You Won't Believe How Good You Hit Your Driver With This Drill

[@CogornoGolf]

I really really really like this driver drill guys.....This was the main thing I did for YEARS that make driving the best part of the game! Maybe I should have done some more chipping and putting back then but oh well :) hope you enjoy and this serves you well!

[@MIZUNOMP60]

Love this drill and great presentation as always, clear simple instruction and great visualization. Can this drill be applied to the iron game too assuming a set up change with less spine tilt?

[@hirashahi4651]

I am really excited after watching this. ❤❤❤❤

[@CogornoGolf]

@Mizunomp60 for sure!

[@kevin_moran44]

I am a 2 handicap. Driver has always been my inconsistency. Distance has never been an issue but when I get out of sync I have no idea where it is going. I have worked with some great instructors over the years. I understand the swing well. But this was the best video, simplified instruction & swing thoughts that I have ever seen or heard for a driver!!

[@hirashahi4651]

After watching this video I am really confident.

[@user2023workingonmygame]

Just watched this video for the first time the other day, played golf yesterday and tried to put this into action. It was shocking how good, how consistent I was immediately driving the ball! I had ZERO range time to practice beforehand. Great results were instantaneous! I’ve watched tons of driver videos over the years and none of them, NOT ONE, can beat the effectiveness of this one! Can’t thank you enough! Amazing results!

[@jimpeters3902]

Exactly the same after I watched this video

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear of the immediate positive results!!!

[@Belbivdevoe]

Range time is only for exercise

[@NickyMadman-ln3so]

This is by far the best driver drill I have ever watched and tested. I watched it earlier today and went to the driving range, the results were incredible. I started golf 4 years ago and I have never find a cure to my slice. I think now I have understand how to swing it. Thank you Eric, really appreciate it. ( my first ever comment on youtube by the way)

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this Nicky!!

[@isaachorner693]

DON'T WATCH THIS AT WORK! You will want to leave work and go right to the range! love your content.

[@CogornoGolf]

LOL love it!

[@sonicnona13]

Instructions unclear. Swinging driver in my basement while working.

[@NikRyan5]

Good thing I work at the course 😂

[@derek-stader3445]

😆

[@johnlyons4836]

😂😂😂

[@a.u.2035]

Without a doubt one of the best explained drills for driver I've ever seen. Thanks for pulling the curtain back, Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! Hope it helps!

[@keithb9057]

Lead arm rotation with head staying back is $$$$. Took these two elements to the course and hit longer, straighter drives than I have in YEARS!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻EC

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this, Keith!!

[@sms9106]

Just got back from the range, it was the greatest tip success I have ever had in 45 years of golf.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this!!

[@nyleharris55]

Watched this drill last night, took it to the range this morning and my goodness. I overdrew a few but not a single slice. Gained yards and accuracy without having to swing any harder at all. Fantastic drill, thanks Eric. There are plenty of good coaches on youtube but you're one of the few great ones.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for the kind words, Nyle! Love to hear this one helped!!

[@kenbaker8287]

I just came across this video and it has to be the best advice since I started golfing in July. He's actually showing what to do instead of over talking. Most videos talk for 10 minutes and swing the club 3 times. Thanks Alot

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad it helped, Ken!

[@stephenhenderson6029]

Alex. Congratulations. You are now 2 for 2. I did the right foot back yesterday. Started to stripe my irons so solid and extremely straight. Same results today. I put this video into my range practice today. The driver swing immediately improved dramatically. Gained 20+ yards. Solid contact. The few i hit poorly were due to NOT keeping right shoulder down and not moving forward. Thus, you are 2 for 2. Thank you so much

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad to hear this one was helpful, Stephen!

[@stephenhenderson6029]

Eric. My apologies. I got your name wrong. Your videos are truly helpful

[@CogornoGolf]

No worries---appreciate your support!!

