Fix This Really Common Downswing Fault With 1 Easy Drill

There are many faults that can cause poor shots, but the one discussed in this video could well be the most common among amateur golfers.

This particular downswing fault causes lack of distance, poor accuracy and poor strikes so certainly something that should be worked on

In this short video I first explain why this often happens and then a drill that can help you eradicate it from your game

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[scotlndr]

Your comment regarding the negative effect of the shoulder pushing and moving over the top was extremely helpful and insightful. Thanks!

[anthonycooper]

I have trawled YouTube for swing tips and this is far and away the best channel i have found Chris, the way you demonstrate and explain each lesson and drill in a way that i can understand as a high handicap golfer is remarkable!

[larrybrown]

Very simple and easy to understand illustration of the role the right arm/shoulder play in the golf swing staying! Anxious to put it into practice to quiet my right shoulder from trying to take over my down swing.

[pohoresky]

Hi Ryan,
Very interesting and informative video that helps me understand what happens to the club face in the one piece takeaway (remains vertical as the body rotates from address to that position at the end of the take away) and what happens to the club face at the top of the backswing (the club face is horizontal to the sky or to the ground depending on your perspective. You say it open 90 degrees to its original position at address. I see it as 180 degrees vis a vis the ground or the sky but that is really saying the same thing. My point is that the club face opens up from its position at the end of the takeaway (done by basically a body/ shoulder movement to the right) and from there the Club face gets to the horizontal position relative to the ground by solely rotating the forearms to reach what in effect would be the top of the backswing. Therefore it would make sense to start the downswing from the top not with the shoulder or body as you so correctly point out as being a most common error (for me too for years), but rather by rotating the arms back to their position at the end of the takeaway. And from there it would be quite OK to engage the body and shoulders to rotate into the ball. Because the shoulders will be still behind you in the slot or delivery position at the end of the takeaway position on the way down, it is Ok to use the shoulders and the body to strike the ball from there
Hope I am making sense.??

[chiefscout]

Have only recently started watching your videos but find them so helpful to visualise what is happening with club path etc. Can now see why some drills have you tuck a towel under the trail elbow and bow your wrist at the top of backswing. Just need to take this to the golf course now. Thanks so much.

[edwardbrown]

Great video Chris..that the first time I understood about the trail elbow lower then your lead shoulder..that makes perfect sense..I wish you could do a full swing really really slow..just to see where the keys point should be..thanks again

[golfnutnz]

Classic Ryan brilliance yet again! Not sure how many have subscribed but I’ve put quite a few golfers down here your way... just hope they don’t learn too much and start beating me out there 😒
Thank you Chris.

[integrito]

Nice Christmas gift video! Only another couple of weeks before the end of lockdown! Weather improving, days getting longer and golf to be played! Appreciate your videos!

[MD-]

Understanding a concept is so important. Thanks for the vid!

[conureron]

It’s funny seeing so many beginners on the range banging balls - who haven’t got the major swing moves down . To me, “banging balls” is about working on that final finesse of timing. A beginner and or high handicapper should be working on the major body moves. I.e. do that first drill Chris shows 90% of the time.

[coreyfleig]

Chris - I hope this cures my tendency to pull. And may I say you are profoundly blessed to be in a beautiful part of your Country. Just gorgeous. Im in Los Angeles - all cement!!!

[adamponting]

Great video Chris, explaining this in the upright position makes it make perfect sense! Keep it up, and thank you

[harleymiki]

Excellent, makes so much sense when you explain what should happen on a vertical plane first then incline to a golf position, I wish more instruction were like this. Great explanation, keep going on the same vein to explain the follow through. Many thanks!
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[flyfish]

Good explanation. Being well into my senior years, getting the consistency is difficult. Still hit ball a decent distance and generally straight but harder to get consistency. Maybe 8 out of 10 swings are good which means 4 or 5 per round not so good leading to missing greens/finding trouble and many times double bogies. Body just is wearing out so work on chipping and putting to compensate. Goal is 9+ out of 10 good swings so your thoughts are a great help. So keep hitting a few every day to develop the memory as I gave up the game for over 20 years.

[jarradkinder]

Thx for the content Chris. Based on video feedback I’m fairly close to keeping my trail arm under my lead but the issue I’m having is at the top of my backswing my head and lead shoulder dive in towards the ball. I can’t seem to find any help with this or even know the cause. It gives me a steeper shaft even though I’m very close to keeping trail arm under lead.

[dougchepil]

Great video. If you have a lesson on release can you post the link. Thanks

[bluemoon]

I get more out of your lessons them anyone else. Thank you .

[jerryanderson]

Great Video Chris, my question to you is would this also relate to the driver swing as well?

[markstevens]

Great video, been playing a lot of years, so easy to forget about the release of the club 👍

[Chris_Traynor]

Thanks for a really helpful vid. Despite having played for a while I lapse back into this way too easily. I love when you show the movements upright for clarity. I'm not sure if this is possible but I would love to see a modified version of this drill where you came slightly off plane to emphasise the feel of these movements when momentum is added. Although this simplifies the swing greatly, I find this type of drill makes me too laid off because it bleeds through to my in-posture swing. i.e i get used to the upright swing feeling and when i swing in posture my hands recreate that same feeling thereby making me laid off with flat shoulders. It would be great to know a good way of getting around this and could make a great follow-up video. Just an idea if you're interested? I'm sure I can't be the only one. :D