2 years later here I am commenting. This is the true testament to simplicity. People tend to ignore the basics of how the club was engineered. I ask this question every time I golf with randoms pretty much. "What kind of engineering concepts were put into making the golf club work so easily?" Ninety percent of them don't have an answer. When it's the only answer you need.

Mike, I love how you deconstruct the typical language that has been used to teach the swing. That is so important.

What I love about Mike’s teaching is that he keeps it simple, easy to understand and emphasizes the basics.

Ohhh. I was doing opposite letting my hips take me through. No wonder I was hitting everything left. My left shoulder was opening up before hands could pull hips through. I tried this and I hit the best drive ever. 165 for me. Playing for two years. 59 years old. I am still learning everyday. Thanks Mike.

Best instructor I’ve ever seen. Every time I watch Malaska videos i go play better. Amazing.

This is gold. I am a new in golf and always wonder how can you hit it naturally. Mike sums it up really well here.

MIke, can you call my wife. You said I could practice this drill in the living room. Well, my wife is saying something totally different.......

@thetrendbot

27 күн бұрын

It’s been two years . Do you have an awesome swing yet, or are you still married

You are the best golf instructor on KZread. So clear, concise and simple. Brilliant Mike, thank you from the UK 🇬🇧

I've seen PGA players do these drills and wondered why they do it! Now I know! Thank you Mike!

Hi Mike, I'm so uncomfortable with my swing that I decided to start from scratch. I have started with this exercise and already noticed how much tension I was creating in my golf swing before. Thank you, Mike. Love the way you teach.

John Jacobs said the golf swing was two turns and a swish in the middle. Mike obviously understands the golf swing inside out which is reassuring for his students. Many golfers want to spend time and money to be blinded with science though. Love his honesty and sense of humour.

That drill is so natural. No unnatural artificial or contrived movements to get to the bottom of your swing. I am a senior citizen but I grew up on a golf course and I can relate to shagging golf balls for the pro. It was great life for a kid.

The funny thing is that I started doing the drill with the left arm and I got really good at it. I got so good with it that I started chipping balls around the green that way. Yes, I now chip with my left arm only. It just seems so easy to do it that way. Just about every time the ball ends up near the hole and I can chip the ball off the tightest of lies. The ball also has a lot of spin too, much more than when I used two hands. I use my 50, 56, and 60 degree wedges depending on the situation such as how much air time, distance, and roll I want. It also helps for really short chip shots too, because I can throttle back the energy easier. I know it's weird, but what I can say? I am better one-handed than I am two-handed. So that is what I do.

I turned 60 last Feb., and have struggled for 40 years trying to figure out how to apply my athletic abilities to the golf swing. Even after lessons with 3 different pro instructors over the years, I still was shooting in the mid 90's on average. They just couldn't seem to break my bad habits and muscle memory. I found Mike on the internet in the spring, started studying all his videos, and really started to apply his simple principles, trying to leverage the momentum of the club, etc. Well, after many range balls, and trying to apply it on the course.... I've started to shoot under forty for nine holes, and recently posted a 77 for 18. Never broke 80 before. My GHIN was around a 17. I'm kind of dumbfounded. And those were far from perfect rounds... but even many of my 'misses', or thin shots are often getting to the green or very close, sometimes near the pin. Don't know what to say, other than thank you Mike, for sharing your insights and experience. I'm excited to see where this goes, and can't wait til next season league play.

Malaska Golf has helped me immensely in my golf game. I have been watching for two years now and when I started I was scoring in the high 90's for a round. I now regularly score mid to high 70's consistently and will get lower. Thanks Mike for all your videos.

Many times at the range I've helped people & show them that they should be able to hit balls with just their right hand. It's amazing at how awful they are at initially doing it and that it clearly exposes how they have no idea how to control the club's movement with what is their 'good' hand; but quickly, they learn how their right forearm has to control their right wrist - and it improves their hitting almost immediately - nevermind that it improves their chipping 1000%. This is the most important drill I've ever seen be immediately helpful.

Mike is just solid gold. I spent almost 20 years trying to be "connected" and did nothing but slice the ball. Once I started with Mike's methods (also Toski/Flick, who are his two mentors) I learned to hit it solid and my consistency skyrocketed. Mike is the best in the business!

