Try This Easy Drill To Finally Nail The Squat Move

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Try This Easy Drill To Finally Nail The Squat Move
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[@overover..]

Thanks Clay. This caused the biggest step change improvement in my golfing life. EVERYTHING about my swing fell into place after watching this...

[@TopSpeedGolf]

That's incredible! Let me know how your next round goes 😀

[@zachzimmerman1784]

Without a doubt the best teacher on KZbin! Thanks Clay!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Wow, thanks!

[@Mike-wp2em]

Hi Mr Ballard. I am new to golf, I am a senior who has taken up golf during the Covid lockdown in the UK. I am lucky that I have a field to practice? I got my club and balls from a Charity shop. I was struggling to hit the ball until I saw your video on hitting down on the ball. You have made it very pleasurable to hit the ball now as previously I was constantly hitting the top of the ball. You are an inspiration. Thank you very much.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure! Welcome to the great (albeit sometimes frustrating) game of golf and keep up the hard work!

[@Koboltgolf]

This is the move , the x factor, everything comes together when you Sense this. I've been on a hunt for several Weeks, trying to get the logic that combines the takeaway,backswing and downswing and this move, to start the weight shift during the backswing IS the golden key. Thank you Clay!

[@overover..]

I'm on the same buzz, it all came together

[@191tim]

I subscribe to 3 of the top 10 best you tube golf teachers, and now Clay is the only one I follow, you make it so clear, I make a few notes on my phone and take it to the range and it works straight out the box, am 2 years into golf and these videos help so much, mega thanks.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@patarmstrong4676]

You and Eric Cogorno--two superb instructors--have great looking, repeating full swings, and now I know the reason they look so fluid and so effortless: these two key moves. It is this subtle move right over your trail hip and a subtle, but more significant bump and turn back to the left before you reach the top of your backswing. Great explanation here Clay. I'm an advanced student who still does have a bit of a problem making good, compressing contact 100% of the time, but just got a little better...sometimes you do miss the "forest for the trees." Greetings from Lexington. All the best Clay. Thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for the kind words. Best of luck!

[@kevinthompson4963]

Thanks Clay your training tips have helped me build a better

[@robinp4445]

I always know if I’m having an issue, Clay has a video (or more) detailing what it is, why it happens, and how to fix it. Thanks for the hard work, it makes a difference!

[@Snowboardjedi892]

Love it! Also love that you coach 2 of my favorite sports!

[@doogiemcdougster6740]

Thanks so much for this, Clay. I have been working on my hips a lot lately, but from your video I now realize that I was starting the forward shift too late. I was waiting until I got to the very top to make the shift. I will definitely give this a try!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure! Best of luck!

[@gilbertd33zie]

Clay it feels very akward when I’m trying this, maybe I just need repetition?

[@FinbarrAherne]

Fantastic explanation of something I was trying to figure out, but couldn't unlock. Great breakdown of the moving parts and timing.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you liked it!

[@chriswhite7236]

My ball striking and swing has improved out of sight from watching your videos Clay. I follow easily 20 golf instructors on KZbin. You are the best, easily. Thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for the kind words. Keep up the good work!

[@SAMax2268]

Top drill Clay..thanks for sharing....👍🏽

[@TopSpeedGolf]

No problem 👍

[@maruchan78]

Fantastic video and explanation - thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kennywaters1505]

Best teacher. Great video.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Wow, thanks!

[@nickcelano6715]

This is EXACTLY my issue with my irons. This all makes a ton of sense. I will be working on releasing my hips early to start and squatting sooner in the backswing. Thanks! 🏌️

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Happy to help!

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[@derekporter2077]

Great tip, thanks

[@cheapshic]

this was really insightful bro

[@grahamnewman4982]

Great video and perfectly explained.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@spiritlifetalks]

Lovely advice. Thank you

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garyley9090]

Nice move Clay 🙌👍

[@mn-medical]

It worked great! Weight shift and timing! Thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it helped! Keep up the good work!

[@paulhughes4865]

Hi Clay. Thanks for sharing the video, there is some great stuff in there. I can only speak on behalf of myself but the drill does 2 things for me. Firstly, it gets the weight on the correct side early enough, which I struggle with big time! Secondly, and I am not quite sure why, getting the weight forward early seems to pull my right elbow closer to my ribs which has made a real difference to my ball striking. I have been known to hit from the top so this drill seemed to fix two things at once. Thanks!!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it's helped so much. Keep up the good work!

[@frankcanzanella6753]

I have to admit that you have me wanting to take your bike for a ride around the block. I will take note of this seemingly powerful and seemingly stable movement in the golf swing. Thanks

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad I could help. Best of luck!

