THIS IS HOW THE SHOULDERS/TORSO WORK IN THE SWING | Paddy's Golf Tip #6 | Padraig Harrington

[@royal4826]

Padraig you have unlocked the science and mystique of the golf swing that others have made ridiculously confusing and have given us a brilliant straightforward blueprint to work with. Thankyou.

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[@andrewwaterman7769]

This guy tells and shows you how a golf swing works unlike any other teachers have talked or shown, he's brilliant

[@owenlevybass]

Paddy, i can't thank you enough for these golf lessons chief. As a complete beginner (about 10 rounds on the actual course with lots and lots of hours in the range), I just broke 100 and am having so much fun after nearly giving up completely. I'd read countless books, KZbin videos, online lessons, bought all the training aids, spent hours and hours at the range locking wrists and swinging hips, literally hurting at trying to get the ball up in the air bla bla - only to be completely disheartened at watching the 2 auld guys in front of me on the course smack the ball 30 yards further than me with half the swing and mobility and not a care in the world. It led me to look for someone that cut the crap and would help me find that loose, enjoyable golf swing and sure enough I stumbled across your channel. Watched a few of your tip vids back to back, went to the range the next day and the swoosh and feel of that first iron hit, which went 50 yards further than i'd been able to hit before EFFORTLESSLY, was nothing short of cathartic. I can't believe you can literally get free golf lessons from a hall of famer on here that turn you in to a great golfer who can hit well and have fun and you dont have a million subcribers. I'd subscribe 1000 times if I could. God bless ya, thank you so much for helping me relax, enjoy and fall in love with this daft wee game - next time you're in Scotland am owe you a few drams for sure!

[@FairwayJack]

I am so grateful to have a champion like Padraig Harrington casually getting in front of a camera and riffing on the golf swing ...it's like we bumped into each other at the range or practice green.

[@Zenmind751]

I've subscribed to many youtube golf channels and even paid for online courses. This is by far the best youtube golf channel or online course I've had. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge for free.

[@PadraigHarringtonOfficial]

Much appreciated

[@Costigs01]

Every time i go down the rabbit hole and find something that clicks in my swing, i come back to paddys channel and if i find something that confirms my feelings, i know I'm on the right track, if i don't, then i re watch one of paddys videos and go back to what works. Fantastic instructor, player, and person!

[@kimchee411]

My favorite golf instruction video ever! Absolutely game changing for me!

[@shaneharrison2134]

Best, simplest explanation of shoulder turn I have seen in the 40 years I have played this great game.Thank you

[@PadraigHarringtonOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johntallanger4036]

@@PadraigHarringtonOfficial This really is so different than how I understood it. Thank you.

[@John-oc2pt]

Theses videos are absolute GOLD!! Imagine 25 years ago when no KZbin or anything like that and everyone knocking about trying figure out how the pros swing it. We have a tour pro effectively coaching us for free, eagerly waiting for the next video already. Thanks

[@Gumballa87]

since he doesn't have to sell a system or make a living teaching he can say it how it is! Simple and concise. Loving the straight forward content! Great job, much appreciated

[@gototcm]

Have had a lot of instruction over the years but never had such a clear explanation of something so basic- Thanks Paddy!! I owe you a pint.

[@TheGrafBoys]

Love your tips, Paddy, and I love watching you smash it on the Champions Tour! Thanks for your time.

[@jacktoliver762]

Pad is a natural teacher. It’s a gift.

[@felawes]

The way you examine a movement in depth showing the main motion but also going onto its implications is truly brilliant.

[@vegardkarlsen9609]

Brilliant, and so good to actually see a (great) PRO do and explain this, instead of listening to you-tube teachers referring to what the pros do and look like. Really enjoy these videos!

[@craigm8860]

26 years playing this game and one of my absolute favorites to watch play just solved something that has plagued me for years...my right shoulder move was subtle but given my swing speed yielded brutal results at times. I just took this to the range and its nothing short of amazing!! Thank you for giving back and thanks for providing me years of enjoyment in front of the tv or on the course on a sat/sun 🙂

[@markmurray1091]

I'm exactly the same. Stopped playing for 13 years when kids came along and returned about six years ago. Can't wait to rip my spine to shreds thinking I can do what I did in my 20's when I'm almost 50 when the season starts.

[@mangelarsson7774]

I cant describe in words how much I love Paddy's golf tips. Its like taking part of a long excellent career in golf, like behind the scenes. Thank you Paddy! Please keep making more of them!!

