Duck Hooking My Driver

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@drumcatnau 7 ай бұрын

Of all the videos I've ever seen, this is the first one that addressed the right middle fingers as a culprit for shutting the face. That's an instant subscribe. :)

@fitzygolfpro 7 ай бұрын

I’m glad it helped. The grip is always so important yet few people take the time to check theirs. Thanks for the sub. Brian

@haroldsingh7713 23 күн бұрын

So simply explained… I suffer each time I want to “ kill that ball” where my sequence goes out of wack and couldn’t get it back. Thanks for breaking it down Brian, I can’t wait to see my drives now.

@philipmoore5105 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brian - I’ve been struggling with what I call the push me / pull you since taking up the game again after a 20 year hiatus - ie consistently duck hooking or slicing the driver. Turns out I’ve had far too strong a grip - simply followed your advice, stepped out onto the course and played the best round since my return a year ago. No more hole killers! (Irons as well as woods). Can’t thank you enough. Now I check every shot!

@fitzygolfpro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update Phillip. You have made my day. I am so happy one of my videos has been able to help you. A lot of golfers are quick to work on a swing change of some sort when in most cases a change to their grip, ball position, posture or alignment is really what is required. The biggest change people need to make is their score not their golf swing. Thanks for the update and keep enjoying your golf. Brian

@robertgustafson3258 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I searched a ton of videos and yours is the best. I think we tend to over analyze when the answer might be in the basics. I went in the backyard and set up for the driver, i then put the driver shaft across my shoulders and the shoulders were open. I squared up my shoulders with the shaft and took a swing. I could tell straight away this was the solution. The swing was going from 7 to 1 on the clock face as opposed to 6-5:30 to 12-11:30. I should add it felt smoother with more speed. We played the next day and i smashed a drive down the right side of the fairway on the first hole. Game on! I was both relieved and mad at myself for struggling with this for a month. I’ll be checking your tips first when i need help with another part of my game. Thanks so much and well done!

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I am so glad my video has helped you Robert. I just like simple and am doing everything I can to make golf as simple as I can via my videos. ,y in person coaching or via my on line lessons. Golf can be difficult but it does not need to be complicated. Thanks for watching. Brian

@conorreynolds7600 Жыл бұрын

Man I really appreciate this video. My sequence was off, and I couldn’t figure it out. My shoulders were flying open first, because I was trying not to have my club “stuck” behind me, but I know now that it was ultimately causing my hook…I was hitting high beautiful draws today, and was back to my old self. Thanks a ton.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I am so glad my video was able to help you Conor. You’ve made my day. Brian

@dementus420 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brian. I will definitely work on these things and get back to you about my progress. I'll be looking forward to the next video.

@fitzygolfpro 3 жыл бұрын

I'm keen to find out how it goes Oliver. Brian

@stevetaylor3455 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian - the step sequence looks good and I must try it! Thanks for your hard work in bringing us these weekly tips.

@brianfitzgerald2502 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve I am pleased you get something out of them each week. Do the stepping drill slowly at first and then build up speed over time. Stay well. Brian

@stevetaylor3455 3 жыл бұрын

@@brianfitzgerald2502 Thanks Brian - that sounds good

@OzCats 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Brian. Enjoying your Monday Videos. Keep Up The Great Work. Cheers Joe

@fitzygolfpro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 Joe. I'm glad you are. Brian

@Jason_903 2 жыл бұрын

Well went to the driving range last night changed my grip and hit better than I have in a long time so glad a watched your video thanks so much

@fitzygolfpro 2 жыл бұрын

That is great news Jason. I am really pleased for you. Thank you for the update. Keep at it and just watch your grip doesn't fall back into your old ways. Brian

@timmartin9354 9 ай бұрын

Brian this is amazing advice. When I'm off my miss is this EXACT problem. And I probably have all those symptoms to boot. My grip I need to fight a strong grip, my shoulders get open and probably sequence issues. It's just hard to be disciplined. I'm going to go out Monday and try to tweak all those issues. I really appreciate the video. My backswing is another issue I can't seem to do without being too mechanical or thinking what every position is. It kills me lol

@fitzygolfpro 9 ай бұрын

Hi Tim. I am glad the video gave you a better understanding of what could be going on. When you practice on Monday try one item at a time a see if that helps. If not go to the next item. I would definable start with your grip. With regards to your back swing hold a basketball or a cushion in your hands in your golf posture. Do a half swing. What is initiating the movement? Are there any technical thoughts going on? Try and do the same with a golf club in your hands. It's really not that complicated. Brian

@timmartin9354 9 ай бұрын

@fitzygolfpro thx Brian. Notoriously my hands will lead the backswing in general. Not a good thing. I will see how things go Monday and try to fix up these faults. Thx alot champ

@extrememetaldrummer1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! The issue I had initially was coming over the top, then I corrected it to hitting drives properly, then suddenly about a month ago I started hooking it. I think my problem is that I'm staying way behind it and the body is not moving in unison like you pointed out. If I could focus on proper sequencing, I will be great. I'll try out your exercise and see how I do! Thank you again!

