Just come across this and WOW!!!!..... someone who actually understands what the average golfer needs..... sorry I'm late to the party but better late than never lol....... 🌟🎊🤩🥳

For some reason this has always been my favorite looking swing

I am a RSS player and I find Ewan's videos have the most detailed explanations comparing to others'....even Gary and Luke Edwin's videos have no such deep explanations. Good job Ewan.

Best golf lesson I have ever seen. Simple, it works, and my back does not hurt !!

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Les!

Brilliant explanation. Thank you.

Yup I use this method and have been rocking it for the best part of 10 years. I don’t play very often and it’s the fastest way to get a game decent enough to get around a course.

Hi Ewan- This is my first video from you and what a great surprise. I am a huge fan of this simplified swing for the average golfer. Thank you. You are now on my top list of instructors. Where were you 65 years ago when I started golfing. Would have made a world of difference to me. But it is never too late to learn more about this game,

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha...thanks Harold. All the best.

Excellent teaching - very clear and with the right amount of detail.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

Hi ewan I'm very grateful to you since I've been watching your vidios I have had that many light bulb moments it's unreal you have taught me to keep it simple I have always that extra move to many extra movements get on parallel on backswing I know now all wasted energy to be honest I was doing far to much on my swing now my swing is calm and very effected so thank you

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.

Good work Ewan!

I am a Gary Edwin RSS subscriber, and I can honestly say that your explanation of the RSS, is much easier to understand and feel! It's basically the very same instruction and concepts, but the picture that you paint is easier FOR ME to grasp and understand! I am very happy that I stumbled upon your videos! Thanks for the easy to comprehend videos!

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! ...I try just to give everyone the right concepts in my videos without going into too much detail. Gary Edwin has a better understanding of the golf swing than anyone I know and his videos are important to get an understanding of the finer details.

@shaunjayes8842

Жыл бұрын

He definitely explains it better than anyone else. Certainly way better than Gary Edwin's KZread channel, that's for sure. 🙂

@Dreama40

9 ай бұрын

Totally agree Ewan explains the RSS so much better and clearer than Gary, sorry Gary but it's just a fact.

@lawrencecirillo3233

6 ай бұрын

⁠@@shaunjayes8842Gary Edwin’s KZread Channel is just an introduction. His website - which is subscription based - has a wealth of information about the RSS, and some of it is VERY informative. That being said, the instruction videos that Ewan posts are very thorough and easy to understand, as well as incredibly being provided free (while Gary Edwin’s site carry’s a hefty price for a year’s subscription). Thank you so much Ewan for posting these video for us RSS’ers (either new or established) with a wealth of knowledge that you’ve so generously created. ❤

Great summary Ewan. Very impressive

@ewanrankinegolf6341

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love this explanation. So many pros teach a lower body “swing starts from the ground up” approach. I believe this cliche has been beaten into the ground and over taught. Leading to a multitude of problems. When a beginner is told to start from the ground, they usually fire the lower body way too hard and early. This doesn’t allow the arms to link up properly with the body turn. This creates the early extensions, or getting stuck, or the over the top habits we see so often in amateur players. By starting with the arms and leading the transition the same way, we allowing the swing to get in sync and therefore creating effortless speed and powerful shots! Great work!

@ewanrankinegolf6341

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Matt, I agree with what you are saying here. The arms and body motions need to be properly synchronized.

Hooray!!!! Finally found someone who is concerned about the average golfer and too bothered about making the swing look"technically" correct. Too many other you tubers seem to be concerned about getting all the angles correct and making us look like the professional we are never going to be, well done 🎉🎊🥳

@ewanrankinegolf6341

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video. I think it is unrealistic to expect the general population to be able to make the same move/swing that most of the tour pros are making.

My pro just introduced me to this because I have hip issues. It makes a lot of sense. I've lost some distance, but I think I can build on that. The one thing I'm struggling with, is adapting it to the driver. That needs a lot of work!