[@miketom77771]

Harrington is such a good teacher. My swing has never been better.

[@lm8443]

This is the only video you should look at a golf swing from start to finish. What he is showing us is seen by every single golf pro around the world men and woman. Its # 1 Padrig

[@DriveForShow]

Padraig is awesome at demonstrating and explaining golf swing mechanics. Makes it very simple and clear. Thanks Padraig!!!

[@wccgroundsman]

As with many others I do subscribe to a number of golfing channels but I only have notifications set up on one and that's Padraig's. Sincerely many thanks Padraig.

[@frankcarson2057]

A golf instructional Tour de force. Simply the best explanation of the golf swing I have seen. So many “aha” moments as I watch your video. Debunks many dead-end teaching cliches, swing mysteries, and replaces them with golf swing truth and clarity. Game changing information! Padraig, you are such a bright light. Your teaching gives me hope and a real chance to change my poor technique and get better. I am grateful to you.

[@nicholasdemetriades9154]

Get in shape laddies. This is the key to solid impact. More distance. Using the whole body in the right sequence. Great visuals by a champion. Priceless.

[@MPerski]

So, THAT's how you clear your hips!!! 💡 ... I've heard about the "start the lawnmower" motion but this is the first time I've heard how to clear the hips on the downswing. I've been trying to clear the hips forever, and now I'll just focus on shoulder turn. Thanks, Padraig ... this is pure GOLD

[@TEKXS00D6]

I must have watched this tip 5 times by now - not to mention innumerable rewinds to make sure I heard or saw correctly. It's fantastic. I appreciate these tips so much!

[@Eleazar1A2]

Padraig, I have a great respect for you that I never had while only watching you play on tv. Thank you for your explanations! Great stuff indeed

[@timclaridge3667]

Having watched a 1000+ golf tip videos on KZbin, this “torso” video for me was the holy grail. Put 30 yards on my drives, fixed my swing and left my golfing buddies dumbfounded. Thanks Paddy.

[@mh_golfer]

Everyone else is talking about dropping your arms, holding your right wrist, turning your hips, cover the ball with your chest, shift your weight, etc, when if you just add side bend on the down swing that stuff happens naturally if you have a decent swing.

[@fishmank27]

This is a mind blowing video for someone who’s played college and been a decent golfer but struggled with some full swing stuff over the years, self taught. The short game always saved me. This motion of push pull is genius to describe.

[@mikewhiskee3498]

I could of written this comment myself. Exactly the same here. Short game is scratch level long game is 10 handicap so I find myself playing off 3-5 over the years. Such a simple description but a way I’ve never been told to think about it. Speechless.

[@davidmcnamara3243]

Yea. On transition, the lateral side bend, will push the left hip out. Never the left hip

[@afs-drew9644]

Padraig - you are amazing ! Thanks for giving back to the golfer community. This will help so many people !!!

[@paulraynor2520]

This is simply the best and clearest explanation of how to clear the left side to make great contact and deliver power. Amazing that this comes from one of the best pro’s in the business. Keep them coming please!!

[@stevebrown4085]

This lesson fixed 47 years of golf frustration. I used to have a parallel shoulder turn in my back-swing, causing me to lift my head and stand up, and, then having to redirect on the down swing. Not any more!!! Thank you Mr. Harrington! At 62 my golf swing looks better then ever!

[@jangrnkjrpedersen3214]

Best online coach ever? I find all his videos absolutely brilliant!!

[@TWolfTV]

love how Padraig explains the biomechanics of the swing. great teacher.

[@thilog5874]

One of the best explanations ever! Mandatory for every golfer.

[@JohnnyChanzzz]

I always come back to this when my swing is rusty, thank you for this valuable information Padraig!

[@richardfox2185]

Seriously Thank you Padraig! After giving everything to learn the golf swing for 11 years, your videos on hip and shoulder movements gave me the final elements to hit every shot well!! Thanks Padraig, Brilliant! Very best regards, Richard!🏌️🏌️

[@noisebarrier]

"That's all there is to it." When it is explained and demonstrated as you do, it is an epiphany, i.e., a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being. Well done, Paddy, well done.

[@markmurray1091]

Amazing! Absolutely nailed in just over 7 minutes when a lot of KZbin instructors waffle on for hours, yet still seem to tell you nothing. Brilliant advice.