@fitzygolfpro 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Allan. I am glad you enjoyed it, You have a good handle on it and the drill will help. Keep me posted on your progress. Brian

@extrememetaldrummer1 2 жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro You're very welcome, Brian. This video was all I needed to getting back in the right direction. The lower is so important. I hit a bucket last night into my home net and everything felt right!

@cathyinnocenti9834 Жыл бұрын

very good explanation, thanks

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Brian

@MrPaulbartholomew Ай бұрын

Love this old school basics first stop kind of lesson. Brilliant 🙏🏻🏌️‍♂️👌 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@fitzygolfpro Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Paul. It’s the way I coach. Brian

@treytaylor8099 4 ай бұрын

Holy cow you’re a legend. I’ve had 30 people tell me it’s this that and the other. They didn’t tell me any of these things and I think I was slightly off on all of them.

@fitzygolfpro 4 ай бұрын

I’m glad it helped. I’ve been coaching for 40 years so I have seen a lot of things and have developed a lot of strategies. Brian

@easyswing007 3 жыл бұрын

I lost my swing a little while ago, lost the sequence thanks for the reminder.😋👍

@fitzygolfpro 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that @golfnut but glad to have prompted you. Brian

@whitewhale-gq2kc 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! This is me. My body sequence seems ok with irons but with driver a little out of whack. My duck hook is worse with my hybrid so will need to figure that out too. Thank you

@fitzygolfpro 2 жыл бұрын

My gut instinct here without seeing your swing is check your grip and your shoulder alignment. I’m glad you are enjoying my content. Brian

@whitewhale-gq2kc 2 жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro awesome and thank you will give it a look

@fitzygolfpro 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to know how it goes.

@jimyoung6490 3 жыл бұрын

This has been an ongoing problem for me for several years and I am just starting to come out of it. My lead hand grip is a little strong. If I weaken it by putting it straight down the shaft, I can't square the face and I slice the ball. I won't change this unless I want to intentionally hit a cut. What has helped me has been focusing on clearing my hips and getting my trail elbow in front of my body and keeping my trail arm lower than my lead arm through impact. I literally warm up as if I am swinging a baseball bat at shoulder height, focusing on keeping that trail arm lower than the lead arm, and rotating my hips through impact. My issue is the deeper into a round I get, the more likely I am to revert back to my old habits and hit a round-ruining hook. How can I keep the "good" going throughout my rounds? I will also mention that the hooking problem gets worse the longer the club gets. Thanks for an excellent video.

@fitzygolfpro 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that Jim. The reason it gets worse as your round progresses is you get loose and your sequence is wrong. When you are cold its easier to keep things together. As you warm up your upper body starts moving first then hips then shoulders as I explained in the video. A great drill would be the following. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZrSentaC0bSwZKc.html Don't let the name of the drill fool you. It is designed to stop the upper body from moving first in the downswing. Let me know how it goes. Brian

@arielluna4399 5 ай бұрын

I like that make a lot of sense to me. Thank you sir.

@fitzygolfpro 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome.

@michaelgillies9075 4 ай бұрын

I never thought about the hands and shoulder alignment part,I’m usually good with the driver but it’s my fairway and hybrid that need work so I’ll try this out on Saturday when I play

@fitzygolfpro 4 ай бұрын

Start with the grip and then the shoulder. Brian

@michaelgillies9075 4 ай бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro will do coach

@zolobolo22 3 жыл бұрын

Are ping g30s irons good for a novice, just starting to get into playing golf

@fitzygolfpro 3 жыл бұрын

They are very forgiving and would be a good choice as long as the specs suit you. By that I mean shaft length, flex, and lie angle. I hope that helps. Brian

@hesherette 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the new drill! btw we didn't keep score my first time on the course on Friday, but I did finish all 18 holes + had a blast! so a win in my book haha

@fitzygolfpro 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Erica you are now a golfer. Well done. I’m glad you enjoyed it. After 18 holes you would have needed the 19th (the bar). I’m glad you are enjoying my content. Keep at it Thanks for the update. Brian

@hesherette 3 жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro we did exactly that actually, lol 19 hole golf game completed!

@fitzygolfpro 3 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@jamesmowery4307 2 жыл бұрын

I HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH DUCK HOOK FOR YEARS AND I THINK THAT I HAVE BEEN DOING ALL THREE THINGS DISCUSSED , THANKS FOR FOR THE THOUGHTS.

@fitzygolfpro 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure James. I would start with one of these and try and fix that and then move on to the others. I would not advise to cgange all 3 in the one swing. I would love to know how it goes for you. Brian

@dave4310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, case of the duck hooks today and had to find out why, I'm out of sequence.

@fitzygolfpro 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped. Thanks for watching. Brian

@telefrk49 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy how the "duck" just shows up!!??? ugh!! I had them all day, then we had a group let us play through.... i'm thinking , oh shit, here we go..an audience... I pounded my best drive of the day. Then guess who came back.... quack quack !

