Which Arm Controls The Golf Swing?

In this tip I am talking about which arm should you hit the golf ball with. Some people say it's a left arm swing. Others say it's a right arm swing like skipping a stone. Well, my answer is different. If you have followed me you will not I don't want you hit the ball with either arm. Instead, we are using our body to hit the ball.
So the first step is to you work on your arm unit in your swing. Once you get it working (which I show you how to tell) you switch to body to power your swing while keeping your arms powerless.
I know that people wonder which arm to the ball with. I have received this question a lot over the years. So watch this tip and understand the concept of not hitting with any arm. Once you understand it and try it you will start to hit the ball better than ever.
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[@ArtJorgensen]

I've watched every one of your videos, many of them multiple times. But this one has to be in the top 3! I played yesterday with a "new" golfer (started 2-1/2 years ago) who could hit the ball a long way. But he couldn't score well because he kept hitting Army shots (you know...left/right). I recommended you to him and he's excited to start "binge watching" your videos. The other two guys in our group were also trying to hit the ball with their hands and arms and the 82 I shot (I'm 84) easily beat all three. So you were the subject of our conversations most of the day. I keep trying to spread the word!

[@justme.9711]

The top 3, what's the other 2 [ serious ]

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yeah, what are they?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the promo to others. I truly appreciate it. I love students like that cause they already have distance. At this point I just make them hit it dead straight. It's people who need distance and consistency. This take a little more work. Nice 82. We are so close to the 70's. Hope you are practicing putting long putts.

[@justme.9711]

@@paulwilsongolf LMAO, but seriously, as a creator I'm sure it would be good to know hey buddy. Maybe the 1st, 2nd, 3rd in popularity, but that's no guarantee.

[@ArtJorgensen]

@@paulwilsongolf Well, the number one video for me was from 10 years ago. It was titled "Effortless Power: How to Increase Your Golf Swing Speed". Your student had a nice swing with a speed of 93 mph. You swung much more easily and slowly than he did and yet had a higher speed. Then you did your "normal" swing and jumped up to over 20 mph faster than your student. That video opened my eyes to the fact that "power" exertion with the arms wasn't how golf balls could be hit a long way. There had to be something else. By studying your videos over the next 10 years I am now a much better golfer at 84 than I ever was in my life. Of course, what hampers me now is just my age. But to be able to shoot in the 80's (and rarely in the 70's) is exciting and gets me quickly out of bed on days I play golf! As for the number two video, there were too many good ones to single out. But I'll never forget the one I just described because it started me on the right path with the right instructor.

[@johnmoore7735]

I too have watche all of your videos, for some reason this one really clicked with me. I had been spraying the ball left and right, after this video I have been hitting the ball dead straight, farther and with a lot less effort. You are a brilliant golf instructor, thank you so much!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. This is how to do it. As you see, hitting it left and right leaves you scratching your head. If you hooked everything you would be release the club (early) but every ball would be hooking. If ever ball hooks you know what you are going to do before you do it. At this point you switch to the body to straighten it out. It is literally that simple. So into the future if you lose it right the start rolling to unlock your wrists. Right = tight. So loosen them up.

[@edwardoverton1662]

Now that’s great golf instruction. The best video you’ve done to explain the swing. Thanks Paul.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@paulhannan477]

As a musician who watches a lot of music instruction and as a golfer who’s looking for some simple ideas through the golf swing - I think you’ve got this Paul. I’m not a bad golfer - better muso. I like the simplicity of your instruction. You tube is full of golfers/musicians giving very long winded tips on simple motions. Tomorrow at the range I’ll concentrate on the body stuff.. If it doesn’t work I’ll get back to my arms. And repeat.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the support. I appreciate it. Too many people making this way too complicated. I have always kept the student in mind since lesson 1 back in 1991. If you don't understand it why would you do it? Plus, people don't practice. Give them a tricky move and they will never get it.