[@stevenowens9079]

Eric really posts the best golf instruction on YT. Wish you were still in PA. I’d be taking the 2 hr trip no doubt!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate your support, Steve! Will be back in PA during the summer...email [e-mail] with the subject "PA LESSONS" and we'll add you to the email list and notify you of openings👊 Thanks!

[@jaychu3850]

THE BEST golf instructor out there period. So simple and easy to understand.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it Jay!

[@austino65]

Can't wait to give it a try. I like the idea of pre shot routine - something you can take to the course. Your tips are always straight forward and simple - easy to understand and do.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well! Appreciate the kind words!

[@neildixon5924]

Watched this yesterday and took it to the range today. Just felt so different. Effortless and so much less tension in my arms. No low left pulls. Going to watch this again and again until it becomes entrained. Thanks Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear it Neil! Our pleasure!

[@mr.healthy7162]

Best driver video on KZbin, the first arm movements are really want I need to do

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Hope it helps!

[@angelbarrios7804]

@cogornogolf Thanks for sharing this video. I am big slicer and I applied all the steps in this drill and THEY WORKED!!!!. I started to DRAW after just 60mins practicing this drill. Can't wait to continue practicing drill until it becomes natural. Much more conscious about keeping the head back and the shoulder down!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this Angel!!

[@kevin3223]

Been on the struggle bus getting off the tee. Started doing this drill at home after watching your video a few times. Played 18 today and it really started to click on the back 9. Thanks for the help!

[@CogornoGolf]

Great to hear, Kevin!

[@MikeBrungsEbay]

Eric... ABSOLUTELY the best tip I have gotten for my driver swing in my life !!! Bombing drives.. this drill probably added 25 yds average to my drives. SO MANY THANKS !!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hell yeah love to hear it Mike!!

[@Andrew-t1z]

Hi Eric, This has been a break through moment for me. To anyone watching this. Use it , it works!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Andrew!

[@TheCardinalWayne]

Been hitting a lot of high pushes and low hooks. Followed this process at the range today and was hitting consistent high draws within 30 minutes. Keeping the head back was the key for me.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!!

[@maxwired2235]

Thx Eric, I've watched a long list of your videos over years, but this one saved my game. I've always struggled with a constant weak fade/slice... this drill got me into the driver power slot. BTW, I loved the series you did with Mike Malaska. They were so helpful!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear it, Max! Appreciate your support!

[@etejeda1984]

Great way of explaining the swing. Breaking it down in steps helps see and understand the sequence. One question regarding the trail elbow, does it need to stay close to your hip on your downswing or can it come off but leaving a gap?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Heres full detail on the right elbow that should help answers your questions better than I can via text: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6O7mI1-fN55eLM&pp=ygUYRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHJpZ2h0IGVsYm93

[@etejeda1984]

Thank you​ @@CogornoGolf, will definitely incorporate this lesson when I go to range.

[@jeffrice8813]

Awesome drill, Eric. Would you recommend the same feels -- swinging out to right with arms, using body rotation to square the path -- for irons, maybe less exaggerated than driver with both?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Jeff! Yes very similar----I go over this drill with irons here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHKzeIJjrMaCldE

[@Smartrinksyntheticice]

last week I committed to this drill / sequence. I'm a 12 HC and just getting going for this season. I have to say my drives have never been better or more consistent. My irons are already pretty decent, but my driver was very inconsistent. Some good days - mostly bad - always chasing a new change. Some days I could drive it 260 but most days 200-220 with an annoying OTT side spin. This sequence of drills - the combination of rolling the arms to release / close the face and the calmness and tempo it's creates for me is nothing short of a miracle. The worst miss now - after doing this at the range 4 times - is either a draw hook or a pretty minor fade. At half my shots are high straight flights with 5-10 yard draws and 250 yards. I'm not even swinging hard - yet. Like 93-95 mph. So I know there is more there to go after. But I'm going to be patient and get this ingrained on the course. One thing I have noticed though is that a good number of my shots that are not straight can be pulls. They are long because I'm closing the face. I can correct by closing my stance more but that may not translate to playing on the course....any thoughts there? Ball position adjustment maybe - or weaker grip? thanks for this great lesson. It made me excited about driver.

