This is Why I NEVER Start with the Club Behind the Golf Ball (what they don't tell you golf tips)
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20 днів томуI never ever address the address directly behind the golf ball when i hit driver from the TEE! This is the exact lesson I gave last week to a mid handicap golfer on the stroke index 1 hole & it made a huge difference to the irons golf swing strike and the distance the golf ball went off the tee!
This is exactly what Jon John follows and we can all achieve this too! Doing this has allowed me to drive the golf ball MUCH LONGER & STRAIGHTER & create an easy golf swing for a consistent driver game. Making this adjustment with my drier I NOW find the middle of the cub & increase ball speed, consistently! This is Why I NEVER Start with the Club Behind the Golf Ball
Making this adjustment with your driver & NEVER starting with the golf club driver head behind the golf ball will help you find the middle at impact enrsurining longer, straighter drives! I know this will sound crazy but i never start with the golf club behind the golf ball when i have the driver in my hand! This way i can increase my club head speed, hit the golf ball much longer and straighter. Its worth knowing that this simple golf swing driver tip will allow you to hit the golf ball longer and straighter no matter age or ability! I ALSO DO THE EXACT SAME THING WITH IRONS in order to achieve a pure irons golf swing strike!
This is Why I NEVER Start with the Club Behind the Golf Ball
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@AlexElliottGolf 19 днів тому
*Who’s going to start doing this right away?*
@danielgreene6480 18 днів тому
Alex do you address iron out on the toe side as well?
@jaarbijenkins5162 18 днів тому
I tried this today and it’s the best I have ever hit my driver. I can’t believe that such a little setup change made such a difference!
@pbode1 18 днів тому
Already doing so for half a year (address behind to hit up) and beyond the driver middle to counteract centrifugal pull of the head (4 years). I've rarely heeled driver since. toeing is another story, but less damaging. Funny story: the trick to address beyond the driver middle marker I tried on two of my golf buddies who are notorious slicers. It mentally messed them both up somehow, they reacted by reaching out further going more out to in and slicing worse. That was one hole win for me :-)
@RyderLV 17 днів тому
Hey Alex I was wondering how to perfect a Punch Shot with my irons without getting in the habit of dropping my shoulder to hit down on it too much. How do you hit a consistent punch shot that doesn't fade or draw? I play in the wind a lot and I could really use the advice of setting up and following through on a perfect punch shot
@kenfouch1684 17 днів тому
I hit so poorly today. I’m going to do this next round
@simondemuri4961 18 днів тому
I started doing this with driver about a year ago, along with a few other small changes, my slice is all but gone! Another tip that helped me with driver and irons, was to look at the ground just behind the ball (driver) and just in front of the ball (irons) what a huge difference that made for me!!! I will try this iron tip on my next trip to the range!
@grahamdennis2115 18 днів тому
I had a lesson from my club pro a few weeks ago as I always had a negative angle of attack on the driver, he told me to do the same thing and it has completely changed my driving, so much more consistent and it has given me far more confidence standing on the tee.
@patrickcosgrove5272 14 днів тому
Thanks for these tips , so grateful for you're helpful lessons !
@toddwmac 11 днів тому
Spot on Alex. and it is why Moe Norman, arguably one of the best ball strikers the game has ever seen, always addressed behind the ball on the tee. (and got $%^t for it) "It helps ensure I hit up on the ball and less room to screw up my takeaway." Great stuff as always and thanks for supporting some of the counterintuitive ideas in golf.
@sheilasmith5323 18 днів тому
Alex this is the best explanation I have heard for hitting driver and irons!!! Totally explains why I never get height on my shots. Thanks so much💗 I am a beginner golfer and really like your explanations!
@AlexElliottGolf 18 днів тому
Great to hear!
@joetallon4968 18 днів тому
Great video Alex! I put my driver head approximately 6” behind the ball. This helped a lot with my slice, I have more time to close the head. Thanks, I learned that awhile back from one of your other videos.
@AlexElliottGolf 18 днів тому
Glad it helped!
@susancrowther9998 18 днів тому
Another great tip and video so well explained and your swing looks so smooth and easy as though you are putting no effort in at all. I wish I could swing like that!
@johnschwartz1536 18 днів тому
Both interesting theories Alex on teed and ground type shots. I definitely need to look into it! As always, well done Alex!
