How To Practice Ball Position, Width of Stance and Foot Position

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How To Practice Ball Position, Width of Stance and Foot Position
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Whether you are a beginner, or more advanced player, you need to make sure your ball position, width of stance and foot position are perfect. I say this because these are 3 setup elements that you need to be checking constantly so you don't do them wrong.
Keep in mind when you do your set up you are not in motion. So your set up elements should never be wrong. If they are they could be the possible cause of some of your bad shots. So by checking your setup regularly you can eliminate these things from the possible causes of your bad shots.
I like to teach 3 different ball positions, 3 widths of stance and the same foot position for all clubs. This is what I like. If you do something different then still use this set up tip to figure out a way you can practice what you do precisely so you never do it wrong.
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@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Now I can work with you live with my new app called CoachLink. If I can see you, I can help you no matter where you are in the world. I can assess your swing, check your grip or swing positions, watch you at the range or even when you play. Find out more here: bodyswing.com/coachlink Thank you for your support!

@m.j.greathouse456 2 жыл бұрын

Your Killing It Down The Middle Paul. I'm in California lots of very hard Golf courses. Get yourself on the kiosk where they post their scores and handicaps golf tip for tip

@patsmith3601 Жыл бұрын

Learn a lot it's fantastic

@Woody54321 Ай бұрын

Paul, every tip I’ve watched and tried has provided success on the fairway and the greens. You are a brilliant teacher. Thank you for the Body Swing program and these YT videos

@paulwilsongolf Ай бұрын

Glad you are doing well. Thank you for your support.

@charlesleone9735 4 жыл бұрын

Paul, your tips are always so simple, so intuitive and so repeatable. Thank you for “dumbing it down” for the masses. I look forward to all your tips and plan to practice with your tips in top of mind.

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@mohammadchowdhury3843 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul! I’ve been watching your videos. I’m a pretty solid ball striker, but have been struggling with keeping a tight dispersion pattern. Your tip to swing @ 2/3rds of normal and slowly start increasing speed until you get to that sweet spot of speed and consistency was absolute GOLD! The other day I had someone compliment me and say I had a very smooth swing. That’s never happened. I’m just more smooth and balanced in the sweet spot zone and can control the face at impact way more than when I’m stepping on it. Thanks 🙏🏼

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

Very good. So glad you tried it. Turning the arms off completely (I am talking zero hitting) is the secret sauce. Here is the tip I did and some people just don't get it. Listen carefully. Get that and you will be amazing (no joke). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNCZi9V4sdHVmmQ.html Here is a youtuber I found that tried it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qMxigLSAr7a3p4U.html

@kevinbrown7900 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, you are the first teacher that has given these simple practical tips. It’s appreciated.

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks

@garywhitecoaching 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul for this tip. I had a real good day in the range today. I took your relax and hing/re-hinge tip and my driver started carrying 270 and my 8 iron went from 150 to 175 consistently. Just relaxing.

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Great distance...and people disbelieve me when I say to swing slower to get more power. Thanks for watching!!

@anthonylapalermo7917 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is hands down the best!!

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support. I truly appreciate it.

@jims4030 4 жыл бұрын

THIS is ONE of the BEST tips along with the relaxed swing in the Body Swing videos & book I bought last year----Thanks, Paul

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@Hempyist 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video ball . You’re a good teacher

@hillbillybassfisherman8181 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you keep tips simple there is so many things to watch i have noticed slight to strong grip the other day had me hooking...this tip way i always done its so awesome to see why i played so good without a lesson i cant wait to start working on my irons with you

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@BULLD0G30 3 жыл бұрын

This tip definitely deserved it’s own video; great drill as all your videos contain. Keep uploading them and I will keep watching them as I am constructing my effortless swing and improving my distance, accuracy, and scores consistently. Thanks again Paul

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@williamseric740 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't believe it until I went out on the range. I'm a believer now; it really works!

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

You made the right choice. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

@howdyfarmer 4 жыл бұрын

You are on fire lately, Paul. Another solid video

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@shanecynova2424 3 ай бұрын

Wow, you just made that so much easier to understand. Thank you.

@paulwilsongolf 2 ай бұрын

Very good. Keep this stuff simple.