[@terrypol1158]

I’ve been a big fan of Paul for awhile. Before finding the body swing, I shot a 128 on a Disney course. At that point, I decided to learn golf. Binge watched a ton of Paul Wilson videos and started to play better, but still couldn’t break 100. My wife bought me the Paul Wilson lessons on his website for Christmas. I’m not a paid sponsor or anything. Just a real person who bought the online course. The online course Paul puts out is fantastic and very reasonably priced. I will say that it has changed my very game. I practiced all winter, mostly in my basement without a ball and no joke, my first 18 holes this year was the same Disney course that I shot a 128 on. I shot a 90. Sure, I duffed some shots, but 11/13 fairways is awesome. Realistically, I don’t have the same distance I had before. I only averaged around 240 my drives, however, the consistency was remarkable. Anyone who watches these videos would benefit from the online course. The 16 point setup, the practice advice and some of the details really improved my game. Paul if you are reading this, please guide me to some content where I can use the body swing for wedges and pitch shots. With chips, pitches and generally when I have to take some power off, I find that a full backswing throws me off. If I do a half swing, I don’t know when to hinge and I shank the ball. Any videos that you could recommend would be awesome

[@paulwilsongolf]

Great summary of your progress. So glad you are doing well. I don't have a ton of short game tips on here. When you bought The Body Swing you should have had 30 days access to my membership site. There are over 80 short game tips on there. Did you not watch them? Not sure I will ever post them on here. This will get you the concept though: Pitching is simple. Set the backswing by hinging your wrists for the shot you are trying to hit. Once set, turn your belt buckle as I show in this tip to hit the shot. HINGE/TURN kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIunYZKghbFrodU Chipping is easy. It's a stroke like putting. Ball back instep. Hands forward. 3-4 knuckle grip. Weight forward. Stroke it like a putt. Shank - you are too tilted. Stand tall with shorter clubs. You are bending over too much. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2rOm2NraZ2lj9k

[@wayneshattuck1684]

Paul, I agree with Art & Edward, this lesson is one of your best. I watched it twice Saturday night then kept the thoughts going Sunday & had great results. The bottom line was ball flight straighter & longer. Added bonus was no pain in lower back after round, which was a pleasant surprise because 40 years of swinging (or I should say hitting) from the belt up has resulted in a lower back that is a big pain, literally! Keep up the great tips.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks. I keep telling people my swing is pain-free. You are proof. Keep at it. You are now on track. Not hitting with the arms is the key. Stay loose.

[@deaneshelman579]

I have watched your videos For the first time I finally caught on to what you have said about the arms following the swing. I tried it in my backyard into my net

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you are hearing what I am saying. The info is here on my channel. Stay focused.

[@m.j.greathouse456]

I went out golfing. I keep your lessons going. Not my best ever. I did catch fire back nine. 7 par holes and the last hole a give me birdie. We could talk about the front 9. It Took me a minute to put it all together. Nothing bad. Nothing like the back 9 Thanks Paul, I take You with me you help me keep score Kid. It’s Nice to see some birdies on my card.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. Keep at it. You will be able to do it for the whole round soon.

[@charlesmataraza8569]

I am successfully implementing key elements from your instruction. The most challenging was an increase in grip pressure. I needed to grip it tighter to control the club and allow the arms to be more passive. Sounds strange but it's working.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you are working on it. Yes, the grip is tricky and takes work. Just need to put the tee in the pad of your hand and swing it back and forth daily. Takes effort but the payoff is huge.

[@WayneMacQueen123]

Though all your videos are my favourites, this is one I will be returning to frequently as an essential reminder of key elements for me. Thank you from a fellow Ontarioan

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks. Haven't been back in many years. Maybe one day. Would have to be summer though. I have thin blood now.

[@dannyb8692]

You are awesome Paul, thank you for all the tips and content. I am trying my best to turn my arms off. Its very hard habit to kick. Thank you. 🇨🇦

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the support. The problem when people try to make changes is they keep trying to hit great shots. I keep trying to make the change. Pros get the change then the get the shots later. See the disconnect? Do this drill until mastered. If so, there is no way you can be using your arms. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYi9aaqNqLlsfqc Once you get it choose a downswing trigger with the lower body and use that to hit the ball. For more power you fire the lower harder. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3amkK2bmtWWqJo

[@dannyb8692]

@@paulwilsongolf thanks Paul for always being a teacher 😇

[@jasonkippen5750]

Paul , your video on curing slice by rolling arms early changed everything for me.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad to help. Not fun slicing it. Once you get rid of that you can take your game to a whole new level.

[@jasonkippen5750]

Paul is the absolute best.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the support. I truly appreciate it.

[@slocke4558]

Where was this concept 30 years ago when I started golf! 👍👏

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well, this is my 33rd year of teaching and I haven't changed what I teach since lesson 1 so I was around but I was in Canada. I was on the Golf Channel Academy Live a couple of times. I guess you missed me. Glad you found me know though. Let's get you playing some amazing golf.

[@charlesmataraza8569]

Love it. Relaxed. In control but not lazy. Great tempo.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you like it! Thanks.

[@golfislife9150]

Great tip. Staying loose is everything

[@paulwilsongolf]

It sure is. Glad you see it.

