further like you did in the video before going forward? Because it looks like your not doing anything other than a full swing with a brief pause in the backswing? Its an honest question. Not being a troll because it looks like a good training drill to get you to not only generate more power but also to help you focus on follow through rather than worrying about your swing. But i want to make sure i do it right and it just appeared your actions on camera were contradictive to what i thought you were instructing? If that makes sense? Maybe i missed something

[@Deuce_McGillicutty]

Just tried it and i cant believe how far I hit on a 1/2 swing and much better the strikes were

[@user-kf8qc7cx4n]

It looks like a lot of tension 😮

[@scottcraig2569]

Was 103mph your club head or ball speed? My 7 iron is about 88mph and I hit it 180yrd. If I swung it over 100mph the ball would fly over 200yds.

[@testingthetips]

Ball speed 👍

[@testingthetips]

I can’t swing driver 103mph 😂

[@mikebarnard2689]

Sorry , you need to be far more less sloppy with this … 8:48.. clubhead speed 103 … NOPE, that’s ball speed, so 145 carry .. still a good strike at 1.40 smash but … don’t confuse ball and club speed Your audience are tech savvy , so don’t make daft errors And as for the 180yd with no backswing intro … get real.. show the shot on Trackman , yes if you squint hard you can see 119 ball speed and 179 carry… impressive numbers possibly equating to 85mph club speed… which is very high … would liked to have actually seen that swing!! If you don’t show it … it didn’t happen. Oh and reveal the 7i spec… loft and length… club numbers tell fibs these days Not being harsh… just us folk need consistent data .

[@kramnivas]

I hundred percent agree with this.

[@petethomas7164]

Thanks for your efforts. You name some good sources of advice. I would say you snd they would greatly advance their knowledge, skills and appreciation of what makes a good swing and perhaps more importantly how to pass on and impart these to the interested punter, if you watch and listen to Warren Bennett. Thank me later. You're welcome. Cheers.

[@xrpb11a]

I wonder what your normal 7 iron distance is, and how much longer it went after doing this drill...

[@testingthetips]

160yds and the swing at the beginning reached 180 👍

[@hocheye]

Stack and tilt! The best way to hit a golf ball! You finish with 80 to 90% of your weight on your front foot. Many top pros use it now, eliminating all the unnecessary shifting.

[@greggallego3111]

Early wrist set?

[@testingthetips]

Yes

[@bornlucky2]

See this in my grandson he is 13 years old ,only just 5ft but hits his driver 250 yrds + with longer back swing but minimal effort and max whip at impact.

[@Thataintnothing]

My Grandson is 12 -5’4” and Lefty on School Golf Team ,Select Baseball and mashes it with pure Balance !

[@Brewtal2009]

good drill - ball speed 104, not club speed though

[@rustyhoops]

I thought that was a pie😂😂

[@ralphpagan3371]

Dose this drill apply to your driver ???

[@testingthetips]

I will be giving it a try

[@nochance4264]

Ummmmm I swing a 7i 83mph with a carry of 166.... how do you swing 103 and hit it 145??

[@testingthetips]

103 was ball speed not swing speed 👍 ummmmmm

[@Jonboy90]

Not sure what this drill is but it doesn’t seem an appropriate drill to increase club head speed. You seem to emphasise your ‘wrist hinge’ but this is making you come inside too early, is reducing your reach (vertical) and thus actually impacting your speed. You didn’t mention weight shift in to your lead side, rotation or attack angle. Sort those things out for people and it unlocks better contact and faster speeds

[@BoomersandBitcoin]

You don't hit a golf ball with the backswing... Has nothing to do with hitting a golf ball. Obviously as shown here in the video

[@Jonboy90]

@@BoomersandBitcoinget your back swing and transition right and you will see an improvement in ball speed. If you see a teaching professional this is what they will want you to get right first. A good back swing can be the key to unlocking a powerful swing

[@granttarget8436]

Club head speed or ball speed. At 104 chs ball should be going further than 140y

[@testingthetips]

Yes clearly a slip of tongue my friend

[@Al-po2oh]

Can you take it out to the course with your trackman and demonstrate in a real situation

[@davefender1580]

No criticism, but the speed you referred to as ‘club speed’ is actual the ball speed.

[@testingthetips]

Yes correct 👍

[@solozion]

Don't know why but simply watching a forward-swing with no-backswing makes me feel jittery and very uncomfortably hyper in my body.

[@moonlanding-69]

148 NOT 180 😮

[@testingthetips]

watch from the. start with full swing.......

[@keviniwankow8294]

Should be 222 not 180 more pushups

[@simopeltonen6457]

Hello from Finland. You are a Man

[@testingthetips]

Hello from Wales….I was last time I checked

[@cdunne1620]

@@testingthetipshaha 😂, nice one.

