I’ve been using this drill for three weeks now. I started with a 7i swinging slowly and picked up the speed until I could get the feel of a good swing. Gradually I added other clubs, again starting slowly and increasing speed while getting the feel of a “good” swing. I must say excellent drill. You don’t need a trackman. Just know where the cane is and what the ball flight is relative to the target and you know what to adjust. This drill is now a permanent part of my warm up session. Thanks Danny!
Danny - I am a low to mid 80s golfer with the occasional sub 80 round (after breaking my shoulder about a year ago!). I had my worst round in years about two weeks ago when I shot a 98. I was all over the board, felt out of sync, and was flipping my hands through (full swing PW going 60 yards - can't believe I am admitting that). I played 9 a few days later to re-group and ended up +12. I was discouraged, but I found this video and worked this drill for a good bit at the range. I went out to play another 9 to see how I felt and I made 8 pars and 1 birdie for a -1. My PW is back to 155. This drill literally saved my game. I will begin all my range sessions with this drill now. Thank you!
Great tip Danny. I’m the golfer who can’t feel the difference between a good shot and a bad shot in my mechanics so this really helps see and feel the difference.
Danny, I struck it so well after watching and working in this a little. I work on my swing a whole lot and usually get off when I start focusing on all kinds of body movements. I forget that no matter what you do correctly if the club face isn’t square and the shaft isn’t leaning forward the golf shot will not be good. Thank you!!!!
After trying this drill, I'm happy to confirm that my takeaway is ok. Path seems to be my problem so I'm missing something on the downswing. I'll be trying to keep the butt end of the club closer to the ball line.
Thanks Danny; some useable drills around "key concepts". Trackman is such a useful addition; but for those of us with no access to it, the proof is really in the quality of ball-strike and the flight of our shots. The use of the alignment aid gives meaningful feedback on the move-away; and is not to be bettered when learning how to turn through and past the club-delivery zone. It makes me appreciate how supple AND athletic the better ball-strikers are. All the same, what you are showing here is achievable by most people with a modicum of aptitude and ability. 🙏
Thanks again Danny. I have been struggling pulling my irons swinging too much over the top and over rotating my hips rather than swinging more toward the target. Practicing this drill and your drill of rotating your club on the backswing and forward swing by moving your left leg back on the backswing and moving your right leg forward when swinging forward have helped me to straighten my irons. Stay safe and healthy.
Best drill! I watched it yesterday and tried at my local course today. Wow, I felt more power and consistency immediately. My HC has been staying at 6 for three years, now I feel I can break the barrier again. Thanks Danny for sharing!
This is an awesome tip and instructions are so clear to understand, no 'golf ' jargon used, simply KISS. I am going to try it as soon as the rain stops.
@@DanielMaude can I ask you a quick question about putting a towel under your armpits drill - the one that Sir Faldo used to promote. What is the purpose of that drill? I tried it a couple of times and felt it restricted my swing as to ensure the towel does not drop down, I had to keep my arms close to my body at all times during the swing. Do you have a practice video showing how the towel under your arms should be used? TIA
Just been to the range to try this, OMG, you will not believe it but have added minimum 10 yards to each short iron and 15 to the longer irons, its amazing thanks Danny.
This one simple drill has allowed me to visualize what needs to happen when making ball first contact. Brilliant! Once again Danny, simple well explained drills that the average golfer can take away to improve their game.
Hands down a perfect lesson, no flaws. This is 10 minutes of medicine, also a simple picture you can pocket anytime anywhere especially when you need it on the course. Unlike most channels who provide talk show instead of practical golf lesson. I'm index 7 at this moment (peaked at 4, like 5-6 years ago, i quit golf for 4 years then started over again with very different play style and game plan, nearly 2 years ago). Sometimes could even get over 12 in a bad bad day. Definitely gonna pocket this one for my next round, i know it'll work me wonders. I tend to kinda forgot myself for a few stroke after a bad shot added with nasty shit talk (i consider myself and my buddies are big bad trash talkers lol). Thanks, Danny. Godbless!
Another super video, Danny. My major problem is consistency with irons. I’m sure this practice will help me understand better what I’m actually trying to do. Thanks.