[@petergregory7199]

This is good as far as it goes!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much.

[@John-wx9oy]

Before following Paul, I used to obsess over my arms while swinging (I was hitting, really). If you feel your arms turning on, DO THE DRILL. I've fanned my clubs through the air countless times on the tee box and the fairway when I start thinking of my arms, or just to keep the feel of a body turn with relaxed arms.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you found me and are turning the arms off. Way easier when you don't try to hit. Keep at it.

[@thomascollins812]

Paul, I came up with a drill that has really helped (perhaps it’s already in one of your videos). I’ve been having a problem turning my arms off consistently, I can do it for a swing or two but then a tighten up when I close the face during the swing. What I did today at the range is take the club up to the top swing over the ball to two feet past the ball, then immediately swing back to the top and then through the ball. Arms stayed turned off and hit effortlessly rocket shot after shot. Like what you have here, just need to be-able to perform on the course, I’ve had some success but much more to go. Thank you.

[@paulwilsongolf]

I think I just did that tip a few days ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXyooWqKn6aUfac If you have your arms turned off then you lose it you are trying to hit the ball too far. STOP. Hit the fairway not 250 down the fairway. See the difference? After you get it then you speed up your body for more power. You need to have the right thoughts.

[@thomascollins812]

Paul, thank you for your reply. I understand, I’ve had good success with the body swing using the driver, hitting fairways with 10 extra yards now, hoping to get more distance with more body rotation. I’ve struggling with long irons. This drill I believe is my eureka moment. At lease at the range using this drill the ball jumps off the face longer and straight. Plan to do a few 100 swings using this drill before my next round. Thank you.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you are doing well. Let's get to an even higher level this year. Focus on precise positioning and daily practice swings. As for long irons watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS2oI19erOCj8k

[@harryg3889]

Paul your the best and you are hilarious. 6:32 I bought one of your packages couple years ago but (and this has nothing to go with you or your lessons) developed terrible right tennis elbow and have not really fixed it yet. Keep y up the good stuff.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. Golfers/tennis elbow can be frustrating. If it hasn't gone yet then you are still hitting with your arms. I did a tip on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GknpqDbdyYitU

[@tonymurray2398]

Awesome lesson Paul! You make it look and feel so effortless.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@yvonlegault]

Good Lord Paul love what you teach you understand Bobby Jones ..talking about loooooosseee as a goose. Cannot be easier..you want control!!! Sam Snead said it: if you want control...give it up.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yep, everyone forgetting some of the best of all time. Instead they just want people whacking it even harder than they already are (which will never work). Keep you playing bad then they can sell you more stuff. I need you to get it on your own without me. I have always thought like that. Isn't that the goal. Super loose is a huge key. Then you get power for life (and you never hurt yourself).

[@TeddyCavachon]

The genius of the Vardon grip is that starting from the address position it makes the two arms work symmetrically in both directions (i.e., folding action of trail arm in backswing, and lead arm in finish) to guide the club head hinging at the hands on consistent balanced path around the body more or less automatically. Why starting with a correctly functioning grip is so important.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Exactly yet people just throw their hands on the club (typically a strong grip). They are behind the 8 ball before they even start.

[@TeddyCavachon]

@@paulwilsongolf Something I find works incredibly well is to hold the club vertically in the air with elbows bent 90° when establishing the grip. When lowered and the arms straighten the Vardon grip locking the hands together will cause the ulna and radius bones in the forearms to counter-rotate inward causing the muscles to stretch and increase the grasping pressure of the fingers without any conscious muscular contraction - which inhibits the free ulnar-radial deviation cocking and uncocking of wrist during the swing. Letting the club hang freely then applying downward pressure with trail hand over lead on the grip at the thumbs will pull the slack out of the lead arm similar to how the swing force will which will allow more accurate alignment with ball at address. Keeping the light downward trail hand pressure during the swing also helps keep the lead arm straight and makes the folding of the trail arm more consistent.

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Great video as I am so guilty of swinging with my arms and trying to muscle the ball , after watching this video it’s relax , shake the tension out coil , hinge uncoil rehinge

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks. So you are now going to stop hitting with the arms right? Stay focused and I will get you hitting better than you ever have in your life. The only time you are feeling your arms is when you are working on hinging and rehinging. You are doing this until you rarely ever put slice spin on it. Here are some drills you can do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5CyYXtohrN5pZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpyapWyvfaiCY6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/baDPc6Stjatmf80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIhaSZr5ejo6c Focus on that for minutes, days, weeks until you can do it. At this point remember the feeling of releasing it as you switch focus to coiling and uncoiling. All the powerless arms to swing wherever the body tells them to and you've got it. Keep me posted.

