I have watched lots of teaching videos and Chris is up there with the best for getting across the steps to put into practice when trying to improve your swing.
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim appreciate that 🙏🏻
@michaeldodd6864 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree!!
@simmo50718 күн бұрын
After many videos talk about throwing a stone, you’ve demonstrated the complete methodology! Thanks on my way to better golf.
@ChrisRyanGolf8 күн бұрын
Thanks and let’s hope so 🙌🙌
@sepetisionelatu553911 ай бұрын
From ALL the videos l had watched on youtube you are the first to explain how the right hand, wrist, forearm, and shoulder contribute to the swing in which it could screw it up or leverage for power/speed in the golf swing. Sometimes l SMOKE that ball and l remember that beautiful feeling of how the club face buttered the ball but l don't know how the hell l did it but now l know. THANK YOU! l left the game about 15 years ago but now start hitting balls and getting my swing back to form before l go play because l don't want a long day at the golf course only at the office lol. Thank you for the tips!
@johnnymossville Жыл бұрын
the skipping a stone motion is so natural and powerful. best swing instruction I've seen right here.
@MrLesliewood Жыл бұрын
Some of Ben Hogans 5 Lessons still apply today. Would you agree with the statement “AT ADDRESS, THE LEFT ELBOW SHOULD POINT DIRECTLY AT THE LEFT HIPBONE AND THE RIGHT ELBOW SHOULD POINT DIRECTLY AT THE RIGHT HIPBONE.” With a slight bend in the right elbow?
@michaeldodd6864 Жыл бұрын
Considering the era Hogan wrote 5 lessons there is no doubt he was a golf genius! Great to see the visuals explained so well in today's era!
@nerd9992 Жыл бұрын
totally agree with you!
@therazorscooterkings Жыл бұрын
I just discovered this swing thought the other day and it’s really changed everything. I could not make consistent contact with the ball until I realized this with the trail arms
@JakeWhiteGolf4 ай бұрын
I think being a lefty and swinging right-handed I never noticed my elbow position at address hindering proper elbow flex. This makes so much since now, never had proper rotation of the trail arm since I don't throw right-handed. If you are a lefty swinging right-handed this should help tremendously. Thank you, Chris!!
@stevenwylie6702 Жыл бұрын
A 5 handicapper & been playing 35 years now.. This beautifully explained video helps so much.. Golf is a never ending learning process.. Thanks Chris
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven and your definitely right there, we never crack it
@factual6591 Жыл бұрын
Simple and brilliant
@Big_M_T Жыл бұрын
This is just brilliant. An instructor friend was just telling me about this concept but you just made it easy to see and made it accessible to regular (read: bad) golfer like me. Thanks Chris!
@TeddyCavachon Жыл бұрын
Most don’t consider the role the mass of the arms play in the golf swing. In the ball toss example it is the mass of the trail arm which accelerates the mass of the ball. Same in the golf swing with the addition of the mass of the lead arm which if pinned across the chest in the takeaway and downswing explodes down off the chest as shoulder turn back parallel like the lever arm of a catapult. But the lead arm + club is a dual-lever system more similar to the Trebuchet which whips its projectile around the primary lever. The trail arm in the golf swing functions as a triple-lever system: upper arm + lower arm + club shaft and just as a dual-lever system can create more acceleration of the mass on the end of the levers so does a triple-lever trail arm vs. dual-lever lead arm. So what is actually happening in the downswing - if the golfer allows it to happen - is the lead arm flying down off the chest as shoulders reach parallel and the mass of that arm swinging towards target pulls the mass of the trail arm straight and drags the mass of the club head, now whipping down around hands, into the ball.
@graemeross7536 Жыл бұрын
Have seen this tip before Chris, but as there's so many thoughts going through my mind it gets forgotten. Thanks for reminding me, I must pay more attention to this one tip as its definitely my main problem.
@robertkingsbury4729 Жыл бұрын
Will be trying this Sunday
@regweekx Жыл бұрын
What else can be said, Chris is the one and only best teacher , thx so much again for this tip
@pachelseafc Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, that's the best demo I've seen on controlling the trail arm 👍
@adkinsmatt222 Жыл бұрын
This video was super helpful. Absolutely a game changer as the title says. I’ve been watching a ton of videos and trying to improve my swing and I think this was the missing link. This is the first video I’ve seen on what to do with the trail arm. Awesome video!!
