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Just did the same and fully agree, very good analysis.

Just wait until you add in the crispy KFC with a side of mashed potatoes, Corey!....😂 Enjoy! Tom

Thanks Greg, I'm glad you enjoyed this video - and that it's bearing good fruit for your golf game! Correct, that top of backswing position is what sets up a powerful downswing.

I truly appreciate your kind words, Lucas, and I'm very glad to have you onboard as a subscriber!! While Mr. Hogan pre-dates the swing name "Stack and Tilt" - and though he would not be considered "textbook" S&T because he had that brief shift in pressure to his rear leg before getting into his front side at the top of his backswing - the majority of his swing contains so many great elements that we can all benefit from and which also fit perfectly within the realm of S&T! Did Mr. Hogan tilt, turn, and extend while maintaining his swing center? Yes. Did his lead arm match his tilted shoulder plane at the top of the backswing, signifying no independent lifting of the arms? Yes. Did he take his hands in deep to access the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum"? Yes. Aside from the brief temporary shift of pressure into his trail side at the start of his swing, was his weight otherwise forward throughout as evidenced by his bending front leg and straightening trail leg? Yes. Did his motion facilitate an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn to promote another 45 degrees of effortless tilted shoulder turn (for a full 90 degrees)? Yes. And that post-accident swing won Majors!! Could there then be any greater testimonial to the power, consistency, and body-friendly longevity of this swing method that enabled Mr. Hogan to compete - and win - at the game's highest level after sustaining such devastating injuries?? Thanks again, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive "Crispier Than KFC Club" KZfaq channel members' content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there!!

That's fantastic, Tom!! Congrats to your friend and thanks so much for sharing!! Tom

That is *AWESOME!!* Well done, and thanks for sharing your success!! Keep it magical, keep it crispy! Tom

Always unscripted - 100% of the time. If that grapefruit comment isn't proof of that, then I don't know what is....😆 Cheers! TS

I appreciate your kind words, Justin!! Mr. Hogan is recognized by many as being the greatest ball striker of all time, and yes - he certainly did make great contributions to the world of golf instruction and remains popular in that realm today. There's a lot of great information in that "Five Lessons" book, but there have also been many misinterpretations that have led numerous golfers - and their ball flight - astray. I do my best to take what Mr. Hogan conveys in the book as his "feels", apply it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translate it into something we all - including myself - can learn well from. If we get Hogan right there is tremendous and timeless instructional value to be garnered!! Thanks again, and keep up the great work!! Tom

Another thing to add to this... I tried a squatting method for drives and holy shit haha. I banged one about 370 and hit the ball collector at the range. The guy came up after and asked "did someone from here hit the cart?" haha... he thought it was someone from fairway 6. HOWEVER. It is not consistent. It would be more for a long drive comp. or something of that nature. Cause it moves your head up and down, relying heavily on eye hand coordination.

*AWESOME!!!* Congrats on your success and victory!! And yes - we should first default to checking our setup before considering any kind of swing intervention. We all fall into the trap of getting too comfortable, and we then begin to take our grip, stance, posture, alignment, ball position, etc. for granted, but without proper attention these things do tend to creep on us over time. 90% of the result is predetermined before we even take the club back, yet I've seen so many folks make a mess out of an already sound swing because they overlooked or did not consider the foundational elements of the setup. Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and keep having a blast out there playing your best golf!! TS

Thanks Gerard - I'm glad this Hogan analysis resonated well with you!! TS

Thanks, @aviatorAW - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode!! Active legs are okay in terms of their supporting the swing's tilting, turning, extending, and weight forward motions (the bending of the front leg and straightening of the trail leg in the backswing, for example). What we don't want is any shifting or swaying action. Cheers! Tom

