DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing
DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing

Here's the first step in building your perfect golf swing using the DEAD Drill. It's criti ...

DEAD Drill Step 2 - The Transition
DEAD Drill Step 2 - The Transition

The DEAD Drill transition is DEAD simple. One move to have a powerful and dynamic transiti ...

DEAD Drill Step 3 - The Post-Up
DEAD Drill Step 3 - The Post-Up

The Post Up move is where all the magic happens in the golf downswing. If you've never rel ...

Flip vs. Release in Golf
Flip vs. Release in Golf

What is the difference between a proper golf club release and a flip in the golf swing? To ...

How to Get Perfect Shaft Lean at Impact
How to Get Perfect Shaft Lean at Impact

You want to hit those boring, hissing shots that scream off the face like a rocket? This g ...

Golf Impact Position Face On
Golf Impact Position Face On

After all your hard work on the backswing, it's time for the big payoff! Getting into the ...

Golf Impact Position Down the Line
Golf Impact Position Down the Line

As I discussed in the video on Impact Alignments Face On, impact is everything in RST. All ...

Cure Chicken Wing in the Golf Swing
Cure Chicken Wing in the Golf Swing

You now have a 3-step drill to help you cure your chicken wing golf swing once and for all ...

Left Elbow Position at Impact
Left Elbow Position at Impact

Find out a simple trick to hit straighter shots while also virtually eliminating your chan ...

3 Steps to better impact position in golf
3 Steps to better impact position in golf

Golf is a sport that can leave you frustrated round after round, but WHY? What exactly are ...

Golf Impact - Part 2 of 7
Golf Impact - Part 2 of 7

In part 2 of this new 7 part video series, I'll discuss one of the most important parts th ...

Perfect your golf impact - 1 of 4
Perfect your golf impact - 1 of 4

Compressing the golf ball like a tour pro can be very hard to do. In this new video series ...

Perfect your golf impact - 2 of 4
Perfect your golf impact - 2 of 4

Effortless power in the golf swing is a difficult concept for many amateur golfers. In vid ...

Perfect your golf impact - 3 of 4
Perfect your golf impact - 3 of 4

Learn how to add more speed to your golf swing by leveraging the ground like a tour pro.

Perfect your golf impact - 4 of 4
Perfect your golf impact - 4 of 4

Lag in the golf swing is key for clubhead speed. In this video, I'll show you how to add m ...

Perfecting your golf impact - Bonus
Perfecting your golf impact - Bonus

Perfecting your golf impact video series. Special bonus video that will help you correct s ...

Overview of the Push Release
Overview of the Push Release

An overview to the push release for those who want to use the right side to help power the ...

Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill
Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill

Fix your golf swing sway with this awesome and simple drill! Swaying off the ball in the b ...

Intro to Weight Shift in the Golf Swing
Intro to Weight Shift in the Golf Swing

Weight shift in the golf swing is the FIRST thing you must master before worrying about an ...

Weight Shift in the Golf Swing - Pt. 1
Weight Shift in the Golf Swing - Pt. 1

Using our Science and Motion (SAM) Balance Lab, we can pin point weight shift and weight d ...

Weight Shift Part 2 - Right Hip Line
Weight Shift Part 2 - Right Hip Line

In this second video on understanding weight shift in the golf swing, I discuss specifical ...

Weight Shift Part 3 - To the Left
Weight Shift Part 3 - To the Left

The culmination in the three part series on correct weight shift in the golf swing gets us ...

Step 1 - Weight Shift
Step 1 - Weight Shift

Step 1 of the RST 5 Step System - Mastering Weight Shift

Step 1 - Weight Shift - Drill Only
Step 1 - Weight Shift - Drill Only

Step 1 - Weight shift drills

Weight Shift Sweep Drills
Weight Shift Sweep Drills

The best golf swing drill for weight shift right before you play or when you're just on th ...

5 Minute Golf Setup w/ Weight Shift
5 Minute Golf Setup w/ Weight Shift

Once you've mastered the setup, you can add weight shift to your program to begin developi ...

Fixing Your Weight Transfer in the Golf Swing
Fixing Your Weight Transfer in the Golf Swing

In this video, I will show you 2 of the most common faults in downswing transition by not ...

Learn Perfect Weight Shift in Your Socks
Learn Perfect Weight Shift in Your Socks

Struggling with your weight shift? I'm going to show you how to diagnose your mistakes by ...

How Attack Angle Affects Compression
How Attack Angle Affects Compression

Ever notice how the PGA Tour pros take razor thin divots? That's exactly what you want. Th ...

Taking a Divot in Front of the Ball
Taking a Divot in Front of the Ball

Taking a proper divot is something that is critical to crisp and consistent iron play, but ...

Angle of Attack
Angle of Attack

Taking deep divots? Are you supposed to? What do the pros do? This video tells you how ste ...

Swing Faults When Your Stance is Too Wide
Swing Faults When Your Stance is Too Wide

One of the most common problems with the setup, here's what happens when your stance is to ...

Fix Your Release - Trail Shoulder Back
Fix Your Release - Trail Shoulder Back

This golf instruction video is for those who struggle to stop spinning their shoulders ope ...

Moving the Fulcrum & Hitting Shots off the Toe
Moving the Fulcrum & Hitting Shots off the Toe

It's one of my most important golf instruction videos ever, this will completely transform ...

How to Cure the Shanks in 3 Steps
How to Cure the Shanks in 3 Steps

The golf shank is the ugliest, nastiest, rottenest, and most frightening shot in golf. If ...

Getting Stuck on the Downswing
Getting Stuck on the Downswing

Tiger Woods used to always complain about getting "stuck" in the downswing; a position tha ...

Blocked Golf Shots | Fwd Shaft Lean
Blocked Golf Shots | Fwd Shaft Lean

If you want to compress the ball for explosive distance, then you need to be working on st ...

How to Fix the Two Way Miss in Golf
How to Fix the Two Way Miss in Golf

Struggle with the dreaded two-way miss in golf? One shot goes right and the next goes left ...

2 Finger Release Drill
2 Finger Release Drill

This awesome drill forces you to release the golf club like a tour pro! You're going to lo ...

Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing
Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing

You're well aware that slicing destroys your distance and your scorecard. What you may not ...

Stop Slicing and Start Releasing the Golf Club
Stop Slicing and Start Releasing the Golf Club

In this video, I’ll show you how to release your club to stop slicing and get better com ...

Square the Clubface Early
Square the Clubface Early

Learning how to properly square the club face at impact is something that most amateur gol ...

Hitting a Fade
Hitting a Fade

Learning how to hit a fade is all about learning to control the release of the golf club. ...

How to Stop Hooking the Golf Ball
How to Stop Hooking the Golf Ball

How to stop hooking the golf ball once and for all! If you struggle with hitting hook shot ...

Hitting a Draw
Hitting a Draw

Once you've mastered the RST swing method, you realize that, due to the simplicity of the ...

How to Hit the 3 Yard Draw
How to Hit the 3 Yard Draw

Learn how to hit the delicate little three yard draw and why you're struggling with gettin ...

Cure Reverse Pivot w/ the Necktie Drill
Cure Reverse Pivot w/ the Necktie Drill

Axis tilt is a necessary fundamental of the golf swing that many golfers ignore or fail to ...

