Webinar 1: The Core
Webinar 1: The Core

Get to the "core" of the issue in your swing and understand how THE GOAT makes his swing s ...

Webinar 2: Core Power & Putting
Webinar 2: Core Power & Putting

In webinar 2, we discuss the Core Power video and how to grip the club properly so you can ...

Webinar 3 - Compression & Clubface Control
Webinar 3 - Compression & Clubface Control

Control & compression, that's the name of the game in ball striking and when you follow th ...

Webinar 4 - Fascia & Effortless Power
Webinar 4 - Fascia & Effortless Power

This is a webinar I did with the RSA members on how to load the fascial lines. This will h ...

The GOAT Code - Ep 1 - How the Hands & Wrist Create Speed
The GOAT Code - Ep 1 - How the Hands & Wrist Create Speed

Welcome to The GOAT Code Podcast! In this first episode we cover the most important topic ...

The GOAT Code - Ep 2 - How Tour Player Equipment Deals Work
The GOAT Code - Ep 2 - How Tour Player Equipment Deals Work

Have you ever wondered what happens when a golfer makes it through Q School? How the equip ...

The GOAT Code - Ep 3 - 69 yr Old Increases Swing Speed 15 mph in 30 minutes!
The GOAT Code - Ep 3 - 69 yr Old Increases Swing Speed 15 mph in 30 minutes!

Do you think that you're doomed to never swing the golf club over 100 mph. Well, Steve tho ...

Larry's Lesson - Pt 1
Larry's Lesson - Pt 1

The #1 most important thing you have to learn in the golf swing is how to release the club ...

Larry's Lesson Pt 2
Larry's Lesson Pt 2

Larry's Lesson Part 2

Larry's Lesson Day 2 - Part 1
Larry's Lesson Day 2 - Part 1

Starting in Day 2, we begin to work on Larry's body movement to sync up with his hand spee ...

Larry's Lesson Day 2 - Pt 2 - Using the Hackmotion
Larry's Lesson Day 2 - Pt 2 - Using the Hackmotion

Now we begin to use the Hackmotion to make a huge change in Larry's shut faced takeaway an ...

Larry's Lesson - Day 3 - Pt 3 - Swinging w/ Speed
Larry's Lesson - Day 3 - Pt 3 - Swinging w/ Speed

In the final part of the lesson we start getting Larry to pick up his pace to naturally re ...

How to Swing on Plane w/ The GOAT Code
How to Swing on Plane w/ The GOAT Code

Have you been searching for the right feeling to get the club to naturally swing on one pl ...

How the Hips Move in a Throwing Pattern
How the Hips Move in a Throwing Pattern

How the hips move in a throwing pattern in the golf swing.

How to Compress the Ball & Get Shaft Lean Lesson
How to Compress the Ball & Get Shaft Lean Lesson

Do you struggle with casting the club and losing lag? No compression on the ball? This gol ...

Bryan's Journey - Introduction
Bryan's Journey - Introduction

Follow along as Bryan works through The GOAT Code From Start To Finish And Documents The E ...

Bryan's Journey - Trail Hand Putting
Bryan's Journey - Trail Hand Putting

The first submission of Bryan's trail hand putting work. You'll see some practice, the su ...

Winter Golf Training Program - Setup
Winter Golf Training Program - Setup

Our premium golf training program for winter months

Proper Muscle Activation
Proper Muscle Activation

Understanding how to properly activate muscles is critical for producing effortless power ...

Golf Grip Checkpoint Tips
Golf Grip Checkpoint Tips

For years, golf instructors have put band-aids on your golf grip and your golf swing by m ...

Should You Splay Your Feet At Setup
Should You Splay Your Feet At Setup

In a perfect golf setup, should your feet point out or be square to the target? This premi ...

Connect to Your Core - Get in Box
Connect to Your Core - Get in Box

This video gives you a drill to get connected to your core and "in the box." It is imperat ...

Fix Your Setup For More Power
Fix Your Setup For More Power

Did you know that a simple setup change can increase your distance off the tee? In this ...

The Golf Grip and Being Out of the Box
The Golf Grip and Being Out of the Box

Another video to disspell some of the common swing myths. This one deals with the old adag ...

The Gorilla Grip
The Gorilla Grip

Here’s a golf instruction myth about the grip that can’t die soon enough. The myth sta ...

Problems Caused by Poor Ball Position
Problems Caused by Poor Ball Position

Having the ball in the wrong position will not only cost you accuracy, but as this video t ...

How Your Setup is Causing Your Left Arm to Bend
How Your Setup is Causing Your Left Arm to Bend

I bet you've never heard this explanation for why your left arm is bending at the top of y ...

Phase 1 Follow Along
Phase 1 Follow Along

Learn how to practice your golf swing productively and follow along with a pro in this pra ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Phase 2 Follow Along
Phase 2 Follow Along

In Phase 2, you learn how to take your straight shots you learned in Phase 1 and add effor ...

Bonus Challenge 1 - Curving the Ball
Bonus Challenge 1 - Curving the Ball

Bonus Challenge 1 is about learning how to curve the ball in both directions. This challen ...

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 ...

Phase 3 Follow Along
Phase 3 Follow Along

It's in Phase 3 where you will start to really experience power AND control like never bef ...

Bonus Challenge 2 - Trajectory Control
Bonus Challenge 2 - Trajectory Control

Bonus Challenge 2 is where you become the master of your own destiny by learning how to co ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bonus Challenge 3 - 9 Ball Challenge
Bonus Challenge 3 - 9 Ball Challenge

Bonus Challenge 3 is the culmination of all that you have learned. You will learn how to t ...

AXIOM Introduction
AXIOM Introduction

Have you been looking for a wait to learn a tour pro swing through a simple feeling so you ...

The AXIOM Golf Video
The AXIOM Golf Video

What if you could learn a swing just like the tour pros, increase your distance and consis ...

AXIOM and the DEAD Drill
AXIOM and the DEAD Drill

How does the AXIOM work with the DEAD Drill to build a consistent golf swing? Find out how ...

AXIOM Golf Discover Your Natural Rhythm & Tempo
AXIOM Golf Discover Your Natural Rhythm & Tempo

At last, a simple way to have perfect rhythm and tempo on every shot.

