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L010. Good Flip vs Bad Flip

In this video, “Good Flip vs Bad Flip”…

You’ll discover how to add tons of distance to your drives.

We’ve all been told that flipping the club is the worst thing you can do in the swing because you’ll lose your lag and distance.

That is correct…

But did you know that there’s a good kind of flip?

This good flip will get you more distance.

In the first part of the video, you’ll learn what’s happening with your wrists when you swing with a bad flip.

The right wrist is flat at impact with little power.

A good flip is when the right wrist is bent and releases (or flips) fully past impact.

Watch now to learn how to avoid burning up your lag early with a bad flip…

And discover what it feels like to hit it dead solid!

S007. How High Should You Tee the Golf Ball?

How high should you tee the golf ball?

I’m often asked this question and there’s a short answer to this…

Ideally, you want to tee the ball to be even with the top of the driver face.

But does it really matter much how you tee up the ball?

Does it affect your distance?

Yes!

If you tee it up correctly, you can add 15 yards to your drives.

Let me explain…

To get more distance on your drives, you want to make contact with a high launch angle with less spin.

The loft on your driver face is lower on the bottom of the face.

So when you make contact low on the face, the launch will be lower (less distance).

You’ll also get more spin with when you hit it low on the clubface, due to the gear effect.

Making contact higher up the clubface will help you hit with a higher launch angle (good) and lower spin (also good).

Simply changing the tee height can add tons of distance to your drives.

Watch this video now to discover exactly how high you should tee up your ball!

CD008. One Piece Takeaway in Golf | Crazy Detail

In this video, you’ll discover how to swing with a one piece takeaway in golf.

This is a very detailed video to help you develop a great takeaway.

I’m often asked…

“How do I make the perfect takeaway?”

Well, your takeaway doesn’t have to be perfect…

But it’s important to get a good start to the swing so you’ll be in a good position for the rest of your swing.

First, you’ll see a demonstration of a common takeaway mistake: dragging the club way to the inside.

This will put you in a bad place from the start.

You’ll have to make all sorts of compensations to get the club in a good spot at the top of you swing.

Another common mistake…

Picking the club up quickly without rotating the upper body.

This causes the club to rise up way outside, and again, requires other compensations to reroute the club and put it on a good plane.

Here are some tips to make a good takeaway…

Concentrate on syncing up your body and arms in the takeaway so you can avoid jerking the club back.

Keep your right arm straight (but relaxed) and let your upper body rotate back.

Also, make sure you shift your weight back slightly, pushing into the ground.

Next, you’ll learn how much club head angle matters in the takeaway.

Some pros have the club facing straight up while others like to have the club head angle match the spine angle.

I’ll show you why it really doesn’t matter much because the club head angle will change at the top of your swing.

Watch this video now to learn the common takeaway mistakes…

And discover the simple moves that’ll help you start your swing with a great one piece takeaway in golf!

5002. Get More Distance over 50 | Secret in the Hips!

In this video, “Get More Distance over 50 | Secret in the Hips!”…

You’ll learn key drills to increase your mobility so you can make a powerful full turn.

Many older golfers struggle to make a full turn.

Hey, I hear you…

I’m under 50, and I’m not nearly as flexible as I was 20 years ago.

But the good news is that I’ve worked with hundreds of older golfers and guess what?

With a little bit of work you can increase your flexibility AND make a full turn in your swing!

First, let’s test your current mobility.

As you’ll see in the video, stand up straight with your hands out…

And rotate your arms and hips to see how far you can rotate back and forward.

You should be able to rotate at least 90 degrees back.

This may seem impossible, but the key is to allow your hips to rotate back as well.

Why is this test important?

It’s to prove that you can make a full turn.

Let me explain…

After years (or even decades) of playing golf, it’s common to develop bad swing habits and just think that you can’t make a full turn.

Or maybe you previously heard instruction that suggests that you shouldn’t rotate your hips in the backswing.

Once you know that you can get your shoulders to rotate 90 degrees standing straight up…

…then you should be able to do it in your swing as well.

Next in the video, you’ll get some great stretches to help you strengthen your core and help you prevent injuries.

Watch this video now to make a full turn and get more distance over 50!

SH017. How to Chip from the Collar in Golf

In this video, you’ll learn how to chip from the collar in golf.

Hitting from the collar can cause all sorts of frustration.

It’s sort of a cruel joke to see your ball with a big clump of grass just behind it.

So what do you do?

Break out your iron?

Or maybe you think your putter or hybrid will do better?

Kick it while your buddies aren’t looking? 😉

In the video, you’ll get some great tips to hit from the collar using 3 different clubs.

Putter from the collar

The putter is typically the easiest to hit except when the grass is higher than the face (like from the collar).

In this situation, the grass will get stuck between the face and the ball and will cause an inconsistent roll.

So avoid the putter when the grass is higher than the putter face.

However, stick with the putter if the grass is around half the height of the putter face or lower.

In that case, you can hit a good, albeit thin, putt to the pin.

9 iron from the collar

When the grass is too high for your putter, break out your 9 iron.

Get a little closer to the ball and stand the club up a bit.

The heel of the club will rise and will help allow the club to travel through the grass with less resistance.

With a little forward shaft lean, use a stroke that’s similar to a putting stroke.

Hybrid from the collar

Using your hybrid can be a great option.

However, I find that the ball tends to come out too hot and is difficult to control.

With the hybrid, use the same stroke that was previously described with the 9 iron.

Here’s the order of how I like to play from the collar…

  1. Putter: use the putter when the grass isn’t higher than the putter face,
  2. 9 iron: this is good in higher grass, and
  3. hybrid: easy to hit a solid shot, but it comes out hot so be careful.

Note that personal preference does come into play with this analysis.

