WEIGHT SHIFT - The Scientifically Proven Way Tour Pros Shift Their Weight

Struggling with your weight shift?? In this video I answer everything you need to know about how to shift your weight throughout your whole swing and not just the downswing. Watch this video now to finally understand everything you need to know about a good weight shift so you can play your best golf.
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00:00 Intro
01:34 How do we start the swing?
04:55 Head Start Drill
05:47 When do we shift towards the target?
08:31 Touch & Go Drill
10:05 How should you be feeling this?
12:12 Basket Drill
13:31 Conclusion
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[@Gilesgillgolf]

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[@TheBooze13]

Just found your channel randomly and gotta say. I’ve watched every KZbin golf channel there is and your videos are up there at the top. Excellent instruction you keep it simple no gimmicks easy to follow great advice. Thanks

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Brian! Amazing to hear you’re enjoying my content!

[@tervill8268]

I've been watching KZbin golf instructions for years on end, and after finding your channel and watching almost all of your videos, I have to say that you are one of the best, if not the best, instructor out there. Between you and Chris Ryan, you simplify the golf swing and make it understandable for the average golfer. Thank you for all the great content.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Wow, thank you Ter Vill! Means a lot to put in the same category as Chris Ryan! Great to hear you’re enjoying the content!

[@newnoggin2]

The weight shift in the classic swing of Snead and Nicklaus has changed to applying pressure to the right foot. As Tiger said, almost all his weight was on his right heel. The weight shift is rotary not left to right. Snead said almost all his weight was his right foot. Swings have changed over the years especially the shifting of weight

[@Gilesgillgolf]

As technology improves, it’s always going to change

[@texstar77]

Always a great explanation for all that happens in a blink of the eye! Another very informative and helpful lesson!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Great to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@maxwired2235]

Thanks for this instruction on dynamism in the swing. It’s probably the best and most helpful video you’ve done, you really nailed it!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Max! Great to hear you’ve enjoyed the video!

[@5sensesGourmet]

I have watch golf videos everyday for years. This is my favourite channel, you simplify the golf swing at a high level. I’m glad I found this channel and can’t wait for the season to start. Well done!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Trevor! I’ve got plenty more videos to come!

[@tjvbham5831]

Coming back to golf after a year away for hip surgery. I'm trying to get the feeling of weight shift, rotation, and ball striking back again. Your lessons have been very helpful. Tremendous, thanks to you Giles!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Great to hear your back playing golf and that my videos are helping you! Good luck!

[@riffRaff9093]

Just found your channel. Really appreciate your lessons, not complicated to understand and very effective thank you

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Danny! Glad you like them!

[@neilharris4479]

Excellent instruction. I always have lots of questions and you always seem to answer them in your videos. Very thorough and easy to follow.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Neil! Great to hear I’ve answered all your questions!

[@Tothetoptrader21]

Hey just wanted to say this was very clear and concise thank you for the content! That summary at the end is a great way to think about 👍🏻

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Great to hear the video clicked and made sense!

[@galaxysm1320]

As social golfer I am amazed on how many techniques and tips on weight shift or centering the body in golf swing.. Oh add the swing positions P1 to Ps which is bit too much to master. Recently I started watching the pros both pga and lpga and I noticed that they all do one thing in common ( i did not recall seeing any 'youtubers' swing coachsaying this), they bend their front knees toward the ball at the start of their back swing. I copied the same move and immediately noticed I have better low point control and power. My gross went down some stroke that weekend and golf became fun again..

[@Gilesgillgolf]

If you watch my video today, that’s going out then I talk exactly about this. Lots of coaches on KZbin have done videos on how the knees work. Just got to look in the right place.

[@paulg9821]

Wow! I knew you had to be watching AMG since I first started watching your videos. They are AWESOME! However, love your presentation and explanations also. Good stuff!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

I’ve been learning from many coaches my whole career (AMG being one of them)! Glad you’re enjoying the content

[@christabor8662]

Your the best ‼️ For me, I have to admit, that when I shift to the trail at the start, I really have a hard time getting off my trail foot. I’m a 9 handicap. Especially because mid irons- 60/40 left foot right foot at setup And….. never do the shift for wedges right? I don’t shift at all for wedges thank god lol

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Wedges there is a shift but it’s super small

[@AndyPlaysGolf]

Seriously great video mate. Good flow great detail, just the right about of info without going crazy. I felt like I could really follow along. New subscriber here. Keep up the work

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Andy! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Rd-bi7vr]

One of the best videos on this topic

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@georgeclinton6833]

