The Swing Drill That Helped Me The Most

[@kentbrown3736]

I love this level of communication and coming from a proven and capable person, this is pure gold. Love it.

[@juliannewton7692]

Iona yet again demonstrates through her use of simple but insightful language why she has been an exceptional addition to golf coverage and instruction in the UK. Helping bring golf to a wider audience.

[@jumpintheriverproductions6041]

Iona… you’re a star! This explanation and my studied application has made a huge difference. Please, can you present another video demonstrating the critical check points of the driver swing. Love your work!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Vast0ne]

Golf is a puzzle and at 64 I am still trying to solve it daily.. This is one of the most important drills I have come across and love how easy you have described the technicalities of it so eloquently and yet made it simple. Well done!

[@tonysilver7195]

That is the best and most simple description of the back swing I've ever heard. The issue with most golfers is consistency and these checkpoints can only improve that. Also watched the video with Adam Scott a few days ago and the bit about appreciating when you've reached the top of your backswing E.G. the transition really struck a chord with me, I had it as a "swing thought" on my next round and I shot the best score for several months, it really worked with the driver. Keep doing the videos, along with Gabby Golf Girl you’re the best golf ladies on You Tube. Gabby would be a great collaboration, she will be a star in the future much like yourself, either as a golfer or a presenter.

[@a.Mulligan]

Dear Iona A masterclass; beautifully explained

[@drummershort]

I saw a drill recently for the 1a position. Place 2 balls on the ground, one to hit and one behind your club. On the initial takeaway, the rear ball should roll straight backwards. Any deviation from that means you're taking the club too quickly inside; if ball goes towards and behind you, or too outside if it rolls out and away from you. In other words, there should be no angle towards or away from you during the initial takeaway.

[@donnypezzolla4770]

I was taught that drill too when I came back to golf nearly ten years ago, and Iona has also demonstrated this drill too in one of her earlier videos

[@ianbrady1525]

Hi Iona, have been working on this drill with irons for the last few weeks since first seeing this video. Can't thank you enough for how beneficial this is!!! My confidence and quality of strike from 7 iron to 54 wedge is just so much better!,,

[@darrenkelfkens8539]

Pls do more teaching vids...you're simple and uncomplicated and clear about the swing...just love your stuff

[@dakdak7609]

It’s much debated who first said it, but this is a super example of the “If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough” maxim in action. Clearly you understand it and your communication skills are amazing, keep ‘em coming please!

[@lennydw67]

Hi Iona big thanks for sharing this lesson, it’s been a big help for me! Shot a 6 over 75 today. It’s given me some thing that I can practice and go back to when I get off track. Thanks so much.

[@ontheroadwithiona]

🎉🎉🎉

[@ronginnetti5787]

Iona. Thank you so much for sharing this. It has transformed my game. It is the most impactful golf lesson I’ve experienced live or via KZbin. You’re the best!

[@brianmarks7868]

Iona, this really help me out with my irons. You said at the 7min mark that "this is a drill for irons, you wouldn't do this with woods". Could you make another video explaining how to hit a wood (or even a driver) with a similar drill? Thanks!

[@high_alpine_golfer]

Same wish here…driver and fairway video would be awesome 🙏

[@jackiemartin2932]

This video is so helpful. Just took up golfing last year. Still struggling with my swing …lol. But really enjoying it.

[@NannyOggins]

Me too, I had my one year anniversary last week! Left it a bit late mind you as Im in my 7th decade 😂

[@Mike1977.]

Im new to golf. I've had 6 lessons and I was struggling with my swing. I watched this video and along with a directional magnetic pointer on my iron I have mastered my swing. No longer am I hitting it left. My lesson today went great and its all starting to come together now. Thankyou.

[@jmcdaniel2211]

Iona, I cannot thank you enough for this video. I enjoy all of your videos and tips, but this has truly helped free up my swing. I have been struggling lately with my takeaway, even as soon as the 1a position and definitely far off by position 1b, and it produced a feeling like my body was getting in its own way throughout my swing. The way you presented the different positions just made perfect sense in my mind. The club face being the same angle as the spine in position 1 was huge. Now to work on this daily until it starts to feel like a permanent change. Sincerely, thank you very much for putting this instructional video together.

[@tedwozniak9896]

Clear, concise, 1 2 3 , appreciate your work!

