Actively trying to release the club through impact is NOT reliable. It causes the body to stop turning to support the throw. It cuts the radius of the swing in half while decelerating the club head. It also adds cut or draw (you may not want) to almost every shot because the face is either opening or closing.
Yes, the club will eventually release, but not into the ball by the hands… it releases later in the swing naturally when you have finished turning. This natural release occurs when grip pressure is kept constant during the swing. When using the Large Muscles, the body does not stop unwinding, to let the club pass and overtake the body rotation. THE BODY TURN BRINGS THE CLUB AROUND, THE CLUB DOES NOT BRING THE BODY AROUND.
Since this golf swing does not rely on throwing or flipping to hit the ball, the face is always square. The shaft is always in the correct position, leading the club face for a solid shot. The whole body traps the ball and is much more reliable. There is no need for timing, because a correct wind up produces the correct reliable, automatic downswing. You will learn more watching the Lesson Videos.
Here is another Sample Video (1 per Category) The Setup – Sample Video
For many years I played with two thoughts, turn my shoulders, especially the left, on the back swing and then clear my left hip to create the downswing. This created a lot of power and gave me reasonable consistent. Recently I’ve become very inconsistent with many snap hooks and a varity of other poor shots. I think the problem is the weight shift or lack of it. I can’t seem to get in a good position on the back swing from which to make
A good move with my left hip.
The feeling you have is a very common issue based on traditional instruction that suggests to “Load up the Back Side” or shift your weight! This move has no benefits and only causes problems. It is pretty hard to hit the middle of the club face when your “Center” is moving all over. In your case you slide to the back, then get “Stuck” because to unwind athletically you need to have more than 50% of your weight on the front foot… so you will need to “slide” back to the front foot before you can even start to turn your hips.
The easy out for this is to setup with 60% of your weight on the front foot and keep it there as you windup from top down (Shoulders first) on the backswing, then since your weight is still on the front foot you can just unwind on the downswing… much more powerful and repeatable. Eliminates any sliding that had no benefits to begin with.
I am a 70 plus senior, switched from conventional to NATURAL GOLF 8 YEARS AGO
handicap went from 17 to 30 plus, switch back to rotational method last year with u8
lessons, I am in good shape for my age, pretty fluid but cant get my hands to be passive
in the takeaway, Also read Davis Love’s book on keeping the hands relaxed so I feel
the club, have tendency to grip too tightly with left hand, I was left handed in first grade but teacher changed me.
can you help
pLEASE ADVISE COST, ETC.
There are a couple of different ways I can help you. The easiest is to send me a couple of your swings on video (Click here).. that way I am not speculating what your issues might be. Or you can explain your misses and shortcomings on the course and I can offer advice or insight as to why and how to fix. This second option is not as expedient but can help over a period of time. 3/4 of the battle, in my opinion is setup and ball position… and most golfers (even may pros) do not setup athletically, in balance, or play the ball in a position, that they can use the Large Muscles, like throwing a ball… the golf swing I teach is that easy. My method has very few moving parts and is very repeatable.
Learning to keep a constant grip pressure first takes an awareness of your grip pressure, during the entire swing. Then with a little practice, the Large Muscles (shoulders & hips) will take over and control the turn without the hands disrupting. In other words, Large Muscles dominating, that will keep your hands in check. If you are not setup correctly or actively try to lift or hinge with the hands, the Large Muscles will stop and let the hands take over. I’m really glad you stopped by Gerald. I know I can help you. I would prefer you send your swing videos, than just purchase the online lessons so I can dial in specifically… Ross