So Many Golfers Make This Downswing Fault With The Driver

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3 жыл бұрын

golfbuddy.co.uk/ the driver solid and in play often results in great rounds of golf with low scores, but we all know that consistency with the driver can be difficult.
In this video I cover a really common fault that I see all too often from someone struggling with the driver...... and in many cases the fault is exactly what they are trying to do!
So many golfers make this downswing fault with the driver but here I share with you the way to fix it in your swing.
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@davidsmith812 2 жыл бұрын

Working my way through all your videos. This was another great visual for what I need to do w/ the driver. Thanks!

@edwardbrown6901 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Chris..now I can see the club drop and follow through..I will try this very slow and move forward ..thanks

@michaelk9615 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was out of hope until I saw this video thanks Chris. I’ve had some real problems with transitions back to driver after hitting irons I’m hoping this drill will fix it. I tend to strike down even with a high tee leading to the ball striking.

@chet732003 Жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos for the last 7 years. Anytime im struggling with my game i always try to find a video from you that addresses the problem

@King_Goose1 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips Chris! Very clear and simple explanations. Makes perfect sense. Keep up the good work!

@jeffstreelman1330 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Chris. Keep taking about driver, it’s so frustrating to hit a poor drive.

@guidograver3729 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris for another great video! Gonna try this one on the range this evening.

@edwardbrown6901 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip Chris..I could use you to fix my driver swing thanks

@kushumksikdar4437 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. Great Video instruction. I slice my drives sometimes as I too often try to follow the arc on the downswing. I am definitely going to try this out. Can one make this downswing when hitting irons?

@danielchamier1752 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, I’ve watched hundreds of you tube golf coaching videos and I think yours are technically the best. One thing I’ve never seen discussed is, however, the fact that, in my view, the way the golf swing is coached these days is to move the clubhead outside the line initially (allowing for rotation) in order to generate width and then inside the line on the downswing to avoid an out to in repeat of the backswing. It would be much easier to understand if someone pointed this out. Am I missing something?!

@benlicwinko7949 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip. Thanks Chris!

@michaelpagray 3 жыл бұрын

This is the Best video I’ve found on Easily explaining and showing how to Shallow the club at the same time as rotating. And I’ve viewed hundreds. Cheers Chris. Going to do this tomorrow at the range.

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael and glad it’s helped

@ronniechung5969 3 жыл бұрын

Best illustration of over tbe top and widening of the swing i have ever seen. Well done sir!

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronnie appreciate that 👍

@TB-nh4dg 3 жыл бұрын

I can relate to this, good drill Chris. Thanks

@bobbyk3469 3 жыл бұрын

I used to have this problem. Fixed it by practicing with the thought of "soft hands" at he top. The club just fell in line naturally . It was hard to believe that shots went further and straighter with little effort.

@ahmadgolf Жыл бұрын

thank you chris for this tutorial, absolutely will do this

@chemistny 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris I must say u really are the best instructors on youtube. I feel u have such good understanding of the golf swing and always give great tips and ur videos are always spot on. I just wish you lived closer i would love to take a lesson.

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angelo appreciate that

@lewisthompson298 3 жыл бұрын

A fast swing, where have I heard that before 😂 next piece of the puzzle 🧩 thanks Chris 👍🏻

@michaeldennis3661 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Chris. Does this technique correlate well with long irons, hybrids, and woods?

@desmond9168 3 жыл бұрын

It’s uncanny how often I’m thinking about the concept of a particular aspect of the golf swing that you come out with a video lesson that EXACTLY deals with it? Thanks for a great lesson. Can’t wait to try it out! I have to say that I’m glad to hear that you agree that this is not a ‘quick fix’? I imagine it will take a bit to get it right!

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Des, and yes unfortunately this may take time, but the results can be worth it it many cases 👍

@OscarGonzalez-vg3cp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again. Working on it. Good observation got it maestro.

@MxTim405 3 ай бұрын

I just tried this today, Chris, and it really helped my swing with the dropping down part. Thanks !

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 ай бұрын

Thanks glad it helped

@DaNnYElLoCO23 3 жыл бұрын

Chris, I have never heard this advice before. Thank you! I will try this out on the range next time. Cheers!

