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Why is the Right Sided Swing so effective?

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Tour Match-Up: Scotty Scheffler

Scotty Scheffler is one of the best ball strikers on the PGA Tour. In this video Gary explains his essential footwork and how this swing pattern has worked for many players in the past.

Trajectory: Face to Path

Flighting the ball through the same window with all of your clubs is only possible if you have True-Loft at impact. In this video Gary talks about trajectory and the importance of the face-to-path and club-face to body relationship.

Connection and Speed

Drills for connection are often used to help with the feeling of maintaining the radius in the swing. If your body and arms are working correctly you can create more speed with less effort.

Takeaway Speed

Hi Gary, Could you guys comment or do a video on the takeaway speed as it seems every one is different. Thx Jeff

Going Low

Tour Players can make the ball spin without hitting it high. In this video Gary shows how to hit your 60 degree lob wedge low and still spin it.

The Top and Bottom and More Speed

If your top and bottom half is in the correct order and you are coiling, you can swing the shaft faster with the RSS. In this video Gary compares a couple of major winning swings, and explains the different way they generate speed.

Swing Axis and the Ball

If your swing axis is correct you can coil and cover the ball coming down. In this video Gary explains swing axis and how it relates to the ball position in the RSS.

Tournament Go-To Shots

If you practice these RSS go-to shots on the range and learn to work the ball correctly, they will work under pressure and in tournament conditions. In this video Gary talks about what he learnt from practice rounds in majors with Tiger.

Opening the Face

If you set-up with the correct angles it is possible to keep the club-face square your body turn without having to manipulate the club-face with your hands and wrists. In this video Gary explains the correct way of opening the face in the RSS.

The Mirror Drill

It is much easier to fix your impact shape at the start of your swing than in the middle of your motion. In his prime Paul Gow could go through his whole bag without looking at the ball. In this video Gary explains the many benefits of the Mirror Drill.

Radius, Coil and Trajectory

Gary explains the importance of mastering abbreviated swings first and then building them up. RSS Tournament winners, Brad Lamb and Jason Pavese, talk about how they change the trajectory and flight of the ball.

Senior Player Special: Swing the Arms

If you are set-up correctly and your body is coiling you can generate a lot of power with your arm swing. In this video Gary talks about how generate more efficient power with the RSS for senior players.

Indoor Training: RSS Drill Routine

Training your posture and being able to hold it as your arms move is the key to learning and maintaining the Right Sided Swing. In this video Gary runs through the Indoor Drill routine he does everyday to improve his swing.

Hogan's Swing Evolution

Looking at consecutive film of Hogan’s swing on the tee through the years, it looks to me as if his swing from 1950 on wards looks more Right Sided. I think that he may have had his near fatal car accident in 1949. Wondering what your thoughts are regarding my observation ? Regards Clinton

Right Arm Down

Getting the shoulders and arms moving in the right direction early allows the right arm to fold correctly.This position at the top allows you to swing the club down without having to make adjustments to the body posture.

Bunker Masterclass

In this video Gary talks about the fundamentals of bunker technique and demonstrates how to simplify the process of judging distance and trajectory. The secret to bunker technique is in the Body Shape at set-up and the movement of the right arm and club-face.

The Hand Line

It is so important to learn how to hit it straight. The Hand Line concept is one of the most important concepts in the Right Sided Swing. In this video Gary demonstrates a drill that gives instant accuracy and power.

Lead Side Out

It is almost impossible to trap the ball correctly at impact if you start in an inverted position. In this Live Lesson Gary shows how to easily fix all in-out-over swing patterns by fixing the lead side.

Holding Your Positions

Maintaining Posture and Shape going back enables the club and arms to swing down without having to make any compensations with the body in transition in the RSS. In this video Gary talks about training your posture by setting up correctly and holding your positions.

Early Extension and Body Release

If your body goes straight coming down you have to release the club with your hands and wrists. Most people never fix this problem because they don’t fix the cause. In this video Gary talks about extension and the body release and shows how to use the secret properly.

Posture and Path

Getting your posture correct at set-up allows you to swing your arms in the right direction, swing them early coming down and get more speed with the shaft. In this lesson Gary explains extreme importance of posture and path.

Power and Swing Length

Lots of golfers have big long swings that don’t produce any power or consistency. In this video Gary talks about how to generate power with proper sequence, radius and coil.

Modern Teaching Trends

Hi Gary, So many young coaches are teaching people to extend up and rotate on the backswing. This trend is everywhere on social media. It looks very difficult to do. Do you know any decent players that swing like this? Love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks John

Impact Back and Arm Bias

The direction the club swings in and the radius are mostly dictated by the bias of the arms at set-up. In this video Gary explains how his players get their impact and set-up correct with a simple drill.

Flipping it Under

Hi Gary, I really like that flip under wedge shot your players use. Gavin Coles said in one of your videos that the backswing is essentially the same and he just changes the through. Is the radius going though the same for the flip under and the non-flipped chip? Can you talk about the difference and common faults in a bit more detail? Thanks Jerry

Driver Tech and Specs

Hi Gary, I really got a lot out of your video on driver spin and launch angle. What are the main things you are looking at when you choose and adjust a driver to help get these right? My miss high and right. Thanks again! Lincoln

Mastering the Cut-off

Gavin Coles is one of the best at flighting the ball into the wind. Mastering the cut-off shot requires the correct posture and path coming into the ball. In this recent lesson Gary talks about stomping and trapping the ball correctly.

Arm Structure and the Throwing Angle

The Store-up of the club is easier to get of you are in the throwing position. In the lesson Gary explains how the arm structure is created.