@Jonsey2911 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul. I've watched several of your videos, I have to say they're worth their weight in gold! This video along with the one on grip and the takeaway have sorted so many of my issues. My ball striking, especially with my irons has improved no end. Thank you for the videos and keep up the good work 👍🏻

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Glad you are doing well. Keep up the good work.

@simonthorpe6971 3 жыл бұрын

As always, such a simple tip, thanks again Paul

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome. The setup is vital. Why get this wrong you are no even in motion yet? Just build a routine and it's never wrong.

@chanschowdhry8511 4 жыл бұрын

Paul brilliant lesson ,infact the best I ever had ,with your trip I am hitting straighter plus getting more distance , good bye to going right or left . A big thank you

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Love hearing success stories like yours. Keep up the good work and please keep me updated of your progress. Thanks for watching!!

@courtneyroy270 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, nicely done, easy to remember👍🇬🇧

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Simple is the key.

@CRAIGLSANDERS 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction! Very practical and effective! Thank you!

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@44Jbean Жыл бұрын

Paul, I want to thank you for this lesson. I watched this three times last night and played a practice round today. I have struggled with my ball striking since I started playing golf several years ago. This lesson is amazing! My ball striking was off the charts today. I followed this religiously today and took more divots today than I ever have. Great lesson!

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks. It all starts with the grip and set up. Stay focused and try to not work on too many things at once.

@44Jbean Жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf Yes, that was the beauty of this lesson. I did not fill my head with any other swing thoughts. I’m playing two rounds this week so I’ll let you know if my great ball striking continues. Again, we’ll done.

@tboneproductions2453 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your tips have been immensely helpful . As others have stated, you make it easy for us weekend warriors to follow. Thanks once again, you have brought hope to a game I thought I could never understand

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I know my audience. Need to keep it simple and work on things you can actually do. Loosening up is also vital. If the person can just do it a little differently they can play so much better. Keep up the good work.

@N_Patil80 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul - thanks for share this stuff. No one else is this clear on these small things. Some good videos in your channel. 👍

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you liked them.

@Peter-we8iw 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear and useful lesson. Thanks.

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rudyguajardo291 4 жыл бұрын

Paul this was a great lesson. I thank you for your efforts and help. I have always wondered how to determine the set up. This is wonderful. Thanks Rudy Guajardo Conroe, Texas

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@silverfox5319 4 жыл бұрын

Any lesson that helps to simplify golf as this one has, also helps to make this game so much more enjoyable. Thanks Paul - great job.

@drmuron115 4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Great tip! I have always played irons too close to center. Will have to take this tip to the range today!

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@larrygladue3879 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, great drill.

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@alvinmariteragi9349 3 жыл бұрын

This deserves its own tip! Luv it

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

It sure does. This is a big part of the setup.

@artgianopolus2820 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Excellent video

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@manniemcloughlin2207 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos Paul really very helpful and easy to understand.

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Simple is the key for sure.

@scottisaacs9335 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I would have met you a very long time ago...I love your tips and I've been watching them for a little while and have gotten better...the stance that I was always taught is that except for the driver, everything else was hit in the middle....Thanks

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Well lets get you on track from now on. Middle is a little far back. The club isn't even square yet.

@jkerr7715 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Very easy to remember on the course!

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is!

@ericmurray982 Жыл бұрын

Awesome instruction great simple tips thanks Paul

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I appreciate it.

@m.j.greathouse456 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Paul. You are Correct and you have Help Me. I'm older and want to continue playing Golf. The Swing your teaching is The Key To True Golf Shots.

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Just keep this simple. As we get older we get weaker so we don't want to be hitting hard. You need to swing loose. Don't have to be strong to be loose.

@extrememetaldrummer1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip, Paul! I'm new to golf and absorbing so much. This aids immensely.

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Don't work on too much and get confused.

@extrememetaldrummer1 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf This seems like something you just don't get too hung up on, but definitely get down pat right away and go to town. I tried the second position with my 7 iron and was making contact constantly. Golf is a different animal.. i played baseball my entire life on a semi pro level. could have easily gone pro

@geraldlamoureux4716 3 жыл бұрын

WoW! Such a greate explanation and such easy to understand. Thank you so much

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@snbailes1 3 жыл бұрын

magic, well done, thank you.