@gtplumbing2004 18 днів тому
That divot did look good, watching it full speed, it looked like a pure strike. Nice shot.
@lincordery2506 18 днів тому
THANKS ALEX SIMPLY EXPLAINED BUT 2 GREAT TIPS THAT I WILL USE TOMORROW
@1striperon 18 днів тому
Just what I needed today. Thanks.
@astorina 19 днів тому
I do exactly that with driver as well and it works ! Thx
@AlexElliottGolf 19 днів тому
Amazing to hear! Are you going to try it with irons?
@ronmacklin5995 18 днів тому
Alex thanks for the information on the angle of attack on your driver and irons ,
@Dan-rc1sl 18 днів тому
Brilliant information as always 🎉❤
@jeffreyjolicoeur8218 18 днів тому
This is a superb tip. I've been hovering both, flushing my irons but struggling to hit very up with driver. Going to try setting it on thr ground farther behind the ball
@AlexElliottGolf 18 днів тому
Glad it helped
@jimfarrell7196 17 днів тому
More outstanding information, thanks Alex.
@golfkingtd7466 16 днів тому
Best tip you’ve done, also simply explained.
@bodgefowlie4807 16 днів тому
Wow, I took this to the range, and yes with the Driver starting away from the ball felt weird but a couple of balls later and it was happening. Consistency was there 💣 Irons felt good and tried it with the hybrids and they seemed to gain distance 😅. Cheers, Alex, a great tip hopefully it translates to the course later this week
@jeff-py2rt 18 днів тому
Another great tip for for tomorrow at the range
@brianhurford9838 11 днів тому
The best explaination on angle of attack that I've seen.
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
Thank you 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@bobbyfowler7319 18 днів тому
Wow! Really easy to think about! Great subject! Beach, NC
@AlexElliottGolf 18 днів тому
Glad you liked it!
@jackchick6607 18 днів тому
Thanks coach 🔥👍
@ojegolf 18 днів тому
I need to start doing this!
@daleh2088 23 години тому
Moving the ball that far forward also adjusts the arc going around your body. You'll be coming across it and tend to pull/slice with the out to in path.
@royclose946 18 днів тому
Well done alex 👏 😊
@julianroberts698 19 днів тому
Great shots Alex
@AlexElliottGolf 19 днів тому
Thank you!!!
@rc51bigdaddy 18 днів тому
Great tips! Thank you!
@berylwright3301 19 днів тому
excellent will try.this
@garybetteley9214 18 днів тому
Very interesting well we all know I must try this, thanks
@cakedupkevin 16 днів тому
Going to try this at the range this week!
@mem30075 18 днів тому
Excellent points.....although on that second shot I would use a 5H for a bit more control. 😉
@slipknot6789 18 днів тому
Me too! That would set up my approach shot for the green lol
@jimkelehan1366 18 днів тому
Thank you Alex. You laid this out plane and simple. Do fairway and hybrids strike between the 2? At the bottom of the arch?
@AlexElliottGolf 18 днів тому
Yeah that’s right
@kennethbnorris 19 днів тому
I do address a bit back from the ball with driver. When I addressed right at the ball, I had a tendency to catch the ground from time to time, trying to hit up on the ball. However, I must be an anomaly regarding addressing at the toe. I have to address heel side to hit the middle. For the longest time, my driver face was covered with ball marks on the toe side when I addressed center face. Heel side was spotless. Now I’m hitting straight balls out the middle with a heel address.
@AlexElliottGolf 19 днів тому
Nope that this gives you some clarity !?
@mikelodge9688 18 днів тому
Great content Alex. What would you recommend for fairway woods off of the fairway?
@AlexElliottGolf 18 днів тому
What are you currently gaming?
@mikelodge9688 18 днів тому
@@AlexElliottGolf Ping G430. 3,5&9
@alanmcvittie9413 19 днів тому
I'm out for a game tomorrow morning, so I will give this a try. I have a feeling hovering with the irons, I will top the ball more than usual. So every iron shot instead of every second shot 😂.
@AlexElliottGolf 19 днів тому
You have to report how you get on with this!
@alanmcvittie9413 18 днів тому
Well, I gave it a go, and I have to say neither worked well for me. The driver I was hitting out the toe every time, and as I thought with the irons, I was topping the ball more than usual . Hope others had more success.