Justin Rose AXIOM Force Plate Study
Justin Rose AXIOM Force Plate Study

Want to see proof of the AXIOM in tour pros with irrefutable data? Then look no further th ...

AXIOM in Jessica Korda
AXIOM in Jessica Korda

Top ranked LPGA star Jessica Korda is a wonderful example of power and simplicity as she d ...

AXIOM in Jon Rahm
AXIOM in Jon Rahm

A perfect example of the AXIOM can be seen in tour pro and top ranked Jon Rahm. This compa ...

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
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Intro to Weight Shift in the Golf Swing

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Weight shift in the golf swing is the FIRST thing you must master before worrying about any other movement. Once weight shift is mastered, other things will fall into place.

hey guys Chuck Quinton here founder of rotary swing and I want to welcome you to our new five step program that walks you through the golf swing step by step now I promise you if you follow this sequence and you actually do the drills don't just sit here and watch the videos you're not going to learn through osmosis and listening to me yammer away is not actually going to be how you learn kinesthetically you're going to learn a lot intellectually you're going to your brain is going to get exactly what I'm asking you to do because this stuff is not rocket science me telling you exactly what you're trying to do in the golf swing and understand the physics and biomechanics anatomy you're going to get all that stuff but you need to get up off your rear and start doing the movement if you do the drills and you go through them in the way that your brain actually learns the new movement pattern so go through the neuromechanics learning section you will make huge improvements in your golf swing just like the hundreds of thousands of people I've taught before you online and in person you will make huge changes in your swing and you will be able to hit the ball as well as anybody out there if you follow the system because more tour pros use the rotary swing tour mechanics than all of the other golf swing methodologies combined that's because you have to follow these biomechanics these physics this anatomy or you're either going to get hurt you're not going to hit the ball very far or you're not going to do it very consistently so this stuff is foundational for golf it is the fundamentals of the golf swing that every great ball striker uses in their mechanics and one of these most important things that you're going to start with is weight shift now weight shift may seem kind of innocuous and boring and why are you having me start with weight shift and just doing these simple little drills weight shift does so many things for you in the golf swing as you'll learn as you go through these videos it helps you change the direction of the club it helps give you momentum to get the club moving so your arms and hands can stay relaxed it gives you momentum to move the club so your shoulders can stay relaxed it creates secondary axis tilt which sets the swing plane it gives you more power gives you more leverage it loads muscles there's so many things that weight shift does for you and if you don't shift your weight you will do the exact opposite you'll throw the club away weight shift helps you create lag you'll start to spin your shoulders you'll hurt your back you'll push off the right side all kinds of things happen when you don't shift your weight correctly that are bad things in the golf swing and they're the things that most every single amateur probably 99 of the golfers i've taught over the years who are mid to high level handicap golfers don't shift their weight correctly that's how important this is so this is kind of like eating your veggies at first you're not going to love just working on these weight shift drills but keep doing them even the little ones shifting your weight to the right pushing the ankle down on the ground shifting left pushing the ankle ground lifting doing the frisbee drill all of these drills will help you make huge changes in your swing and it's great because you're not going to have to try and do anything with the golf club you're going to start to find that the golf club will settle naturally you'll create lag naturally you'll start creating a proper swing plane just by shifting your weight correctly so don't skip this just because oh i i weight shift is easy i want to get to the good stuff in the downswing and i want to start releasing the club and creating lag you're going to create lag as a byproduct of shifting your weight correctly you have to work on the fundamentals in the proper sequence and that's why the rst five step system starts with weight shift so don't ignore this take your time going through these videos do the drills at the end of the section and keep doing them until you are very comfortable you've got at least a few thousand reps in of shifting your weight correctly and you will start to make huge changes in your swing but you have to do weight shift first above and beyond all else