[@JD-ev1uj]

Great drill. Great stuff. Thanks Eric. Loved your Nick Faldo series. Great insight into the workings of a great golfer.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@josephpettway3507]

I watched this video for about a week. Since i work from home most days i was in my garage doing this drill. Finally was able to get to the range. Warmed up first with some wedge shots, still did the drill worked well, then went to my normal 6 iron, worked just as good, was hitting straight irons shots. Finally got to the driver. Follow all three steps, Left arm, both arms, total body, head back. Setup to hit my driver, straight down the middle. Hit it a few more times just to be sure worked very well. Thanks for the video👍🏾👍🏾

[@CogornoGolf]

Great to hear this, Joseph!

[@johnpearce3397]

Excellent; looking forward to trying this. I suffer from block push to the right (right handed golfer) when trying to hit draws.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this helps, John!

[@er6128]

Incredible drill. Newer golfer who has never been comfortable swinging a driver. Warmed up with this and pured multiple shots at the range. They're not going very far yet, but I'm learning how to make consistent contact. Good cues for the movement pattern!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!!

[@joecontreras3175]

This is awesome and explains the launch angle. I've been at 10-11 degrees with 225-230 carry. With this drill my numbers are 13 degrees launch angle with 248 carry. What a difference and it also fix my shoulder to stay down and having my head stay back. Getting rid of the bad picture is tough to do (lol) though. I also applied this to my irons and increase my the yardage. Lead arm rotation allows for a sport feel versus a technical feel.

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad this one was helpful, Joe!!

[@peterjackson5809]

Without doubt, THE best driver instruction on the internet. The demonstration of keeping the head behind the ball is key.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Peter!!

[@philboothroyd613]

Hi Eric - many similar comments already but I'd like to reiterate what a great video this is. I've also watched tons of online lessons over the years but none of them come close to explaining how to draw the ball off the tee in the clear and concise way you have done here. Absolute gold and very grateful to you for taking the time to share your knowledge in the way you do. You are an outstanding coach and I always look forward to your new content appearing. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Phil! Very kind of you....thank you! Hope this serves you well

[@Nodakk]

This is an exceptional set of drill that nicely build/nest on one another. The drill aided me in programming a natural movement with the driver such that I didn't have to overthink my swing. It is a natural movement and these drills drive it home. Really well done video.

[@CogornoGolf]

thank you!!

[@dougstasuk-bfasports7113]

Watched this video this morning, went into back yard without any balls… went to the course without any driving range practice. Hit 9 of 10 fairways and 80% with a draw! Easy to incorporate! Thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hell yeah! Love to hear that!! MY pleasure!

[@scottwilli9311]

This is one of the best driver videos I have ever seen. It worked very well for me when I first tried it. i have a lot of bad habits with the body I need to quiet down for this to work, but will stay after it. Thanks for this Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hell yeah love to hear it!! Our pleasure!

[@kiwiveritas]

Excellent video and drill for the release with driver. Just what I need to take to the range and probably your preshot routine to the course. I feel like I've been hitting block slices with driver forever and losing a lot of distance, just recently realised I got caught up in the "drive hold" swing ideas from a few years ago and haven't even been letting the club release. Thanks from NZ!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! You got it---hope this one helps!

[@mul3781]

Hi Eric, This is the BEST driver lesson I have come across. Keep up the great work.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@jacobdressen4750]

Single most helpful instructional video I’ve ever seen. Honestly I took the same feel to my irons also. Awesome penetrating draw with every club. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this, Jacob!

[@johngreco1127]

As a 70 year old golfer who craves distance, this is the best video I have ever seen to accomplish my goal. Thank you so much. I will watch this over and over this season. Thanks again.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it John! hope this one serves you well!!