I appreciate your thoughtful and detailed analysis. Stack and Tilt is a model of the golf swing based on data from the best golf ball strikers. For this reason, someone can be doing Stack and Tilt without even knowing that they're doing it. This is because there are basic requirements that must be met to hit a golf ball consistently on the center of the clubface with the club bottoming out in the same place every time on the ground. There are also requirements necessary to add power to the golf swing without sacrificing accuracy. Stack and Tilt determined based on a study of the best golfers of all time that they all had 3 things in common (the 3 main golf fundamentals): 1. Hit the ground in the same spot every time (consistent crispy contact) 2. Have enough power to play the golf course well (POWER) 3. Be able to have a predictable curve (accuracy). A golfer MUST be able to do those 3 things to be good at golf. Stack and Tilt is a system and a model for accomplishing these fundamentals incredibly well. As far as tour players - past and present - using 100% of it, 99% of it, 97% of it, or 78% of the system, it doesn't really matter because they're ALL doing it to some extent. Those 3 fundamentals never change. So, with regard to Mr. Hogan, did he tilt, turn, and extend while maintaining his swing center? Yes. Did his lead arm match his tilted shoulder plane at the top of the backswing, signifying no independent lifting of the arms? Yes. Did he take his hands in deep to access the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum"? Yes. Did his motion facilitate an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn to promote another 45 degrees of effortless tilted shoulder turn (for a full 90 degrees)? Yes. Thus, we can call it what we want or don't call it what we don't want - but the bottom line is that this is what Mr. Hogan did, and it just happens that these same swing elements are shared with The Golfing Machine and Stack & Tilt, and we can all benefit from incorporating them into our respective swings! Cheers! Tom

@@SagutoGolf Those of us deep in the Hogan world have zero debate because everything is literally on film and that footage has been studied to the greatest length. You can't make claims without detail footage to back up your claim. When step into the Hogan world you need to be evidence based. Please breakdown some driver footage of Hogan piece by piece showing exactly where he is stack and tilt. I look forward to your detailed analysis. For those of you who want a detailed breakdown right away please check out Craig Hanson's and Wayne Defrancesco's channels. They have truly pioneered analysis of Hogan's swing. Please remember never listen to anyone that doesn't do a complete and detailed breakdown Hogan's swing when making claims

You got it, David!!

Thanks for your kind words, Jay! Mr. Hogan is recognized by many as being the greatest ball striker of all time, and yes - he certainly did make great contributions to the world of golf instruction and remains popular in that realm today. Of particular noteworthiness in this regard is his "Five Lessons" that you are likely referring to. There's a lot of great information in that book, but there have also been many misinterpretations that have led numerous golfers - and their ball flight - astray. I do my best to take what Mr. Hogan conveys in the book as his "feels", apply it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translate it into something we all - including myself - can learn well from. If we get Hogan right there is tremendous and timeless instructional value to be garnered!! Cheers! Tom

I have been trying to play golf the Hogan way for thirty years it works it's the best way for us amateurs to play we don't have the magic moves the pros have for me when my swing starts going bad it's because my right elbow starts to to fly and I start casting along with swaying off the ball .Hogan best golfer to ever live enetered only sixteen majors win nine.

Thanks George - I appreciate that and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content!! Tom

I'm glad you enjoyed the episode, Bernhard, and I am thrilled to learn that you have enrolled in the online school!! As a S&T fan I am confident you will find that the school's courses, lessons, and drills provide an excellent means of learning the swing in a simplified manner. Hopefully you will also make good use of the Indoor Training Program during the current lockdown so you'll be ready to hit the ground running when things open up again in the UK! Thanks for your kind words and support!! Tom

@@SagutoGolf Saguto online golf school is worth every penny!

I'm glad you enjoyed this Hogan episode, Robert, and thanks for your kind words regarding the online school!! I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate you recognizing that and taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop"!! Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom

Yep - the roots of this swing can be clearly traced to Mr. Kelly's brilliant work. Thanks for your kind words and support, Scott!! Tom

My pleasure - I'm glad to know that this helped!! Tom

I appreciate your kind words, Gregory, and I'm thrilled to learn of your enthusiasm to get out there and try this! Here's a collaborative episode with Eric Cogorno in which he offers a chipping tip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nb9pnLqKl7uaqZc.html Beyond that, the vast majority of my short game content is in the online school. I look forward to seeing you there whenever you are ready. Have fun out there (once the winter stuff clears)!! TS