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Eric
I played 9 holes after work with some buddies and I shot a 39, could have been better, but nice for a 14 handicap. I went to the range a few days later and got there at closing time so I only had about 20 minutes to hit balls. I couldn't hit a ball well or like I was during the round. After I walked out I went through the RST basics. I was focusing on pushing my right foot/ankle into the ground and pulling my right shoulder behind my head during the golf round, but at the range I had lapsed into an initial weight shift but not increasing teh pressure. As a result my weight started shifting to my lead foot and instead of a nice elbow down position at the top, I got a flying right elbow. Seems like doing a proper weight shift is very critical to getting proper plane and path in the backswing?
May 15, 2021
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Eric. Weight shift will allow you to use momentum correctly to help the backswing. You can still get into a good arm position, but it will be a more manual process to get there vs flowing.
May 17, 2021
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Don
When I weight shift at the onset of my backswing, I feel the loading more in my hamstring than my glute. Is this okay? Or a sign that my knees are too flexed? Thanks
November 2, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Don. The hamstring will activate. But, you may have a touch too much flexion.
November 2, 2020
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Doug
Is there a problem with preloading the right (trail) hip prior to initiating the backswing ( i.e. weight distribution being 20/80 in favor of the trail leg at address) as long as the weight shifts to the lead side during transition? What's the negative of doing this if it is in fact an issue?
September 2, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Doug. It mainly hurts tempo and kinetic sequence. When preloading the backswing it will just be rotation of the upper torso. The legs will tend to get dead and backswing handsy. Take a look at My Golf Backswing Secrets to see how weight makes the first half of the swing pretty simple.
September 2, 2020
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Iraj
Not sure how to navigate the web site. I watch the weight shift intro but then it does not go to the next video and keeps repeating. HELP! Iraj
August 5, 2020
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Michael (Certified RST Instructor)
Hi Iraj. If you go to to the Video Menu and choose DEAD drill learning system Dashboard. That's the place to start. If you haven't seen the "How the brain learns" video it's a must see video. From there you get setup, DEAD drill step 1 - 6 with reference videos for each step. If you submit a review the instructor will also recommend videos specific for you.
August 6, 2020
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gary
I know Chuck doesn't watch, listen, or pay attention to any other instructors out there, but there is a video I would like him to see. Chuck wants us to not only play great, but be safe with our swing mechanics. The video of Sean Clement in his, "Golfers over 40 watch this " brings out a skeleton and shows why it's not safe to resist with your lower body because of the way the vertebrae attach to the spine. He allows his butt to swing inside and says it is much safer and he generates tremendous speed in doing so. Also, the longest tee shot in golf, over 500 yards, was made by a guy who swings like this. I really would like to have Chuck see this video and explain why his way is safer and produces more speed than the way Sean Clement does. Thank you, Gary
July 11, 2020
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Chuck
Hi Gary, we're not trying to literally resist the turn, this is a feeling for most golfers who are way overactive with their lower body, the move I call the "lazy man's turn".
July 11, 2020
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Bob
Ideally, at what part of the backswing should you feel weight shift back to the lead foot? Is halfway back (arm parallel) too soon?
May 20, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Bob. Just before reaching the top. If you start a parallel to the ground it might be a hair too early.
May 21, 2020
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Doug
Ive been "Rotary Swinging" for several years and always come back to weight shift when I'm over-swinging. I find myself just rotating around the right hip with a poor ability to properly load the glutes and quads. With that said, does the backswing begin with a minor hip slide to the right (RH golfer) to start the weight shift with rotation to follow? When I do this, I feel much more loaded and have difficulty over-swinging. Just want to make sure my thought process is correct. TIA.
May 9, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Doug. You technically don't want to slide, but loading/shifting is a great trigger. Take a look at My Golf Backswing Secrets Video.
May 9, 2020
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Gordon
at the top of the backswing where is the weight distribution on my lead foot? Is it a bit more towards the ball of the foot compared to address?
May 6, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Gordon. Yes, it will tend to move a little forward of the ankle joint.
May 7, 2020
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frank
When I do the belly button drill do I shift my weight to my back foot then turn or do I just turn as it looks like in the drill?
February 23, 2020
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Frank. The goal of the belly button drill is to teach rotation without over using the arms. You can add weight shift, or not. But, in a normal takeaway the weight shift will need to be there.
February 24, 2020
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Matthew
Hi Craig, I submitted 2 videos for you to review for day 1 and day 2 drills for the bootcamp. I didn’t see anywhere to submit for your swing review group. I accidentally submitted them under trial arm step 5. Just giving a heads up.
December 9, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Matthew. No worries. I apologize that I won't be able to view them until tomorrow. I left Atlanta at 5AM today to teach in Orlando and do the BootCamp this evening. Just now setting up and getting ready for tonight's session!
December 10, 2019
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Jason
I get that my weight should transfer right and into my heel and glute. When I do this another part of my body naturally wants to compensate for the movement. I'm not sure what the correct compensation should be? My shoulders could start to move, my hips could slide a little (but this removes my axis tilt and I see a slide is wrong), my left knee could bend inward a little etc. If I only press my heel into the ground and load up my glute then my head moves closer to the ground. What is the correct other body part motion to compensate for the weight shift right? Thanks.
September 28, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jason. Typically, with the shift the lead knee can move in slightly to help and you will tend to lose a touch of axis tilt to help maintain hip line. Not a conscious move though with the tilt.
September 29, 2019
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Todd
When transferring weight to the right leg and driving the weight to the heal, do you keep a slight flexion to the right leg or does the leg straighten to full extension?
September 18, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Todd. When shifting into the trail leg it shouldn't have full extension. You must maintain some flexion.
September 18, 2019
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Todd
Thank you!
September 18, 2019
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Andrew
Hi, during the transition when weight shifts to the left, how do i manage my upper body to allow the club path to swing from the inside? I have a tendency to come over the top if I naturally just let my body unwind.
September 1, 2019
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Andrew
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September 1, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Andrew. You must practice lead arm only reps gradually adding the trail back. Take a look at How to Fix Plane and Path and Drill to Learn Inside Path Video.
September 18, 2019
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Tom
weight shift right on back swing. I am a right handed golfer. Presetting the weight on the right leg like Henrik Stenson not making a lateral shift prior to turning seems to make sense , Can one eliminate this move by presetting at set up ?
August 15, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Tom. Ideally, I wouldn't want you to preset the weight. Not only will this delete some momentum and a good swing trigger. But, you may start swaying to feel some weight and/or creating excessive tension to get the arms and hands up.
August 15, 2019
