As a self taught golfer I had been struggling to achieve consistency in my game through use of traditional swing mechanics. For years I would experiment with different methods and styles only to get frustrated because the swing was so complicated that it was virtually unrepeatable. It got so bad that I went from going to the range every day to quitting the game of golf for more than a year. When I took it up again I decided to just do what felt natural instead of trying to swing by the book. Little by little I found myself setting up with the ball forward in my stance and a body tilt to the right. My grip was determined by my body position and I started to find more consistency but would still struggle to repeat it day in and day out. Eventually I stumbled upon one of your videos explaining the single plane golf swing and immediately I recognized many similarities to my own swing. What a revelation to realize that there was already a blueprint out there to use to fine tune my natural swing! Now that I use key elements and checkpoints of the single plane golf swing my ball striking has never been more consistent and my enjoyment of the game has returned. From someone who quit the game out of frustration I can honestly say that this swing works, and works really, really well.

Todd,these videos are excellent. You have grown so much as a coach that I think you rank up there with the best.

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim.

Been playing golf for 30 years or so and yes it has been a rollercoaster ride, to say the least. I am not only a golf fanatic but an individual that is infatuated with the sport that will never be conquered... I've known about Moe Norman swing since the days of "Natural Golf" I not only purchased the instructional videos, but also the clubs and attended a weekend school in Palm Springs CA, but for some odd reason, I went back to the two plane swing and old habits that frustrated me more and more to point where I quit the game for a long period of time. Do to Covid-19 and with lots of time in my hand, KZread golf videos became my thing to do and finding Todd in the last year or so has been a blessing in disguise. Now I come to understand the Moe Norman simple single plane swing (Todd explains it like no other) and have implemented it now that they've opened local golf courses and not only am I hitting the ball like never before, I now don't hesitate to go to the driving range and hit 300 balls (yes you have to put in the time my peeps) without worrying about my lower back or the three torn ligaments I have in my right elbow (I refuse to go under the knife...too old for the sh*t 😜). Anyways, this is one of the best 40 minutes golf instructional video I have ever seen... The Feeling of Greatness baby... Thanks, Todd.

Just read your book and it's nice to see video imagery that you described so in depth in your book. I'm happy with results so far. In normally hit a banana fade with driver but now I'm just hitting draws and some hooks with my woods. I'm glad to see my swing bath formulating into potential greatness!

My game also left me in terms of wanting to quit. I knew about Moe being from Ont.🇨🇦 but no one taught it. I decided to try Moe’s single plain swing about 4 years ago through your videos and training aids and it worked. My favourite club is now my driver. My friends now call me boring. “Fairway finder” handicap 18-8 and I love play golf again, to bad that I can’t golf year round.

Ty sir, I am not sure I'm implementing it properly but just having some of these thoughts has helped me tremendously. I was over thinking so much, trying to remember everything I've seen. I really enjoy your type of teaching. Going to really try and work this into my driving swing, im way too upright as of now. Thanks again

I understand what you’re saying about the jumbo xl grips. I’m 68 years old and am probably pre-arthritic, I just can’t close my fingers around a smaller grip. So I have to adapt.

Hi Sir Todd,Tim, After learning this amazing common sense swing, Im excited to play golf...bcoz i improved and no more back pain

Great videos. I got your book for Christmas. I’ve been changing my swing for about 8 months. I’m still not there but working hard.

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. You'll get there.

Most people really don't understand the consistency of the limitations. I see discussion on a Facebook single plane group and many reference another SP instructor they prefer because they don't like keeping the feet on the ground and hitting into the flexed lead knee but this is the magic! Yes, it's awkward at first if you are coming from the convention swing and used to lifting up to create space but once you get it conditioned it's amazing for hitting Straight consistent shots.

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Good point.

@perlangefors5304

3 жыл бұрын

For me this takes away too much speed. I lose almost 10 mph swing speed when i dont straight out and jump up with my lead leg. I can´t give up that speed.

@pipebliss

3 жыл бұрын

@@perlangefors5304 the problem is... Straightening and jumping /rotating is bad for the body and for directional accuracy. I don't want 10mph if it means further into the trees.

Awesome!!

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome thanks!!

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad you liked it.