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel

@martinhardman9288 3 жыл бұрын

This, together with your videos about keeping the arms “wide” on the downswing, was made for me. 30 years ago I was taught to yank my right elbow into my side...no room, no time, hips square at impact, poor strikes. Very good as always Chris

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Martin, yeah I think a few have been told to pull the elbow in, rarely works. Glad the vids have helped

@luiscastilloz 3 жыл бұрын

Perfectly clear explanation!!!! 👌🏼

@nickb7511 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Cant wait to try this!!

@ajayd4172 Жыл бұрын

This is the exact video I need. Thank you Chris!

@neilkorte7783 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris I never knew this. I have always been taught to swing on a constant plane. Will definitely try out next time I'm on the range. Is this the same for irons ?

@mikemayhew6280 2 жыл бұрын

Super video and easy to follow. Im a golfer who swings down directly to ball and I end up hitting the ball at top of the driver and goes high. I will deffo try this when back a driver range. Incidentally is this the same down swing for the irons? cheers big fan of your videos

@markc3653 3 жыл бұрын

Once again Chris has illustrated a concept in a way that makes it easy to understand. Well done

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@GeneraILee360 3 жыл бұрын

Slow mo really helped to create the feel, I'm good with my irons but struggling with driver. Although its dark, I just tried it in my net, in truth, it felt fantastic and I found myself constantly finishing in a full pose, instead of my normal sawn off finish. Can't wait to get back to the course to try it properly. Thanks bud 👍👍👍

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Lee and glad it felt different already 👍

@michaelcervoni2427 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris! This makes a lot of sense for the driver as I sky the ball and need to use a more horizontal path… I hit my irons real well, but feel like I should only use the “drop” for my driver only and continue the same path with my irons since I hit them well. Your thoughts??

@richardwilson112 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Brother Chris. Thanks again.

@jojoguillermo8773 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks cris for this Drill

@elmatador7528 3 жыл бұрын

Love this , thanks Chris

@daseinoseven4514 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! Thank you.

@simonggreen7383 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Chris such a great explanation 👍

@herbertblechinger6536 3 жыл бұрын

great video, I was able to implement it perfectly today. every drive long and straight.👌👍

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Herbert 👍

@robinbroadfield3342 3 жыл бұрын

This is an outstanding video on swing path, Chris. While you don't mention wrist action, I can see that you turn your left wrist down between last parallel and impact to get from an open to square clubface at impact. Is that something we need to consciously add to the other movements you recommend in this video?

@michaelhenley2633 3 жыл бұрын

I've struggled with that for years, so many topped shots. When I can get to the range, I'll try this out 👍

@mysticalbeing8943 3 жыл бұрын

did it work

@Hoggar10 3 жыл бұрын

This was identified for me in a lesson but my focus has been on rotation! I think adding this lowering of the hands my help

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

It certainly should do Kevin, rotation is key too through so the two together should work 👍

@michaelday4456 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the feel I have been working on lately. I "feel" like I pause forever at the top but the "real" is unnoticeable on camera. I have learned in the past year that its imperative that you film yourself to work in any swing change to get results.

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

So true. Great to have that visual feedback and see how it looks rather than basing it on feel alone 👍

@malcolmfawcett8012 3 жыл бұрын

A really good, easy to understand session. Thanks 🏌️⛳️👍🏻

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Malcolm 👍

@HolyGrailOfGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Great swing, Chris! Most people are trying to rush the clubhead into the ball thinking that will somehow give them more distance. If they did the opposite and try to keep the clubhead as far behind them as they can and simply let the clubhead strike the ball, instead of forcing it, they'll hit the ball farther and straighter with far less effort.

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

So true, just very hard to do, but I think having clear concepts really help 👍

@atsai5815 Ай бұрын

Great vid. Very helpful. Does dropping your arm to reveal the logo apply to hitting irons? Keep up the good work

@urbinalouis 2 жыл бұрын

Literally the best video on learning to hit driver

@christiankenworthy2121 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to try this really struggling with my driver at the moment

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps Christian 👍

@jaymac5268 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed

@kevinpohlner2840 2 жыл бұрын

There needs to be more videos made to address this exact issue because even when taking lessons, this technique isn't discussed. Thanks

@Doze320 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip and drill. Off to the range. Thanks

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps 👍

@grigsbypoland3203 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like you pull your right elbow to your hip during the downswing which means your hands are closer to your body at contact vs. setup = hit it on the toe of the clubface? How do you get your arms/hands extended away from you body after that move so they connect with the ball the same distance as for setup?