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Greg
How to shift the weight from the top into the down swing continues to be confusing for me. I get that it’s just a change of pressure from the right foot to the left foot and I can feel my weight shift just by doing drills. But I’ve also heard weight shift compared to a pitcher pushing off the back foot and landing on the front foot for power to throw a pitch. I also here about the baseball player that gets weight on the back foot and then strides toward the pitcher to generate leverage and bat speed. Those are both big, athletic moves. Is the weight shift in golf more subtle? I’ve also look at video about stomping the left heel into the ground to start the downswing. I’m just very confused about weight shift and really need help with the sequence. Does the weight shift just happen automatically with a squat (hips back to square) as part of the transition. Thanks
July 23, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Greg. Yes it is more subtle. Due to the stance not being as wide as a batter you don't have to move as far. You are still shifting the width of the pelvis, but it isn't a massive move. As you squat with a little pull from the inner adductors (Which Muscles to Use in the Golf Swing Transition and Preventing Hip Pain) your lead hip should get stacked over your ankle joint properly.
July 23, 2019
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Greg
Thanks Craig - much appreciated!
July 24, 2019
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Larry
New to the site but i am getting confused as it seems that many times when I view a video they refer to another video that I don't know where to find. As an example the closed hip slide video talked about a squat to square but I could not find it in the weight shift section. Thank You
July 12, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Larry. Squat to Square is in the Downswing Section. The best idea when you see a video title you are searching for. Use the search box and use 1 or 2 keywords from the title. It will bring up a list of every video with that word in the title for easy finding.
July 12, 2019
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Nathan
Hello, when I make a proper shoulder turn, the torso and back rotating the arms, would it be correct to say that after the initial takeaway, the Momentum of the rest of the turn shifts the weight properly? Sometimes I feel like if I consciously make an effort to load on the right side I shift too much a sway, but when I turn the shoulders and let the hips open to complete the backswing I don’t and still have the right glute activated to then squat and post. Any insight?
June 8, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Nathan. Some players don't need to active weight shift because it is already an ingrained movement pattern. Rotation won't force weight, but it sounds like when you try to shift you are over doing it because an older pattern already exists there to move weight.
June 9, 2019
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Tony
When you shift your weight to the left (for a right handed golfer), should the hips turn during the weight shift or after the weight shift is completed?
June 5, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Tony. The hips will rotate as you shift. Take a look at Closed Hip Slide Video.
June 6, 2019
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Jonathan
Hello, So when I weight shift back to my left side am I suppose to be flat on my left foot when I complete my rotation? I shift back to left side and I keep ending up on the edge of my left foot.
March 27, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jonathan. Edge at the finish, or impact? If you are aggressive with the post up you may be slightly on the edge of the foot. However, the goal is to be centered as best as possible. I would check to make sure you aren't pushing any with the trail side when coming into impact. This can cause a little slide to the outside of the foot that wouldn't be natural.
March 27, 2019
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Jonathan
It's when I am at finish not impact. As I am weight shifting feels like I am pulling from my left side not my right side. I've been told to stay flat on my left foot at finish and I end up on edge of left foot feels from heel to middle of foot. Hope this helps.
March 27, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jonathan. Sounds like you may be over rotating the hips if there isn't any push. Also, make sure you get anchored to the ground properly in setup. Anchor to the Ground Video. This will help the inner adductors engage to provide stability.
March 27, 2019
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Blake
Hi, Craig - I am getting swing reviews and it is really helping! (Which is why you hear less from me ) Question: to shift my weight mostly to my lead foot, I often feel I have to move my body mass directly over my lead foot - and thus past NJA - or else my weight hangs back on my trail foot. And shifting my weight past NJA hurts my lead hip - I can feel the bones of my lead hip pushing out. Note: (1) I am trying hard not to "bump my hip" but instead to squat to square and then post up (2) I am NOT pushing with my trail foot - I am using the "pull with your lead leg" concept to try to avoid going past NJA (3) My stance width is just two inches outside NJA as recommended. I searched the site for more on this issue but I am stumped. Any advice? And, is there a way I can shoot this question to my instructor, as a follow-up to my last swing review, without it counting as a swing review? (He covered the weight shift in the last review) .
March 23, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Blake. Take a look at Preventing Hip Pain and Closed Hip Slide. I would make sure you are pulling the weight, but also getting enough hip rotation as you shift. You can certainly ask your instructor a question. Post it on the forum under the video/topic you want further help on. In the comments, just ask him directly. Hey "instructor name", .......
March 23, 2019
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Blake
Thanks!!
March 23, 2019
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Ted
For years I have not made good weight transfer and have not been able to improve. I would love to do proper weight transfer, and have been doing your drills (which I think are great) however when I complete my weight transfer, I cannot make good ball contact- either top or shank the ball. This has gone on for awhile- any suggestions?--Thank you, Ted
March 2, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Ted. The top is usually due to lack of weight transfer and increasing your secondary axis tilt too much. The shank is more inline with early extension and lack of release. My suggestion would be to start small with the 9 to 3. Work on maintaining a good fulcrum point, release and stable tush line. From there gradually make the swing longer. Use the Moving the Fulcrum, How to Cure the Shanks and 9 to 3 Drill as your beginning guide.
March 3, 2019
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Jeffrey
Ok, slow start due to holiday etc. So, weight shift...is it a matter of turning? Or is there a slight movement with the hips to the right (backswing) and then to the left (impact/follow through)? Also, what actually starts the backswing? Hips? Core (shoulders)? Does the core move first and thus the shoulders, with the hips following? Or do the hips turn with the core? Thanks!
January 6, 2019
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jeffrey. Take a look at My Golf Backswing Secrets for help on starting the club. Some players already shift their weight naturally and don't have to train the motion. Others need to train a weight shift plus rotation. It depends on what movement patterns you already have pre-existing in the swing. For myself, I don't need to feel weight shift and the rotation of my core will pull the hips in the backswing. Other students need to actively get their trail glute to fire. I would take a look at the Secrets Video I mentioned above, Weight Shift Video Part 2 and How to Swing From the Ground Up. It should clear up your questions.
January 7, 2019
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Harold
How can I receive help via sending a video in?
December 22, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Harold. Visit the help section at the top right of your screen. Plenty of answers there and if you need more help you can contact customer service from the menu. Or, click the Swing Review Tabs --> Get a Review.
December 22, 2018
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Harold
Thank you!
December 22, 2018
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Graham
