This Is Why You Can't Rotate Through The Ball (You're Missing This!)

[@FittinToGet]

This is gold Jerry "Eric", GOLD!...some will not get it...

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Bania!

[@PixlPutterMan]

Puke? Thats a fun word

[@gibsonguitarplayer]

You owe me a dinner!

[@JD-ev1uj]

I have been struggling with this for awhile now. I can't thank you enough for this explanation and cure. This will be tough to do for me since I've always reached a little and been more bent over. Thanks Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well!

[@trumpnation4198]

This is a great video. I’ve always struggled with this when I’m playing poorly. This is part early extension. I like the right rib cage feel. Never heard this before. Your video with Malaska about pushing the ground away from you or using the ground forces to rotate your hips was the only lesson that ever fixed my early extension and I thank you for that. Hitting the ball better than ever. Keep up the great work.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear it! Thanks for being here with us!

[@michaeldasilva6753]

The golf swing has many loops and levers. Understanding the effects of opposite motions, like this video does clearly, has helped me improve my swing and correct issues quickly. Well done!

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Thank you Michael!

[@davelloyds7190]

Great video Eric. I guess someone like Keegan Bradley is an exception here but his flexibility allows him to retain the angle through the downswing. Hope he’s getting treatment to stop the right crunch from injuring his back long term!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thats right! Huge anomaly. He makes it work great so I'd never change it.....but I'd probably never teach it either :)

[@kenbrudenell921]

Another great video, Eric👏 I play with a slight open stance, which I find helps for this drill as does hovering the club just above and behind the ball. Doing this encourages you to get down and into the back of the ball. It is certainly working for me!👌🏻

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Thank you Ken!

[@davemalek8242]

Great video. I have struggled with early extension. My posture is good but I think I was getting too much right hip depth in the back swing. Love the box drill. Hope this solves it.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well, Dave!

[@cakedupkevin]

I’m apparently too top heavy. I also noticed myself yesterday correcting my posture during my putting stroke. I apparently lean over way too much. Great video!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Hope this one helps your game!

[@kentaromitsuma1251]

i combined this technique with pete cowen’s twist the right arm and the concept of short game chef’s body pivot which are all in principle similar makes it a good rereference for freeing up the downswing and striking the ball solid.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it

[@gregengeler9368]

Great video! I dropped my trail foot back like your previous video and my impact quality improved significantly (no toe strikes). Seems like the 2 videos achieve the same end result - not humping the goat.

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad this one helped, Greg!

[@guitar1950]

The thing I get from this is balance. The brain wants to maintain balance. Upper body too far forward and hips too far back in setup creates an imbalance during down swing. So in order to keep balance we have to stand up moving the hips forward under the chest. More great instruction from Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Thank you!

[@jvitali60]

This is another really good one, it seems to be the hot topic all over the Internet right now. Another instructor was saying to have your heels about 2 to 3 inches away from the wall and your butt, barely touching the wall and maintain that in the backswing and forward swing.that has helped my ball striking to be more consistent. I’ll have to work out between your lesson and the other one to see, which works better for me? Any thoughts?

[@CogornoGolf]

Agreed with you----whichever works best to keep your inclination to the ground in the downswing and through impact is what I would go with!

[@macsupforfun]

Great video! I think what you showed makes for a more relaxed effortless swing.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Thank you!

[@bamabaso]

I literally needed exactly this. Been struggling with early extension in my downswing/forward swing...

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps!

[@MB-rh3ym]

I always thought early extension was the problem. It’s actually a reaction to a poor set up. Awesome lesson!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

100% thats one of the big reasons! and I would start there. early extension could also be from downswing shaft being too steep, club face too open....