@lfcluke8909 16 днів тому
Love the video Alex. Makes so much sense for both clubs. Question re the driver head position please. When 3-6 inches set back, are you keeping a club face flush to the target? Or is the face to point slightly to the right of target adopting an arc line when swinging back? Thanks, Mark
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
i will try and cover this in another video for you 🙌🏼 thanks for tuning in!
@JoZoggs 18 днів тому
Alex, (one of) my problems is I can't stop hitting driver off the toe resulting in mostly weak hooks. If I tried this I'd miss the ball altogether. I don't think it's standing too far away from the ball that's causing it by the way.
@danielwiggins4960 6 днів тому
This is real good!
@stratorunner1 18 днів тому
Thankiuu !
@cobrad95 17 днів тому
Alex, do you hover the fairway woods too? Bill
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
yeah
@mightyeagles63 18 днів тому
Hi Alex I actually do this too but not quite as forward as you with toe with me I’m a little more towards middle but at toe end. With my addressing the ball my club face is about 3 inches back not 6 I’ve tried it that distance but it didn’t look right and I actually have a slightly open face too. Now with hovering the iron do you hover about half a ball or more? As with my irons I tend to top them more often than hitting them squarely on the face and with your video it might just be what I need to help hit them purely. Thank you for such a great video
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
i will try and cover this in another video for you 🙌🏼 thanks for tuning in!
@Lupeydo1 10 днів тому
What’s the optimum attack angle for your driver please Alex? Cheers
@RetroSteelRides 6 днів тому
Club medal this morning. 20 hcap. I’m going to try this, what do I have to lose. I’ll let you know. I normally shoot around 88-94. 50% of drives ok, I have a tendency to slice. My 2nd shots, long irons, let my game down. This all makes sense.
@RetroSteelRides 5 днів тому
I shot an 85. I was on 35 after 8 holes, then carded an 8 on a par 5 for a 43. Shot 42 on the way back. A Low 80s better score was definitely achievable. I used my driver on 12 holes, and I’d say only 3 went slightly wayward, 9 were much better than normal. Early days, but will keep this up. If anything, it added more consistency in my setup for drives.
@nwluce1 18 днів тому
Alex Good video. Got a question, I golf at 4500 foot elevation and I'm going to a tournament this Saturday at elevation 289 foot elevation how many yards do you think I'm gonna loose because of the elevation change, I'm getting to the event late the night before and can't play a practice round beforehand, thanks.
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
i will try and cover this in another video for you 🙌🏼 thanks for tuning in!
@jjflash1645 19 днів тому
I am playing tomorrow and will definitely try this with my driver and irons. What about woods and hybrids?
@indianajim 19 днів тому
Hybrids typically play middle of the stance. Like irons they have a natural loft you want to play. Fairway woods are just a smidge forward of the middle. You’re hitting slightly down but not as much as an iron.
@jjflash1645 19 днів тому
@@indianajim Thank you for your answer. I meant should you hold those clubs the same way was your irons slightly above the ground.
@AlexElliottGolf 19 днів тому
I would hover them for sure! Like an iron
@jjflash1645 18 днів тому
@@AlexElliottGolf Got it. Thank you.
@jjflash1645 18 днів тому
@@AlexElliottGolftried this today and it worked fairly well with irons, wood, and hybrids. The tip about the driver didn’t work out as well for me.
@danieldoody4641 19 днів тому
That hole was a nightmare yesterday! Happy with a 6!
@AlexElliottGolf 19 днів тому
Ow no!!!
@AlexElliottGolf 19 днів тому
Hope you enjoyed your game!
@billydelashmutt5000 10 днів тому
Hey Alex. What about hybrids and fairway woods?
@AlexElliottGolf 9 днів тому
I will cover this in another video , i do jane quite a few videos on that on my channel already too
@RyderLV 17 днів тому
Hey Alex I was wondering how to perfect a Punch Shot with my irons without getting in the habit of dropping my shoulder to hit down on it too much. How do you hit a consistent punch shot that doesn't fade or draw? I play in the wind a lot and I could really use the advice of setting up and following through on a perfect punch shot.
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
i will try and cover this in another video for you 🙌🏼 thanks for tuning in!
