Day 1: Impact Control

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Controlling impact is EVERYTHING in the golf swing and we're going to show you how to do it so the ball will start to listen to your every command.

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Robert
If the golf swing is essentially over after impact why is the release important? I know you don't want to just stop after impact so there will be a continuation of the swing, just wondering why work on a structured follow through.
June 25, 2022
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Chuck
Because the release is starting long before impact
June 25, 2022
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Dan
Chuck, Thank you for my first swing review. Very helpful and of course a bit frustrating. One thing I am confused by... With the backswing, should I feel most pressure in my right glute (sitting down), or the left side of my core torqueing in order for the automatic unwinding of the core?
June 4, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Daniel. You will feel more load in the trail glute, but also a stretch in the core. You don't want to stress yourself out with full x-factor torque.
June 4, 2020
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Dan
Chuck, I'm a former Class A Professional. At my best I was a decent 2 handicap. So, never a tournament player. I am now a bad 8 handicap... I learned of rotaryswing in July and have been religiously working through the steps. I have probably done 10 thousand or more reps of each including the dead drill. I have begun full swings over the last few weeks and I will say that I have regained 10 mph of clubhead speed and truly feel I have made incredible progress. Question: (I have not sent any videos in, but I will..) At this time my path is inconsistent. I either come slightly over the top .1 to 2 degrees and have a slightly closed face for a strong pull hook, or I come slightly from the inside and my face stays slightly more open for a push fade. Centeredness of contact seems to move from heel - center - toe. I feel like I am making a really good pivot and move through the ball with each shot. Any clues as to how from swing to swing I am having this inconsistency with path?
December 13, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Daniel. It sounds like you are still manipulating a little bit of the club face and have some active shoulders. My suggestion is the swing review you mentioned. Both should be visible errors. In the meantime, I would work on maintaining a good fulcrum position, lack of chest spin and release. Combine the work from the Moving the Fulcrum Video and Play the Best Golf of Your Life in 6 Weeks Video 2 and 4 of 6. This will help stabilize the shoulder movement and take out any steer that may be in the release.
December 13, 2019
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Jesse
Hi Craig, I searched for this video series you suggested in this comment but the system can't find it. "Play the Best Golf of Your Life in 6 Weeks Video 2 and 4 of 6" has it been renamed or is there a better one now you would suggest for the shoulders?
January 23, 2023
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Try this: https://rotaryswing.com/c4/112191-play-the-best-golf-of-your-life-in-6-weeks-4-of-6
January 23, 2023
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M. (Certified RST Instructor)
Hallo Craig, Marcel here. I hope you can help me understand things better or explain what I miss to understand it. In the earlier video's about release Chuck explains that if you let gravity do it's work in the release the toe of the club will rotate up. Now, in this video I understand that you need to actively rotate your lead arm to make a good release. Where do I go wrong? Thanks for helping!
July 29, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Marcel. When you are trying to manipulate ball flight you will have to add some control in with the lead hand. Stock/Standard shot release you don't need to force anything. The club will release on its own if you get out of the way. In the beginning, (5 Minutes to the Perfect Release) you may have to manually train getting out of your own way if you are used to holding onto the face too much.
July 29, 2019
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tim
Hi, I've noticed that I have a straight (but relaxed, not rigid) left arm at address but it becomes slightly bent at impact. I think this is preventing me from releasing the club properly, as it is far easier to rotate the left forearm consistently when the arm is straight compared to when it is bent. Am I correct in this assumption and is it best to have a straight left arm at impact? If so, what do you think I might be doing wrong and what is the solution?
December 13, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Tim. Yes, the lead arm should be straight. I would take a look at the Golf Grip Checkpoint Tips Video to make sure placement is correct with the grip and arm/hand position.
December 13, 2018
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ROY
This is so eye opening. How to hit a cit vs. a draw with body movement. You are amazing
October 20, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Allen. Thanks. Glad you enjoy the information.
October 22, 2018
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Patrick
This question may be for Aaron as he did a swing review for me. Aaron, thanks for pointing out my takeaway problem. Question, how would you drill impact with a Driver? Left arm only, 9 to 3. What are some of my thoughts? I just want to work on stock shot now.
October 14, 2018
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Aaron (Certified RST Instructor)
To be honest. I’d really focus on the takeaway and getting that close to 100% That is my thought about that. But with that I’d move to 9-3 but only when the takeaway is near perfect. Thanks! Aaron
October 16, 2018
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charles
Having trouble hitting in the center of club. Have been a member for a couple of years and don’t see any drills? Cheers and luv your site.
August 29, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Charles. Glad you are enjoying the site and thank you for the compliments. Are you experiencing a heel, or toe issue?
August 29, 2018
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charles
more toe I think. not getting clean hit.
August 30, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Charles. More of the toe hit sounds like you are steep with an over rotating face. Work on shallowing your swing path (How to Fix Plane and Path - Keep the Rear Shoulder Back). And, not flipping at impact (Flip vs Release).
August 30, 2018
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Sam
Could you tell me if I am understanding correct in achieving different fades...................Stock fade: open upper body during release, ball stock. Low fade: open upper body, bow wrist, ball back. High fade: open upper body, cup wrist, ball up.
June 3, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Sam. Yes. Except high fade your ball doesn't need to be passed stock position.
June 3, 2018
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Michael
I started playing golf 4 years ago, using an all hybrid set. I made decent contact and with Rotary Swing have lowered my handicap to a 17. I recently switched to a new set of name brand irons in the hopes of stepping up my game. It has only been a week, but I am hitting the new long irons (4,5,6,7) fat with the leading edge often hitting the ground first. What is causing me to do this?
September 27, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. Typically, a lack of weight shift, loss of lag and improper release. Take a look at the Taking a Divot Video to understand the components you must have to achieve a proper divot.
September 27, 2017
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michael
I am left handed 8-handicap trying to get to the impact position and release shown in the video. When I get to the release with two hands how do I ensure I am releasing with my lead hand - left and not my trail hand - my right. Since feel is not real I do not want to "flip" and wonder if there is a feeling or way to make sure I am releasing properly. I am doing the one-hand drills but when I put the trail hand on the club - is there some way to know that I am still releasing with my left hand and not flipping with my right? Michael
September 12, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. It will be hard to judge without a camera or mirror. Typically, the ball flight will start curving too much and high. If you are prone to flipping. Work hard on the low shot with both hands on to make sure you keep a good bow.
September 12, 2017
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Gerald
What does a swing look like if it is too shallow?
August 23, 2017
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
From down the line, you would see the butt end of the club facing to the right of the target line (assuming you're right handed) as the club works down into the hitting area. You can also use an elbow plane line and see if the clubhead is tracing way underneath it.
August 23, 2017
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Tom
Chuck - Thank you for another excellent video. Tom
August 22, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Tom. I'm glad you liked the video.
August 22, 2017
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Gerald
Please define what a swing that is too shallow looks like. Thanks
August 21, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Gerald. A swing that is too shallow goes more on a swing path too in to out. Typically, you will see the club drop under the plane line and the club falling beneath the trail forearm halfway down. Causing the player to swing out towards the right of the target (for a right handed player).
August 21, 2017
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