That's some sweet sauce, Teddy Z - it sounds like you've got this swing thing nailed down quite well! Your game is now a buffet of Golden Extra Crispiness being served hot all day long!! Congrats on your personal best front 9; looking forward to hearing about your lowest 18-hole score real soon!! Thanks for the great update!! Tom

You got that right, Larry!! I see it every day!! Send 'em my way after you've taken enough of their money!! Tom

@Marc-Andre Sabourin - I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction has benefited your game to such an extent!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it. Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom

I appreciate your support, Richard, and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content! Mr. Hogan was not "textbook" Stack & Tilt because he had a brief shift in pressure to his rear leg before getting into his front side at the top of his backswing, but beyond that the majority of his swing contains so many great elements that we can all benefit from and which also fit perfectly within the realm of S&T! Stack and Tilt is a golf swing system based on data from the best golf ball strikers, and of course Mr. Hogan is among those at the top of the list. For this reason, someone can be embracing key S&T elements without being aware of it. This is because there are basic requirements that must be met to hit a golf ball consistently on the center of the clubface. There are also components necessary to add power to the golf swing without sacrificing accuracy. Based on a study of the best golfers of all time, it was concluded that they all had 3 things in common (the 3 main golf fundamentals): 1. Hit the ground in the same spot every time (consistently crispy contact) 2. Have enough power to play the golf course well (distance) 3. Be able to have a predictable curve (accuracy). A player MUST be able to do these three non-negotiables in order to truly be good at golf, and Stack and Tilt provides a road map for accomplishing them incredibly well in a low-maintenance and body-friendly manner. Those 3 fundamentals never change! Thanks! Tom

@S. Beasley, Thanks for citing and analyzing the documented/illustrated proof from Mr. Hogan's book! Mr. Hogan timelessly delivers phenomenal instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied instruction - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I'm doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness by taking what Mr. Hogan conveys in the “Five Lessons” book as his "feels", applying it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translating it into something we all - including myself - can learn well from. Because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!! Mr. Hogan was not "textbook" Stack & Tilt because he did allow the lead knee to work inward somewhat and thus temporarily had some shift in pressure to his trail side. While I am not advocating or teaching this shift, beyond that the majority of his centered, stacked swing contains so many great elements that we can all benefit from and which also fit perfectly within the realm of S&T! Cheers! Tom

@@SagutoGolf Thanks for your great analysis of Hogan’s swing. Using your technique has allowed me to drop an average of 5 strokes per round into the low 80s. I will definitely get into the 70s in 2021. Thanks again.

Interesting. Coincidence?? Probably not for someone who quotes Tesla in decoding the univewrse!!

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Mike, and I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game!! Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and be sure to eat that grapefruit when you're done using it!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/

Thanks Michael - I'm glad you enjoyed this analysis!! Tom

Thanks Bob - glad you enjoyed it!! Grant Waite is an excellent swing model. Tiger even said that Waite has one of the best swings in golf! Cheers, Tom

Mr. Hogan was not "textbook" Stack & Tilt because he had that brief shift in pressure to his rear leg before getting into his front side at the top of his backswing. (He did allow his lead knee to work inward somewhat in the backswing, but his tailbone was also moving targetward. The naturally occurring counterbalancing of these motions brought his lead heel up slightly and transferred pressure into the right (big toe) side of the ball of his lead foot.) Beyond that temporary shift the majority of Mr. Hogan's swing contains so many great elements that we can all benefit from and which also happen to fit perfectly within the realm of S&T! To your other point - yes, different strokes for different folks, and as I regularly say - let your ball striking and shot shape be your guide. Thanks for your comment! TS

I believe the fact that Mr. Hogan - perhaps the preeminent student and tinkerer of the golf swing - purposefully implemented these changes when he did and was still able to compete at the game's highest level offers testimony to the body-friendliness, playability, and longevity afforded by the motions that comprise the S&T swing! Cheers! Tom