Great video Danny! I’ve been trying this exercise with the alignment sticks for two days now and I find myself reaching for the target and walking after finishing my swing just not to let the stick hit my left side, it’s a whole different follow through, I do realize the practice is a little exaggerated but it’s working.Thanks again
Danny you bloody legend I’ve had so many years of over thinking the game to such a level that my games been getting worse, those three easy to remember step have got me striking the ball the same every time, it’s only been one session down the range of Mats but I feel more confident than ever and can’t wait till Friday for our weekly game, thanks again
I have not tried this yet but I can see that it works very well, BRAVO! Im gonna show this to the pro at my local course and ask him why he makes understanding his teaching so complicated.
Hi love this. I have a massive slice, found your figure 8 video and it changed my irons massively. My next step is to get this feeling and what an amazing drill. Can practice without a ball in the garden. Thanks Danny
I keep saying it each week - "great video". I was just talking with my wife about her students and how to get them to learn. A simple process - make it fun, but also challenging by setting the goal to where it is achievable with proper application(s). Your work with the alignment rod and seeing it correlate immediately with the Trackman reinforces that application! For those of us who don't have a Trackman, I suggest do as I and get some wiffle/foam balls to hit and you do almost as well. I love this type of practice in my backyard. I have several targets (up to 55yds) that I can dial in on. The focus is repeatability across the board. THIS DRILL IS THE BOMB for learning this as it teaches the real key - MUSCLE MEMORY! Muscle memory is the reason the pros, the plus handicappers, the scratch and single digits play so well - it is automatic each time. Yes, bad shots happen but even then they already know what changed immediately after contact. This past week I had to chance to play 2.5 rounds - the half round was with my wife and we had a blast, why? Repeatability - I was focusing on it and was coaching her on it as well. When we are being deliberate in the swing process, i.e. focusing on repeatability instead of rocket balling, we will find more fairways, better "average" distances that tells us which club to use and of course more opportunities for a good score per hole.
Excellent drill Danny, I just watched a old Greg Norman video and his takeaway was exactly like this and he said that was one of the most important aspects for his accuracy. Great lesson. Thank you !!
Been hooking, chunking, skinning my irons for years, the worst part of my game. Tried this at Cairns GC on Friday. First attempt with 7 iron was wow, further, higher. Didn't get them all, but focusing on my club pointing at my ball helped me to square the face and my swing angle, like no other tip. Even got a birdie on the 8th. HC is 27 Thank you, Danny
This is very helpful. Getting feedback is the only thing that helps me improve. Physical feedback. Even watching myself on video doesn’t seem to help. Thank you so much for this.
My game was really struggling, so took this lesson into the course the other day. Unbelievable result. Didn’t have to do too much, just practiced the movement before each shot. Honestly only hit 2 bad shots all day. Thank you so much Danny.
This drill keeps me connected through the back swing and gets the hips to rotate,not slide,on impact.The key for me is the feeling of the left hip moving back,which gives the club face room to square up at impact.The best instructional videos by far,thanks again.
Good morning Danny, Thanks for some more great content. I have taken about 15 strokes off my game during lockdown by watching your instruction and demonstrations and of course by practicing.
Lovely drill Danny. Thank you. I've really been struggling with driver, not being able to consistently hit the ball straight. This drill will take the guessing out of the shot and give me more confidence stepping up to the tee. 👍👍
Your video on how to keep left arm straight was a game changer for me...tried this yesterday and kept topping the ball but it wasn’t aligning stick it was much shorter and wasn’t on the ball line..determined to stick with it..it takes time like you say
@@DanielMaude today was a bit better,I tried holding the grip of the club a bit closer to my waist and started making some contact but still topping the ball alot..does that mean I’m not turning?
Another great drill! I especially like your emphasis on developing the proper feel for the swing rather than achieving proper “positions” in the swing. This drill is perfect to do at home in the backyard with some foam golf balls! One comment/question, though, it seems to me that I start to hit “fat” shots when I get lazy with my footwork and weight shift. I haven’t played much lately,but I did play 2 days ago and had a good front 9, but late in the round on the back 9, I started to hit my irons a bit fat and I realized that my footwork was sloppy. A few quick practice swings concentrating on your “heel-toe” drill got me back on track., but this drill will help me work on hitting my irons crisply and accurately. Still a work in progress, but the trend-line is positive! Many thanks!
Holy crap - I found the video I desperately needed! Thank you! Wish there was a matrix that could match specific swing issues to specific remedy videos ( I know - way too much to ask for) - I can tell you that I would pay for this... maybe an app or on your website. For instance - I would tell it that I want to work on iron face closed at impact .. it would say .. watch these videos in this order ... 22, 66, 75 .. ect). Love your content - hope to make it to your spot on the globe at some point in the future for an in-person lesson - thanks!