[@davidian1778]

I watch a lot of golf videos and some of them help with some of my flaws, my most common one is coming over the top like most people. I have to say Eric this three stage drill had me hitting awesome drives today at least 20 to 30 yards further than normal and straight. We’ll see, if it lasts longer than 24 hours. A lot of the tips I learn seem to work initially but disappear at midnight like Cinderella‘s stagecoach.

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Hope it continues to serve you well!

[@josephoreilly7180]

This explanation is very clear. I also put the alignment stick just 4" or so over the top of the ball. So I have to come in low to avoid hitting it. However, since I am left hand dominant I really have to "push" with my right hand to avoid pulling or hooking. This has been my struggle for years. (Someday I hope to find an instructor who is left handed but plays right. The ones who aren't don't understand how this left/right conflict holds us back).

[@CogornoGolf]

Ahh I hear ya Joseph! Hope you get it sorted

[@bynglye]

As many other golfers I’ve struggled with the Driver. After a period away from golf, I have REALLY been on the range the last year or so. The Driver was at best, as good as it ever were before - but I didn’t have the feel of a good stroke. I saw this video once - and went for the range to test it. Fantastic result !! I gained consistency + 20 % length

[@CogornoGolf]

Hell yeah---love to hear that!!

[@onesipwonder]

using the basket to hold alignment stick is brilliant! the other day I was trying the drill out. I stick the alignment stick into the ground to create that 45 degree. It feels like I would hit the stick as I takeaway

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes....exactly....when the back part is higher it eliminates that issue!

[@mrmanavsachdeva]

Thank you for this drill. I tried this at the driving range this morning, and it was magic. I’ve been struggling with weak fades and block slices for over a year now. Spent an hour doing this drill and I got instant results. Hitting it a lot straighter, with a slight fade but getting at least 30 yards more. I will keep practicing this.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hell yeah!

[@ChrisP834]

Thank you Eric! Perfectly said……my brother’s swing, a spun out downswing with no release. I was trying to explain what you professionally demonstrated. I’ve been watching you a lot years and you are the best. And honest, kinda rare.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it Chris! Hope this one helps him!!

[@roam396]

Great drill Eric...it works! Tks! Question: is the clubhead traveling a little right of the target line after impact or is it following the arc left?

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Following the arc left! Hands are traveling up and in from about the time they reach the trail thigh through impact.....but from hands hip high to impact the HANDS are going UP AND LEFT.....WHILE....the club is going DOWN and RIGHT As soon as impact hits the club head is working back up and in

[@roam396]

@@CogornoGolf Tks!

[@mick19421]

Top class Instruction. Love the way you teach and the way you keep it simple. Thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it :)

[@tonybarqs7804]

Wow..... this is such a great drill... been coming over top and slicing driver since I started playing... such a great drill and different feel and sensation.... you and Trevor are the best out there.... thanks so much!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@vicpnut1]

This explains why yesterday at the range trying to find my driver swing id at times feel during the swing id reverse pivot (think thats the term for the “ bad” where weight stays back swing action) but the ball was flying its best ..keeping head back and shoulder down overwrote the lack of weight transfer … thanks for drill that i think may rid me of weight back

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well my friend!!

[@brantworboys7147]

Thanks Eric! 10 HCP here, having issues with hooked tee shots. Excellent drills and swong thoughts to take to the course

[@CogornoGolf]

You got it man---hope this serves you well!!

[@bradydalton6219]

I'm glad that I just came across this video. In the last two years I've been hitting my driver longer than I ever have. Unfortunately with that has come a lot of misses. Basically topping the ball. I'm a high handicapper at 28. My short game is good. It's getting off the tee box consistently. My longest drives have been around 275, but probably average 230-240 yards. I don't slice, I hit draws, sometimes straight, and the dreaded hook. I was told I'm moving my head around too much during my swing. I'll be heading to the range tomorrow and using some of your advice in this video. It's been embarrassing duffing my driver 20 yards.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one serves you well Brady!👊

[@King_Goose1]

Absolute game-changer! Such a simple concept, yet so effective! Thanks Eric!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure!! Appreciate it!