Hmmm...perhaps I should do a sequel to this box office hit then??..... 😎 Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this episode from the archives resonated with you and that you are still gleaning valuable morsels of helpful information from it!! Tom

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! TS

@@SagutoGolf saved it. Will be practicing

Thank you, Andrew - I appreciate that!! Tom

I appreciate your kind words regarding this Hogan episode! Mr. Hogan timelessly delivers phenomenal instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about his swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied instruction - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. We're doing our best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!! Mr. Hogan was not textbook Stack & Tilt because he had that shift in pressure to his rear leg before getting into his front side at the top of his backswing. I am not advocating or teaching any shift into the trail side, but beyond that the majority of his swing contains so many great elements that we can all benefit from and which also fit perfectly within the realm of S&T! For example, did Mr. Hogan tilt, turn, and extend while maintaining his swing center? Yes. Did his lead arm match his tilted shoulder plane at the top of the backswing, signifying no independent lifting of the arms? Yes. Did he take his hands in deep to access the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum"? Yes. Aside from the temporary shift of pressure into his trail side early in his swing, was his weight otherwise forward throughout as evidenced by his bending front leg and straightening trail leg? Yes. Did his motion facilitate an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn to promote another 45 degrees of effortless tilted shoulder turn (for a full 90 degrees)? Yes. Enough said.... Thanks again!! Tom

@@SagutoGolf hi Tom many thanks for reply perhaps it would be very interesting if you could do an occasional series on golfers past and present who 'use' aspects of stack and tilt factors (albeit unacknowledged). I beginning my s&t journey will be enrolling with you soon cheers and good luck

Glad you enjoyed it, Barry!! TS

Well done, Shane!! Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and stay crispy!! Cheers, Tom

Thanks Robert - I appreciate your kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed this latest episode!! My guitar membership program is still active, and there’s plenty of great lesson content in there! Here’s the link if interested: saguto.golf/p/tom-s-rockin-guitar-membership Cheers! Tom

YES! You nailed it, Michael! 💪💪

@@SagutoGolf Tom your a legend may the the colonel be with you.

The need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and sadly it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. Can you have some transfer of pressure into the trail side in the takeaway? Yes - as long as you keep your center intact and don't shift off the ball. And you best be back into your lead side by time you get to the transition. In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight to the top (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards ridding yourself of that sway and properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform, please consider my online school. That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks, Tom

Thank you, Clayton!!!

Glad you enjoyed it, Barry! The butt tuck happens naturally for some and is a temporary conscious action for others until the motion is ingrained. With regard to ingraining the motion, my online school consists of very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

I have no problem with that at all, William. In fact, trail shoulder retraction is one of the options that I teach. I do my best to convey different "feels" or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible because we're all unique physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with he or she or me may not necessarily work for thee. Furthermore, a feel or thought that performs well for you this week may run its course or get overdone and not play out so nicely next week, so it's good to have alternates to call upon if needed. The key takeaway here is that no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the same desired result - body-friendly, crispy, compressed ball striking bliss. (It's like a multiple choice test with no wrong answer!) So as I regularly tell my students and members, let your ball striking and shot shape be your guide. Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! TS

It is my pleasure, Jose, and I appreciate your kind words. I hope you had a Blessed and wonderful Christmas! Tom

Yep - that cupped left wrist enabled Mr. Hogan to achieve an arm/clubshaft angle that was considerably greater than 90 degrees at the top and further into his transition. Sergio's dramatic dropping move at the transition allows him do create a similar amount of other-worldly lag. Tremendous athleticism in both cases!

You have a great eye, check out my rotten luck, i have virtually no flexibility in my wrist, hence i can't get distance, but like Hagen said, " 3 and 1 is 4" and Bobby Jones., " The secret to golf is turning 3 shots into 2 , ( getting up and down) @@SagutoGolf

tucking in your butt and really SQUEEZING is huge. Like you're trying to crush a grapefruit is a good visual. Mike Breed covers this extensively and said he practiced it non-stop as a junior

Nicely said and done, @iBearcub! It certainly is mashed potatoes all day long when properly executed!