How to Fix Golf Reverse Pivot
How to Fix Golf Reverse Pivot

A reverse pivot golf swing can cause a whole lot of bad shots, from hitting it thin to hit ...

Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill
Fix Your Swing Sway w/ the Wall Drill

Fix your golf swing sway with this awesome and simple drill! Swaying off the ball in the b ...

Fix Reverse Pivot - Trail Side Dominant Setup
Fix Reverse Pivot - Trail Side Dominant Setup

This golf setup check is critical to getting rid of a reverse pivot and over the top downs ...

5 Minutes to Master Rotation
5 Minutes to Master Rotation

This video holds the 5 step pathway to mastering rotation in the golf swing. At the end of ...

Keep the Right Arm Straight to Turn
Keep the Right Arm Straight to Turn

One of the most common faults that destroys a powerful turn in the golf swing is how the r ...

How to Fix a Flat Shoulder Turn
How to Fix a Flat Shoulder Turn

Fix a flat shoulder turn in your golf backswing with this simple and easy to do drill.

Simple Fix to Make a Full Shoulder Turn
Simple Fix to Make a Full Shoulder Turn

Struggle with making a full turn, even though your fit and flexible? Lacking the distance ...

Using the Core
Using the Core

Using a side by side face on view of Tiger Woods with a driver and a recent swing of mine ...

The Bucket Drill - Golf Shoulder Turn
The Bucket Drill - Golf Shoulder Turn

The Bucket Drill is one that provides a very simple and clear picture on how to rotate cor ...

Intro to Core Rotation in Golf Swing
Intro to Core Rotation in Golf Swing

The rotating core is the "engine" of the golf swing and the primary mover of the entire sw ...

Step 2 - Core Rotation
Step 2 - Core Rotation

Step 2- Adding body rotation

Step 2 - Core Rotation - Drill Only
Step 2 - Core Rotation - Drill Only

The drill only for Step 2 - Body Rotation

Clamshell Drill - How to Cure Early Extension
Clamshell Drill - How to Cure Early Extension

The Clamshell Drill is the key to the golf swing, no seriously! If you want to see how the ...

Eliminate Early Extension in Golf Swing
Eliminate Early Extension in Golf Swing

The REAL causes of early extension in the golf swing and the only TRUE way to fix it.

Closed Hip Slide
Closed Hip Slide

A closed hip slide is detrimental to your golf swing when learning how to shift your weigh ...

Live Lesson - How to Stop Losing Tush Line & Boost Consistency
Live Lesson - How to Stop Losing Tush Line & Boost Consistency

Struggling with a 2 way miss and lack of consistency? Watch this Live Lesson to learn a si ...

Losing the Tush Line
Losing the Tush Line

One of the most common questions I get regularly is how to stop losing the tush line, or s ...

Squat to Square in the Golf Downswing
Squat to Square in the Golf Downswing

If you watch golf on TV, it seems that you can't turn your hips fast enough or far enough ...

Squeeze the Cheeks for Consistency
Squeeze the Cheeks for Consistency

The glute muscles (your butt cheeks) are some of the most important muscles in the golf sw ...

Role of the Right Foot in Downswing
Role of the Right Foot in Downswing

Footwork is a bit of a misnomer in the golf swing but you hear it every week on TV. What i ...

Fix Your Over the Top Swing by Fixing Your Hand Path
Fix Your Over the Top Swing by Fixing Your Hand Path

Learn how to fix your over the top golf swing by simply being able to read a clock. If you ...

Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing
Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing and Slicing

You're well aware that slicing destroys your distance and your scorecard. What you may not ...

How to Shallow Your Golf Swing Fast and Easy - Live Lesson
How to Shallow Your Golf Swing Fast and Easy - Live Lesson

Do you struggle with shallowing the club in the downswing and keep hitting a pull cut or e ...

How to Shallow Your Hands During Transition
How to Shallow Your Hands During Transition

Do your hands go straight out toward the golf ball and don't shallow out during the transi ...

Over the Top Stick Drill
Over the Top Stick Drill

Are you tired of yelling “Fore!” when you hit big, nasty slices off the tee? If so, he ...

Drill to Learn Inside Path to Golf Ball
Drill to Learn Inside Path to Golf Ball

Tired of the over the top slice? This drill and training aid will teach you how to approac ...

How to Fix Your Over the Top Move - Live Lesson
How to Fix Your Over the Top Move - Live Lesson

Do you have a steep, over the top golf swing? No matter what you try and do, you can't sto ...

9 to 3 Lag Building Drills
9 to 3 Lag Building Drills

Learn how to build lag in your golf swing with these 9 to 3 lag building drills. You'll le ...

AXIOM Lag in the Golf Swing
AXIOM Lag in the Golf Swing

Producing incredible lag has never been this easy - or fast

Increase Lag - Impact Cube Drill
Increase Lag - Impact Cube Drill

This awesome drill will teach you to not cast the club and maintain lag into impact.

Speed vs. Power in the Golf Swing
Speed vs. Power in the Golf Swing

Speed vs. Power - Which is it that you want in the golf swing? Many golfers think they nee ...

Reshaping Your Golf Swing for Lag
Reshaping Your Golf Swing for Lag

It's no secret that you want more lag in your swing. In this incredible video, I give you ...

RST Student Success - Building More Lag
RST Student Success - Building More Lag

RST student uses a simple 3 step process to shallow his golf swing and build in a ton of l ...

Intro to Fix Losing Lag and Weak Release
Intro to Fix Losing Lag and Weak Release

Find out how to work through this section on how to cure your golf casting / loss of lag o ...

Sklz Gold Flex Lag Trainer
Sklz Gold Flex Lag Trainer

This KILLER training aid will help you master a smooth, one-piece takeaway and help you bu ...

Rickie Fowler - How to preserve Lag
Rickie Fowler - How to preserve Lag

Lag is the most efficient way to increase clubhead speed. In this video, RST Instructor Ch ...

Lag and Speed Drills
Lag and Speed Drills

To get more distance in golf, you've got to get maximum speed from your arms and not let y ...

Key to Creating Lag
Key to Creating Lag

The secret key to creating lag has been an elusive thing for most amateur golfers. In this ...

Downcock Pump Lag Drill
Downcock Pump Lag Drill

Every golfer wants to know how to create more lag in their swing to hit the ball further. ...

Golf Grip's Effect on Lag
Golf Grip's Effect on Lag

As you've no doubt seen, my golf students have been picking up some serious distance throu ...

Become a Golf Swing Lag Monster: Shocking Success Story
Become a Golf Swing Lag Monster: Shocking Success Story

In this video, I’ll show you how RST student David became a "lag monster" with RST swing ...

4 Step Golf Swing Lag Builder
4 Step Golf Swing Lag Builder

The 4 steps to building INSANE lag in your golf swing - and you can do it TODAY!

Golf Left Thumb: Fix Pain, Soreness, Casting
Golf Left Thumb: Fix Pain, Soreness, Casting

Casting the club in the downswing is a sure way to destroy club head speed. Check out this ...

Right Arm in Downswing: Stop Casting
Right Arm in Downswing: Stop Casting

In this video, you’ll find out: 1) How Tiger Woods builds lag for power, 2) What to feel ...

Sequencing the Downswing - Dump Truck and Drag Racer
Sequencing the Downswing - Dump Truck and Drag Racer

Sequencing the downswing is the HARDEST overall part of the golf swing - and also the MOST ...

