RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Bobby; do you have a drill that will help me "fire the right side" to start the downswing? Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you
Roland
Asked by Roland Ryan on 2006-11-21 12:29:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Bobby

I watched the video lesson where you talked about the left hip turning around your body on the downswing when using the driver. Is this same movement done with irons? I've been struggling with good contact with my irons. I think my shoulder turn is too flat. How do I get a slightly steeper shoulder turn and how does that relate to the turn of the left hip. Also, in regard to the straightening of the right arm on the downswing, does the straightening occur sooner or later with the driver compared with irons...sooner or later with irons compared to the driver?

Thanks

Bill
Asked by Bill Ketcham on 2007-02-25 05:34:00

RE: Advise

QUESTION:
Hi David

I have tried introducing some aspects of the simple golf swing into my game. I have stuck with the set up of bending over at the hips to address the ball. I have tried to use the swing but find it did nothing for my game and have since gone back to my old swing…….basically I have had a bad 6 weeks of golf since trying to introduce the simple golf swing into my current game, and my confidence has dropped to an all time low. In one round alone I had every fault you could think of, scalf, topping, slicing etc all appeared during the round.

At the moment I do not feel I am hitting through the ball, and not following through, I seem to be hitting the ground a lot before the ball…..basically not going too well at the moment.

Any suggestions on what I can work on.

My handicap at the club is officially 25, but through the summer last year I was averaging 18, and had rounds of 9 and 13 over, now it is up in the 30's.

Please advise.

Regards,
Peter
Asked by pgriffiths on 2007-01-08 02:17:00

RE: Easily Add 20 Yards to your Irons

QUESTION:
Does starting the down swing with the arms contradict your theory of staying connected and keeping the triangle throughout the entire swing? Is your advice similar to the thought of keeping your back to the target as long as possible? The "Simple Swing" is getting complicated.

Art
Asked by ABZERBACH on 2007-02-20 11:01:00

RE: RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Thanks for your email.

The problem is that when I feel like I am aiming left, I actually hit it left. However, I am not aiming left I am aiming straight. As I am used to aiming right and pulling the ball onto target, I am now aiming straight and pulling the ball left of the target.

I don't know what the feeling should be on my down swing, as I am so used to pulling the ball. Can you recommend any drills I can practice to stop myself from doing this?

Thanks
Kev
Asked by kdpark1984 on 2006-08-02 04:02:00

RE: Generate More Power at Setup

QUESTION:
Dear David,
Thank you for the simple swing theory. I have reduced my handicap from 8.4 to 6.7 in last two months. I attribute to more constant tee and approach shots that I learned from your instructions.

I am currently experiencing a problem, and wonder if you have any suggestions. I am left handed and one or twice a round I will block a shot to the left? My normal flight shot is left to right (hook) but this block or push is normally straight? Any thoughts or ideas to eliminate?
Thanks, Michael
Asked by mike cole on 2006-08-01 07:04:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
I guess lesson #4 is where my problem lies. I never can get myself to finish the shot, I seem to be hitting at the ball and not through the ball to finish. Do you have any drills that would change the way I approach the ball to hit to a finish? All the shots end up in the right ruff.

Sonny
Asked by SEmmordino on 2006-07-30 07:14:00

RE: Special Welcome from The Simple Golf Swing Team

QUESTION:
David,

Thank you for the ongoing mails and updates, they're really helpful. One thing I am struggling with is the rotation of left wrist on to the right (I'm left-handed) at impact. Turning the left wrist would also turn the club head, in my own mind I'm finding it hard to reconcile this. Can you give me some more insight as to why this does not happen?

Regards,
Philip
Asked by philmyers on 2006-09-27 05:25:00

RE: How to Hit a Draw

QUESTION:
I have the right swing plain (inside to outside) bought the book and has changed my ball flight dramatically!! But sometimes I don't get the club head around to square!! It seems to fly straight to the right!! Is it the club head not getting back to square?!! But I'm afraid that when it goes that far out that it won't come back!!!! helppppppppp!!!!!
Rick Jennings
Asked by tkdatmor on 2006-09-28 15:16:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Bobby; do you have a drill that will help me "fire the right side” to start the downswing? Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you
Roland
Asked by Roland Ryan on 2006-11-21 12:29:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby

I have received the new DVD it looks great, but I have one question. I can come to the right position on the back swing and down again but with no power. I do not know when to apply the power. When I do it late in the down swing I miss the ball or lose control of my body. Do I use my trailing arm to give it the last power?

Thank you in advance.
Asked by Peter Siggaard on 2006-12-06 14:55:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Bobby

I watched the video lesson where you talked about the left hip turning around your body on the downswing when using the driver. Is this same movement done with iron? I've been struggling with good contact with my irons. I think my shoulder turn is too flat. How do I get a slightly steeper shoulder turn and how does that relate to the turn of the left hip? Also in regard to the straightening of the right arm on the downswing, does the straightening occur sooner or later with the driver compared with irons...sooner or later with irons compared to the driver?