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

@@paulwilsongolf I will keep you posted and truly appreciate your videos and time 👍👍

[@johnwhite7320]

Good lesson. Thanks

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it! Thanks.

[@grahamjones7371]

Im focusing on how i would take my right arm back if i was going to hit a forehand over the net(if i had the time to get ready in a golf stance etc) i have control of the racquet with my inner forearm(the racquet is light unlike a heavy club) But i have switched my body on which gives me the ability to generate power and speed from the top with a heavy club whilst shifting weight pressure whilst standing still! ie its a body powered swing

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well it would not be like a forehand it would be an underhand with top spin or sidearm throw of a ball. Just take a few balls and throw them. This will allow you to get used to the feeling of it. Then do your grip with the left hand on super light and feel the throwing motion with the right. Add your body and you've got it.

[@grahamjones7371]

@@paulwilsongolf maybe an underhand with topspin! but bad tennis players turn flat horizontal good go low to high,in reality you wouldnt be playing a forehand from off the ground or have time But using this thought adding my left hand and using my body like you describe massively improved my swing Far better than when i swung it back with my left Unfortunately it took me a few years to come to this conclusion! unlike your clients who have the opportunity to benefit from your teaching

[@rballersUnited]

Great vid, left shoulder and hinge keys. Thanks.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Left shoulder is good to get it going back. The hinge is critical.

[@alainsebban4455]

HI ! Many thanks about precious tips. However could you tell more about hinging and rehinging ?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you like the tip. The hinging and rehinging is vital. Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4PPiWp4d6uinsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5CyYXtohrN5pZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIhaSZr5ejo6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mZaYSpidF6qpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/baDPc6Stjatmf80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHa6lmx9ltSkrtE That should keep you going.

[@erikrisdal3974]

I am the guy you describe with the hitting at the ball. Now I have tried your system for three weeks. I have purchased your training. One question. Why can I not rotate when there is a ball on the ground, but do it perfectly when I swing with no ball on the ground. I video my swing so I know. How to see my left but cheak at impact when there is a ball present. Thank you for any help.

[@paulwilsongolf]

This is due to human nature telling you to hit the object sitting in front of you. I talk about this in all of my books and videos. You have them so you see how I teach the swing. I start with the follow through first right? I do this to get your mind off of hitting the ball. Once you hit the top in no way are you thinking about hitting anything. You are thinking about moving to point B. So you sit there every night. Understand the positions in the follow through and keep doing them along with your grip and set up. Become obsessed. I say this. I show the positions and what do people do? The don't do them. Literally in 4 positions plus your grip and set I can make you look like a pro. No one in the world is going to do this for you but you need to do the positions I suggest and keep doing them until you know no other way to swing. Reduce the balls you hit for a month or two and do the practice swings. If you look like a pro when you swing I guarantee you will be moving your body.

[@jjcampbell3654]

Very hard to do always thinking hinge the loose wrists and then hitting with the left side first and following through with the right side and also lag seems like I don't have control on hinge and re-hinge kindly advise thanks for your help Jack

[@paulwilsongolf]

It's hard for you because you want to hit. This is new and different and feels weird. You need to be working on it daily in practice swings. Think of a hinge and associate it with your wrists. A hinge is loose. Your wrists need to be loose. So work it back and forth until it loosens up. Get used to this new weird feeling. As you put a ball down start with 7 iron and tee it up. Do easy swings not caring about the shot but caring about if you are hinging and re-hinging or not. Also, this is a piece of the swing not the whole swing. Too many people keep trying to hit every shot perfectly when working on something. You need to put the pieces together then care about he shot. This is a piece so master this piece. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4PPiWp4d6uinsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5CyYXtohrN5pZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIhaSZr5ejo6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIhaSZr5ejo6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpyapWyvfaiCY6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5zaoJ2nq7mEgck

[@jimmckenzie5453]

Crank the shoulder fire the hip...easy to remember and employ. Thanks

[@paulwilsongolf]

Those are good thoughts. Keep at it.

[@mplunky1]

Paul thank you for this video as it is brilliant in it's clarity & content. I have a question about the body turn...does pressure into the ground of the lead leg start the downswing sequence & are you posting up on to a straight lead leg in this sequence with Hips 'firing'?