[@markwest9119]

Just discovered (and subscribed to) your channel today. I think this is a fantastic video. I'm 61 and for most of my life was not really knowledgeable about golf. I've spent the last couple of years pouring through hundreds of hours of KZbin instruction videos with the goal of coming up with a synthesis that works and is fundamentally sound. IMO your instruction is at the top of anything I've seen. You're not trying to cover everything here (I'll definitely be looking into your other videos), but the points you make are so well explained and resonate as spot on. I like how you phrased it as having a solid foundation. I've seen way too many videos that exaggerate a given point to an extreme and ignore how different parts work together. I'd like to include a couple of sub-points that I think work nicely with your checkpoints. Starting with position 1A for every pro swing I've studied in slow motion I've noticed that the club head has slightly (slightly, not by much) started to outpace the arms. At address there will be an angle between your left arm and the club shaft but by 1A they have formed more of a single straight line. Not because we are intentionally manipulating anything with our wrist, but while turning around our spine (maintaining both the spine and shoulder angles), we allow for a feel of the weight in the club head as opposed to an overly rigid one-piece take away with too much tension. For me this is good feedback to test whether I'm too tense. Last sub-point I learned from the comments section on a KZbin video. It has to do with the clubface throughout the backswing. I was in a fog over what to do with the club face in the backswing. The "commenter" (while not contradicting anything in your video) pointed out the wrist-joint is not capable of rotation (your forearm rotates but your wrists cannot independently rotate). He said with that in mind keep the clubface square to the arc of the swing in the beginning of the backswing but allow left arm rotation synchronized with the folding of the right arm as the backswing progresses. This means of course the clubface will need to start opening (naturally) relative to the arc of the swing at the point of forearm rotation. The thought of synchronizing it with the right arm folding really helped me create a well-timed / properly blended swing. I know this got wordy, but your drill is so helpful to me I wanted to see if I could pass on to your other subscribers some nuggets I've learned along the way that have helped me. Of course, if you see this and think anything I've said is incorrect or misleading please say so. Thank you from a new subscriber!

[@MulrooneyE27]

Just shared this with my sister a good athlete and beginning golfer and took notes for myself. I like the content you are producing 👍a lot thanks for doing it!

[@albertcaiola8523]

While watching this video there was a “light bulb” moment. I’ve been working on drills for setting my wrists correctly and trying to figure out how to transition from relatively static drill into a fluid motion…..with position 1, the “hands over the right toes” did it for me …….thank you Iona.

[@markwest9119]

Yeah, that "checkpoint point" is very helpful to me as well. From both perspectives meaning from left vs. right and from too far away or too close. I love that checkpoint for confirming both proper width (not too much or too little) and whether or not my overall turn & arm swing combination is good (on a good arc / plane).

[@Robertoknowit]

Love it,had bad dose of shanks few years ago and used your first move with a shoulder turn,pause,lifted my arms and cocked my wrists,pause,completed the swing.Never shanked and never sliced the ball with this method.Great drill Iona.

[@high_alpine_golfer]

Fantastic video…again, dear Iona! Especially for beginners, to do the fundamentals right from the start, but even better handicaps can take a lot of important information from it. It’s always a joy to watch your videos, no matter the subject!

[@Ruth-ti6si]

Love the clear explanation- another really helpful video. Thanks Iona.

[@caramba544]

Thanks a lot for this video, Iona! Im a begginer golfer from Gramado, Brazil and I totally identified with this image of not knowing a route to move through space in my swing. Now with your drill I have a picture in mind! Thanks for sharing this in such a caring way. We can see a true desire to help and be sure you did! Obrigado!

[@66stangRh]

Thank you so much for this. I will absolutely be doing this drill. Anything to help my body learn the proper technique, while having a measurable way to confirm whether I'm doing the right things!

[@davidrichards4261]

Exactly my problem. Cant wait to go to the range to see if this works for me. Youre so right about rushing through the backswing. I love your tips. So simple, not loads of this and that. 3 simple stages. Thank you.

[@ClassicGolfClubs]

That's so simple and yet so helpful, tried it down the range this afternoon and was hitting the ball really well. No doubt I'll be hopeless on the course tomorrow but I almost felt like I could play today.

[@FionaGibson-k1q]

Love this easy to understand explanation of the swing checkpoints. Thanks Iona, keep the videos coming they are soo helpful.

[@paullawrence8073]

Iona. You have become 1 of my favs on KZbin. Love the videos

[@Pud56]

Great video Iona, i do your check point drill every day at home, and especially when practicing. Also great interview with Ronald Rugumayo, what a fillip for East African golf, the joy on the local viewers faces was really uplifting.

[@robertgray1756]

Super explaining. Like the white cross on the floor mat too. All helps, thankyou.

[@kellyboles7651]

Hey Iona, I am so glad that you can travel the world and play all the best courses! Love your check points for the back swing! Thanks for your passion to help others with their golf game!! May God Bless You!!

[@isaacbarber2795]

That right elbow points at the right hip structure has just changed everything for me

[@m00sewhisperer]

I appreciate these videos of you at the driving range giving tips. You explain things in a simple way that I don't feel like I immediately get lost like other tip videos I've seen. I plan on hitting the driving range and watching your videos on repeat once the weather allows it!

