The Swing Drill I Wish I Did Sooner!

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13 күн бұрын

I really hope this helps you as much as it helped me. Filmed at the incredible Royal Bled Golf Club in Slovenia. How about this backdrop!!
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@ontheroadwithiona 11 күн бұрын

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@66stangRh 10 күн бұрын

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@ontheroadwithiona 9 күн бұрын

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@66stangRh 4 күн бұрын

@ontheroadwithiona I most certainly love them! So grateful I could replace the ones I damaged! They came very quickly, too!

@andyh2287 10 күн бұрын

You should do more drill videos, Iona, because everything you do and say makes complete sense and is so simple love it

@simonrhys 6 күн бұрын

Seconded

@georgebarlow8613 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for this drill Iona. I play off 5 but struggled badly for last 6 weeks. Stumbled on this video. Tried it today then went for 9 holes..... I feel cured. Now just need to remember how to putt! 😂

@jeffreyewing1168 9 күн бұрын

I want to thank you for this drill, I went out this morning and executed this drill. I’m in my mid sixties now, I believe I gained 15 to 20 yards after doing this. Thank you Iona !!!

@golfhacker9051 11 күн бұрын

Thanks Iona will give this ago. Professional men's golf is so hard to emulate as an amateur, so quick and aggressive, love the calmness of women's golf. You make it seem so effortless.

@p4fizzle 4 күн бұрын

Women's golf is a lot more relatable for average golfers for sure

@ra1der5 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for re-enforcing the importance of this drill. The first time I saw this was through YT; Danny Maude a few months ago. I shared it with a friend and now he takes a practice swing with his feet together before every shot. Thinking I might follow his lead.

@rosshilliar2105 10 күн бұрын

Iona thanks!! I have to say, I was a bit sceptical about this as I thought you hit it straight etc anyway, but wow!! I tried it on the range today and (as you said) with my feet together I was amazed at how straight and far the ball actually went. I decided to use it as a quick pre-shot routine for feel and my driving was so much better on the course today. Thank you and please try it everyone 😊😊

@michaelrogers3582 7 күн бұрын

Exceptional content. Thank you for all the help and entertainment.

@andrewtimmins7064 7 күн бұрын

Excellent video Iona 🍀🍀⛳⛳

@gunnarjinx 11 күн бұрын

You're absolutely brilliant ... i say this as a scratch golfer simply enjoying the way YOU enjoy and love the game ... the passion within you is infectious to the bone ... keep it up... I'm sharing this to my Golf-Page for most Icelandic golfers to enjoy ;) ;)

@jamesdrakett1775 12 күн бұрын

Great structures you bring to practice. Beats mindlessly pummelling balls with no clear intent. I also love the positivity and kindness that you bring. The best golf and life videos out there. You're a truly good soul Iona. Thank you and keep them coming. 👍👍👍👌👌👌

@jeffchristinemckenna1939 9 сағат бұрын

Beautiful! Around the body REALLY works. Thank you!

@robinhilliard8239 4 минут бұрын

Glad I 'dropped by' to see this drill you were Raving about, then to my surprise finding it is, as you said, a longtime classic drill. I hadn't done in a long time and one my mother, an excellent club champion in her time, told me about, but I forgot about it. I will now add this to my practice routine, because you nailed it.. one of my biggest challenges has often been to have the feeling of going around verses up and down!! Even yesterday when overly tired in the heat, I could feel lapsing g I to that and had to stop to remember how to turn.. lol. This helped hugely. Thank you!! Robin

@jimsaddler942 6 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh! Love this video! What a beautiful driving range! I've hit balls like this with my feet together at the range for years- before I saw any instruction video. It WORKS! Friends are amazed how far (and straight) you can hit it this way! Sometimes I lay a towel down and hit balls like this from my knees! It really helps you flatten out your swing. Thanks for a great video, and BTW, I love your accent! ⛳😎

@mikesingleton174 6 күн бұрын

I absolutely love everything you are involved in. Whether it’s Chasing or tips like this. Keep up the great work 🤗

@paulwalsh2756 6 күн бұрын

Makes me want to practice 🎉

@richardsmithson182 3 күн бұрын

Love seeing all your videos,I also got a glimpse of you at the Scottish Open ❤.So glad you are on KZfaq.

