What POWERS The Golf Swing?

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Жыл бұрын

Over the years there has been a big debate over what powers the golf swing. Some say it's the arms, while others say it's the body. Hopefully this tip finally puts this to rest.
Why it's so important that you know what powers the golf swing is because it will determine your understanding of the swing and what you are even working on in your own swing. If you think it's the arms, you will neglect the body. If you think it's the body, you will neglect the arms.
After watching this tip it should become clear that you need to work on both parts of your swing to get power. For some getting more distance and clubhead speed it difficult. Typically this is because they don't understand how the golf swing works, they are working on too many things or the wrong things.
Just realize that anyone can get more clubhead speed resulting in more distance if you understand it and work on the pieces. Keep it simple and you will gain more power in no time.
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@awwillie Жыл бұрын

After watching Paul’s video’s on KZfaq my game has improved significantly. I broke 90 for the first time in my life and just to “pay him back” I bought the body swing book and video series which is extremely helpful. One of the best things about Paul’s concepts is that they are simple and repeatable for guys like me who can’t practice that much and play once week (but I do swing my clubs every day now thanks to Paul’s advice). Another big difference for me now is that I understand the concepts that are causing poor shots instead of having a terrible round because I’m constantly hooking the ball, I’m able to make adjustments based on the ball flight by going back to the basics from the body swing (usually I have to “turn off my arms” and then I’m back in the fairway)

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

So glad you are doing well. Thank you so much for your support. I truly appreciate it. Simple is the key for sure. Also, you can literally learn this stuff just by doing practice swings at home. I have known people were busy and getting busier back in 1991 when I first started teaching. Knowing this allowed me to think about positions/movements people can easily do and repeat on their own. Isn't that the whole point. You need to do it without me. Sounds like you are on track so keep doing what you are doing. Be sure to do daily practice swings so you aren't leaving too much time in between practice sessions.

@chazmichael7967 Жыл бұрын

paul seems like a cool dude, you're the only guy i'll listen to now! just started playing golf at 35 and everyone is telling me keep my arm perfectly straight and I couldn't do it. uncomfortable, stiff and slicing on the fairway the next town over.... funny enough when I did your hinge drill with the upside down club it changed my grip which in turn gave me good wrist hinge and now my arm is actually closer to straight without me even trying. I was so tense before lol you make golf more fluid and natural thanks alot!

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I appreciate it. I'm 56 now but in my day ... Thanks for the support. Stick to one teacher (glad it's me) whether me or not. Too many people listen to too much conflicting info so they get confused. Yes, the left arm is an issue for a lot of people which is why I did this tip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7qZh5N0nb6qYok.html BEGINNERS - START HERE Body Swing Concept: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e56pbM123r-XZZ8.html Grip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLeKf9Npx6yRh6s.html Alignment: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKyKlpOI1picYp8.html Simple Swing: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbp8qbWkz93KeYE.html Wrists: Hinge Rehinge: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMCVh9SU35jUnXk.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g55ma7SkudKrpGg.html Body: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMqgm9eZqLedhoE.html

@franknevarez4472 Жыл бұрын

Great to meet you today at Painted Desert!

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Great to meet you too. Here are the videos you need to watch to get the basic shape of the swing: BEGINNERS - START HERE Body Swing Concept: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e56pbM123r-XZZ8.html Grip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLeKf9Npx6yRh6s.html Alignment: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKyKlpOI1picYp8.html Simple Swing: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbp8qbWkz93KeYE.html Wrists: Hinge Rehinge: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMCVh9SU35jUnXk.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g55ma7SkudKrpGg.html Body: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMqgm9eZqLedhoE.html Here are some roll over tips too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g55ma7SkudKrpGg.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppqmdLaetODPgJs.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJOeerBn3rSbaWQ.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r651qZp4nsCZXWQ.html That should keep you going for a while.

@hoongliew5337 Жыл бұрын

Well explained Paul, appreciate it, thanks

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks.

@peggyrogers7012 Жыл бұрын

After watching your videos about the body swing I took your teaching to the course today. I focused on loose wrists, feeling the weight of the club and letting my body lead the swing, and just keeping it simple and easy just as you demonstrated. It took almost no effort. I went from hitting my driver 125 yards to hitting it 165 yards! I know that is not terribly far but today was the first time I have ever played 18 holes. I have played 9 hole about 6 times since I started playing in May. Your body swing technique works beautifully with simple and easy physical movement. I am 66 years young and you have helped me enjoy golf so very much. Thank you, Paul.

