Don’t Look At The Golf Ball For A Great Golf Swing

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STOP Hitting Behind The Golf Ball with Easy INSTANT Fix Hitting the ball fat or hitting behind the golf ball are very frustrating golf swings to make. So here you learn a very simple golf swing tip to stop hitting behind the ball and hit your irons consistently.
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Here's what we cover in this golf video.
Alex Fortey from the Art of Simple Golf gives you simple tips to improve your golf swing. Enjoy this golf video to help you get closer to having YOUR perfect golf swing.
Your swing will be worse if you make one of the mistakes that many frustrated golfers do of turning the hips incorrectly in the golf swing, especially the backswing will not only ruin your golf swing consistency, it will hurt your body and you will struggle to have effortless power.
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@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you being here and letting me know what questions or input you have below👇. Watch next ▶ Don't Turn Your Shoulders In The Golf Swing - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fM2jkppyxNq6qJs.html 🏌

@villarrealmarta6103 2 жыл бұрын

Staring at the front of the ball is the game changer. Been doing that for 2 years now works like magic

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! And thanks for sharing with others to affirm it works!

@AlejandroAlvarez-pq2mi 2 жыл бұрын

Just started doing this and you’re absolutely right.

@villarrealmarta6103 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlejandroAlvarez-pq2mi it is amazing how small changes like that can change everything mentally for us

@pjbrawn2646 2 жыл бұрын

I do it with my driver, also helps you ensure the club is going straight through the ball, absolutely brilliant

@Pinhead_Larry916 Жыл бұрын

Yep have to agree.

@jakelong3466 2 жыл бұрын

This was much needed. Was having the round of my life at a difficult course and chunked my 9 iron a couple times in a row after beautiful drives and really deflated the momentum. Still a great time of course, but next time I’ll be ready after this.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Well I’m sorry to hear that happened but I’m confident you can see the improvement and working when you need it!

@ejaylala1 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing the head tilt for a few months and it has been immensely helpful

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Keep it going and thanks for sharing

@nasiruddin-zq6ik 10 ай бұрын

Great lesson Alex. Well done. Thanks.

@davidboddy4207 Жыл бұрын

I like this, it coincides almost exactly with a lesson I had 2 weeks ago, I enjoy your presentation style also.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Keep at it

@user-ks3wi2gs9k 2 жыл бұрын

I get it ! Thank you very much ! I’ll practice more to get long term muscle memory to make it swing naturally!

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! 🏌️‍♂️

@sqworldtraveller Жыл бұрын

Excellent Axel, and YES, its makes through swing really easy and simple, thanks 🙏

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Wonderful to here and I’m glad it resonated

@JohnDoe-rk1ck 5 ай бұрын

This i why i love your videos. You’re not twisting us into pretzels with static positions. Hoping this helps my contact because chunking is the plague and bane for us amateurs

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 5 ай бұрын

That’s the goal! Let us know how it goes :)

@Pkliugff56 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am having golf tryouts next week and this helped

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

@paulamos6554 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Too the point , Thank you. I am off to implement 💪👍🏼👍🏾

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes!

@beimsteiner 2 жыл бұрын

I will absolutely work with this. I've been gripping down and it's been positive, I noticed some bad head movement on the backswing, but didn't really have a positive "do this" idea to fix it. Look ahead, core through to target, my new mantra lol.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent and let me know how it goes

@richardevans6955 Жыл бұрын

Nice vid, struggling with 4 and 5 irons. Behind is usual prob. Looking forward to trying some of these tips. Thks.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Try putting a tee or object 1 inch in front of the ball and strike through.

@albertday6952 Жыл бұрын

This a really top tip and great advice from Alex ... I took this to the course and produce some of the best hybrid golf shots I have ever done, long and straight ... not high or deviating .. thank you so much for this and everyone should try this method ... worked for me

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Excellent to hear and well done. Thanks for coming back to share too! 🏌️‍♂️👍

@gary4738 2 жыл бұрын

What a great style of teaching you have!

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Gary! Hope this one resonated too :)

@SB-cl6hv Жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips! The other one of yours that helps me move through the ball is thinking about hammering horizontally like a nail. Thanks.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Yes they are linked!

