Comments on: Golf Instruction – No Slide on the Downswing

By: DUPLESSISGOLF

DUPLESSISGOLF — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:09:32 +0000

It does not matter as long as it is more than 50% so you can rotate in your front hip. Just like you were unwinding to throw a ball. You would not throw a ball with more weight on your back foot. To use your body power to hit a golf ball your weight must be slightly forward so you can ROTATE through impact. This also says something about ball position… NEVER IN THE MIDDLE always inside front foot so you catch the ball as you turn into the shot. Ball in the middle makes you flip (weak shot)

By: DUPLESSISGOLF

DUPLESSISGOLF — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:09:32 +0000

A more repeatable, powerful consistent golf swing will not purposely slide or transition (as you say) on the takeaway. The lower body must restrict as the shoulders wind up against it. This creates tork (potential). Winding (not sliding) on the takeaway from top down is athletic and repeatable. It also sets up the sequence for the downswing to unwind from ground up. If you look over the years, the more modern players are sliding less and turning more. Ryder cup! turn players galore!!

By: justjames1111

justjames1111 — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:09:32 +0000

What you call a slide I was taught and Jack Nicklaus called the transition, as did Ben Hogan. So what is the difference between their method which was pretty successful and what you’re describing.
Thanks.

By: MrAdamstevenson

MrAdamstevenson — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:09:32 +0000

This all sounds great and I agree with most of what your saying, though would you not agree it’s more important to talk about posture and creating good angles and balance. you can’t expect a player to swing like you want to without good angles giving them a good chance of coiling and uncoiling like you describe while maintaining connection.

By: woodthorpe1952

woodthorpe1952 — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:09:32 +0000

after watching your video. trying not to slide. and get the feeling of the left shoulder leaving chin on downswing a big improvement!!! AS long as i donot rush and keep head still for afraction longer!

By: DUPLESSISGOLF

DUPLESSISGOLF — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:09:32 +0000

The best way to understand this is for you to setup with a golf club against something (like a chair) as if the chair is the ball. Then…undwind from ground up a little towards the target using all of your body unwinding against the chair. The shaft must be in line with the front arm. Use your knees, hips, torso, chest, shoulders (but not hands). When you find the most powerful position… you are there. I think maybe 60% on front foot so you can still use the back foot to push…Ross

By: secrettogolf

secrettogolf — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:09:32 +0000

What percent of body weight is on the front foot at impact?

By: DUPLESSISGOLF

DUPLESSISGOLF — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:09:32 +0000

The best way to think about the wrists or Grip Pressure in general is… “You do not change your grip pressure at all during the swing” You do, however allow the wrists to hinge naturally due to the inertia from the shoulders turning on the backswing. If you do not actively hinge your wrists, then your wrists will just allow the club to hinge and unhinge squarely every time adn at the right time as you turn.

By: secrettogolf

secrettogolf — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:09:32 +0000

Ross,
Hi,I was wondering if there is any uncocking of the wrists prior to impact to square the club face or will this cause a flip?Sometimes I have done this and hit the ball mile but it is very inconsistent.Please advise.
Thanks
boston George

By: DUPLESSISGOLF

DUPLESSISGOLF — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:09:32 +0000

The main reasons golfers Flip is throwning the club head into the ball with their back hand rather than keeping the hands passive and allowing their turn to impact. If the hands help take the club back (should be shoulders only) they will help on the downswing and generally throw the club head past the handle and the front wrist bends and there is no straight line down the front arm thru the shaft to the ball. Using the hips and your turn for power will over ride the hands. Turn don’t slide.