Stop Hitting Fat, Thin and Topped Shots with this Simple Golf Swing Fix

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Fat, thin and topped golf shots are often the result of the same swing problem - you are releasing early. Golfers try to fix this problem by "holding the angle" or "maintaining lag", but it never works. The reason it doesn't work is because many golf instructors think that releasing early is a wrist problem. In actuality, it is a movement problem where you are lacking the proper rotation of the body.
When the upper body (shoulders) lack rotation into impact, they stop too soon causing the hands to unhinge. This "early" unhinging plagues many golfers causing inconsistent impact and terrible golf shots.
In this video I discuss a quick tip to help create the proper shaft lean at impact where you compress the golf ball and eliminate the dreaded, early release.
The Single Plane golf swing is not a quick fix golf technique. It is a system, beginning at address, that simplifies the most important moment of the golf swing - impact.
Starting at address on two planes where the arms hang straight down at address, the Conventional golf swing is complicated. Because the arms are hanging straight down, a conventional golfer must lift the body into impact creating stress on the back.
This upward movement to accommodate the two planes is unnecessary.
The Single Plane Golf swing simplifies the golf swing by eliminating the need for the upward movement by starting and impacting on the same plane.

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  • @kyrilpopoff6986
    @kyrilpopoff69863 ай бұрын

    This is probably toe most underrated video Todd's ever done, but he absolutely nailed this. I would pin this video at the top of his KZread page, as it is the biggest problem the average golfer has. Bravo Zulu Todd, well done!

  • @mariofonseca9267
    @mariofonseca92672 жыл бұрын

    First time that I heard a logical explanation about the fat/thin shots problem. That’s why after my first year in golf I stopped taking lessons and tried to figure it out on my own because I had no confidence in the instruction that I was receiving. Todd’s method by far produces the most predictable shot results. Even without applying all the fundamentals my ball striking is immediately much better. Thank you so much for the fantastic instruction - and it’s free!?!? I just purchased the alignment gadget as I believe it is an essential training aid but also because I felt compelled to make a contribution for all I’ve been able to get from watching your KZread channel. Thx again.

  • @mannyfeijo7526
    @mannyfeijo75262 ай бұрын

    Keep having to come back to this one. Thanks Todd.

  • @andreasgruber6740
    @andreasgruber6740 Жыл бұрын

    It's amazing how you always look for the root cause. You will contribute to a paradigm shift in golf. Can not thank you enough.

  • @christopherklosowski8213
    @christopherklosowski82133 жыл бұрын

    Poop Jeans, you are absolutely right , Todd is the only one who has researched Moe's swing and can share that knowledge with us.

  • @thomasschneider5871
    @thomasschneider58713 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for adding in the "slow-mow" swings sequences. This really helps!

  • @andrewdare4404
    @andrewdare44046 ай бұрын

    Best drill I've seen regarding early release

  • @rossgerry8231
    @rossgerry82313 жыл бұрын

    Terrific instruction! I can't wait to try this it makes so much sense. Thanks, Todd!

  • @jeremiahjohnson6082
    @jeremiahjohnson60822 жыл бұрын

    One of the very best explanations for casting I have ever heard!!!

  • @kenyonferguson1243
    @kenyonferguson12434 жыл бұрын

    Great mechanics in the Slow-MOE! Keep it coming!

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Will do!

  • @quentinray8673
    @quentinray86733 жыл бұрын

    I’ve subscribed to videos over the years but have never hit the bell icon. Today is a first as I’ve binged watched Moe and Todd videos all week. I luv the simplicity and removing of the variables.

  • @deanh2664
    @deanh26644 жыл бұрын

    This video nailed my issues. Todd's videos have me enjoying the game again. The times I complete the move he describes here I am hitting fairways and peppering pins. When I do not, I get the exact misses he described here. Thanks again!

  • @christopherklosowski8213
    @christopherklosowski82133 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos they have been very helpful in my game. So much great information keep up the good work , we amateurs really appreciate .

  • @kentsanders7127
    @kentsanders71274 жыл бұрын

    This video and the passive/ active arms video really helped with skying short irons and straightening out a slice with the driver.

