RH Drill

[scampbell]

Hi folks.

About a year ago I was having major difficulty with hooks (especially with my driver). I tried Greg's right hand drill and had mixed success. Alot of pushes and a good case of the Shxxks. As a result I shelved the RH drill. I saw a video of my swing about 2 weeks ago and the early release/swatting motion was very evident. It was then that I realized that if something wasn't changed my game would be inconsistent forever.

Back to the RH drill.

At first it was uncomfortable again with mixed results including shxxks on or about every 5th swing. When the pro I have been working with saw me he asked what I was working on. He told me to continue with the drill but to also be sure to fire the hips and shoulders. I was swaying some and not turning well. Greg talks about 180 degree rotation but this was a reminder to me and it immediately helped.

I am now optimistic that this drill may give me some peace from the terrible inconsistency that has made me think about quitting.

Just wanted to drop a note in case someone else may have gone through this.

Thanks again Greg

[RandomHero1090]

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At first it was uncomfortable again with mixed results including shxxks on or about every 5th swing. When the pro I have been working with saw me he asked what I was working on. He told me to continue with the drill but to also be sure to fire the hips and shoulders. I was swaying some and not turning well. Greg talks about 180 degree rotation but this was a reminder to me and it immediately helped.

The shanks are more related to a path problems. You could also be setting up too close to the ball. IF ANYTHING, when using the RHD, you might scoop a couple at 1st because you are holding on to that right wrist angle while trying to hit down through the ball.

Make some slow swings and check your path. You should be approach the ball from the inside.

[GregJWillis]

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Great to hear! And yes, the hips and shoulders must go first...from my site I say, "...In the down swing, use the turning of the hips and shoulders (in that order) to begin the rotation that causes the club to move through the impact zone. Your rotation of the hips and shoulders should be past where you were at setup, about 45 degrees. This rotation is what causes the clubface to return back to square allowing the hands to simply release the cocked position at the ball..."

[chessbum]

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Greg,

When you mention the rotation of the hips, for me that is confusing. From what I have heard the early action from the hips should be a lateral move and not rotation?

What do you think?

Chessbum...

[GregJWillis]

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Weight should be on the front leg into impact yes...so just the words "Rotation" are not enough, you are right. Simple rotation could have implications of a RP, which is why my next lesson is the Walking Drill to make sure this does not happen.

[Matt10]

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For the longest time I also put the RH drill on the shelf. The first time I did it - I hit nothing but shanks. But that was before I realized that my grip,setup and takeaway were all at fault.

Shot par (70) yesterday using nothing but the RH drill, except for drives, and had so much success (6 birdies, 6 bogeys, the most birdies I've ever had was 2).

I might be the only player who does not use any lower body movement in my swing - I feel if I use any kind of lower body (concious) movement, my feeling of the swing dissappears and becomes mechanical - therefore I've just stuck to swinging my arms - whether or not my lower body is aiding, I don't know and would gladly like to keep it that way.

Btw, my par 70 was for my Men's League in which my quota was 19pts - I finished my day with 42pts - that's 23pts over quota!! Just a sensational day.

[GregJWillis]

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Matt, you have to post your swing now. Have to see what your talking about..."no lower body at all?" I bet you have it, you just don't think about it, and you have become so accustomed to the prefect balance that it is creating for you.

[Matt10]

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Greg, I'll post it when I find a camera - I'm comfortable enough to see my swing, no matter how ugly it might look - it's getting the job done.

You're probably right about having it. All I think about when I swing is the target, my last waggle is me looking up at the target and 'feeling' the clubhead striking the ball to land at that spot.

[Ian Hancock]

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Just a note,

There is only one way Greg's drill works perfect and that is commitment on the downswing, you have to swing like a pro, let the hips go and then power through with full commitment.

Anything less can cause sh**ks and a weak push................It is one of thoses drill that works great once you have had some pain getting used to it, I suggest many give up to early.

Stick with it a truly great drill to work on.


Ian.

[BrianW]

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I played a friendly round with a good mate of mine during the weekend. he can be a good player who drives the ball well but has a complete loss of confidence with his mid to short iron shots, at times he creates really bad fades an slices on approach shots that can destroy his game.

Anyhow: On the first hole which is a difficult par 5 with OOB along the right and a number of large old oak trees in the fairway that need manoeuvring around or over, he drove off well as normal then proceeded to hit two balls OOB on the right with dramatically bending shots, after this his confidence was toast and he ended up shooting 11. At this point he was considering going home.

On the walk to the second which is a long par 3 I suggested he tried the right hand drill, there was no one behind so I gave him a quick run through. and practice. Wow! what a transformation!! He started hitting some great approach shots, straight as a die. There is one par three over a lake, he has a mental problem with this hole and it normally makes him produce a horrible fade into the trees or lake. Not this time! a beautiful shot into centre of the green (which is postage stamp size) for a par.

He walked into the clubhouse with a different persona than he walked off the first green. Another convert.

[GregJWillis]

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Amen....Brother Brian!