Your lesson with Natalie Purvis was a bull's-eye for me. While coaching her, you were correcting the very flaws in my own swing. Brilliant. I'm a visual learner. Have never SEEN a more definitive explanation of why golf used to hurt my lower back, courtesy of a ragged two-plane swing after primitive weight training for football a half-century ago. I will replay this winter. Natalie showed a lot of poise, especially for a 13-year-old. Just saying. At her age, the very glimpse of a camera would send me into hiding. Perhaps other single-planers will join me in wishing her success, yes?

@mrgolf561

Жыл бұрын

Same for me.

I attended a 3 day GG school in Edmond back in late April 2021 and we got to watch Natalie practice with her driver. The single plane adjustments were just starting to take hold and, I can attest to you now, she was "puring" dang near every shot straight down the middle. It was fun to watch. The Single Plane isn't just some pie in the sky untested theory jive, but is the real deal. Go Natalie!!!

Nice , Do a 6 month winter progression program with her , I’d love to see her progress, We all can relate to her progress. Natalie you got a lot of power. kid. Todd’s the best. Enjoy the journey above all 👍🏻😎

@messylife4912

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

This young lady is going to be a star.

Watching Todd coach really brings a new light to his instruction. Fantastic content! Thanks for this Todd.

Todd if you could please do another separate video on why some of us are hitting these fades (albeit still pretty good shots) and how we can eradicate it that would be much appreciated! I know you've touched on it in this video but if you could further elaborate/clarify that would be awesome! Many Thanks. Tim

Brilliant. I am trying to develop a single-plane swing and have learned more from this video with an actual student/player than others.

A great way to see how an awesome instructor focuses the student on one part to work on as they build their single plane swing. She’s a quick learner…..wish I was 13 teen again😂

I found this so inspiring and instructive. Love this content. I look forward to seeing more of Natalie as you help her perfect her single plane swing.

@ToddGravesGolf

2 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@leonardderoeck6252

2 жыл бұрын

@@ToddGravesGolf I hope you post it soon. She is an inspirational story.

@davidmudry5622

Жыл бұрын

@@ToddGravesGolf Buckle Sit Slide Bump. Sit and Slide I get, but what is Buckle and Bump?

This is very helpful. And Valerie will be a tour player some day if she wants it. Awesome player for 13 years old.

@timothyprentice4706

2 жыл бұрын

Just realised I called her Valerie when her name is Natalie ! Ooops. Sorry Natalie

nice job correcting her subtle off-set... I feel like she needs the "heel leads the toe" tip... that's one of my favorite tips from Moe that helped me correct my downswing club path and really get a feel for what is right.

Go Natalie!! Looks great… right foot down was hardest for me too. Now I’m a club longer and make great contact…

Very impressive Natalie! Keep it up!

Todd and Natalie, thank you both so much for this video. I guess all videos speak to us at different points in our progress with SPS but for me this is such an exciting video as it’s exactly what I’m working through with Trent White your SPS instructor. I could put myself into Natalie‘s shoes and it felt like it was me there having the lesson. Thanks a million.

Awesome!! Been trying to get rid of my fade for 20 years; likely due to much the same reasons!!! You keep impressing and stressing how actually the swing is “less” then “more;” of almost every move/ part!!! Thanks much again for sharing so enlightening and educating!!!

Very nice. Do a 6 month winter training with her , would like to watch her progress and we all can relate to her. She has a lot of hidden power. Above all enjoy the journey, 👍🏻😎

Love this! My friend and I have been deep diving hard every day into this for 6 weeks. Congrats Todd on your success and thank you for being a great communicator and having the passion to go after something that you wanted to figure out! All your videos are very helpful. You have it trapped!

@Dragscreamer1

2 жыл бұрын

And congrats to Natalie on becoming a student of this swing! It looks great!