[@redwave3520]

I would like to add another element to this squat move. I have watched dozens of golf instructors on You Tube and have taken lessons for 25 years from various pros in my area. Not one of the pros EVER told me about the squat move. I have seen it demonstrated by many instructors on You Tube, but I could never duplicate it....until now. I have finally figured it out, and it is relatively simple. Two things - 1. Pretend that you are throwing a 30 pound sledge hammer down the course. To get maximum distance, you will raise UP as you turn away from the target (back swing), and come DOWN (the squat) as you turn through (down swing) to throw the hammer down the course. Your legs give you the power and the dynamic force to heave the hammer. 2. - Have a very strong grip. It sets your shoulders, head and tilts you automatically away from the ball, and gives you a tremendous amount of lag, and de-lofts the club. The swing is just throwing the hammer!! Don't even think about the ball. I have gone from hitting a 7 iron 140 to hitting it 175, and I am 68 years old!! Don't believe me, TRY IT!! Don't forget - Strong grip and throw the hammer!!

[@patmac104]

Great video, I'm trying today. On a fun note...At 3:55- Talons-Hahahahahaha, Do chickens have large talons? Napoleon Dynamite quote

[@youtubehandyman951]

Love your vids Clay. Just started golfing 2 years ago, and thanks to your vids I’m a 15 handicap. Question, are we doing this move with all clubs? And paired with the tennis racket drill? In other words are we squatting and bowing the wrist with every club?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Correct. Same swing with all clubs. Thanks!

[@JojohnWick]

This is gold

[@nasdaqqqq4994]

I’m a 7 handicap, and this info is perfect for me! I’ve been trying to figure out “the squat” for the last year. I was worried shifting weight to the left too soon would cause a reverse pivot, but I’ll be taking this to the range soon

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@2cardarsenal310]

Thanks Clay! This Squat to Square move before the hands get to the top is excellent for transition and dropping the hands into the slot for covering the ball. Tiger, Adam and Rory do this so fast it is hard to see it unless you slow their videos down.

[@mightyzorro]

Squat to square eh? I recognize that lingo... "i promise you"

[@brucehoffmann2126]

Clay, I tried starting the squat when my hands were parallel as you mentioned. It felt really early to start it. Do you still keep turning your left shoulder down as you squat? Is there a heavy lean to the left at the top of the backswing? I watched tour pros in slow motion but they seem to start the squat at the top of their backswing. Bruce

[@erichmikula8922]

Dear Clay, again a great video. I look at Rory in slow motion. It looks like he start the squad move late, when he was at the highest top position. Is this an illusion for us amateurs? Thank you very much, Erich

[@MrPunterd]

I love this and have tried it the last few days. Far better strike and distance when I get it right. I do keep leaving the face open though and losing it right. Am I doing something wrong?

[@joevandijk2284]

Finally a simple explanation video of a major problem without needing a physics degree to understand.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@peteruwatch2970]

Very good video Clay. Seems like it will be hard to keep the left shoulder from opening too much & too soon when start shift fwd on backswing

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Your shoulders should still be turning in the backswing when the weight shift back to the lead side occurs. Here is another video with an animation that helps to illustrate the weight shift: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mF7PkGdjpd-FfKs Best of luck! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@dwide_shrude]

life changing!!!!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@toddl7305]

Sometimes I think Clay is secretly watching my practice because all of his videos address my swing problems. Top Speed Golf is spying on us but it's ok because I am getting better with every video.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Haha! 😀 Thanks!

[@lemonwatersalt]

You know my hips don't lie and I'm starting to feel it's right...🤣😂😭😂😅🤣

[@TopSpeedGolf]

😂😂😂

[@indyglf]

Should there be pressure into the ground on the inside of the lead foot-almost like a push-off, to get the weight shift to the right?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes. Play well!

[@stevenmckelvey4210]

AMG golf channel and their pro 3d models says there is no seperating of the knees in the downswing by pros but maybe even a small decrease in knee distance. I tend to agree. It's one thing to load down, its another thing to seperate your knees in opposite directions.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jamieforshee5649]

What about your head movement during the transition? Does your head have to stay behind the ball at impact or can there be a little forward movement?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Here's a great video where Clay discusses head movement during the swing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iF65ZoSEjduHhcU Best of luck! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@TheTurfrex]

Was your lesson comparable to what Sam Snead(squat) was doing back in the day?