Thanks John - Glad you enjoyed it!! Tom

@@SagutoGolf Hey Tom; After hitting the worst back nine of my life on Tuesday I went out and tried the stack and tilt yesterday. I hit my irons the best I’ve ever hit them and my fairway woods, loved it. My short game was spot on but my driver still needs work. I’m a believer and you will be my number one guy hence moving forward. By the way my back doesn’t hurt half as bad using the stack and tilt. Your the best buddy thanks.

LOL! I suppose to some large extent he is! Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying the content!

Hi Frederick, I'm glad to know that you were able to implement these changes and achieve consistently crispy impact so quickly. Nice job!! Yes - The distance will come with your repetition of- and increased comfort with- the proper motions. Once the "feels" are ingrained you'll be able to trust your swing and just let it go. Now, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Keep up the great work!! Tom

Thank you for recognizing and validating that, Tim!! Just like the rest of us (but obviously at a vastly different level), Mr. Hogan had his own case of the "Feels vs. Reals"!! Tom

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Tom

Hi Vic, I have member content on that topic in my online school. The correct plane for each club is preestablished at address. If we keep our relationship with the ball intact as we properly execute the motion, then there is no extra thought required in this regard. In other words, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZaopsZ-3rSXpmw.html. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom

As I routinely tell folks, John, let your ball striking quality and shot shape be your guide. Have fun out there! TS

Sounds great, Eric!! Yes - there's a lot of great information in the "Five Lessons" book, but there have also been many misinterpretations that have led numerous golfers - and their ball flight - astray. I do my best to take what Mr. Hogan conveys in the book as his "feels", apply it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translate it into something we all can learn well from. By the way, here's some preliminary advice to help you get off to a good start on your journey to the Land of Ball Striking Bliss: 1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Chapter 1 of the Golf Swing Simplified program (GSS) and Part I of Get Out & Go Play (GOGP) both address this. 2a) GSS: One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the GSS course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use this partially abbreviated swing on the course and play quite well with it as it will provide plenty of distance. (It actually is the full swing minus just a couple of power accumulators.) Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing! 2b) GOGP: This quick-start program is exactly as it sounds - it is designed to fast-track you out onto the course so you can have fun - and success - playing as you learn! Should you choose this path, everything in #1 above still applies, and as implied above in 2a you will still want to work through it sequentially and gradually, mastering each lesson before moving ahead to the next one. In this program, Drill #5 - The Flying Wedge is the one you'll want to park yourself on and nail down. 3) Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis service, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolf 4) Finally, please migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school enrollment - and begin engaging with your fellow members. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I really think you’ll enjoy it! I look forward to assisting you through the school’s structured lessons and drills towards building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game to a new level! Tom

Mr. Hogan did allow his lead knee to work inward somewhat in the backswing and he did have a brief shift in pressure to his rear leg - more so in his pre-accident swing - but his tailbone was also moving targetward. The naturally occurring counterbalancing of these motions brought his lead heel up slightly and transferred pressure into the right (big toe) side of the ball of his lead foot. TS

@@SagutoGolf would you say that he is slightly re-centering also with that pressure shift or do you think he stays lead side throughout ? It's so hard to tell in 2D and without pressure mats !! Thanks Tom great video 🤟

We have to remember that the arms and club have weight to them, so as they swing back away from the target in the takeaway that bit of weight transfers with them. That's perfectly acceptable. The key is that we retain our swing center and not have any active rearward shift or sway off the ball with the body. Speaking of pressure mats, here's an episode from the archives on "Hogan's Hips" in which I used them. Cheers! TS

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yes - dynamic is indeed a very appropriate way to describe Mr. Hogan's swing! Thanks for your comment! Tom

I’m glad to know that this lesson video resonated well with you! Mr. Hogan knew exactly what he was doing for sure LOL! Stack and Tilt is a swing system modeled after the best ball strikers in the game. He certainly fits that description!! Tom