  • @LACAYO3656
    @LACAYO36563 жыл бұрын

    One of the best golf videos I have seen 👍👍

  • @recrementitious
    @recrementitious4 жыл бұрын

    What I love about your teaching is how the the weight stays fairly stable through most of the swing. It wasn't until I stopped doing all the shifting of my weight to my trail foot on the backswing and then shifting back to my lead foot on the downswing that I started striking the ball consistently.

  • @stevenmcbride6357
    @stevenmcbride63573 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad you have taken what Mo the king of golf Norman has taught you and now you are helping so many people! Videos of Mo and your videos have helped me a lot! I tell many golfers to subscribe to your channel and learn the Mo Norman single plain swing!

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.!

  • @thomaskliebhan4305
    @thomaskliebhan43053 жыл бұрын

    I have been fighting with tops for 30 years and it has been especially bad in the last 3 years. This is the fix that I needed. As you said, this is so simple and effective. Don't know why nobody else has touched on this. I have taken lessons and looked at all sorts of video fixes. I can't thank you enough Todd. I bought your book and will now take a serious look at changing to the single plane swing. This is a game changer for me.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear. Thanks for sharing.

  • @zero2herogolf
    @zero2herogolf3 жыл бұрын

    An instructional video worth re-visiting. Excellent stuff Todd!

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @teddythodo3302
    @teddythodo33024 жыл бұрын

    pretty amazing stuff, guys. Thanks

  • @hillbillybassfisherman8181
    @hillbillybassfisherman81814 жыл бұрын

    I think i watch everyone your video i love the way you tell people keep it simple play better....i did get hooked one time doing this doing that by instructors i shot 90 i turned them all off an went back to simple plain swing to be master player again an now im the most improved player at my country club according to handicap they keep up with again THX alot

  • @pipebliss
    @pipebliss3 жыл бұрын

    You have a way of explaining things that makes so much sense! Thanks Todd

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @cesarmonroy8442
    @cesarmonroy84424 жыл бұрын

    Great post!

  • @michaeleyer8973
    @michaeleyer89732 жыл бұрын

    Todd you have made my world much much better.....thank you!

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @miriamdalglish255
    @miriamdalglish2554 жыл бұрын

    That's me body stops and hands take over. Must must try your tip. Thanks

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @davidbesterman7289
    @davidbesterman72894 жыл бұрын

    Great tip Todd! This should help me! Thanks

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @kenpietrzak671
    @kenpietrzak6714 жыл бұрын

    This is best explanation for topping / hitting it fat that I've ever seen. This was a very helpful video, thanks!

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome.

  • @Sueezedtight
    @Sueezedtight4 жыл бұрын

    After two weeks and 10 rounds, my biggest problem (there are a few...) is getting that lead knee to flex. 50 years of conventional-swing lead knee straightening is hard to get out of the muscle memory. As there is no replacement for hard work, I am working on it and mostly thanks to you, Todd, and the SPS, my back problems are a thing of the past and this knee thing will be too. :)

  • @toddwmac
    @toddwmac4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Todd. I just spent an hour going frame by frame through my swing videos of irons that I hit fat (way to often) and I saw (not surprisingly) EXCATLY what you described. On the shots that were clean...hands were ahead...the fatties had those hands just a couple inches behind. I know what drill I'll be working on for the next few days. Thanks again!

  • @normanhall7265
    @normanhall72654 жыл бұрын

    Very timely for me...I thought I was coming out of posture too early, but instead I'm stopping short on my follow through. Thanks again Todd 😎

  • @richfromboston

    @richfromboston

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thing i'm doing the same.

  • @HIblue187
    @HIblue1872 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that is what I am doing wrong. Thanks for sharing your professional instruction. I am going back to learning all of the basic fundamentals - grip, swing, stance, etc., after many years of playing golf…..learned many bad habits or not at all. LOL.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @CourtandHolly
    @CourtandHolly Жыл бұрын

    This is a HUGE tip. I've been everywhere for golf lessons and at one time was hitting very well. Great distances. But I quit playing for years and I recently started back and it wasn't until I stopped playing and had some deep thoughts about my swing, that I came to the same conclusion. My body stopped turning. This is something to keep in mind and a great tip from Mr. Graves. Thanks for posting this video. Your hands will always lag behind the club if your body stop turning. No matter what swing, conventional or single plane.