[@swimbish3212]

I appreciate the lesson! Great content! I’m having trouble “bottoming out” or “drop kicking” when I’m trying to release the club. Any tips? Setup issue you think?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Yep I see that for sure....I would need to see your swing to say for sure (send swings to www.cogornogolf.com so we can see and help) But without seeing and educated guessing I would usually see that from 1. Weight hanging back too much on back side in downswing 2. Club path too far off plane (usually under) but could be both

[@deanbrentnall903]

Great drill as someone who consitantly hits a high slice / fade I can’t wait to get on the range to try this 👍 thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes! Thanks Dean---our pleasure!

[@pibadar]

Love it. Any pre shot routine for irons?

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Could feel same things.....just less head back

[@thomasseka334]

Thanks Eric! This was great! I was still fading it though so I moved my ball position up to my left foot and was able to hit it more solid with a little draw. This is maybe because it’s taking me a bit longer for the driver’s toe to rotate past the heel. I also tried Rahm’s old thing of having about 6 inches of space between the driver face and teed up ball at setup. This promoted a low take away along the ground 😅

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it Thomas!

[@jmac05r1]

I just tried the alignment stick creating a "channel" where the head goes through. completely changed my whole thought process. Hitting the ball so much better!!! THANK YOU!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear it!

[@IverKnackerov]

Excellent video …love the focus on how it feels and having a pre-shot routine, as well as the technical aspects. Sub gained 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Ken!

[@SpyroCarayannis]

13:46 Hi Eric and amazing video. If you are looking for video ideas, can you possibly expand on this with irons/hybrids/woods. It would be great to see the subtle differences that are needed when the ball is not teed up. Thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! Agreed---will do that one soon!

[@Blue_Dun]

I was watching this and wondered if it could be applied to irons or if tweaks needed to be made to the drill and mechanics. Was another video made for shots Spyro suggested?

[@claudiochisani4120]

Perfect tips, would it be pretty much the same with irons? Thank you Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Claudio! Yes very similar----talked more on that here how you can use these feels/drill with irons: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHKzeIJjrMaCldE Some minor differences with driver vs iron is the head/lead shoulder more back with driver in downswing to hit up....talk about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKLSqZt3ltmpZ7c

[@roam396]

Hey Eric. Ever thought of making a companion video that addresses misses we might see when doing this drill and how to fix them? This drill is awesome and I'm seeing some really great high draws and hoping to ingrain the move. On the way my misses are a low/mid ball-flight straight ball that hooks, and a high, far and straight push anywhere from 15 - 25 yards right of target. Tks for the great drill!!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Yeah thats a great idea! I try and add that in sometimes without making the videos too long :)

[@nigelholdman2220]

Great content...my question is more about strong grip driver swing. To me it's not the same sequence. I understand coming from the inside but I cannot swing a golf club with a weak or neutral grip.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Nigel! For sure grip will affect the club face angle.....stronger grip=clubface more closed....so want to pair pieces with that

[@Cornish_Maid]

Thanks for this Eric, I’ve been hitting my woods with an over the top swing for ever, will definitely try this out. Could you tell me what grip pressure you use, as I’m sure I grip way too tight. Ps I’m 67 with arthritis. Probably anticipating ball impact.

