This Is The MOST COMMON Driver Fault I See!
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
- Nobody wants to give up distance from the tee but this common driver fault is costing golfers valuable distance every time they tee it up.
In this video I discuss the most common driver fault that I see and show how it could be costing you over 70yds in distance from the tee, the good news however, it's easy to fix.
So if you feel that you struggle with this common driver fault then watch as I run through some simple steps to get you hitting the driver longer and more consistently that ever
#driver #drivertips #driverswing
00:00 Intro
00:44 Demo of fault
01:05 Trackman data
02:08 The importance of delivery
02:36 The simple steps
05:34 the good swing
05:49 The new data
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My club head cover is in the middle of the driving range, any idea how to get it back?
Brilliant. 😂
Noice 👍
HAHAHAHA Did it go further than the ball?
LOL. That’s what tends to happen to me when I attempt these kinds of things.
Look right near to the head of my 5 wood.
I like the little exercise you use. A lot of
sites tell you to hit up on the ball but none of them tell you how to achieve the correct path and angle to do that.
Best Tip for Golfing I have seen in a long time. So easy to deploy and very repeatable. This has helped my driver to be one of the most consistent clubs in my bag.
Thank You Chris!
Awesome explanation of path versus attack angle. Moe Norman always started away from the tee just like your drill. This does work, and everyone should be aware that your stance will change with regard to a new ball flight. Awesome video. Thank you, Joe.
Chris, just want to say thanks for all the work and effort you put in each video. You are a brilliant tutor and you're really helping us all out here. Thank you
Hi chris, Could I use this drill for fairway woods?
Hey, I took this tip straight to the course and the last 3 days have been my best driving days of the year. All season long I would carry 190 to 210 and this trick brought those distances to between 230 and 250. I had no idea that launching my driver at double the height would give me such a big increase. Now all I need is actual practice which I think will increase that carry distance even more. So great tips!!!
Thank You! Finally made sense (to me) that ball speed can be almost the same yet is distance so dependent on attack angle and dynamic loft. I need to work on my swing path!
Great 'info vid', Chris. Major props! If I may make a supplemental, added suggestion to all golfers of amateur / weekend status ... and that is to MAKE SURE you're arms are not extended at the location of your initial address. If you extend your arms even a bit early, you'll not be striking 'through' the golf ball. You'll be striking up a smidge early, thus putting top spin on the ball which will defeat the purpose of this video lesson. MAKE SURE your arms extend just to the left of your left shoe. In this way your impact will be on a upward path & THROUGH the ball.
All this for nought if you fail to get to your left side before impact, of course. My students do wonderfully when they fully understand this very important concept. Keep up the great work, Chris!
Chris. I will work on improving my "Attack Angle." I have been golfing since 1993 and was successful in getting my "Hsndicap" down to a 10 many years ago. I am now 66 years old, but have maintained good flexibility. I have never been long off the Tee Box averaging 220 yards carry. Thank you.
Ditto Darryl Parkinson's comments. This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. Period. Short. Concise. Specific. Data points that jump out at the viewer. A gain of 70+ yards by hitting 6 degrees up on the ball instead of 6 down. So clear in the data. My Garmin R10 has been showing me with a consistent -2.5 downward strike on my drives. I thot the R10 was not measuring my swing correctly. For the past 40 years, I've thot I was hitting up on my drives. Not. You've show me precisely why I can't even hit my drives 200 yards (I'm 81, so I'm not expecting tour-level performance). You've shown me precisely what I need to work on and how to work on it. Splendid video. Splendid.
Tried this Sunday,20-50 yards gain straight,playing partner said it’s a game changer for you,best driver tip I’ve tried. Legend 👌
Bingo. It took me a day to get this right and it is amazing. Working on consistancy with super results.
Many thanx Mr. Ryan
This makes a lot of sense..however I think that hitting it straighter on more difficult fairways it may be beneficial to hit lower and shorter..so, good to be able to pull off both shots..thanks for the video!
Great tip Chris. I literally drag my driver back along the grass on my takeaway, I’ll try your tip next.
Super simple instructional video as usual from one of the best online tutors out there. Thanks Chris keep up the good work. 👏👍
Thank you.Great instruction. I have teed the ball down, strengthened my grip and have kept ball in fairways. But lost 20/30 yards. Cant wait to try this drill amd see if i can keep accuracy and distance
Chris, I just made a similar change to my swing and this match's it. But I only went 15 yards longer, but I am pleased with the result. Thanks Chris
I’ve just come across this video, and how easy it is to correct this fault, I will do as shown later when I’m practicing at the range,
Again simplicity is the key
Thank you Chris, You tube best instructor, totally
Darran
Great explanation of the dynamics of hitting the driver.