[@paulwilsongolf]

I want you thinking TURN not shift. Pressing into the ground is a shift. If the average player does this they will never get the turn. It is 1/4 of a second to impact. As soon you you press you are about to hit the ball. There is not time to turn. So think differently. Think TURN. Get the turn. Then if you have to press do that later. I have a tip on this I will be posting soon. I know what they are teaching. This will never work for older ams who learned as an adult.

[@nanjappakuttaiah870]

Great lesson...Thank-you very much

[@paulwilsongolf]

You are welcome!

[@jamiedonaldson6539]

Hi Paul another great video thanks! Have you got any on pitching? form say 30-100yrds in? I keep struggling with this range and hitting poor shots! Thanks

[@paulwilsongolf]

I don't have a ton of short game tips posted. It's a fine line with what I give away. I have a membership site where people pay for access so it's not really fair to them if I give everything away. Plus, I do a short game tip and no one watches it (crazy). Here are the short game tips I've done so far: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5-nmWSDrqqnZ7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioexipSLesxkl9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2mzeGWMbZ55o5Y kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3zWXqxnfK2sidE kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5_LgKB7fNSHiKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHa1g5uLYq-tbck kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIiWi3ZphtyEm80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3ycfqyEaNKXqpo kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX_an59sr6qJeJY kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6W8nmNqYr5_oaM

[@steves3422]

Excellent - As Usual! Thank You!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@richardburns3721]

Great teaching Paul! Thank you so much!!!👍

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. I appreciate it.

[@roblockhart8410]

How do you get the club back if your arms are completely off. Seems to me like I would have to use some arms to get it swinging

[@paulwilsongolf]

It's powerless arms in the down and through swing. You need to set the backswing.

[@johnwalker4735]

What are your what is your opinion about the swing thought of throwing the club to the target?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Love it. The problem is you put a ball there and human nature is telling you to hit the ball. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKaye6uslJdlfs0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHirn4idhcaSZ7c Need to get used to new feelings.

[@mikedelvesco9553]

Have been using left shoulder as trigger but sometimes causes an overswing. Guess I am activating the hands???

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yeah, you need a lower body trigger. That one is unnecessary plus it will never work. Think of a giant spring. Top is your shoulders. Bottom is your feet. If you coiled the top would it not get tight? Sure would. Now to uncoil it would you uncoil the top? Not necessary. Just uncoil from the bottom. If so, the top uncoils on it's own. See it now? Most popular/easiest trigger (try it): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXTmaeeeLZsjK8

[@josephaltenhofen9329]

Now I’m rotating my lower body too far, so it comes back too late with no power. Any tip or video on that? (Drill?) Thanks Paul.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Not sure what you are saying. Rotating too far in the backswing? So turn less or stabilize your lower body as you coil your shoulders. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYisZKWmqMuHe9U

[@marklynd2039]

If its a body swing hinging and re hinging isnt that a element of hands over body paul ?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well, you work on hinging and rehinging until your wrists are loose. This is your arm unit. This is then connected to your body. You coil and set the top. At this moment you are not hitting or helping the shot with your arms. You use your body to power the swing. This moves the arms down. You get the power through your wrists being loose. So no, this is not an arms swing. You are using your body.

[@marklynd2039]

Okay thanks for your feedback Paul appreciate it greatly

[@joshb517]

Paul where should I aim in my backswing for driver. I know for irons you said aim for pockets and ear. Please reply if possibly thanks

[@paulwilsongolf]

Those are also good thoughts for driver as well. The driver swings flatter on its own due it it being longer. Try these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmauaoZvq7-chJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnLIm6l6l9ySl6M

[@joshb517]

Thanks Paul ! Incredible work as always

[@jacqueslafontaine4029]

Gojack I am 80 and still walking the golf cours. Fexable wrists sounds good but I can not move my lower body like you do, I am short distance. So I only practice my short game any sugestion?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well, watch this one and tell me if you can move like I do in this tip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5CviGqkopmmqc0 There you will see the importance of hinge combined with minimal body rotation. Anyone can turn like that. Just need to understand it and practice it. Here are the 2 drills you need to be doing daily: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZesfmV9jM9sedU kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnvIcpZ7jsepnq8

[@pv5759]

Great video

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much.