[@azcharlie2009]

I always knew you were a great player... Just never knew how an instructor you are!

[@maxwired2235]

You're the best I've seen at explaining not only how, but why. Thanks and I hope you continue putting out content while having success on tour.

[@kevcanesfan3273]

I’m so glad I found your channel. This is by far the best instruction out there. Thanks Paddy for breaking it down for us dummies. No off to the range for practice. I’m getting older and need to keep the speed in my swing after a couple years off from the game.

[@rmljr52]

This information is golden. I found it last night and this morning before work I hit a few 60 yard shots at the practice green. It works. I took a lesson from a long drive champ and he told me of the importance of working under. Now I know how to work under. Thanks much.

[@grumpyoldgit8254]

Absolute gold from somebody who has actually done it, great content Padraig

[@geoffontour2716]

Great stuff as always Padraig, thanks for so generously sharing your wisdom.

[@Jimmy-2-Times]

Saved to my youtube playlist called ''Paddy's Tips'' ... along with the previous 6 videos 😀 brilliant👍🏻

[@Tabb1989]

Iv seen all this explained before but not the way you do paddy ❤️ pure gold

[@isaraindra7114]

find your KZbin channel and your golf tip on this shoulders/torso and the hip movement is the best thing ever happened to my game. thanks so much for the time and effort to put this video out.

[@Randy-mw1es]

Finally some one straight forward and honest in explaining the golf swing.The shoulders are usually the main problem for the average golfer.

[@johnblicharz5658]

Really good stuff! No BS just straightforward instruction from “ the champion golfer of the year” thank you good sir

[@AmmoDude]

Want to learn how to make a golf swing? LEARN FROM A TOURING PRO!!! All the other wannabees on KZbin have no clue on how to actually play golf, they just watch lots of videos and think they know what is happening in the swing. Thank you Padraig for making this information available to us mere mortals!!!!

[@georgemageras]

Hooray!! Finally someone explains this perfectly in less than 10 minutes! Thank you Padraig, you are the best! If you are ever in Pittsburgh, Pa, please let me buy you a beer.

[@nycabilifeisgreat9768]

Paddy ! I REPEAT ! UR an amazing teacher! I’m a 67 year beginning Golfer! So it only been about 10 months since a started playing. LOL! My GEORGE…. I THINK I’ve GOT IT ! Thanks 4 taking the time Paddy !

[@nokia5359]

Goshhh.... what have i been watching all these years? I passed over virtually all of his videos before, thinking what can i possibly learn from him? he is way way out of my league. What a big mistake! I subcribed and am dutifully watching each and every roll you put out and the tube. Thank you, sir.

[@kevinnoe5123]

I can watch Paddy's golf tips all day! Extremely informative and excellent content. I'd love to drink a beer with Paddy and hear all of his cool stories!

[@streetsoundselectro124]

Paddy your tutorials are a godsend for us normal golfers. Easy to understand no jargon. Thank you. Steve in cumbria

[@VimMitt]

Sir u r genius. No one can explain better than you. God bless you to clarify all my doubts. Thanks a million!

[@chazz4792]

Thanks Paddy for sharing your years of knowledge and explaining it in a way that actually makes sense. Love the tips!

[@samosborne791]

Concept of side bend seems to be incredibly rare / not explained among most KZbin golf ‘teachers’ (unless you’re looking specifically for it…) Absolutely crucial movement I’ve been totally unaware of for last 30 years of playing golf (and in my search for improvement / consistency etc). Cheers Paddy 👌

[@steviesynapse]

Beautifully explained and demonstrated by a phenomenal teacher as well as player. Thank you paddy!

[@gregkid]

These are the videos are the best I have ever watched. Simple and very well explained. Actually working on this movement in my golf fitness class. Keep up the good work Padraig.

[@essoteric]

I love your content Mr. Paddy. So many online instructions based around concepts, but I find your instructions translate easily into "feels". Brilliant stuff, you've helped my game.

[@peterjackson2083]

These lessons cut through all of the gimmicks and show us the golf swing in a very easy to understand manner. Thanks for giving back Padraig!

[@nokia5359]

Dear Paddy, i first saw this instruction video 6 months ago. it was a break through in concept for me after years of struggling. today i can regularly carry 160s with my 7i with good consistency and hold the green well; a huge improvement from 140s all over the fairway. i am still working on the woods and following thru which proved to be very difficult as i am unable to keep in balance on the down swing. I lean forward too much. Thank YOU sir for an invaluable lesson.