Hi, I am brand new to the site , I am a UK 12 handicapper who has issues with casting and flipping ( not huge ones but big enough to want to cure them). I have been playing golf for fifty years and have been as low as 8 handicap. I am aware that my immediate biggest challenge is proper weight shift, so I am really happy to see that this is step 1. I am a defector for TSG ( if you know what I mean) over the past two years I have failed to get my release where it needs to be. I like what I see on setup, takeaway and backswing so I think this system will suit me. My question I should I just go for the first video review when I think I am ready (set up etc) to get the ball rolling?
December 19, 2018
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Dean
Hey there Graham. I've been a member here for about five months. When I got started, I just submitted my swing as it was, just to get the ball rolling. Then the instructor can figure out where you need to focus. I was willing to rebuild and I got down to a 6.8 HCP at one point, with a good short game, with the old swing. Just jump in mate as they gift you 5 swing reviews by signing up and reloads are affordable. I can tell you I had a flip and a cast and it's gone after I put in the work. Still not hitting balls but amazing results, especially on the casting and the flip; they are no longer present.
December 19, 2018
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Graham
Thanks Dean, I will go for it..
December 20, 2018
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John
Hi, with weight shift is the spine, neutral or do you actively focus on moving the spine too. So in my mind you either move through the fixed spine or the spine is an integral part of the move. Thanks. John G
December 12, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello John. You shouldn't be actively trying to move the spine. Axis tilt will change slightly going back and through due to the pelvis. But, you don't need to make it happen. The changes are byproducts of your motion with the lower half.
December 13, 2018
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John
thanks Craig, that should help me a lot!!
December 13, 2018
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Tom
Reviewing golf videos between Thanksgiving family dinner and dessert I noticed old videos of Hogan and Snead back swing and noticed they seem to brace the right leg in the back swing maybe a 5/6 degree vs straight leg . Is this a video angle or did they do this intentionally?
November 22, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Tom. Good catch. They were making sure to load the trail glute, but also not slide. Take a look at Weight Shift Video Part 2 and Load Right Leg Video.
November 23, 2018
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James
Ok so I'm not very bright, I want to do the weight shift drills. Where are the videos?
November 9, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello James. We have tons of weight shift drills. It would be hard to list them all here. Go to the Video Menu Tab -- Click RST 5 Step and Scroll down to Step 1 - Weight Shift Section. You will see a lot there.
November 9, 2018
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James
Thanks Craig. It's starting to make sense now.
November 11, 2018
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David
In continuation of my below comment- I don't want to be thinking about to much when I play but I don't want to engrain old bad habits.
November 3, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. When playing you can't have 17 thoughts. Limit it to 1 or 2 goals to achieve while playing.
November 3, 2018
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David
After my first swing review I know what I need to work on the most. Weight shift and rotation. I want to work on it the right way with no club. What is the general advice for going out to play? Just work on the areas you are working on? Or should I watch all the videos and have an idea of the other moves so I don't keep engraining other bad habits?
November 3, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. Ideally, play will be limited during the initial phases of training. But, when you do play. Keep hyper focus on the goal of achieving the move and not the shot. For Ex: Weight Transfer. You accomplished the mission over the ball if you transferred weight properly versus quality of shot.
November 3, 2018
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Gary
I am still struggling with weight shift and decided to go back and work on it before I go back to the golf course. Q: what, in your opinion, are the most helpful four five WS videos to study? What are the best, in your opinion, WS drills to practice? Thanks,
September 6, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Gary. Step 1 - Weight Shift, Weight Shift Sweep Drills, RST Tempo Drill and How to Swing from the Ground Up.
September 6, 2018
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Gary
Craig: "How to Swing from the Ground Up" is a game changer! I wish I had seen it as my first video on the site. Can you recommend videos that take up where this one left off, that is, the club has dropped down, proceeding to release and follow through? Do I go to release? Or, is there a step before that such as moving the club forward with the lead arm? Thanks,
September 10, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Gary. Take a look at Play the Best Golf of Your Life in 6 Weeks Video 2, 3, 4, of 6. They will discuss tension, release and how to proceed after the shift.
September 10, 2018
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stephen
Super Simple Weight Shift Drill to Improve Quickly--In this drill Chuck says to lift your heels. In other drills he cautions to leave the left foot on h ground--do not lift he heel- in the downswing. explain the conflict.
August 30, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Stephen. This drill is to get the flow of moving weight. A lot of players use the lifting of the heels to help exaggerate and start to ascertain the feeling of moving to trail and back to lead. Ideally, when you start swinging in normal scenarios you want the feet stable and not lifted.
August 30, 2018
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Navid
Hello. Can you please tell me when do you actually post up on the lead leg and straighten it out? Initially you start by transferring weight to left heel and "squatting," correct? At what point do you actually straighten the leg? Thanks
August 27, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Navid. Right after the squat. Once, you shift into the lead leg and settle into your squat. You will begin positing up to trigger the release and pull leverage from the ground. Take a look at Step 2 - Core Rotation and You Hit the Golf Ball with Your Legs.
August 27, 2018
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John
In all of the drills I do for each phase of the swing things work well until I try to do a full swing. One issue is at full speed I often cannot diagnose faults. Second, in the full swing I seem unable, especially with longer clubs, to keep myself from lapsing back into starting the downswing with my arms or shoulders. Said another way I seem unable to start the downswing with weight transfer. Can you give me some suggestions on how to overcome this problem short of seeing a shrink?
August 15, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello John. For full swing, try the RST Tempo Drill Video to get the lower body motion combined with the feel of Keep the Rear Shoulder Back Video. A side note would be can you do it in a 9 to 3? Because I would start there if you really struggle with shifting first and passive upper half.
August 15, 2018
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Edward
Hi can I ask a question which i think relates to weight shift, as follows: I seem to get additional axis tilt in my downswing. If this is correct, it leads me to hitting ground before ball, so I am wondering the following: a) is additional axis tilt in downswing correct (it seems to be correct from what Chuck says in this video) and b) if it is, what counteracts it? Is it weight shift of the whole body toward the target pre impact (i.e. shift whole body further to target than it was at address), or is it holding lag or is it posting up? Or all three? Sorry for long winded questions, but any guidance would really help me to visualise how I should aim to correct this. Ed
August 7, 2018
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Tyler (Certified RST Instructor)
If you are getting too much secondary axis tilt, there are two key things you should check. Make sure your stance width is 2 inches outside of NJA. If your stance is too wide, your lower body can make that weight shift but your head will hang back. Once you check that, and you still have too much secondary axist tilt, chances are good that you are pushing hard from the trail leg. This causes your hip to slide past NJA, resulting in too much secondary axis tilt. You want your shoulder, hip and ankle joints to be stacked on top of each other at impact
August 7, 2018
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Edward
Thanks Tyler - a follow up if I may... If I am stacked at impact does that mean I have removed the secondary axis tilt I had at address - or is that overcomplicating things? i.e. I guess what I am asking is whether the stack at impact is more of a feeling and in fact there is a bit of a c shape at impact on the lead side of the body? There looks like there is in the still shots of chuck at impact?