@PandasKitchen 4 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this drill! My swing has just felt so off lately and because of that my mind has been filled with a million swing thoughts. This drill helped simplify everything to focus on the few things that matter and let my body figure out the rest. Thanks again Iona!

@ilyassapiyan3811 6 күн бұрын

Great presentation and content Iona 😊

@Murf1802 7 күн бұрын

Thank you, makes complete sense to my crazy brain, I'm like you stated , focused on the ball ,so my swing can get steep, over the top trying to smash the ball, the worst thought for a club golfer. I'll definitely use this drill with when on the range. 9:39

@beaubrockett4097 10 сағат бұрын

Great drill! I use this drill for my beginner high school golfers. It's also a great reset if a golfer is struggling.

@gillesdery4869 7 күн бұрын

Great information.

@michaelclohosey7645 6 күн бұрын

excellent drill

@outdoorse7969 4 күн бұрын

Today I tried this in my warm up on the range before playing 18 holes. Really helped me feel the swing and give me confidence. Thanks Iona from the Pacific Northwest 🌲 🏔️ 🌊 ⛅️ in the States 🇺🇸!

@davidparsons3163 12 күн бұрын

A great drill & reminder on keeping the swing simple. Thanks Iona 👍

@martinblack2450 6 күн бұрын

Trued this on the range, and started to enjoy ball striking again. May lose some distance but on average confident that game will be so much more consistent and stress free. Thank you Iona.

@davidrichards4261 12 күн бұрын

I love the simplicity of your instructional videos. Very focused, very calm and leave a lot for people to put their own swing in. Definitely going to use this one. Thank you.

@19DMS51 12 күн бұрын

WOW! Absolutely the best explanation of how your body works when creating a proper swing. Can’t wait to get to the driving range and use this drill. Thank you again Iona for your insights.

@ahunte1 11 күн бұрын

Perfect timing as I found something similar myself last week at the range. I realized I was diving at the ball, and focusing on swinging the club with my arms made a huge difference. I played the best I have in ages after working on this.

@kentjudges6178 Күн бұрын

Another fantastic video and great tip for us all!

@Michaelsjpx 12 күн бұрын

Iona , great drill I've used it many times and it always works to sort out my swing ...You should think about playing again your swing is absolutely beautiful .. keep up the outstanding work on this channel the best on YT period

@goggie47 7 күн бұрын

Such a big thank you for this!!!🎉 And much love all the way from South Africa!!❤☺️ I've been playing now since March this year and I've found that I'm pretty good at this and the bug obviously bit me straight away!😂 So from a super amateur point of view and the heading of this video hahahahaha!!😂😂 This is perfect because having the driver in my hand I always feel like it needs to hit hard and straight and it never did!!😮 This drill will definately bring me back to stage one fundamentals like that feel you were explaining!🥇👌 My handicap is now at 21.8 and I feel this drill will help so much with bringing it down... like.. a lot!!😅 Thank you for this!!!!!🤜🤛🔥🔥🔥

@timquain5341 12 күн бұрын

I normally skip over the sponsor part of videos but I'm glad I watched all of yours. That was some wise words and sounded straight from the heart. A part of Iona that I didn't know existed. As for the golf part, you are one of the most accurate ball strikers on youtube. I'm always amazed at your consistency and ability to hit the ball down the middle of the fairway. I will definitely be taking this drill to the range. But for now, I'm off to the course!!!! Thanks, Iona :)

@suec100 7 күн бұрын

Oh Iona thank you thank you thank you I did this & what a difference it has made in so many ways I am now currently doing 2 swings with feet together as part of my pre shot routine wow

@mrprice3338 12 күн бұрын

Great tip Iona. Playing tomorrow, hoping to break 90. Wish me luck 😁👍

@gg2822 3 күн бұрын

Hi Iona I am just back from the driving range I used this drill and then hit some full shots I hit the center of the club face much more regularly after the drill. Thank you very much for sharing.