[@paulwilfridhunt]

Wow this is so good. Thank you Paul

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@paulwilfridhunt]

@@paulwilsongolf 😊🍀❤️

[@Eric-zk2hu]

One thought that can help you to get a sequenced body swing is you don't stretch on the backswing, its just a relaxed turning back then in the transition your lower half starts forward and stretches your core laterally, rotationally and vertically. You maintain that stretch thru impact which is what they call staying connected. Its like when you throw a ball or when a pitcher takes his windup. When the pitcher brings his arm back and is on his right leg there is no stretch in his arm, his lats or his hip. All the stretching happens when he starts forward and pivots his hips and its not really the object to pivot your hips as fast as you can, the object is to stretch your core such that you fling your arm forward. Its the same with a baseball hitter, when he brings the bat back he is relaxed there is no stretch till he starts forward. If you stretch on the backswing you will have a hard time sequencing and stretching on the downswing.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. I don't like stretching out going back excessively. This disconnects the arms from the body. I like what you are saying. You get it!

[@jaydilley7064]

Great tip, I still need to get out to BB to get a lesson from you, but with my back, two hours of straight (almost said hitting) rotating my shoulder then firing my hips may not be physically doable without my swing breaking down quickly, do you offer any local discount hour lessons? Thanks!

[@paulwilsongolf]

2 hours is not an issue. I need to explain it so you won't be hitting for 2 straight hours. Yes, local I have a local rate. If your back is that bad you need to see me sooner rather than later. In no way should the golf swing hurt your body. If it does you are doing it wrong. If interested contact us here: www.paulwilsongolf.com/site/contact

[@jaydilley7064]

@@paulwilsongolf I filled out the form, I have ankylosing spondylitis, degenerate back disease, any help on rate is much appreciated, first day of heat today, stay cool!!

[@jaydilley7064]

I played golf with Jason Koo here in Vegas by devine intervention and he's the one who put me on to your channel.. Thanks

[@paulwilsongolf]

Jason, great guy. I should give him a call. Thanks for checking me out.

[@jherl8307]

Even though I shot a 69 once in my 50 years of golfing I'm generally somewhere in the 80's. . I have dead, cement legs. Have never been able to transfer my weight to my left side prior to impact. Have flat feet and a verticle leap of about 1/8 of an inch. I look like a cow on ice when I've tried to ice skate. You make weight transfer look so easy and to me it is the single hardest thing in sport to perform. I'm 72 . Am I a lost cause ? Should I just go with what I've got and just keep doing it ? I just depend on a good shoulder turn for power and swing at the ball as best as I can.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well I don't really teach a shift. I teach a turn. This allows the shift to happen. Watch this tip and you will get a feel for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bauYloiZiNyfic0

[@jherl8307]

@@paulwilsongolf Thanks Paul. I will definitely watch and hopefully learn from it.

[@Ben59910]

My arm's were rolling the face open at the top of my backswing when I turn them off completely, so I have to use my right hand slightly to maintain a square clubface to where I'm almost hooding the club. At the same time my swing is still coming from body rotation, not my arms. That's just what works best for me right now

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well, I would check your grip. If it was weak it could roll open. If you had a neutral grip it would be neutral at the top.

[@Ben59910]

@@paulwilsongolf I have a neutral grip, I was just rolling my arms too much & getting the face open. I can relax them again now as I was starting to hit the ball to the left again

[@MrAbrazor]

From top of the swing my starter is my head back and the whole body follows ( open hips , weight transfer ) it’s more easy than thinking rotation from the ground , I never use my hands , I think « low hands at impact and whoosh , f…g straight !!😊

[@paulwilsongolf]

Not sure what you mean head back. Head away from the target or head back to where it started?

[@MrAbrazor]

@@paulwilsongolf yes head away from the target ,it helps the shoulders rotation and then hips rotation and avoid sway forward ,I keep centered and swing the arms freely with good extension ,I have in mind Xander sch.swing ( I try !😀) but you know what ,it works !

[@paulwilsongolf]

Every great player does this. I refer to it in numerous tips: Typically this is occurring due to firing the lower body first. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZOoXpuwib2ahNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKulmJyLnd6leJY When people can't do it through firing the lower body I have them manually tilt which is what you are doing. If you like this thought and it works then keep doing it.

[@sepetisionelatu5539]

l left the game 15 years ago and now just starting to hit balls and may be playing soon. l am right-handed and with a strong upper body (stocky) and l always try to overpower by hitting and that's probably why my lat is sore because of hitting rather than using the body.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yes, that hitting is not going to work. You need to turn your arms off in the down and through swing. You are powering it with your legs and hips not the hands and arms. All of my tips revolve around this concept. I have fixed countless people who took a break from golf get their swing back. It's easy because they have used their body in the past. Take the break and you start hitting with the arms (which will never work). I just need to get them to loosen the wrists and use their body again to power the swing. Watch this first to understand why taking a break lost your swing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKaye6uslJdlfs0 Work on this first: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mZaYSpidF6qpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmXZcoajhN-ehsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hF7ReIBsrrNqb5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mop2p9br9oY5I Get the ball hooking and loose the wrists. Once you can do that you then start firing the lower body harder/quicker/faster to straighten it out. Not sure what your downswing trigger is but something in your legs and hips you use to hit the ball. This is the easiest trigger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXTmaeeeLZsjK8 As you do this there is timing between the release and the legs and hips so you need to watch this to learn exactly how hard you need to fire your hips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3WnHqvbNeootE This is literally days or a week or two of work maximum to get it back.

