Once I Learned This, I Became a Super Long Hitter for Life!

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  @Inmotion70 · 11 months ago · pinned

  Driving the Figure '7' into the ball is the surest way to engage the big powerful muscles of the body and unlock your true distance potential!  I read all your comments and will respond to any good questions you have about this.  Let me know how much distance you pick up!

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  @chipchase3069 · 11 months ago

  I am 78 years old.  I am been watching many videos over the past years regarding the driver and who to get more distance and consistency. I have very good flexibility  This one has been the absolute best for me for consistency.  However, I still have much difficulty with the release. I have watched your videos for the Driver release drills including using the vertical post or using alignment sticks to stop pulling the hands and grip past the release point. That drill with a light grip and loose forearms gives me a pretty good feel for the effortless release.  Your figure 7 method is working very well for me using my body to get to that release position. I don't know what to do with my body, arms, and hands from that point. I don't know how to follow-through. If I stop rotating my body at that point, and pretend there is a post (alignment stick) there, and roll over my forearms, I hook it.  If I pull my the handle through that point, I slice it.  I like watching the female swings you show in slow motion because their swings are very fluid, and at my age I feel like it could be more of a swing model for me instead of trying to emulate male pros. I notice that at impact, the body is still rotating some, and arms and hands are still moving through the follow-through. I don't know if I have explained my problem very well, but I hope it was good enough that you might be able to offer advice.

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  @Dana2o11 · 2 weeks ago

  This is awesome. I’m 67 and hit the ball 230-250. Everything you said resonates in my mind and I realize I can hold off longer and whip it more. I have a mat and net in my garage. I’m practicing this now and hearing more swish. Love it thank you.

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  @markspeeps · 2 weeks ago

  So is it the same swing with the iron too

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• PO

  @ponbox1 · 11 months ago

  Hey Steve, I haven't commented in a while and wanted you to know that I am still enjoying golf more than ever.  I drove the fringe on a 295 risk reward hole last round and had a gap wedge into a short par 5 the round before. I even felt that stretch on one of my drives. It's still a work in progress but I shot my lowest score this year.  77 on a par 72 with 3 doubles on the card. 2 birds which really should have been 3. Really appreciate your coaching!! This is an excellent review of the figure 7 , especially hooking your arm in the front view!!

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  @samking4179 · 11 months ago

  great tip! took it to the practice room today. incredible difference in contact. keep up the good work! very much appreciated!

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  @Richkotite1 · 4 months ago

  I concentrated on keeping the "7" today, and had a really solid day. Some of my best drives in a while. Thank you for this video. Good stuff.

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  @JhKgolf · 2 months ago

  Awesome video, thank you Steve!  You confirmed what I’ve been guessing.  Doing this drill, you can really feel your lead lower body leading the way then the upper body whipping the arms and the club through.  All you gotta do after is fold the lead elbow and finish like you suggested. 👍

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  @cyclone5943 · 4 weeks ago

  I want to tell you I watch most of your videos and you are on point. I am a +2 from black tees. <br>I would say you’re almost the best instructor that I have ever seen except for this. <br>You cannot drag the handle of the driver pass the ball. The outside circle of the driver head has to catch up and pass the handle. If you could do a video on that, oh my God.

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  @FilterYT · 10 months ago

  Nice job Steve, I thought I had discovered this! Ha ha. You did a really nice job explaining. Thanks.

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  @PaddyConran · 11 months ago

  Steve. Excellent. I get it now. Thanks

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  @stephenpistoia1227 · 11 months ago

  Gonna start working on this drill every practice thanks for the great video