This seemed similar to the hybrid lesson I took from you 2 weeks ago, which WORKS! My long game has eliminated the need for most irons. I’m hitting Driver, 5 wood, wedge, putter on most par 4s. Driver, 5 wood, 4 hybrid, putter or wedge on par 5s. I carry my 9 and 7 iron for long bump and run chips if needed. Loving Golf Again.
This works great. I tried the David Blair method of swiping with the control area in the top triangle but keeping the control area this drill is seriously improving the consistency.
Yet another great lesson with the alignment stick. Have not yet been able to try on the practice ground but I have used the lesson in my back garden for just short short chips of about 60 feet. After trying with and without the practice stick these short chips were significantly better making my shots straighter and closer to my imaginary flag stick. Thanks very much.
I've seen something similar using a broomstick, again helping to get the sequence right. I tend to forget to turn properly and this is a great way to feel the right movement. Thank you!
@@DanielMaude went to the range today, putting your instructions into practice. Things have definitely improved. Long irons and fairway woods have started to draw and carry alot farther. I was able to really put some steam into my driver and it was going arrow straight. Before I needed to hold back to keep it in the fairway. Every club has been giving me an extra 10-20 yards. I'm even getting a feel for when I've hit something off the heel or off the toe or low on the face. It's so much more fun! Your collection of videos have been terrifically helpful. Thanks so much!
Some how i forgot how to strike my irons like this. I started playing again in may after 15 years. I was very comfortable with my irons, but not my drivers. After months of working on my driver swing and having some improvement, I get nervous with my irons.🤣 Thanks for these tips! I hope to break 90 soon!
Can't wait to try this next time I'm at the range (later today lol). Between you (feel) and AMG (technical), I've got two favorites to follow, of all the golfers on here. Thanks a million for everything!
Literally everything you described at the beginning, the frustration, and the confusion in "What am I doing wrong?" "Did I do that correctly?" make me think this is going to be the perfect drill to get me finally hitting my irons better period, off the rough and off the deck (or fairway, whichever you prefer).
Really like this informative coaching.when trying this when your committed to the rotation of the body it really works if you pause and think about it doesn’t feel right, practicing the drills with my rescue and fairway woods as long as you rotate it works and the cocking of the wrist works thanks Danny and beers up have a great day.
Great drill, Danny. The new studio is awesome. After my online video lesson with you yesterday, I had a very brief warm up at the course. I then went bogie, bogie, par, eagle, birdie and par before the lightening alarm forced us off the course. I’d say your analysis of my swing faults was spot on. It is no surprise that my playing partners keep saying ‘Thank you Danny’ after I hit a good shot. Thank you. I’m looking forward to my round this morning.
Another great ,helpful lesson.The practice plan helps me know what are the main points & is invaluable.Many thanks to Danny a wonderful, friendly & gifted coach. Easy to follow & understand.
Thanks Danny. I practiced your beginner driver drill and I hit some great strong shots ... after 5 months. Still just practicing but it was great. This will be my next self coaching practice drill. I have never been a good iron hitter. Good pivot swing again ⛳️ early Sunday practice before any golfers arrive
try this at home, I feel I was able to strike the ball, rotate my body better. The stick definitely gives me feedback, especially when it hits my lead side ha. Can't wait to try it at the range, hopefully it will change the way I strike the ball in the course, too. Thanks Danny!
I like this drill and I can take it to the golf course for a pre-game warm up. Great that the video included drivers as well as irons. Will report back later as to its success but it looks good. Nice to see advice centred on accuracy rather than distance. I am beginning to think I should stop hitting it as far as I can, but as accurate as I can. I will work on that. Give up some yards but stay on the fairway.
WOW!!!! I broke my right foot the other day sk8boarding and I'm a right handed player. I just went to the soccer field by my house where I practice a lot immediately incorporated this in to my swing and hit shot after shot the most solid shots of my life. Your a genious, some times a little left but id rather be a lil left then right if ya know what I mean! Thankyou from British Columbia Canada. Oh yeah in the dark also cuzz its 2AM here,LOL!
Brilliant drill, Danny! Finally an additional use for my alignment sticks. Will definitely be giving this drill a workout. As always, thanks for the excellent videos. Hope you have a great weekend as well.
This is a great drill. You're so right about knowing how something feels. A coach can tell you things all day, but if you don't have the feel for the shot it won't work. Can't wait to try this out.
