The Secret To Pitching No One Has Told you about

[@marcthomas2333]

Danny, you know from a multitude of previous comments how much I love your videos: they help us become better golfers. There's one type of video I especially love: when you take on the role of the student. Not just because it's reassuring that even a great golfer like you needs some practice to implement new swing ideas. No, it's because you have an unrivalled way of explaining these things simply and clearly. And often even better than the pros you take lessons from (I know your modesty would prohibit you from admitting this, but it's true ;-) ). You have once again made my Saturday. Tomorrow I'm going to the driving range with something new to practice.

[@Blue_Dun]

Oh brother 🤮

[@renegade2853]

Cringe. You'll still go to the range and be over the top. Haha. I know the hope that these videos can instil, looking for that one tip that will change your game.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s so kind of you to say Marc, I think there is often an impression that pro golfers are perfect golfers but we all trying to get better

[@tomsiebrasse5820]

Hey Danny. Am down at Kiawah and tried this out on the range. Some successful, found myself blading a lot. Wondering if this is picking up on the strike or perhaps more likely the old back gets tired and the body stops but the arms continue? Also sounds like this is predominantly left hand centric? Lastly, are You using wrist cock or trying to keep the wrists fixed throughout. Thx

[@ralphberman4208]

@@renegade2853 8:26

[@ThePeteutube]

How many of the top online golf coaches have the humility demonstrated by Danny in this video? What a fantastic video. This really will help my game. Thanks Danny.

[@rufussthoo4083]

Quite a few, as it turns out. Many of them have learnt/are learning that, even if not genuine, they need to demonstrate said humility to become more relateable and empathetic with the audience. YTers such as Rick Shiels, Peter Finch, Andy and Piers (MeandMy Golf), Eric Cogorno, etc., have all put out videos where they are being coached by elite coaches. It's not necessarily that they need the instruction (well, Rick does), but just another way of presenting it to us, and an additional 'hook' to attract views. Sceptisim aside, I do enjoy the access this approach gives us to some of golf's elite coaches. And I particularly enjoy Danny's offerings in the space and agree with Marcos that Danny has a knack of simplifying and clarifying concepts for us less-than-elite golfers. He takes often complicated biomechanical 'stuff' and gives us movements we can perform. Its a talent, for sure.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much for all your support

[@rufussthoo4083]

@@DanielMaude Thank you, for yours ☺ I've been working on this both from mats and grass, and find on grass I am thinning a few that go a lot lower and longer than intended. What might be causing that?

[@philipbaddeley9163]

Danny, this is solid gold, brilliant. Never seen it explained so well and so simply !

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Philip

[@jackm1591]

Hello Danny, I'm a subscriber, and your Sunday email arrived as normal. I watched this video a couple of times with great interest. Our golf group played on Monday morning on a tough golf course. I normally do not try anything on the golf course that I have not practiced and confirmed on the practice range. However, I found myself well short of the green on several long Par 4 holes. In need of an accurate Pitch Shot, I recalled your video, I tucked in my left elbow, trusted it, and you and swung my wedge with confidence from about 65 yards out. The ball literally ended up one foot from the cup. It was not a fluke, several of my pitch shots landed close; and without any practice of this tip. I was pitching and chipping the ball so well, a friend said "You really have your wedges dialed in today!" Thank You Danny, Jack (following you from Florida)

[@DanielMaude]

That’s amazing Jack, thanks so much for taking the time to feedback

[@vicpnut1]

I had similar results from one of his chipping videos …. Which is why im now back rewatching all his pitching lessons 😬🤷🏼‍♂️✌️

[@michaelfletcher770]

One of the most nervy shots I think and this explanation of control is gold Danny 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Michael

[@MrDavetheengineer]

I,ve been struggling with pitching for the last 3 years. Lessons with my local pro have become frustrating , I can do the drills he suggests but soon struggle when back on the course. This method works for me. I feel if I work on it , I will once again be able to pitch consistently. Thank-you

[@janicetomaso2129]

Another brilliant golf lesson! WOW how fortunate we all are to watch your golf videos! Can’t thank you enough! 😍👏👏

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Janice

[@jasontamlyn7394]

Absolute game changer, had no confidence whatsoever with my short game fatting, thinning or duffing most shots. Use this technique everywhere around the green now. Works like a charm. Can't thank you and Alistair enough!!

[@rareasfunk]

This is what makes Danny a great teacher, he translates difficult to describe moves into how it should feel, even his teacher commented on this, that's a better way to describe it I like that!!

