Martin Ayers golf lesson - The Insanity of Swing Mechanics

In this golf lesson with renowned golf coach Martin Ayers, we talk about the insanity behind swing mechanics.
Why does obsessing over getting into correct positions cause issues? Have a watch.
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[charlesking]

You two are such a phenomenal combination- your ability to interpret Martins explanations and sense to lead the chat - this series doesn’t have millions of views must be a pearls before **** scenario

[johnclark]

Excellent .. it's the only time I've ever heard him make sense... Still photography & video analysis. . DESTROYS NATURAL ABILITY..

[steveperry]

a lot of us including me have gotten to not playing golf but playing golf swing it seems.

[JimmyVespe]

People are definitely in this age (non elite golfers mostly) with making a pretty swing, have 2 degrees more shaft lean angle, or a pretty release pattern, but can you take that to the course? Martin is hitting the nail right on the head. But the masses (youtube wannabe teachers and golf junkies) will continue to make the game more and more complicated. Most of those guys can't shoot 70 two days in a row, let alone break 80.

[golftrainingacademy]

hi Martín you are The best man!
i cure my early extensión thanks to you! feeling The spiral, and one motion, do you think ángel Cabrera its a good example of your teories?

[thomasfraser]

I believe people do need to know a little of how their body works in a golf swing. They need to understand that the hands are the radius of the golf club which when applied together actually do a give and take situations. Focusing on specific body parts as they play while they are swinging a club is certainly bad; but knowledge of what our body parts do in a swing is good. There is an infallible swing out there for each of us to discover for ourselves with very basic instructions. Cheers

[saabtech]

Your brain can learn correct movements of certain key elements of the swing, at very slow speed, and starting with chips, and gradually moving up. It is true that when playing the game you should focus on dead aim and playing the game. It should be an athletic motion that you can't think your way through. Like tossing a ball to someone. A good golf teacher will know what to leave alone in a persons swing. Harvey Penick would look at the ball flight and if it was good, and consistent, why would you start messing with "parts" of the motion.

[MrAsh]

It all works around the lead shoulder in counterbalance, full stop

[daniellesoulard]

That's all fine and good Martin but why post a plethora of complex golf instruction videos that cannot be interpreted by most? As you said, it doesn't need to be that complicated, or does it?

[raycayse]

I totally agree with your one swing one spot concept, if you are an OUTWARD swinger. A 20 equalateral triangle Geodesic sphere defines two spheres in one, an inner one and an outer one. The inner one fits snugly within the the straight sides of the 20 triangles, while the outer one is defined by the points of the triangles. Tha ball resides at only ONE of the 20 points; all of the force must occur precisely there in the outward swing. Inward swingers on the other hand have a straight line cord to transfer their angular speed onto the ball.

[spap]

Calling out Mike Weir? He will be having dinner with DJ in April! What about Ben Curtis, Shaun Micheel, Craig Perks. Whatever happens during a professional golfers career not your business. And the guy holding a pen and pad is just your buddy.

[adrianleman]

Common sense approach, instead of complicating something natural.

[douglaswarner]

So give us an idea of what you would do with someone who comes severely over the top.   How would you repair this with no mechanics?

[simonberry]

Is this the "Secret in the Dirt" guy?

[brettdwyer]

There is nothing new under the sun regarding golf instruction. Including this, which I find incomplete and confusing. Ayers says he teaches no movement but yet discusses the feels various movements in the swing produce. I'll pass.

[lobedwonder]

HE JUST CAN'T BRING HIMSELF TO TELL US HOW HE STARTS TO GET THE MOMENTUM....