  • @ryanscubarhino201
    @ryanscubarhino2013 жыл бұрын

    Lil Moe someday I will come work for you your style respect and encouragement are great and spot on thank you sir

  • @neilshaw
    @neilshaw3 жыл бұрын

    I am a rubbish golfer (36+ handicap) but always play some good golf to keep me coming back. I started watching your videos during the week and was able to get out for 18 holes yesterday. I was really hitting the ball well, but still topping and or flubbing. Overall I played something really great golf shots. This video explains what I have been doing wrong and can't wait to get back out for another round. Come to New Zealand next year Todd and do some coaching schools. No covid here.

  • @autistichead8137
    @autistichead81373 жыл бұрын

    This just added 30 - 50 yards to my drives. I was hitting it all arms nowhere. Now 225 -240 .I’m blessed to have a teacher who teaches me single plane. I recommend everyone who watches Todd’s videos to also do your best to find a teacher who teaches this Swing. Before adopting single plane I shot in the high 80s low 90s now I shoot in the high 70s.

  • @JohnnyLREACTS

    @JohnnyLREACTS

    3 жыл бұрын

    do you use single length clubs? what grip do you use. also what sized grips thanks. think I want to try this.

  • @autistichead8137

    @autistichead8137

    3 жыл бұрын

    No easy to single length, I don’t have the swing speed. Unless you have high swing speed the distance between your 4,6, and six iron will be about 10 yards total.

  • @autistichead8137

    @autistichead8137

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are use Winn dri tac midsize grips with four wraps on the bottom.

  • @tims5204
    @tims52042 жыл бұрын

    You’re a really good instructor/teacher. You address the root issues vs just the symptoms. These videos clarify tips in a way that give me more confidence. I’ve always wanted golf to be this type of fun and now it’s actually happening. We need more single plane swing instructors, especially for kids. I have two twin boys and hope they’ll grow up wanting to learn the single plane swing.

  • @gorklud
    @gorklud4 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos....wish I knew you 20 years ago...switched to single plane 4 weeks ago...it feels so comfortable but...my course has flat lies on the tee then it's a different game. I think videos on lower body stability on side-hill up and down and up and down hill lies would complete the work. Cheers

  • @zero2herogolf
    @zero2herogolf3 жыл бұрын

    Still one of the the best drills in golf! I used this today to solve some flipping issues after my range session!

  • @georgeball6997
    @georgeball6997 Жыл бұрын

    I tried this out when i played a round at the weekend and my iron shots were the best ive hit on the course.

  • @BIGMANCERTIFIED
    @BIGMANCERTIFIED3 жыл бұрын

    Another great lesson right here.

  • @dougpittman5714
    @dougpittman57144 жыл бұрын

    I have watched thousands of videos and this is the best answer to my tendency to flip the club at impact. Great teaching tip! I would like to attend a Single Plane school; where can I find information about the venues and dates?

  • @shaneoneil5985
    @shaneoneil59854 жыл бұрын

    I just had a really tough round with my irons.....my driver was working great but irons going left with a dead pull and pushing balls to the right. I came to your channel and find this beaury of a video. Thanks Todd all the way from Toronto.

  • @shaneoneil5985

    @shaneoneil5985

    4 жыл бұрын

    *beauty

  • @jerryphillips5777
    @jerryphillips57774 жыл бұрын

    you just fixed a bad habit, i have been losing distance and now I know why.Thanks Todd. Its winter in NZ. So not much run, your Driver video is just in time.

  • @bruceroberts3082
    @bruceroberts30824 жыл бұрын

    It works. Last two 9 hole rounds kept topping ball. Hit whiffle balls this morn in yard and still topped many. Searched Todd Graves here and found this one. Back to yard with whiffles. Nice solid contact without topping. I'll practice more then off to real balls. Thanks.