@garryross7 7 ай бұрын

Great advice 😊

@stekaplan123 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris great video. It may just be a feeling, but with my irons I feel comfortable swinging, I make good solid contact and the swing feels like more of a single plane swing. With my driver, I often feel jammed (kind of like an inside pitch in baseball or perhaps for you cricket). Should the overall swing between driver and irons essentially be the same? Is it just a queston of ball position that causes you to hit up or down on the ball? I saw on Instagram the other day you had something about moving the circle, but I can't seem to find that video on KZfaq.

@thestandardmanual3446 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant simple tips Chris👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neal

@lambertbest6488 2 жыл бұрын

Does this apply to fairway woods and irons also? Thanks

@blakekearby7171 3 жыл бұрын

Makes sense in my mind about giving yourself more space to properly finish BUT... Why couldn't you take the club away on the same lower/flatter plane?

@yashvardhanchandra6644 3 жыл бұрын

Awesomee vid Chris

@mattlee1071 6 ай бұрын

In Indiana. This will be my goal over the Winter. Report back soon.

@jeffreyyoungblood7438 3 жыл бұрын

Great drill.

@johnsaundersorsam 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip and well explaned

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John 👍

@ulrichprince9668 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris it’s almost as though you were watching me at the range yesterday 😂

@mysticalbeing8943 3 жыл бұрын

gonna try this tomorrow hope it fixes my slice

@flxwong 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris! Does this apply to irons and full wedge shots as well?

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

It does yes

@marcussheldon9220 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris this is the same as sliding the club head down a wall behind you drill that you did some time ago. hope your well.

@remmy100 3 жыл бұрын

Must be a god of some sort because I just came to this conclusion earlier today during my round. Wasnt even looking for advice or videos on the subject yet somehow still ended up here lol.

@matthewcritchley1214 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained.

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew

@gazr99 3 жыл бұрын

Will try this once golf is back but question should this be before the I start rotating my hips or at the same time?

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Ideally at the same time, as you begin to unwind work the arms down 👍

@faroverpar8068 3 жыл бұрын

I believe this is why I’m slicing 4 out of 5 shots.... going to work on this at the range here shortly. 👍

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

I would agree, this does create slices with the driver 👍

@stuartfisher6240 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris Looking at the video, from the top of the back swing the club head takes an arc around down through the ball due to its momentum. The hands take a route of there own on an arc slightly steeper on the way down then just prior to impact they move left due to the bodies rotation left and the club being released. Your comment would be appreciated!

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

He’s your pretty much spot on, the club head does make the move you describe whilst the hands take a slightly different path. The hands also move up and in just prior to impact as you say 👍

@findmelightsdotcom9280 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips, I'm sure will help a lot of people, including me. Have you ever had golfers elbow? If so, did you carry on playing with this injury??

@wobkgs 3 жыл бұрын

A strap across the forearm helps

@skjortan Жыл бұрын

Great! Another tip is to keep your head still in the downswing, its easy to let the head move forward with the body creating that " comming over the top swing"

@MarkSmithhhh 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely, so simple but man does it help

@paulgutermann8413 3 жыл бұрын

Are those downswing actions ones that apply to clubs other than driver? I often find myself getting too steep on the downswing and try to correct for that by thinking about dropping my hands and arms at the top of the downswing.

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, same theory would apply to the other clubs too 👍

@GordonGartrell 3 жыл бұрын

Is this also applicable to irons? ie mid to long irons in particular.

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gordon, yes the same applies to irons 👍

@danielmosias6280 3 жыл бұрын

Chris is that the same as what people advise in keeping your back to the target longer?

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Daniel, that advice is often for golfers who move the trail shoulder too much out to the ball, but could help here too as would allow the arms to drop early 👍

@tonyc6743 3 жыл бұрын

Should I,make this move with irons too

@oldprogolf7292 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, Chris. I do question, however, if this movement can rely only on gravity to drop the clubhead from the top. Like you, I study in detail many swings and my feeling is that some effort (often unconscious) is required by the player to lower the club. The hands and arms pull down (Sergio is an extreme example, his father taught him to pull down) without steepening the shaft. Difficult for the less flexible, I never learnt it in my youth and fought a slice for all my career. Got it now at 70. Of course many great players (Jones, Locke, Cotton, Snead) swung over the top with their hands but dropped the clubhead by rotation of the left arm at, or soon after, the top of the backswing. Different strokes!