Thanks Patrick - I'm glad you enjoyed this latest installment!! Tom

Thanks Tom - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! By the way, since you are commenting on a couple of my Hogan lessons here's a link to the playlist of all my content featuring him: kzfaq.info/sun/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 TS

Hi Barry from UK, If you can tilt your upper torso in both directions and are able to flex and extend your spine and your legs, then you should not have an issue executing this swing. The stock setup for the Stack & Tilt swing prescribes having both feet flared out 10-20 degrees, with both knees flared outward as well but to a slightly lesser degree. This facilitates a resistance-free, body-friendly 45-degree inclined hip turn that then enables the shoulders to turn 45 degrees without and strain or tension. It also helps us with keeping our weight forward throughout the swing rather than shifting. S&T is a very body-friendly method. For me this is supported by my personal experience as a player, and furthered by the fact that the majority of my students are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. Should you wish to give this swing a fair shot by learning it properly, please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only platform that really simplifies the process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a robust Indoor Training Program for golfers who are snowed in or locked down (which, as I understand, is sadly the case in the UK at present). Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers, Tom

Thanks Tim - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Tom

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Thanks Harry - I'm glad you enjoyed it! As @Gregory Carricato said in this thread, it's a drill for maintaining the upper arm connection. You can do this also with a glove, a small towel, or even a tee. In fact a good drill from the Stack and Tilt book is to stick a tee under each armpit and hit balls while trying to keep both tees in place for the duration of the swing. Here's a recent episode from my channel in which I stress the importance of these connections: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/faynpM93z9iaYH0.html Cheers! Tom

Thanks William!! Our unique body features certainly do play a role in our setup and swing plane differences. TS

Thanks C R - glad you enjoyed it!! Tom

Fantastic, Professor! I'm glad to know that this Hogan lesson resonated well with you!! Keep up the great work! Tom

Hi Mark, In S&T we flare both feet outward approximately 20 degrees, with the knees similarly angled outward. This orientation provides for an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn, at which point we only need to add another 45 degrees of shoulder turn for a full 90 degrees. The result is a centered, stress-free, flowing motion back and through, and a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing. Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Cheers! Tom

While Mr. Hogan was not "textbook" Stack and Tilt, the majority of his swing contains so many great elements that we can all benefit from, and which also fit perfectly within the realm of Stack and Tilt. The system certainly allows for individual nuances in many respects, including grip and alignment. Stack and Tilt is a golf swing system based on data from the best golf ball strikers. For this reason, someone can be embracing its key elements without being aware of it. This is because there are basic requirements that must be met to hit a golf ball consistently on the center of the clubface. There are also components necessary to add power to the golf swing without sacrificing accuracy. The Stack and Tilt folks determined, based on a study of the best golfers of all time, that they all had 3 things in common (the 3 main golf fundamentals): 1. Hit the ground in the same spot every time (consistently crispy contact) 2. Have enough power to play the golf course well (distance) 3. Be able to have a predictable curve (accuracy). A player MUST be able to do these three non-negotiables in order to truly be good at golf, and Stack and Tilt provides a road map for accomplishing them incredibly well in a low-maintenance and body-friendly manner. As far as Mr. Hogan - or tour players in general - using 100% of it, 99% of it, 97% of it, or 78% of it, it doesn't really matter because they're ALL doing it to some extent. Those 3 fundamentals never change! TS

I'm looking at 17:40, Richard, and Mr. Hogan's trail elbow is tucked in rather snugly against his side, with the inside bend of the elbow pointing away from him. Ingraining the feel of the trail elbow leading from that "Hogan's Magic Elbow" episode will put you in an excellent position to deliver the club to the ball, and that's definitely where Mr. Hogan is at this point in the current episode. Cheers! Tom

If you're banging drives out there an additional 30 to 50 yards to a very respectable distance with your short backswing, what more are you possibly looking for??!! When executed properly the swing method I teach naturally builds up plenty of lag and also harnesses the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". Here's a link to the playlist of my channels downswing-related videos - kzfaq.info/sun/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio - but really the best place to go for structured sequential lesson content is my online school, supplemented by an occasional online lesson or V1 swing video analysis to keep the learning process on track. Aside from that, I'll just say great work building that lag and enjoy your newfound distance!! Tom

Add some measures of physics, geometry, and human physiology to that foundation, Jon, and I'd say it makes for a rather solid methodology. 💪💪 Thanks! Tom

Probably a small towel to reinforce the upper arm/chest connection, Ennio.