  • @stefanomaniscalchi4983
    @stefanomaniscalchi49832 жыл бұрын

    very good video, the short swing avoids a lot of bad things to happen

  • @raybowles8587
    @raybowles85873 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video. My daughter has been doing this. This teaching will really help. Thank you so much.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @hammockmonk
    @hammockmonk2 жыл бұрын

    I was sure that early release was not my problem until you clarified that the problem is limited upper-body movement. Now I’m more receptive to the idea. Thanks!

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @tedfinkenauer42
    @tedfinkenauer423 жыл бұрын

    Makes sense. Thank you

  • @bexsailing2212
    @bexsailing22122 жыл бұрын

    awesome! Big problem I have. I was also not dropping my right shoulder at address with the irons. This prevented me form rotating my body.

  • @seanverdi
    @seanverdi4 жыл бұрын

    Really good stuff!

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @vinceperera5442
    @vinceperera54423 жыл бұрын

    Great tip!

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @jlfdep
    @jlfdep3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Todd. I'm 6'5" and used to hit it a ton, but in recent years, I'd developed this early release habit and kept topping all shots. Walked away from the game, even though I firmly believe the SPS is the right way to do it, especially for tall guys, to promote stability. My buddies have tried to coax me back, but I just didn't enjoy playing. Saw your "skipping stone" non-rotational trail arm video yesterday, went to the range today and had a return of "the feeling of greatness." Tonight, I was looking for a drill to ingrain a better habit and this looks good, especially the notion of rotating the upper body -- I know I've been sliding. Hope to get back out playing again. Keep up the good work.

  • @aaronwallace9932

    @aaronwallace9932

    2 жыл бұрын

    Instablaster.

  • @hobsonbeeman359
    @hobsonbeeman3594 жыл бұрын

    Todd thanks for that instruction tip, it makes a lot of geometric sense on improving contact with the ball. I am guilty of all the wrongs in the swing and miss-hits. I am however working on the single plane method and I think it will be a new wave of golf happiness..lol. BTW...I purchased your book on the single plane swing and enjoying it very much. Moe was a one of a kind person. It is sad he was so consumed with feeling insecure about himself that and some people saw him as a oddity of a person. He had a gifted talent, much like any performing artist that does well, but maybe never recognized properly. Thanks for the commitment to us struggling golfers!!!

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear from you. Thanks for the note.

  • @dylanlong1111
    @dylanlong11114 жыл бұрын

    Never hit the ball better Todd u really helped me man I litteraly hit it straight everytime except if I slide my left knee too much I leave the face open other then that thank u!!! Ur the man 👍💯

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Sometimes if you "get in front" of the ball you can't square the face. Happens to me sometimes when I get into the wind.

  • @1alanscott
    @1alanscott4 жыл бұрын

    Todd, love your videos, bought your book, contributed to your movie, but I have an issue with this one. I am 4 months into my Single Plane Swing training. From the first minute I picked up a club 47 years ago my biggest problem has been the over the top move. I am fighting like crazy to stop it. But it is not a lack of torso rotation. My first move on the downswing is, my trail shoulder moves out rather than drops down. It is a transition problem, 100%. I do the drills, practice the move, but when I swing at a ball, old habit. You have anything on helping make that transition easier? Thanks for all the great help you give us.

  • @jerryconicello5026
    @jerryconicello50264 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching your videos and reading your books for quite some time now. Index is 8.8 and as low as 7.4. Loved this tip, love this swing and the method involved with staying on track.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Thanks for commenting.

  • @six-gold4216
    @six-gold42164 жыл бұрын

    So simple!

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Indeed!

  • @chrisbilling2229
    @chrisbilling22293 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that video. That is my biggest problem. I feel like my arms are always lagging behind and i know that i release too early. Definitely going try that drill next time out.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @Tees_Greens
    @Tees_Greens3 жыл бұрын

    How do you plant into your knee, is it more of a stomp or a horizontal move into it.