@TheSportfane 9 күн бұрын

This is exactly what I’ve struggled with for about 5 years now.. steep and over the top. Of course not always but with my bad swings. Too many of those even yesterday. One of the best videos and most useful videos I have ever seen on the subject. Will do this every range session from now on😊. Thx Iona and keep up the good work!👏⛳️

@kellyboles7651 12 күн бұрын

Hey Iona, I have missed seeing your videos recently! I enjoyed this video and I tend to cast my driver and I feel this drill will help me swing around my body! Sometimes with irons I will hit them fat and on some occasions I will pull hook my irons! I appreciate you and your attitude towards golf and life. Your Joy comes across for golf and life and you are helping others to enjoy their leisure time while playing golf, I have enjoyed seeing golf courses from all over the world and love heating your comments and observations! Thanks for being a Blessing to all!! See you on the next video!! Kelly in North Carolina😊

@paulbishop3514 3 күн бұрын

Can’t wait to try this out. I’ve struggled with lateral movement for a while 🙏🤞

@timquinlan8130 12 күн бұрын

Great drill and valuable comments on life. A wonderful sample of what the channel offers on the whole. Thanks as always and looking forward to the next one.

@3nCounting 12 күн бұрын

I learned this drill myself back in the 1990's and occasionally use it (when I remember to) and it's effective. I used it to ingrain the sense of balance because I too would feel myself slipping into the "Reverse Pivot"... a slicer's nightmare. Now, I've changed my swing and produce more of a draw (that's completely unreliable) and at my age, a stiff back promotes a short and block swing. This drill, I now use to help loosen my back before taking the full, driver swings on the practice range.

@abennett77 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for the drill. Can't wait to give this a shot at the range!

@Bin-The-L-Plates 12 күн бұрын

Genius...... looks so simple and easy to do I'm going to give it a go. I've always struggled to rotate keeping the legs and hips in the under control which makes me cast the club. Regular lessons have helped me get to playing off 14, and my coach always keeps things simple as he knows I struggle to action anything too complicated or technical, this looks brilliant. Thanks again for the constant great content.

@alejandrok2891 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for this!!! Once a teacher changed my natural swing for a more vertical one and I only had problems since there...I´ll try with your method . (By the way, I´ve been lucky to be at Bled twice, great place!. I´m from Argentina but my father was born in Ljubljana)

@rickycannons7655 3 сағат бұрын

Hi Iona I tried this on the range today wow so easy I must say will have another go on Friday it’s beautiful

@cfurnival1 8 күн бұрын

Love this simple drill. I've used this previously as I had a terrible sway. This has eliminated it and I now turn so much better. This one really works.!!!!

@Smithyboy-jh7wn 12 күн бұрын

Been playing for years now hit 73 the other day and I put it down to some of your tips Iv watched xx keep them coming

@jasonlongley3537 5 күн бұрын

Tried this yesterday and I can honestly say i have never hit the ball off the tee better. I love the fact that it’s such a simple concept - it doesn’t fill your head with a 1000 swing thoughts. Thanks Iona.

@ChipsAndAces77 12 күн бұрын

Great tip Iona, I always go back to this narrow stance when I "lose" my in to out path. Also moving the ball a little further back in my stance, just to get the feeling back.

@66stangRh 10 күн бұрын

I cannot wait to do this drill A LOT. Starting tomorrow morning ! Thank you thank you thank you Following up! I really had a great experience doing this and plan to make many more visits to the range to do this drill!

@patrickbarton1575 12 күн бұрын

Many thanks Iona for this little diamond of info. I'll take it on board and practice this. Golf is to be enjoyed not to be feared. 😊

@gavintaylor5099 12 күн бұрын

Really good drill and well presented. Thanks Iona. Keep ‘em coming.

@kellydorsey4238 10 күн бұрын

OMG Iona thanks for sharing this...tried it yesterday and was able to move my ball launch from 4 degrees left to 2 degrees right and I have better balance...thanks again!