At club range see university team using this technique. I will try, think it will help me from pushing my drives. Thanks so much. Appreciate clarity, practicality of all your videos, thanks.
Danny, what iron are you using in this drill. I absolutely want to try this and see if I am close to what you are showing. I think this drill will be great for my golf buddy.... When he hits his irons, it sounds like he's getting great contact, but, his ball goes dead straight to the right, say.... at 2 o'Clock. I can't tell if it's his grip, the club face is open, or what... It's not a slice, it just goes to the right... 2 o'Clock. I really appreciate all of your videos, your information and the way you relate to us hackers out there trying to get better.
Best CZcams golf instructor
Really kind of you to say, lots of great coaches here on CZcams
I’ve been using this drill for three weeks now. I started with a 7i swinging slowly and picked up the speed until I could get the feel of a good swing. Gradually I added other clubs, again starting slowly and increasing speed while getting the feel of a “good” swing. I must say excellent drill. You don’t need a trackman. Just know where the cane is and what the ball flight is relative to the target and you know what to adjust. This drill is now a permanent part of my warm up session. Thanks Danny!
That’s brilliant Dennis, well done and thanks so much for taking the time to share
I've seen this drill several times before but never with the use of a launch monitor, which I think adds quite a bit more information. Very useful.
Glad it was helpful John 😁
Danny - I am a low to mid 80s golfer with the occasional sub 80 round (after breaking my shoulder about a year ago!). I had my worst round in years about two weeks ago when I shot a 98. I was all over the board, felt out of sync, and was flipping my hands through (full swing PW going 60 yards - can't believe I am admitting that). I played 9 a few days later to re-group and ended up +12. I was discouraged, but I found this video and worked this drill for a good bit at the range. I went out to play another 9 to see how I felt and I made 8 pars and 1 birdie for a -1. My PW is back to 155. This drill literally saved my game. I will begin all my range sessions with this drill now. Thank you!
Great tip Danny. I’m the golfer who can’t feel the difference between a good shot and a bad shot in my mechanics so this really helps see and feel the difference.
Absolutely, enjoy the practice
Danny, I struck it so well after watching and working in this a little. I work on my swing a whole lot and usually get off when I start focusing on all kinds of body movements. I forget that no matter what you do correctly if the club face isn’t square and the shaft isn’t leaning forward the golf shot will not be good. Thank you!!!!
Absolutely, club face is king
Who controls the club face?
Great drill Danny. Nothing over complicated and easy to understand.
Hope it helps your practice Mark, have a great weekend
After trying this drill, I'm happy to confirm that my takeaway is ok. Path seems to be my problem so I'm missing something on the downswing. I'll be trying to keep the butt end of the club closer to the ball line.
Danny, your teaching is superior! The foundational techniques add so much to my understanding . Thanks for the awesome videos!!!
Thanks Danny; some useable drills around "key concepts". Trackman is such a useful addition; but for those of us with no access to it, the proof is really in the quality of ball-strike and the flight of our shots. The use of the alignment aid gives meaningful feedback on the move-away; and is not to be bettered when learning how to turn through and past the club-delivery zone. It makes me appreciate how supple AND athletic the better ball-strikers are. All the same, what you are showing here is achievable by most people with a modicum of aptitude and ability. 🙏
Thanks again Danny. I have been struggling pulling my irons swinging too much over the top and over rotating my hips rather than swinging more toward the target. Practicing this drill and your drill of rotating your club on the backswing and forward swing by moving your left leg back on the backswing and moving your right leg forward when swinging forward have helped me to straighten my irons. Stay safe and healthy.
Best drill! I watched it yesterday and tried at my local course today. Wow, I felt more power and consistency immediately. My HC has been staying at 6 for three years, now I feel I can break the barrier again. Thanks Danny for sharing!
This is an awesome tip and instructions are so clear to understand, no 'golf ' jargon used, simply KISS. I am going to try it as soon as the rain stops.
Thanks for giving it a go, best of luck
@@DanielMaude can I ask you a quick question about putting a towel under your armpits drill - the one that Sir Faldo used to promote. What is the purpose of that drill? I tried it a couple of times and felt it restricted my swing as to ensure the towel does not drop down, I had to keep my arms close to my body at all times during the swing. Do you have a practice video showing how the towel under your arms should be used? TIA
@@DanielMaude i found the towel use in video - Stop TOPPING the Golf Ball | Hit Your woods & irons off the ground EVERY TIME!