[@leeolewis7795]

OK here goes. I am a decent golfer who shoot between mid 70’s to mid 80’s. My abilities were based mainly on compensations and eye hand coordination. I practiced these instructions for a week and a half and finally went on the course with my buddy today. Holy shit!! Is what my buddy said lol. I was on in regulation most holes and hit a couple 195 yards and 175 yards approach shots smack on the green!. My friend asked “what the heck did you do to strike the ball this well”? Lol. And I could always drive the ball better than average, however now I’m getting an extra pop and more hang time, but with distance. Sir your tips helped me so so much and I thank you sincerely. To my fellow average golfers this is what I did. I used Paddy’s grip tip which gave me more club face control, then I followed his shoulder turn instruction to the letter. That hip angle on the backswing is of utmost importance, because once there, your hips will clear NATURALLY on the down swing. I’m still working on a few other of the tips and hopefully will give a follow up when I get them into my system. Hit em straight everyone and be well.

[@joshreeves5548]

This clears up so much misconception about the golf swing for me. Thank you!!

[@prosnazzy]

The BEST explanation on the shoulder movement EVER!

[@npwarr2651]

This is a secret that all pros seem to know and no amateurs have a clue about

[@alanhowell3646]

Absolutely. I’ve not seen this in any other lesson on you tube and I’ve watched many

[@tommyspeed1434]

I play to a 14.8 Hcp @64 - I have always worked on having a good shoulder turn trying to have a feeling of pulling my right shoulder up . I watched this video before playing today. Your comparison to starting a lawn mower is spot on. Played this morning and from the first tee shot on ,I was thinking "like starting a lawn mower" Drove the ball far and straight. irons were crisps and long. Had 4 birdies and played 6 over for the round .your lessons are well explained and are easy to put in to my game. Thanks

[@peter1533]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Padraig. Great instruction.

[@Leitrimfella66]

Thanks, Padraig that helps a lot, and congrats on your US , Senior Open win

[@jamesbriggsgolf6212]

The structure that you show at 2:07 is low-key one of the best images for us coaches to get across what the arms do as well. Thank you for starting to put out videos, Mr Harrington and team!

[@russellord1830]

Mr Harrington, I would just like to pass my thanks on to you. I’m a scratch golfer, but really struggled the last 6 weeks with topping it off the tee, I tried your drill today and not once did I top. Thanks for the tip.

[@donhall-aquitania1025]

I appreciate these videos. Please keep making them.

[@PadraigHarringtonOfficial]

Absolutely!

[@michaelh365]

Perfect explanation. Thanks for taking the time to create this.

[@johnaleck8672]

Genius! Seriously. So well presented. I used to use the pulling motion and completely got away from it by twisting my hip to the left(I’m RH). Can’t wait to get back out and do this move. 👍👍

[@mbrody6255]

thanks Paddy for doing this, accomplished pro really hasn't done this. Best instruction, by far, on the internet. All other "so-called" instructors haven't won squat. No questions that this guy is legit like you would questions all the others out there

[@beimsteiner]

Absolutely what I needed to hear at the exact moment I've been breaking my swing down and rebuilding with more hip bend, working the throwing ball motion in as well. Nine throws one shot... Thank you for the excellent, clear demonstration and explanation!

[@tombain5665]

A world class golfer. Who could become a world class coach if he cares to. Really informative lesson that can be understood by many.

[@OfCourseICan]

At last a concise and thorough explanation by a truly credentialed Golfer. Thanks Paddy! Best to You from a second generation Aussie Irishman.

[@ty007webb6]

I read somewhere that Ernest Hemingway would constantly try to make his work more condensed. He would convey and idea in 3 pages and then ask himself how to achieve it in 1 page. Paddy’s vids are all like that. There’s no wasted words or time. Thanks Paddy and this concept is priceless.

[@marcmanion4264]

So - all I can say is thanks - for actually explaining things in the context of swinging a club and sending a ball down the paddock! Context for me explains how all parts of our body work in a swing not just “Shoulders rescue slice” “hips to hit” … there are heaps of lessons talking about single moves but Padraig really shares his experience of real gold at all levels - just love it!!! Still waiting for the “OMG Marc - that was just shite!!!”