It explains why out of the clear blue, I would hit a ball much longer than normal. And why I couldn’t repeat it, at will.
Thanks
This is very helpful.
I’am going to the driving range and put this exercise into practice. I am obviously approaching the ball at the wrong angle.
Thanks!
For quite a long time now I have believed that the main focus for me (HI 17) in my quest to hit the ball further should be on working on quality of contact and optimising launch conditions rather than just trying to swing faster. This video is a great demonstration of that. Thanks.
Id agree John even through I haven’t seen your swing. Most golfers I have worked with could get more out of their current swing without adding speed, so I’d say your on the right path
Truth be told. I swing fast already with a 2i. 100plus mph. But when i use a driver, and i swing too fast, it doesn't go far and slices or tops the ball. Even with a lean back tee high and hitting up into the ball, i fuck up. So I've avoided using driver til now, and working on tempo and compression on ball.
@@ChrisRyanGolf does this work with a flat swing, it's still hard for me to swing up on the driver to reduce backspin, i know what your saying works because my longest Drives of 260 yds came when i hit the Ground behind the ball and the driver popped up on the ball reducing spin and the drives went longer than if i hadn't hit the Ground.
@@matt7iron Can you just continue to move the ball forward in your setup until you hit your optimal numbers?
The reason I ask is because at 61, I have been playing only 3 years & also struggle with driver carry! I moved the ball forward until I was hitting up on it, then slowly moved the ball back, while chocking up on the club by about 1/2 inch. I am still by no means a decent driver, but I am slowly gaining distance while also focusing on better contact on the club face. To do this, I took some speed off the downswing, but hope, along with better flexibility routines to eventually get consistent strikes THEN add back more speed slowly...
We shall see, I suppose. 🤔
@@matt7iron Try positioning the ball in the front of your stance where you normally would put it, but instead of resting the club where the ball is, rest it in the middle of your stance. Then, when you swing you're just swinging the club instead of actually trying to hit the ball. I'm long and consistent off the tee, but I never try to hit the ball. What I do is try to hit an imaginary ball in the middle of my stance, and the result is that I actually hit the ball at the first part of my follow through. This creates a launch angle. I carry around 275 or so, and my driver is the best part of my game. If I could only learn to chip.
Thank you! I didn’t understand why my driver distance was inconsistent. This helped a lot.
I really like your point about the ball being set forward in the stance based on the center of your chest, as opposed to using the heel. I've put in a ton of work with my driver lately, and everyone always says "take a wide stance and line the ball up with your front heel". The problem is that if you go too wide, it becomes almost impossible to effectively shift the weight forward as your legs will be at too steep of an angle. What ends up happening in this scenario is you make contact with the ball while your weight is still closer to the center of your stance, and the club can't actually reach the ball -- this results in topping it. I think your explanation promotes proper balance which is one of the most important things when it comes to golf (and especially driving). If we aren't properly balanced, we won't be able to effectively shift our weight and that leads to horrible swings.
Finally I was able to hit up on the driver. Wow it feels great. I used to tee off about 180-200 (carry and not much rolling, too much backspin). With able to hit up, it gone up to like 230-249, with rolling up to 288!
Hung, wow that’s some improvement. I am envious. I can’t wait to see if I can master this drill and do the same.
This is mind blowing. It has been said before , how to hit up .. But I didnt know that the speed was about the same. I will hit my drives farther this summer. Many thanks Mr Ryan!
I understand what you're saying I hopefully I can do it I was doing pretty good last year but man I lost my ability to hit the ball straight at the end of the year can't wait to get out there and give it a try great stuff thank you
Great drill Chris ..I now set my driver a little back when I am playing..a ton more distance and down the middle..I have dropped at least 8 strokes ..last game was 76! ..my whole problem was driver ..thank you!
Great stuff I learned you got to make sure you're swinging up and it seemed to help last time I'm going to keep listening to your videos I got to get my game better thank you
Sadly I was one of those who drove the ball a long way, but had control issues and irregular height issues. I saw this last night and went out this afternoon and dialed in my control and added 25+ yds. I'll be able to ck for sure this weekend. Simple concept I've missed out on for 35 + yrs.
You have the best driver drills. I like the one hitting over the headcover in front as well. Still working on dialing back my hook but it certainly helped my carry. Thanks!
Yeah that is a really good drill too, helps massively in getting the delivery right
Love this tip, I too thought of Mo Norman when I saw you set that head up so far behind the ball. I'll certainly work on this! Thank you!
We can learn so much from
Mo
Gonna do the same. Set up driver behind ball. Can't wait for next season. For now, indoor driving range.
Mo Norman exaggerated!