[@DanielMaude]

thank you, glad you liked it 😊

[@user-ct3er1rw6f]

You taught us about the inward elbows for other shots but great to be reminded about it. I did find Pete Cowan’s tip about feeling a downward movement at impact in pitching rather than forwards really beneficial. Thx, Danny. You show us that you never stop learning in golf and in life.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely, always learning

[@jeffchristinemckenna1939]

Wow, Danny. This left-arm-focused lesson REALLY boosted my confidence in hitting the ball crisp and straight around the green -- something I've been struggling with for ages. Thank you!

[@BrandaneBKK]

Really enjoyed that Danny - great coaching to simplify the mechanics and make it seem simple. Impressive.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Brandane 😊

[@rufuspickens3966]

I enjoyed that video I'm 59 and just 5yrs into playing. Your videos and practice guides have help me tremendously. It's not over so keep them coming Thank you from the USA

[@DanielMaude]

Certainly will

[@heatherfisher2389]

Don’t laugh. I went to practice this in the basement (winter here) and I couldn’t believe it. Every shot went to exactly the same spot. There definitely is something to this. Can’t wait for spring! Thanks Danny. I look forward each week to your videos! Lots of great advice and simply given!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much for your support Heather

[@mkb1812]

Danny. Started using this technique this week. Worked like a charm every time. Gives me great confidence hitting 15 to 70 yard shots. Had a 11 yard pitch over a bunker to a green running away from me and on a thin lie. Making ball first contact ball land soft and banged of the pin for a 5 inch par putt. Fantastic!!

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant well done 🙌

[@susangraham8327]

This video is magic. It leads into Ben Hogan's concept of left wrist supination at impact which I could never follow. The left elbow rotation just seems to make it happen. Thanks Danny

[@bradyadams512]

This has to be the best lesson I’ve ever seen regarding those 30-80 yard shots. I’m sharing this out and can’t wait to implement it. It’s too bad that this is probably one of the most important lessons you’ve filmed but it won’t get the views that yet another driver lesson will typically get. Thanks Danny!

[@dariusliutkus2739]

You will be very surprised :) I have tried this method yesterday and WOW WOW. Thanks god I am subscribed to Danny's channel and did not missed this video. Its a game changer for me.

[@ralphstaiano2718]

Danny you are fun to watch and you helped so many people improve there game. Thank you Ralph

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind Ralph thank you

[@stuartlaing6218]

Hi Danny, just want to say thank you for this lesson. I have been massively struggling with my pitches including all the usual villains; fats, thins, shanks. Tried this at the range this morning and immediately started connecting with the ball brilliantly! I've never pitched the ball as well. Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant Stuart! Well done!

[@robertshields6214]

Your way of breaking things down in simple terms is like no other! Thank you again for the lesson!

[@RickyKeyes-kc4nx]

Thank you Danny! The way you describe driving the handle forward is something I've done forever because I'm a left handed power hitter but my right arm is my strong arm. So I have that tendency to want to pull through with my lead arm and get the butt too far away from my body. My strikes have always been so inconsistent, even though I play to a 4. This was gold to recognize myself and what I need to do with the handle and butt of the club. I tried it out yesterday and my strikes were much better, distance control was beautiful. Now to get the alignment right and I really think this will get me over the hump. It's time to start taking advantage of my long drives!

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it

[@limey7066]

This is gold. Thanks so much. I always dread anything between 30 and 70 yards. This simple looking maneuver has me feeling confident that it will help my game. Looking forward to testing this out at my next driving range visit.

[@seancoghlan8374]

The best tip I have ever received. Really excellent. Thank You Danny. All your tips work and are so well explained.

[@DanielMaude]

@seancoghlan8374 thank you so much for your amazing feedback. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@stevericci3205]

Tried it yesterday at the range side green and it was very helpful - no fats or thins! Thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Well done Steve 😁

[@GrahamS67]

I love the simplicity of this but also how it locks everything in place and takes all the variables out of play. Brilliant!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Graham!

[@saronasam]

The body is so important with this kind of shot, I'm just recovering from a bout of shanking pitch shots apparently by using my arms only, this movement of yours as cured me, many thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

@saronasam that’s great. Glad I’ve been able to help you. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@rickroy4556]

Genius!!!! Can't wait to try. I had thumb surgery on my left hand 5 weeks ago and am gradually coming along. This will be my first go to technique when I start hitting ball again.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how it goes Rick

[@keithdonovan3762]

Hey Danny. I played today for the first time this and used this tip for close to ten of my shots. It worked like a charm every time! Keep up the great content!!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s amazing to hear Keith well done

[@josephrioux5142]

Explained very well. This really compliments the 10 - 30 yd. Pitch/chip shots you explained last year.