[@rickylee3161]

Great drill, irons generally is less of my issues, driver is, great if you can do a similar video for driver.

[@rslearmonth]

Thank you so much for this! Been having a nightmare with my irons and these simple and clear checkpoints has helped me to identify the issue. If you have a similar checkpoint process for the woods, that would be welcomed. Thanks

[@davidwickham4531]

Thank you Iona!!! More than any other video, this one has helped me the most. Your clear instruction of this drill has just clicked with me. Love your content! This is my favourite youtube channel. Biggest fan! Best wishes from Australia

[@jimjimenez9561]

I always refer to Iona as “my coach” to my friends and golf buddies…solid stuff here Lady Carson 🎉🎉🎉

[@rcawsey]

Thank you Iona, a clear and helpful explanation. The elbow pointing to the right hip is such an important point.

[@amfohr]

Remarkable that you put the club in the first position with just your arms and without involving the torso. This in contrast with the one piece take away principle.

[@cicraig78]

Awesome Iona. Kids use your videos to practice. So easy to understand. Thank you

[@johnkruschke5348]

Thank-you for the video. By far the best instruction video on the iron swing ever posted on u-tube.

[@forrestio76]

This lesson has helped me immensely, and I am flushing my irons better than ever, causing me to recalculate my distances for each club. Great Problem!

[@davidparsons3163]

Great drill & explanation thanks Iona. Very helpful as it keeps the steps nice and simple. Maybe in another video you could do similar for the woods please. Many thanks ⛳️

[@StevenWilliamPierce]

Great video Iona check point one has been my go to check but never thought about two and three or at least not known what to look for in position 2 and 3 really informative keep doing the videos really entertaining❤

[@sfjeanfrancois]

That was very helpful & easy to follow ! can’t wait for the video on setup !

[@joegriggsjr.6511]

Omg, I just worked at this outback on the simulator. My my my. It worked. It even shortened my backswing like I want it. Every friggin shot went straight and further than my stock distance, except for the one shot I tried to totally smash without doing the drill first. Patience is a virtue. Thanks a lot. No more thinking about positions for now but I will get back out there shortly and do some more.

[@joegriggsjr.6511]

On my very next round of golf, I shot my lowest round in over a year, with 3 doubles also. I got greedy on 2 par fives and 1 driveable par 4, ooops.

[@suemcginn9127]

Thank you Iona! This was the most helpful video that I've watched and really resonated for me. In particular, pointing the end of my club to the back of the ball and pointing my right elbow to my right hip were ah-ha moments for me. Can you do a similar video for the down swing?

[@danprowse3218]

Absolutely fantastic, you just articulated things in such a simple manner. I am such a big overthinker and this really quietens my brain down so thank you! Would love to see similar with woods/Driver but also would love to hear your insight on hand releases for draws and fades. Thank you Iona! 🤩

[@timquinlan8130]

Thanks. Very well explained. Simple and easy to try. Look forward to the next one as always.

[@andrewstart6772]

Brilliant. Simplicity is great for us beginners.

[@andyjones54]

Great drills and you explain and demonstrate them so everyone can understand more of these Iona

[@tommyrm]

Brilliant, thanks. I've been working on these exact checkpoints with my coach. Finally embedding a consistent backswing plane.

[@AT-rs1oy]

Can’t wait to give it a try down the range. You are very clear and concise in your coaching Iona thank you😊

[@JonathanBrazil1]

Yowsa! I never realised just how chicken-winged I was in my backswing until I grabbed a club and headed to the garden midway through watching this. Trying to bring that right elbow back in line feels so alien but as you say, it's a drill. It will eventually feel normal and form a new groove to flow in. Thanks for sharing. I love the simple exercises that can be done in the back garden without the need to hit a ball.

[@warwicklorraine]

Fabulous....so easy to understand....keep these nuggets coming

[@brianclark3503]

Nothing mysterious, no "The Secret" hype, thank you most of all for that, Iona! A pair of follow ups for starting position and exiting the downswing to the finish position would be wonderful. Connecting the two static positions of a golf swing is the challenge for all of us. Thanks for this one, Iona.

[@davidprice7662]

Really informative. Love how you described that swing process

[@quoman2232]

I love it when you keep it so simple.😀❤️👍

[@LukeJackson-o5d]

Brilliant, simple to follow tutorial. Your channel is excellent. Great content.

[@donherman8877]

Great video! Just reinforces the lesson I had with my instructor. Thanks Iona, keep the videos coming.

[@mylesbrooks9149]

Simple and useful explanation. Outstanding! Too many instructors over complicate things.

[@adamunderwood4216]

Brilliantly simple! Great insight Iona 100% using this drill!