@nigelloughlin4539 Жыл бұрын

THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU…….THANK-YOU! My problem when I started playing was trying to help the ball up. I thought I sorted it until a good player told me I was still doing it to a lesser degree. I searched KZfaq and came across your tip. I tried it and it IMMEDIATELY worked and still does. It also stops me looking for the ball on the downswing and arms getting in front and me trying to kill it. I don’t notice the ball anymore but it flys off my club. If I got a good contact with my 5 iron, I hit it about 175 ish. I’m now hitting it 210 plus. Only I’m from Northern Ireland I’d personally come and shake your hand. This has totally changed my game. Long straight shots STRAIGHT down the middle and if I miss, it still stays in play. I was buzzing after I’d tried this and it WORKED! I really do owe you a drink…….CHEERS mate 🍻

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

That is great very well done!!! Cheers for sharing and it sounds like you are on the right road now !

@glenj.taylor2938 Жыл бұрын

A 5i to 210yards is PGA range... that's Awesome! I've yet to have that kind of a return on implementation a new technique but your story gives me a glimmer of hope. Thanks for sharing.

@anthonyviola9400 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video lesson! Thanks! Will give it a try!

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that. Let me know how you get on!

@destinhavens2211 9 ай бұрын

Honestly one of the most strait forward and usefull videos if watched

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful to hear

@abel2cycle989 Жыл бұрын

This tip helps. I haven't tried the head tilt, but looking in front, I'm crushing my 3w and 5h. But I still need practice

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Indeed! Thanks for sharing :)

@gerryshields4722 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks so much👍🏻

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

More than welcome!

@davidgent2498 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex ... I'm gonna try this... 👍

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear let me k ow how it goes

@everettking6115 2 жыл бұрын

Love your fixes for fat shots. It really works, at least in practice. Can you talk about taking your golf game from the range to the course.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I will. Been asked to do more on that. Glad this resonated 👍🏌️‍♂️

@kurtheitman552 Жыл бұрын

It works in play. Just commit to hitting something in front of the ball (piece of grass). Have the intent of making a divot in front of the ball. Forget the ball. The ball is just in the path. Forget it.

@brendanpierpoint3269 10 ай бұрын

Mate,I forgot how to hit the ball,seen your channel the other day,reduced my swing and guess what👍 I can’t wait to try this now as I look at the back of the ball.I’m feeling positive cheers

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear this and let us know how it’s going 🏌️‍♂️👍

@BLACKHOLE498 9 ай бұрын

I switched to not looking at the ball last year and have found that it help to release my swing and make flush contact. Highly recommend trying it. Takes the fear out of playing.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 9 ай бұрын

That's wonderful to hear. It might be something to do with your dominant eye too. Thanks for sharing

@tomhughes4892 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex much appreciated 👍🥃🇨🇦

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

No worries!

@insideout144 2 жыл бұрын

Focusing in front of the ball is definitely a game changer! It works well.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing for many

@lenardtan7169 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video tips

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@shogu728 Жыл бұрын

Another tip i would add (as a VERY beginner golf player here, still trying to figure everything out) I noticed a lot of people on youtube teaching golf had their lead foot slightly more fanned out towards the target than their trail foot. I did that and I went from my iron shots always going to the right to straightish/left (depending on how far i had it fanned out, still figuring that part out) and even started drawing the ball it seemed.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Like this:) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebqnnc-gpp_Pc30.html 👍🏌️‍♂️

@dclarkchem Жыл бұрын

Very nice tips! Worked on the range today. Have been putting the ball so far back in my stance, which caused other problems! Thanks!

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@immermanarnold2938 2 жыл бұрын

Tnx very much Alex my biggest problem with my golf is hitting behind the ball I'm going to work on what you say Does gripping slightly down affect the distance of the shot Best wishes Arnie from South Africa

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, distance maybe a smidge but if you are more consistent, your AVERAGE distance will increase if that make ms sense. Give it a bash :) 🏌️‍♂️

@M.M.Alam.Liberty 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip . Awesome

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@redwingsfan3621 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had your channel when I was shooting 85 on my high school golf team ha.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Try out next year lol :)

@royevans9904 Жыл бұрын

This was awesome advice I was hitting the ball so much better

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Wonderful thanks for coming back to share and keep at it!

@jimmcpherson321 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@markgrim10 5 ай бұрын

Love it.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 5 ай бұрын

🏌🏽👍

@mikepetro9679 Жыл бұрын

Newer player here, would you recommend looking in front of the ball on short chips as well...20-75 yards?

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Maybe. Test it out. It’s more subtly but if you find you chunk chips then get through as a primary goal

@mikerodrick2430 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex; just 1 question. I only hit it fat occasionally so what I need to know is should my forward leg be straight at impact to stop forward momentum & over rotating & losing power? I can't seem to get the timing right which is when I do hit it fat. Thanks.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Straighter may well help but do t snap it straight /locked as it were

@mikerodrick2430 Жыл бұрын

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Got it, thanks!