First time I see all the essential steps in a single video. 👌🏻

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@swedishnoodles]

Such a great video. Explained so well 👍

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you JP! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maryesi123]

I've been taught this but could not find many videos on it. I almost thought it was not a good technique. But I trusted my coach as he's been doing this for over 30 years. The timing is really hard to get my body to do it. But when it happens, the ball just flies... effortless power... it is incredible... I'm struggling to make it more consistent... like everything in golf :) but I'm on my way to playing my best... great video!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Hope this video helps! It’s not an easy thing to do so don’t be afraid to feel like you pivot round the lead leg

[@docsbmw525i]

Love your instruction Giles, quality 👍👍👍👍

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@lutherjohnson6029]

Thanks for the great tips ,i really like ur points of view ,keep,the good tips coming thx again

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thanks, will do!

[@mikepenny7147]

Just found your channel. Excellent instruction. I like the simple drills using range baskets and alignment sticks. Really helpful when practising on a golf range. Many thanks

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you found the video helpful!

[@terryeverson7302]

This lesson will be introduced to my high school players in one month. So clear and concise. I will reach out with feedback from Madison WI. Cheers.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

That amazing Terry! Hope it helps them!

[@tomb4060]

Another great video. Thank you

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad you enjoyed it Tom!

[@ghh4366]

Favourite instructor---great content and style. Thnx

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Means a lot to hear that!

[@garysatterfield7805]

.......I wish my golf swing was as fast and concise as your explanations.......thanks

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Keep watching my videos and one day it will be 💪🏻

[@luissantiago1832]

Thank you very much! Excellent

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TomWang]

What a great video

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Tom!

[@kryschiou4449]

4:30 + 5:50 + 8:30 + 10:10 + 11:30 + 12:10 = great coach! thx for sharing

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcmanion4264]

Excellent video and thank you Lord - explained in simple language!!! Without starting a semantic battle between “stylists” how does this “stack up” with the people who recommend keeping 55/60 % of our weight on the left side? Main reason being all that happened when a coach suggested it was I got “stuck” and armsy!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Those players don’t need to shift as much so they arms will still pull down and across but you can start to rotate a fraction earlier

[@DosLobos]

Very good explanation. Prefer step drill myself for the downswing 😉

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Another variation but it’s a great drill!

[@richardparry7083]

Superb video

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Richard!

[@HarrisonGowers]

Great video

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thanks!

[@MA-jx9um]

Really good tutorial. Thanks

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MA-jx9um]

Just need to educate my body and get it in the new routine using your useful drills. I always thought drills were used to perfect your swing, but I’ve got a feeling that I need to periodically revise those drills to avoid drifting into bad or inefficient habits,?is this a thing with golf? NB I’m 59 only really started playing golf 6 years ago, struggle to keep HC. Of 16. Would like to get to 10, but consistency as usually is the problem.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@MA-jx9um exactly that. Once you grasp the movement then it’s important to still do the drills for maintenance purposes! Hope this gets you to 10 handicap!

[@markcollins8881]

Holy Toledo! Somebody has a clue. Excellent.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you!

[@captainkipper8357]

Excellent as always. I like new drills and tips. Thanks Giles

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Great to hear it helped!

[@jakubzboina7246]

As it turns out this is now my biggest issue :/ I watched this vid earlier but didn't think that I'm staing so much (0.1 sec xD) behind. Golf is tough :D I saw that you started calendary, I'll record some slowmos and make an appoitment ;)

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Hi mate, the Calendly is just for intro calls. For lessons you’d have to go to skillest 👍🏻

[@maxwired2235]

So when blending this re-centering and moving left where should your head and chest be in relation to the ball at impact? Also, on Padraig Harrington’s channel he did a video about how the body should slow down just before impact to allow the arms to gain speed to sling through the ball. Can do a video explaining these centrifugal/centripetal forces in the golf swing that allow gravity to do work? Thanks for your content!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Check out my ball position video as I talk about head position there relative to the ball. It’s different depending on the club but that video explains it 👍🏻

[@mikes659]

Why are so many teachers say to keep your weight on the front leg. Thanks great channel

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Depends on the methods they teach. For players that shift excessively or reverse pivot then they might need to “feel” like they stay more on their lead side

[@jacc9061]

This is a lot of movement I don’t think is necessary in the backswing except for the driver. I’ll try the early weight shift forward though. I think these are rather advanced concept.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

They are advanced concepts for sure

[@domnicholls3944]

Excellent video. Would you recommend same weight shift for driver?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Yes exactly the same

[@domnicholls3944]

Thank you Giles. 🙏

[@natealger4205]

Great video and drills. Are you against the stack and tilt swing which seemingly eliminates that back heel weight transfer? I've been trying it out and it seems to simplify the process for me and leads to better consistent strikes.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

No I love the stack and tilt swing. Great option for a lot of people

[@natealger4205]

Gotcha, thanks!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@natealger4205 great!