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@TRGrund29898 Жыл бұрын

This video has helped me more than any other I’ve watched. Thanks

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. It all starts with the grip and set up.

@batman48195 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. This was nice and clear.

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@SpitSharp 4 жыл бұрын

Another great lesson.

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@cjvr1953 2 жыл бұрын

67 yr old senior here. Advanced player. I’m watching all your videos. This season I’m working on good strikes with irons. Thank You for simplifying your method. I usually go back to your relaxing wrist drill and the 9 to 3 drill for better strikes. I’ve always been a little confused with ball position. Any mention of ball position and I’m all over it.

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great tip for ball position. Just make it a routine so you do the same thing each time. I teach 3 positions with 3 stances. Simple. I just don't like dropping it back too face as it delofts the lower irons too much creating a mis-read on distances.

@james-ww3ot 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@dr.daniereynecke6672 Жыл бұрын

Danny from South Africa. Very good lesson. Thanks

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks. Please keep watching my other tips. Start here: For people that have just found me start with these: Body Swing Concept: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e56pbM123r-XZZ8.html Grip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLeKf9Npx6yRh6s.html Hinge Rehinge: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMCVh9SU35jUnXk.html Alignment: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKyKlpOI1picYp8.html Secure Grip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j65zeLOmnsvDYZ8.html Best Drill: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbyYp69eyZemaY0.html Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJedhph82p61YWQ.html

@howdyfarmer 4 жыл бұрын

This should be video #1 on a how to golf playlist. I’ve been golfing for 1 year now and am excited I know how you recommend this. My next challenge is optimizing my arm and distance from ball at setup for various clubs. Thanks!

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You want to be about 6" away from the butt of the golf club to your belt buckle. Or your hands underneath your chin/mouth area. This will be a good distance to the ball.

@howdyfarmer 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Wilson Golf excellent, thanks!

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it.

@chriseckelberg7467 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul!

@paulwilsongolf 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@johnbouchard4991 4 жыл бұрын

Great Lesson

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@bobbyb.6644 3 жыл бұрын

Back to basics ? Never a bad thing 🤗

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely have to keep checking it.

@fat-shotgolf2937 4 жыл бұрын

Great checklist 👍

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@fat-shotgolf2937 4 жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf I play one length irons. After checking the video I realised my ball position had been wrong. Played last night with correct ball position. Hit all par 3s in reg with 2 pars & 1 birdie, result! 😁

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you figured it out. If they are 7 iron length I would be playing them 1 ball off the instep. 8 iron length then 2 balls inside. This is important as you found out.

@FairwayJack 4 жыл бұрын

great stuff

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@vail8150 3 жыл бұрын

You make it look simple for us...appreciate the videos and hope to one day visit your club and have a few one-on-one's

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Simple is the key. You make it complicated and you will never get it. I have always thought like that. Definitely look me up if you come to town.

@willmallory9085 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Brother

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@malcolmbenn1051 4 жыл бұрын

Can't get much simpler than that, thanks.

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@chadporter1527 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing this wrong for years....YEARS. Thanks so much.

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

It all starts with grip and setup. Just make it a habit and you will never do it wrong.

@christianalbertonunez8975 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@paulwilsongolf 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the contribution. I truly appreciate the support.

@xionk19 3 жыл бұрын

amazing sir

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@uglydayfif 2 жыл бұрын

I really need a separate save folder for all of your videos. Will be picking up Body Swing soon :)

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks in advance for the support. I appreciate it. These tips go hand in hand with The Body Swing.

@Craigwfs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help Paul! But I won't tell my friends about your series, we gamble...!!!!

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I do hear that a lot. Just tell others if you can. Thanks.

@ganeshramachandran7020 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips on ball position and width of stance. Can you share tips for how far away from the ball I should stand for different clubs? Thanks

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

6" from the butt to your belt buckle with irons. 8-10" with driver.

@ronaldjohnson380 3 жыл бұрын

I know I sound like a broken record, but all your tips are excellent and easy to understand and your approach to teaching resonates with impact. Great Job!

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it.

@technomama1 3 жыл бұрын

game changer

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

This is vital. Should never be wrong cause you haven't even hit the ball.