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Very good. Glad you tried it and saw results. It's just a different way. The problem is the ball. It makes you want to hit. So stay focused on use the body while keep the arms turned off. After you keep doing it you will get used to and and you will never want to swing hard again. Great job.

@peggyrogers7012 Жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf thanks Paul. I look forward to continuing to incorporate your technique into my game. You are a genius with the way you explain this simple body swing technique. You make it so clear and understandable. I appreciate your sharing your knowledge so generously with me. Kind regards to you.

@maeu59 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you cleared this up, other videos saying to shut arms off are a little misleading. Club head speed is loose wrists and arms but a good turn and leg drive is what delivers it.

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

I teach powerless arms in the down and through swing. Secure grip with loose wrists so you get the whip but as I said this will not move on it's own. If so, you would tighten. Work on both the arm unit and body to get full power and consistency.

@joyarnez Жыл бұрын

Game changer after seeing your video sir.. thank you very much!

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear. You're welcome.

@silverfox5319 Жыл бұрын

Great video Paul, as usual. I can't wait to get out to the range. I often replay the same lesson over and over to focus on the main points you highlight. One of the things you always stress in your lessons is patience. I will remember what you always say. Be patient, don't expect to get perfect results immediately. We are trying something new. It will take practice along with time - but, it will pay big dividends going forward. Thanks for this great lesson.

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Patience is critical. I get results super fast but my super fast can sometimes be days, weeks or a month or two. Glad you see it and are continuing to work on it.

@bobtube15 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul for these great videos. I have been struggling lately on the range. It seemed every practice was getting worse. I came back to your videos today. I worked on the hinge and the body swing at the range today. I started to hit my irons probably the best in very long time. I think the hinge thought helped me keep loose. It was such a great feeling to hit the ball pure again.

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Any time you lose it slow down. Get step 1 - release. Roll it from the top and get every ball hooking on purpose. At this point you know what you are going to do before you do it. You are doing half right. You are on the wrong direction though so at this point you start adding more and more body until you hit it dead straight (step 2). Most people want everything at once so they get nothing.

@leonrice1824 Жыл бұрын

Paul- I also can’t thank you enough. This has been my best season ever golfing thanks to you, your tips, staff and The Body Swing. My goal this year was to get familiar with the Body Swing technique, lower my score and handicap. I accomplished all that and more. I still have a long long way to go. I am 69 years young, shooting mid to low 90s, plus am truly enjoying playing decent again, not embarrassing myself. Being a lefty, I have recently developed a very sore inner left knee. I can only imagine that it’s due to my swing, any thoughts or suggestions. Thanks again for a wonderful year. Leon 🇨🇦🇨🇦

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Glad you did and are doing well. I love hearing it. Hmmm, inner left need for a lefty. Are you too flat footed as you are swinging through impact? In no way should this be hurting. Kind of a strange one as I don't know if I have heard anyone mention that knee pain before. I would think you are flat footed and rotation which is stretching it. Video your swing and check impact. My back heel is off the ground 3-4 inches with irons and 5-6 inched with driver. I did a tip on how to roll up onto the lead toe here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n8ibh7R01N65kXU.html Keep doing daily practice swings at home especially through the winter. We don't want you losing it. Instead, I want you low 80's next season. You can do it!

@leonrice1824 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Paul. Will work on heel and toe. Appreciate your help and advice. Leon 🇨🇦🇨🇦

@danyouse409 Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul - I have been practicing the body swing religiously and told you about my experience at the golf course yesterday. For some reason, the way you worded this tip really clicked for me when you stated it is the arms AND the body - keeping wrists very loose, but also not just having the arms lifeless. It was interesting yesterday on the course when I was doing the 50% body swing like you suggested - I would keep having a mental block whenever I would land an approach shot on the green or when I would land my drive straight down the fairway - I would think, "Dan, you don't do ths. You have never done this consistently." Then my confidence would waiver even though I had a great deal of consistency when I did the 50% body swing correctly. I am going to listen to the "Mental Game" section of the Ignition Golf series I purchased in my package from you. Thank you for this great tip, as it truly gave me an "a-ha" moment!

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

This is why you need to keep doing it. As you hit great shot after great you shot you will gain confidence and expect more and more great shots. You just haven't seen enough yet. Yes, listen to the mental game tips. There are great nuggets of info there.