@@playgames7515 yes, check out my recent video on how to stop topping the golf ball
Danny, I wish you were here before I became a senior golfer. The best video instruction I have ever had. Keep it coming
David Matthews really kind David, happy to help
Just been to the range to try this, OMG, you will not believe it but have added minimum 10 yards to each short iron and 15 to the longer irons, its amazing thanks Danny.
best drill i've seen and and exactly what i've been looking for. Works amazing👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome
Danny your CZcams lessons have been fantastic you’ve really helped me improve my swing thanks
That’s awesome to hear Laurence, thanks for taking the time to let me know
This one simple drill has allowed me to visualize what needs to happen when making ball first contact. Brilliant! Once again Danny, simple well explained drills that the average golfer can take away to improve their game.
That’s brilliant Peter, well done
Thank you Danny! I rarely get time to watch your videos. I will be making more time to do so. Absolutely love this! 👊
You are very welcome James, thanks for taking the time to watch
Great Drill with alignment stick. Adding that to my warmup
Have fun
Hands down a perfect lesson, no flaws. This is 10 minutes of medicine, also a simple picture you can pocket anytime anywhere especially when you need it on the course. Unlike most channels who provide talk show instead of practical golf lesson. I'm index 7 at this moment (peaked at 4, like 5-6 years ago, i quit golf for 4 years then started over again with very different play style and game plan, nearly 2 years ago). Sometimes could even get over 12 in a bad bad day. Definitely gonna pocket this one for my next round, i know it'll work me wonders. I tend to kinda forgot myself for a few stroke after a bad shot added with nasty shit talk (i consider myself and my buddies are big bad trash talkers lol). Thanks, Danny. Godbless!
Thank you glad the videos helped you 😁👍
Good timing, just got an alignment stick and was looking for drills.
How cool is that 😁
I am a teacher also. You have nailed the ESSENTIAL
components of a solid swing. Great drill and flawless presentation. Thank you!
Another super video, Danny. My major problem is consistency with irons. I’m sure this practice will help me understand better what I’m actually trying to do. Thanks.
Best and easiest to understand drill I ever seen
Thats great, really happy to help
Great video Danny! I’ve been trying this exercise with the alignment sticks for two days now and I find myself reaching for the target and walking after finishing my swing just not to let the stick hit my left side, it’s a whole different follow through, I do realize the practice is a little exaggerated but it’s working.Thanks again
Danny you bloody legend I’ve had so many years of over thinking the game to such a level that my games been getting worse, those three easy to remember step have got me striking the ball the same every time, it’s only been one session down the range of Mats but I feel more confident than ever and can’t wait till Friday for our weekly game, thanks again
Enjoy the rest of your week Peter, all the best
Brilliant Danny, very well explained, can't wait to try it out👍👍👍
Enjoy Colin 👊🏻
Another fine drill Danny, easily understood with no guesswork 👍
Thank you coach.
My pleasure Mark, thanks for the feedback. Its always appreciated
I have not tried this yet but I can see that it works very well, BRAVO! Im gonna show this to the pro at my local course and ask him why he makes understanding his teaching so complicated.
Appreciate the support 👊🏻
Hi love this. I have a massive slice, found your figure 8 video and it changed my irons massively. My next step is to get this feeling and what an amazing drill. Can practice without a ball in the garden. Thanks Danny
I keep saying it each week - "great video". I was just talking with my wife about her students and how to get them to learn. A simple process - make it fun, but also challenging by setting the goal to where it is achievable with proper application(s). Your work with the alignment rod and seeing it correlate immediately with the Trackman reinforces that application! For those of us who don't have a Trackman, I suggest do as I and get some wiffle/foam balls to hit and you do almost as well. I love this type of practice in my backyard. I have several targets (up to 55yds) that I can dial in on. The focus is repeatability across the board. THIS DRILL IS THE BOMB for learning this as it teaches the real key - MUSCLE MEMORY! Muscle memory is the reason the pros, the plus handicappers, the scratch and single digits play so well - it is automatic each time. Yes, bad shots happen but even then they already know what changed immediately after contact. This past week I had to chance to play 2.5 rounds - the half round was with my wife and we had a blast, why? Repeatability - I was focusing on it and was coaching her on it as well. When we are being deliberate in the swing process, i.e. focusing on repeatability instead of rocket balling, we will find more fairways, better "average" distances that tells us which club to use and of course more opportunities for a good score per hole.