@stevenwall9989 3 жыл бұрын

Beginner here, been learning golf for a year now so no real bad habits at this stage. I really paid attention to the grip and practiced the effortless swing and it mostly worked. Only problem I had was it felt like my follow through just couldn't open up and the vast majority of my balls went slightly right. Felt blocked. Saw the tip of opening up my left foot 25-30 degrees. I'm guessing that will allow me to open my hips on the downswing? Can't wait to try it today. I'm loving your tips and way of playing golf. Thank you for posting all these tips.

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you on board. You open you foot to allow circular rotation of the body and it doesn't hurt your forward knee. Try turning with it straight then do a few open. You will feel the difference. Also, watch this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btifkpR_vrbIaJc.html and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a8V_Y6tjtrSqn2Q.html

@stevenwall9989 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf thank you for these.

@ianmarkey6490 10 ай бұрын

Hi Sul. Thanks for that I've been having a lot of trouble with my alignment and this helps a lot, but have you a video, or could you do one on the entire ball approach, aiming and set up sequence? I need all the help I can get!

@paulwilsongolf 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was going to do that in the future. It's called a set up routine. It's on my list.

@jpp9846 3 жыл бұрын

I had an outing yesterday, golfed absolutely terrible, TERRIBLE! So bad, you ask yourself why you even play this sport. Everything went left. I couldn't make contact. Putting, chipping...bad, bad, bad. I'm taking a day off, but will go back to the range tomorrow ( to try this tip) and get myself back on track. What a dose of humble pie.

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Left is a body problem. Clubface (wrist release) was actually half decent. Needed to fire your legs and hips causing your whole body to tilt back in the downswing. Could have fixed you in 2 seconds. You need to watch these and learn how to fix you own swing: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMqgm9eZqLedhoE.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qch1YMurub7LfqM.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMmAgMJ3uNWsfoE.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdKWma2rx9nPnYE.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppyJisxztdS1oX0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o552q7aLuNOvdas.html (secret tip) Just remember in the future wrists affect spin, body affects direction. You were pulling it so you had a direction problem not a spin problem.

@jpp9846 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf thanks for the reply! Yes, I absolutely think it's body related. I've backed off of trying to apply too much at once. 30+ years of terrible habits, then trying to fix too much at one time, has me all over in the lower body. I went back to the basics and will re-introduce these great tips. They absolutely work, I'm thankful I found you out here. I think I just got way ahead of myself. Thanks again for the links, I will visit ALL of them 👍

@mrpostie100 4 жыл бұрын

I only started playing last year and my stance is the same for every club.No wonder i'm not getting anywhere.Thanks for the tip.

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Fundamentals are so important!!

@mrpostie100 4 жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf just got back from the range and my god what a difference your tips made,i hit 75 balls and didn't top,fat,thin or sky any of them.Once again THANKS for the tip.

@peterdebaron 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a lesson about the distance to the ball?

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

I will look into it! Thanks for watching!!

@jek7011 4 жыл бұрын

Paul, in your swing machine golf dvd, i remember you said 3,4, and 5 woods are the same as driver without the tee. I have been following your instruction in dvd. However, here, you are teaching 3 woods should be medium stance. Should I change my stance? Thank you very much!

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I just read that in my first book. Not sure why I would have said that. Maybe my editor changed it and I didn't catch it. I like driver off the heel. 3w to 7 iron 1 ball inside. 8 to SW or LW 2 balls inside the heel. This is easy and memorable. Forward is fine so even off the heel is fine with longer clubs. Just do it the way I showed in the tip. This way it will be perfect every time.

@jek7011 4 жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf Thank you for your reply! Hope this works better for me!

@clementrex3970 Жыл бұрын

I will not do it wrong again. Thanks

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Very good. Just make it a routine.

@shawnuhrich5542 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Paul. Do you have a video or recommendation of how far to stand back FROM the ball? Thanks

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a video of it but you want to measure the butt of the club to your belt buckle at about 6-7" inches. A little more with driver.

@shawnuhrich5542 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf thanks Paul. I just got back from the range and tried the neutral grip plus extended arms to keep the clubhead square tips from your other videos and all I can say is WOW! Consistently straight (except when I tighten up or try to kill the ball). Thanks so much

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Wow is right. Neutral is the way to go for sure. Yes, swing within yourself. Greed is not good in golf.