The Post Up Move - How to Use Lead Leg for Power and Maintain Posture
The Post Up Move - How to Use Lead Leg for Power and Maintain Posture

Have you ever wondered how the pros use their legs for power in the golf swing? This video ...

My Golf Power Secret
My Golf Power Secret

How do the pros hit the ball so darn far? I tell all inside with this power secret!

Using your wrists for speed in golf swing - 5 of 7
Using your wrists for speed in golf swing - 5 of 7

Your body uses tension as its primary mechanism to sequence the golf swing. In general, th ...

Vertical Ground Force and Double Peaks
Vertical Ground Force and Double Peaks

Should you be trying to increase vertical ground force in your swing and if so, how should ...

Throw the Club Head at the Golf Ball
Throw the Club Head at the Golf Ball

Unlock the leverage, speed and power of your golf swing by understanding the physics behin ...

Throw for More Natural Golf Swing
Throw for More Natural Golf Swing

Do you want a more natural golf swing with much more speed? Then you need to focus on how ...

Using the Wrists in the Golf Swing
Using the Wrists in the Golf Swing

The wrists play a very dynamic role in your golf swing. In this video, I'll cover the term ...

The Tour Pro Downswing Sequence Drill
The Tour Pro Downswing Sequence Drill

If you are looking for a golf swing drill that can INSTANTLY improve your ball striking po ...

Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 1
Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 1

This is THE key drill for really understanding how the downswing sequencing works. This 20 ...

Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 2
Trail Arm Release - Throw the Ball Drill Pt 2

Are you ready to maximize your club head speed at impact? If so, you need this missing pie ...

Tim Burke - Kinetic Chain
Tim Burke - Kinetic Chain

Tim Burke wins his 2nd World Long Drive Championship. In this video, I'll show you the key ...

Golf Takeaway | Overview
Golf Takeaway | Overview

An overview of the RST takeaway by RST Founder, Chuck Quinton. This video walks you throug ...

AXIOM Refine Your Takeaway
AXIOM Refine Your Takeaway

Simplify your takeaway with a simple 2" movement that moves the club 6 feet!

Learn a Perfect Golf Takeaway with Just a 2 Inch Movement!
Learn a Perfect Golf Takeaway with Just a 2 Inch Movement!

Learn how to pull in this video: Pushing vs Pulling in the Golf Swing Learn the simplest ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - 4 Square Drill
Fix Inside Takeaway - 4 Square Drill

You probably overuse your hands during the first half of the backswing, like most golfers, ...

Understanding Shoulder Blade Glide
Understanding Shoulder Blade Glide

If you have questions about exactly what the shoulder blade glide is or what it should fee ...

Golf Takeaway, 5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Takeaway
Golf Takeaway, 5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Takeaway

This 30 minute long golf instruction video is key to setting you on the right path for the ...

Right Wrist in the Takeaway
Right Wrist in the Takeaway

The role of right wrist in the takeaway is often misunderstood and has been the source of ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Pushing with the Lead Side
Fix Inside Takeaway - Pushing with the Lead Side

An extremely common swing fault, so common that many golf instructors actually teach the s ...

Role of the Right Arm - Takeaway
Role of the Right Arm - Takeaway

Collapsing the right arm early is something that at least 90% of amateur golfers struggle ...

Pull for a perfect takeaway - 6 of 7
Pull for a perfect takeaway - 6 of 7

So many golfers try to perfect the takeaway in the swing and they constantly fight an uphi ...

Thorbjorn Olesen - Perfect your takeaway
Thorbjorn Olesen - Perfect your takeaway

See 2 key moves that Thorbjorn Olesen uses to build a picture perfect takeaway position ev ...

One Simple Key to Fix Your Takeaway
One Simple Key to Fix Your Takeaway

In this video, I’ll show you the one swing change that’ll fix your takeaway once and f ...

Posture's Effect on the Takeaway
Posture's Effect on the Takeaway

Posture at address is something that Tiger Woods always does right and it's something that ...

How to Fix an Inside Takeaway
How to Fix an Inside Takeaway

This one simple trick will fix an inside takeaway instantly, I guarantee it!

Fix Inside Takeaway - Shake Hands Drill
Fix Inside Takeaway - Shake Hands Drill

This is the best golf swing drill to teach you exactly how your hands should work during t ...

Golf Swing Takeaway & Drills
Golf Swing Takeaway & Drills

The golf takeaway has been described by golf instructors countless ways, so many ways that ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Belly Button Drill
Fix Inside Takeaway - Belly Button Drill

This simple takeaway drill will give you that one piece takeaway you've been looking for o ...

Fix Inside Takeaway - Forward Press
Fix Inside Takeaway - Forward Press

If you've ever wondered whether or not you should have a forward press at setup, this golf ...

Wrist Cock vs. Wrist Hinge in the Golf Swing
Wrist Cock vs. Wrist Hinge in the Golf Swing

Do you know the difference between wrist cock and wrist hinge in the golf swing? The diffe ...

AXIOM Body Backswing
AXIOM Body Backswing

Eliminate your reverse pivot, handsy inside takeaway, your head swaying off the ball and y ...

AXIOM Refine Your Backswing
AXIOM Refine Your Backswing

Dial in your arms during the backswing to start easily shaping the ball, changing trajecto ...

Body Rotation in Golf Backswing - Chair Drill
Body Rotation in Golf Backswing - Chair Drill

If you want to power up your swing in golf, body rotation in the backswing is crucial. Unf ...

Left Shoulder Push in Backswing
Left Shoulder Push in Backswing

This "Left Shoulder Push in the Backswing" video is for you ONLY if you already pull perfe ...

5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Backswing
5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Backswing

Once you've mastered the takeaway using our "5 Minutes to the Perfect Takeaway" video, you ...

My Golf Backswing Secrets
My Golf Backswing Secrets

My keys to success for a perfect golf backswing - how to make the backswing simple and rep ...

How Much Shoulder Elevation
How Much Shoulder Elevation

It's time to help you decide how to power your golf swing. And it all starts with how you ...

Right Elbow Pit in Golf Backswing
Right Elbow Pit in Golf Backswing

Do you struggle, like most golfers, with a flying right elbow at the top of the backswing? ...

Understanding Arm Elevation
Understanding Arm Elevation

In this video, Ill show you what arm elevation is, why you need it, and exactly how much y ...

Fix Overswing/Across the Line - Flying Right Elbow
Fix Overswing/Across the Line - Flying Right Elbow

If you want to cure your overswing/across-the-line swing, you first need to diagnose the c ...

Live Lesson - How to Fix Your Arms by Fixing Your Legs in the Backswing
Live Lesson - How to Fix Your Arms by Fixing Your Legs in the Backswing

Do you struggle with your arms getting too deep or too disconnected during the backswing? ...

Right Arm Backswing Drill
Right Arm Backswing Drill

This is an excellent drill to train your mind to use your torso rotation to move the club ...

Should You Restrict Your Hip Turn in the Backswing?
Should You Restrict Your Hip Turn in the Backswing?

For years, you've been taught to restrict the hips in the backswing. Is that what's best f ...

Simplify Your Backswing with Shallow Arms
Simplify Your Backswing with Shallow Arms

Make this one simple change to reduce tension in your backswing to start hitting more EFFO ...