This is really sound advice.....I haven't tried the drill but recently made a change to my setup and ball tee height. Having moved the ball forward as you suggest and catching the ball on the upswing has given me 20 more yards of carry. At 63 years of age, I'm carrying around 230 and occasionally with rollout up to 280-300. Not bad for an oldie.
Greaty video Chris. Just got a new G425 and struggling with attack angle. Always hit driver low now I am going to try and hit it up. A lot! Cheers
Cheers Chris great video, going to use this next time at the range really need to sort my driving out this winter, cost's me so many shots, I really notice the weakness in my game when playing course's that require me using driver alot.
I can't use a driver at all. So i stopped and now using a driving iron. 17°. Hits it into the wind and penetrating while high and far. 260 for me as I have a fast swing speed. From years of hockey and baseball training. But im gonna try this method definitely at the indoor range. I need to be able to hit 300 plus yards to be able to win holes.
This is a great drill . I start my club way behind the ball and have been hitting a lot straighter and further .
The great golf, Moe Norman, also had is club head on the ground around 12” behind the ball. Thanks for the tip!
The head cover drill will help a lot. I have struggled with driver distance ever since the larger headed drivers came out and a positive angle of attack is needed. Thanks.
Thanks dennis, I’d certainly advise giving that drill a go, really effective
Love the headcover drill, thank you!
Thankyou for sharing this tip with us . I really feel like it will help me tremendously tmr .
I’ve struggled to get any loft on my driver for the past few months. I’m eager to try this approach tomorrow. At least I’m keeping the ball in the middle of the fairway but I’m definitely hitting down on the ball.
Great info regarding attack angle....Im new at this and struggling ( like most) with this game
Wow, this makes a lot of sense and explains why my buddy hits the ball further when his club head hits the ground before impact. When the club bounces off the ground it is on the way up at impact.
ive started concentrating on keeping my head well behind the ball through the swing, by tilting my head slightly so my left eye (i'm right handed) is looking at the back 1/4 of the ball. Tilting my left hip up also helps. It's improved launch angle and contact a lot.
Not sure how the physics works but moving the driver back 1ft-2ft from the ball has cured my slice. The extra distance of 30-40yds, in winter golf, was a bonus. I would include "Fix a Slice" in the header of video to get more hits. Best video I have utilised in years.
1-2 FEET? 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Where the fuck was it before? 😂 😂 😂
Wow.. seeing the numbers like that really puts it in perspective! Thanks!
Unfortunately I had to abruptly give up the game of golf completely in the Fall of 2017 due to an injury, but I was a 2 handicap at that time. I really wasn’t an overly long driver. I probably maxed out at about 280 yards and I guess under certain conditions could probably get close to 300. In any event, I never tested this at the time, so I have no idea what my attack angle was. All I have to say is that I wish my course gave me 50 yards of roll. Based on his chart that’s roughly what the fairways were giving if you look at carry distance to total distance.
Great video as always Chris, thanks! Question: Does the wider stance not restrict the ability to rotate back and through the hitting zone?
Great video
I like the reference point of where the ball should be in respect to your chest rather than your feet. Makes a lot of sense. I’ve struggled with ball position with the driver
Ooof…thanks! As a newer golfer, hitting down on the ball has been my biggest frustration. Have a 1pm tee time today so giving this a try!
Soooo many golfers do, hope this helps
Very good, easy to understand - well done - Making them start the backswing from 2' behind the ball is a clever way of battling the inside takeaway - the #1 cause of slices since the club gets stuck and has no place to return other than outside in (over the top).
Great video, will work on tomorrow at the range.Find your instructions very helpful.Current h'cap is 12 trying to get to single figures.Keep up the good work,
David Bonham
OMG the tip to start with the driver on the ground further away has helped me tons. By doing so I realized I wasn’t in the correct position. I am now getting 20+ more yards and my attack angle went from about 2 to 5 or 6. Thanks a ton! One thing I am noticing with my swing is I am hitting open more often than not (about 6 degrees on average). Any tips? Ball is for sure in the right spot, and I think my back swing is ok. I am also sure in closed at address. Maybe I’m not turning quickly enough?
Chris - Great video as always. Would love to see your take for folks who have an excessively high angle of attack - so other end of the spectrum. What causes that and how to fix it. Seems like there is a small window to optimize launch conditions and this video helps with negative AoA. Anything on high AoA will be great to understand.
Thanks Rajat, yeah there are a few that live at the other end of the spectrum, less of them but can still cause issues
@@ChrisRyanGolf I live around 16.5 to 17 degrees.
Super video! Thanks Chris. I particularly like starting the driver 2ft behind the ball
Think so interesting the kind of advices. I have tried it yesterday, with the expected good result. Straight, long and so much comfortable. Thank you
Glad it helped
Brilliant teaching Chris! Thank you mate. 👌
Could you do a video on how to choose the best ball for oneself? Thank you for all the great vids!