@RyderLV 9 днів тому
@@AlexElliottGolf Thank you very much I appreciate it!
@jbweezer 14 днів тому
I already have a steep enough AOA on my irons at -4 to - 5 degrees, so would you recommend skipping the hovering technique?
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
yeah i would for this
@seantracey43 19 днів тому
Can’t to get to the driving range tomorrow to try this!
@AlexElliottGolf 19 днів тому
Yes Sean! Let me know how you get on!
@sekikiwilliammamaila3046 18 днів тому
Do you hover the irons on the heel, centre or toe?
@AlexElliottGolf 18 днів тому
center - but find what works for you
@frankhernandez6883 18 днів тому
xcellent tip
@AlexElliottGolf 18 днів тому
Glad you think so!
@atfinthehouse8631 18 днів тому
You need some slow motion photography on the club contact.
@stevenmyers9300 18 днів тому
Alex what if you are hitting hybrids instead of irons?
@AlexElliottGolf 18 днів тому
Do you mean how to position them? sorry not fully understanding question - i would treat same as iron
@stevenmyers9300 18 днів тому
It’s never been made clear to me whether you hit hybrids with a sweeping swing or a descending one like irons. I have a five hybrid and based on the less angled club face it looks like a sweeping swing with no divot is the correct approach to striking the ball. I also have a seven hybrid which looks like a descending swing is basically correct? Thanks for a quick response.
@barrywilliams4866 15 днів тому
@@stevenmyers9300 depends on lie, tight lie just like an iron, if it's sitting up(or teed very low)then slightly on the up....
@stevenmyers9300 14 днів тому
@@barrywilliams4866 thanks!
@stefghost68 18 днів тому
Yep I will thanks
@Malikot911 16 днів тому
What’s a good AoA when using irons?
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
What do you mean sorry
@Malikot911 9 днів тому
@@AlexElliottGolf angle of attack
@indigenousinterbay4068 19 днів тому
Hovering the irons works for me. Having the driver lined up off the toe does not. I hit the driver more flush when I line it up more off the heel. Maybe my driver swing narrows a bit on the downswing at impact and if I line it up off the toe, I hit it even more off the lower toe.
@jessiemorton4219 18 днів тому
So,did you make the green??
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
course i did 🤪
@jessiemorton4219 10 днів тому
“Course “ Was that an unintentional, pun or intentional pun
@bschowchow3505 17 днів тому
How do I hit the ball higher with hybrids and irons?
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
i will try and cover this in another video for you 🙌🏼 thanks for tuning in!
@TheSsteve70 18 днів тому
There’s 3 ways to hit a golf ball straight 1…out to in hit on toe 2..in to out hit on heel 3..straight down target line hit out the middle
@bstronger67 18 днів тому
Why cant I save this video to my playlists? Like it was a great vid, I want to be able to go back to it
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
yeah there is an option to do that
@bstronger67 2 дні тому
@@AlexElliottGolf ya it’s showing up now, idk what was up, the option wasn’t showing on my laptop or phone when I originally made the comment. Saved it now, great vid!
@jdheelfan 2 дні тому
I used to do that thinking I was lined up behind the sweet spot. It's terrible to do.
@alandougan4689 19 днів тому
gonna try in the studio……
@AlexElliottGolf 19 днів тому
Let me know how you get on!!
@kenlynch6332 19 днів тому
🏌🏌🏌🏌🏌
@AlexElliottGolf 19 днів тому
Thank you ken
@usa4x4trucks 17 днів тому
Alex, I have been doing this with my driver since 2007 (Cleveland Hi-bore) and I did it to give me more space/time to square the club. Doing this made my driver my favorite club. I could drive the ball approx 265-270 back then (I’m now, at 56, down to 245 - 255) Now, I have begun doing your tip with my irons and I do like it. Especially with my 7-PW. But - can you do a video on the best way to hover the chub at address. Is it a pushing down with the left hand and lifting either the right index finger - OR - is it just straightening the spine just a bit so everything from the waist up moves upward by about an inch? Doing the push down with the left hand to help the club hover really helps with the 7 - PW, but I really hit my 3,4,5 irons fat doing that.
@AlexElliottGolf 10 днів тому
i will try and cover this in another video for you 🙌🏼 thanks for tuning in!
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