[@amze44]

I’ve watched hundreds of videos and this changes everything

[@David.Bobson]

Thanks for the content Paddy, ive been binge watching all your vids and now i even hear your voice in my head instructing me when I'm doing the hoovering lol

[@n70199]

Just found this channel. LOVE it!!! Thanks for sharing Padraig.

[@Kazyman]

Thx Paddy ... for setting so many aspiring golf enthusiasts straight. This is a motion I can't stress enough to my students. Major props, bud!

[@golfinnewengland8256]

PH, thank you for finally clearing up the downswing sequence of the shoulders, I like probably dozens of golfers have been memorized by the term rotation, on the downswing. After watching this tip I realized that I have been unwinding laterally, to make sure I rotate instead of the left shoulder going up and back. Thanks again..

[@strummer9837]

Thanks Padraig this is pure gold. First time in 20 years I feel I’m creating a powerful back swing.

[@paulybarra1681]

great video!! I can't wait to watch the rest of Paddy's golf tips. Thank You

[@jabugga]

A sincere thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Your explanations of the fundamentals and mechanics of the swing are concise and easy to understand and have helped immensely! Please keep these coming!!

[@michaeldannolfo3122]

Paddy’s sharing and description are incredible. I appreciate his sharing of vast knowledge. Thanks Paddy!

[@alanking5001]

Best most clear explanation I've seen can't wait to practice it , thankyou 👍

[@TeddyCavachon]

I’ve read dozens of golf instruction books and watched hundreds of videos and yours are the best I’ve seen at explaining goals and cause and effect. For example I’d seen the ‘throw the ball down in front’ drill in a book years ago and do it, but I never made the connect of doing it with the side-bend it creates or more importantly how that side bend done correctly prevents incorrect hip movement, something I always struggled with having learned back when conventional wisdom was illustrated by a guy standing in a wine barrel. This video combined with your one on how to pelvis should move have really connected all the dots for me. Now I understand the goal of the push-pull arm action is to get the hips to turn correctly as you showed in the pelvis video. Understanding that’s the goal makes the cause and effect of the sidebend easier to understand and provides the means for understanding when the hips aren’t turning correctly. When I first saw you do the ‘push-pull’ motion I thought “That’s just like starting a lawn mower” before you said it. It is also reminded me very much of paddling a white water kayak where the two bladed paddle is pushed with one arm forward while pulling back with the other while also twisting and bending the torso sideways. White water kayaks have rounded bottoms so as you paddle and do the motion with the arms the hips in the seat rock and twist the boat in response to it the upper body action. But I never thought to relate how that worked and felt to my golf swing.

[@johnharrington6122]

Great tip Paddy ! Hey cousin , my family was from Cork as you are , James Harrington came to the States from Cork and settled in NJ in the late 1800 ‘s , my Father , Milton , was a Professional golfer from Arkansas and Club Pro and met my mother on the Lesson Tee . I’m a retired TP living with my wife of 46 years and Lab in NM ! Good luck this week at Whistling Staits in the Ryder Cup on Friday Sept. 24th ! John ps. My dad looked very much like you and so does Joey ( Univ. of Oregon & Detroit Lions QB ) .

[@bradleydanyluk775]

That was outstanding! I don’t even have any questions……..

[@perserverance333]

Best teacher since Ben Hogan.

[@mh_golfer]

Such an awesome explanation. I have been struggling with my rotation and early extension. After years of lessons and watching videos online this is a game changer. By getting more side bend it makes it much easier for me to transition to my left side and get my body open at impact. Most of the downswing just seems to happen more naturally without thinking about 20 different things. I am hitting it much more consistently now.

[@GeofClark]

I have been studying the Mike Austin / Mike Dunaway videos. With this video and the previous hip video you have very much helped me to understand their compound pivot, which when done correctly is effortless power. Thank you Padraig and all the best to you and yours.

[@AA-fx6ku]

Excellent! I might have had no shoulder surgeries if I had incorporated your lesson into my feeble golf swing; in ten days having my 3rd. I see and appreciate how u keep your shoulders within your body instead of allowing them to go beyond the hips.

[@M85-q3t]

Paddy, sincerest thank you. You explain things in a way that is very concise and easy to understand. Love all your videos. Please keep doing them.

[@nickw6304]

Great video thanks Paddy. Explaining the feel makes it so much easier to understand.

[@jackgriggs805]

Sooooo glad you are giving us these tips! This is perfectly clear and it’s going to be a great help to me! Keep ‘em coming. THX