Love this Willie, thanks so much for sharing this with everyone
Always enjoy your video tips Danny. Keep up the good work.
Excellent drill Danny, I just watched a old Greg Norman video and his takeaway was exactly like this and he said that was one of the most important aspects for his accuracy. Great lesson. Thank you !!
Daniel Rochester loved watching Greg play, so exciting to watch
You are still the best teacher on the internet! Thanks Danny.
Great analogy about learning a language word for word Danny. Thank you!
You are very welcome Sean
Been hooking, chunking, skinning my irons for years, the worst part of my game. Tried this at Cairns GC on Friday. First attempt with 7 iron was wow, further, higher. Didn't get them all, but focusing on my club pointing at my ball helped me to square the face and my swing angle, like no other tip. Even got a birdie on the 8th. HC is 27
Thank you, Danny
Very nice how in the slow motion you can see the shallowing at the start of the downswing!
Thank you very much!
This is very helpful. Getting feedback is the only thing that helps me improve. Physical feedback. Even watching myself on video doesn’t seem to help. Thank you so much for this.
My pleasure Lisa 😁
My game was really struggling, so took this lesson into the course the other day. Unbelievable result. Didn’t have to do too much, just practiced the movement before each shot. Honestly only hit 2 bad shots all day. Thank you so much Danny.
That’s amazing Andrew, well done and thanks so much for sharing
This drill keeps me connected through the back swing and gets the hips to rotate,not slide,on impact.The key for me is the feeling of the left hip moving back,which gives the club face room to square up at impact.The best instructional videos by far,thanks again.
Really appreciate this, thank you
That's our Danny! Making the game fun and with a purpose. Thanks ....
Thanks for the support Armand 👍
I'll practise tomorrow and I think this drill is very sensible. Thanks a lot
T off today 12.40 Danny I've no time for a practice taking this straight into my game cheers 👍
Go and enjoy your game Mick
Thanks for this vid!! I went out in garage and immediately implemented this drill on the Skytrak setup and I'm hitting the ball much better!!
That’s brilliant, thanks for taking the time to share
@@DanielMaude before this drill, I didn't realize how much I wasn't rotating through the shot.
Absolutely great concept. Thanks I honestly learn more from your videos than I did with in person lessons
Good morning Danny, Thanks for some more great content. I have taken about 15 strokes off my game during lockdown by watching your instruction and demonstrations and of course by practicing.
This trick helped me get more consistency in my swing which was more than any other trick or video out there
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback
Lovely drill Danny. Thank you. I've really been struggling with driver, not being able to consistently hit the ball straight. This drill will take the guessing out of the shot and give me more confidence stepping up to the tee. 👍👍
Your video on how to keep left arm straight was a game changer for me...tried this yesterday and kept topping the ball but it wasn’t aligning stick it was much shorter and wasn’t on the ball line..determined to stick with it..it takes time like you say
Keep it going Aiden, let me know how it goes
@@DanielMaude today was a bit better,I tried holding the grip of the club a bit closer to my waist and started making some contact but still topping the ball alot..does that mean I’m not turning?
Thank you Danny, great excercise helped lower my strokes from 97 to 83. Thanks to your simple education and coaching.
You break it down and explain it very well. Great instruction! Thank you.
Another great drill! I especially like your emphasis on developing the proper feel for the swing rather than achieving proper “positions” in the swing. This drill is perfect to do at home in the backyard with some foam golf balls! One comment/question, though, it seems to me that I start to hit “fat” shots when I get lazy with my footwork and weight shift. I haven’t played much lately,but I did play 2 days ago and had a good front 9, but late in the round on the back 9, I started to hit my irons a bit fat and I realized that my footwork was sloppy. A few quick practice swings concentrating on your “heel-toe” drill got me back on track., but this drill will help me work on hitting my irons crisply and accurately. Still a work in progress, but the trend-line is positive! Many thanks!
Holy crap - I found the video I desperately needed! Thank you! Wish there was a matrix that could match specific swing issues to specific remedy videos ( I know - way too much to ask for) - I can tell you that I would pay for this... maybe an app or on your website. For instance - I would tell it that I want to work on iron face closed at impact .. it would say .. watch these videos in this order ... 22, 66, 75 .. ect). Love your content - hope to make it to your spot on the globe at some point in the future for an in-person lesson - thanks!