  • @adrian_sanchez
    @adrian_sanchez2 жыл бұрын

    Personally, I think I solved this for myself by *feeling* my butt move about 1-2 inches (away from the ball or leaning backwards)...feeling my weight move onto the balls of my feet, my heels....I think this is what you mean at 5:07....for some reason, another great benefit, this also makes the swing feel more effortless and easier. It also promotes the Moe Norman finishing move where you end up having to point the shaft at the ball ;)

  • @andrewcalhoun3987
    @andrewcalhoun39872 жыл бұрын

    Todd, Can you produce a video in regards to hitting the ball off of a wet fairway? What adjustments do you make in the single plane swing for this type of course condition?

  • @chieffan626
    @chieffan6264 жыл бұрын

    I want to thank you for these lessons. I am 4 weeks into my transition to the single plane swing and had been releasing early based on my videos. I have played two rounds since watching this lesson and it has helped tremendously with by contact. I have to keep reminding myself to not overswing, to shorten up. When I do I am hitting the ball farther and better. There have been a few swings that the shot just felt great. I am very much a "feel" type person on my swing. It helps me to find a feel for a part of my swing when I am trying to fix it. The one big issue I am having right now is staying on plane (at least that is what it feels like, I have not videoed yet)(this varying plane probably comes from my old swing, I had to vary the plane depending on the club to get the results I wanted). If I get a little flat on plane I tend to pull the ball right , if I am a little upright I hit behind the ball. Is there a feel or trigger that will help me make sure I am on the right plane?

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is there a "Trigger"? Good question. I asked Moe the same question. He said to develop the basics and then "Make them stronger" so you only know one way. He would often say "I dont know how to swing it badly". This was his way of saying "practice until it is all that you know".

  • @lawbinson
    @lawbinson4 жыл бұрын

    For anyone who’s been topping with the single plane swing and noticing that their lead foot is jumping up at the point of impact, try to exaggerate the turn of your lead foot to a point where you can complete your swing motion and have your weight be carried directly by your quad muscle above the knee. I have always had splayed feet /legs and noticed that at the angles that work for most people, the limitation created in the outside of my lead knee was causing me to jump. By opening the lead knee up further, I was able to finally stop topping and start taking a divot on my irons. My driver consistency has improved dramatically as well. So, maybe it’s not so much just turn your lead foot X degrees, but turn it to a point for your body where you can complete your upperbody swing motion without feeling the stress on the outside of the lead knee that makes you jump at impact. Having your back foot planted, you will still have the limitation in your body not to over swing. I feel like it is better to have your lead foot too open (as long as it’s less than 90 degrees) than too closed. In another video, Todd had brought up the example of a baseball pitcher. If you think of that lead foot positioning, you can see where I’m coming from. Feeling great and can’t wait to keep working on it more!

  • @ead2755
    @ead27553 жыл бұрын

    Have recently viewed your videos. Good information. I am curious about your set up. You have the club head set for both driver and irons it seems 2 to 4 inches behind the ball. Why do you do this? Do you recommend this to also help stopping the early release to make the upper body rotate?

  • @jweatherf
    @jweatherf4 жыл бұрын

    Another good video. Clear and helpful as always. Question: Couldn't over rotation cause topping also? Shaft being pulled too far ahead to contact the ball properly?

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes. over rotation makes it difficult to get the hands leading and could cause topping.

  • @deandilaura7141
    @deandilaura71412 жыл бұрын

    I use my Single Plane Perfect Impact club with this drill!

  • @fengcc222
    @fengcc2224 жыл бұрын

    so good

  • @MrCoolSpanner
    @MrCoolSpanner4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Todd, I have been waiting for exactly this kind of tip. I have been prone to topping shots, also hitting my irons to high, so a 7 iron come off like a wedge. I think this is because of not enough shaft lean at impact.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Check ball position too.

  • @dry509
    @dry5093 жыл бұрын

    Yes yes yes this is me!

  • @samchesney3662
    @samchesney36624 жыл бұрын

    Hi Todd. Why do you address the club away from ball and not line up the club face next to the ball before swinging?

  • @jeffcaminiti162
    @jeffcaminiti1622 жыл бұрын

    Hey Todd, what if even when I keep my trail foot down and lead knee flexed, I’m flexible enough that I still slide which then stalls my upper body rotation?