[@rizzo777777]

Ive been trying to get my right hip back as much as possible after the takeaway due all the hip depth videos out there and that's probably why it's kicking towards the ball on downswing. For golfers who do that, you're saying to keep right hip neutral and push left hip back during downswing to create the hip depth?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! YES....heres a great one for you with JT going through the details/feels for that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXekoZ55ZrNggpY&pp=ygUmRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHdoeSBhbWF0ZXVycyBlYXJseSBleHRlbmQ%3D

[@mjb8274]

Hi Eric. I think what causes people to be too top heavy at set up is they're preparing for their shoulder line to face down just outside the ball in the backswing. Is it ok to have a more upright flat shouldered backswing if in transition you rotate properly? In other words, you kinda achieve a shallowing effect in transition by steepening the shoulder line.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey MJB! Usually I would say no......but if you can make it happen yes. Most who go back FLAT will come down STEEP (with shoulders and club) To go from flat shoulders to shallow most will tilt too much and extend and not turn (contact issues)

[@stevenhiner6134]

This is a great demonstration and explanation. Thank You

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Steven!

[@mikethomas1499]

Nice to know where to start with bending over and how to create 8:48 depth makes so much sense. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one helps, Mike!

[@RGMofED]

awesome ....much love, brother. You're an awesome teacher. That's it!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@headroom541]

this is hard to time though if you are a beginner. the “bad stance” is more repeatable so you don’t have to think of timing the hips going back during the golf swing.

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@garnetbelik4190]

Great video Eric. Your content is excellent.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for your support!!

[@BHJ7115]

One of the best on KZbin!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the support!!

[@CoachSully44]

My main flaw as well. Thanks for this lesson, Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps!!

[@EagleJim62]

Makes perfect sense. It's such an easy thing to overlook, but its such a big setup mistake. Thanks for this tip.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps Jim!!

[@mongo312]

Is this valid for driver and fw's? Seems like you could get so close that a lot of necked shots are in your future. Can't wait to try this at the range because I am the poster boy for early extension.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Yep---can apply to all clubs!!

[@jryan5064]

As of tonight, this is the online golf tuition I’m watching! All makes total sense, cheers Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Great to have you here with us!!

[@CaptainFilthy]

Just to clarify with the drill..upon initiating the downswing do I want to feel the right cheek hit the box first or both?

[@CogornoGolf]

Right at top Both early in downswing

[@scottcope7922]

The best I’ve ever hit the ball is when at top, my first move is lowering my hands below the shoulder line(homer kelly’s unloading power accumulator 4). Would love if you’d do a lesson on this

[@CogornoGolf]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnLUiZ1qiMynrqMfeature=shared Here ya go Scott!

[@carlosbaez4743]

Not turning your hips, can make you pull the ball? Thank you, great video .

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Carlos!

[@alejandrok2891]

Great drill. Thank you very much

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! Hope it helps!

[@hautepotatoe]

Hey Eric - I'm 6'6" and already play clubs at +1.5", still have to bend way over to get to the ground at address. Would you recommend go longer to get more upright at address? I've never been able to set up like you're suggesting!

[@SMott-wv3pd]

6'5" and also +1.5". Same question...

[@CogornoGolf]

Yeah thats an option....also could do a touch wider with stance. Wider stance lowers you to the ground as well.... I would get together with a good coach in person or online or club fitter to work through the details and test out the options

[@chaddy-me-boy8299]

I think this video makes your top 5 ever made? If I’m 6 2’ built like Adam Scott, could I need longer clubs than normal? Standing straighter. If I’m toe heavy divot, #1 fault for that? Thx.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! Yeah could explore longer clubs---I would suggest going to see a good club fitter in person to work through the best options. Cant say for sure on toe heavy sorry lol----too many variables. Need to see your swing to see whats causing that. Send videos in to www.cogornogolf.com so we can see, diagnose and fix!

[@havenrab]

Overhand golf been talking about this for 4 years but this is correct

[@CogornoGolf]

Excellent!

[@martind3787]

thanks, great video …..I’ve been trying to figure out the “why” and this tells me the “how” !

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! Thank you!

[@paulwhite6367]

Great stuff Eric…much needed

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Paul!

[@grantleh8693]

Does the box drill translate to the driver? or is it just for irons?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! You can use that for all clubs!

[@Burkeyboy77]

Bit of a game changer this one Eric. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear it!

[@drdontpassone8164]

best golf site on the net ......

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@FlankerJackChannel]

Another well-timed video.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for watching!