Great idea Chris
As usual Dan, great and clear instruction. I shall be practicing this drill at the range tomorrow 🏌️♂️
Enjoy Mark, all the best
Fabulous drill. Well done Danny
Thank you Damien, all the best
This seemed similar to the hybrid lesson I took from you 2 weeks ago, which WORKS! My long game has eliminated the need for most irons. I’m hitting Driver, 5 wood, wedge, putter on most par 4s. Driver, 5 wood, 4 hybrid, putter or wedge on par 5s. I carry my 9 and 7 iron for long bump and run chips if needed. Loving Golf Again.
This is really clever. For a beginner finding ways of getting feedback is really useful
Great to hear Steven, thanks for the feedback
This works great. I tried the David Blair method of swiping with the control area in the top triangle but keeping the control area this drill is seriously improving the consistency.
Yet another great lesson with the alignment stick. Have not yet been able to try on the practice ground but I have used the lesson in my back garden for just short short chips of about 60 feet. After trying with and without the practice stick these short chips were significantly better making my shots straighter and closer to my imaginary flag stick. Thanks very much.
My pleasure Alan, thanks for sharing your results 🙏
I've seen something similar using a broomstick, again helping to get the sequence right. I tend to forget to turn properly and this is a great way to feel the right movement. Thank you!
My pleasure Mark, all the best
@@DanielMaude went to the range today, putting your instructions into practice. Things have definitely improved. Long irons and fairway woods have started to draw and carry alot farther. I was able to really put some steam into my driver and it was going arrow straight. Before I needed to hold back to keep it in the fairway. Every club has been giving me an extra 10-20 yards. I'm even getting a feel for when I've hit something off the heel or off the toe or low on the face. It's so much more fun! Your collection of videos have been terrifically helpful. Thanks so much!
Simple, clear, concise, I can practice this and when courses open again I’ll be ready, thank Danny!
Great, the slowmotion is very helpful! Thanks
Great drill Danny..i like that with irons and way better with driver ..thanks
You bet 👍
Some how i forgot how to strike my irons like this. I started playing again in may after 15 years. I was very comfortable with my irons, but not my drivers. After months of working on my driver swing and having some improvement, I get nervous with my irons.🤣 Thanks for these tips! I hope to break 90 soon!
Good luck, let me know when you do 👊🏻
Just back from the range ...this worked a treat amazing feedback with a bamboo stick....thank you so so much
My pleasure Keith, all the best
Can't wait to try this next time I'm at the range (later today lol).
Between you (feel) and AMG (technical), I've got two favorites to follow, of all the golfers on here. Thanks a million for everything!
Thanks Jonathan appreciate your support 😁
Literally everything you described at the beginning, the frustration, and the confusion in "What am I doing wrong?" "Did I do that correctly?" make me think this is going to be the perfect drill to get me finally hitting my irons better period, off the rough and off the deck (or fairway, whichever you prefer).
Merci beaucoup Danny 👍😻This is one of the best drill . Need to practice every time before playing on the course and it helps a lot 😅
Banyen Kirivong all the very best, have a great weekend
Thank you, thank you. Taking expensive lessons, but your explanation is concise and succinct.
George Blanchard my pleasure George, hopefully this saves you a few $$$
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well put and that was a great simple drill for smoothness and power and all. Wonder instruction. I will practice that tomorrow and let you know.
Looking forward to hearing how it goes Rick
Really like this informative coaching.when trying this when your committed to the rotation of the body it really works if you pause and think about it doesn’t feel right, practicing the drills with my rescue and fairway woods as long as you rotate it works and the cocking of the wrist works thanks Danny and beers up have a great day.
And you Trevor, thanks for taking the time to feedback
Great drill, Danny. The new studio is awesome. After my online video lesson with you yesterday, I had a very brief warm up at the course. I then went bogie, bogie, par, eagle, birdie and par before the lightening alarm forced us off the course. I’d say your analysis of my swing faults was spot on. It is no surprise that my playing partners keep saying ‘Thank you Danny’ after I hit a good shot. Thank you. I’m looking forward to my round this morning.
Amazing Bill, so pleased for you. Thanks so much for taking the time to feedback. Have a great weekend. Pass on my regards to your friends
Another great ,helpful lesson.The practice plan helps me know what are the main points & is invaluable.Many thanks to Danny a wonderful, friendly & gifted coach. Easy to follow & understand.