@richmcghee7526

2 жыл бұрын

Very informative watching you teach/adjust a player with a foundation already set. Her ball flight changed dramatically. Surprised you didn’t foot and ball position. Those are the keys for me.

Great video! The toughest part of the transition for me (and still is) is the flexed lead knee. In the conventional swing to gain speed it’s a stiff front leg. In Natalie’s first few swings she has a stiff front leg. Looking forward to the next lessons for her to see how she achieves that part of the transition.

Wow great video Todd, I have the same exact issues when I do the swing. Thanks for all the tips. Amazing how quickly you can see everything in her swing. Love to see her progression. It’s helpful to see her adjusting to your information because your swing is so locked in it’s not as easy to make corrections when I watch you, but it’s still great to watch you work.

Thanks that help my ball flight from drawing the ball to hitting little fade or straight.

Looking forward to following Natalie’s progress

This was great. And yes on the 6 month progression. Really looking forward to it. Thumbs up.

@ToddGravesGolf

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

This is a video I will watch again and again because my bad shot is low and left also. No surprise really after 65 years of the conventional swing.

@shofey

2 жыл бұрын

65 years and still following the hype? Come on David.

I watched this and then proceeded to the range. I my contact and ball flight were much improved. Unfortunately, I could not take it to the course the following day and had my worse day ever with this new swing. Now I just need to keep in mind, it’s all new and I know this is the way to better golf.

Another great video Todd! Was down the practice ground yesterday, where I spend a lot of time (retired now). Tried the "Single Plane Swing" for the first time, and already l see a difference in ball strike. I,ll be practicing this a lot more, that's for sure! 👍

This is great and exactly my same problem with my single plane swing

Fantastic Todd.

Hi Todd. I found this video really helpful, thank you. I have struggled with my spine moving forward too, especially with my heavier irons compared to my lighter one. Cheers

Hi Tood. Thank you so much for this video. 5 or 10 % of golfers play from 0 to18 HCP. Above is like me and a lot like me.. That why this video is PERFECT!!!!! PLEASE, PLEASE more like that. We can see why she's toped, slice or worth. Good to see the mistake and the way you explain to recover the mistake. LIKE, the right foot. Very important to keep it on the ground. Now, I begin to UNDERSTAND.PLEASE PLEASE AGAIN AND AGAIN

I found keeping the back foot down to be the most difficult thing about the swing but when I got it the transition to the finish worked. Launch angle got better. And consistency increased. dramatically.

@jeffg5989

2 жыл бұрын

People have to remember Todd and Moe started young. That makes all the difference in the world. People starting this swing in their 50’s and 60’s are going to have a difficult time picking this up. I’ve been trying this off and on for 5 years and it’s still Frisia’s hell. I’ve had several surgeries in my lifetime and my body is fairly stiff all the time even though I stretch a lot. Pelvic thrust is my big issue and I don’t think I can ever stop it and that’s why I will occasionally go back to conventional. I sent a video in and all they did was direct me to another video that one of their 20 year old instructors were teaching. Of course they make it look easy. It’s very hard to teach an older dog new tricks. It’s not from lack of trying. My body aches all the time from beating balls and trying to do it right. And yes P Gowan the back foot down can be difficult. Almost feels like you are going to throw your back out.

@pgowan357

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffg5989 I never felt it was physically difficult to do any part of the swing. Just used a conventional swing for so long was hard to break some habits. I think if you find it physically hard to make any move in the swing just try to relax slow the swing down. Even shorten it. It doesn't take much to move that little ball. Let the club's do the work.

Great improvement!

Fantastic video Todd . P.C. van Beek

Solid content Todd thank you

@ToddGravesGolf

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Great video

That was brilliant! Wow 10 minutes in, and this girl is doing the exact same thing that I do. This was a great lesson for me and her! Keeping that Rt. Food down is so hard for me. I wonder why she decided to convert to the single plane? She was a great student!

@tompurvis1261

2 жыл бұрын

It was a family thing and her back pain. She is lots of fun to watch play.