LOL!!! 😂😂😂 Sorry about that, citrus lovers!! (Of which I am one, by the way...)

@@SagutoGolf You are the greatest!

LOL!! It's quite interesting how "conventional" instruction starts to lose its footing when one dives deeper into what Mr. Hogan actually did in his swing!! Cheers! Tom

Mr. Hogan was not "textbook" Stack & Tilt because he had a brief shift in to his rear leg before getting into his front side at the top of his backswing. While I do not necessarily advocate or teach any shift into the trail side, the majority of his swing contains so many great elements that we can all benefit from, and which also happen to fit perfectly within the realm of S&T. So, did Mr. Hogan tilt, turn, and extend while maintaining his swing center? Yes. Did his lead arm match his tilted shoulder plane at the top of the backswing, signifying no independent lifting of the arms? Yes. Did he take his hands in deep to access the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum"? Yes. Aside from the temporary shift of pressure into his trail side at the start of his swing, was his weight otherwise forward throughout as evidenced by his bending front leg and straightening trail leg? Yes. Did his motion facilitate an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn to promote another 45 degrees of effortless tilted shoulder turn (for a full 90 degrees)? Yes. Now then - call it what you want or don't call it what you don't want - but the bottom line is that this is what Mr. Hogan did, and it just happens that these same swing elements are shared with The Golfing Machine, M.O.R.A.D., and - yes - even that dark sorcery known as Stack and Tilt. 😎

Quality of contact and ball flight - both starting direction and curvature - pretty much tell you all you need to know about what's going on in your swing, Jeffrey. It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards learning and owning this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom

Well, Michael, I'm guessing your playing partners and the bartender at the 19th Hole will know in advance of me as well, but I'm quite fine with that..... 😎 I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for your message and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

@SagutoGolf I appreciate you more than I can explain!!! You are "teaching more with every video "lesson" & it is a wonderful thing you are doing for us lovers of golf who just swing to swing!!! & your sense of humor is TOP NOTCH teach!!! P.S. & you will be the 2nd to know of my 1st birdie, you have earned that lol!!! & I truly appreciate the you responded to my comment because I know you must have millions of comments on your MAGNIFICENT instructional videos Dr.SagutoGolf !!!

Thanks Paul - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Tom

Or... we can just put our weight on the front side from the start and keep it simple. Many ways to skin a cat...or launch an orb.... Cheers! Tom

@@SagutoGolf i agree, that the game is more simple if we only have to think about putting our weight on one foot, instead of distributing it back and forth etc. but, the game is even more simple when we don't have put our weight on either foot. and, when we work the left side of the right leg we don't have to worry about weight distribution, it takes care of itself. but, my point essentially is that there is a very subtle difference in hogan's swing. and you may find that older golfers take to his method better- bearing in mind that hogan is about 30 years older than charlie in this video. and, the anatomics that i describe may be a factor in this. i used to stack myself. i uploaded some vidoes last year using this method. i hit the ball ok playing this way. but, i'm just too old and knackered to use that method now. it comes to us all. but, i still have my weight on my left foot at the top. i couldn't play any other way. when i was a little kid i watched christy o'connor snr on the range. he was the only player who had his weight on his left foot at the top. so, i stepped across the line, on the range, to watch him face on, to try to work out how he did this. he it a few shots before he looked up and gave an almighty stare. i literally ran for my life. but, when you look at videos of his swing you can see that he worked the left side of his right leg and the left side of his head. he didn't play much in america, but i have never seen anyone hit the ball better to this day.

You get stacked at address, William, and then tilt your upper body towards the target while remaining stacked and keeping the head in place. Thus Stack...and...Tilt. Let's not try to overly complicate things now...... 😆