So make sure you go out and test the ideas for yourself.

Watch this video now to discover how to chip from the collar in golf…

And get some great tips for your stroke so you can hit consistent chips!

G036. Golf Strategy | Plan to Make More Birdies

In this golf strategy video, you’ll learn some great tips for making more birdies.

It starts with a plan.

As you approach your shot…

Take a few moments to play out the different scenarios in your head.

In the video, you’ll see how I take on a mid-range par 3 that has a bunker on the left front…

And out of bounds long left.

Now, the most common advice would sound something like this…

“Hit it to the center of the green and take your par.”

Does that sound right?

If so, when should you go for it?

I mean, there’s almost always some sort of danger for each hole…

…whether it be water, a bunker, or out of bounds.

In the video, you’ll learn a great process to help you determine when to go for it…

And when not to.

Here’s a quick summary to help reinforce what you’ll learn in the video…

Shorter shots (within 140 yards): be aggressive and go for the pin unless the pin location is truly crazy like 10 feet away from the water.

Mid-range shots (140 to 180 yards): this is where it starts to get interesting. If you’re a low handicap player, then go for the pin. Again, reconsider if there’s a crazy pin location.

Longer shots (over 180 yards): this is where it makes sense to be more conservative and to do your best to just hit the ball safely onto the green. The stats reveal that your dispersion at these distances increases to the point were the risk starts to get nutty. Even if you’re a great golfer, err on the safe side.

Also, in the video, you’ll learn when to fade or draw the ball…

And you’ll get some tips on when you should alter your shot trajectory.

Watch this video now to learn my golf strategy to get more birdies!

CD007. Golf Swing Posture in Crazy Detail

In this video, you’ll learn about your golf swing posture in crazy detail.

You’ll get answers to questions such as…

When do you stay in your posture?

How much do you bend forward?

And…

How does your posture change throughout the golf swing?

There are 2 basic posture moves to focus on in your swing…

And this video will help you nail your posture for solid, consistent golf shots.

Flexion

This is when you create a sharp angle between your upper legs and torso.

Essentially this refers to you bending over a bit and bending the knees during your setup.

Later in the swing, you begin to stand up which is extension.

Note that you don’t want early extension or getting out of your posture too soon.

Side bend

If you stay in posture through contact, you’ll need side bend to the right.

In the video, I demonstrate how much flexion, extension, and side bend that you want.

There’s no exact rule for how much flexion you need, but you’ll get some general tips in the video.

Watch this video now to learn about your posture in the golf swing.

Get the details you need for making more consistent contact with your shots!

SH016. Stop Your Chipping Yips

In this video, you’ll learn how to stop your chipping yips.

Ugh, the yips.

Talk about frustrating.

It doesn’t get any worse than to get the yips and have your confidence plummet to zero.

The good news is that in this video, you’ll get some great tips to combat the yips.

Before you get started, know that anyone can get the yips…

Even Tiger Woods struggled with the yips!

You’re definitely not alone.

So, what causes the yips…

It’s likely due to your technique.

Many golfers tend to place the ball way back in the stance.

And they also tend to put the ball further and further back in the stance if there are any problems.

Don’t do that!

That creates a severe negative angle of attack that increases the likelihood of mishitting or even chunking the ball.

Work on 2 things to fix your yips…

First, put the ball farther up in your stance than you normally would.

This will help you come in at a more flatter angle and reduce your mishits.

Second, as you come through the shot, let your hips rotate towards the target.

This reduces the amount of effort you’ll need with your arms and hands.

Remember: chips aren’t putts, so allowing your hips to rotate through is just fine.

These 2 recommendations will help you hit consistent chips.

Watch this video now to stop your chipping yips once and for all!

G035. Golf Swing Made Simple!

In this video, “Golf Swing Made Simple!”…

You’ll find out what you need to work on to…

Improve quickly while putting in the least amount of work as you reasonably can.

Too good to be true?

It sure does sound like it’s to good to be true, but it’s not.

If you focus on what’s discussed in this video, you can make big improvements in less time.

Let me explain…

There are a few major moves in the swing that make or break your swing.

On the flip side, there are tons of moves in the swing that aren’t worth obsessing over because, for the most part, they don’t matter.

The key is to work hard and spend the majority of your time on the few major moves and forget the rest.

So, what are the key moves?

Here’s a quick list (more info in the video)…

  1. Stable spine angle. This is key for consistency.
  2. Build lag in your swing. This will help you whip the club through with tons of club head speed.
  3. “Compression Line”… your ankle, hip, and shoulder all lined up and stacked in a straight line (slightly tilted) at impact.
  4. “Straight Line Release”…Release your built up power all the way through impact.
  5. “Power Turn”…For distance, let your hips and shoulders rotate fully back and make a massive turn all the way through.

Those are the top 5 fundamentals for a great swing.

But there’s a close #6…

It’s what I call “The Move.”

This refers to shallowing out the club in the downswing which is key for creating momentum in the swing.

Near the end of the video, you’ll get some great tips on how to practice so what you learn sticks.

Watch this video now to discover the few swing moves that really matter and enjoy the golf swing made simple!

S006. Where Should Your Eyes Focus in the Golf Swing?

In this video, “Where Should Your Eyes Focus in the Golf Swing?”…

You’ll learn great tips to maintain focus on your shots.

It happens to all of us…

Your mind wanders off just before you’re about to hit the ball.

Terrible timing right?

It’s amazing how small, random, insignificant thoughts can break concentration.

So what should you focus on?

In this video, you’ll find out.

You’ll learn a great visualization tip to keep your mind focused on the shot…

And you’ll learn what part of the ball to focus on for different shot shapes.

Watch now to maintain your focus…

And avoid the frustrating mishits that happen simply from letting your mind wander!