Thank you so much

14:30 to 18 is gold

Hi Todd, bought and read your book and I'm well on my way to changing my swing to single plane. Here's my problem I'm tending to push my shots to the left. Through analysis I've discovered on the downswing as my right elbow moves in front of my right hip the club face is open, this continues through impact thus producing shots straight right. I'm sure you've come across this, any suggestions?

Very informative video! I am currently reading your book and am contemplating purchasing the ball position trainer. My question before I do is... I have single length irons and hybrids(7iron length) except for my 52 and 60 wedge. Would my address for my single length irons and hybrids be the same or would you recommend playing my stronger lofted irons according to the trainer regardless of shaft length?

Todd. great SPS summary video. Was this the interview you had with the glove company owner, Shawn McConnon? Regardless I enjoyed watching. I like your “horse race” analogy. I’ve got it in my mind that the legs are the “sticks of a slingshot” and the arms are the rubber band shooting out the rock by bracing and propelling off of the foundation of the stick.

I am 2 month old in golf and have a tried 5 coaches all teach complicated swing I am a racket player so my chipping and putting is good but swing is inconsistent Seeing your videos since couple of days and wanting to try plain swing. Hope it works out

Sweet Todd !

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Great vid! Does this swing have a little stack and tilt in it?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

No but stack and tilt might have some Single Plane in it- this is a Natural Golf Swing - not unnatural.

Awesome Todd! Does the club open a bit as the shoulder/body tilts?? I think I just discovered that small move??

Does it matter how tall you are to use the foot and ball placement trainer?

I’m curious about setup when it comes to club face position. It appears in the videos that the club face is slightly open at setup. Is it slightly open or square to target?

I keep getting stuck at the wall where my body and hands don't seem to complete the swing. What is the best way to force the body to complete the full swing?

How do you initiate the backswing and at the top of the backswing what is the club angle ? Thank you.

Hi Todd, thanks for the great video. I have been following you for some time and trying to do this golf swing. I have it for the most part but top the ball more than I would like. Can you talk about some reasons why? I am trying to flex my left knee and trying to feel my right leg bend at impact.

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

you need to get your weight to your lead leg (bent). Your right leg bends because the hips rotate. Sounds like you are not rotating the hips enough. Thoughts?

Todd, do your grips come in oversize or jumbo? I can only find the standard size. And thank you for this channel, after being away from the game for close to 10 years because of back and elbow problems I can hit balls pain free because of the single plane swing. Just need to work on keeping the trail foot planted

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. we have a plus 4 grip (Oversided) this year.

At impact what relationship do you have with your hands? equal, more left hand feel? or right hand feel?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

They work together. I have a both-hand feel during the swing.

Todd how much degree up are the irons ?.

Did moe use his trail leg/foot as a spring to generate more power?

Do you have the same foot width with driver and irons? Thanks for the videos!!

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/gneMy6upZ7y7h9Y.html

Todd - is there a particular video you can direct me to focusing on how to take the club back in the one-plane swing?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have access to our SPA (online academy?) I have to he domino effect training.

When I’m restricting my right hip as a right handed golfer I’m getting hip pain after practicing. Am I possibly doing something wrong to create than pain?

i saw in a Moe video that he was keeping short his swing also with his driver. Is this more effective for precision? Moe says he never focused on distance, but purity and precision. At my age ,70, i should focus on precision as I cannot make distance. So should I keep a short swing ?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Focus on Purity of Technique.

New to the single plane swing and find these videos incredibly valuable. Was hitting them well at the range; went to play first round and found I was topping and hitting iron shots thin. Tried to go back to the foundation and checks but couldn’t find what I was missing. Generally what is causing this - topping / thin in a single plane system?

@PikebaySkywalker

2 жыл бұрын

I am also new to the swing and was at first thining it. Found out that I didnt get enough wrist angle cock. Hope it helps!

Todd Graves = Best Golf Instructor Went from 120's score to 80's in one month

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear.

@rushfanjames2112

3 жыл бұрын

@@ToddGravesGolf Is there a “correct” grip for the SPS? Overlapping, interlocking or ten finger? Or is it irrelevant?

@albylongballboarder

3 жыл бұрын

@@rushfanjames2112 overlap is recommended. search YT for todd's video on grip

@rushfanjames2112

3 жыл бұрын

@@albylongballboarder I agree. Overlap and the ten finger grip is what I frequently use. 10 finger grip is what I used when I first started playing.