  • @tormagnus6774
    @tormagnus67744 жыл бұрын

    So I found your channel about a month ago. This has changed golf for me. I'm a huge believer in the single plane swing now. My game has improved substantially and so has my accuracy and distance. I still have some issues with drawing hard left and inconsistencies getting good loft on my long irons. Do you have any videos that can help me address that? Thanks!

  • @tormagnus6774

    @tormagnus6774

    4 жыл бұрын

    I should add that it's possible part of the problem is I've been so excited to practice since I found your channel that I might be a little tired. I went from hitting a bucket every two weeks to hitting about 4 buckets 5 times a week since I found your channel.

  • @deanwilson8955
    @deanwilson89553 жыл бұрын

    I have a problem with limited rotation on the downswing so I’ve developed a bad over the top to try and rotate, which is completely off plane and causes it’s own problems. Any drills to practice trunk rotation without coming over the top?

  • @rblessons
    @rblessons4 жыл бұрын

    Todd, perfect timing on this video. I was doing this today during my round and I can feel the flipping action of the early extension. I topped several balls. One thing that I noticed is that from my old swing, I am used to bending my legs at address. This causes me to straighten them at impact. I need to be doing the opposite. Straight legs at address, and then bend them in the downswing thru impact position. As soon as I straighten my legs, my torse rotation completely stops. Any thoughts about this or have you seen this?

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do you straighten the trail leg in the backswing or the lead leg in the downswing or both?

  • @rblessons

    @rblessons

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ToddGravesGolf Both legs straighten during downswing, mostly at impact. Keeping left knee bent doesn't happen automatically yet.

  • @austinstmyers6539
    @austinstmyers65394 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Todd, great video! I naturally have the 3/4 swing and for the most part it works exceptional for myself. I am about a 6-7 handicapper that struggles with finishing strong for a full 18 holes. I'm not sure if its a mental block or what but I will seriously be even and in some cases under par going in to hole 8 or 9 and then just lose it. (I'll give you an example) this last weekend I was even par going into 9 and did not want to go left off of the tee and ended up blocking the ball 30 yards right into the water which resulted in a triple bogey. I ended up shooting a 80 and it's just one those things with me I guess. Anyways I would love some feed back on how to be more consistent during rounds if you could sir. Thank you.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would start tracking shot dispersion during the round and then pay attention to ball position and alignment. These are the things tend to cause inconsistencies (if your swing mechanics are sound).

  • @austinstmyers6539

    @austinstmyers6539

    4 жыл бұрын

    I will take that advice and thank you.

  • @AA-fx6ku
    @AA-fx6ku4 жыл бұрын

    I like the concept of torso getting thru the swing, but I get torso too fast and club gets left behind; would like something to work on to allow the timing of torso and club head to match.

  • @bobmccaskey2985
    @bobmccaskey29853 жыл бұрын

    Todd, struggling with the concept of the opening up or rotation of the upper body and the single plan swing concept of "facing the ball at impact". I too have issues with early release, but often tell myself that I'm using too much right hand. Moe often talked about having quiet hands but he also swung heavy clubs. With today's light club heads is there any adjustment that has to be made to get the release to occur at the right time? Also when you give your example of how the club works, what is the impact of shaft flex to getting the sweet spot on the ball correctly.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    I dont recommend "Facing the ball at impact" as it is often misinterpreted. That was a Natural Golf Concept which often keeps people from rotating correctly.

  • @mobarber3308
    @mobarber33084 жыл бұрын

    Do you think an open stance would help clear the left side?

  • @shavedhead78
    @shavedhead784 жыл бұрын

    Todd, is the lower back/pelvis neutral or in an anterior tilt? Thanks.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Neutral to 6 degrees of tilt.

  • @jeffg5989
    @jeffg59893 жыл бұрын

    Todd, do you feel like you are swinging to right field into impact or just going straight down the line? Ive heard several people over the years talk about hitting or swinging through the inside quadrant of the ball.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    To right field. that is what it feels like.

  • @darrenfitzpatrick5331
    @darrenfitzpatrick53313 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Todd. I’ve been watching your videos and finally tried the single plane swing on the course last week. Definitely had some excellent ball striking but some mixed results with coming “over the top.” I will try this, very hard for me to mimic the single plane “footwork” after playing conventional golf for awhile which I think is causing the misses.