I like how much he talks about impact position. I was lost because I didn’t know where I was going. Now I get it. Impact Position.

Ewan - in today's round I focused on using the Right Sided Swing technique based on your videos. I must say, I agree this is the easiest swing to execute. Establish the firm left side, takeaway to the first position, then fold the right elbow and complete the backswing, and through swing pretty normal. Much easier on my body and repeatable. Used the swing on Driver, irons, and chipping. Very simple and relaxing. Thanks for the excellent videos and explanations. My golf instructor here in the USA (GOLFTEC) has been focusing on the One Plane Swing. My body has not responded well especially with the strain of the left hip on the through swing. The RSS method seems to be much more comfortable and easier to execute. Rich H.; 64, Handicap 12 USA

@ewanrankinegolf6341

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Rich. Thanks for sharing.

Really great explanation... I wish it was this simple

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

There is of course more to the golf swing than what I am saying here. I think the important thing is we are at least approaching the improvement of our swings with the right concepts.

Makes it look easy and copy this it works its very good very simple but it works thank you

Very helpful thank you

Excellent Thank You

Best golf lesson ever. 👍👍👍

@ewanrankinegolf6341

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

thank you for a very good clip

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Stack n tilt love it with irons only Thanks

Shades of Jim Venetos. These are great concepts for hackers. I used to be big time over the top no matter what I did. Left side weight load, close the stance and stay there was an epiphany. Bye back pain hello solid shots. If you like this, also check out Venetos.

Great video will try this when the golf courses reopen in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Is this similar to stack and tilt ?

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks...hope you can get out playing sooner rather than later. No this is not similar to stack and tilt. The leans slightly back from the target throughout the swing here. My coaching is heavily influenced by Gary Edwin...check him out at www.garyedwin.com

Great video! I've been working at the RSS for about 1 full year. Had a couple of lessons online with Gaz and I've had several lessons with Gavin Coles here in Florida. However, I just can't seem to put it together. I understand the concept of what we are trying to do, but in my opinion it is much easier said than done. Not sure what to do at this point... any suggestions? Would you mind looking at my swing? Are you doing any camps?

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Curtiss, Although the RSS is a simple, repeating motion it still takes a lot of work to make changes. Lots of practice in front of a mirror helps. I offer online lessons...for more info visit www.rankinegolf.com

I am playing this way with great success, all the way through the bag. Hands down better than Venetos, single planes, stack and tilt, and traditional. Less to think about, little timing issues, great contact.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Pleased to hear you are having success with it.

@johnsweeney9823

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

Great video and well explained... Can yo please provide an insight on the you deliver the club to the ball and maintain the pressure on the shaft, is done with the arms alone as the major force ? what role to the shoulders, body, hips play on the downswing into the ball. Thanks

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

I will make a video on this to explain properly. It isn't done with the arms alone. The right arm and right wrist need to maintain some bend through the hit. So the turning of the shoulders and hips helps this. We don't want the body turning too quickly on the downswing but we do turn through the impact zone.

@garyt2542

3 жыл бұрын

@@ewanrankinegolf6341 another great clip. Kylie asks the question that I believe is the most mysterious portion of this swing, what squares the club face int impact. I feel that I have figured it out but I look forward to the video explaining it. Bill Knodle has a great video with a broom that gives the feel.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary...I will be doing a video on what happens in the impact zone in the near future.

Thank you for a great video again,I have a question is there a pull or push movement with the arms (trail or leading arm) in this swing?.I saw a video by Sang Lee on RSS and he is talking about pulling.Is this correct? Thank you in advance.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Sang Lee has some great videos. I don't try to pull with the arms but I do feel there is an element of the arms being pulled by the shoulders. I also like to keep shoulders and arms relaxed but on the dowswing I don't want to lose the slack in the left arm and shoulder.