Watching you swing on a course on a different video, you didn't seem to keep your right foot down, but, when I watch your videos it's a consistent point of emphasis. Is it a mechanical thing or a comfort thing?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Those are the swings that cause me to hit it right. I like the trail heel down through impact. When my heel comes up through impact, I hit the ball to the right.

Hi Todd....Im transitioning to the single plane system. I bought single length irons...how do i set up with all the same length?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Same address. I don't think single length are necessary but just keep ball position consistent and you should be fine.

Tad im taking a good divot and feeling pain free with lots of power is it okay to take a divot and should feel all that power?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Divot is ok.

Excellent video. Using the single plane swing since 1995. I have started blocking all my shots- every club. Any idea what I might be doing wrong? In my 50's I was shooting high 70's, now I'm 70 and this problem has popped up and it's ruining my score.

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

IS your trail foot coming up through impact and beyond?

@randallrichter8737

3 жыл бұрын

It stays down at impact and then comes up afterward.

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

@@randallrichter8737 Did you know we have online coaches that can help you? They will need to see a video of your swing. Email me at toddg@gravesgolf.com if you are interested in our coaches taking a look.

Where can I get the ball/foot position alignment aid that you use?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Email me at toddg@gravesgolf.com and I’ll get you discounted price . Right handed or left handed?

Do you have any experience working with people who are right hand dominant but swing in sports left handed? It's messed up my golf swing my entire life. I'm trying the single plane method with varying results. Where on and in which hand are you feeling pressure?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

I am a right handed golfer that plays left handed...so yes. Regarding pressure, I have a different take on pressure - rather than grip pressure you need to consider how you use your wrists and forearms to move the golf club. I have a few videos on the channel about this.

Hey Todd , I was at the end of my game wanting to quit. Was a pretty advid golfer bout 4 yrs ago. Carried 4.5 handicap. Now no distance or consistent results. All honesty I've been watching ur videos and hitting balls w homemade alignment aid. I wish I would've tried bout 10 yrs ago when I first watched PIPELINE Moe's clinic video. I'm ecstatic to take to course tomorrow for first time. I feel real confident w my "lines". I'll send feedback to ya. Thanks for giving me second chance w your easy coaching techniques

What i want to muster if i may ask, Is a very important question. ITS RE BALL POSITIONING FOR EVERY CLUB ...PLS.HELP ME ON THIS. IM FROM the Philippines

Do I need equal length clubs to use the swing?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

No

I am a left leg amputee do you think this swing will work for me I am losing the downswing what would you recommend me to do thank you

@ToddGravesGolf

2 жыл бұрын

Do you wear a prosthetic on your left leg? can you put weight on it. The answer is yes, the single plane swing is easier however, you need to be able to brace into your lead side. Can you do that?

Hi Todd. Did you get my email you asked me to send you regarding the Golf Alignment and Ball Position Trainer?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Got it. Finding you the link and sending it to you. ASAP.

Todd, did you get my video and would like to have you work with my 22 year old who hits 7irons one eighty plus.

BINGO! At impact, everyone is at one plane. I saw this with my own video of my own swing way, way before I even found your channel or Moe Norman but never thought more about it. You explain it so WELL and your Graves swing solves my spacing issue that I just could not get rid of in my old 2 plane swing (like everyone I go UP so my swing was more vertical one plane at impact). Now its so much more correctly spaced out. However, its really hard to unmodel my old swing and keep the trail foot down. Then I have to work on the transition and correct sequence that you teach in the Gold Members section. You and Trent make it look SO EASY. Sigh, lots of work but I see some progress. Thanks Todd 👍👍👍 ps is this video 360P only?

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

I have a better resolution version loading now. I think. Lol.

I think perhaps a big reason why pros never adopted Moe's swing because although they could witness his ball striking (Faldo, Couples, Crenshaw etc) and know it was great they may have said to themselves, ya but he never won anything on the PGA tour. (Because Bryson has won something players like Mcilroy are copying himm)

Hit your positions! 👍🏼🏌‍♂️

@ToddGravesGolf

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

At 36:26....Torque ????? Go do an oil change or bake a cake DAVVVVEEE !!!!!!!!

I’m 6’5” and I have practice this position you have demonstrated my problem is I can’t get off my back foot can you help me what I’m doing wrong

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Two things. You must stay INTO the lead knee through impact and let your head move forward after impact.