[@CogornoGolf]

You got it!! Yeah grip pressure can be tricky...I have some great players ho are super loose.....some more tight and some in the middle :) I would say key would be where you start to stay! I talk about that more here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIKVl4mFrZulm5o&pp=ygUaRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGdyaXAgcHJlc3N1cmU%3D

[@patrickmurphy4912]

Learn from you all the time Eric, appreciate your knowledge and how you teach it. Would be nice to hear in more detail how one can get rid of a strong hook - personally a slice might be preferred over a hook (not a draw) as that has a uncontrollable mind of it's own making tee shots a scary part of the game. Happy Easter all.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Patrick! Yeah to get rid of hooks.....opposite of this :) 1. Find out why face closed to path and lessen 2. Find out why path too far in to out an lessen You may feel club working more out to in....or left past impact while PREVENTING the face from over closing Check this one for hook fix portion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enmnhGR9obWrgsk&pp=ygUxRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGZlZWxzIGh0cm91Z2ggdGhlIGJhbGwgaG9vayBhbmQgZmFkZQ%3D%3D kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn66omCNj7dgZs0&pp=ygUxRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGZlZWxzIGh0cm91Z2ggdGhlIGJhbGwgaG9vayBhbmQgZmFkZQ%3D%3D kzbin.info/www/bejne/e567qGCPmqlmaJY&pp=ygURRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGhvb2s%3D

[@carlosvalderaduey620]

As always, incredibly good Eric!. I am in Spain but with a couple of classes with you I would improve enormously!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Carlos! Would love to work together at CogornoGolf.com!

[@patricksweeney6400]

Another great video by Eric , man’s a legend in making golf easier to understand 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!👊

[@okanpunyasaran7830]

Many thanks Eric, I will try to practice with your demonstration.

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure! Hope it serves you well!

[@ianforsyth2090]

HI Eric, Great video. Does this also apply to all clubs, obviously with different ball positions but the head back shoulder down ?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Thank you! Yes! More on doing this with iron coming in video soon!

[@jcee6886]

Great stuff. Very comprehensive. Cheers from Australia 👍🏻 Sweet swing by the way.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@Somethinggs88]

I want to thank you so much, I’ve had a terrible slice for a long time. This video was what finally fixed it. ❤

[@CogornoGolf]

Great to hear!!

[@rdadams7507]

Thank you! I think you just highlighted my problem. I’ve been moving my head during the driver swing. My miss is hitting too low on the face. My drives vary from 200 to 240, due to the inconsistency of strike. Direction is usually good (straight or draw).

[@CogornoGolf]

You got it! Yes that sounds right....definitely something to look at to help hit higher/farther if you already got the straight part!! It can be a bit of a give and take....key to find how to gain distance while keeping the straight lol : )

[@timothymoorman7437]

Very good tip for the vast majority of golfers. Really good advice. Only improvement I can think of would be a shot tracer. Now, if I can just hit the center of the club face.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@shtak21able]

I love the simplicity of this drill. As an aging golfer ( 72 ) I wonder if the same idea applies to all clubs.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it! Another one coming on Saturday for applying this to irons!

[@GrumpyGolf4]

Good info as usual. Have you already done a similar video for teeing off with a 3 wood or Fairway wood? I see conflicting information about the setup to tee off with Driver vs. Fairway wood and would love a definitive answer to this.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! We have some older ones with fairway wood....when hitting fairway wood OFF A TEE.....lots of the same FEELs here.....

[@GrumpyGolf4]

I will search through your archives. TY sir 😊

[@buttersb123]

Love this drill! Can this concept be used for irons?

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Yes very similar----talked more on that here how you can use these feels/drill with irons: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHKzeIJjrMaCldE Some minor differences with driver vs iron is the head/lead shoulder more back with driver in downswing to hit up....talk about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKLSqZt3ltmpZ7c

[@harbanskandola7247]

The best . I do that now. Do you recommend neutral grip. Some times I hit low left.

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes----can be great with neutral, weak or strong grip....really depends. Could be several reasons why you hit low left....I wish I could give you a simple "yes" or "no" but that would be foolish without me seeing your swing on video. I would go find a great coach to work with in person or send videos in to www.cogornogolf.com so we can help there! Once we see your swing will be easy to say what grip to have and what else is going on to cause that miss/how to fix!

[@frankolivas8593]

Thank you. Good practice for me . I will do this from now on.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps Frank!