[@roblockhart8410]

Im in the same situation. My lat is killing me. While I haven’t been golfing I’ve been playing baseball and I think that’s what might have ruined my swing. Can’t wait to go back to the range but going to have to let my lat heal. Just taking some practice swings at home I feel like I’m generating way more club head speed. I feel like now I’ll really have to work on ball striking with the new swing

[@paulwilsongolf]

I teach a lot of baseball golf similarities so I don't think baseball is the cause. Hitting hard with the arms is the cause. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/il7HfGCXjZmWbLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/h16weJJtpZJnqZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHbZpoapiMmia8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2HcdGCtfq2hkMU So think of your baseball swing but also remember what I said in the tips above as you do. I gave George Brett a couple of lessons years ago. Great baseball player and golfer.

[@roblockhart8410]

@@paulwilsongolfThanks that’s awesome. Did Brett try throwing a little pine tar on the club face?

[@paulwilsongolf]

If he did I didn't see it.

[@joesphbegley3088]

Jim Flick was the coach Jack Nicklaus consulted in the latter part of his career.

[@paulwilsongolf]

I know who Jim Flick is. He was an arms teacher. I am a body teacher. If you like his stuff then I am not the guy for you.

[@cheryloliver4914]

Both of them!

[@paulwilsongolf]

This thinking is the problem. Try turning them completely off and see how you do. If hitting with the arms was the way to do it wouldn't everyone be good?

[@roytubby]

In order for the arms to be extended 2 to 3 feet in front of the ball, the torso must face in that direction. Otherwise one of the arms will be bent. Therefore, the hips must be at least that far "open" to allow that to happen.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Hips would be open upwards of 45 and shoulders would be open too.

[@paulduffy8774]

tks

[@paulwilsongolf]

You're welcome.

[@joesphbegley3088]

Jim Flick would disagree. See him on KZbin.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yeah, we know who Jim Flick was. Arm teacher. I've been teaching my 33rd year. I get unreal results. Just start reading the comments below my tips. I'm going to keep doing what I do. If you want to keep following his stuff then this channel may not be for you.

[@lawrencesargent1392]

Have you tried being an expert on the golfing machine by Homer Kelley? I think it's the greatest contribution to golf instruction and the game of golf. I was the last instructor authorized by Homer Kelley.

[@paulwilsongolf]

I have the golfing machine. I got about 20 pages in an put it down. Although it may be a great book/technique it's too confusing for people. Just the flipping back and forth trying to reference the pictures is a real pain. My teaching is based on Iron Byron. I keep things simple because the machine is simple. It was modeled after Byron Nelson. It only does 3 things and hits it perfectly. Plus, by understanding the machine, you can fix your own swing instantly. From lesson 1, back over 32 years ago, I realized people don't have time to work on their swings plus they want it simple. So my thought was always "fast and easy." So that is what I do to this day. I make it super easy (because they machine is simple) and I get results super fast. Watch me do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2a1oJ2KrZqmfqs So, better players seem to like the Golfing Machine and get great results. The great majority of golfers that I teach are older and average players and they love how simple I make and how fast they start seeing improvement. So that is what I do.

[@lawrencesargent1392]

@Paul Wilson Golf Someday I hope I may be able to help you. Mr kelley teaching the whole book. I'm into music now.

[@markking3779]

👍👍👍

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@hi-tech55]

I have a right arm dominance. I am a right handed golfer. That works for me and cant do it with my lead arm.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Use the arm you want to use. I would suggest not hitting or helping with either arm. Just let it swing down and through.

[@MrDogfish83]

"A hinge in life is loose" wise words

[@paulwilsongolf]

For sure. Just hope everyone hears me say it.

[@mitchy7051]

Thank "Godness". The golf swing is not like skipping a rock. Try using that technique with Korean girls that have short arms and long torso. They would top the ball every single time. Thank you for setting the internet straight.

[@paulwilsongolf]

For sure. Need to make this stuff simple and people need clarity on what to do.