[@daz3434b]

Interesting, lots of tube teachers say to transfer weight forward into the heel of the left foot in transition, I'll give this transferring onto the toes more a go because I seem to be still losing balance when transferring onto my left heel. Thx

[@Gilesgillgolf]

It was to go ball of the foot first and then it goes into the left heel

[@daz3434b]

@@Gilesgillgolf Does that mean apply pressure towards toes to initiate downswing move, then quickly apply to heel as we strike and release? Thanks it is now making sense.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@daz3434b yes exactly that

[@daz3434b]

@@Gilesgillgolf Thank you Giles. Could you please make a video explaining the confusing myth of the golf glove worn on the left hand for right handed golfers. Does this mean for natural right handed that the left hand becomes our reverse dominant hand in the golf swing, or do we use our natural right hand throughout the swing. Do you as a right handed player. It is confusing because when I use my right hand too much on downswing it then releases too early and the flipping of the right hand instantly loses all power. Please explain the use of the hands, there aren't any youtube videos explaining exactly what the dominant hand is golf. Lol, obviously we cannot concentrate on both hands. Thank you and appreciated. Loving your content, very helpful for everyone.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@daz3434b that means you have a poor palmy right hand grip, causes the face to open and then you have to throw

[@paulstables7500]

Cracking content again Giles explanations are fantastic cheers 🍻🏌🏽

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Paul! Great to hear you’re enjoying the content!

[@Rusty40b]

Giles you make it easy to follow alone, thanks for the great instructional videos

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you! Great to hear you’re enjoying the content !

[@rackum44]

Video for thought: explaining how an iron approaches the golf ball from about 2 ft back before impact I think a lot of us including me have more of a sweeping motion instead of understanding how to hit down on the ball

[@Gilesgillgolf]

I understand what you’re saying but a large reason as to why that hasn’t been done as that position tends to be a reaction to the downswing. It’s a flash moment so you can’t make compensations there. If this is what you struggle with then watch some weight shift videos, release videos and p6 videos 👍🏻

[@rackum44]

​@@Gilesgillgolf I'm not meaning for it to be a position Just maybe explaining how the hands make the club face come from the delivery position, I guess, into the back of the ball. But thank you

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@rackum44 so more of a release video then??

[@rackum44]

@@Gilesgillgolf no there's a lot of videos on that,I just mean the route the club head takes from the delivery position to the ball. I believe it should come more straight into the ball and not so much from the inside, hence The reason why we don't get proper weight shift and we hit the ball fat.. I'm sorry I don't mean to confuse you. I just believe the way the hands and club head work from the delivery position through to after impact we all get it wrong and don't understand the proper club path into the ball

[@al1356]

Giles great video, I have always been aware that I have a poor transition. When I consciously try to re-centre I shank the nuts out of everything. Any ideas what I could do to help this fault and gain some confidence in the re-centre move?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Potentially you are leaning your upper too much too the target, you could also be spinning your chest throwing the club over the plane or your right hip could be firing towards the ball again causing the club to be thrown over the plane. That’s just a few reasons as to why but check and see if any of these apply 👍🏻

[@al1356]

@@Gilesgillgolf Thanks Giles I will take a look

[@Eqnotalent]

My biggest issue is I have perfect weight shift, low pt, and tempo on the practice swing. Once I’m over the ball, everything changes… 😂

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Then I would say practice by doing swings at 50% and then slowly build the speed up

[@maxwired2235]

It’s so difficult to start the golf swing from a static position, but having a trigger to get the swing moving is really critical and so over looked by most instructors except here. Nicklaus would turn his head, Patrick Cantlay keeps moving his feet, Henrik Stenson’s move is really noticeable, but Rory’s is very slight. I think every player has to find a trigger move that clears the mind of swing thoughts for split second and gets the swing started.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@maxwired2235 exactly that! So many different types of triggers but they are key to have!

[@maxwired2235]

@@Gilesgillgolf Absolutely loving your content and teaching style!

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@maxwired2235 thank you Max!

