LOW LEFT EXIT - BODY RELEASE

TruGolf Academy
14 May 202006:36

Summary

TLDRIn this instructional golf video, John from the True Golf Academy shares tips on creating a low left exit for right-handed players, which would be a low right exit for lefties. He emphasizes the importance of swinging in an arc rather than straight down the target line, using a cane as a visual aid to help golfers achieve the desired club path. John advises starting with small swings and gradually building up to full swings to encourage body rotation, which is key to both power and accuracy in golf. He also suggests alternative practice methods for those without a golf net, such as using airflow balls or clipping a tee peg in the ground.

Takeaways

  • 🏌️‍♂️ The video is about creating a low left exit for right-handed golfers, which would be a low right exit for left-handed golfers.
  • 📍 The instructor, John, is filming from home due to the coronavirus, focusing on instructional content for home practice.
  • 📺 The content includes at least two instructional videos per week on YouTube, covering various aspects of golf.
  • 🔔 Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for new video releases.
  • 📱 John also shares daily content on social media platforms, with shorter videos focusing on home practice.
  • 🚫 The video discusses how to achieve a club path that arcs rather than going straight down the target line.
  • 🎯 A tour stick is used as a visual aid to help golfers aim for a low exit, with the club missing to the left for right-handed players.
  • 🏠 For those without a golf net, creative alternatives like hitting against a wall or clipping a tee peg in the ground are suggested.
  • 🔄 The emphasis is on body rotation rather than using hands and arms to control the club path, which is a common mistake among golfers.
  • 💪 Body rotation is highlighted as a key to generating power and controlling clubface position for straighter and more accurate shots.
  • 🛠️ The setup involves adjusting the position and angle of the cane (tour stick) based on the club being used, to encourage the desired club path.
  • 👀 The video concludes with the importance of working on the release pattern to improve consistency and power in golf swings.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic of the video?

    -The main topic of the video is discussing the low left exit in golf and creating a body release for a right-handed player.

  • Why is the instructor filming the video at home?

    -The instructor is filming the video at home due to the coronavirus, as a safety measure and because he is not able to film on the golf course.

  • How often does the instructor post instructional videos on YouTube?

    -The instructor posts at least two instructional videos a week on YouTube.

  • What is the purpose of the tour stick in the ground during the demonstration?

    -The tour stick in the ground serves as a visual aid to help the instructor demonstrate the desired club path, which should be more of an arc shape rather than straight down the target line.

  • What alternatives does the instructor suggest for practicing at home without a golf net?

    -The instructor suggests using airflow balls, hitting balls against the side of the house, or clipping a tee peg in the ground as alternatives for practicing at home without a golf net.

  • What is the instructor's advice on practicing the low left exit drill?

    -The instructor advises starting with quarter swings and gradually building up to full swings to get the feeling that the arms structure is still there while rotating the body.

  • What is the significance of body rotation in golf swing according to the instructor?

    -Body rotation is significant as it is a massive power source and helps control the clubface position for straighter and more accurate golf shots.

  • How does the instructor describe the common mistake made by many golfers regarding their swing?

    -The instructor describes the common mistake as golfers trying to swing straight down the target line, resulting in a high finished position where the arms disconnect from what the body is doing.

  • What is the instructor's recommendation for setting up the cane during the drill?

    -The instructor recommends starting the cane just over three feet in front, on the ball to target line but tilted at an angle closer to 70 degrees, allowing enough room for the ball to miss right.

  • What should a golfer focus on to achieve a low left exit?

    -A golfer should focus on body rotation, allowing the body to keep turning and opening, which will help the club move lower and further to the left, creating a low left exit.

  • What is the instructor's final advice for those struggling with the exit position?

    -The instructor advises to work on the release pattern by using a cane or a similar object in the ground to help practice the correct club path and improve consistency and power.

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