[@mattbecham597]

But they do guide the club

[@paulwilsongolf]

Maybe in your swing they do but in mine they don't. I am not trying to hit or help the ball in any way with my arms. I square the face through physics not by trying to square it. You have minimal room for error at impact. 1 degree at 250 equals 14 yards off line. So if you think you can do that consistently by trying to manually do that then go right ahead. I hit 1,000 balls per day, every day for 2 years (I counted them) and I never got it. The day I stopped trying to hit the ball in any way with my arms I went from sideways to straight because I was no longer manipulating the face. Here is how to do it without guiding the club: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqibnoB-bKilarM

[@dogloverjb6873]

for someone who doens't "use their arms " ...you sure have massive Popeye arms...very muscular and large. ( ha ha...just giving you a hard time ) . Nice video Paul. I swing my arms from the shoulders without interfering in their motion, so it feels like I am not muscling my arms.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well, when I first took lessons (from the guy who wrecked my swing) I hit 1,000 balls per day every day for the first 2 years trying to get my swing back. Hit that many balls and you get big arms for sure. That is before I realized you didn't hit the ball with your arms. Plus, bouncing the ball on my clubface probably added to it as well as picking up easily a million balls with my shag bag probably added to it too. You need to coil with the shoulders then uncoil with the hips. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXTmaeeeLZsjK8

[@chachichochacorta8577]

Great video, as usual, Paul. How do you feel about Athletic Motion Golf's (AMG) theory that you should drop your trail arm elbow straight down earlier in the downswing as opposed to keeping the arms passive through the downswing? kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5fZh6GNrM2EfMU (around 8:45 minute mark)

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks. I like and watch their tips all the time. I think a lot of it is way to technical for the average person. Just watched part of the tip. Like I said, this is way too complicated. As soon as people start talking about that my brain turns off. So if my brain turns off 90% of everyone else's does too. It is way easier to use simple physics to shallow the plane. I talk about it in this tip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maDKqplsis97bbc I also talk about the huge difference between learning as a kid or learning as an adult. Every pro they mention learned as a kid. Kids have minimal arm strength. No arms and it flattens as they start their body first. Don't even have to say one word about how to do it to them. Adults have arm strength. They are looking at a ball. Human nature is telling them to hit it and hit it hard. So they send it over the top because their whole upper body leans left in the downswing due to hitting with he arms. Simple physics of mass swinging around an axis would never do this. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ3Jl32wl9ieo68 So for me, I have always thought "fast and easy." This is one reason I keep it simple and why I say things the way I do. I never have trouble getting people to hit it dead straight. Just need to get the arm unit working first then apply the body and boom ... dead straight.

[@chachichochacorta8577]

@@paulwilsongolf Thank you for the reply. Makes total sense to me to keep it easy yet understandable. I look forward to your next video.

[@acegolfman3203]

The pros step up and mash the x out of the ball. Bryson, go at it hard, max distance workouts for better players imo

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yeah they learned as kids most adults did not. Most adults are already smashing at it. How's that working out? Turn your arms off and use you body.

[@ronowens504]

Neither arm. The golf swing is controlled y the body!

[@paulwilsongolf]

You got it.

[@ironsideeve2955]

Both, or the mind.

[@paulwilsongolf]

The mind (human nature) is vital. I have been talking about human nature since my first book in 2001. It effects every part of your swing. If you don't know that you will succumb to it.

[@boumazlin1951]

The left hand…….

[@paulwilsongolf]

You think your left hand controls the swing? Why not at least try no arm controlling your swing. Might be even better.

[@keemusic4789]

That must be why you’re not the number one golfer in the world or #2#3-or too 100 ?

[@paulwilsongolf]

People like you are too funny. I'm a teacher not a player. Let's see any PGA tour player do this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2a1oJ2KrZqmfqs

[@lawrencesykkmon2064]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paulwilsongolf]

Let's see what emoji you give me after watching this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2a1oJ2KrZqmfqs

[@mbrum3230]

No offense but i hate this answer. Someone asked a very reasonable question about the role of each arm and the answer is largely a semantic debate over the word "hit". "The arms dont hit the golf ball". Ok dude. Its like ur mechanic saying the engine doesnt literally turn over when it starts.

[@paulwilsongolf]

So I teach not to hit with either arm. What do you want me to say? In no way do I want you hitting or helping the shot with the arms. This means both arms.

[@nicklee5324]

most of these youtubers explain all the not to do swings. but I see no right swing.

[@paulwilsongolf]

So watch more of my videos. I have tons of them with my swing.