[@jack-hq7gr]

Weight shift vs pressure transfer- You mention this a bit into the discussion. You are probably aware that most early instruction messed us all up with the concept of moving and shifting weight when pressure between feet and ground was real issue and current focus! And still a point of confusion. Lost of stuff going on in 1.85 seconds during a swing.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Exactly and it’s crucial you know the difference. Weight transfer is physical mass & pressure is using forces. That would be the easiest way to summarise it

[@dennisevans6544]

All very good stuff, but I can’t help wondering whether it might be a lot simpler to simply keep most of the weight on the left side to reduce the number of moving parts. At least for the amateur rather than the pro, who needs every bit of momentum and force to hit those necessary gigantic drives.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

That’s stack and tilt but actually you find a lot of players struggle with backing out the shot & don’t get any speed. Some players it does work but for most I’d do this 👍🏻

[@jimgellein1072]

Another wonderful video. What I got from it so far is that I think maybe a good question to ask ourselves after doing the throw the ball motion is, where, what and when did we feel with regards to pressure changes in our feet. Then we have made the swing our own. Your thoughts?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Precisely that! I love the where, what, when thought!

[@pastorjason4337]

I am finding that the harder I drive toward my left foot the more compression I feel and my distances climb dramatically. Unfortunately I feel like my pinky toes are killing me after a full round of golf due to driving so hard back the the left side. lol Still erratic with a duck hook in my driver but I am working.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

It should be a pressure shift and doesn’t need to be crazy exaggerated. Check out my latest video and it’ll show you how to setup the backswing to have an easier downswing

[@pastorjason4337]

@@Gilesgillgolf Thanks G3, Seems like the harder I go to the left the more the ball jumps off the club face. I am sure that is due to decreased dynamic loft due to my shift forward. It's hard to turn away from the new found distance and quite honestly control I am feeling from it. Except with Driver, man I struggle with driver. Will review your new one again.

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@pastorjason4337 yes driver you will be delofting it too much. Only want a few degrees of shaft lean with a driver

[@marekskotarski374]

I have a problem with weight shift in the driver and increasing attack angle while having low dynamic loft.. I think I don’t understand the movement properly, Im trying to shift my body to the left and kinda jump and put the pressure back to hit up on the ball and increase attack angle. The effect is that dynamic loft is like 15’(driver 8’ loft) attack angle just about 3’ with exaggerated movement. Club speed 112mph and distance 250y carry which is silly… any idea what to change ? Maybe an idea for a future video 😂

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Watch my video called transform you impact and that will massively help

[@saltytree729]

Mcilroy has a shot of like 4-6 inches brother. Even just watch a swing of him against a sponsor board, shifts like a full letter

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Towards the target yes

[@saltytree729]

@@Gilesgillgolf maybe but I think not, this is just an iron, that easily 2-3 inches. Sometimes his drivers are more, camera angles fudge stuff. 0.5-1.5 is insane to say 🙈 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZPchZljp9eNn5Isi=X-97tITPcDgBiKf2

[@user-yj3gx4wj8d]

Doing something wrong. At my follow through, as I push my hip back around, my weight falls back away from target. How do I send a video of my swing? Randy Sahr. Roseburg, Oregon

[@Gilesgillgolf]

You can send me videos of your swing video the Skillest app/website

[@user-yj3gx4wj8d]

@@Gilesgillgolf Ok. Thank you!

[@jimoakley4198]

Seems to promote a lot of head movement. How do you guard against that?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

By adding right bend in the downswing your head will stay centered

[@TheCedharper]

Does this just apply to irons? What does weight transfer look.like for woods please?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Looks very similar

[@TheCedharper]

Thanks. But I thought that with a driver you need to hit up on the ball whereas if you shift your weight 5 inches forward on the downswing you are hitting down on the bal .....?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@TheCedharper is your setup the same with a driver & iron…

[@TheCedharper]

@@Gilesgillgolf no. With a driver the ball is inside my left heel and weight favours the right and it stays on the right so I assume no lateral shift - I think 😄

[@Gilesgillgolf]

@@TheCedharper always lateral shift, go watch rory

[@murf6023]

Is this stack and tilt?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

No it’s not

[@nathanatkins15t]

10k subs any second now…

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Nathan!

[@brianmenendez]

Shift TurnShift Turn Thanks

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Exactly that!

[@user-ff7le3bw9p]

Don’t need all the wrong moves. Just making video longer I guess

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Yes you do as golfers need to recognise if they fall into the poor moves

[@michaelb6420]

I was taught to shift my weight forward before my down swing begins?!?

[@Gilesgillgolf]

You shift before you finish the backswing yes

[@DanMasey]

Great video

[@Gilesgillgolf]

Thank you Daniel