@latman1

2 жыл бұрын

@@tompurvis1261 Thats so awesome! If she keeps it up she will be #1!👍🏽🏌‍♂️

@tompurvis1261

2 жыл бұрын

@@latman1 I got to be grandpa caddie for a JPGA qualifier and in Pinehurst. So proud of her.

She’s 13!? Looks and talks like a mature 18 year old. Well done mom and dad!

@tompurvis1261

2 жыл бұрын

Golf has given her lots of confidence. I believe this was shot the weekend after returning from the USGA leadership training. Proud GP.

@c5jp904

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you gramps!

It'd be cool to see her in the biomechanic 3d training. Like having the same subject from outdoor to indoor🤷🏻‍♂️

Work in progress but not far from getting it spot on soon.

Todd, This is an interesting demonstration, but it took me forever to get my lag heel up ... now, you are teaching to keep it down. Isn’t something lost in not getting the body to move over the lead foot in your follow through by getting your back heel up and having most all your weight forward? I do like keeping the wrists straight and in line at address, however.

@ToddGravesGolf

2 жыл бұрын

I have always taught to keep the trail heel down. I also teach to get the weight into the lead leg (lead foot) in the follow through. Nothing is lost by keeping the back heel down when the weight is forward.

Where are you located at Todd and what would a lesson cost me to come there and get one (or 3) like this with you?

@ToddGravesGolf

Жыл бұрын

Email me at toddg@gravesgolf.com

This single swing plan look like you swing the club more with your arms and hands less with the body rotation. Is it correct?

@ToddGravesGolf

2 жыл бұрын

As compared to the conventional swing?

where can i buy the foot measuring device u use to set your stance.

@jeffg5989

2 жыл бұрын

Graves Golf

How do you get more distance and speed with this type of swing.

@ToddGravesGolf

Жыл бұрын

Purity of Technique.

where can one get instruction on the single plane method near Cape Canaveral?

@ToddGravesGolf

2 жыл бұрын

Can you come to south Orlando? Lake Nona area?

@billsmopars4927

2 жыл бұрын

@@ToddGravesGolf I could, it's an hour drive each way.

@ToddGravesGolf

2 жыл бұрын

@@billsmopars4927 I will be in Orlando / Eagle Creek Golf Club Next week. Email me at toddg@gravesgolf.com if you want to find some time to get together.

Any single plane instructors in Northern California?

Spine drop causing her to cast with arms preventing full shoulder rotation to release.

@stevendonohoe2150

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, her swing thought needs to be shoulders. She is subconscious swinging with her hands.

@tompurvis1261

Жыл бұрын

She has really taken on the partial swing through. I really noticed it this past weekend. She out drives the girls she plays with constantly by 30 yards, with less effort. She shot 78,76 and 77 over the three day weekend. The first two in competition and last as a practice round for next week. She was working on a new grip that she got from one of the other instructors at Graves. It’s fun to watch her play.

@tompurvis1261

Жыл бұрын

The next phase for her is getting more power from her legs. She still forgets the instructions from time to time. Her parents are not allowed to provide any instruction during the match in league she plays.

5 10 at 13 yrs old?

You had her straighten her legs... and yet ...you didn't straighten has much ...when you hit

What ever became of this girl? Did she continue with the SP swing?

@thomaspurvis5297

Жыл бұрын

Yep still going strong

@tompurvis1261

Жыл бұрын

Yes. She is now consistently shooting in the mid 70s from 6000 yards. Her current handicap is under 3. I watched her play for the first time in months this last weekend and it was a real joy. She is really working on improving the SP swing. Her drives were all but a few down the middle. Pitches are much improved and putting too. The 36 holes this weekend were double bogey free. That was a first for her. Proud Grandpa.

She is losing a ton of yardage hitting that driver so high. Looks like a wedge shot. Mainly because she is hitting up that way.