@danyouse409 Жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf I just wanted to encourage folks to invest in your Ignition Golf series as part of your entire package. I listened to several of the mental game tips that are there and they were spot on for just what I needed! I will keep up my discipline and work on the Body Swing on a daily basis and then put the various pieces together. I know I will eventually be able to hit longer and straighter shots - it is just going to take some time. I suppose seeing one of the guys I referenced above actually drive the green on two Par 4 holes was fairly incredible to me. But as I reflect back, he was probably around 6' 4" and could generate incredible club head speed as a result (I'm just guessing taller folks can do that more easily). However, his pitch shots were terrible because he was just taking practice swings to guess how far to hit the shot. Whereas, my pitch shots were more on the mark because you taught me how to dial them in on your materials that I purchased. I will get there - thanks for the encouragement!

@brianburton7438 Жыл бұрын

Another great tip. I think I have misunderstood the idea of “powerless arms” in the past. Your recent tips on how to grip the club security while having loose wrists have really helped me.

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, understanding is half the battle. You should watch this one: Body Swing Concept: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e56pbM123r-XZZ8.html

@edgrad3591 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

@paulnosworthy4818 Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul… the one thing I see from you that you will see in any world class player is at your finish your right sole of your shoe is pointing straight and back and the foot is on its toe. This also tells me all your weight is now on your left side: if I asked you to lift your right heel it would be easy as you are so well balanced on your finish. As we get older we stop using our legs, use buggies on the course, lift’s instead of stairs, people even downsize to bungalow’s. Great vlog Paul any advice to get the legs and feet working again.

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

I did a tip on that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqmqdqp2x7rMmaM.html I know all about seniors not moving their bodies. Drives me crazy. To move the body you need to be thinking of moving the body. Because seniors want distance they just keep whacking away at it with the arms. So you first need to get the hinge and rehinge working. This will create power with minimal lower body. Once you work on that you switch to the lower body for even more power. Here are the 2 drills everyone should be doing daily in practice swings: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/icx5gJV4vNCdc6c.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrCVdMZ2vsjamIE.html Here is more on the wrist release: 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 you can apply this trigger to hit the ball: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMqgm9eZqLedhoE.html

@ElVerdeVida Жыл бұрын

i think its all in everything, legs, arms, chest, hip, hands, head, fingers, and feet. But i wont argue with the best golf coach. Even tho i use the Single plane swing (which i know Mr Paul Wilson dont like) But still your tips have helped me... A TON !! trust me ppl, his tips are universal and always spot on. Thank you Mr Paul Wilson for everything that you have teach me.

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Well, it's not that I don't like single plane. The elements of what I teach are in the there that's why single planers can do my stuff too. Over the years, I have had tons of single planers follow me. I just feel you can get more power my way with no pain in your swing.

@ElVerdeVida Жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf True, wish i was closer for some classes. I do like a lot your style. Glad to see you again Mr. Paul. always here watching your videos again and again.

@charlesmataraza8569 Жыл бұрын

Paul tremendous concept and ability to understand something that is difficult for most people to understand and less you are a professional athlete everything is done from the ground up whether you’re sitting on your ass hitting a golf ball you’re still moving through the ball by pushing off your lower body and I was watching Pete Alonso huge Mets fan his ability to generate speed from his lower body with just like a half a swing and connect a ball 600 feet he’s got 140 something RBIs with the few games left and I’m hoping that the Mets get through this season with a division championship but when you watch this guy.. The relation to hitting a golf ball is impeccable

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. This started back in 1991. I always thought "fast and easy". So anything I say or teach is with that in mind. Fast forward 31 years and I say things they way I do because they are tried and tested on thousands of people. Lower body is a huge key as it is in baseball. Problem in golf is the ball is stationary. I did a tip on it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNt_fdunxJiWeJ8.html

@sammccormick4504 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic 😮

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks.

@larryjones8928 Жыл бұрын

Paul,it’s kinda hard to tell close minded people anything. Any good swinger should know it takes the whole body. I have taught that back in the seventy’s. You just can’t do one without the other parts. Good teaching keep it up

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Just thought I would clarify so when I get comments from these people I send them the link to this tip.

@benlawson8445 Жыл бұрын

Another great tip is this principle the same for irons? Thanks

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Yes, you only have one swing.

