Post a video of your swing

SuprSi

Dr.Silly wrote: »

Hi Guys,

Been playing for 2 years, have the handicap down to 8 now. My main issue is an odd hook with the driver. Not sure why. Maybe some of the low handicapers can spot something. Thanks,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTrMtpvyESU&feature

Your swing is not fixable. Pack up your clubs, sell them off, and take up a sport where you don't need bottle to win something

judosean2005

alxmorgan wrote: »

Give this a try - helped me greatly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq5gzmIeRQ8

I aim to skip just behind the ball and when I do it right it flies

hey,this worked a treat, I can hit ball more then 5 yards now which is always good.
just need to stop slight hook now )

cheers
Sean

judosean2005

Been working to my swing,pro says i swing too fast for the club that i have???OOOKKK.

Any suggestions.

PS.Sorry its side ways.

Sean

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yz16t6Z0pA

PARlance

judosean2005 wrote: »

Been working to my swing,pro says i swing too fast for the club that i have???OOOKKK.

Any suggestions.

PS.Sorry its side ways.

Sean

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yz16t6Z0pA

You've got the glove on the wrong hand...Thats only thing I'd be confident saying at my stage of golfing career



Have never seen myself swing, must give it a go this eve.

judosean2005

mmm,i actually wear a glove on both hand normally.

But moving along apart from my glove,

anyone any tips??

sean

alxmorgan

judosean2005 wrote: »

mmm,i actually wear a glove on both hand normally.

But moving along apart from my glove,

anyone any tips??

sean

Right Im no expert but it looks to me that your transition is rushed
A tip given to me once was to say pause in your head at the top of your backswing and only start downswing after that
Allows your body to catch up and get sequenced properly before DS starts

If you arms get ahead of your body it would explain the hook
Setup looks good to me (again stressing no expert)

Shawn Clements stuff on youtube is good (his video I posted previously seemed to help anyway ). He teaches using heavy momentum and gravity to swing the club.
Do you feel the weight of the club in your hands when swinging - i mean really feel it ? My guess would be no

But Id start with a pause at the top to smooth the transition and help your sequencing
HTH - Keep us posted

Vanbis

judosean2005 wrote: »

mmm,i actually wear a glove on both hand normally.

But moving along apart from my glove,

anyone any tips??

sean

Its hard to see from the Video angle but.

Lean forward and put your weight on the balls of your feet. You will feel the weight yourself.

You need to flex both knees more and hold that position.

You have a short backswing. Try create a bigger back swing and make sure your left bicecep is under your chin so try slow it down on the back swing. On the down swing you need to drive your through using your right arm assuming you are right handed because this is where all the power is and follow through pushing your weight from left to right. Your right will come once you do this. If you lose your balance don't worry, your just not use to it.

Also there is far too much movement from what i can see. You need to hold your stance and position more. Only moving your arms and hips. Keep the legs still and weight forward and HOLD that position.

I'm far from an expert but after getting lessons i've learned that we all make simple mistakes and someone of the above i was doing myself. It takes time but it is possbile.

Hope it helps.

Vanbis

jj72 wrote: »

Impressed with some of the swings on here. Let me know what ye think of
My own and any tips always appreciated. Cheers


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjtA-BUJ1Kk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Maybe its me but both your arms look very tense so maybe relax them more especially the left arm. Also you could flex both your knees more and feel the weight on the balls of both your feet. Nice swing otherwise.

I'm not expert though.

judosean2005

mmmm.After readying both replies,they both make sense.

- In regards to speed of Movement,Pro says im too fast,(as ye have said)
but i find if i slow the movement i am going to hit the ball wayyyy less or i am going to make a balls of it.rolls few yards ahead of me to the left


-Also,i am starting to nearly hit the 3wood furture then the driver(this is bad i assume)???


Ill go range tomorrow night and let ye know how i get on.

Cheers.

Sean

Vanbis

judosean2005 wrote: »

mmmm.After readying both replies,they both make sense.

- In regards to speed of Movement,Pro says im too fast,(as ye have said)
but i find if i slow the movement i am going to hit the ball wayyyy less or i am going to make a balls of it.rolls few yards ahead of me to the left

Your back swing doesn't have to be really slow, you know yourself but its too fast from your video.

Try what alxmorgan said and count to one or trying pausing. I'd defo recommned sticking with lessons.

Where abouts are you based?

judosean2005

im based in Limerick city.Not too many Pro's around i think

Sean

Keano

judosean2005 wrote: »

im based in Limerick city.Not too many Pro's around i think

Sean

My tip would be don't worry about distances. So what if you can only hit 5 iron a hundred yards starting out. It's all about getting your technique right. Before I hit every shot I tell myself it's a swing not a hit as I was guilty of trying to kill the ball.

I notice from your video that you go to Coonagh as well. Maybe get a lesson from Barbara Hackett who owns the place?

bustercherry

Vanbis wrote: »

Its hard to see from the Video angle but.

Lean forward and put your weight on the balls of your feet. You will feel the weight yourself.