This swing method really does make for a more stable swing radius, less moving parts and a stable axis to pivot from, ie left knee/hip.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

9 ай бұрын

Yes I think efficiency and repeatability are important factors in a golf swing

Ewan, love this swing and thank you for putting out such great content that describes the Edwin RSS swing so well. I have been working on it for a few weeks with good effect. Was on a trackman today and was measuring 6-8" down angle of attack with a 7 iron. What change would you make to shallow out the angle of attack? Thank You!

@ewanrankinegolf6341

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Chris. My coaching has definitely been influenced by Gary Edwin although I wouldn’t say it is 100% RSS. It is very hard to say without seeing your swing why you are a little bit to steep with your attack angle. It would be interesting to know what your club path is through impact.

@gatgolf

2 жыл бұрын

@@ewanrankinegolf6341 You are very welcome. My path is 1.5* out to in.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

2 жыл бұрын

@@gatgolf That`s what I would look to address first. If you could get your path to be between zero and 2 degrees in to out then I think you may also see a change in your attack angle.

@CRCCPastor

Жыл бұрын

Ewan, would you mind describing a few differences between your swing and the RSS? Thanks!

@ewanrankinegolf6341

Жыл бұрын

I try not to teach a swing but use a system for coaching. I tend to teach more the average player so normally just have to improve their swings a little bit to make them play a lot better. I place a lot of emphasis on impact. You could say that I coach a slightly diluted version of rss, so I’m not looking for the perfect swing from my students, just a better swing than what they were doing previously.

Can you do a video on how to properly fold the right arm?

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

I talk a bit about this in the videos 'Right arm movement' and Impact bag drill'. I am going to make a video on starting the swing in the near future...I will make sure to discuss the right arm folding in that video.

The Gary Edwin RSS is such an effective way to swing & play golf for longer.

Hi is ball position always front foot no matter which club? Love the video

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

This can vary from golfer to golfer but ball position should always be in front of the middle.

I like it and it seems a no brainer with irons and hybrids. But what about the driver? Fairway woods the same? I am keen on giving this a full go this week.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Al, Yes same swing with the driver. Maintain your body angles the best you can.

@nomullies

3 жыл бұрын

@@ewanrankinegolf6341 Ok good to know and thanks. What about the hands? Still ahead of the ball? Returning to that position make a downward angle of attack?

@nomullies

3 жыл бұрын

Today was my first day and the irons in general were pretty good. But the fairway woods and driver were not. I'll try it again on Thursday but I need more than 7% FIR lol.

Love the video. Any recommendations on grip. I have always had problems with release and have recently tried with my left thumb around the shaft (like holding a tennis racket) rather than on the shaft + overlap grip (not interlock). I'm a right hander. I would love to see you try this and explain pros and cons.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nik. I always judge a grip on the angles formed by the wrists. I like to see an angle in the back of both the left hand and right hand. My preference is also the overlap grip.

@NDW7

3 жыл бұрын

@@ewanrankinegolf6341 Thanks. Perhaps you can give the left hand without thumb on top of shaft but wrapped around (like gripping a tennis racket or baseball bat) and see how it feels. Would love to hear your thoughts. It could revolutionise golf. LOL

Great video. I’m having troubles with the follow though. It doesn’t seem as natural as the rest of the swing. Is there a drill I can work on for the follow though. Thanks and keep those videos coming

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eliot. I haven't yet done a video on the follow through, but this is something I will have to do. Important is to let the left arm fold after impact and the follow through might not have to be as long as you think.

Do you think it is necesary or helpful to try to re-establish the "tush line" early on in the downswing? This would be initiated by pulling the left hip back (R.H. Golfer) not the right hip forward? Good stuff, keep"em coming.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

There is an element of squatting down as the body bumps left at the start of the downswing. It helps most golfers to hold the right hip back as this happens.

@pmckay7221

3 жыл бұрын

@@ewanrankinegolf6341 I agree.

@pmckay7221

3 жыл бұрын

It also makes it easier to move the left hip "back" making some more space for the arms/hand coming down.