August 8, 2018
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Tyler (Certified RST Instructor)
There will be secondary axis tilt, this is what shallows out your swing plane. The secondary axis tilt comes from you shifting your weight, while keeping your head centered. The stacking simply comes from your left shoulder not flying open (notice chuck's stays low), proper stance width, and proper weight shift.
August 8, 2018
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Edward
thanks!
August 9, 2018
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Michael
Hi Mike here. Just got the course and I am already thrilled at the results. I would like to comment on the weight shift. I have found that posting up on the left leg including straightening the leg really makes the weight shift easy and squares the club face at Impact automatically. By the way just by the proper setup I have improved my swing dramatically but the weight shift adds speed and simplicity and beauty. I cannot believe it! Your course is fabulous and I will it pass it on to my grandkids. Thank you.
June 30, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. Awesome. And, your notes are spot on. The posting will trigger the release and allowing the squaring automatically.
June 30, 2018
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Michael
Thanks Craig. Another revelation to me is the concept of the rectangle and square representing the role of the shoulders and the core. It really worked for me especially on the short game keeping the shoulders quiet and initiating the swing with the square. I cannot believe the crispness of the shots which I never experienced before. Learned more in one day than in my whole life.
June 30, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. Love to hear that you are learning. We like to think of ourselves as the higher learning of golf education.
June 30, 2018
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Doug
When I set up with axis tilt, I have found the majority of my weight is already on the right side due to my head position being behind the ball (I’m a right handed golfer). Due to this, I don’t “feel” that I can shift my weight to the right to start the swing. This leads to a long swing bc I cannot load properly. Please advise. TIA.
June 23, 2018
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Howard (Certified RST Instructor)
Good morning Doug. Check out the "Hip Bump / Axis Tilt" video. Your head should stay still as you drop your right shoulder and bump your hips slightly toward the target. This will help you even out the weight distribution in your feet at address while achieving the proper amount of axis tilt.
June 23, 2018
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Doug
Thank you for your reply. In reading other comments below, it appears the weight shift should initiate the backswing PRIOR to shoulder turn/rotation, instead of the two being "sync'ed up". If this is the case, would Henrik Stenson be a good example of this?
June 23, 2018
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Howard (Certified RST Instructor)
He takes it to the extreme, no question, we wouldn't really advocate making such a seemingly disconnected move. Chuck did a video about Henrik's backswing moves recently, take a look and read the comments as well.
June 23, 2018
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Robert
I have the premium package. Step One is the weight shift. I listen to and see Chuck's video intro. He talks about doing the drills and watching the weight shift videos, but I can't find them. Where are they?
June 22, 2018
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Howard (Certified RST Instructor)
Good afternoon Robert. If you're watching a video, you should be able to scroll down to 'show more' and see additional videos relating to whatever topic you're on. Also, you can go to the RST 5 Step Dashboard and see all the videos for each section. The subsections you will see here include 'RST Drills.'
June 23, 2018
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Lawrence
Hi-in the backswing do you first shift weight to the right and then start the shoulder blade glide?- or is it simultaneous? or do i first start the shoulder glide? I find the shoulder glide a great way for me to initiate the swing but shifting my weight to right is a bit more of challenge.Thx Lawrence
June 5, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Lawrence. We prefer shifting and then starting trail shoulder glide. However, if you have a tendency to shift weight already in the takeaway. Solely pulling may feel better to you because of an already ingrained movement pattern of moving weight during the first quarter of the swing.
June 5, 2018
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Dan
Craig... just curious about a certain feeling related to active vs passive weight shift. Do you shift your weight, or as I believe Bob Toski once said, does your weight shift? I was wondering if with proper shoulder blade glide, will your weight shift automatically in the back swing?
April 26, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Dan. The shoulder blade glide will activate the pull on the trail hip to facilitate rotation. Some players have older motor patterns already ingrained and don't need to actively think about shifting much of their weight in the backswing.
April 26, 2018
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Michael
How do you combine weight shift and posting up in the downswing into the one move? Thank you Michael
April 13, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. Step 2 - Core Rotation Video.
April 13, 2018
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Dennis
Like the site I will be uploading another review tthis evening . I’ve completed 1700 weight shift reps. Harder then I thought . I asked my current teacher to take a look and she said my weight shift is improving . However she would like me to continue with 2 hands on the club . She said using just my lead arm ( as pictured in drill ) “ my club is not in the right position and I tend to let the club to go across my body in the release . Your thoughts please ? Thanks Dennis
April 6, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Dennis. Both arms/hands do have role in the swing. However, the trail hand for most players tends to over dominate the lead hand. I would stick with the lead for right now. The optimal thing to do would be to upload your lead arm only drill to your instructor and have him check out your positioning.
April 6, 2018
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michael
do the non- driving range- mirror/bag drills daily.... wish when i come back to the web site, that there would be a video history access of what i have been recently or lastly for that matter, watching- so i wouldn't have to go hunting for a recent video i have been viewing. gets old trying to locate.... between I-Phone, Surface & desk top PC where the recent viewing history videos can be accessed, Thx
March 24, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. Thanks for the suggestion. I will relay it to the team.
March 24, 2018
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pete
Hi chuck, I am 70 and am now 12 days after having 3 of my lumbar vertebra fused. I won't be allowed to swing a club until mid May. I suppose ill have every video to memory by then. Have watched most already. Really enjoy your swing philosophy. It makes such obvious common sense. I was begining to make great progress when my surgery came along. Keep up the great work!
February 28, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Pete. Sorry to hear about fusion. Good news. We will still be able to build a great swing and keep you away from more lumbar issues. Thanks for the post about our content. Check back in with us when you get back to work. Start first with Setup and Weight Shift. Clean up the body before worrying about the club.
March 1, 2018
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James
Should one do all the drills, 3000 reps each from Step 1 to Step 5 before taking the practice to the course and hitting balls?
January 11, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello James. Ideally, you would shy away from too many ball strikes working through the program. However, you need to challenge yourself to know what needs more reps or further clean up. Once you get to Step 4 and 5 you can slowly add a few ball reps coupled with some video work. Therefore, you can check and see what may need a little maintenance.
January 11, 2018
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Richard
Is there a downside to going through the reps in less days? For example if I want to do 200 a day for 15 days instead of taking a month. Dies the brain and kinesthetic learning work better spreading out over a longer time frame?
January 7, 2018