Stop Overswinging | Get Your Backswing Under Control
Stop Overswinging | Get Your Backswing Under Control

A powerful, compact backswing is essential for creating good contact with the ball. If ...

Fix Hip Overturning in Your Backswing
Fix Hip Overturning in Your Backswing

If you're letting your hips over rotate in the backswing, you're costing yourself a ton of ...

Fix Loose Lower Body w/ Laser Beam Knee Drills
Fix Loose Lower Body w/ Laser Beam Knee Drills

Lower body stability is key for power and accuracy in the golf swing. This drill will help ...

Torso, Hips Over Rotating in Backswing
Torso, Hips Over Rotating in Backswing

How much shoulder turn is too much and how much is not enough? Depends on how it's measure ...

DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing
DEAD Drill Step 1 - The Backswing

Here's the first step in building your perfect golf swing using the DEAD Drill. It's criti ...

Golf Backswing, Completing the Golf Backswing
Golf Backswing, Completing the Golf Backswing

Once you've mastered the setup, weight transfer and takeaway, it's time to progress to the ...

Winter Golf Training Program - Backswing
Winter Golf Training Program - Backswing

Snow on the ground? Too cold out? No problem! NOW is the BEST time to work on your golf sw ...

Upper vs. Lower Body Rotation in Backswing
Upper vs. Lower Body Rotation in Backswing

Confused about how your upper body rotates in the backswing compared to your lower body? T ...

How to Keep Your Left Arm Straight in the Backswing
How to Keep Your Left Arm Straight in the Backswing

The secret to why you can't keep your left arm straight at the top of the golf backswing.

How to Avoid a Cupped Left Wrist at the Top
How to Avoid a Cupped Left Wrist at the Top

Learn the cause of a cupped left wrist at the top of your golf backswing and how to fix it ...

How to Fix Trail Leg Straightening in Backswing
How to Fix Trail Leg Straightening in Backswing

Is your trail leg straightening in the backswing? Do you know what kind of issues this sim ...

Do You Start Backswing w/ Hips or Shoulders?
Do You Start Backswing w/ Hips or Shoulders?

To start the golf swing with the upper or lower body, that is the question! I think Shakes ...

Checkpoints - 5 Minutes Backswing
Checkpoints - 5 Minutes Backswing

If you who have already watched the complete 5 Minutes to the Perfect Backswing video, thi ...

5 Minutes to a Perfect Backswing Pitfalls
5 Minutes to a Perfect Backswing Pitfalls

In this premium video, I am going to cover some of the common mistakes that RST students m ...

3 Functions of Right Arm in Backswing
3 Functions of Right Arm in Backswing

In this video, I'll show you the 3 functions of the right arm in creating the perfect back ...

Henrik Stenson's Backswing Moves
Henrik Stenson's Backswing Moves

See how Henrik Stenson's idiosyncrasies work in his powerful golf swing. Check out these ...

Jason Day - Perfect Backswing
Jason Day - Perfect Backswing

Swing plane is a very common term used in golf and has become a primary focus point for a ...

What is a Perfect Golf Swing Plane?
What is a Perfect Golf Swing Plane?

Swing plane is NOT something you work on by swinging in a big PVC hoop or swinging around ...

How to Fix Swing Plane & Path
How to Fix Swing Plane & Path

If you want to truly, once and for all, fix your golf swing plane and path, you must heed ...

Creating a Swing Plane
Creating a Swing Plane

So many golfers struggle with their ball striking because they misunderstand the concept B ...

Fix Swing Plane - Lead Arm Two Club Drill
Fix Swing Plane - Lead Arm Two Club Drill

Here's a simple golf swing plane drill to get your swing back on track fast with a trainin ...

How Knee Flex Determines Swing Plane
How Knee Flex Determines Swing Plane

Do you struggle with swinging too far from the inside? Part of the problem could actually ...

Trace the Plane Line
Trace the Plane Line

Do you tend to get "stuck" in the downswing? Do you hit blocks and quick hooks? Do you wan ...

Golf Grip's Effect on Swing Plane
Golf Grip's Effect on Swing Plane

Having a proper grip is crucial for club face control and lag in the golf swing. In this v ...

Stop Coming Under the Plane in Golf
Stop Coming Under the Plane in Golf

Coming into impact under plane kills your consistency, often resulting in blocked shots, t ...

AXIOM Body Tour Impact
AXIOM Body Tour Impact

Learn the secret of how the pros are so consistent with this tour impact position.

AXIOM Body Downswing
AXIOM Body Downswing

Learn how to cure your flip, stop hitting fat and thin shots and how to get into the perfe ...

AXIOM Release Left vs. Right
AXIOM Release Left vs. Right

Discover the release that is best for you and your swing that will give you the fastest re ...

AXIOM Release Overview
AXIOM Release Overview

Finally, understand what it means and feels like to fully release the club

AXIOM Compression Drill
AXIOM Compression Drill

THE drill that will give you the consistency you desire with effortless distance you didn' ...

AXIOM Unleash Your Inner Speed Demon!
AXIOM Unleash Your Inner Speed Demon!

Learn how three tiny changes can unleash 30+ more yards on your drives when you need it.

Golf Swing Sequence - How the Lower Body Works
Golf Swing Sequence - How the Lower Body Works

Struggle with coming over the top or don't know how to use your lower body in the golf swi ...

The Magic Box - How to Check Your Lower Body in the Transition
The Magic Box - How to Check Your Lower Body in the Transition

The "Magic Box" is a term created by Chuck Quinton to help golfers learn the proper transi ...

Start Downswing Before Completing Backswing
Start Downswing Before Completing Backswing

You need to start your downswing before completing your backswing. This pro-style transiti ...

Golf Swing Transition Drill
Golf Swing Transition Drill

Most instructors consider the transition in the golf swing the most difficult, if not impo ...

Which Muscles to Feel During Golf Swing Transition
Which Muscles to Feel During Golf Swing Transition

Learn exactly which muscles you should feel and in what sequence during the golf swing tra ...

You Hit the Golf Ball with Your LEGS!!
You Hit the Golf Ball with Your LEGS!!

You hit the ball with your legs, specifically your lead leg, not your hands in RST. Learn ...

Golf Downswing, Rotary Golf Downswing Overview
Golf Downswing, Rotary Golf Downswing Overview

Mastering the setup, weight transfer and takeaway are critical to a great golf swing. But ...

Right Arm Only Downswing Drill
Right Arm Only Downswing Drill

Once you've worked with the Throw the Ball Drill, you'll want to begin mastering this much ...

Drill for Golf Downswing Sequencing
Drill for Golf Downswing Sequencing

In this video, I'll show you where you're losing power and a simple drill that'll get it b ...

5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Downswing
5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Downswing

All the work you've done on your RST golf swing to this point has culminated in this next ...

Golf Swing Follow Through
Golf Swing Follow Through

The follow through is a result of all things you have done in your golf swing up until thi ...

Adam Scott Driver Swing Follow Through
Adam Scott Driver Swing Follow Through

In this Adam Scott follow through video, you'll find out: 1) How Adam Scott finishes his p ...

What You Should Think Over the Golf Ball
What You Should Think Over the Golf Ball

I get asked all the time what I'm thinking over the ball. This video finally answers it - ...

Taking Your Golf Swing Drills to the Course
Taking Your Golf Swing Drills to the Course

How to take what you're doing with your golf swing drills in front of the mirror to the go ...