@wordclouds2906 Жыл бұрын

What you need is an explosive acceleration of the club head. Of course by means of -"everything". The problem is, however, that people do not know what causes the acceleration of the club head. Is "everything" an accurate answer? Percy Boomer puts the emphasis on the body 'below the waist' for a variety of reasons, one of them being that people intuitively overemphasise the use of the arms. Thus, it is a question of relative contributions.

@bobcantputt Жыл бұрын

Paul, when you generally refer to arms, I'm assuming it also includes the upper body (torso) and not the lower body. Lower is primarily the waist/legs. I noticed you did explain a difference between arms only and arms/shoulders. Just want to clarify.

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Arms are your arms, hands and wrists. Body is your torso down to your legs. You have your arm unit and your body.

@markmatthews6839 Жыл бұрын

Paul, could you do a video that shows exactly how your hands work through impact?

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

I may do this in the future.

@paulmarsh8974 Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul... Thanks for another great tip.... This year I've got the body and hips going which has created me to swing and hit the ball better... I've been working on keeping my left arm straight and keeping my right elbow relatively tucked into my right ribs area... I've noticed your left arm is quite loose at the top of your swing... should I forget the straight left arm... I'm 69, 20 handicapper and drive 220 yards... I'd like to add another 20 yards if possible... thanks Paul..

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Glad you are getting your body moving and improving. This is how to do it. Yes, forget the straight left arm. I did a tip on this here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7qZh5N0nb6qYok.html 20 more yards is easily doable. Get addicted to these 2 drills: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/icx5gJV4vNCdc6c.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrCVdMZ2vsjamIE.html Do them daily in practice swings at home for 30 days.

@paulmarsh8974 Жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf thanks Paul for your reply... The time you take to reply to everyone really impresses me... You're one in a million..

@pete3953 Жыл бұрын

No serious proponent of "arms and wrists", like Malaska for example, is suggesting the shoulders, hips and legs don't move. The issue is whether you consciously use the big muscles to "fire" the arms, or whether you swing the arms and also hinge/unhinge the wrists, with the shoulders/hips/legs moving to facilitate the acceleration of the arms. The problem is that some golf instructors, and I'm not suggesting Paul is one of them, have been putting far too much (and incorrect) emphasis on the big muscles being the main power source. They want you to maintain "connection" of the arms to the body throughout the swing, so that they move in response to the body, "coil" from the ground up like a spring, then release the spring and "fire" the hips so that they are wide open at impact, just like the top pros. As Padraig Harrington points out, this is a bad idea for anyone except elite golfers. It's difficult to do this consistently without good flexibility, great hand/eye coordination and lots of practice, and puts great stress on the body. For the vast majority of golfers Harrington advocates putting most emphasis on arms and wrists, with the body responding naturally. As he says, 80% of the power and clubhead speed comes from the arms/wrists, so focus on those. If you can hit your drive 80% of the distance of a PGA pro you are doing well!. In fact Paul has some great videos on exactly this point, with a relaxed swing and hinging/unhinging of the wrists producing effortless power.

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Yes, we all have different theories. I just break it into 2 parts. You need the arms and wrists working before powering it with the body. If not, you will hit pushes and push fades. Final step for me after the person gets the arms and body working would be to not hit or help the shot with the arms so you don't manipulate the face. Seeing it in 2 parts just makes it simple which is what I am all about.

@dougpicciano6470 Жыл бұрын

Paul - your Body Swing program has helped me immensely since I purchased it a few years ago. One thing I have trouble with though is keeping loose wrists with a firmer grip on the golf club that you suggest - these two things seem to work opposite each other - when I grip the club firmer it tightens my wrists - any thoughts?

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Glad you are doing well. I appreciate the support. As for the grip I show that it is possible all of the time to me students and even in the tips. You need to do this drill daily. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/icx5gJV4vNCdc6c.html As you keep doing it your wrists loosen up and you get it. Also, watch this one and put the tee in your grip as I show: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j65zeLOmnsvDYZ8.html Do daily practice swings.

@dougpicciano6470 Жыл бұрын

Will do and thank you for your swift reply - always appreciated

@sammccormick4504 Жыл бұрын

I understand what your saying involving everything but every now and them I just become all arms and struggle to get back

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

So when you start hitting you can't just slow down a little. You need to go down to 50%. Get it back. Then use the legs and hips more and more to get you built back up again. 50% will be almost as far as your best shot. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q92kg5py3da4ZWg.html

@k2enneth2 7 ай бұрын

Great point Mr. Wilson....is there a way to eliminate sidespin from Driver? That would increase distance. Moe Norman is said to have ZERO sidespin per Titleist. Thanks.