@dogloverjb6873 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered your ball striking course .... you are a fantastic teacher!
@golfdoc1950 Жыл бұрын
An excellent treatment of a critical move. I like the concept of the race between the elbow, hand and club.
@joepfellinger915210 ай бұрын
This was an amazing lesson. Fixed all my issues!
@ianyoungson778 Жыл бұрын
What a great video. This is exactly what I have been looking for as I have toe shanking the club due to letting my elbow bow in the downswing. Thanks so much as now, I know where I am going wrong.
@Xpingwinz Жыл бұрын
This video is gold! Thank you for sharing this knowledge!
@paulrobinson2813 Жыл бұрын
Yet again, a great explanation Chris 👍 I remember having the 'skimming a pebble' chat in a lesson sometime ago. If it had been fully explained in detail, like your video, I'd be on the LIV Tour now! 😂 Fantastic work 👍⛳
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, and never too late, give LIV a call you never know 😃
@juan_gonzalez_s Жыл бұрын
You hit the nail in the head. I was pointing the inside of my elbow towards the target, once I started pointing it out my strike improved.
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Great to hear Juan, small change but big differences
@promoteupro Жыл бұрын
Great video, Chris. Love the pump drill you've shown on many videos for keeping my elbow from flying out and starting the dreaded over-the-top move.
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s a great drill to use Rick, often find myself using that with players
@guitar1950 Жыл бұрын
This information is golden! It echos recent video from Eric Cogorno and Adam Porzak. Thanks!
@rajivkotwal Жыл бұрын
What a profound explanation!! Excellent!!
@rafaelherrera129 Жыл бұрын
Awesome golf tip Chris, I'm going to work on it this week, thanks.
@michaelfenton5306 Жыл бұрын
Chris another great video. The explanation is so simple and easy to follow. Off to the practice tee to combine the last two videos. Thank you.
@darleenbielefeldt8611 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Sf39616 Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! I can’t wait to try this!!!! Thanks!
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks David 🙏🏻
@Flomeisterful Жыл бұрын
What‘s your take on Mike Adams‘ philosophy? In your opinion are there under, side cover, cover golfers that naturally move in different patterns?
@tccrash3 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@PC-pd7hl Жыл бұрын
Great lesson, thanks. How about a lesson on the LEAD ARM ELBOW from start to finish? Most teachers never talk about the lead arm elbow. Is it because the trail arm is the dominant arm, therefore the lead arm/ elbow matters very little ?
@ravora1 Жыл бұрын
Can you comment on the importance of the correct grip in executing this? Getting the right setup with forearm pointing forward and then correct folding of right elbow seems to be critically dependent on right hand position / grip on club.
@sevvyballisteros Жыл бұрын
You explained that really simply, so hopefully it will be easy to learn.
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave appreciate it and hope it helps 🙏🏻
@stephenpeterson4731 Жыл бұрын
Chris is the trail arm motion you're teaching here the same for a driver swing? Thanks so much. This is a fantastic video.
@simonleach3812 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks Chris. Please do one on the lead elbow. I've heard that the back (depends what you mean by front and back but by back, I mean the pointy bit!) of the lead elbow should point to the target - I'm not sure about this.
@royclose946 Жыл бұрын
Well done Chris 👏
@tombruce6096 Жыл бұрын
Superb video, can I assume this applies to all the clubs in the bag?
@fateswarner10 ай бұрын
In focusing on correct trail arm position at setup, I'm struggling to not keep weakening right hand grip unless my right shoulder drops lower. This creates a lot of angles despite good ball striking. Is this as ok as the outcome feels or am I developing bad habits
@spg3957 Жыл бұрын
One of the best explanations I have seen - going to try this tomorrow thank you
@spg3957 Жыл бұрын
And have subscribed 👍
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🙏🏻
@motty147 Жыл бұрын
Superb instruction as always Chris.
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan
@dstargolf Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris. Great video and really well explained. I'm new to your channel having been recommended to have a watch. I've been struggling with my driver & 3 wood and your videos are really helping me understand what I'm doing wrong...