3 Cable-Machine Core Exercises To Add To Your Routine
3 Cable-Machine Core Exercises To Add To Your Routine

We all know how important the core is to your golf swing. But which ones are the best for ...

Flip vs. Release in Golf

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What is the difference between a proper golf club release and a flip in the golf swing? To learn the perfect golf swing release, step by step, watch this video.

Many golfers are very confused by the concept of whether they flip the golf club or release the club properly.  Ideally you want to release the golf club properly obviously, but if you don't know how that is done, then you will struggle with the flip your whole life.  So let's first look at what a golf club flip really is.  First of all, it causes you to add loft to the club at impact dynamically and this causes the ball to fly a shorter distance, fly higher, and have more spin.  When you have a proper golf impact position combined with a proper release, the ball tends to fly on a much more penetrating trajectory which leads to more consistency and allows the golf ball to bore through the wind and hold its line easier.

Because the vast majority of golfers are flippers or those who have their left wrist breakdown at impact, most golfers struggle with consistent iron play and solid ballstriking.  The reason for this goes back to my many videos on the physics of the golf swing and the pushing versus pulling. If you are pushing from the right side of your body, specifically the right hand, the left wrist will always break down into a cupped position.  And this is what we refer to as a flip.  

This is an amateur flip because there's also a "pro flip" of the golf club.  And that is when somebody tries to square the club face up aggressively using their hands and wrists to rotate the club face closed during the hitting area.  This also is often actually caused by a push from the right side but from a different part of the body.  It's caused when you push too hard from the right leg which causes the golf club to drop under the swing plane and get stuck. If the golfer doesn't flip their hands over quickly through the hitting area in a futile effort to square the club face the ball will tend to be a big block out to the right or heaven for bid if the club face is open a block slides or a "blice" as I like to call it.  So, the golfer tries to flip the club face aggressively over with the right-hand to get the club face closed and this leads to quick snap hook. 

In order to square the club face consistently, you must allow the club face to release naturally and that is the key.  Even Ben Hogan, who was a very right side dominant golfer, came to the conclusion that there's no way that you should be trying to consciously and actively square the club face through the hitting area.  He decided this was a devilish thing to control and he was right.  

With the Rotary Golf Swing, we allow the club to release naturally in what we term a passive release.  What this means is your hands and arms are going to rotate over naturally following the lead of the rotation of the toe of the golf club.  This is due to physics because the golf club is being swung on an inclined plane and the clubshaft is in the heel of the golf club, making the toe naturally want to rotate over.  If you start swing a golf club back-and-forth nice and easy with very soft wrists and hands you'll start to feel how this naturally wants to occur.  The softer you keep your hands, the more the to the club face wants to rotate over naturally.

However, most golfers tended death grip the golf club and hold onto it way too tightly in a futile effort to feel like they have more control over the club face through the hitting area.  This actually leads to less control of the golf club, believe it or not.  This goes back to that old adage of give up control to gain control.  As you become more relaxed and rely less on your arms and shoulders to control the club face and start letting physics and Sir Isaac Newton swing the club for you, you'll find that the golf club will start to release and rotate very effortlessly and your arms will naturally rotate over as they follow the release of the golf club. 

Note that I said, the wrists rotate over, and that is the key.  When you're pushing from the right-hand instead of rotating your forearm bones, your scooping the golf ball at impact, and this leads to that week high ball flight I spoke about earlier.  Instead your left wrist is going to stay stay flat and is going to rotate over in a counterclockwise motion, following the toe of the golf club.  Again, this is not something that you actively try and do as you keep your arms soft this will tend to naturally want to happen.  

At first, if you're used to scooping it you're going to need to take time to train your hands to rotate over through the hitting area, because you've been doing the opposite for so long.  So you'll want to follow my 5 Minutes to the Perfect Golf Club Release video that will walk you through this sequence step-by-step in five easy steps and teach you how to rotate and release the golf club just like every tour pro on the planet.

Once you follow that five minutes to the perfect golf club release video releasing the golf club will become second nature to you and a very natural and effortless motion and you'll have the side benefit of learning how to get into a nice flat left wrist impact position.