@grandpagolf Жыл бұрын

Okay, pointing the head slightly ahead of the ball looks like a simple, immediate way to avoid fat or duffed shots with an iron or hybrid 😉. Got it! Now what about Shawn Clement driver drill that makes the student's head pointing behind the ball instead? Seems to be the opposite drill.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

That’s the exact same principle. You are looking where you want the bottom of the arc to be. A video has already been filmed with driver on this :)

@franksfiddle9031 Жыл бұрын

Kept on at my son about this - if you focus on the back of the ball you hit AT it rather than through it. He was almost stopping his swing a couple of feet after the ball because he was hitting all his speed at the back of the ball. He got it after a while, I put a tee in the ground ahead of the ball for him each shot ... takes a little time, but then the rest follows

@murd777 Жыл бұрын

I have the same Adidas shoes. I love them! They're so comfortable and nice looking! They're the best!

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

👍👍🏌️‍♂️

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

They are comfy:) not great if there’s a bit of moisture for traction during the swing though. I slip a bit

@scottdehaan8973 Жыл бұрын

I find that my left knee rolls out forward on downswing and end up usually hitting 1-2" behind the ball as right side collapses. any thoughts Alex? ty.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

It’s your trail side dipping and lead side going up. You need to feel the Raghu shoulder over the ball. Impact lesson a couple of months back on channel will show you

@francisgrab798 9 ай бұрын

Can you use this tip for driver as well?

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 8 ай бұрын

Not really as it's about moving the low point. Set driver about 3 inches behind the ball and look in beteeen driver and ball... see how that feels

@JustinMilligan 2 жыл бұрын

It's my worst part of my game. Will be giving this a try.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully not for long! Let us know how it goes

@davidwebster3107 2 жыл бұрын

Something I asked for a while ago. Thanks very much mate. Will be applying this at the week-end. I think the course is best place for this one, range mats can kid you…

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Ah excellent! Yes mats can be forgiving for sure. But one can still feel the contact is a little firmer shall we say. Give those tips a bash and let me know how you get on.

@storm0105 Жыл бұрын

Very thankful

@conkbigc 2 жыл бұрын

I tried this at the range last night. I had issues at times looking behind the ball and hit fat shots. What a difference in compression and it feels as if the clubface is square for longer though the ball! Felt weird at first but once you rotate correctly its fantastic!

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the intention keep at it!

@dawson4872 2 жыл бұрын

I’m having a weird issue I lost a lot of distance with my driver I was hitting the driver around 280-300 carry and now I’m hitting it like 240-250 but I’m hitting my irons and wedges around pga your average idk what’s going on with my swing but I’m super confused

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

You may be adding too much spin with the driver. What kind of shape and flight?

@dawson4872 2 жыл бұрын

A small cut

@dawson4872 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf I also hit my long irons shorter too may having contact issues I realized that my arm tends to bend and it doesn’t straighten again but when it’s straight I hit my pw between 140-160

@johncharp3369 Жыл бұрын

This seems too good to be true. Can’t wait to get to range tomorrow morning.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

How did it go John?

@redwave3520 Жыл бұрын

I would add a couple more things. CLEAR YOUR HIPS and FOCUS ON THE TARGET!! That is what I do in my swing. I clear my hips as soon as I can in the down swing and then find the target. The ball is irrelevant. I find that I hit the ball when I am looking at the target!! It works!!!

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

It’s good to have positive feels like that. Keep at it :)

@johnnymuscles2767 2 жыл бұрын

I've been playing golf for just over 2 years and have managed to get my handicap down from 25 to 20 and what I have learned is if you keep hitting behind the ball what you need to do is get some slightly shorter clubs or just hold the club a big lower down. If you're still having problems then you are doing something else wrong. Follow my tip and you can't go wrong. Best wishes, Johnny Muscles

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

I share the same thing in this video as a bonus tip. But just chocking down does the trick

@johnnymuscles2767 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf the other thing to do is to insert 3 extra sets of insoles to your golf shoes. This will add about 10mm to your height. The downside to this hack is that your shoes are then far too tight and crush your feet so make sure you use a golf buggy.

@hluv77 Жыл бұрын

@@johnnymuscles2767 lol

@DerekNolan Жыл бұрын

you are now my golf instructor.......

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Well I’m honored and glad you’re with us!!

