BACKSWING DRILLS WITH DAVID LIPSKY
David is a 2 time winner on the European tour including the Alfred Dunhill Championship.
Chris recently got to spend some time with David to ask him about his golf swing and the changes he has made to his backswing under the watchful eye of his coach back in the US.
How your whole golf swing can change from nothing more then sticking a rod into the ground. In this video we’ll demonstrate the use of alignment sticks as a simple training aid for takeaway and swing path improvement.
Hope these drills help with a better takeaway and downswing.
Putting Tips for Golfers
Have you ever watched a tour professional effortlessly sink a putt and wonder to yourself, “What do they know that I don’t?”
I can tell you that even the pros struggle with putting. No matter how effortless their putting looks to you, they are working to overcome many of the same challenges you are.
They don’t have a special secret or know an innovative technique. They simply know the best way to practice their putts. Even the best players constantly drill their putting skills just to establish better habits and greater consistency.
Today Mike will show you a couple putting tips that can help you play better on the green. These tips are valuable for golfers at every level.
If you’re struggling with your putting, then following these methods could help you turn your game around.
You are currently watching a video about the ultimate guide to consistent ball striking, this video will surprise many golfers and improve your distance and contact dramatically.
What a fantastic performance by Rory McIlroy! That man was seeking his targets all day and had no worries about ball contact; exactly what you want to do in your golf game and the only way you will become a proper ball striker!
In this short video Chris Ryan shows you a very simple yet effective method of controlling the trajectory of your pitch shots to enable you to get closer to the flags next time you play.
Having the ability to hit the ball on either a higher or lower flight is so important when faced with the challenges that the golf course gives you.
The perfect golf swing is not just in the shoulders or the arms. The way your wrists release during your golf swing can have a major impact on the ball. So, how do the wrists release in the golf swing?
If you don’t release the swing at the wrists just right, you may end up with a slice. This is what most beginners, and quite a few pros, often do. Of all the culprits that might be ruining your game, you may not think to blame those harmless old wrists. Let’s take a look at the way you release that swing…
Perfect Timing Means Perfect Results
Here’s the perfect release:
Make a good backswing turn. As you start your swing, shift your weight to your left foot, the forward foot of your swing. As you swing, you unwind, starting with your legs and torso, then moving on to your shoulders and arms.
But wait a minute! Keep those wrists locked up. Until the very last part of the downswing, keep those wrists locked. Then, let them go and watch that ball fly.
Wait!!! Not Yet!
Most golfers release their wrists too soon in the swing. You just can’t wait to send that ball flying, so you start to swing your shoulders and arms down too early, instead of letting it start naturally with the torso. You end up swinging the club down and then you have to release the wrists in the middle of that downswing.
You’ve really got to wait until the final nanosecond of the downswing to let the wrists go. The timing is something that you have to work on. You shouldn’t have to force it; if you let yourself unwind just right, your wrists will know when to release.
Usually, when you release your wrists too early, you end up hooking the ball. If you get lots of hooking, you should take a closer look at your wrist release.
What Happened?
Some golfers don’t release the wrists at all. This is most often due to nerves, or trying to force the ball right into the target area. You might be uncertain of your shot, and this will make your shot stiff and frozen. It sounds bad, but even very good golfers do this.
If you don’t release the wrist at all, or not enough, you’ll end up hitting the ball much shorter than you intended to. You probably will be closer to your intended target, but you’ll lose yards and yards on it.
Get It Right!
Here’s a good tip for you when you’re practicing: Relax. Let all that tension go. Being nervous about your shot is the number one cause of improper wrist release. Twist your body, put your weight on your forward foot, and do it. It should be a natural motion, and you just can’t be natural with it if you’re whole body is tense.
Here’s another way to think about it: You are using the rotational force of your body. Black belts in karate rotate their torsos in the same way to add power to their punch.
Getting the right wrist release is a Zen thing; it happens when you don’t think about it. Sound esoteric? Sorry about that! Put another way, you shouldn’t have to consciously release your wrists. If you twist your body just right and let the natural rotation do its thing, your wrists will know when to go.
A good grip, a good set up, a natural swing and you don’t have to do anything at all. Just let those wrists go!
STOP HITTING BEHIND THE GOLF BALL
How would you like to make perfect contact in golf? How do we hit the ball 1st then the ground?
For those looking to make consistent swings, this video on How to Hit the Ball Then The Turf With Your Irons is for you.
Here’s a great drill to ensure that you never hit behind the golf ball again. Working on this drill and learning this movement will help you strike clean crisp golf shots off the turf every time, just like the pro’s.
For a repeatable, consistent, powerful golf swing, this is the drill to work on!