@xxthadeucexx 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think he's advocating letting gravity do the work in an actual swing. I think it's just to get the feeling of what it feels like to work the club on an arc that starts with the clubhead falling down/arms working down. Once you get the feeling, you can then replicate it with more speed and purpose instead of trying to let gravity do it.

@oldprogolf7292 3 жыл бұрын

@@xxthadeucexx I think you are right. What I would like to know, and can't find anywhere, is what force actually lowers the club and Chris does not say. Could be increase in spine tilt, right arm and right pectoral pulling down, left arm pushing down or something else. Whatever it is, I never learnt it as a young pro and now, at 70, have found my own way mainly driven by the left arm (my right arm and wrist are too inflexible). I would like to know what today's top players do but my guess is that they don't know which is why no-one teaches how to do it! Chris, can you help?

@xxthadeucexx 3 жыл бұрын

@@oldprogolf7292 The club lowers via a sequence of things. You need all the parts to work in sequence to get the proper path to the ball. It's not just one thing. The lower body needs to start rotating to make way for the torso rotation while the arms move down. If any of these things is out of sequence, there will be problems that we fix with compensations. I can tell you that many people struggle with a slice, not from rotation and path, but from the face being wide open. Face control is so critical but often overlooked.

@johnnybravo9087 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. We always hear the pulling the arms down is bad - can you explain as this seems to be the opposite. Thanks

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Great question Johnny. In my experience if the golfer tries to pull the arms down it can cause the club to steepen, if we can get the arms down but also be aware of the club heads movement along with this we should be ok 👍

@johnnybravo9087 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you.

@dougierobertson2099 3 жыл бұрын

Bit late , but does this drill apply to irons?

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

It does yes 👍

@lemmybean4824 3 жыл бұрын

Same for irons Chris?

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

It is yes, just tend to see it a little more often with the driver

@ivwshane 5 ай бұрын

Everyone always talks about club head path but shouldn’t the focus be on the path of your hands? We know we want the club path to be circular and we know we want the low point after the ball for irons and before the ball with the driver but if you have your wrist angles set it doesn’t mean your club path is good because your hands (and by extension your arms) are traveling the way they should. Every swing tracer I’ve seen always shows the club path but they never show how it relates to the has or arms? Is it not easier to control your arms and hands than a club head 3 feet away from you? I’m asking for a friend:p

@CorekBleedingHollow 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like I’m gonna hit the ground way before the ball when I try this drill.

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Just need to add body rotation as you do this. The rotation sends the club out to the ball so that should help eliminate that feeling 👍

@svenhallauer3229 3 жыл бұрын

The same is true for the iron swing, or?

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

It is yes 👍

@jlog23 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, would this same tip apply to a 3-wood off the tee/ground as well?

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

It would yes 👍

@johns1646 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisRyanGolf all irons too I presume as well?

@georgiamay4045 3 жыл бұрын

When I make this motion I no longer feel like I am able to apply leverage to the clubhead. I played a round of golf with a younger person two days ago. He was about 6' 2 " with long arms. He hit beautiful 10 yard draws with his driver. The longest drive he hit measured 400 yards on a par 5. It was almost all carry. Although he was by no means an athletic specimen, it was possible to see that he was applying crazy amounts of leverage . His friend, shorter by about 4 inches, was hitting paltry 325 yard drives. Neither of them could chip or putt: they missed chips frequently by more than 25 feet and 3 putts were common. But they were leveraging those gigantic drives!

@swisstrader 3 жыл бұрын

Guilty as charged. Lol 😂 The problem is that many of us know what to do but not HOW to do it. That move that Chris talks abt is very easy in slow mo but not in the least bit a natural move w speed.

@ChrisRyanGolf 3 жыл бұрын

So true, there is very little time when swinging at full speed, so hard to make changes. But if the concepts are correct and the movements can be done at slow speed it’s a start 👍

@lambertbest6488 2 жыл бұрын

Doe