@fitzygolfpro 2 жыл бұрын

They do but they shouldn't if the fundamentals are there. Start with the grip and work through the video and the suggestions and they should go away permanently. Brian

@philliprash6887 3 жыл бұрын

Hello great instructions Thank you, I also hit too many hooks getting better with your help. Would you please talk about set up and shaft angle at address with driver. Thank you

@philliprash6887 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry just found your driver setup video good stuff!!!

@fitzygolfpro 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Phillip. I am very pleased my videos have been able to help you. Brian

@fitzygolfpro 3 жыл бұрын

You may find these useful as well. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppqTktKnnbLVkXk.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9iYeqyS1JvRe3k.html Thanks for watching. Brian

@pangayee 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@fitzygolfpro 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Brian

@pangayee 3 жыл бұрын

Exact problem I am having with my hybrids. So on to the drill. Thanks will let you know the out come.

@garyvale8347 2 жыл бұрын

I recently began concentrating on keeping my right elbow tucked in close to my side on take away and down swing and had begun to hit more consistent shots ....however I now have developed a severe snap hook....my grip is neutral, but I am thinking my downswing club path is coming too much from inside to out and my face is too closed......not sure what drill I need to do....thanks

@fitzygolfpro 2 жыл бұрын

Without seeing what you are doing but in principle your club face is closed to your path at impact. Fixing your path will not stop your hook. You have to work on getting your club face squarer to your path at impact. I know you said your grip was neutral but I still think it is here where your problem lies. Make sure you can only see 2 knuckles on your left hand at address. Place the club more in the middle joints of your right hand. I fee this should stop your hook. Let me know how it goes. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adh3l7ej3azYeJc.html

@garyvale8347 2 жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro ....I will let you know if I can figure anything out after I hit the range next week...thank you sir for the response!!!

@davidleigh2573 3 жыл бұрын

Good solution to a spoiler move... Fortunately the only ducks I have issues with are in the frying pan! It's slicing that surfaces now and again.. Golf not poultry. Stay safe and thanks.

@fitzygolfpro 3 жыл бұрын

Nice take on the video David. I do love a duck in a frypan. Play well tomorrow.

@davidleigh2573 3 жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro 🏌‍♂️🦆🍷☕🍻👍👍

@bl6369 Жыл бұрын

This ended up being a very good video.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Jason_903 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks that’s what I’m doing really bad!

@fitzygolfpro 2 жыл бұрын

As I say in the video start with your grip it is where most people develop the hook from. This video might also help you. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adh3l7ej3azYeJc.html Let me know how you get on. Brian

@Jason_903 2 жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro thank you bunches

@patrikhultin3642 Жыл бұрын

Before changing anything. If possible go to a simulator or/and a pro, and check swing path and cub face. You might be doing most things right. I suffered from a terrible hook. Turned out my swing path was ”perfect” BUT but my club face would come in minus 10-12 sometimes. I was close to a really good swing but I could barely play the game. I was so frustrated. Tried everything, except just weaken my right hand. In my head I had a neutral grip but i didnt. My left hand was just perfect but not the right. The focus is often on the left hand and you forget the impact the right hand has on the swing. I think more people get the left hand right and leave it like that, like I did. Luckily for me I asked the pro one time at the range and he noticed this right away. It feels so wrong when you do a grip change. Like you wont be able to hit the ball but pretty soon your new grip will feel normal.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Pretty much what this video is all about. I’m glad you sorted it all out.

@patrikhultin3642 Жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro yes! Thank you for a great video. I just wanted to emphasize the importance of really understand what to fix and only fix that. From my own experience. You say in the video ”there is no point in changing a golf swing if the grip is bad”. It is so true! I didnt really get that or rather I THOUGHT my grip was ok. To me my grip looked good. I thought I had that piece sortet out. Then i went on with other tips that ruined it even more. So you might think you are all fine with the grip and go on to the next steps and that can be devastating for your swing. In order to know that you need some input from someone else or with the help of a simulator. In the latter you need some understanding of the numbers you see. In my mind I had a bad swing and a good grip. Number on the screen sayed the opposite. Even when i realized I was negative 10-12 i couldnt get it right until I asked the pro. It was free of charge btw 🙂.

@rickhearn4912 Жыл бұрын

When you master step in drill, you’ll really notice other duffers swinging way to hard for distance, properly sequencing provides all the power you need without the quick jerking swings you see going for 350 yards drives going east & west, in my opinion…

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Timing and sequencing is everything in golf. You are right. The stepping drill is a ripper for that. Brian

@lens7859 Жыл бұрын

Mine is like a really strong draw after it goes about 220 yards then it skips out of bounds

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Whenever the ball has a lot of right to left spin it is almost always related to the grip. Try for two knuckles in your left hand and get the club testing in the middle joints of your two middle fingers of your right hand and I am sure you won’t be hooking much longer. Let me know how it goes. Brian

@lens7859 Жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro Thank you so much for the reply, I was always hitting a draw after I took lessons to get rid of my slice. Now its hooking, so I tried what you said, and it is helping, definitely the grip, Thanks

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting back to me @Len S I'm glad I was able to help. Brian