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Stephen
Chuck. I don't remember exactly which video but you stated the lead elbow needs to point at target. I was struggling until I started to do this. My flip disappeared and contact was excellent. I feel this swing thought kept my over active right hand out of the downswing. Thoughts?
June 10, 2023
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Stephen. Left Elbow Position at Impact Video. Sounds great to me. Proper lead arm/elbow position is crucial to stop the flip. Happy to read you are releasing it better.
June 12, 2023
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Sunil
When should the turning over of hands start (at the start of downswing?) and where should the release happen ( in front of right thigh?). When I do the release as in these videos, I flush the ball, but I start left and also hook. I am thinking it is because of yeh club face closed at impact and hence the questions as to where should the ‘turn of hands’ and where this should happen to avoid club face closing Thanks for your help
February 5, 2023
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Sunil. The club face is always rotating but the vast majority of the release will happen as your hands enter the trail thigh. If you are struggling with the left shot you may be overly active trying to force the release vs letting it happen.
February 6, 2023
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Mike
Hi. Thanks for your time. I have major flip after impact. i have done all drills for 7 months. I have improved on all aspects of my swing takeaway, lag weight shift. But I just cannot shake the nasty cupping of left wrist after impact. Any suggestions, as I am very frustrated....regards. Mike
March 1, 2021
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Mike. Have you posted a video, or sent in a review? Happy to look. Make sure the release is passive and not trail hand involvement. Take a look at Play the Best Golf of Your Life in 6 weeks 2 of 6 Video to get out the tension. Also, How to Get Perfect Shaft Lean Video to know what impact should feel like.
March 1, 2021
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Alan
Is flipping the hands and forearms through impact the “cracking of the whip” in the golf swing? Is this where the effortless part of the swing comes in?
January 28, 2021
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Alan. Take a look at You Throw the Club Head at the Golf Ball. Yes. Allowing the forearms to rotate, body stall and club to whip through.
January 29, 2021
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Alan
So is pulling the lead hip back at post up causing the arms to go forward and whip the club through impact, not the shoulders at all? Then the faster you can post up, the faster your club head speed?
January 29, 2021
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Alan. The shoulders you don't want to whip through (Arms vs Body Release and How Swing Speed Affects Compression). The more dynamic you can be with the leg work and posting the more potential energy to transfer.
January 29, 2021
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Kevin
Lead arm parallel in the downswing per the comment below - wondering if I should try and start releasing earlier / more gradual from the top to get more of my upper body left so my head moves like Chucks?
November 5, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Kevin. You have a lot of lag which is a good thing. With that tension you tend to over throw the trail hand. You can try releasing earlier. But, I believe you would start manipulating the face even more.
November 6, 2020
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Kevin
Hi Craig - I was looking at some video of my release vs. chuck. At lead arm parallel in the downswing I have a sharper lag angle than Chuck I noticed. One other thing in the release is my left arm is closer to my chest and instead of getting flung off the the chest which I assume means I moved the fulcrum too much. Those were a few of my main takeaways. The thin pull has been more of my consistent miss than a block lately - curious if you see anything else from this face on view
November 5, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Kevin. Think about it this way. You don't do this error lead arm/hand only. So, the hands. More specifically trail hand gets over active when doing a full move. You need to do way more like our live lesson and then add the finger tips of trail to keep the excessive hand correction out.
November 6, 2020
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Glenn
I feel that my swing has improved significantly. I am now hitting draws and seldom did before Rotary Swing. However, on the release, I am hitting a lot of hard straight shots to the right of my target, 20 yards or more offline with my driver, in particular, but also with medium irons and hybrids.
September 10, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Glenn. The longer the club players tend to stop releasing and add more shoulder spin delaying the club face from squaring up. Make sure the chest is square at impact. Take a look at Keep Your Rear Shoulder Back Video.
September 11, 2020
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Richard
Hi, my left wrist keeps breaking down, I feel like my left shoulder doesn’t turn and i get stuck. What’s the best drill to correct this?
July 7, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello RIchard. If the left wrist is breaking down more than likely trail hand push. Take a look at Fix Your Release and Moving the Fulcrum Videos.
July 7, 2020
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Stephen
It appears that the release is happing after the ball has already been hit or are you trying to release at impact, which would require perfect timing?
October 15, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Stephen. The release begins before impact. The club is designed to rotate and you are trying not to inhibit that motion. Take a look at 5 Minutes to the Perfect Release and Fix Your Release. A properly released club is actually less timing dependent because you are trying to steer the face on your own.
October 15, 2019
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greg
in the 9 to 3 drill after impact at the 3 o clock position is the lead arm still in tight with the pectoralis muscle
August 30, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Greg. The arms will still be in front of the chest. With extension it would be hard for the lead arm to be pressed as you describe. Take a look at Arms vs Body Release and 5 Minutes to the Perfect Release Video.
August 30, 2019
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greg
During the release, is the lead arm tight against the body or should it disconnect from the pectoralis muscle
August 30, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Greg. The lead arm shouldn't be glued to the pectoral. You may notice some touching, or connection. But, not forced and pressed against.
August 30, 2019
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Kevin
Photo for comment below
July 23, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Kevin. I posted below.
July 23, 2019
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Kevin
I am a little confused with this move and how I turn my logo / knuckles down (video). I feel like this video focuses on forearm rotation but the "turn the knuckles down" focuses on a hand move. Do I need to incorporate both moves together? Attached a photo from the range of my release if that helps
July 23, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Kevin. You can see that you overused your forearms/hands too early mimicking more of a pro flip. You need to work on getting stacked and practice smaller released shots. I would focus on the 5 Minutes to the Perfect Release and 9 to 3 Drill. If you can't do it correctly in the smaller drill at first you need to graduate slowly. Yes, the knuckles down will be a bowing of the lead wrist and turning of the forearm.
July 23, 2019
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Kevin
Thanks Craig. I worked 9-3 drills at the range last night - after rehearsing the movements of course. I was hitting blocks and shots off the toe at first until I realized I needed to stall / square my chest more and release after my weight shift. After I did that I started crushing it with a small draw! After watching the level shoulders video and a few others just wanted some clarification on when the left shoulder should start to work up and out - I think the release is what will pull me out and through based on the videos but wanted to confirm?
July 24, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Kevin. Take a look at the Moving the Fulcrum Video. The lead shoulder should be quiet at impact and as you release the club. The momentum of the club will pull you through to a full finish. Nice to hear you were able to clean up the shots understanding the shoulders were getting out of control.
July 24, 2019
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jane
I am brand new to RS golf and want to make sure I proceed through the program correctly. I am on weight shift, step one, and have watched several videos but haven't come to any drills yet? Am I missing something? Jane
June 9, 2019
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Mikko-Pekka
Hello Jane. Have you checked out the DashBoard? All the videos are listed there and there are videos called "Drill Only". Here is Drill Only video for step 1: https://rotaryswing.com/golf-instruction-videos/full-swing-basics/rotary-swing-5-step-golf-swing-system/weight-shift-golf-swing-drills . It is also beneficial to send your current swing for a review in order to asses what are the main areas you should be working on. Anyway the 5 step series is a great one to follow. Hope that helps.
June 9, 2019
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jane
I just sent my swing, front and down the line
June 9, 2019
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Ron
having a hard time taking a divot. I always pick the ball clean. I am a 8 handicap but my instructor would love me to take a divot for a more penetrating ball flight. Please help, I've been fighting this for a long time. Is lag the issue? or something else
May 31, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Ron. Take a look at the Taking a Divot Video. Could be a lag issue, or scooping/flipping at impact.
May 31, 2019
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Anthony
I am having major issues with flipping. So much so, I can't hit the ball. One of your videos says slow the body down so the club can catch up. I feel it is impossible not to flip if my left shoulder stalls. It's impossible to get my left wrist flat through impact. Even when I take off my right hand. Chuck implies you don't release the body, you release the club. If the left shoulder is the swing center, should it be rotating up and back during the release? It would be helpful if you could please tell me at what angles should my shoulders be at during release and should my left shoulder stop or rotate through?
April 21, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Anthony. Take a look at Moving the Fulcrum Video. Your lead shoulder should be staying very quiet. If you are flipping even without the trail hand on the club. You need to go back a train the release separately and very small movements/reps. Take a look at 5 Minutes to the Perfect Release and Fix Your Release. You need to train how to create an anatomically flat, or even bowed lead wrist at impact. Lead arm only first.
April 21, 2019
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David