Ewan, I have one question in terms of feel and sequencing. To me, any weight shift on the backswing will be guided by the hands and the arms. There should be no active feel by the lower body. However, as far as the downswing is concerned, I’ve heard you talk about pressuring the left side before you rotate. Do you pressure BEFORE you drop your arms back into the slot, or at the same time? But, it is a conscious move, as opposed to just thinking about dropping the arms, correct? Thanks for your consideration to these questions.

Great video, does the lead arm comes a bit of the chest during the downswing (inside out)?

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it comes away from the chest. It is more a movement of the upper left arrm across the chest

@kitinghans

3 жыл бұрын

@@ewanrankinegolf6341 thank you so much for answering.

Great video! Does this also work with the driver?

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, for some golfers it is harder to get used to as there is the tendency to have more body motion with the driver. I think the swing with the driver will always be a bit longer than with the irons but we should try and apply the same concepts I outlined in the video.

@230662steve

3 жыл бұрын

@@ewanrankinegolf6341 thanks for the reply Ewan. I’ll give it a go. All the best, Steve

Excellent short description of the RSS

hey Ewan, you are doing a great job. Bob McDonald NZ PGA

@ewanrankinegolf6341

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! Hope you are doing well. For me your comment is the highest praise I can get.

@robertmcdonald7616

2 жыл бұрын

@@ewanrankinegolf6341 cheers mate. I've known Gary for 50 plus years. He's done a fantastic job. More than 70million prizemoney

Do you plan on doing more videos in the future? Thanks!

@ewanrankinegolf6341

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I will definitely do more videos in the future.

Great question from Steve. Is it the same for the driver.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

It is always more challenging with the woods and driver to swing this way, but with practice it is absolutely possible. Often when I have a student for the first time I will tell them it is just their short iron swing to start with and when they are more comfortable with it we build it step by step into the longer clubs.

@danvesperman5001

3 жыл бұрын

@@ewanrankinegolf6341 would one length clubs make it easier to learn for some perhaps?

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, I personally don't think it would make it easier to learn with one length clubs.

EWAN, is this a lower back friendly golf swing? If it’s easier on the back I’m a big fan.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

Жыл бұрын

Yes I believe so.

@woodenclogs5830

Жыл бұрын

@@ewanrankinegolf6341 thank you.

Still looking for course vlogs!

@ewanrankinegolf6341

2 жыл бұрын

I will do some course vlogs at some point in the future when I can find the time.

I have been doing RSS for a number of years and even been to Gary’s 3 day school. My big miss is a big pull. I never do it in practice but on the course I have several holes that get into my head and I pull it left every time. A PGA coach who is ‘open’ to RSS, tells me it is because I am not getting my hip open and given me drills to open my hip before hitting the ball. But my understanding is that the hip turn follows rather than leads in the RSS. I am so frustrated and my confidence is at an all time low. Is there any solution to a big pull left?.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wayne...hard to say without seeing your swing. It could be that you are steep coming down or flipping at impact. Feeling more shaft lean at impact could help. The hips turn a lot in transition but do turn through impactm

Do you use this same swing and body motion for all clubs, including your fairway woods and driver?

@ewanrankinegolf6341

Жыл бұрын

Yes Ray…the same basic body motion for all clubs.

This is the best video I ever seen about the RSS. Congratulation !

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pierre-Jean!

Hello, Do all your videos on you tube pertain to this style of swing or should one just stick to this video? Thanks so much!

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brent, Yes all of my videos are made with the same concepts in mind that I present in this video.

@brentehler9906

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet!!! Thanks!

Is this based Gary Edwin right side swing motion.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

2 ай бұрын

Yes many Gary Edwin concepts involved here.

Do you use swings XFi

@ewanrankinegolf6341

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ray. Sorry, I don't know what swings XFi is.

Works for sure! Even for really untalented golfers ;-) i can tell...

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sabine!!

@ianmcmillan5590

3 жыл бұрын

Well that’s me so cannot wait for lockdown to end to give this swing a go 🙃

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha...hope it works for you Ian.

Best RSS video on YT.

@ewanrankinegolf6341

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carlton.