Precision Wedges

Euan Walters became one of the best in the world from 30-125 metres. In this seminar video he explains how to practice with intent, how to adjust the flight of the ball and your equipment, and why your wedge should be treated like a precision instrument.

Swing the Handle

The feeling in the golf swing of the speed being created with the head of the club causes major problems for a lot of golfers. In this video Gary explains how Handle Swingers generate speed from the inside-out and achieve superior impact positions.

Drill-Drill-Hit

It is very important to develop a system with your pre-shot routine and hitting that becomes instinctive when you get on the course. In this video Gary talks about doing the work before you hit, so you don’t have to think too much during your swing.

Radius and Power

You can generate a lot of power with the speed of your arms and the shaft. If you coil around a central axis and have your radius correct you can swing your arms faster and further. In this video Gary talks about how to develop more speed without losing accuracy.

The Spine Angle

If your spine angle is correct at set-up and your arms are biased you can just coil around that position. The amount of turn you get is governed by how well you keep you spine angle. In this video Gary explains how to turn correctly in the RSS.

Jan Stephenson: Essential Putting Drills

Drills that ingrain your technique and also simulate tournament pressure can help you become more confident when it matters most. In this video LPGA hall of famer, Jan Stephenson, talks about her pre and post round putting routine. She outlines her essential putting drills.

Maintaining Wrist Angles

Hi Gary
I am new to the RSS and really enjoying all the videos. I have always had trouble manipulating the club in the take-away. I used to take it way inside going back. Can you explain how you initiate the take-away correctly without changing your wrist angles? Thx Geoff

Coming Around at the Ball

Hi Gary, You talk a lot about coming around at the ball and how this creates the straight flight your players have. Can you clarify how and when you come around? Sometimes when I try come around at it on the downswing I feel like I have to extend my arms going through or it goes left? Regards Steve

Range Work and Tournament Prep

Getting solid contact before you play is important. In this video Gary explains what he does with his players on the range before a tournament round. Making things simple will help you take your swing from the range to the course.

Impact and Shaft Speed

Starting at impact and working back can make it easier to get the angle of the wrists correct. Here are a couple of exercises you can do with an impact bag to get more shaft speed and ingrain the RSS power source.

Radius: The RSS Engine

The Body Posture and the Arm Structure take care of where the club goes in the Right Sided Swing. If you get into position early and maintain Radius you can focus on the motion and easily add more speed.

Longer Drivers and More Speed

With the PGA champion playing a 47″ plus driver to gain more distance, what does a longer shaft do to the feel of the swing (flex, kick point, etc.)? Your swing sequence video using a 3m dowel looks like a good drill to prep for the longer driver. Your thoughts?
Thanks.
Jack

Accuracy then Speed

Hitting a flighted wedge consistently is almost impossible without good technique. In this Lesson Gary explains the importance of getting accuracy and trajectory first with some practice techniques to ingrain the concept.

Arms Lead

Players usually get in trouble in the transition when they shift or clear the body early. Having the Arms Lead is only possible if your backswing is coiled and you have Shape.Tiger had this Drill mastered and many of Gary’s players still do it to check they are in the correct position going back.

Driver: Catch-up Vs Leverage Power

Having a stable and square club-face at impact can be difficult to achieve if you are getting your power from catch-up moves. In this video Gary explains how to get more power from Leverage and become more stable under pressure.

Mathew Cort: Shape and Speed

Mathew Cort has completely remodelled his swing and has a string of victories this year. In this video Gary talks about the work he and his coach, Luke Ringrose have done. Mathew talks about coiling and shifting laterally, and the correct lower half movement and transition.

Making a Model

Making a swing model is the first step to understanding your swing and how it needs to feel. Once you have a swing model you can take control of your game and start to own your swing. In this video Gary explains how his players all have a model and how you can build a swing model with a phone and a few simple exercises.

Hitting with the Right Side

Hitting with the Right Side is only possible if you have a strong left side. In this video Gary talks about the order of movement and how maximum speed is generated at impact in the Right Sided Swing.

Peter Fowler: Covering and Trapping

It is more difficult to cover and trap the ball if your shoulders go under early. Better players can still find impact but most often their bad shots can be traced back to the set-up and the first move. Peter Fowler has been one of Australia’s best golfers for over four decades and is still working hard to become more consistent.

Supporting the Shaft

Many Tour Players struggle with over-hinging and getting steep coming down. In the RSS the turn and right arm direction ‘void’ the wrists make it easier to get a shallow the path coming in. Gary works with RSS Champion Jason Pavese, on supporting the shaft at the top of the swing.

Finding Impact: Darren Clarke

Great ball strikers know the feeling of covering the ball and trapping the ball at impact. Finding Impact is much easier when you set-up correctly. Gary talks to European Tour coach Luke Ringrose about some advice he gave at Morocco Champions.

The Right Shoulder Move

Understanding the turn and how the right shoulder moves is crucial in the RSS. In this video Gary talks about the correct turn direction and how to avoid stagnation.

Arm Bias: Apposing Hands

In this video Gary talks about the correct arm structure and recommends a couple of Drills to get the hands positioned correctly at set-up.

Hand Path

Tour Players tend to have trouble with their path when they try to shape the ball the wrong way.
In this lesson Gary talks about hand path.

Driver: Keeping the Shape

Many students struggle to maintain their Shape with the Driver. People tend to move more laterally and increase their Shape coming down in an effort to hit the ball higher and further. In this video Gary talks about the importance of the set-up and keeping the Shape.