sneddies

Yes, it looks like you're coming from the outside and in on the downswing. There are a lot of things that could cause it. I've been working on my own over-the-top swing for a bit, so I'm probably not the guy to ask! It also kind of looks like you're trying to "lift" the ball with a very steep follow-trough. Try working on hitting down on the ball, and getting that swing to be less from the outside in. There are a lot of great resources on this forum, check out the videos on "five simple keys"!

It looks like you're swinging a LOT from the outside and in, producing a slice. Look at where your feet, hips and shoulders are aimed and the path your club takes. Not sure where you are aiming. It seems like your shoulders are pointed way left of where your feet are. I'd work on my setup first, squaring the clubface towards the target first and then getting parallel with feet and shoulders. That's a good first step!

Apart from the over-the-top swing, I'm very interested in opinions on my hip movement and weight shift. On the videos, it looks like there is violent action and it almost looks like I'm jumping!

Yeah, it sure does look like it! Thanks for pointing it out. Not sure I follow what you mean with the elbow though.

Hey guys, seems like my first videos got messed up. Can't fix them! Took the camera with me today and recorded some better ones! From straight behind. This one was one of my better drives this session. Really good distance. It felt like down the line, but it looks like it's hit to the left on the vid. Not sure if my aim is off or if the angles are playing tricks on me. Got slow motion. Another swing, a little diagonal. Another good hit. From the front, unfortunately zoomed in. Didn't realize that until I got home. Slow motion too, should show the swing pretty well. 3-wood. Wanted to include this because the 3-wood felt really good today. Every shot was relaxed, and I really like the tempo. Certainly one of my go-to clubs right now. Before these drives were recorded I struggled a bit. What helped was to really relax. When I'm at the top, the initial thought when starting the backswing is to really let the club do the work, almost to the point where I let it fall down. I think this is visible as a slight dip at the top. I also had "stay low and compact" in my head trough the swing and it seemed to help me. I have really good distance nowadays, but I'm working on shaping my ball a little. I hit pretty straight but sometimes it's a slight fade, sometimes a slight draw. With the shot cone in mind, I'd like to work in a draw eventually. The other thing I struggle with is "getting in the zone" where everything clicks. When I'm in it, the driver is my best friend. I guess overall consistency is a good goal for me! From the videos it looks like I have good torque but also a little sway. Let me know what you think, I really appreciate it! / Sneddies (Make sure to select a good quality!)

Why are you screaming? WRITING IN ALL CAPS really comes off as being loud and angry. Didn't read more than the first sentence.

Hi! Looking decent, I'm sure you'll find your way to lower scores quickly. I would start with this (in this order): 1. The grip. Not sure what your left hand looks like, but I'd strengthen the right hand a little. Oldie but goodie: 2. The backswing length. You go a bit beyond parallel at the top of your backswing, and that's not necessary (especially with short irons). You'll see a lot of very good players not coming close to parallel with any irons. A shorter backswing can give you a more focused and controlled swing, I've find that helpful myself. 3. Connected to 2: As you shorten the backswing, you might want to keep the left foot planted on the ground for the same reasons as above. Good luck!

Thanks. Didn't realize there were rules on the title of the thread. Moderators: Feel free to remove/rename this thread. Maybe I'll come back later.

Easy app that measures the distance between two spots. I use often when I feel the drive is worth measuring! Don't know if there's a yard version, but conversion is easy. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gpstapemeasure

Hi! New member here, thought I'd share some videos I had my friend shoot today. Disregard the failed photobomb attempt and the weird clubhead obstruction going on! I have some thoughts of my own of these two after seeing them, but I thought I'd save them to avoid bias. I'd really appreciate any type of feedback! First drive was straight but low, around 220-240 yards carry (into a lateral due to poor aim). Second drive produced a high fade that stopped pretty quickly, but still 275 yards down the line (GPS measured). I usually don't have a problem with distance. I work on getting more consistent off the tee, possibly with a more controlled ball flight I typically mix slight draws with slight fades unintentionally, with the occasional push-slice in there. Thanks!

It'll be uncomfortable, but call him out. The option would be to stop playing with him, don't play if it's not enjoyable. (Also, don't use ALL CAPS, it looks like you're screaming!