@teegolf3672

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@stankido9463

Жыл бұрын

If you look at some videos that Todd has posted, he has suggested that you put weight on the inside edge of your right foot at address, then at the start of the downswing the left knee goes into what Todd calls the transition, like putting your foot into a shoe! This movement allows the arms to swing through freely! Also this transition left knee movement limits the left hip of over rotating!

I noticed your finish is not as high as Moe Norman is there a reason for that

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

We both finish on plane

@wewewewewe223232323

3 жыл бұрын

What percentage of weight do you keep on your lead foot during your back swing and into impact?

And that is why you give tidbits of the golf swing why did Mo put his club behind so far 🏌️

Hi Todd. I chatted with you recently about perception & gripping the club in the fingers or the palm. This video clarifies your written reply to me and I now understand sequence and no longer focus on palm vs fingers. I must ask if the club lie angle, relative to a single plane swing, needs to be a few degrees flatter than the club lie angle, for a conventional swing?

@golferdadof3605

2 жыл бұрын

I was also wondering this as well.

@geemac979

2 жыл бұрын

@@golferdadof3605 I’ll catch up with my club fitter to assess changes, if any, to equipment using GC Quad and Trackman. Identifiable changes, if any, will ensure consistent golf using the One Plane Swing. I extend my thanks to Todd & Tim for their vlog on club fitting⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️👍

@golferdadof3605

2 жыл бұрын

@@geemac979 I am hitting my irons very high and a little fat. 9 iron is only going 110 yards max

@golferdadof3605

2 жыл бұрын

@Gee Mac that isn’t a good thing lol

@geemac979

2 жыл бұрын

@@golferdadof3605 I had a 14 club fitting from a top fitter for a conventional swing. I have a second set [Honma] irons, which I’ll tweak the loft and lie to have functional clubs that are set precisely for the One Plane Swing. Then I’m off to the driving range to practice, practice, practice the Graves Golf O-P-S Model and the green/red zone.

🙏💪🏃‍♂️💨

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Why did Moe say it's like a hockey stick a baseball bat and his left hand was a palm grip

Hmm, anyone else seeing this with just 360p?

@chriskelly4824

3 жыл бұрын

yes

@ToddGravesGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Might try to re-upload higher Res.

@lawbinson

3 жыл бұрын

@@ToddGravesGolf Content is still good, just wondering since it's usually higher resolution after 2 hours.

@trevorbikker9093

3 жыл бұрын

yes 360 only! great content as always just a we blurry! (first world problems) lol

I maybe wrong but it looks like the setup4impact guy copys alot of moe norman.

@ToddGravesGolf

Жыл бұрын

Copy is the only thing you can do when it's based on Moe Norman's perfection.

@patrickmiles5548

Жыл бұрын

@@ToddGravesGolf Thank you for sharing all of your content im still learning yours and moes single plane swing but ive been using it two weeks and i use to get up to the ball expecting disaster now im more consistent and i address the ball with confidence. The only thing im having trouble with is my driver. When i widen my stance like you teach ive been topping the ball even with 3 1/4 tees

@ToddGravesGolf

Жыл бұрын

@@patrickmiles5548 It has little to do with tee height. Most likely you are not rotating through impact correctly. You must have extension past impact.

@patrickmiles5548

Жыл бұрын

@@ToddGravesGolf I think your right i seem to be staying on trail side and not rotating through to my lead side. Thank you

Todd please try to get back to Moe’s simplicity. Bio mechanics and swing tech is a bit much. Moe was a very simple man who worked hard to simplify the swing in plain talk. Thinking about a million moving parts was not Moe.

@ToddGravesGolf

2 жыл бұрын

Anthony with all respect, I want you to try an experiment. I want you to come up with the most simple task you can think of such as lift your right leg and then tell 10 people to lift their right. Then watch and see how many different variations you get of lifting the leg and most likely you’ll get 8 to 10 different variations of lifting your right leg - because one person will have their knee flexed one person will have a leg straight one person will have their foot straight out one personal Heather foot turned in one person will ask “what do you mean right leg what do you mean lift? My point here is that nothing, when explained, is simple - which is the reason that I discuss in detail three Reality of what is Actually happening To reduce the variation and misconceptions of peoples interpretations.