@jims4030 4 жыл бұрын

Paul: I'm a right handed senior golfer and right eye dominant and in regards to this tip on ball position, etc.---what part of the ball should I look at at address & when hitting it---from driver (probably the back of the ball?0 on to the fairways, hybrids to 7 iron, then at the ball positions for the 8 iron thru wedges??? The back of the ball, the top of it (center) or the front of the ball?

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

When I am trying to get people to move their head in the backswing I would have them look at the logo or dimple going back and as they hit the ball. Then after they get it they just see the ball as part of the landscape not fixating on it. You fixate on the ball and you will be hitting the ball which is exactly what I don't want you to do.

@nickb7511 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I wonder if this could be contributing to why I fade or push most of my shots. My ball position with most irons is about middle of my stance. 4 or 5 iron maybe slightly forward of middle... But since I hit my shots to the right, I assumed I was hitting the ball late in my swing. Will have to try this!

@pancakelord21 11 ай бұрын

Did you ever try this? what you are doing is what i have been reading around online as the go to way to place the ball with irons. This seems crazy to me lol. I will need to try it out but let me know what you experienced.

@james-ww3ot 4 жыл бұрын

Paul, which course are you at for the videos? I've played Bali Hai several times in vegas and I understand you're in Nevada.

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Bears Best GC - Las Vegas.

@james-ww3ot 4 жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf looks wide open.

@bertpainter8385 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a question based on my natural swing path of the club head. I've usually just swing with my natural rhythm without forcing anything. Just whip the club using my whole body in unison, trying to get that whip snap feel from the club head. I watch where the club head crosses the lowest point of the ground and mark that spot in my head for each club I'm about to hit. That spot is my ball position because that's my lowest point as I'm approaching the ground for the club I'm about to hit, with irons up to 5 iron. Woods are a fraction further in front. Driver like most everyone else. My shorter irons are slightly back of center position about a ball or 2 depending on the grade of the land. If I put the ball as suggested further up in the stance I feel like I have to aim for the ball and not have that natural swing at it. I should mention I am 65 with some limitations on back and my rear knee and can't get full extension without pain in both areas when staying behind the ball and with my weight shifting forward and turning while my upper body and arms extend behind the ball at impact. I still stay behind the ball, but my upper body tilt at impact is not what it could be and my front elbow is slightly bent after impact as I follow through. Any suggestions?

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

I would keep doing what you are doing. If there are limitations then what you are doing sounds like it's right for you. Not sure why you are getting this pain. Typically, people reverse pivot or hang back on this back foot while turning their upper body through. This stresses the back. Without seeing it I may not be able to pin point the problem but usually the person is not getting off the back foot and compressing the spine. Make sure you are getting off this foot at and past impact going to a vertical position overtop of the forward foot at follow through. I would be thinking about this first then trying to get the extension on the arms. Typically that is wrists too tight and hitting with the arms. I have had tons of people that think they are loose enough when really they are not. Keep in mind it's loose wrists not loose grip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJ57ZqqU2dHeZ3U.html

@neil5307 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I was taught Ball slightly behind middle for short irons (years ago) ... is this just old school now?

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, old schools. Just follow the tip and you will be in a great position.

@JuliusHiiden 3 жыл бұрын

Normally I put ball below my nose for 7i, now I can understand why I thin shot the ball due to too much forward divot. I will practice this new ball position in the range soon

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, just follow this and you will be fine.

@stevenhackett5876 4 жыл бұрын

Assuming everything in the set up is within tolerances, would you say that not turning out the lead foot would encourage more of an in to out swing, increasing the risk of a push ?

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Not turning out the foot is a huge problem. When you try to turn through you will put pressure on your knee and either slide or stop short. So yes, the slide will make it swing in to out causing pushes and push fades. Not good. I just posted this one the other day: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z710ZdZo0c3OYIU.html

@huge2283 Жыл бұрын

Hello Paul, when reading the The Body Swing Booklet part 1 page 5 under set up routine - Step 1 you say "Start with feet together ball in middle of feet (pros drop lead foot back a few inches)" Could tell us what you mean please as none of the down the line image views show this ( ie - page 6)? Within your "Swing machine" book down the line images don't show an offset from lead to trailing alignment across the toes? Thank you

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Have your feet even. Then drop your left foot back 2-3 inches. Why pros do this is so we can swivel our head and easily see our target. With the feet even it's harder.