[@bryanwatson4865]

Clay, if I took the club back with a somewhat shut club face, wouldn’t this move be the same as turning the knuckles down during the downswing to get the face squared up with the bowed left wrist at impact? Thanks

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You would have to be able to bow your wrists like Dustin Johnson. Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@bryanwatson4865]

@@TopSpeedGolf ok, thank you

[@ingeniousbraveheart]

AT LAST, it has taken almost 80 years of doing it wrong till Clay should me how to do it cannot wait to back on the driving range then Gleneagles best golf course in Scotland. Noo that Wiel stir them awe up😂😂😂

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad I could help!

[@ingeniousbraveheart]

@@TopSpeedGolf Clay thank you so much. David Murchie the lovely Pro at Crieff golf club in Scotland when he first TRIED to give me golf lessons, he had a brown head of hair now no hair. LOL by the time poor David had me gripping the club correctly - my left and right shoulders aligned - my hips aligned - my knees -feet aligned. - the takeaway -and the follow through all set up. Nothing moved in sequence. As David Still says Bruce everything moves but your Bowels. LOL

[@rockabrilia]

Hi Clay. Rory radically squat down during driver downswing (iron is much easier) but I found out this would take high level of coordination to get back up and hit it. Is it effective if I squat down before I downswing is released? Thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You run the risk of not shifting your weight properly. Here's a video that should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mF7PkGdjpd-FfKs Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@dubaieye1038sport]

If you lift your left heel on the backswing should you still be pushing down on it as the club passes your hips on the way back?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

The lead heel should be back down once the transition to downswing occurs. Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@frednegus7017]

The weight shifts because the mass shifts. The mass shifts due to the pivot. The motion is “angular “ not linear ( lateral ). The weight shifts but you do not PURPOSELY shift it. The sit down move occurs just after the axis tilt at STARTDOWN. Pivot is key. The circular motion does the throwing. PIVOT no slide ... Cheers F

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@frednegus7017]

@@TopSpeedGolf cheers FRED J NEGUS Authorized Instructor : The Golfing Machine

[@mija1701]

Wow, I thought I was wrong for shifting forward while still taking the club back! Is this the same for the driver? I have a tendency to cut across the ball with driver, slicing it foul way right. Any tips/suggestions ? Thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Same swing with all clubs. Only the ball position majorly changes with the driver. I would try to get my swing path going in to out to counteract the slice. Here's a video that covers this in detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipytg4aFi9qqqKc Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@mrjcrobinson11]

I had a lesson a few days ago and my instructor said I had the same problem (shifting to the left too late). This is going to be a hard move for me to pick up. Luckily I have the entire offseason to work on it.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing! Keep at it and you'll get there.

[@AndreeB19]

Me too same issue, but I just don’t seem to get it ...... :(-

[@CabanaBoy63]

Clay, can you do a detailed video on using those alignment sticks...ie, where to place them, for what purpose, what intended results are....etc?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

That's a good idea. We may do that. Thanks for sharing. Play well!

[@zero2herogolf]

Yup, solid teaching. Though I'd rather see Sammy Snead's hip action versus an intentional squat. All in all, very good instruction!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bennettpisek5566]

That creates a tremendous whip action of the club, without having to swing hard. I find it helps relieve lumbar pain - that, and a low Saturated fat, and low processed sugar daily diet.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bennettpisek5566]

Top Speed Golf - Clay Ballard my pleasure. It’s the least I could do for the guy, and his people that have turned my game around.🤙🙂

[@AndreeB19]

I cannot see how the arms can still going back on the backswing and the legs are starting to move towards the target at the same time. For me, it is like trying to make right circles with one hand and left circles with the other... Any tips on how to actually achieve it?

[@richardguilford9016]

Just think about when your throwing a ball, your throwing arm is moving backwards as your planting your lead leg and foot forward.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Think about skipping a rock on a pond. Here is a video that should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mF7PkGdjpd-FfKs Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@jerome_morrow]

Some might find it easier to just focus on keeping their bum out (maintaining posture) on the downswing. Most common reason of squat failure is standing up in the downswing.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@hitechbeefcake]

In the weeks I've been working on the squat drill, I'm hitting the ball *more solid and straighter*, but I've *lost 5 MPH* on my driver clubhead speed! What Am I doing wrong?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

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[@VimMitt]

Why can’t I shift weight to right at address , before backswing to save my time so I will ready to shift my weight front foot early?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

There's no harm in shifting a little weight to to your trail side at address. Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@somethingsfishy2834]

My favorite golfer did it best. The late great Sam Snead squat..

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing! Play well!