@jayblint3046

2 жыл бұрын

Parker, thank you for the kind words. You are helping our effort to assist the people who play this game and want to improve. From all of us at The Malaska Team thanks again and play well.

Best teacher I have seen.

When I decided to learn golf, I visited the local driving range at an executive course in Studio City California. Down at the very end of the driving range was a guy hitting balls with just his left hand. The next time I saw him, he was hitting with just his right hand. Repeatedly doing exactly what you're describing. After a while, I no longer saw him at the range and when I asked my instructor what happened to him he replied, "He just qualified for the tour through Q school." For months all I ever saw him do was exactly what you've demonstrated in this lesson!!!

@adame8893

4 ай бұрын

Weddington! Who was the player?

Brilliant tip Mike. I paid good money for a pro to tell me to turn the right shoulder and hands together to face the target. I was spinning like a top! This feels like a swing again.

Thanks, Mike. My back feels a lot better this year since watching your videos and I'm hitting the ball better.

I just started doing this simple drill and discovered that I was not using any wrist movement which led to starting the downswing with, you guessed it, the shoulder turning to start the downswing. I had no idea I was doing it until my back started hurting. Thanks Mike, so simple.

Mike, this drill relates to something you mentioned in another video and its something that has transformed my entire iron game. That something is the "right arm only" pitching exercise. After taking your advice, I've since learned that if you can't pitch the ball with the "trail arm only", then you'll probably never experience true iron contact. Golf is a funny game...for 40 years I thought of only my "lead arm" as I moved through the ball...I think you've converted me. Again, your tip transformed my chipping/pitching game, along with my entire iron game. (I was very struck by how it changed my long iron game...my 5 iron now feels more like my 8 iron) Thanks for all of your efforts Mike, you are one of the best! (ks 4hdcp)

Right on the money with this simple move. The arms are accelerating into full extension which activates The left hip as it adds speed to the motion.

I still revisit this drill when I feel my shoulders getting over-active. Between you and Shawn Clement golf really can be a lot easier than 98% of instructors try and make it. Thank you MM

@charlesbennett6773

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. This drill will help. I have the exact flaws you described.

Great lesson and drill! Stiffness in any part of the body during the swing is a total killer. These little drills teach you to free up. Thank you Mike.

GREAT drill! One handed drill (right or left) shows IMMEDIATELY whether or not you're in sync with the body, in sequence, have good posture and balance, and a good ball position. A friend of mine was going through the chipping yips. I told him to swing the club with his right hand/arm only, and gave him no other info than to just react to the swinging club until it felt balanced and comfortable. The improvement after 2 rounds of golf was simply amazing. I'll have to disagree with Mike a bit, because I happen to think this is, hands down, the best drill EVER!

Your drill hitting balls while stepping backwards is one of the most original and eye opening drills ever. Shows how the hips should move perfectly. Thanks.

Also as a right handed golfer my left hand is more dominant but I am doing this drill using both.But when I swing my feel is more in my left hand,arm and shoulder. So simple and works.Thanks Mike

Mike, I spent 5 years in engineering school because that is how my mind works. By far, your instruction, live or video, is the very best I’ve been exposed to. You speak a language that is very similar to my natural, internal language. Thank you.

Thanks Mike, so love your concept about swing and tempo! Looking forward to seeing more drill and something about mental.😃

Thanks Mike. I've been watching this video for a few weeks now and its decoding my swing. My arms are independent!! Thanks. The game is so much more fun.

Mike, you are the best golfing mentor on the planet...easy style, and simple to follow the complexities...more power to you from Sydney, down under

awesome advise and I will spend my time in my backyard to work on this during the winter session.

Great drills Mike! These have literally changed my game. Thanks for all of your knowledge!

Thanks, Mike. This is pretty clear and makes a lot of sense to me. Cheers, Henning from Hamburg/Germany

So simple, so brilliant, so true.

A master instructor! I appreciate so much, Mike!

Thanks Mike, love your show man, I had given up on golf but I can hit some nice shots, still a long way to go, but sure it will be worth it. Regards Courtney 🇬🇧

Best lesson i ever had to clarify. Thanks.

I wish I had known and understood the wisdom of these words 30 years ago. For all you young golfers, understand and commit to this. You will hit the ball more consistently and powerfully and effortlessly. You’re the guru Mike.