At what point should my forearms begin to roll over in the downswing
April 13, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. The club is always rotating and there will be a little bit coming down into the trail thigh. But, the vast majority will begin when the club starts to enter the trail thigh. Take a look at Rotary Golf Downswing Overview.
April 13, 2019
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Richard
at the 3 o'clock position should my left wrist mirror what the position of my right wrist is at the 9 o'clock position? my former instructor wanted me to maintain the hinge in my right wrist well past impact and to turn my body so I never felt a true release of the clubhead....
April 10, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Richard. At the 3 O'clock position (unless trying to hit it very high). Both wrist should be flat when released properly.
April 10, 2019
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Richard
i can see left wrist being flat at impact, but as club moves up to 3 o'clock both can't remain flat. If left wrist is flat at 3 o'clock I have to rotate my upper body which we are not trying to do at RST. in watching the video Chuck shows extension of the right arm through impact which looks to me that left arm and wrist fold the same way the right arm on the backswing. is this not correct? thank you for your input
April 12, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Richard Take a look at Fix Your Release and 9 Days to Amazing Ball Striking Day 1 Impact. You will get some visuals for this position. The lead wrist will start to re-hinge after the 3 O'clock positon. But, as the lead wrist should me anatomically flat, or bowed at impact. It shouldn't cup/re-hinge that fast between impact and 3 O'clock unless it isn't a standard shot
April 12, 2019
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Richard
thank you Craig. I will review the videos. is hinging up and down movement of the wrist or side to side? just wanted to make sure I am describing the movement properly
April 15, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Richard. Hinge is more side to side. Cock, or set is up and down. Take a look at Wrist Cock vs Wrist Hinge and Using the Wrists in the Golf Swing.
April 15, 2019
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Richard
Perfect. thank you Craig. I watched the videos as well as the 5 minutes to Perfect Release. I just submitted a couple of videos. not sure if you review them, but if so you can see where I was a month ago.
April 15, 2019
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Kirk
During release of the golf club am I right to understand that the release occurs when you r posting up and that your right heel is still on the ground
February 7, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Kirk. Yes, the post up will trigger the release and the trail foot will roll slightly onto the instep.
February 8, 2019
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Kirk
Thanks for me this interaction is invaluable
February 8, 2019
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Nolan
So the “knuckles and logo down” concept should happen naturally like this video suggests? What about trying to deloft the club to hit low shots? Is that just a passive release as well?
January 11, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Nolan. Yes. You will have a little awareness, but you don't need to exaggerate a massive bow. To de-loft the club to more extreme. Take a look at the 9 Days to Amazing Ball Striking Section Day 2: Hitting the Ball Low.
January 11, 2019
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Blake
Thanks - will do!!!
November 20, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. Sure thing.
November 20, 2018
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Blake
Thanks Craig!!!
November 14, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. No problem. Let's get the rest of the release worked out!
November 14, 2018
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Blake
Hi,, Craig. Question - I find that despite a neutral grip, keeping the right shoulder back, etc, I have to work hard to avoid having the clubface really closed at impact. To avoid this problem, I almost have to have the clubface open at address. That's true even when I don't use the recommended "turning the face down before impact" move. My positions seem correct - toe up at 9 o'clock backswing; clubface facing forward (not toward the sky) and at at same angle as my left wrist at the top; toe up or a little closed at 9 o'clock in down swing. I don't think the club is moving in my hands. I will say that a previous teacher years ago commented that my arms' natural relaxed position is with my palms facing behind me. Thus, my arms resist a neutral grip - they want to turn the club open. Any ideas? You have been totally helpful!
November 14, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. Take a look at the Gorilla Grip with the palms issue. You may have an issue genetics wise, but shouldn't be too excessive. You need to let the club take care of the rotation. Still sounds like you are speeding up the hands. Take a look at Left Hand Power Release Drill. Start letting the club freely rotate on its own.
November 14, 2018
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Blake
Hi, Craig. I'm working on the release videos. Technical question: when my release is starting from my trail thigh and my hands are moving to my lead thigh, have my hips already reached 45 degrees open and stopped moving BEFORE this hand/arm movement occurs? Or are my hips turning from square to 45 degrees open - and thus powering the hands/arms to move from trail thigh to lead thigh - during the release? In the "Train Your Release" video, there is not a lot of mention of the hips turning. Thanks!
November 5, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. The post up is bringing you arms into impact. Very similar to the Step 3 - Add the Lead Arm Video. Take a look at Squat to Square. Once you reach that position you start to clear the hips to trigger the release and bring them into the strike.
November 5, 2018
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Blake
Hi, Craig. When I deleted my photos I must have deleted your reply with the listed videos. Could you list them again? Thanks so much!
October 30, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. Vijay Release, Fix Your Release, and Day 1: Impact Control.
October 31, 2018
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Blake
Thanks so much Craig. I’ll get right on it!!!
October 30, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. You're welcome. Get to work and report back.
October 30, 2018
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Blake
Hi, Craig. I'll remove the pics after your reply. I am getting into a good position at impact (see pic below - I'm hitting a yellow foam ball) but then my post-impact position is very flippy. (see pic below). Nothing I seem to do changes it - letting the club turn over, trying all the drills in the videos, etc. Anything you can suggest? Frustrating!!
October 30, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. I replied below.
October 30, 2018
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Blake
Thanks. Actually, on video my club is ALWAYS parallel to the ground when my hands each my trail thigh. But the idea you suggested still makes sense and it helps get my hands more easily over to my lead thigh, something I struggle with (I often release from my trail thigh but then make contact before my hands get to my lead thigh). So should I still try it?
October 9, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. If that is something you struggle with in the parentheses. I definitely would try.
October 9, 2018
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Blake
Hi, Craig. I watched those videos you recommended. They emphasize practicing the impact position. This made me wonder if my problem is that I was releasing my wrists at my trail thigh instead of holding off until I get into the impact position and then releasing. On video, this looks a lot better. Thoughts?
October 9, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. The release starts at the trail thigh. However, the vast majority of golfers release early. Therefore, the delayed feeling for you right now maybe exactly what you need. The Golf Swing Transition Drill is for players that tend to release lag too soon. We will tell you to exaggerate and almost feel like the butt end of the club enters the lead thigh before letting it go.
October 9, 2018
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Blake
Thanks Craig! You’re a terrific resource!
October 4, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. Thank you very much.
October 5, 2018
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Blake
I can now get to an impact position with good release, forward shaft lean and flat left wrist facing the target. But a few camera frames after impact, my right hand bends forward causing my left hand to cup. Any videos to watch? Thanks!
October 4, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. Take a look at Knuckles Down and Fix Your Release. These will help you work on a bowed release and not letting the trail hand takeover.
October 4, 2018
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Richard
Chuck says we should feel the club pulling us through the hitting area,I am confused about the point we should feel this precisely.before impact, soon after,or at three o clock?
October 1, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Richard. After impact and into the follow through the momentum of releasing the club will pull you through.
October 1, 2018
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Blake
PS - The video you recommended, “keep the right shoulder back” helped a lot.
September 17, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. Great. That is a good drill.
September 17, 2018
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Blake
Thanks. Actually, words will do. When I swing without the ball, looks perfect. With the ball, my hands don’t make it to my lead thigh at release and after the ball is struck, my left wrist really breaks down and flips. I know this is a common problem. But my efforts to fix it haven’t worked. Any videos to watch? Thanks!
September 17, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. Try the 2 Ball Drill in the Perfect Practice Makes Perfect Video.
September 17, 2018
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Blake
I have a question. Is it okay to attach a still photo or two of my swing to explain? Or should I just describe?
September 16, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. You may attach a still photo. But, a multitude of positions should be sent in a swing review.
September 17, 2018
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Stan
Despite watching all these videos I'm still not clear what you folks are saying about squaring up the club head.....is it with the left hand rotation coming down or is it the effect of a loose right hand and the effects of the release. If its the right hand release , that works automatically with a loose grip , if its the rotation of the left hand that takes more focus, practice etc. Also I would assume that is a bit different between hitting irons down and a driver swinging up....never heard any discussion of the left hand rotation on the driver swing....many thanks.