@DosLobos 12 күн бұрын

Great advice Iona. Funnily enough this is exactly what I've been working on the last few weeks. I went down the ground force rabbit hole and lost hitting the ball with my arms. Cheers

@hansvanpelt245 10 күн бұрын

Iona, you are an absolute gem. This works, I’m tall, sway in my swing and this absolutely quietens the body. It is a gotcha moment, best tip ever

@nickroberts115 8 күн бұрын

Nice drill simple and very effective

@brianclark3503 10 күн бұрын

Thanks again for remembering to Keep it Simple, Iona! I usually match that drill with a rear foot back drill to keep myself from swaying - my biggest challenge since coming back to golf 2 years ago. Looking forward to what you have to offer next!

@KennethFitzpatrick 12 күн бұрын

Thanks Iona I have been swaying a lot in my swing but your tip has helped me to get back in balance.

@Ruth-ti6si 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this drill Iona. You always explain things in such a clear way and I appreciate the different camera angles. Keep up the good work.

@Cardroid 12 күн бұрын

These lessons are awesome! Thank you also for the front camera angle.., it helps a lot to visualize the swing and hip movement. I clicked on the notification bell., hope my game improves soon!!

@user-xr1jb6fg5s 12 күн бұрын

Really nice drill Iona I’m off to the range tomorrow to dial in on my distances either all clubs throughout the bag will warm up first by trying your drill keep the content coming x

@birdman9298 4 күн бұрын

I love that you used the word proprioceptive!

@golflre7179 12 күн бұрын

Will be trying this! Addressed everything I do not do correctly. Ty ❤

@johns3473 12 күн бұрын

Very simple drill, I will try the drill tomorrow!! I still use your F ,G, P. on the score card to keep track on my weaknesses. Thanks for all your hard work 😎⛳️👍

@georgeohara550 12 күн бұрын

Another great video Iona brilliant drill will be taking it to the range with me also loved the little bit in the middle were you took the time just to chat about how ppl are feeling . Amazing Iona thank you so much

@martinwilliams152 12 күн бұрын

Wow, I get all these lessons and tips for just subscribing for free. Excellent Iona keep them coming my golf is improving thanks to you..😊😊

@coombesy2 12 күн бұрын

Hey thanks Iona, I have been performing that drill for years. One of my first lessons, I wanted to learn how to play a draw and that’s exactly what he had me learning. Every now and then I go back to that for a check up

@tonymead1186 12 күн бұрын

Pete Cowan was also talking about this Iona, you are so right, in future I'm going to warm up this way, you are such a selfless person Iona thank you

@randyrixten6468 12 күн бұрын

Great drill tks so much.

@davidtresch1267 11 күн бұрын

Iona, that is a drill that helped me to get back on the course and at least play 4 weeks post knee replacement 2 years ago. I can attest that it went further by helping my entire game as I gained the ability to take a more full swing as my rehab continued. Great drill!

@michaelhill56 9 күн бұрын

Iona, this has been my "go to" drill for whenever my swing gets too rushed. It works like a charm every time...

@josephvirdone4384 8 күн бұрын

good stuff! been trying this drill and it makes easier for me not to overswing, and play with relaxed arms.

@donaldhorne-w4y 11 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh is right Iona , what a great tip , just applied it in my garage and I could feel it , going to the range early tomorrow , cheers

@user-eb7kn5qm8k 9 күн бұрын

Love the tip, have used this for my irons but never considers for woods, will give this a try, thanks

@flashwhite 12 күн бұрын

Generally I’ve been ok swinging around with the driver and short irons, but struggled with mid to long irons. I’ll give this a crack, hopefully I can drop down off that 10.8 finally. Thank you again for the content you produce Iona, it’s very much appreciated.

@wanderingbrummie 11 күн бұрын

John Jacobs used to recommend this back in the seventies as the best drill to develop a free arm swing. It really works.

@jamesfitzgerald6636 9 күн бұрын

60s

@PhilBennett-jn5go 10 күн бұрын

Keep the instruction/tips videos coming Iona. This my go-to drill when I start to come over the top (was recommended to me by an ex pro friend of mine), does make a great difference.

@adamunderwood4216 12 күн бұрын

Great drill! As a cricket player this will help with my swing as cut down on it natural from years of cricket!

@louisehunter3106 5 күн бұрын

I've had months of misery of the tee. I'm looking forward to practising this drill.

