How to Get MAXIMUM BALL COMPRESSION On Your Iron Shots!
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- In this video, Steve takes you through the myths and truths of ball compression, and shows you how to get the maximum amount when striking your irons with a proper golf swing.
Follow this and you will be smashing your irons at a perfect trajectory with the most spin!
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Your correct Mike. Many say smack down. Your pizza drill and put it back has gave me a new game. 59 years old. Driving 250 average. Golfing for a year.
Hello, I've watched few of your videos. The word "enlightened " is hardly used to describe the usual golf vids. But your videos really have opened up my eyes. Your simple explanation of how the right elbow works, I've never heard it explained that way. That's big ! I've read Homer's thesis on the swing , watched tons of videos. Never heard it explained, like you have. the path to progress is understanding what you are doing. Cause and effect.
Idk where you're from or if you're a teacher, keep up the great work!
Cheers Dre!
Best instruction on the Web. Austin was a genius ', perfect swing protocol.
Steve....I have been searching CZcams for weeks. Opening up like this is really helping me compress it again!
Great! Cheers Billy!
So well said and taught with explanations. Each time I get more of the full idea of the hitting.Wonderful Job Steve , thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Steve, I'm in my late 60's and tried this in the range today and I got more ball speed on my driver...I will try it tomorrow on the course.
This instruction works. Im 59 and hitting longer then 20 yrs ago. Thanks.
Excellent videos with very simple explanations. I have enjoyed every video I have seen. Thank you for all your help!
This is great info. I stopped the video at 15:56 to comment you brought it together for me just the feeling I was looking for thanks.
Cheers!
Awesome!!!!! Love the caboose analogy. Again, fixed some of the components of my swing faults.
Gotta be the best video on CZcams about how and where to hit the ball with irons
Steve - Thanks so much, after watching and practicing your tips on how to boom it longer and straighter with the driver, I needed a lot of help hitting greens. This is what I was missing, consistent compression. Amazing tips!
Great explanation on ball compression....you touched on all my issues that are causing my high shots and sub standard distance
That's terrific Kent! I see it all the time especially on the wedges...straight up straight down short of the green. Cheers and keep us updated when you get a chance to play around with these ideas.
Steve, another great video. So much I see that there is room for improvement. At present, with this one I have 12 of your lessons that I watch daily to improve my game. And it is certainly improving. (not necessary to respond)....A satisfied subscriber. Thanks
Excellent!
Thank you,well explained.
I have spent a couple of hours on this lesson today, back and forth. Time well spent. Can't wait for sunrise to apply what you have been teaching here. If I may a tip from me; warming up with short clubs can make you steep on the down swing and take you to one of those range sessions that dents your confidence when nothing feels right. I am changing my routine to starting with 5 W and Rescue and working back to short clubs. Back to 3 W and 5 W and a few Drivers at the end to be ready for that first tee shot of the day.
Interesting approach. I can see the merit. Give us an update on your game soon!
have to say - you produce excellent instruction - thanks Steve!!!
Gotta say with the forward lean and the upward throw, I have never hit my irons better. And I’ve read Ben hogans book the five lessons several times. Looking forward to perfecting this teaching. Thank you Chris.
Steve...One thing you do that most of us do not do...is allow your left foot to pivot 45deg and your toe is pointing more down line. ..rather than at the tee. My shoes grip too well to allow that to happen. Is that why you do not ever snap hook the ball?
I suppose it helps me clear my hips better but it is not by design.
Excellent lesson.
Great job.
Excellent explanation
Another great drill Steve. I like the locomotive, caboose analogy.
thanks for this Steve. problem now is how to stay consistent. :)
great stuff
Thanks Steve. You may have rekindled my desire to play again. Years of trying to hit down on the big ball have done nothing but make my game worse, cause injury, and make me want to quit. 10 minutes trying your motion of holding the left arm steady and instead moving the body again and suddenly I’m crunching the ball with compression! Just in time for snow tomorrow but at least now i feel like practicing this winter. God bless!
Cheers Derrick!
Great video Steve! When I think about your other video on throwing the club, the synchronization of weight shift/bump left hip. It what is tricky for me. When I watch your slow motion practice video your hips are already cleared, before impact. I am not sure I see that on the slow motion full swing. I while work on it..
excellent!
Great video AGAIN Steve! Sequencing is the key. Thanks!
Steve- Great tip. I am
new to your site perhaps I've missed them but could you post some videos on ball position and width of stance. Enjoy your method, now it is a matter of practice, practice. Thanks. LR Calgary Alberta Canada
Steve, this particular video has been a revelation for me. I have been playing for years, and I am 82 years old still trying to improve , and regain distance and accuracy with my irons. I cannot thank you enough for making this wonderful game of golf so much more fun with your easy to follow instructions.
Cheers Manuel!
OMG i didnt think it was possible but my swing is next level! The 7, the left arm doesnt return itself, the turnover when the left arm stop before the pole, it all adds up. Ill be watching more. Lol now that i understand what needs to happen, it seems like i can almost critque the pro videos! P.S. does Like donald have a poor swing? Looks funny.
Luke Donald, IMO, was a little bit suspect in the impact zone, and his driving stats reflected that. Cheers!
😊 your the best 😍
Kirkland and tp5x thanks
Steve, thanks for this! One of the best and clearest explanations I’ve ever seen. This video, and your backswing video together give a great model of the Swing for me to aspire to.
Great!
Great tips! I’ll try to apply this to my next video!
Hi Steve this is Mike from the UK, Im 68 years of age and the explanation is so clear, is there a drill i can use to put this into action? Cheers
Hey Mike...I believe there are some other videos on the channel with drills for this.