@henrikstav69 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm Paul i am gonna try this, but what is correct? I looked at other videos when they say that mid Irons should be close to middle of the stance? Golf is hard when People say different things pjuhh..

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

They sure do. I say it this way. The club is making and arc. The more you drop it back the more open it may be and swinging out at it. The more forward the more close and in it will swing. The longer the club the longer it would take to square so moving it more forward would be ideal as the clubs get longer.

@jasonkelley5209 3 жыл бұрын

Paul, what about a club that's teed low, like a 3 wood or mid-iron (for short par 4's and long/mid par 3's) - same as what you suggest here?

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Same thing I say in the video. There is no difference.

@NotAllWhoWanderAreLost641 20 күн бұрын

Hey Paul, what about your back leg foot position? Are you dropping it back slightly with longer clubs such as for the driver? I believe Hogan called this closing the stance?

@paulwilsongolf 20 күн бұрын

No. Square stance unless you are trying to work the ball.

@JL-ku7wo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip, but you are standing right up by the ball. How would you address the distance of hitting the ball with the different club lengths? If you are too close to the ball you may chunk it, lose max power, If you too far then you reach for it, top it and lose balance.

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

You want your hands basically underneath your chin, this will get the butt of the golf club about 6" away from your belt buckle. With driver it would be a little further out than that.

@ghostnetnanny7343 3 жыл бұрын

The puzzle becomes a pictur. Thx...

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I give you the pieces.

@BAWSS_Life 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Wilson how far away do you stand from the ball, the space between the ball and your feet

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

I like the butt of the club to the belt buckle at about 6-7" a little more with driver.

@robertdelfendahl3737 4 жыл бұрын

If you make a mistake on width, is it best to be more narrow or a little wider?

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

I prefer narrower as opposed to too wide. If you are too wide you cannot do one of the positions I teach.

@artsmith7298 2 жыл бұрын

Tried this out. Pulling irons,pushing driver and fairway metals. Suggestions?

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

Well, this would be the correct ball position and width of stance so there is something in your swing that is a problem. Pulling is hitting with arms. The push is probably you lifting up and coming out of it because your hitting hard with the arms. This locks the wrists and leave the face open. Work on this: Body Swing Concept: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e56pbM123r-XZZ8.html wrist release/snap/roll over kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g55ma7SkudKrpGg.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppqmdLaetODPgJs.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJOeerBn3rSbaWQ.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r651qZp4nsCZXWQ.html Then switch to this once unlock your wrist and get it hooking: Most popular trigger: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMqgm9eZqLedhoE.html That will straighten it out. Also, this might help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNiDoLN23d6Yj58.html

@ADVENTUREINHIMACHAL 3 жыл бұрын

Way of talking is very motivating

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Some people fragile people seem to think I am condescending. Glad you see it how I am trying to say it.

@wstout633 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think this tip would work for everyone, especially tall people? I am 6'8" and I think I may get too wide sometimes which I think restricts my hip turn.

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

For sure. Taller people love the wider stance and bending over too much. Stay tall and do the width of stance and ball position I suggest.

@garytaunton1093 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul. I have single length irons. Should I go 2 balls for all my irons 4 thru pw?

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

If they are 8 iron length then yes.

@garytaunton1093 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf 36 inches. I'm 5 ft 6

@user-qj6cm1ul2b Жыл бұрын

Getting pretty good distance but every thing is really high? Anything obvious I should look for?

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hsCbdbNjlsi0eok.html

@NervousSystem1464 3 жыл бұрын

So is the ball ever in the center or more towards the back leg in any of these shots? It looks like the ball is always ahead of center, even for the short irons or wedges - I’m used to playing the ball back a bit further.

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

It would be if you were hitting a punch shot other than that follow the tip. You start dropping it back you will deloft your clubs too much so you will get a misread on your distances. Sure, you will hit a PW 150 yards but you can't hit your driver 400 yards. This would be the person changing their PW into an 8 iron.

@NervousSystem1464 3 жыл бұрын

Paul Wilson Golf makes sense, thanks! You’re channel has been fantastic.