[@AK8BLANK]

Thank you Danny for making the puzzles of golf accessible for everyone. You truly explain this game in a way we all can benefit. Cheers my friend!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you 😁 appreciate the support

[@georgedelaney7085]

Finally a lesson that I can easily relate to. You demos with Pete Cowan were mostly right(trail) arm focused and I was taught many (too many) years ago to allow the left side to lead. This lesson was right in my wheelhouse.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great to hear George

[@chrisxu01]

I have been struggling with my greenside pitching. I will definitely try the method taught here. Thank you for the lesson! KZbin videos are great tools for amateur golfers like me to have access to the best coaches in the world.

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help Chris!

[@PC-pd7hl]

1. You are absolutely right, Mr Maude - for us high handicappers, this lesson on the left arm is much easier to understand and works much better than Mr Cowen's lesson on the right arm (which I suppose is for pro's). Thank you so much. 2. Could you please give more lessons on the left arm action for other golf shots. Nobody talks about the left arm action in such detail and maybe that's what we all are missing. 3. I couldn't find Mr Alistair's KZbin channel (he doesn't look like Alistair Davies). Please give us the link to his channel.

[@markpoppe8681]

A great way to be less "handsy " ! Thanks for sharing. I adopted this technique a couple of years ago and it made a huge difference for me. Awareness of elbow rotation is a great refinement to the technique to keep the impact pure. Keeping the feet close and slightly open wasn't mentioned, but it was demonstrated in this video. It helps with the rotation and power. This doesn't need to be restricted to wedges either!!

[@Blue_Dun]

100%. And thanks for not using the word "gold."

[@leighbedford4634]

Would this help with all other irons?

[@nevilede4905]

Great explanation of the pitch shot - tried it immediately and it really works so well - thank you for sharing

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great to hear

[@Phildeez80]

Another great vid. Thank you. Would love to see more course action in the future.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Phil!

[@jimgallagher5785]

You mentioned making mistakes along the way, I liked that, because it's easy to say oh I'll never be able to get this, but with some trial and error I believe that it's a valuable tool to have in your bag. Thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

So important Jim 👍

[@robertclark6117]

Danny thanks for that lesson. Took it to the range - first time there since cancer op in Oct. Took to it straight way - used it for slightly shorter shots as don't want to strain anything. Once again thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help Robert 👍

[@hettiorsini-rosenberg5615]

Thank thanks thanks, Danny. Can’t wait to give this a try. You make it look so easy! Realy LOVE all of your videos!

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind of you to say Hetti

[@waynemoore2897]

Just getting over knee replacement surgery but that will be one of the first swings I will be putting into practice, looked so consistent, easy and effective 👏👏👏

[@DanielMaude]

Hope you recover soon Waybe

[@platano123]

WOW. That was great. Have that guy on the show more. Great job!

[@DanielMaude]

@platano123 thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed if 🙏🏻

[@robertkanchuk1677]

Great tip Danny, can't wait to try it when all the snow leaves. Keep the great tips coming.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Robert

[@systemoptimizer3542]

This is an excellent technique not just for normal conditions, but even more so for when when you have firm ground with little to no grass under the ball to a close pin (just over a bunker) and need spin to stop the ball quickly.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely 👍

[@stefano56dese]

Great Danny. Really helpful. Thanks

[@dzimpact]

I've been OK from that distance but I could still use some improvement. Thanks, Danny.

[@Malikot911]

This is great content, Danny! Thanks for sharing this!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Malik!

[@DonAl9114]

This swing method looks really easy. Need to try and hopefully improve my swing. Thank you very much. 🙏🏻🙏🏻😊🇩🇪

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it!

[@belindapilling9926]

So simple and one of your best videos.

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind thank you

[@diestadtmeister]

I really loved your Videos with Pete Cowen from where I learned how to use my right arm. This "left side" video is a super addition and helps to get the bigger picture of pitching and the golfswing in general, thank you👍

[@DanielMaude]

Awesome to hear

[@yudaniel2001]

Love you Danny, from Vancouver.