Wow so much positive and useful info in one 7 minute golf vid. Excellent.
omg...Thank you Chris.....I can't believe it...I was shooting in the 90s with my bad habits game..200-210 yard drives slices...Now after this tip I'm hitting 240 to 250 with wind at my back 270 and straight give or take 10 yards either way....my last game I shot 83 and I'm 64 years old....Thank you so much....Head behind the ball ....I never knew
Chris, Thank you for this. I am 66 yr old and struggle off the tee. This drill has transformed my tee shots. Brilliant
Thanks James and really glad the video helped
This is a great drill! Thank you!
Cheers for the instruction coach. Good carry over my nemesis hole, the 16th on the Arden
I forgot that I used to drag the club back along the ground for a few inches. No wonder I developed a swing that is down at the ball. A good reminder of bringing back a better habit to get the ball up. Even with a 9.5 degree driver, I used to hit them high. I will remember this tip.
Great Tip!!! Never heard path directed this way ..using head cover is beautiful ..but! I really like the club head back a foot or so before swinging.." I can see the difference"
Excellent tip, Its exactly what I have been working on, thank you for sharing!
Great! As an older golfer this is very good news!
Thank you a lot, this changed my driving and made me happy. My game is back to enjoyment :)
Thanks Chris, very sound advise and drill.
Great info! I've implemented this into my drives and I am stuck at 260 270. I feel like I'm crushing the ball 250 carry but usually goes completely straight no draw at all. Not sure what my next step is
Thanks will try this!
Thanks much, I'm going to try it soon!
Perhaps the most useful video I have ever seen for an older high handicapper like myself. Thanks for the insight.
Thanks so much glad it helped 🙏🏻
Great video, Helped me no end. Thanks.
Fantastic video. Surprisingly, I’ve never seen this particular drill before, but I’m gonna use it today
Great to have more ideas for getting positive attack angle ... thanks CR
Thanks Georgia
Thanks Chris will be giving this a go this weekend. Really struggling with the driver at the mo. Loving hitting my irons, following a lesson got told to try and punch my iron shots like Tommy Fleetwood. Getting great accuracy but struggling off the Tee.
Me too. Let’s try it.
Maybe a bit of that lesson has crept into the driver swing Gary, really common for that to happen
@@ChrisRyanGolf now if only I knew how to counteract that without messing up my iron play! But I keep telling myself golf is not my day job and does not pay the bills, so enjoy...
Tried this today at the range unbelievable difference was amazed.
Wow great video seems so simple can't wait to try. Thanks
Thanks Chris this is great Just got a Garmin R10 and My attack angle was -3.3 so I will get on this drill
You now have the perfect tool to measure it which is key, a little practice and id be confident you could change that
What a brilliant video Chris 👍👍👍👍🏌️♂️ thank you 🙏🏻
I usually hit around 240 yards for my drives but one time last year I hit over 280. I couldn't duplicate it though. Now I have something to work with..Thanks...
Great explanation! Thank you!
That casting motion can be due to poor hip rotation on the backswing, which means the arms have no room on the downswing, so the club casts out to in. A good example to see if you do this, is if your left arm chicken wings early after hitting the ball
I have a negative attack angle with a ball speed og between 145/150 and constantly only carry 220/230. This has been the best video I have seen to explain what I have been doing wrong. Hope to get out next week and work on this and see the difference
Really hope it helps Kevin
Forgot about this drill. Thanks Chris.
Thank you Chris. My wife and I used this simple technique this am when practising. My goodness both hit straighter and longer and on the sweet spot. 7 driver holes and 7 good hits. What can you do to correct my irons which let me down…
Great drill. What would you suggest if we start drop kicking our drives when doing this , actually hitting the ground behind the ball?
Great tip Christ, head cover guide excellent, great explanation & lesson Thank you
Thats fabulous info,,cant wait to try it out,,take care Les
I'm going two try that one thanks for that tip
Sage guidance Chris…..happy new year! 🥂🙏
Great information, thank you! 👍
Thx man. My
Driver has been holding me back and I’m tired of it lol. Haven’t tried drill but I’m optimistic on getting this. My driver hasn’t seen the middle of the club head that often. I’d love to see a strike on the bottom. It’s always on the very top. Horrible.
Clear and precise setup explanation..grateful to you. Stressdr
The video is great, really insightful and inspiring. Thank you Chris.
The phone range tracker app is also interesting and seems useful in range. Could you advise what it’s?
very interesting drill thanks going to do that on next practice round and drive range visit
Great video, I'm going to try this.
Thanks for the tip
Excellent as always.
Thanks mate !!!