@paulwilsongolf 7 ай бұрын

Need a decent path and square face. Are you slicing it? I have tons of slice tips on the channel now. You can search for them or I can post them. Fix the spin first then fixe the direction. Let me know what spin you are wanting to fix.

@k2enneth2 7 ай бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf thanks. I am not slicing. I have a 100-107 mph swing speed. I tend to a slight draw, and just want to have a 2200 rpm backspin with as little side spin as possible in order to increase distance. I follow your channel since you are a no nonsense instructor. Thanks.

@paulwilsongolf 7 ай бұрын

You say you hit a draw but is that from square? If you are aimed right and drawing it that is a pull hook. So to hit it straight you need to square up. You need a neutral grip and completely turn off the arms. I base the swing on my body and try to not hit or help the shot in any way with my arms. If you have a slight draw I would think your grip is a little strong. You want to lower the spin you need to be more behind it through impact (body tilt) so the club bottom out before impact and is level or up as it hits the ball. Swinging up at it never seems to work for me as I hit it way too high. Keep in mind Moe maybe hit it 250. I grew up 10 mins from him and met him many times.

@k2enneth2 7 ай бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf Yes Mr. Wilson very good points. I set up square to target and my swing path is to the right, while the clubface is closed a smidge. Thanks for your points. By the way, if you lived near Moe, were you also living near the great George Knudsen?

@paulwilsongolf 7 ай бұрын

So you are doing what you need to do for a perfect draw. Not sure what else I can add. If you want to hit it dead straight then you need to stop the path from crossing the target line. The maximum point of the arc hits the ball then moves left. Yours crosses the ball with the face slightly close then moves left. This explains it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbepqthnrtS-eJ8.html Let me know if you want to hit it dead straight so we can talk further. I like to hit it straight or falling right. Up to you though. Yes, I lived close to Knudson. He was in Toronto. I was an hour away. Unfortunately, he died before I got a chance to meet him. I didn't move to Toronto until 1996 (I think that was the year).

@mfirstchoice Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your videos I’m the 74 year old recovering from the motorcycle accident I’m getting my distance back a little at a time my drives are about 230 still 20 yards short will a little wider stance help my back leg is still not 100 percent

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

I think you are doing great. Just keep at it and you will be back in no time.

@alainsebban4455 Жыл бұрын

HI my wrists seem always stiff to me even if my arms are loose. Any advice ? Thanks fro France

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

A lot of people have tight wrists. You need to do this drill daily for 30 days: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/icx5gJV4vNCdc6c.html

@leslieclw0710 Жыл бұрын

Every time I try to loose my swing as you said it’s difficult for me to straighten my left arm on my backswing………

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

Why would you want a straight arm in your backswing? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7qZh5N0nb6qYok.html

@robertarnott8625 Жыл бұрын

hi Paul; I am right handed. I feel pain behind my left knee when using my body to turn left towards the target. how can I avoid this 🤔?

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

I have heard this before when people go full speed when they are not good at it. You need to start out slow and build it up. Right now you are snapping the knee too hard. So slow down and get the moves. You see me do it. I am not snapping it back hard. You see this young guys doing it now. The snap it and it twists the left foot as they fall back. Just get the moves and if you want to or you are capable of going faster in the future then build up to it.

@robertarnott8625 Жыл бұрын

@@paulwilsongolf thanks Paul!

@Ben59910 Жыл бұрын

Everything moving together

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

For sure.

@wgsmit02 3 ай бұрын

You could not be more wrong on this one

@paulwilsongolf 3 ай бұрын

Yeah if you want to just whack at it with your arms and no body rotation go right ahead.

@eddbenson7223 Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy. 🏌 It probably is if I back off, start slowly and work up the speed. I arm swing. How many months does it take to change to a body swing?

@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын

It is easy but to get it you need to understand it, get used to new feelings as well as a few positions/movements. All of this can be done at home doing practice swings. So how long does it take? You can get it super fast and listen to how I explain to do it. This is tough for most people. They want it instantly and they want to hammer the ball as hard as they can. This is not how to do it. So if you want to do it then commit to learning it no matter how long it takes. (this should be no more than 1-3 months). I have had people learn this in under a week. This is a swing for life that you are building. This means when you are 95 years old you will still be able to swing with good power and pain-free. Up to you. This will get you started: 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