@The-OC 12 күн бұрын

The teaching pro at my local club uses this drill as almost a starter for his students, it's brilliant.!

@alexhall6375 12 сағат бұрын

Excellent explanation!

@MrJohnr47 12 күн бұрын

I remember drills like this and it will really help me. Thanks so much, I had a really dispiriting day on the course the other day and I wanted to go back out and work on solid contact without my body jumping around like I was electrocuted

@tdhawk7284 12 күн бұрын

I agree with emphasizing arms, wrists, and (most importantly) hands. For years I followed an instructor that emphasized body and de emphasized arms. I ended up with a bad back. Now I follow Mike Malaska which has freed me to use my arms and hands. Watch Bernard Langer’s timeless swing where he pumps his arms. His body reacts to his arms, not the opposite.

@glennmcilroy 12 күн бұрын

100% true

@ontheroadwithiona 10 күн бұрын

Totally agree

@artd4163 5 күн бұрын

Dare I ask if that was a KZfaq instructor and who it was?

@michellehughes8164 12 күн бұрын

I am going to give this a go haven't been hitting balls for quite some time and I love any hints and tip thank you ❤

@sepetisionelatu5539 12 күн бұрын

Will try this out and thank you.

@MountainFortyNine 12 күн бұрын

Love this. Thank you!

@pauldavis8286 12 күн бұрын

Great drill! I'm going to take it to the driving range and implement this into my practice routine.

@seanboland3560 5 күн бұрын

Superb

@the_hat 10 күн бұрын

Only hit a few into a net so far but good lord, never had such good contact, cannot wait to try this on the range. Thank you and keep up the good work.

@Stubbsy998 11 күн бұрын

This is a great tip. I struggle big time with coming in steep on the ball. I just about get away with it with the iron swing but driver is so hit and miss. I have only just, after nearly a year of lessons, figured out for myself that feeling of the club going around the body. This drill will make a big difference to emphasise that. Thanks Iona. Loving the content as always!

@shankedit65 8 күн бұрын

Excellent

@natebait88 12 күн бұрын

This just clicked for me the other day, found this video looking for some reinforcement to the feeling I discovered. Fixed my takeaway and its been eye opening. Straighter ball flight, gained distance, my fade is gone. Excited to work this into my driver. The hand full of balls I've hit have carried the same with 10 less mph ball speed. Great video!

@user-vw9ji9mt2x 9 күн бұрын

Morning Great video again. I've just gone back to the same drill and have rediscovered my swing and rhythm. Regards Mike West Bradford Golf Club, Yorkshire

@Mrtee1950 10 күн бұрын

Love this. I struggle with consistency, especially with my driver. Will start with this on all my practice. Genius 👏👏

@williamfickett177 9 күн бұрын

So good, thanks. Please do more video's. With all the talk of the body leading and swinging this shows how powerful the arms really are, Thanks again.

@shanewilliams1216 12 күн бұрын

Pretty simple to the point practice swing drill, I am going to have to try this , Thank you Iona 👍

@natev70r 11 күн бұрын

Thank you, thank you for this drill. I struggle so much trying to make a consistent back swing. This drill immediately fixed my back swing. Most importantly IMHO, this drill automatically sets the wrist hinge without you having to think about it (think soft hands). It aligns the butt of the club directly at the ball/target line. If you choke up on the driver grip and stop after your wrists set, you can see the exposed portion of the grip points to the target line. Maybe you could expound on that benefit in another video. Thanks again. I subscribed to your channel. 😊

@donaldwilcoxjr.5212 12 күн бұрын

I enjoy all you vlogs ....and as I have said I think you are a beautiful lady and could listen to you read the phone book ....and never get bored ....I love to hear you talk ....perfect woman far as I am concerned.....that being said I truly think you should get into coaching....these coaching vlogs you do and way you explain the drills makes it very easy to understand and simple to follow and repeat.....thank you ....I really struggle and always have with an over the top movement with driver especially....been playing for over 20 years and have got as low as scratch but almost 50 now and only play couple times a week ....so handicap is 5.7 at moment ....always been a pretty good iron player but have always struggled getting to a place where when I step up on the tee and have to hit driver I feel confident....maybe on day ....