  • @brianshewan9760
    @brianshewan97603 жыл бұрын

    I hit the ball clean most times but boy does it go high, this makes sense as I've been told I have good timing to compensate for the early release. Would high ball flight be a symptom?

  • @tonyk501

    @tonyk501

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too high or ballooning ball flight is often a sign of using shafts that aren't stiff enough to be able to handle your swing speed and how much force you are loading the shaft with. I would suggest testing out some lower launch iron shafts in a simulator and getting some ball flight data to give you an idea of which shaft might work optimally for you, compared to what you are getting now. As a starting point, I suggest trying out the KBS TOUR-V shaft, which is offered in 100g/110g/120g/125g/130g shaft weights.

  • @jbahry
    @jbahry2 жыл бұрын

    Todd - Moe says you should "feel" the right arm under the left in the downswing. Is that what you're feeling here? "The Feeling of Greatness"?

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Always. Yes.

  • @billhill4929
    @billhill49293 жыл бұрын

    So Todd, if I keep my arms glued to my sides I can make the swing with just my upper body and let the arms follow???

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    No. Not sure what glued means but if glued to your side is what I think it is - no.

  • @eriksvideos6022
    @eriksvideos60223 жыл бұрын

    I'm a little confused because you said the flexed leg position helped promote upper-body rotation. In other videos on the one-plane swing I thought you said this position was meant to prevent over-rotation of the upper body. Anyway, thanks for all the great content.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    if the pelvis and torso rotated together throughout the swing motion (at the same rate) you could never produce speed. If you are to use your body efficiently, you must move the pelvis and torso in a way that they both rotate BUT the torso stabilizes (at some point) so that the Torso can rotate further. The flexed leg position promotes upper body rotation - because it separates the torso rotation from the lower body rotation. The flexed lead knee and and trail foot down limit the rotation of the lower body so that the torso can "continue" its rotation.

  • @eriksvideos6022

    @eriksvideos6022

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ToddGravesGolf Got it. Thanks, Todd.

  • @gregorybaker7893
    @gregorybaker78934 жыл бұрын

    Todd, I am having extreme difficulty trapping the ball with this swing. Do you have a video that exclusively addresses this?

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    do you mean compressing the ball?

  • @gregorybaker7893

    @gregorybaker7893

    4 жыл бұрын

    Todd Graves yessir

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gregorybaker7893 Ok. The way you compress the ball is for to basic reasons. 1) Proper tilt (upper body) at impact and proper rotation of the body. These two things lead the shaft into impact. I would first start by making sure you are not TOO tilted at address. Just a slight side-tilt at address. Also, as a side note, make sure ball position is not too far forward.

  • @gregorybaker7893

    @gregorybaker7893

    4 жыл бұрын

    Todd Graves Thank you Todd! Appreciate you taking the time to reply to my question. Heading to range tomorrow morning to implement your guidance.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gregorybaker7893 Let me know how it goes. Feel free to email me at toddg@gravesgolf.com.

  • @BryanHersch
    @BryanHersch4 жыл бұрын

    over the top is from too much upper body rotation though

  • @doc2help
    @doc2help4 жыл бұрын

    Was this what Mr. Norman meant when he spoke of the great importance of the shoulders?

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Of course.

  • @stephenmcdaniel6012
    @stephenmcdaniel60124 жыл бұрын

    Graves talk about the v of the arms in the backswing in a video

  • @davidrodriguez7700
    @davidrodriguez77004 жыл бұрын

    Ironic how your tips come at the right time. I was hitting it like Moe on the front nine. Then lost it on the back. I was totally stopping my rotation. I could feel it. Got it back for last 5 holes. But just shows that when you think its figured out you still have to stay focused on hitting your positions. Thanks again Todd.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome.

  • @simonmcmahon4252
    @simonmcmahon42524 жыл бұрын

    I tend to skull it or blade it low and left is this the same thing its driving me demented can't feel it in my swing

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    You must start studying your movement on video to make swing changes fast. Nobody can feel what they actually do, the swing is moving too fast.