@maxsmart8954 Жыл бұрын

Close your dominant eye and you eliminate focusing range. My right eye is dominant when I close it my focus switches to the front of the ball. My swing bottoms out an inch beyond the ball.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Sound tip and one I cover in another video

@mikes659 2 жыл бұрын

I try rotating my hips more on the downswing to get through the ball , but I feel like I'm spinning out

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

You need to apply pressure not spin. Look for my cardboard drill with feet

@andreweide4948 Жыл бұрын

Maybe it is just me but even though I focus on a point ahead of the balls I still hit behind the ball over half the time. Guess some things are not able to get fixed to work properly.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

It depends on other factors. You may be dipping your trail side down in downswing too much

@tonychen1925 Жыл бұрын

Show by using graphic design is much better than tons of explanation ..

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

🏌️‍♂️👍

@davidlightley150 2 жыл бұрын

Alex Is the focus ahead of the ball a quick fix or a tip for life? Do good golfers like yourself do this every time? I have tried it and it does lead to better compression so it can work, but i find my ball striking to be less consistent than when I focus on or just behind the ball.

@redwingsfan3621 2 жыл бұрын

You obviously don’t have the (problem) of hitting it fat. Keep your head and eyes where they work best for you.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Little tings like this can be a principle.. but if it's not a consistent improver... it may not be for you. look at more of the pressure shift and going through.

@GentlemanJamesWin 10 ай бұрын

Where do you look with a driver off the tee?

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 10 ай бұрын

Similar can work for some. But depends on which is dominant eye. An inch behind the ball can work

@Sparky_007 2 жыл бұрын

Now that I'm working in my hip rotation in specific, my swing is slight changing and I'm hitting slightly fat. When I'm able to clear the hips properly it's like PRO. 3wood off the deck 240yrds straight as an arrow. Just wish I could do it consistently.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

This will help i'm sure. It's about intent. Keep at it!

@Sparky_007 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf the feeling of how/when to initiate rotation.. when to have the right leg help start it. That's the thing

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sparky_007 look up my catapult with cardboard lesson and drill video. That should help

@Sparky_007 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf thanks!

@miken.5537 2 жыл бұрын

If you want the lowest part of your swing to be just in front of the ball, why not just adjust your stance so the ball is just off-center towards your back foot?

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

BecUse your party and angle of attack if affected a lot that way

@ellissmithjr6599 Жыл бұрын

I do Not get the idea of the head position that is mentioned here at all 🤔... The rest no problem,but angling the head position making No sense... what am I missing?🤔😤🙄 Always practiced in keeping eyes on the ball through wing... but angling or tilting the head!?... WTH?

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Eyes stay near ball. It’s intent and to help get through

@ellissmithjr6599 Жыл бұрын

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Sorry,that did Not answer the question... You still going to position where you will be in lining up to the ball... You are going to keep eyes on the ball through swing... that is 101 👍... But angling the head to one side as you mention?🤔... are you suggesting to turn and angle head while having the eyes in the far corner to one side of view of your head?🤔... again,that seems odd and makes no sense... Sorry🙄

@ynkybomber Жыл бұрын

I'm the king of the chunk

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

Hope this helps

@orviskid Жыл бұрын

You can spin your head all the way around, if your swing stinks its gonna make any difference

@TheArtofSimpleGolf Жыл бұрын

🏌️‍♂️👍

@JT-LV 2 жыл бұрын

Ironically, if I tilt my head like you’re recommending I stay behind the ball and hit it fat way more often.

@holyster2285 2 жыл бұрын

I guess you focus too much on keeping the head still and forget to turn your belly at target

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

I wager the tilt is too much on downswing

@JT-LV 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf 👍

@hackermcmulligan5692 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a question, do you have any customer service whatsoever with your site ??? signed up for a trial membership, never received anything back , messaged your customer service - no reply, now a month later get a membership charge on my credit card , poor way to run a business mate !

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear that. Please email again and I will ensure you get taken care of. Take pride in the support and offer we have. I’m sorry

@coolme653 2 жыл бұрын

If it takes you 7 minutes to explain then it is not an easy fix.

@TheArtofSimpleGolf 2 жыл бұрын

It is. But the explanation is crucial. If 7 minutes is too long for a golf lesson, keep going from tip to tip in bite size lessons without ever really knowing if it’s applicable and how to make it work best for you.

@davidwebster3107 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf There are levels of ‘easy’. If everything could be fixed in 60 seconds Ive no doubt that’s would you would do! 7 minutes is nothing if it helps your golf swing, in fact it’s gold dust. I think some people want a magic wand, not well-informed guidance! Don’t change mate…