[@somethingsfishy2834]

@@TopSpeedGolf You're one of my top golf teachers though. I like how you explain it in fine details. Mr. Clay Ballard you don't even realize how much you have helped the golfing world. Thank you!

[@FredrikLivijn]

Is there a reason why you cant squat when putting the weight on ur right/back foot?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

The squat happens during the downswing/shifting weight to the lead foot. Otherwise your weight shift and timing will be thrown off. Here's a video that should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mF7PkGdjpd-FfKs Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@frankcanzanella6753]

I have a question. I can’t seem to imagine hitting the ball on the upswing with my driver. It’s difficult to imagine being square to the ball with the club face. It seems that striking the ball on the upswing means while the club face is closing and creating a strong draw or hook.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Does this happen when you actually try to hit your drive on the upswing or just while you're imagining it?

[@frankcanzanella6753]

Here in NY we have been snowed in for thirty days. So I am imagining my swing. Based upon my elaborate notes that I will continue with this early spring. I hope I can find my center of my weight remains just behind the ball at impact.

[@frankcanzanella6753]

I bought the TaylorMade M1 driver (a demo model) from the NY Golf Center at W35 street in Manhattan. While watching a video of Dustin Johnson’s best shots in the PGA I noticed that he used in 2015-16 the TaylorMade M1 with two moveable weights on the bottom. He felt the driver was the best club in his bag. I was attracted to it because I was hitting the ball straight on the golf simulator.

[@charlierobertson3432]

See if you can help me out. I was in an automobile accident, every bone in both legs from my hips down. They fused my right leg. In other words, no right knee. I have a rod from my hip, to my ankle. How can I get more power, and club head speed? Thanks.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

That's a question for a qualified medical professional. Sorry to hear about your accident and your current condition. Best of luck! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@brucehoffmann2126]

Charlie check out Saguta Golf. He advocates the Stack & Tilt. In this technique the right leg remains straight as all your weight is on the left leg.

[@johnkerns6378]

So you don't subscribe to the pause at the top of the backswing?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

If that works for you, then who am I to disagree? Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@arvinddas6803]

I played my first round after nearly 11 months and i had nearly a dozen fat shots and a dozen duffs !

[@TopSpeedGolf]

That stinks. It's always difficult being away for an extended period of time and then trying to play. Best of luck!

[@arvinddas6803]

@@TopSpeedGolf the good part is i drove well and enjoyed the outing

[@arvinddas6803]

@@TopSpeedGolf worse still if you havent been on the turf and hitting balls of the mat ! Topping and duffing shots but it was fun :)

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Place a thin towel flat on the mat about a club head width behind your ball. This will give you some feedback if you hit it fat.

[@arvinddas6803]

@@TopSpeedGolf ok ! Will try that . Today was ok ! I always had a transition problem yet its ok in the back swing after lot of work . Swing is easy for me ! I appreciate your help doctor!

[@crumpecker]

Technically it seems that using the squat move is going to cause me to be inconsistent with hitting the ball. I have to be extremely precise in how much I squat because my body gets closer to the ground on the way through. Too much squat and I'll hit the ground before the ball. How do you get so precise?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Practice. Lots of it.

[@michaeldonaldson8508]

First comment. Great video

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@deucemcfly8366]

Second comment. Awesome video

[@michaeldonaldson8508]

Silver medal I got gold

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@darkwell1581]

Remember turn and don’t slide

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jacc9061]

If you squat into it, aren’t you going to dig the blade into the ground??

[@xupermike]

The sitting down motion prior to shifting weight to the left (sit then shift, in sequence) is what a real Taichi teacher emphasizes. You know what it is if you practice Taichi correctly

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Plowhandracing]

looks like your feet are a little wider than your shoulders. Is that to help you squat?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

It can help, but it's more for stability.

[@SaintsCheat]

I don’t understand how squatting is not making you hit the ground first. Unless you have absolute mental math that tells ya “squat 1.5 inches and raise back exactly 1.5 inches…” this seems impossible for weekend golfers.

[@stevebowen6095]

He doesn't even squat at all when he actually hits a ball

[@joevelte4252]

I dont like the sitting down move in general. Its not necessary and it leads to fat shots.

[@Kridian01]

Avoiding fat shots with this move is only achievable with good shaft lean. It scares the hell out of you at first, but you have to be persistent. Most people just give up. _"And that is why you fail."_ -Yoda

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You're exactly right, you don't have to do the squat and it can lead to fat shots if you don't get the body opening up and release the club more out in front. However, it is necessary if you want to play at a high level. If you don't get some flex in the legs then you won't be able to get forward shaft lean and compress the ball as much. Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor