WHY YOU CAN NOT RELEASE THE CLUB IN THE GOLF SWING

[@glennpryor1611]

Took a little break from golf and just came back before Christmas. Took it tooooo serious. Sometimes you just need a little break. Always come back to your channel and content. LOVE IT!

[@darrenpinard1658]

Yes, Goerge Gankas talks about match-ups non stop and I'm a fan boy.

[@chrislewis7]

Grip, grip, grip. Everything comes down to your grip. I started lessons with someone after the Covid lockdown here in Thailand in June. First four lessons concentrated on grip and then getting a good hip turn. Then added a little width to my take away. Subsequent lessons were really just check-pointing where I am. Totally transformed my game. & iron has gone from 145 to 175 and I'm hitting heavy or thin way, way less often. Taken 4 shots off the handicap and falling. All from fixing my grip and rebuilding from there.

[@method341]

Did you strengthen it or weaken it? How are you playing these days?

[@joshkenney2195]

Having the ability to understand and match club face with club path to deliver a functional golf shot. Great video as always Mark

[@diphthongable]

Mark, I think that body physiology plays a part in this. I have a long torso with relatively shorter arms, and it causes me to want to release the club so much. I don’t think enough teachers give attention to the physical limitations of their students (flexibility, strength, geometry, coordination limits, etc...)

[@mikegannon7682]

i have a strong grip and struggled with release, tending to hold release off thinking i would pull/hook the ball, ironically this weekend decided to really relax and accept the resulting outcome, PERFECT even a bit of a draw, now visually looking much better as per you vid with superb results

[@chrismitchell5496]

one of the best explanations of impact related to cause and effect.... well done MC!

[@Fogeljazz]

It makes perfect sense! I had a vague understanding of matchups before, but it's much clearer now.

[@The1badcooke]

It definitely makes sense, now to just unpack it in my own swing, there lies the challenging part. Good stuff

[@indydawson]

I’ll watch this video over again Mark. It follows one of my pet philosophies on golf and that is if you can get everything correct before the swing then the correct swing occurs effortlessly. .

[@Boerkreeelis]

This was one of the best vids I've seen in all of the years I'm watching the channel, very well explained both verbally and visually. Really nice work Mark, honestly. There's not many videos that so comprehensively take on a diverse range of problems with different golf swing and what it might look like. Shame my pretending-I-can-teach-a bit-of-golf-days are likely over, but I will definitely recommend anyone to watch this when struggling in their swing and recording it for diagnostics.

[@bencowan9553]

Thanks Mark. I think you've got the best info/instruction on KZbin. Awesome job.

[@anthonybennett4274]

i've watched load of your video's mentioning match ups but only after this video has it become clear to me what you've been saying thanks

[@phillipharrell7692]

Very good video. Everytime I watch your videos you break things down to its simplest terms while demonstrating the moves. It is very helpful.

[@johnratajczak3878]

This is one of your best videos Mark! Excellent explanation of cause and effect.

[@phill8504]

Great lesson, my instructor is trying to get me to understand this. Lots to think about here. I do think tension plays a lot in the release as well. One thing that is obvious is your ability to aim at a target and pull these different swing paths off was pretty amazing in it’s self.

[@jamessulzer5105]

This made perfect sense! Thanks for dissecting the golf swing in such detail, Mark!

[@justinschmidt4692]

I have never really used the term match up, but by the end of the video I now know and it makes sense to me. I am still amazed after years of golfing and working on my swing, that grip is the issue to so many 'problems'.

[@sleepylebeef9855]

Knew about match up from the going neutral video. This explains it in way more detail as it should. I used the neutral video to great success. Look forward to having these thoughts to process as I'm swinging

[@CustardArms]

Haven't heard of it before now. Really like the way you've explained how all of these things interrelate.

[@ianmcguinness7477]

Just got in from the range. So many "almost" shots, then the odd pure one with the sensation of fluid, easy motion. Just so difficult to get consistency with the "match-ups", as different physiological compensations compete to take centre stage. As such, really good to watch this video Mark. I suspect many of us really appreciate it when you get your serious teaching golf pro hat on. It's when you're at your best and your videos are enthralling.

[@brituk1776]

Not heard the term before, but now having seen the vid... i can see it's one of major things i've been trying to emulate from the pros back in the day. That perfect 3 - 12 - 9 o'clock face through the swing. Love what you're saying the personalization of "match ups"... helping or hurting you.. and it all depending on "what comes before" the release.

[@christinegoulden7940]

Thanks for this one, Mark. I hadn't really thought about the whole action of the swing. I gave up the game for 19 years because of children. I have been slicing badly since I started up again. So my club pro at my club asked me to strengthen the grip with the top hand. This would have my thumb round the side of the club, and not on top. but also to have my thumb on the side with the right or lower hand. Last he asked me to change my stance to have my trail foot back a couple of inches to open the stance up. This now all works, and I am getting all of my winter distances back again, and I am hitting everything straight. I am a couple of clubs down on distance from the mid 1980's. I am 64 now. Much happier.

[@alanhomersley]

I didn't know what match ups were until this video. Useful to know.

[@jcjackson4626]

Timing of last few videos has been perfect!

[@johngloady618]

Thanks Mark, that has given me a better understanding of the release. Very informative.

[@jeffbloodworth7293]

Thanks Mark. Never thought about the release in term of matchup before.

[@Dryd-ck1fd]

Ive always had a problem with a premature release 🤣

[@thebigeasy8609]

I hope that that wasn't from an activity that's not golf related! (wink wink) lol

[@neilmarshall9631]

So you pull a lot then 🤔

[@carldadams29]

At first I thought it was gonna be a too technical video, but it wasn't, it all made sense, thanks Mark

[@louisvanniekerk2023]

Thanks for explaining matchups in the downswing so clearly

[@davea3276]

Makes perfect sense. Brilliant video Mark.

[@SkevGolf]

I'd heard the term match up before but never fully researched it, dont need to know seeing as you explained it perfectly, another great video, always gives me something to think about!

[@Biggiebez]

Something to do with the crazy goodness we do within our unique swings to try and get that ball around the course. Great vid bruh, thought provoking as ever.

[@patrickdougan3528]

Yes... heard the term, big in GG’s teaching. Could be one of the reasons I can’t get a release on longer clubs. Need to find my match ups. Thanks MC.

[@MrNicliu]

Thanks Mark have just changed my grip recently and this video answers a lot of things I wasn’t sure about.

[@seancoxe1094]

Makes great sense, Mark. Well-explained. Thank you.

[@adamsnyder9496]

Absolutely fantastic video. So much perspective.

[@johnreedy6930]

Excellent video. Thanks for the explanation of grip effect, etc. on release position.

[@bobpaine4987]

Best vids out there for explaining how our swings relate our results, thanks!

[@gordonmcshannock4610]

Really good lesson there mark. I was a terminal slicer of the ball I have been working on my grip and going more in to out with my swing. Youre video will help me with my match ups tho coz I hadn't heard of ot before. Cheers.

[@gtflyer]

Very informative. Never looked release in that way. As a side note, I found my Match up today at the range, hitting the ball much better, and easier than before. Thanks Mark.

[@paulkelly4529]

Yep, really simple explanation, thanks Mark

[@francoisdesmoulins-lebeaul4273]

Heard and thought of match-ups for quite some time already. They're a natural way of looking at the variety of functional swings. The (only possibly) way of understanding why DeChambeau and Wolff both play great golf, why Eamon Darcy and Jim Furyk are/were successful despite "unorthodox" looking swings!

[@dougellio7000]

Great video Mark. As a serial swing tweaker everything makes sense but I think trying to self diagnose the issue of release has proved the most difficult. Time for a lesson (maybe)

[@MarkCrossfield]

A lesson would be good

[@danorville]

Hadn’t heard of matchups in this context before. Great information.

[@seanmullaney467]

Another excellent informative vid, I've struggled with this for years. It was a vid a while ago where you explained about 2d camera images which finally helped me understand. Keep up the good work.

[@phildiegidio4658]

Never ever heard of "match ups". Got it now. Nice demo. Just something else to think about. Thanks............ I think.

[@samanthagames1023]

You explain this really well and because there is so much rubbish talked about how to play golf, people would otherwise never even think of all this. Brilliant, well done.

[@vito4461]

Great video Mark, some new information never thought of the grip influencing the release. I can now just focus on making solid contact and not try so hard to mimic someone else when I'm already perfect and mimicking myself. Thank you

[@rolfvandulst1605]

First I've heard of Match-ups. Makes sense though that no individual aspect is correct or not just that certain combinations result in better outcomes! Thanks Mark!

[@Nic9963]

Very cool concept, I hadn't heard the term before. Love the stats and explanations

[@SolomonLi]

This is great insight! Love the flow of information. It's all in bits which are digestible. Definitely some things for every golfer to look at!!!

[@michaelcenter7829]

This is some great relationship explanations. So great to see improvements on the why things are rather than "just do this." Great stuff.

[@patitoshore]

I'd never heard the term match ups before, but it makes a lot of sense!!

[@JP-si6ok]

V useful video this, makes a lot of sense to me. I've always struggled with my release so I'm keen to try these thoughts next time I can get out ... whenever that might be!!

[@calebpenney4311]

I am having a hard time not closing the face way too much and pulling everything left. Hadn't thought of my grip yet, this was an excellent video for me, thanks!

[@Bikebros27]

So simple and makes so much sense. 💪💪. Great videos as always.

[@johnwallace520]

I've never heard of it called Match Ups but it's something I am very aware of every time I practice or take to the course. Some days the stars align and others I can only find some of them.

[@andrewbentley2593]

Had an idea what you meant and was pleased that my understanding was correct.

[@mattc261]

I have never heard of match ups but after hearing this it makes sense

[@geoffrobinson5584]

Great content again.. Very informative, I now have a few ideas why I stand up at impact.

[@darrenholden1283]

Had a bit of an idea about match ups but that's just clarified for me, need a lesson to work on mine.

[@tims9881]

Interesting video Mark. Match ups to me is the relationship between club path, club lean, face direction and lie angle throught impact.

[@blaise27r]

Appreciate all the tips. Love your channel

[@noeldoherty1109]

Never heard the term 'match up' before... Thank you it makes sense.

[@barryread3672]

Brilliant Mark! I've learned more watching your videos than anything else. It makes so much sense. Now when I hit a ball I really understand what I'm trying to do. Thanks for your dedication to educating us and making golf easier to understand.

[@glynpicknell9946]

Excellent video, makes perfect sense. Well done 👌

[@rogerdennis5499]

Good video Mark. I struggle with the correct release and am working on it, chicken wing does make an appearance still.

[@TimC887]

Wow! Fully explains my weak-gripped-chicken-wing bunt swing that costs me 20 yards per club. Thanks Mark!

[@neilmckie2511]

Match ups, adding all the bits together was how I always understood them

[@TheBradleyp63]

Glad you explained this simply. When I'm swinging well, I don't feel like I have to do anything. Match ups is a better explanation.

[@bennoj8570]

Thanks Mark, makes a lot of sense.... and it’s something I’ve tried to get out of my teachers during lessons when they suggest leaning the handle forward or take a divot or whatever, I always say yes but what’s causing me to not be able to do this in the early part of the swing... cause and effect.

[@bryanlina4724]

I understand matchups. Good info for sure to understand.

[@ocb6318]

Thanks for these insights will try uber strong and uber weak grip next time on the driving range, must be fun!

[@garrynolan4119]

Thanks Mark, Face to path combination of grip. I can control sometimes but early extension take over = toe balls.

[@coreygreen6640]

Love it. Easy to relate. Well done.

[@Montrachet61]

Seriously excellent Mark. Thanks

[@pewie1042]

I have struggled with the release with the driver!! slowly getting there. Our local range has closed down due to COVID. Now it’s a hour round trip to go to the range either in Launceston or okehampton.

[@ianburton9223]

Principles easily understood, but it's going to be difficult for an individual to separate out cause and effect - even with lots of effective video recordings. In the last 8 years (since retirement) I've been working on my swing - grip, address, body rotation, head position, sequences, muscles relaxed/tensed, concentrated/carefree - and it has seemed more like a never ending story of adjusting one thing, then having to adjust something else to compensate. Results have been up and down as developments in the practice area produce new imperfections on the course. So that's the status quo for me and it's why I found this particular clip so interesting. It's the first time I've heard about matchups, or the way the three issues you mentioned interact to modify the resulting release. On the basis of this video I'm going to start from scratch on my swing and use the concepts presented in this clip to see if I can produce a natural - therefore more easily repeated - swing instead of the mechanical bricolage I have created. Bye bye Frankenstein, hello Tarzan. It was also fascinating to see how significant changes in your swing produced so little effect on your ball flight. Thanks for this eye-opener.

[@harveyb4114]

excellent concept that i never even thought of. thanks for all you do Mark!!!! first time commenter but long time sub.

[@SnowSurfMountain]

Heard about it for sure. Excellent job explaining it👍

[@131Basher]

Thanks Mark, getting my match ups to come together is my goal this year, perfect video at the right time.

[@shiftr99mph18]

Love it man thanks for all the input!!!!!

[@phildouglas3870]

Really informative video Mark, love this type of instructional vid and to see the tech you have available displaying weight transfer etc. gives a really good visual explanation making understanding the ‘geek’ talk so much easier. Keep up the great work and vids, looks like we’re going to need to be kept entertained in the next few weeks.

[@anthony4502]

Similar but I struggle with low point being well before the ball...took me working back to realise my weight was on right leg. Now I get forward I can get a better strike...working on keeping face square through a longer hitting area is working too!

[@PaulSherman]

Really enjoy these videos and you make something very hard look easy.

[@lesblair1775]

Wow, Mark... Thank you for this video. Perfect....

[@warrenbourne1245]

Match ups- great video Mark I understand them now

[@papab3272]

Never thought of this. Brilliant Mark!

[@andrewburgess6423]

Wow , that’s a lot to think of, but I am going to pay more attention . Thanks

[@philreid6581]

Hadn’t heard term previously but makes a lot of sense, particularly for someone like me trying to strengthen my grip.

[@nikoginter4018]

Love the ideas, just need help implementing them.

[@mdkhatsun]

Love this. I picked up a slice and have tried and tried to get my draw back maybe i just need to be toe up a little?? Lower the handle a touch

[@TTT-Turbo]

Absolutely, GRIP is key for someone who wants to do something with the ball but cant because grip is miles away. Loving the new arrangement and content. Even the course vlogs great. Superb 👍🏼👌🏼

[@colinmorgan1025]

Awesome video and gives me a lot to look at and think about

[@canuck3375]

Excellent content, very thoughtful instruction

[@markkelly5517]

Well explained. GG also talks about matchups a lot, makes perfect sense to me. 👍

[@50picker24]

Interesting concept. I haven't heard of our thought about matchups before. 👍

[@primafacie6442]

Great tutorial and analytics MC👍🏽

[@markr77uk]

Hadn't heard matchups but haven't thought of changing what I'd call follow through, knowing it's what goes on before that will primarily dictate what that looks like.