[@jeffmiller1387]

Thanks 🙏 Danny, This is great and also works for chipping by the green.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Jeff

[@jeffboczar7195]

My nemesis shot - can’t wait to get to the range today to try this! Thanks Danny👍

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Jeff

[@christinelane7269]

Love your videos Danny, I gave learnt alot from them. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Christine 😁

[@nicholasobrien9166]

Another fantastic video going to practice this the weekend cheers Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Nickolas

[@nicholasobrien9166]

Was brilliant Danny much more accurate 👏 especially from 20 /50 yards lots more control not the usual fats and thins needs practice but great tip thanks again 👍

[@johnritchie8336]

Just been trying this on the range and wow it works. The simplicity of the arm position and not backing up. 💡

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you John 😁

[@baronjohnson]

Absolutely love this tip...got off the couch and tried it..can't wait for the snow to melt so I can get to range and work on this..keep the great content coming.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Baron 😁

[@dontelfer5269]

This is an area of my game that I often struggle with, so I will take this onboard and practice it. Great advice Danny. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Don

[@martintipper5800]

Thanks Danny, great video with helping me from toeing my chip shots.

[@tmaiola]

I will practice this swing So great to see! Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@paulskarie5325]

I found this technique easy to pick up in practice and I had my best round of pitching the first time I tried it on the course.

[@DanielMaude]

@paulskarie5325 that’s fantastic well done 👏

[@julianroberts698]

Love it. I've been struggling from this distance lately as the ground is so wet so unless I take the ball perfectly I'm in trouble. Can't wait to give this a try this afternoon. Thanks as always Danny and have a great weekend

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it Julian

[@julianroberts698]

@DanielMaude my game is definately trending in the right direction, best winter I've ever had

[@TheMegansdad]

Struggled with this shot forever. Can’t wait to work on these principles. Thank you!

[@josunderlage2613]

Great video! Thanks for this format.

[@DanielMaude]

Our pleasure

[@scottkasmere1885]

Your game is getting better, while you teach us. LOVE IT

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much Scott

[@antoniocamachocobo2890]

from spain thank , the lesson is incredible, i tried it and it went great thank you

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Antonio!

[@davidhester9716]

Excellent lesson Danny! I cannot wait to try this.

[@DanielMaude]

thank you David😁

[@quarksmork]

Another facet to the game that I struggle with. Great topic and lesson. Thanks Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you!

[@austino65]

Wow, great stuff. Can't wait to try it out. I like all your videos, but especially those with Pete Cowen & company. Hopefully we will see more from your winter vacation! And looking forward to hearing more about your book - best seller for sure.

[@DanielMaude]

Really appreciate that thank you

[@johnritchie8336]

Who is this fella with the tremendous County Down accent ? This chimes - note perfect - with your Pete Cowen short game session. The line of the takeaway is the bit that I struggle with and this feels like the key. ‘ If one sides goin’ up theother side is goin’ down ‘ Thanks for this brilliant lesson.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure John, this is Pete Cowens right hand man in Dubai

[@robvanoostenbruggen5576]

his name is: Alastair Brown @@DanielMaude

[@paulhuk2748]

Again simplicity at its best, nice one, Keep them coming mate.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@michaelwells1874]

Honestly I went out today and tried this and never fatted or thinned a shot. Absolutely brilliant

[@DanielMaude]

Well done Michael!

[@mattcristino9804]

What a great lesson with Alister and the visual with the elbow is brilliant. Your lessons and content are the best. I can't wait to practice this and see the difference it makes. Have a great weekend.

[@guustonino]

Bedankt

[@DanielMaude]

Very kind really appreciate the support 😁

[@kevinokeefe1973]

Great lesson Danny, very timely for getting the feel around the greens back as I'm sure like me for most people these are the type of shots that take a bit more time to come back at the start of a season and for me when you start dialing them in feel as good as nailed drive. 👌

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely! Kevin hope it works for you 👍

[@wordclouds2906]

A very nice demonstration, indeed. Thank you for presenting it. We could have known it, couldn't we. Isn't the classical teaching, that the arms form a triangle (holding a snooker triangle in between them) and that we are to 'keep that triangle intact throughout the stroke'? Everyone that has seen the video, will be playing better golf from now on, without question. One thing that could be explained a bit more is the motion of the feet; the gentleman says to come off the ground more - Moe Norman rolls his right foot inside, it stays on the ground. That leads to a rather 'inside' rotation of the right hip, the effect being the desired inside out motion due to body motion and not due to arm motion.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the feedback, the moe Norman motion you talk about sounds more like the movement required for shots that require more power rather than short game shots within 80 yards

[@terryjones6504]

Can’t wait to give that a try. If only it would stop raining here in NL. The courses are under water. Cheers Danny, really looking forward to playing again.

[@DanielMaude]

It’s been super wet here in the UK to

[@terryjones6504]

@@DanielMaude we are coming over by car in August. We stop in Canterbury for a couple of nights, must see if you are available for a couple of hour lesson, it would be great to meet you in person and learn something I can trust. 👍👍

[@davelove9210]

How AWESOME this is! Simple as that!