@andyh7889 Жыл бұрын
Very nice lesson here mate 👍
@pan0568 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@carnoustiegolf Жыл бұрын
A really great video Chris. I just wondered if there might be a better thought to achieve the right elbow action? I’m thinking that when we throw a stone, we would not ever think about the right elbow! Just wondering!! I do love what you have posted here 👍👍
@petermartin4633 Жыл бұрын
If the right elbow whites to the right hip and address, where does the left elbow point? If you have a reverse K position add a dress with the hands toward the forward knee, doesn’t that help put the trail elbow in a more proper position?
@alexhoed Жыл бұрын
That's the one I needed, top!
@tccrash3 Жыл бұрын
When I throw hard in a skimming motion, my right palm actually turns down and the elbow moves directly away from the target. Then at the top of the throwing motion, the right hand quickly flips up and back (almost like holding a tray of drinks) and the elbow drops, then I fling the hand forward. I don't think it's quite the same motion as the back swing you're demonstrating. You're demonstrating more of the motion of swinging a tennis racket.
@nicolawoodhouse3985 Жыл бұрын
I understand the theory of why getting the elbow into a throwing position helps the swing but I have limited flexibility to do that. What exercises do you suggest to help gain flexibility, or suggest other alternatives to compensate?
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Hey Nicola, yeah that will be the case for a few out there I think, limited flexibility. It’s the trail shoulder that needs to range off motion so anything that helps with that should be good for the swing. I have a 30 day course on my website which is designed to free up the body and increase range of motion, that could help
@alanpotter3146 Жыл бұрын
Very good.
@kk2336 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris
@yr8245 Жыл бұрын
It's soooooooo important ....
@davidhunt1179 Жыл бұрын
Chris, I have never heard it explained this way. Went to backyard to try it out on foam balls. I never felt this before. It works great. More practice is needed to make it automatic. But, does this work with driver swing?
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks David and yeah as with anything lots of reps to get it to happen naturally, but will work with driver too yes
@neilevans9008 Жыл бұрын
Very well explained
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil 🙏🏻
@markschubert9236 Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, what if you are ambidextrous and the trail arm is not dominant? I am right hand/arm dominant but hit left handed.............. I have always struggled with the trail arm. Thanks for the videos though. regards mark.
@BHJ7115 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏻
@stefanomaniscalchi4983 Жыл бұрын
great video, spot on !
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏻
@RandyKekipi Жыл бұрын
Awesome 😅😅
@SiNguyen444 Жыл бұрын
Wow
@davehill5539 Жыл бұрын
Nice descriptions
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave
@chrisharris1527 Жыл бұрын
Chris, this is always more difficult for me as I am naturally left handed, but play right handed. I would throw the ball with my left hand😢
@albertang7219 Жыл бұрын
Yes. As a left handed, we always focus on the left leaving the right elbow every where around causing heavy shots. We'll need to correct our right and keep practising it.
@itszapo918 Жыл бұрын
What am i doing wrong if the ball keeps going straight right with no distance?
@dmoneyrepresent7024 Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris! It appears the link included in your description of this video to your website, goes to a page that says the page no longer exists…I’m on an iPad and connected to Wi-Fi in the US…
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
A thanks for letting me know, I’ll have a look into why that’s happening, thanks
@georgiamay4045 Жыл бұрын
have to check this very carefully .. don't think I at the worst .. but might be half way wrong.
@esine6456 Жыл бұрын
Holy sh…, it’s all about that set up.. and it does happen in a natural way without forcing or racing elbow in.. you do feel like your throwing the club or skipping a stone ..crazy. Have to remember not to force it
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Yeah that set up can be a deal breaker if wrong
@Nmccann1982 Жыл бұрын
Does this apply to the driver too Chris?
@ChrisRyanGolf Жыл бұрын
Yes every club Nick 🙏🏻
@freddythebulldog29 Жыл бұрын
No invite?
@garethbarrow4694 Жыл бұрын
1st Post 😅🤣😂
@claymould8700 Жыл бұрын
Great demonstration hopefully just had the “lightbulb moment” thanks 🙏🏻🏌️⛳️👍