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Richard. The brain may tire with more reps. Leading to less quality work. But, if you can maintain the same quality of reps. No reason you can't do 200 in a practice session.
January 7, 2018
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Richard
Just went through intro and setup. I am going to work on setup for a month as recommended but can I start weight shift module? Want to stack the movements the right way and am willing to be patient.
December 26, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Richard. If you are proficient at setup and can do it on command (without thought). You may stack a weight component.
December 26, 2017
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Richard
Thanks. I’ll stay on setup for a while
December 26, 2017
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David
When i practice weight shift i seem to loose my axis tilt as my pelvis sways backwards to get the weight shift, any advice, thanks, David
October 11, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. Take a look at How to Fix Reverse Pivot and Weight Shift Part 2 Video.
October 11, 2017
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JOEL
Chuck, is lower back pain pretty common? I find myself wondering how the pros do this day after day. I get pain in the lower back, left side - the side to which I shift my weight as a right-handed golfer. Admittedly, I hit a LOT of golfballs this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday. Also, I was fitted at a shop for heavy shafts, as they seemed to be the best option for my swing. I'm wondering if I'm doing something in the swing, maybe arching it too much and losing my posture at impact. Thanks, Joel
September 19, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Joel. Is lower back pain very common in golf? Absolutely. Most players make so many compensations in their swing that back issues are inevitable. However, following the RST method is proper form it will keep you from having pain. (The only reason I can still swing). I would suggest a swing review with detailed notes telling you instructor about your pain. Sounds like a mechanical issue.
September 21, 2017
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JOEL
Ok thanks!
September 21, 2017
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Christian
Can't seem to remember how I enter my reps. Can you give me a quick reminder?
September 15, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Christian. The rep tracker is located in the 5 Step System - Drill Only Videos.
September 15, 2017
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David
Where is the proper weight shift demonstrated?
August 26, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. This is the introductory video. We have tons of videos that demonstrate weight shift. Step 1, Step 2, Weight Shift Part 1-3, Weight Shift Sweep Drills, etc. Are just a few for starters you can put in the search box.
August 26, 2017
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Martyn
I have seen a video of Chuck in the gym doing weight shift drills/exercises but can't find it. Can you point me to it please?
August 20, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Martyn. The RSA Core Video is the one I believe you are referring too. Or, the Winter Golf Training Program.
August 21, 2017
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Eugene
I have done the first two steps and now am finding that with my driver especially that I tend to "hook" the balls, the irons are not as affected as much. Is this normal at this part of the five step system?
August 15, 2017
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Chuck
No, certainly not, so it's clear that's some other factors at play here. Have you done a swing review so we can see what else is going on?
August 17, 2017
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Z
I'm having some trouble with the weight shift and being able to tell when I'm in neutral joint alignment. I was previously taught that you cannot transfer too much weight and because of this I get my left hip way out in front of my foot at impact. This leads to a big draw swing with no power or block city. So how can I tell that my hip is in the correct spot?
July 19, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Z. You need to use a mirror and/or camera to help check the positions. In the meantime, also check out Preventing Hip Pain Video.
July 19, 2017
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David
Video would be better if weight shift,drills demonstrated in video
July 10, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. This is the introductory video talking more about what weight shift is and the importance versus an exact drill. We have tons of drill videos relating to weight shift. I would be happy to point you in the right direction if you have a question.
July 10, 2017
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Wayne
This might not even be a good question, but is there an exact proper time or time window in the swing when weight transfer to the left (and/or right) should be made? Is there a drill that teaches that? I am very surprised to find that I can do the drill(s) quite well but really struggle incorporating them into my full swing on the course.
June 19, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Wayne. Most players have the tendency to start the transition slightly before they complete the backswing. Take a look at Start the Downswing Before Completing the Backswing.
June 19, 2017
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Ms Terry
Hi Craig TyVM - Where is the video Using the wrist in the Golf swing. - sorry I can't seem to locate it. Best Terry
June 10, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Terry. Using the Wrists in the Golf Swing. Here is the link: https://rotaryswing.com/golf-instruction-videos/full-swing-advanced/introduction/using-the-wrists-effectively-and-efficiently
June 10, 2017
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Ms Terry
What is the best video to learn how to hinge the wrists in the backswing. I tend to have very still wrists. Best Terry
June 9, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Terry. Perfecting Your Golf Impact 4 of 4 in the Bonus Series and understanding proper wrist set/hinge with the Using the Wrist in Golf Swing Video.
June 9, 2017
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Bennie
Where do you feel the pressure in your foot when you shift your weight in the back swing? The outside heel ? The inside ball of the foot? The inside heel of the foot? ( right hand golfer )
May 25, 2017
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Hi Bennie, You should be feeling the pressure under the ankle/heel. Never let the weight work to the outside part of the foot. Trying to focus it to the inside of the ankle/heel is perfect. Hope that helps.
May 25, 2017
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james c
how to fade your golf shots
May 15, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello James. Take a look at the 9 Days to Amazing Ball Striking Section.
May 15, 2017
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mark
sometimes when i shift my weight to the left my weight falls back on to my right foot losing my balance what am i doing wrong?
May 4, 2017
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Chris (Certified RST Instructor)
Hi Mark, you could be dealing with several issues. The most common ones we see are...pulling your arms down too fast from the top, which causes your upper body to hang back in transition and makes it hard for you to transfer your weight. Use the video "starting the downswing before the backswing is complete" along with "fixing weight transfer" and this should help you use less arms to start your downswing. Hope that helps.
May 4, 2017
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mark
Thank you
May 5, 2017
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Ron
I found that I have been able to create significantly more lag (25 degrees) with the proper weight shift. So much so that I am hitting easy 7 iron 145 yards. Literally feels like half swing. The problem is when I try to get more typical distance (e.g. 165 yards) I expend a lot more effort, lose my lag, and as a result only hit the ball about 5-10 yards further, 150-155 yards. How can I speed up the swing and keep the lag I get from the proper weight shift and easy swing?
April 28, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Ron. Sadly, it will take practice. I would start with the 9 to 3 Lag Building Drills to own the smaller movement and then gradually move up to a fuller move ala Step 4 and the Frisbee Drill.
April 28, 2017
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Allen
Do you have any suggestions on how to focus on posting up on the left leg? and timing of that move.
April 11, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Allen. Take a look at Step 2 - Core Rotation and You Hit the Golf Ball with Your Legs.
April 12, 2017
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Rich