  • @simonmcmahon4252

    @simonmcmahon4252

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ToddGravesGolf thank you for replying to me. I have used moes idea for the driver for a while now with great results but find it hard with short irons go through patterns of good then bad lots of tops and shanks at worst. Really enjoy your videos cheers from sunny Argyll Scotland

  • @iandensan
    @iandensan3 жыл бұрын

    how to consult? you have app?

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @dylanlong1111
    @dylanlong11114 жыл бұрын

    What is ur launch angle Todd??

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Depends on the club.

  • @dylanlong1111

    @dylanlong1111

    4 жыл бұрын

    6 iron launch angle .. I launch I was getting around 19 degrees launch with a 6 iron around 7800 backspin is that too high?

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dylanlong1111 Yes. I would say that is a high. I would say around 6000 - 6500 rpm would be about right with a launch angle around 15 degrees. Is it ball position?

  • @dylanlong1111

    @dylanlong1111

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ToddGravesGolf ok I thought It might be a bit high but it has a good flight where the ball just drops straight down kinda like a pillow I'm still getting around 180 with my 6 iron just wanted to compare with u I do mabey have it a bit up in my stance where do u play it?? Thanks!!!

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dylanlong1111 Probably a bit up in the stance. I play my irons 5 inches INSIDE my lead heel. Stance width must be about shoulder width with 6 iron too. Otherwise the stance gets too wide and you are too far behind the ball and you will hit it too high.

  • @paulbrady7
    @paulbrady73 жыл бұрын

    No matter how hard I try, how many drills I do, how much I practace I CAN NOT stop thinning the ball, I have changed my swing, grip, clubs, everything. I know why it happens but I just can't stop it from happening. Its actually making me think of packing up golf all together 😕 Forward lean, shallow out, ball position, All of these things iv tried and yep! NOTHING

  • @adrian_sanchez

    @adrian_sanchez

    2 жыл бұрын

    Personally, I think I solved this for myself by feeling my butt move about 1-2 inches (away from the ball or back)..after you have setup to the ball...slightly lean back,feeling my weight move onto the balls of my feet, my heels. So it will *feel* like you are swinging in-to-out, like a reach.....I think this is what he means at 5:07....for some reason, another great benefit, this also makes the swing feel more effortless and easier. It also promotes the Moe Norman finishing move where you end up having to point the shaft at the ball ;)

  • @jamespark3399
    @jamespark33994 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I really struggle with my right elbow getting tight to my right side causing a really flat short back swing. Years of trying to stop crossing the line at the top of the backswing!! Result is mainly thin shots. Willing to try anything to improve at the moment 😊

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great. Have you tried the Single Plane Trainer / Drill?

  • @genepotts9426
    @genepotts94262 жыл бұрын

    R 5

  • @KevinMDowney
    @KevinMDowney2 жыл бұрын

    My misses are this, but are pull hooks.

  • @ToddGravesGolf

    @ToddGravesGolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you fix it?

  • @KevinMDowney

    @KevinMDowney

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ToddGravesGolf eh - just starting to play again after 15+ years out of game. I have a long backstory… club pro out of college, then got am status back. Played decent amount until early 2000s. Then quit entirely. Built clubs last year with intent of going after senior am next year. Anyway, tell you that because have long golf history - learned under Ballard disciple. Going back into it I wanted to go more moe style - but I’m struggling with what you’d call early release on misses and shut it down - starts slightly left and hooks. Anyway, starting to drill off your videos. Can’t wrap my head around it yet - I mean getting the “feel” of keeping chest moving, as I tend to want to sling lower body / hips more. Might come see you guys in OK - as I’m in KS.

  • @KevinMDowney

    @KevinMDowney

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ToddGravesGolf thanks for the reply btw - appreciate that!

  • @rygamer
    @rygamer4 жыл бұрын

    I'm sliding my hips

  • @twizgolfguy
    @twizgolfguy Жыл бұрын

    Thats a Moe swing. Great for seniors like me.

  • @poopjeans1135
    @poopjeans11354 жыл бұрын

    What kills me is aside from you Todd, there are other youtubers basically teaching parts of Moe's technique without giving him any credit, as though it was their own concept. Absolute disgrace if you ask me.

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