So glad I found your videos can't wait for good weather here in upstate NY to start putting this info into practice.

It looks so clear when you explain.....great things inside this video..

Thanks, Mike. I've "re-discovered" your videos and just finished Episode 1 and am anxious to re-visit my long-term issues with my grip with the hope of regaining some lost distance and consistency in my sunset years. I'll be watching the entire M series ASAP. Thanks again.

I've never seen this taught before but it makes perfect sense. Working the range as a kid, I would do the same thing around the edges of the driving range cleaning up the perimeter, knocking balls back onto the range one-handed. At the time, I never knew how important this skill was. You are absolutely spot on with this motion and it's great to see someone address it. Well done.

This is a classic, such great concepts in this video.

Hey Mike, I really enjoy all your videos, but I think the thing that's helped me most this summer is just watching you swing at the end of the video. Your tempo has really helped me. Thanks!

Mike, you are making me feel so much better about my swing and what I can and can't do. I played Thursday after seeing your video and was more relaxed and played better. Thanks.

When I asked for swing advice from golfers that were very much better than me they always said that the arms started the swing, well from watching you I get a better idea on what's going in in the swing, thanks.

Great tip as always, Mike!

Mike, this is probably one of the most valuable videos you have done. 👍very impressive

great lesson and great message Mike

Thanks Mike,,,,the change made my swing feel great,,,

Thanks Man, this is exactly what I needed to hear. I also loved being a boy, and really connected with the advice in this video. Had most of the parts but this will help me put it all together, it is the answer to solving both my rhythm, and my timing issues.

Thank you Mike. The best Teacher on the internet! I love the way you teach. Smart!

Brilliant.. thanks Mr Malaska!

I know that this video has been out there for a bit, but I watched it yesterday evening and wow, this started making sense in a big way. I was at our range early this morning and tried out loosening my shoulders and letting my arms swing, letting the ball get in the way. I’m going to like this! Feels better than staying tense and tight thru the swing, seems to make it easier to release better too. Thanks!

Oro puro!!! Thanks Mike

This literally just fixed so much trash in my swing in like an hour and a half just swinging without hitting anything. Figuring out how to take the club away and the rhythm to return it properly. Shortened up my back swing a bunch in my normal swing and I think I'm gonna start striking it well again for the first time in a few months. Thanks a bunch@

Thanks for your knowledge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Great insight in this. Thanks Mike.

I too was convinced by a golf coach to wind up and uncurl 3 years ago and my game went flat and inconsistent. I fought this year to get back to a more natural swing and this drill fits perfect with where I want to go. Just found your channel and like your style- thanks!

After watching your videos, I've realized to let go. I started practicing with just the club and feeling the weight in all aspects. I'm playing some really nice golf. Love the "holding drink" while hitting to the shag bag. So good. Thanks a ton friend.

Mike unbelievable you are. , I'm so glad I was able to catch on and understand what you say and mean about the golf swing ,, it has change my game the fun the challenge ,the ease and effortless of playing golf,,amazing the forces that are connected to the body,, I kinda just let it happen by itself,,really ,, it's really boggled my mind what happened to.my swing after I understood what you were telling me

Just thanks! Mike from quebec canada❄️

As always a very good video from Mike! Keep it up ! Sebastian from Munich 😉

Mike, Excellent lesson. Simple, effective, coherent. Well done!

@johnsigler1059

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike was about ready to throw in the towel just tried most things but the chair drill worked for me.

tyvm you are making easy to understand and not giving to much info i needed this so tyvm makin the game fun again ans simple

Great video, it helped me sooooo much. I was confused for months if I should countinuously rotate my shoulders or just let my arms pull them cuz I always thought tigers swing just lookks like his arms pulling everything after his hips started the shoulders... THANKS A LOT, you're the BEST teacher on youtube for sure :D

I used to have a swing like this and almost got my handicap to single figures with no lessons. Only problem I occasionally had was a pulled hook which cost me a two shot penalty every time I did it. Went on you tube, got lessons and started trying to do a rotational swing. Now I can hardly hit the ball straight. Going back to this after 4 years of suffering on the coarse. I also now have lower back pain and very tight shoulder and neck muscles from trying to connect my upper arms to torso. Thanks Mike.