[@douglasmichel6361]

Awesome Eric...

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Douglas!

[@williamtocco8105]

How tall are you Eric, I just want to compare myself to you when I do these drills. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! 6'0

[@TexasMan27]

At the top of the backswing how does the chest over hips relationship look from a face on view?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Joseph! Shirt buttons right on top of belt buckle or slightly farther from target Details here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4nLpoSGqqqam8U&pp=ygUVRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGNlbnRlcmVk kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6LYg5dvoruIsLs&pp=ygUVRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGNlbnRlcmVk

[@JonathanPajakLensCulture]

I’m confused. In a previous video you stated a good way to check distance to the golf ball is when you can get a first between the butt end of the club and your legs. In the drill your just showed the club is like dang near two inches from your legs

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Jonathan! Sorry for any confusion... Wont be the same for everyone.... But generally speaking.... Let's say with an 8 iron.... When you setup you want your arms to hang basically dead straight down right over your toe line Back of armpits over balls of feet, hips over ankles.... hope that helps

[@JonathanPajakLensCulture]

@@CogornoGolf Thank you!

[@bassmasta9117]

Those old golf swings look so fluid. "Like water" as Bruce Lee said lol

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Great swings!

[@jordanelmquist3202]

So wouldn’t you need to also match/change your release as well if you’re someone who would hang back a bit and have more of a CF release? This body turn would match more of CP type release (hands in more club head outside hands exit)? Would imagine the player would start hitting blocks if he isn’t aware.

[@jimgold5582]

Eric you are simply amazing

[@jimgold5582]

Eric you are simply amazing could you sometime in the future make a video on past impact in to follow through to increase speed

[@CogornoGolf]

For sure where your body is will effect your release (and other pieces)

[@scottcraig2569]

I just joined Cognrno golf. I have huge regrets….that I never joined months ago. I wasn’t sure how online lessons would go but I was pleasantly surprised. Steve is awesome. All the videos are specific to my swing. I have already made progress after my first lesson. I can’t wait to see how good I can get.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that Scott! Appreciate the support and you being with us!! Look forward to seeing your continued progress!

[@Jamesdaman69]

Is it true that you have to feel like you’re downswing with the left side to not go over the top

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey James! For some yes but not everyone needs to feel that

[@GrungeRockGod]

Trying this exact thing in my practice session tonight, will report back.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps!

[@swu1413]

Great insights to root cause! The more correctly I learn to swing, the simpler it gets. Why all the complications along the ways 😂

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@mikev4755]

Your hips want to be over your balance point at impact. That balance point is your left ankle. If you start out with your hips too far back, they will seek out that balance point in the down swing.

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@michaelgeorge542]

What if anything changes with a driver, since the angle of attack goal is positive.

[@CogornoGolf]

You can use this the same way for all clubs!

[@Blue_Dun]

For some reason I feel just the opposite. When i keep my butt back...difficult to rotate. When I extend pelvis a bit toward ball...easier to rotate

[@CogornoGolf]

If that works for you all good!!

[@GolfLifer67]

And I still manage to early extend even with a better posture 😫 cool video though !

[@CogornoGolf]

Would love to help! Send us your swings at CogornoGolf.com so we can diagnose and fix!👊

[@stephentong8315]

👏

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for watching!

[@gml8282]

definitely owe a shoutout to Trevor S.....

[@CogornoGolf]

For sure! I learned this first from George Gankas!!

[@sirtogii5216]

Make that 4 golfers...i.e. me :-D

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@awfulgoodmovies]

This is why I think about skipping a rock. The ONLY thing I think about is: sticking my butt back on the downswing. I gain 20 MPH on my driver.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Appreciate you being here with us!

[@tighecrovetti2844]

Were all three of them me??

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@frankmartin1638]

Three straight scores in the 80s with tips and notes from your videos. Today was the lowest with a 84 and didn’t feel like I played great due to a few bad holes (which Is exciting). I’ve officially unsubscribed from all other golf pros besides you 🫡

[@CogornoGolf]

Hell yeah Frank---appreciate you being here with us!