@@Inmotion70 Thanks Steve I shall look at all of them. Cheers Mike
Great video as ever Steve.One small criticism at 11.48 in you do not have neutral joint alignment on your lead leg?
Does it matter? He just carried 5i 212 yards.
Hi Steve, awesome coaching video. Do we throw all the iron up in the same trajectory (if we let it go) or we hit down more (throw lower ) with shorter clubs?
Thanks, it is very helpful video!
The swing motion is the same. The only difference is ball position and stance opens up a bit more on shorter clubs. Cheers!
@@Inmotion70 thanks Steve, it works!
These lessons are fantastic. This totally explains my lack of compression. With wedges, i either do this or skull them over the green.
I think the main reason I have a difficult time getting fully onto the left post is the advice of keeping the head behind the ball at the same time. Those two thoughts are tough to reconcile together.
So to be clear, you don't throw the angle of your wrists early, like you do with the driver?
Yes. It's the same for a stock iron shot as the driver.
Great instruction Steve. Any advice for someone with a longer right leg and causes me to setup leaning left a little.. Cant really post up on left hip
Great question! Ever try custom insoles in your shoes? You could try flexing the right knee a lot more. If these don't work, just be a low ball hitter.
@@Inmotion70 Ive tried insoles with no luck. I actually hit the ball super high and hit about one inch behind it.. Hit normal distance for my size. 8 iron is 150 carry hitting inch behind it.. I come in super shallow and never get a divot.
@@ericdewayne4990 That's curious considering you're basically in a Stack and Tilt position because of the body. I would first look at the way you pivot and turn.
Hi, u are using your right or left hand to throw the club as you turned thru impact?
Both. As a team.
steve do feel like you lead with your left side or throw with the right. you show both . i guess it don't matter
Thanks Steve for the great lesson. I need to contact you because my Power Coil Pro is coming apart. Please respond.
Please send a photo and note to Steve@hititlonger.com
great vid Steve! but it ia s very hard to sync the release at high speed with the shaft lean and the low point .could you give a tip? thanks
Yes just focus on a point around the arc and out in front of the ball for your snap and whoosh. Experiment with how far but it might feel like you're snapping up to three feet in front.
Nice drill . I struggle with early extension shanks so might not Work for me . Do you have any drills you recommend please Mark ?
Yes you should do the butt back against the chair drill. Mark, John, Steve....just keep watching! :)
@Inmotion70 thank you . Has luck would have it , I've just subscribed to your channel . Appreciate it
Steve, I am trying to figure out the difference of when you set up properly like you mentioned on your driver basics video, with shoulders aligned properly with the target line but in the downswing as you mention here that you need a proper torso turn that also seems/appears to open up your shoulders to the target line? Is the set up shoulders alignment solely for the backswing purpose since on the downswing seems like you are opening up with torso turn?
Yes good catch. The torso and chest should not be in the same position as address when you reach impact. Nor should the lower body.
Steve, your detailed and rational explanations are excellent! Keep it up. You are enabling us to get more out of the sport and enjoy the benefits of smart execution. Thank you!
@@edisonlouie1501 Cheers Edison!
Great lessons , but you say hit with left arm past the ball and yet release the club from the top? Do you mean body and hands later as club comes past the ball ? Same with driver ? I love the swing and it has great power .
Yes your first statement is correct.
How can you hit up on the ball with your driver if you want the low spot in front of the ball?
Steve- what causes the ball flight to “squirt” right of target line when the left hip posts & clears early as you’re demonstrating? I’m feeling like everything is out of sync when I try this on the range
Hi William! Are you hitting it off the hosel?
No hosel rockets 🚀 Ball flight is basically straight maybe a little draw but 10-20 yds right of where I’m thinking I’m aiming. (74 & 7.5hdcp)
@@Bronco-Bill If you are keeping your butt line back, then you're looking at club and handle path...too far inside out or the handle too high and straight upon exiting. Film a DTL video.
So do you actually use the Mike Austin swing or just teach it?
I try my best to pursue the Austin swing but we all have our history and peccadillos. I will take highly functional.
@@Inmotion70 ok but the question is should I incorporate his moves . It gets very confusing been watching several people that teach MA swing on CZcams. The actual videos of MA plus Dan Shauger and I think his name is Bowden
Question... when I take practice swings I really feel like my lower body is way ahead of my arms...hard to explain but as if there is a big timing difference between starting the lower body. With this delay I really see the low point where you say it should be. Do you feel this delay? Not sure if I can explain it well enough....its feels very exaggerated to me and it's hard to duplicate when swinging when the ball is there... not good when the ball is your target...I was wondering has any of your students had the same feeling? Do you feel that delay? It feels like my arms are passive for a second as I feel this shift and turn... ty for all you do.
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I've had students describe it exactly the same way. Sounds like you're on the right track.
Steve, please mention this is not a Mike Austin move. Mike advocated to throw the club immediately. You did just say the hands activated about half way down.
There are several actions of the hands and forearms. Some like the 'outthrow' happen immediately and others are slightly delayed. They reach peak torque about halfway down. That is the truth, beyond Mike could ever measure.
great video Steve! btw - who is Paul Holtby
He owns the facility and has taught there for 20 years.
Compression is just hitting the ball correctly. Practice and feel.
Getting older is fun.
Said nobody ever....
I always sweep my iron shots. I have a hard time trying to hit down on the ball to compress the ball.
Chances are your low point is not forward enough. Most people chunk a few and decide unconsciously to take less and less of a divot as they choose the lesser of two evils.