July 16, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Stan. The club is designed to rotate. You want the lead in control in the downswing and for it to allow the face to square. Some players have manually held the face through impact for so long they have to train proper lead hand motion (5 Minutes to the Perfect Release, Fix Your Release, Vijay Release, etc). The goal is for the face to rotate and your forearms/wrists to not inhibit it. The trail hand shouldn't be controlling the squaring of the face. The lead rotates the same with driver and irons. The setup is adjusted for the different dynamics you are looking for at impact. The release will happen on its own if you hit the proper body positions and the wrist is loose enough to get out of the club's way (Arms vs Body Release).
July 16, 2018
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Bob
Hello! I am finally gettin what Chick is teaching in this video...years ago I played to a +1 and I had no idea what the release was and have never heard of the term "post-up". pretty crazy... What seems to be in my way is the right index finger as the club gets nearer the ball...I feel the push with this finger just before impact, and I know that might not be right, because my awful shots are either topped or hit is off the hosel (understanding of course, that there is probably more going wrong than just this). What should I feel or be doing with this right index finger? Thanks!! Bob
July 8, 2018
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Chuck (Certified RST Instructor)
Ideally you're truly releasing the club with the right hand just like throwing a ball, so through the hitting area the right hand can literally come off the club to a degree, ie like what I discuss in the Vijay Release Video. Practice this move by working through the 5 minutes to the perfect release video
July 9, 2018
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Bob
Thanks Chuck!
July 9, 2018
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Dominic
I hardly ever feel the club head pulling at the bottom of my downswing. What causes this? I feel like i am sequencing correctly. Rarely when I do feel the club head at that point I hit the ball very well. How can I repeat that feel. Don
July 13, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Don. Take a look at Throw the Club Head at the Golf Ball.
July 13, 2017
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Wayne
Is there a drill I can do to help with this? I am a scooper and I would love to be able to get at least some shaft lean. Scooping is a very hard habit to get rid of. Thanks
June 29, 2017
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Wayne
Never mind. My bad and I found it. It's called 5 minutes to the perfect release.....
June 29, 2017
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Joseph
Hi, I'm confuse when you mentioned the pro flip in other videos you state snap the release (paraphrasing). What's the difference? When I do this as I'm posting up my swing speed is reaching 115MPH. My left hand or forearm is doing all the work during this release. Regards, Joe
June 2, 2017
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Micah (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Joseph, The snap referred to is the release of lag through the impact zone. A flip is where the arm-wrist-hand doesn't rotate as in the same motion as you would turning a key in a lock, but instead, where the wrist folds up towards the fore arm without rotating as previously mentioned.
June 4, 2017
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Ms Terry
Good Afternoon My current index is 10.8. I for sure flip and do everything in this video. I can't stop pulling my arms in instead of extending them and releasing them. I can't figure out what I am doing wrong. Any suggestions on why I am pulling my arms in. Terry
June 1, 2017
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Micah (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Terry, This could be for a couple reasons. 1. you could be standing too close to the ball at setup causing a jam up at impact. 2. too much trail side pushing which will cause your lead side to release too early forcing you to attempt saving a fat shot by pulling inwards ( watch the Cure Chicken Wing video) 3. Too much squatting and or hinging at the hips on the down swing. If none of these seem to help, try gripping up on the club which will force your arms to have more extension.
June 4, 2017
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Ms Terry
Thank you
June 4, 2017
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Dean
I play to a 9 and still have trouble getting the full and passive release. I can do all the drills successfully but when i put both hands on the club the release always feel restricted.
May 3, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Dean. The trail hand will slow some of the release. You might feel more restriction when the trail hand is on. But, work to keep him relaxed. Try the Play the Best Golf of Your Life in 6 Weeks Video 4 of 6 to help. Slowly keep the trail hand on.
May 3, 2017
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Warren
So the right wrist pain I've developed from trying to hit harder would be symptomatic of trying to gain clubhead speed by a dominant right hand I presume? What video could help me fix it? Thanks...still the best instructional site on the web!
February 22, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Warren. Thanks for the compliments of our site. Vijay Release Drill. You need to turn off the dominance of the trail hand. It can easily lead to wrist pain.
February 23, 2017
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Hector
I don't know why but my release it is not natural , I have to force it !!! Only when I try to rotate my forearm at the start of the downswing I feel that I can release the left forearm . Any thoughts that can help me ?
February 13, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Hector. Do you tend to be over plane or under plane coming down?
February 14, 2017
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Hector
Over plane I think !!! Over the top
February 14, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Hector. Over the plane is typically the trail arm over powering the lead coming down. More or less keeping the lead arm in a less dominant position and a natural release not to occur. If your club isn't shallowing properly or retaining any angle a proper release will be hard to come by.
February 14, 2017
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Brad
Please let me know what n what video (s) they present the rotation of the arms going down. Thanks
January 16, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Brad. 5 Minutes to the Perfect Release, LADD, Left Hand Release, Vijay Release, Fix Your Release, Arms vs. Body Release, Cure Chicken Wing, Throw the Club Head at the Ball, and Step 4 - Add the Golf Club.
January 17, 2017
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TOM
I bought the impact snap device a few weeks ago. Since working with it I can say it is an outstanding training aid to ingrain and feel the proper impact position with forward shaft lean and a flat left wrist. This combined with a focus on pulling with the lead arm has significantly improve my ball striking and accuracy. I would highly recommend the RST staff take a look at it for their assessment.
November 2, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Tom. Thanks for the post. I will relay to the team it might be a training aid worth looking into.
November 2, 2016
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Sean
Has anybody from RST tried out the impact snap golf release trainer on the market? Does it have any benefit for this program??
October 11, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Sean. I haven't tried it. But, maybe one of the members might have a answer for you.
October 11, 2016
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Loran
Ideally, after the release of the lag and club, there should be no deliberate effort on the player's entire body correct? No anticipation, correct? Any tips on how not to manipulate the left arm after impact on the golf ball?
September 23, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Loran. Reaching a good finish position isn't through effort. But, more of momentum carrying through due to a proper release. The 5 Minutes to the Perfect Release will help teach you the lead hand control necessary to not over steer the club through impact. Also, the Cure Chicken Wing will help with a less push before and after impact.
September 23, 2016
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Shane
With your irons at setup should you have forward shaft lean before u take the club away.
September 10, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Shane. Ideally, the club will be vertical at setup. You do not need forward shaft lean.
September 10, 2016
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Tracy
Paul, As a hard core believer of the RST system, perhaps you may do what I have done in the past to conquer the 'pro flip' as Chuck talked about. Change your focus from the 'flip/release' aspect of the club at impact to another aspect (possibly about the post up of your left side) Your so concerned about the release at impact to increase distance that you have cemented the trigger of that move in your brain, so when you get ready to make your downswing at the ball, your body goes into 'auto-pilot' and you Flip. Chuck is 100% correct about 100 swings minimum to start a new neuro-pathway for the correct movement, however most folks don't understand if you don't do the 'minimum' those other triggers associated with the incorrect swing, will still want to do what they have already been trained to do for years, which includes what our thoughts are during the downswing. (shouldn't really have any, but many people do) So start with the thought process of pulling vs. pushing with your lead side and focus on your 'post-up' through the impact zone. It may stop the auto-triggers of the flip you have and allow your body and mind to develop the proper release Chuck is teaching us.
September 10, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Tracy. Very well said! Thank you for the post.
September 10, 2016
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Donald
Hi, Chuck. Count me in as one of those long time flippers. My biggest challenge is that when I relax my grip so I can "feel the clubhead" I tend to cup my wrist in the backswing. Hence I am always fighting the latter and end up not releasing the club naturally. Also, an added challenge is that my clubheads (Titleist AP's) are very light, supposedly for greater clubhead speed, and it is more difficult to feel the clubhead. Any suggestions?
September 8, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Donal. Use the Winter Golf Training Program Backswing Video to help with the lead wrist cupping going back.
September 9, 2016
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paul
Hi Chuck. This video addresses what I have been working on for a long time. My issue is that I have the "pro release" as you referred to which causes my misses to be lef, often hooking. Would appreciate a follow up video that shows some drills. Making the hands passive as you said seems impossible for me as my brain wants to rotate my arms and hands into impact. Also, if the result is left miss/hook, the brain then wants to hold onto the club and not release. It's a constant struggle....
September 8, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Paul. Glad you liked the video. Take a look at Throw the Club Head at the Ball and You Hit the Golf Ball with Your Legs Video.
September 8, 2016
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Warren
Really like the new beta version, much easier to find videos Thanks
September 6, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Thanks for the compliments Warren.
September 6, 2016

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