[@andynaz5631]

One can't say,"You are the man," anymore. You have to say, "You are the individual!"😂🤪😂😜

[@nathanshasho7563]

The video on the KZbin page says 180-yard 7 iron. The trackman says 103 mph swing speed and a 145-yard carry! He never gets over 150 yards. 103 mph and only 145 yards???

[@testingthetips]

Maybe watch again and listen carefully from the beginning 👍

[@teckyongyt]

It cannot be 103 mph club head speed with his 7 iron half swing . I believe it is the ball speed.

[@peterwillcox9438]

⁠@@teckyongyt The ball looks closer to Trackman than recommended. Perhaps if it was 2 or 3 feet nearer to the screen the result would be different.

[@Dstoku21]

103 ball speed not swing speed?

[@AVX60]

I think the confusion is his references to club head speed instead of ball speed! It’s ball head speed on the screen. Good tip though 👍

[@tylerfj24]

BALL SPEED NOT CLUB HEAD SPEED

[@testingthetips]

CORRECT

[@robertgowling191]

Your half swing is 3/4....? Well watched more and then you said it...😂

[@2sqnbandit379]

No way you’re hitting a 7 iron 180 yards with a swing speed of circa 78-80 mph. 150 yards max. It’s physically impossible. You’ve got the atmosphere set to being on the moon.

[@testingthetips]

Maybe read the swing speed on the ball that goes 180 ya clown

[@2sqnbandit379]

@ The swing speed on the ball? 😂😂 you using anti gravity balls as well 😂😂

[@StickyPickle-w4i]

Ok, i had to watch it twice to confirm. You said 103 and 104 clubhead speed…. with a 7i. Im gonna assume you meant ball speed cause if thats clubhead you better recalibrate that Trakman. I hit my 34 degree 7i 175 with 91-92 clubhead speed. What am i missing cause mid 90’s is literally pro speed, you’re talking Bryson speed on a half swing.

[@testingthetips]

I can’t even swing my driver at 104 😂 clearly that was ball speed 👍

[@StickyPickle-w4i]

@ I figured but you do see some outlandish things and claims on KZbin. 😂 I do like the drill by the way. Have used it in the past.

[@Jrgoldenbear]

hit it straight not far

[@Mk-oy9ns]

Nonsense........ Your body reacts to the force generated ! The Ball ISN'T the TARGET.!!!

[@testingthetips]

Great feedback, have a good day

[@davedeboy5726]

I never believe these videos when it's a similation. Do it outside. Sims can be seriously manipulated.

[@testingthetips]

😂😂 ok Dave……it’s snowing ya 🤡

[@craigcrawford6749]

The secret to hitting anything thirty yards farther is to hit into a screen and believe what it shows

[@testingthetips]

😂🤡 have a nice day

[@ianmcmillan5590]

Good point , I wonder how accurate these simulaters are ?

[@arto679]

@craigcrawford6749 I bet your one of those that tells the police there speed cameras are set 30 mph faster 😂

[@guitarman4552]

Don't let a lack of knowledge stop you from ever having an opinion 🤡

[@craigcrawford6749]

@ianmcmillan5590 when my son's mother was eight months pregnant we set the machine to beginner, no wind influence, blah blah blah, she was outdriving us all with a twenty mile an hour swing speed, center of the fairway every time. These guys are content creators that need views. They all magically hit five irons 220 and drivers 340.

[@mister.wizard]

I find Eric to be too complicated explaining things and can’t watch him anymore as he does make things simple. Your interpretation is simpler. I don’t understand what the purpose of the tees you had out and never used however. 😊

[@mikebarnard2689]

Well, watch 1:17 and you will find out

[@mister.wizard]

So at 1:17 you put down tees and suggest it could be a head cover, but all the way to around 3:54 when you pick them up you never mentioned the purpose of them. Am I missing something here?

[@mikebarnard2689]

@@mister.wizard yep… it’s just a barrier to stop you swinging back… could be anything… small child, box of maltesers, pet dog, brick. Your choice. 😀

[@mister.wizard]

That's what I was looking for! Thanks! 😊

[@garthly]

In general Eric has good stuff, especially in his early videos.

[@pelicanlover69]

Excellent tip. Wish I knew what club he was hitting, going 146 yds.

[@TheSsteve70]

Are they steelfiber shafts they look like I got the i85 best thing I ever did they are so stable

[@mikemack6503]

Do you realise that with the half back swing, you actually very quickly do a near full swing!

[@testingthetips]

I think I actually reference it in the video 🤷‍♂️