@J32188 2 жыл бұрын

Paul when you say one ball on this tip Do you mean one foot?

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

1 ball width. So 1.68 inches.

@ericdewayne4990 3 жыл бұрын

You seem to hit your irons with your hands level or almost behind the ball at setup.. Do you not subscribe to the hands forward at setup theory?

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

I don't want to touch the ball with iron or knock it off the tee with driver. I have bent down millions of times teeing up balls for students. I knock it of the tee I have to bent and extra time.

@brunop.8588 2 жыл бұрын

Question - I understand the distance between both feet in relation to the ball that you are communicating. However, by touching the ball with your feet, you are not creating any distance between your body and the ball. In other words, the ball is too close to your body, when you touch it with your feet. Am I missing something? Thank you.

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

This is a drill so you can practice the width of stance and ball position. This is not reality. Of course you would be standing farther away.

@jatalberg 3 жыл бұрын

Hand position, as far as handle, over left pocket or different positions, thanks

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Butt of the club with irons right side of your thigh. Or just left of your belt buckle. Hands too far ahead is a serious problem. This will cause you to have a super strong grip and shut the face at the top.

@jatalberg 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I did work on this today at range But I did not see your tip about the hands too far ahead and yes my hands are a little too far ahead and I didn’t know this a lot of low left shots

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Glad we caught this. You should start with these videos: Body Swing Concept: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e56pbM123r-XZZ8.html Grip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLeKf9Npx6yRh6s.html Hinge Rehinge: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMCVh9SU35jUnXk.html Secure Grip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJ57ZqqU2dHeZ3U.html Best Drill: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbyYp69eyZemaY0.html Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJedhph82p61YWQ.html

@jatalberg 3 жыл бұрын

I forgot to ask the other day after I replied the driver seems to be a question on that handle

@johnhubbard7384 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, I'm first!

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you are!

@Ben59910 2 жыл бұрын

Can having ball too far back with driver cause a weak hook?

@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын

Usually that would cause you to push it due to hitting it too soon in the arc. Other times when people drop the ball back too much they lean the club too forward which gives them a strong grip. This grip and hand position shuts the face.

@wademarchand4441 4 жыл бұрын

Wow up til now it’s just been pretty much a guess

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

For sure. If you're guessing then it will never be consistent.

@mkierna 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video - clear, precise & simple. I do have a question though. If I am hitting 3W off the tee and have it treed up, do I use the same ball position as if I were hitting the 3W from the fairway off the turf or do I position the ball off my front heel, like the driver? Is the answer different for other clubs used for the tee shot, like on a short par-3?

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, same ball position. Being on a tee makes no differnce.

@johnmcguigan6717 4 жыл бұрын

I would tell my friends, however, then I wouldn’t be able to beat them....... ok😜

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

I've heard that one quite a few times!! Once you keep taking their money, they will find out where the lower scores are coming from.

@derekscott7949 2 ай бұрын

What about 1 length irons

@paulwilsongolf 2 ай бұрын

Depends. If they are 7 or 8 iron length.

@vasuvarma1843 3 жыл бұрын

what exactly is moving one ball forward mean

@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын

An inch and a quarter. The width of a golf ball.

@danpennacchio9319 Ай бұрын

What about shaft lean

@paulwilsongolf 29 күн бұрын

Here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLNkgrtk0piRaWQ.html

@Mixer8900 4 жыл бұрын

Why should width of the stance and ball position vary from club to club?

@paulwilsongolf 4 жыл бұрын

You are going to get a little wider stance to be more stable for the longer clubs because you are swinging faster. The ball will go further forward in the stance because a linger club is going to take that extra time to square.

@Mixer8900 4 жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf Why would I swing "faster" with longer clubs? Movements are the same if we are using our body correctly. The club head speed will increase due to club beign longer but mechanics are executed at constant speed. I assume you aren't teaching that we should rotate body at different rates when changing clubs. If we are using our body correctly the bottom of the swing arc will be under the left shoulder with all the clubs. Thus we need to place the ball constantly behind that point opposite of the left ear. If we rotate our body at constant rate then there's no reason to change width of the stance depending on the club. Width should be wide enough to have a stable base but narrow enough to make weight shift possible without the head moving all over the place. The width of the stance should be two inches outside neutral joint alignment.