Thanks
Bill
Asked by Bill Ketcham on 2007-02-25 17:34:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,

I am an 18 handicapper. I can play better off course. I would like your advice. When I start my downswing, my right side all of a sudden becomes very active. My right hand takes over and the right hand is actually over the left at impact not square to the target. Please tell me some drills to cure this. I'll be more than grateful.

Ietazaz
Asked by Ietazaz Shahrukh on 2006-09-17 08:35:00

RE: The Simple Golf Swing - Setup Chapter

QUESTION:
Dave,

I have purchased your book, and am trying to figure out how this swing is different from a conventional swing? My biggest issue seems to be casting with my right shoulder as the first move. How can I break myself of this? Do I need to think about the wrist turnover or does this happen naturally?

I have not been able to hit the range yet, but I think today is the day.

Thanks,

Dan Summers
Asked by Dan Summers on 2006-08-14 11:43:00

RE: Here's an easy way to Add 20 Yards

QUESTION:
HOW DO YOU START TO PULL DOWN WITH YOUR ARMS FIRST?

FORREST
Asked by Forrest Caulder on 2007-01-01 13:42:00

RE: Hitting Down

QUESTION:
First, I take this time to thank you for the pure swing DVD I purchased. It has helped my game tremendously. However I am still faced with another concept I don't understand. Could you please explain the concept of hitting down on the ball? I am 54 years old and have only been playing golf for about two years. Any assistance you can give me is much appreciated.

Ron Carroll
Asked by Ronald Carroll on 2006-10-05 18:40:00

RE: Here's an Easy Way to Add 20 Yards

QUESTION:
Hi David

Thank you for the tip but to get the club path you must have your right hip out of the way which is called a hitting motion.

I have been turning before I bring the club down to impact. How can I fix my problem???
Asked by jason waters on 2007-02-04 17:13:00

RE: Bunker Play

QUESTION:
David,

I have been reading your notes & doing my best to put the practice into play, which I must say in a few short weeks I can see the difference, I am still having the odd disaster holes, but I will work on that.

I am having a problem falling onto my back leg (right leg), is there any drill or tip that you have that might help me with this

Kevin Billinghurst
Asked by KBillinghurst on 2006-10-31 13:20:00

RE: Golf tips wanted

QUESTION:
How do I get more club head speed in the last part of the down swing just before the ball is struck?

Thank you for your answer....
Asked by jeraldbaker on 2006-09-26 10:58:00

RE: Question for Bobby --wrist cocking

QUESTION:
I received the upgraded DVD's -- great, really good quality.

I would very much appreciate it if you would kindly advise me as to the following question:

At what point does one deliberately cock the left wrist & hinge the right wrist back (waiter tray mode) during the backswing, and do you then hold this wrist position into the impact zone while the right arm is gradually straightening during the downswing? Or is it, forget about wrist cocking, just let it happen naturally?

Thank you

John Angus
BC Canada
Asked by JWA on 2006-12-13 12:35:00

RE: Staying Connected

QUESTION:
David,

I'm 63 and my flexibility is only fair, about 75 degrees. QUESTION #1 - Should I continue to move my arms back "a little" even after my shoulders stop, or do I stop my arms when my shoulders stop?

I'm right handed with a tendency to fade, not slice. For example, my drive would come to rest less than 15 yards right of center --- bad, but not awful. But if I start my downswing with my arms, I hit a really straight ball. The problem is it definitely feels like an arm-swing - i.e. very straight but not as powerful. QUESTION #2 - Does it sound like I'm over-doing the arm-swing (delaying the body turn too long), or is the loss of power the cost of hitting it straight?

Thank you, Sonny.
Asked by Althouse13 on 2007-01-29 10:26:00

RE: How "The Simple Golf Swing" Will Lower Your Score

QUESTION:
Thanks again for your tips.
I have a question about my hybrid irons. I tend to pull them to the left most of the time. Is there a simple correction?

Thanks
Ron
Asked by Ron KOTTKE on 2007-04-07 12:40:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
Bobby I really enjoy your tips and have been working on a couple to help my game. My biggest problem is with my down swing & coming over the top causing the ball to start out left and turning to the right. I have a hard time with the woods. But the irons will go straight left without any fade to them. Do you have a drill or swing thought I can use to start correcting this? I have been struggling with this for a year.

Thanks,
Dale
Asked by Dercole, Dale on 2007-04-11 09:28:00

RE: Downswing

QUESTION:
I am hitting the ground behind the ball on my downswing. Any fixes?

Regards,
Cleveland
Asked by Cleveland R Gamage on 2007-04-15 10:45:00

RE: question#1

QUESTION:
On the downswing, what is the first move... is it your left hip or the arms dropping or....??? I've read Hogan's book and the whole thing has become a bit confusing actually. On the backswing.... what actually starts the club back? Is it your hands? The turning of the hips? One piece takeaway? Can you describe this as well; what does the right hand do at impact? The club head is not actually released until after impact - correct? Man - you were right when you said that you can't think about all this stuff once the club is in the right position at the top of your backswing; I liked your drill with your feet together and swinging the club; this really gives you the turning feeling.... Give me a few of your thoughts... thx, rh
Asked by Roy Hinojosa on 2007-04-14 18:07:00