[@BruceDouglass-e5m]

Great video can't wait to get out there

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Bruce

[@mcnillerandsons7906]

Biggest thing in distance control for me. You said, it’s almost like I just let gravity falling control the club. That’s exactly right. That’s how you get consistent distance. Now find a repeatable backswing height and let gravity and motion repeat the same everytime. Now find your distances with your 60, 56, 52, 48, etc…. And you have your shots from 40-90 with the exact same swing every time. Much easier to get consistent distance with the same swing on different clubs than focusing on acceleration levels through the swing to manage distance.

[@DanielMaude]

Love that

[@JosephZangara-we8dt]

Really helped my golf game, thanks.

[@whitehalldentalpractice6759]

That looks absolutely brilliant. Itching to try this. Could be a game changer!

[@DanielMaude]

It really is!

[@philagnew810]

Fantastic !!!! Clear as day teaching explained and performed !!! Loved that !!❤ thankyou lads !

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you for watching Phil, glad you enjoyed the video😊

[@DeanHouse]

like that feeling of lucking that side and flow the left arm around..Heading outside with shag bag..Thanks Danny

[@brianrobinson7646]

My technique is close but now I understand the physics of it. great lesson! thank you for all that you do and share!

[@DanielMaude]

thank you for watching, glad it’s helped😊

[@JuhaniOikarinen]

I like this. Thank you. It really increases accuracy. Please explain how much should I open the club🤔

[@DanielMaude]

Depends how much height you want on your shot

[@thejdyockey]

Light bulb video ! Very well done explaining to the masses. Can you continue this concept of left elbow as it relates to the full swing as well? And maybe how it is the same and differs to different swing lengths. I think understanding the mechanics of the left arm will help many of us with consistency. Great video here!!

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely, did you see this video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZnPZpdvZ9mGe5Isi=jd4rk0gRLi6VmuYJ

[@blazecan1894]

Excellent teaching, thank you Danny. 😊

[@DanielMaude]

thank you for watching 😊

[@markyoung3384]

Great lesson. I tried it on the course without practicing it beforehand. It really worked well. Very secure feeling. Just to give credit where credit is due, who is Alistair? I didn't catch a last name.

[@DanielMaude]

Alistair Brown

[@dr.fabiosolano1626]

Great!! I can't wait to try it tomorrow! Congrats Danny!!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you!

[@FelixPerez-ts3lx]

Great coaching, respectful incitefull and not gimmicky Top lads

[@DanielMaude]

thank you Felix😁

[@geofffrancis210]

What a brilliant chipping video. Went and tried it and as you say you feel so locked in that you turn with the shot🤙.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you 😁

[@kineticU]

Brilliant video!

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you liked it!

[@tomlindsay9394]

Hey Danny. I saw this at the airport yesterday and when I got home this evening I went out into the garden and hit 7 or 8. Alls about 40 years and right off the bat, I hit them as crisply and consistently as I have hit a wedge. Beyond excited to try this properly on the range and then on the course. The feeling of the elbow turned in, and the shoulder locked is a great feel. Thank you. Ps. Who is the Irish pro who gave the tip?

[@norbertnowak6312]

Super video, the length control works almost automatically! I don´t know why but my body knows - 😃. Not a single fat shot and great finish. I´m remembering Ben Hogan´s pictures with the outturned elbows.

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant news to hear 👍🙏

[@danhurney8094]

I love this video. I almost do whatever i can to not use my wedges but this gives me much more confidence(used it this morning practicing) going forward. Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Dan 😁

[@rickpostma7932]

Another awesome lesson, left elbow, new poi…. Easy as that 😉

[@DanielMaude]

Easy as that Rick hope you had a great holiday

[@rickpostma7932]

@@DanielMaude will talk to you soon ☺️

[@timdorrington392]

Brilliant! Just miming the shot in the lounge without a club feels great 😂 Can’t wait to get out and try it!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Tim let me know how you get on 👍

[@ai1566]

Hey Danny, thanks for great demonstration. What is the key point to control the distance pls? Say 40 and 80 yards.

[@richardbell9656]

I must admit,purely by accident, i was doing this at the range earlier this week. It worked really well with SW and 60 deg.wedge. It felt wrong because i thought i was coming across the ball but yet repeatable time after time. My thoughts were that i was using the bounce of the club to better effect and the ball popped up perfectly.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s it Richard

[@jamescraven1781]

Danny, Thanks for my missing link. Sometimes I keep my arms connected and have great results. Sometimes I "think" they're connected but they aren't (because of the issue your video describes). I better understand now why some of my pitch shots are good, and why some of them are fails! Looking forward to focusing on this info in the future! Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how it goes James