[@chrispeoples335]

I don't slice much but distance has really gone down. I think my right shoulder doesn't stay down and feel my head moving towards target. Can't wait to try these drills. Thank you Eric!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one serves you well, Chris!

[@joost7831]

Hi Eric, great drill. Thanks. Do you recommend a certain tee height? I normally tee up a ball height (as if my ball sits on a ball), but you seem to be half an inch higher than that. Any suggestions? Thanks again. Joost

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! 1/2 the ball above the top of the club is a good general recommendation....sometimes with mats the tee won't go all the way down so it sits a bit higher :)

[@ianh8396]

Great Video Eric, Question: from the camera View DTL, it looks to me as if you have your trail foot a little pulled back, is this correct or just camera diception. Cheers, Ian

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Ian! I do pull the foot back some.....thats not required. You certainly CAN do that to help....but dont HAVE to. See which works best for ya

[@scottmccann2948]

Eric is the best instructor with the best drills.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Scott!!

[@tobybarker6808]

I thought I'd add a comment (not something i usually do)..... This only bloody works! Tried it today on the first tee... 25 or 30 yards extra, slight draw. I'm not a long hitter now I'm in my 60s but this made a difference all the way round. Thanks Eric. Brilliant job of explaining it m

[@CogornoGolf]

👊Love to hear this, Toby!

[@PaddyP538]

Super duper vid! This one really helped fill in a couple blanks and helped during my round. Thx

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!! Hope it helps ya!

[@taffyboy4886]

Another great video. I’m curious.. when you play do you use the same clubs and driver or do you change them? Any recommendations for clubs/driver.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! I play them....although I haven't been on course very much lately :) I would go get a fitting with a great fitter with no agenda and see what you guys come up with!!

[@marcopower5850]

Hi Eric, I've never really understood in to out, until I practiced this drill, all the other components naturally came together, I finally realise the "feel" I'm looking for through the swing, fantastic. Great online content & love the fact you keep it simple.... superb!

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad this one helped my friend!!

[@electrica__]

Great thanks, do you have one for irons specially long ones?

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure!👊 Lots of the same feels for sure.... you can feel the arm rotation, path in to out, swing under the stick the same exact way with all clubs Just as the clubs get shorter the setup would be different (less tilt with body and ball position) see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXvHXmOberaIZtk&pp=ygUaRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGJhbGwgcG9zaXRpb24%3D Then main in swing difference is head less back with shorter clubs I go through that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKLSqZt3ltmpZ7c

[@electrica__]

@@CogornoGolf appreciate your quick response I learn a lot here on this channel thank you 🙏

[@clifflocklear2846]

Will definitely start working on this. Driving is by far the worst part of my game and it’s frustrating not being able to get off the tee.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one helps ya man!

[@bruceshearer8711]

Love the video. I am going to give it a try. What would cause topping the driver. That is my biggest issue.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Bruce! Could be a bunch of stuff---cant say for sure with out seeing swings....send swings to www.cogornogolf.com or check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naCZdmV8i9pkfZI&pp=ygUXRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHRvcHMgdGhpbnM%3D

[@withustokenofficialchannel1463]

Do you use body til or set up the same as your irons? Also, what is the feel you have for taking the club away from the ball, are you like you’re pulling it back along the same plane as what you want to hit it? Thanks in advance

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Body tilt for sure. With driver more tilt and ball more forward...details on that part here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXvHXmOberaIZtk&pp=ygUaRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGJhbGwgcG9zaXRpb24%3D Start the swing---chest and core turning and club tossing up and back....more on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX-6iYyXo9ycZ5I&pp=ygUcRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHN0YXJ0IHRoZSBzd2luZw%3D%3D

[@robertlazenby402]

For chronic OTT slicers of the ball, would you recommend this drill for irons shots as well?