[@rayking2254]

Going to give this a go tomorrow at driving range, thanks again your instruction skills are amazing 🏌️‍♀️⛳️

[@brendanoreilly4626]

Hi,love this content because so simply explained and not too technical. Looking forward to more of these videos. Oh,and can't wait to try it out⛳

[@rickroy4556]

Wonderful instruction. So happy I found your video. All the best.

[@robertfairchild8838]

Great tips!! Thank you Iona

[@tytuskonarzewski4169]

Great tips, simply, clear love it. It is just „funny” because I asked my swing instructor about check points… he could not show me them. It is interesting how you a professional player simplifies everything and golf looks „ easy” to learn and play. Thank you that you are giving your knowledge and experience.

[@darrendryer1226]

Love this Iona. So desperate to play after watching this just wish it would stop bloody raining!!

[@jasonround912]

Bookmarked! Great drill and simple explanation.

[@hansvanpelt245]

Love the sequence of this, really good explanation, will take this to the range today

[@andyh2287]

Took this drill to the range this evening. OMG loved it, thank you ❤

[@michaelJones0306]

I needed this simple but very effective drill for the back swing 👏👏👌👍

[@Bearded1DurGolf]

Check points are what I was taught as a junior. Great drill

[@Oreganal75]

Very good! Simple. Best golf instruction is best communication

[@thepunkmonger9234]

Straight away you have highlighted a fault for me, hands over right toe in pos 1, mine have been too far as I've been concentrating on pointing down the line at top of backswing, which has been a struggle. Thank you 👏

[@jaysquidious]

Love this so much! Could you do a similar video for your Driver swing?

[@peterhilbert6428]

Very well explained!

[@ontheroadwithiona]

Glad you liked it

[@Nigel3005]

When I started golf (before trackman), coaches used to teach with a video camera and the P system - her check points are P2, P3 and P4. Then trackman came along and coaches switched to teaching with data/numbers - attack angles, planes etc. I think the coaching industry is coming a full circle back to video camera / P system because it is a lot more intuitive and easier to explain than trackman numbers/data.

[@davegardner5240]

You have an uncanny knack of making it sound simple, I am playing tomorrow so will try and remember the checkpoints!

[@jamesharrington3351]

This video is priceless!When you can build a repeatable swing you are going to have good results.Can you share where you are filming?It’s so beautiful.

[@chriscourt-w8m]

This exactly what im working on (but you added some gold in there) - i like 1a /1 - now to practice - top girl👊👊👊

[@veneratedmortal4369]

You described my exact thoughts. I try a million things but never know if its correct. Having a guide is a good thing, definitely going to practice this.

[@ianpearce6230]

Great demo, just started again after 30 years , will use this

[@clydesandry5351]

Just come from the range and this works...... 👍🏻

[@JamesBridge-bi6ej]

Great advice Iona! This is such a good practice and on course so called check point drill for all abilities. Well done and keep the videos coming. Please nudge Anthony to get in touch with me for a follow up lesson! 😂❤

[@richardvereker8924]

Haven't got into this practice much yet but already seeing where I'm offline often. So will be reporting back on progress...thanks Iona for these:)

[@jazzed2b]

Beautiful!

[@fiddo88]

This is wonderful, thank you. Wondering if you would do something similar for the driver since this doesn't apply!

[@jonnywalsh6206]

pure gold - more of the same please !

[@highgatehandyman6479]

apparantly all the great ball strikers take away on the outside of the line and come down on the inside. I tried this today and played well with it on my longer irons using this swing thought

[@kilty66]

I watched this before going out for a few holes yesterday afternoon and it has certainly helped with consistency immediately. I still have to think avout weight shift and impact next but as a practice routine for the backswing this is excellent.

[@williamewen383]

5.20 = reminds me when I park my car in supermarket car park with loads of empty spaces available. Then I return to my car 30 mins later and someone has parked right beside me (despite there being loads of spaces available elsewhere). Fantastic video though!!!

[@MePowlo]

Very useful thanks Iona

[@laen78]

Love your videos and personality! Keep up the good work! I just saw a clip of your Tiger story on another channel's video and it had me rolling! "I like your trousers" HAHAHA!

[@grahammerritt1329]

Looks the same as recommended by "The Swing Factory", a great book.

[@robinbhairam7508]

This explanation of P1-P3 has really changed my game … my last two rounds have been the best I’ve played in ages, and using these check points I believe have really helped … thanks (btw I did use it for the woods too?)

[@mikereed3287]

Wonderful check points for the back swing with irons!! Do you have any tips for the driver and fairway woods and hybrids? Please demonstrate!! Love your videos as classy as it gets!!

[@alanbattersby9186]

Could you post a similar drill for the woods please, cheers Iona great content loving the vids and guests

[@GolfsGingerGenius1]

Love it 👌🏻

[@joeszpak2366]

Iona.... that was very helpful. I struggle at times with my backswing and that is very clear instruction, understandable and easy to repeat. Are you going to do a video from the top through impact?