You need to flex both knees more and hold that position.

You have a short backswing. Try create a bigger back swing and make sure your left bicecep is under your chin so try slow it down on the back swing. On the down swing you need to drive your through using your right arm assuming you are right handed because this is where all the power is and follow through pushing your weight from left to right. Your right will come once you do this. If you lose your balance don't worry, your just not use to it.

Also there is far too much movement from what i can see. You need to hold your stance and position more. Only moving your arms and hips. Keep the legs still and weight forward and HOLD that position.

I'm far from an expert but after getting lessons i've learned that we all make simple mistakes and someone of the above i was doing myself. It takes time but it is possbile.

Hope it helps.

Eh no, he's swinging inside or around and has flat swing plane.

Vanbis

bustercherry wrote: »

Eh no, he's swinging inside or around and has flat swing plane.

Probably didn't explain it to well but in my opinion he needs to bring the club back further on his back swing. Look at the video he has a short swing like a quick snap. thats my opinion.

bustercherry

Vanbis wrote: »

Probably didn't explain it to well but in my opinion he needs to bring the club back further on his back swing. Look at the video he has a short swing like a quick snap. thats my opinion.

What is a quick snap? He takes the club too far inside of his body, that's why it looks shorter than it is.

lubo_moravcik

k.p.h wrote: »

I'm only after hitting a few shots into my practice net this morning but setting up with the correct side tilt is really helping alleviate the dip. It's feels like it's nearly impossible to sway when you set up in a correct manner. My left knee still want's to dip though, might be a bit tricky to shake. Might be a bit tricky hit the ball for a while too :rolleyes:

Golf is all new to me mate, so i'll only say the best bit of advice I received off the pro i get lessons from. I had the tendency to dip the left knee all the time too, couldn't get my head round how to swing and hit the ball without doing it. More or less I was to get my set up, then lift the left arm so it's parallel to the ground, then imagine his hand pushing my right shoulder back. When my shoulder is pushed back I will feel most of my bodyweight on my right foot.
More or less, rather than focus on what I'm trying not to do, I can think of something I want to do and it improved my swing to an extent that I'm confident to get out playing, knowing that there is more chance on hitting straight every time.

Zak Flaps

Hi guys. I'd love some advice. Posted yesterday informing that I couldn't hit my driver as far as I wanted. I hit it about as far as my 4 iron. Someone suggested I post my swing so here it is. A bit embarrassed doing this but, hey I know I need the help!!!
I have some driver swings, shot from the side and behind, and a couple of iron swings.
From looking at it myself I see a few problems.
I seem to swing too flat. I don't do a very big shoulder turn which has me losing power I presume. It seems when I hit the ball, I'm going slightly backward. I'd love some help guys. Zak.

Driver - Side View:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZFJ9yFZ5K0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWV250usWzk

Driver - View From Behind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmOwex4U8BE

Iron Swing - Side View

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9j2mYcXVWY

Iron Swing - From Behind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA3twfOmTI8

Myksyk

Immediate impressions ... Very little width in your driver swing. You take away on the inside, break your wrists very early and don't complete your swing. It's only a half swing Zak. You're very much stuck to your body too which is the main reason for the lack of width. Look at your right elbow, it's still stuck to your side at the top of the swing. Get that club back and away from your right hip and continue to the top, which should have your right elbow and forearm almost pointing straight down. There are other things I see like poor weight transfer and hip turn but that would be being picky. Get width in your swing to start to allow you to complete a full swing. Hope this is helpful and not just critical. Just my impressions.

0161allin

I totally agree with post above but i would also add when you say hit your shot you go slighly backwards it would say it is because your losing your balance so widen your stance some the widest being for the driver and also notice you put a lot of weight on your left side with your irons i would try keep my weight central threw both feet on your shots but transfering to weight to your left side on your follow threw,maybe your putting weight on left to stop you falling backwards but def widen your stance just my 2 cents from what you show.. Best tip i can give is go get some lessons, it will help you big time, we all need them at some point.

judosean2005

Im not in any position to give any concrete advice,but

If i look at all your videos,your LEFT foot during your turn is always turning up range.
So that is throwing off your balance.
your feet arent grounded is kind of wat im saying.

Lessons is the way to go mate

Sean

rafared

Hi Zak. Not the worst swing Ive ever seen. I'd agree with the comments that there isnt enough width in the backswing with the driver and the swing plane is too flat. Its hard to generate a lot of club head speed from that top of swing position in my opinion. Im reluctant to offer swing advice because Im simply not qualified to make those suggestions and wouldnt want you cursing me because something Ive suggested ruined your swing.:)
If I had to make a comment I would say:
Work on getting a slightly steeper swing plane feeling like you keep the club head outside your hands on the way back and then get your hands as far away from your head as you can at the top of the backswing.
The good news is that I dont see a flip at impact and thats half the battle to becoming good at this game im my opinion.
By the way if you want a real analysis of your swing post it on Manzellas forum. Those guys will go to town on ya.:D
Also check out Gregg Mchatton vids on youtube, I think he has a super swing and his instruction is top class. Do a search fo Gotham Golf Blog and you will have more vids, info, swing analysis and other golf related stuff than you can handle.:rolleyes:

Zak Flaps

Thanks so much for your input guys. It's invaluable to me. And no, I don't see it as being critical. I welcome you guys pointing out my faults. I need to know them so I can improve.
Thanks Myksyk for letting me know about my width problem, I'll get to work on that straight away.
0161allin, I never realised that I put more weight on my left side until I looked back at the vid. You're absolutely right. Maybe I do it to try to get myself to hit down on the ball more. I'll try to fix that also.
Well done judosean2005 for spotting my left foot problem. It's something I'm finding very difficult to shake. I always do it.
Thanks rafared for your advice. I'll definitely work on that steeper swing plane. Good to see that I'm not a flipper!! By the way I watched that Brian Manzella vid. Interesting stuff and a few things I could take take from it. I'll check out Gregg McHatton also.

I know I have lots of work to do, but I know what I have to work on thanks to you. Cheers.

Anymore feedback very welcome from others!

alxmorgan

Zak Flaps wrote: »

Thanks so much for your input guys. It's invaluable to me. And no, I don't see it as being critical. I welcome you guys pointing out my faults. I need to know them so I can improve.
Thanks Myksyk for letting me know about my width problem, I'll get to work on that straight away.
0161allin, I never realised that I put more weight on my left side until I looked back at the vid. You're absolutely right. Maybe I do it to try to get myself to hit down on the ball more. I'll try to fix that also.
Well done judosean2005 for spotting my left foot problem. It's something I'm finding very difficult to shake. I always do it.
Thanks rafared for your advice. I'll definitely work on that steeper swing plane. Good to see that I'm not a flipper!! By the way I watched that Brian Manzella vid. Interesting stuff and a few things I could take take from it. I'll check out Gregg McHatton also.

I know I have lots of work to do, but I know what I have to work on thanks to you. Cheers.

Anymore feedback very welcome from others!

Been working on more width and one thing I've tried (with some success so far but early days yet) is to push my right hand (right handed) away from my body in the backswing.
I've always struggled to keep the left arm straight (or stretched out at least) which would improve width but focusing on the right arm for this has helped

Give it a try and let us know

Zak Flaps

alxmorgan wrote: »

Been working on more width and one thing I've tried (with some success so far but early days yet) is to push my right hand (right handed) away from my body in the backswing.
I've always struggled to keep the left arm straight (or stretched out at least) which would improve width but focusing on the right arm for this has helped

Give it a try and let us know

Cheers. On the way to the range soon so will give that a go!

sternpeak

My swing was never a fullswing so im finding it hard to get use to the feel of a full backswing, it was even shorter than it is now but still working on it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjYMJAP2wm8

Give some advice and your view on it thanks

judosean2005

Hey, im maybe not the best to give advice on this but this is wat ive seen.

Swing looks pretty good tbh.
Straight left arm on turn,ball inside of left heel good good

one thing i did notice is that when your starting your back swing your dipping your head.
so its possible your hitting too much grass as your hitting under the ball.
Also do u find that your getting alot of height on ball but not much distance??

does this happen you??

Sean

Vanbis

sternpeak wrote: »

My swing was never a fullswing so im finding it hard to get use to the feel of a full backswing, it was even shorter than it is now but still working on it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjYMJAP2wm8

Give some advice and your view on it thanks

My two cents.

On your stance, bend both knees ( flex them together ) so you feel the weight on the balls of your two feet. Just make sure on the down swing you hit down and follow through as well.

I'll try get a video up myself over the weekend

sternpeak

judosean2005 wrote: »

Hey, im maybe not the best to give advice on this but this is wat ive seen.

Swing looks pretty good tbh.
Straight left arm on turn,ball inside of left heel good good

one thing i did notice is that when your starting your back swing your dipping your head.
so its possible your hitting too much grass as your hitting under the ball.
Also do u find that your getting alot of height on ball but not much distance??

does this happen you??

Sean

Hey sean thanks for commenting, ehm not rly since im using the 710mb blades the projectile is lower than most cavity clubs, so im told, but i seem to have alot of distance, with both irons and woods, i can hit a 3 wood about 210 - 230 meters, thats from my calculations off the tee with 150 to go mark etc.

sternpeak

Vanbis wrote: »

My two cents.

On your stance, bend both knees ( flex them together ) so you feel the weight on the balls of your two feet. Just make sure on the down swing you hit down and follow through as well.

I'll try get a video up myself over the weekend

hey vanbis thanks for the advice, but when i use to bend both knees i use to slice an aweful lot, and i changed to the straight knees which work for me, only problem i seem to have when it does go wrong is a hook, so i could be to to much turn on the impact of the ball or either my alignment of my feet is off.

whizbang

Sternpeak, looks like you have a lot of distance as said, but your awful tight on the club, choking down big time.
got to let it loose! -bring your hands closer together and more to the end of the club, then let the club do the work. "bend the knees" bit will work better also. best of luck.