[@CogornoGolf]

Could feel same things...just less head back

[@bobp.6337]

If I am that guy who tends to overdraw/hook (I am), along with maybe being less aggressive on letting the toe rotate closed, how about being a little less aggressive on the inside to out path? Would that also help to control the hook? I think the piece I am really missing though is keeping my head behind the ball.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Bob! 100% yes on both You would feel LESS of the face rotation and LESS of the path in to out If they are drastic enough (face too closed and path way too in to out) you may likely even need to feel the OPPOSITES of this to find middle (feel like you PREVENT the face from closing through impact and like your path is more OUT TO IN)

[@sambascombe440]

I can’t believe how well this works ! I was going to sell my driver a few weeks back it’s now my favourite club thanks to this video

[@CogornoGolf]

Haha love it Sam!! Glad this one helped and you're back on track!!

[@mariannemoore5360]

I just love your lessons Eric👌I will be trying this🤞⛳️

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Marianne---hope this helps!!

[@stephenhenderson6029]

Eric. I have been practicing with the drill. I still have a few flaws ... a little cut and a little high. I am certain it is my trail shoulder moving forward ... and combined with my decades of poor technique. Here is my question ... can I use this for my irons? I tried it and ball/turf contact was really good. It also feels it takes my VERY dominant right hand out of swing. If you recommend not using this with irons, can you point me to a couple of videos? Thanks. You channel is really good

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for the kind words, Stephen! Could feel same things with irons...just less head back👍

[@owengeorgiou5258]

By FAR the very best instruction video I've seen in years, you have a new fan! Thank you Eric, keep them coming mate......👏

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you Owen! Appreciate you being here with us!

[@Jkssports-v5e]

Great technique , I’m going to try out this weekend and report results next week.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps my friend!

[@mattforst6591]

This has really helped me hit up on the ball, which I struggled with. In turn, I lofted up to 11 degrees and hitting straighter.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it Matt!

[@frankdimitrakopoulos7444]

Fantastic lesson on showing proper release. I feel like I'm releasing the club towards my back leg , and the body automatically just follows

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Frank!!

[@DoubleBogeyBaker]

This is crazy and I’ll explain why. I’m new to golf, less than 8 months playing. I started out hitting the ball about 230-240 yards carry on good shots. Then I started to shank the ball bad. 3 weeks ago on the tee box I would take practice swings with just lead arm holding the club doing the exact thing your talking about. I was really just looking for a good area to setup on and put my tee in the ground. Looking for flat sections for my feet. Long story short once I started doing the 3 practice swings with my left hand and really focusing on closing the clubface on those swings, I started crushing the ball. It helped me hit my first and longest drive ever of 315 yards!!! Now I’m consistently driving the ball 270 yards. Mind you I’m still scoring in mid to low 90’s with a best of 88 😁😁. I see 75’s in my near future but my goal is to score a 79 or better before late August which will be my first year of playing golf.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love this!!

[@creamabdul-jabbar6722]

Eric got a quick question. Ive been told at the club multiple sources that im probably the best iron player theyve seen. You mentioned rehinge dont let the arms go straight out. I mean just for reference yesterday i was 45 percent fir but 66 percent gir. I tend to 90 percent play a Tommy Fleetwood style follow through on iron shots. What does the straight arms not allowing follow through cause? I feel i get steery with my driver when I'm not hitting it good

[@CogornoGolf]

Re hinging mainly affects clubhead speed and face angle....slow mo the best drivers from face on and see where their shaft is at arms parallel in follow through and then see where you are on video. Adjust accordingly....should be easy to see

[@kenpaveley1572]

Hi Eric - very good lesson, think I can hit my Putter further than my Driver at the mo’ 😁 Never a good Driver of the ball but was getting 240-260 yards with slight draw. Now absolutely awful, put foot spray on over the range everything heel side 😩 Irons are not too bad……anyway, I have lesson on Thursday here in London concentrating purely on Driver. Your tips are really helpful thanks, and see what my coach comes up with - on the plus side, can’t get any worse ! All the best, Ken

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the support Ken! I trust you guys will find the right path to improvement!!