It a very great exercice to understand your swing and make a progress thank you very much Jean-Claude from France

Looks good and makes sense.Will give it a try

When my game gets off, I’m convinced it’s because I’m thinking way too much about torso and big body part movements; when I get back to grooving a good tempo and improving strikes, I’m much more hands/arms oriented. This is a great video reminder for me

Hi Mike really like the video,and I have tried it and really works and translated over to my short game and iron shots. I have even been using this with some of my golf students and so far seeing some good results.Thanks 👍

That's a beautiful view. 🦘🇦🇺⛳

I recently saw a video my Rocco Mediate and I appreciate all that he's accomplished but he discourages swinging the arms. He says he's not swinging the arms. That he's just turning away from the target and then to the ball and following through to the finish but he's not. He is releasing his arms in his own special way and he's hit so many shots over the years that it works for him but it would take me a lifetime to have his timing to the ball. Thank you for this simple drill that takes all of the motion out and allows the arms to swing freely and build the swing.

Thank you so much Mr. Malaska

Absolutely brilliant, I kind of figured this out myself and it only took 20 years... But couldn‘t explain it as well as this.

@dmack9884

3 жыл бұрын

You took the words out of my mouth but it took me 35 years. im a little slow I guess

Thank you coach I really appreciate your help

excellent. it improved my game

Great video Mike

We all know about the negative affects of tension on forearms, wrists, etc. Tension in shoulders is often overlooked. I believe these drills confirm that shoulders need to be relaxed. Thanks Mike

Mike, It is truly amazing once a person can get the sequence of the swing correct, how effortless the swing will develop. The phrase of the "arms pulling the shoulder" I need to engrain in my head, sequence, and swing. Thanks

This is gold Mike - do this and it will also help hold the lag, get right hand Infront of body, improve shallowing, and best helps perfect the Malaska move (shallow to out at P6 - in to club head out) this will also strengthen whole swing when you can get same speed with one hand as with 2 even getting 70% speed with one hand as with two. Great drill doing it works!

You are greatly appreciated....

Great drill Mike!

A beauty of a drill..!

Thanks Mike , after struggling for some time changed my grip to align with my natural hand position and moved the grip more into the fingers. Then tried swinging nice and easy and stopped trying to muscle it through with my body leading the arms. What an incredible difference, within 5 or 6 easy swings was matching my best ever muscled shots, nice and easy free speed. Kind regards David. Uk

Common sense golf. I cannot wait to apply these tips to my swing. 👍🏻

Enjoyed that vid 👍

You are the best of the best!

I love it ! Been playing golf for 32 years and at last the light 💡 has gone on in my brain 🧠 After all those years this video actually tells me how to swing a golf club. Why couldn’t all those club professionals told me that over all those wasted years of trying to learn 😳

@SL0409

11 ай бұрын

Because they want you to stay bad so you keep buying lessons. If everyone gets good at golf they wouldn't have a job

Pure gold!

Wow I've never heard a teaching pro articulate this feel that I play with. I also tried body first, no go. Mike is teaching a simpler way to be a good ball striker, especially for people that played a lot of baseball.

Mike I am a 30 year try and swing a club different every time I'm golfing , you MAKE MORE SINCE THAN ALL THE YOU TUBE TEACHERS !!!! Tried everything !

@Scottieg-pi9er

2 ай бұрын

Sense*

Being a left hand dominant golfer who plays right handed, I find I can do a one arm swing much better with my left hand, when I practice the one arm right hand swing I’m not very good but it really helps my full swing, the better I get with the right. More practice!! thanks Mike

@MacNmey

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a lefty too, who plays golf right handed. I bat right handed too, even though I throw with my left hand. Not sure if this helps or hurts with golf.

@chillyerbeans3756

3 жыл бұрын

@@MacNmey Just reassure yourself with the knowledge that Phil Mickelson and Jordan Spieth are both ‘backhanders’ like us, although they both tend to be a bit wayward🧐 both have got magic short games tho👍

Mike thanks so much for your information it really clear in a lot of things bro I have questions about...I’m going to take a private lesson from you if ever I get the chance since were both in Arizona

had a very good practice today .. did this right handed for 30 minutes and left handed for 15 minutes... then got tired.. very tired.. but the remainder of my practice time went crazy good. Thanks MM

@ 4:45 I too, feel as if my left shoulder is under my left shoulder!

I am one of many to just say Thank You!