You are a star Alan, thanks for all the support
You deserve favourable comments.Before I retired I taught physical education so I fully appreciate your excellent coaching.@@DanielMaude
Most practical and repeatable drill I've seen. Thank you!
Thanks Danny. I practiced your beginner driver drill and I hit some great strong shots ... after 5 months. Still just practicing but it was great. This will be my next self coaching practice drill. I have never been a good iron hitter. Good pivot swing again ⛳️ early Sunday practice before any golfers arrive
try this at home, I feel I was able to strike the ball, rotate my body better. The stick definitely gives me feedback, especially when it hits my lead side ha. Can't wait to try it at the range, hopefully it will change the way I strike the ball in the course, too. Thanks Danny!
Love to hear how you get on 👍
Does this drill applies to hybrid and fairway woods, too?
I like this drill and I can take it to the golf course for a pre-game warm up. Great that the video included drivers as well as irons. Will report back later as to its success but it looks good. Nice to see advice centred on accuracy rather than distance. I am beginning to think I should stop hitting it as far as I can, but as accurate as I can. I will work on that. Give up some yards but stay on the fairway.
Good luck Derek
Great drill, I’m a real beginner to the game and struggle to understand most drills but this is perfect
That’s great Sam, welcome to the channel.
Absolutely brilliant. Always appreciate the learnings.
My pleasure Prabal, have a great week
WOW!!!! I broke my right foot the other day sk8boarding and I'm a right handed player. I just went to the soccer field by my house where I practice a lot immediately incorporated this in to my swing and hit shot after shot the most solid shots of my life. Your a genious, some times a little left but id rather be a lil left then right if ya know what I mean! Thankyou from British Columbia Canada. Oh yeah in the dark also cuzz its 2AM here,LOL!
Funny, thanks for taking the time to comment
Brilliant drill, Danny! Finally an additional use for my alignment sticks. Will definitely be giving this drill a workout. As always, thanks for the excellent videos. Hope you have a great weekend as well.
Bill Switzer thank you Bill 👊🏻
Great stuff Danny. I use this myself as I get a bit flicky. It's a great drill.
It’s a great one to help with the feel
Hi Danny, thanks for another great drill. I so look forward to my Saturday morning 'lessons'!
This is a great drill. You're so right about knowing how something feels. A coach can tell you things all day, but if you don't have the feel for the shot it won't work. Can't wait to try this out.
Good luck Peter, enjoy 😁
Great drill. I adore when you give us exercises to train and to improve Danny. Many thanks
More to come Carlos, have a great weekend
Excellent drill, will improve your chipping technique as well!
Yes it will 👍
At club range see university team using this technique. I will try, think it will help me from pushing my drives. Thanks so much. Appreciate clarity, practicality of all your videos, thanks.
My pleasure 👍👊🏻
Good stuff Danny, your tips really help me to improve the game and drop my handicap. Thank you
Fantastic drill! I’ve needed something like this. Thank you Danny 🙏
Hope it helps you out Chad 👊🏻
realy enjoyed these tips, i tend to be upright in my swing, have tried lots of things with no results, thanks danny!
Happy to help John, keep me posted how you get on
Glad I found you Danny this video and all the others I have watched really helped me
Brilliant. Thank you very much Danny.
You are very welcome
I am not certain how many more times I can thank you! Danny your lessons are always good information.
Really appreciate all the feedback and support. Keeps me going 😁
@@DanielMaude I hope you realize just how much good you're doing
Great Tutorial! Just picked up some alignment sticks too, so I'll try it out this week. Thanks!
Danny, what iron are you using in this drill. I absolutely want to try this and see if I am close to what you are showing. I think this drill will be great for my golf buddy.... When he hits his irons, it sounds like he's getting great contact, but, his ball goes dead straight to the right, say.... at 2 o'Clock. I can't tell if it's his grip, the club face is open, or what... It's not a slice, it just goes to the right... 2 o'Clock. I really appreciate all of your videos, your information and the way you relate to us hackers out there trying to get better.
Double check his alignment Michael first and if this is ok then its a path issue
You are truly in the mind of the struggling amateur golfer. Thank you
My pleasure Kevin, all the very best
The best part again is: easy as that... Many parts of the puzzle in this lesson Danny! Thank you, stay healthy! ✌️
And you Rick, hope you are having a great time away playing golf
Pure gold, I needed this so badly.
Hope it helps 👍
This is why you’re No1 in your field. Excellent as usual, mate!
Fantastic training tip !
Thank you, hope it helps