As I work on weight shift training, and then the rest of the steps, can I go out and still play golf, doing the best I can on the weight shift and then I will be better there but still using whatever other habits I have? In other words, can I keep playing as I learn?
March 31, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Rich. Ideally, golf would be set aside during training. However, I know when players get time off (which can be few and far between) that they want to play a few holes. It won't destroy a rebuild. Just try to keep playing at a minimum during the change. And, if you do play. Try to incorporate some of the changes in the practice swing to not lose all the new feels.
April 1, 2017
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jerry
I have always struggled with weight shift. Today at the driving range I experimented with putting 80/85 percent of my weight on my right side at address. In this pre-loaded position I was able to make a big shoulder turn and easily transfer my weight to the left side. I was making excellent ball contact with the distance and ball flight I wanted. Is this an 'ok' technique to use or am I setting myself up for failure down the road?
March 29, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jerry. Take a look at my post to John below. I want you to play well, but it would be hard to recommend the preset position.
March 29, 2017
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John
Is there anything wrong with simply setting up with your weight set on your inside right foot ready to launch rather than having to transfer as part of one movement? I've tried that feel (without a ball) and doesn't seem too bad; whats your take? Cheers John Birkett
March 29, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello John. If you preset the weight you will lose a little bit of the feel of momentum to help make a proper backswing. Also, weight shift and the changing of direction really helps to shallow the club and increase lag. You may Anchor to the Ground (Anchor to the Ground Video). But, I would be cautious of presetting the weight. Take a look at My Golf Backswing Secrets Video as another reason why feeling weight shift helps.
March 29, 2017
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Gerald
Chuck, How do you do weight shift and prevent your head from moving backward on the shift back and forward on the shift foreward? A moving head is a disaster in the golf swing isn't it?
January 29, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Gerald. The head will move in the golf swing. You are correct that a moving head can be a disaster, but that's only if it is excessive. It will tend to move about a inch going back and an inch or two coming through. If the head stays perfectly stable it will be hard to shift the weight properly. Head movement due to proper weight shift is fine. Head movement due to push or poor rotation is bad.
January 29, 2017
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Gerald
Thanks Craig, I have some work to do to get it down to an inch or two of movement, as now I'm at nearly a foot! Guess I'll have to concentrate on trying to keep it steady in hopes of getting it down to an inch or 2. Thanks for your help and encouragement. PS: It would be nice if one of the videos would do something like put an elipse on the head of someone doing a great swing to illustrate how the head stays so steady in the swing sequence, and in what directions it moves during the entire swing. Hoping to see it sometime in the future. Also, consider doing this "telltale" definitive marking with the hips as well so we can all see where a great swing is supposed to be. Great stuff. Keep it up! Jerry
January 29, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Jerry. Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate the positive post of the site and content. 2 things: 1) Push vs Pull - Don't push back with lead side (Head Moving off the Ball Video and Pushing vs. Pulling Video "Swing - not Putting"). 2) Weight Shift Video Part 2 to maintain hip line.
January 29, 2017
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Robert
Moving through the 5-Step program, is there a recommended number of reps for the drills within each step before moving on to the next?
January 20, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Robert. The goal is at least 100 perfect reps in a practice session. After about 1000 you should be pretty proficient at the move to stack some more pieces. But, ideally 3000-5000 you would have it mastered and completed the motor pattern change.
January 20, 2017
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Michael
I am confused by two rotary teaching issues: (1) CQ says that everyone, no matter what age, can get a 90 degree (full) shoulder turn on the backswing (my age is 68) by turning the hips more if necessary but, (2) we are also told to keep the right knee flexed and facing forward. I find it impossible to achieve the (1) while doing (2) i.e. without straightening my right knee. I would love your advice please. Michael
January 16, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Michael. You want to maintain as much trail knee flex as possible. If you have to allow for a little straightening to let the hips rotate to reach the full turn. As long as the glute is engaged. It shouldn't be a deal breaker. Also, you might need to splay the trail foot a hair if its for flexibility reasons with the lower half.
January 18, 2017
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David
When i move my weight at the start of the backswing i think i loose my axis tilt, my hips want to move back as well. How do i stop this? Thanks
January 13, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. If you are losing you tilt you are just bumping the hip and not shifting properly. Take a look at the Weight Shift Video Part 2.
January 14, 2017
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Hugh
Where is the next video after intro to weight shift?
January 8, 2017
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Hugh. Start with Step 1 - Weight Shift and Weight Shift Part 1 - 3 Video.
January 8, 2017
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David
How do i stop my hips wanting to go with the weight shift on the backswing? I feel i start with good axis tilt but lose it on the backswing.
November 14, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello David. It is okay to allow for hip rotation. You don't want excessive rotation, but a little is perfectly fine.
November 15, 2016
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Leslie John
Hello gents, I can transfer my weight two ways; as Chuck showing in the video, or by gently kick-in my right knee, which is also suggested as means to flatten the swing, particularly for irons, not to take deep divots. For the driver I would guess the former is better? Could I get a heads up on this please?
October 25, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello Leslie. More the former due to the desire for maximum involvement of the big muscles and building some torque.
October 25, 2016
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Curt
Just had my initial swing video review done by Stephen Maes, which is very helpful. But, I am concerned about jumping into this change the way I would like to when I have a lot of golf, including a couple of tournaments, in October. Does it make sense to review the learning videos and the overview videos to get familiar, but postpone jumping in until I'm through with these tournaments. From what I've viewed and drilled a bit, I don't see how I can easily integrate this into my golf game. Going to get worse before better! That's ok, but not sure now is the time.
September 30, 2016
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Steven (Certified RST Instructor)
Hey Curt-(Steven ). That would be up to you! If you have some tournaments coming up you can either start to SLOWLY drill the weight shift during your practice time or if you would feel more comfortable waiting till after your tournaments you can do that also. But yes at least check out the intro videos and overview videos to get an understanding. The best advice I can give for your upcoming tournaments is short game, short game and more short game practice! Mainly putting.
September 30, 2016
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Curt
Good advice. I will continue to work on my setup drills...I think that has already aware of issues I had, and it won't work against my current swing. I will review the short game videos as well. Looking forward to getting into the swing change. Thanks.
September 30, 2016
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Steven (Certified RST Instructor)
Let us know if you have any questions! Good Luck
September 30, 2016
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John
Where are the drills?
September 15, 2016
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Craig (Certified RST Instructor)
Hello John. If you click "Show More" on the left side of your page under the video list. Under the 5 Step Category you will see Step 1 - Weight Shift.
September 15, 2016

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