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  1. When I tried to maintain a flat left wrist at the top of the backswing
    while having a strong grip, I actually lost some distance because I can’t
    seem to get maximum left wrist cock. It didn’t feel natural. Thanks for
    this video. It shows I can cup my left wrist a little bit for maximum lag.?

  2. Herman, where’s part 2? I am a fairly strong left wrist golfer but have
    been making my right more neutral. I have it where you say to be up top,
    but the video cuts off. need help getting the lag and impact position. I
    can compress the ball and make it fly but I have to concentrate lunging my
    wrists towards end of swing which I know isn’t right. please help me find
    part two. you have the outside video but that’s if you have the neutral
    grip. thanks!!

  3. I fall into the lack flexibility need distance group. I tried the strong
    left hand neutral right hand grip with medium pressure both hands and
    cupped left wrist to get some angle at the top. I tried to pop the left
    wrist into a bowed position at the bottom, didn’t work too well. Can you
    elaborate on how you “let it rip”?

  4. Herman, i really like the idea of @push the butt of the club out on the
    back swing.” I would love to hear your opionion on the use of pronation and
    supination of the hands. I live in Cary and plan on seeing you soon. Grey
    B. is a freind that suggested i see you for a tune up.

  5. 1) To avoid the hook, try to hold the wrist hinge longer in downswing. If
    hands get past the ball before uncocking the wrists the hook should be
    reduced. Obviously you can always weaken the grip if none of this helps. 2)
    I still want to be “swinging” the club into a hinged position so it has a
    smooth flow to it. Forcefully pushing out to make the wrists set may defeat
    the purpose with too much tension. If you can have a firm left arm with
    “oily” wrists, you’ve got it.

  6. Herman, excellent video. Your ideas of “falling” into left side and getting
    elbow in front of hip have been very helpful. Also lag concept very good.
    How do i stop my shoulders from opening too fast?

  7. Clubface is king, no two ways about it. Trackman data shows maybe 85%
    influence on ultimate direction from face. It is entirely possible for
    instance to swing in-to-out (toward right field) with face closed and have
    the ball start left of target and keep hooking. Too much to explain here
    but I might put it in a video sometime. Thanks. Herman

  8. I’m putting link to Part 2 is in the video description. Title is
    “transition in golf swing – part 2 of speed, power, distance”

  9. Herman your videos are great. I am a 50-year old beginner and have been
    working on incorporating your right hand grip and position (holding “tray
    of dishes”) at top of backswing, and increasing lag, all these things, and
    it seemed to improve my consistency and power at the driving range. Long
    way to go but improving…thanks a lot and keep it up.

  10. Herman, love your videos! Can not afford live lessons with an instructor so
    I use your videos and a few others to improve my game. Two questions: 1. I
    changed my grip to a stronger grip as you instructed for added distance. It
    works! but all my shots are hooking my driver especially. 2. When you push
    the butt end out for more hinge on the back swing how much tension should
    there be in your arms and wrists. Thanks for helping a struggling duffer
    from Texas ; )

  11. @cousinjuniorsamples High hands typically make it easier to coordinate the
    movement of the club, swing plane, etc for more consistent straight shots
    but might inhibit some of the wrist action that creates distance. I’m
    generally ok with high hands for most players if they think it’s
    comfortable.

  12. Those distances and scores suggest to me you are doing pretty well. I might
    leave it alone and keep working on course management and honing your
    playing skills. If you feel like you can’t get any better because a certain
    shot pattern is holding you back, then I would address it. But as I already
    said, sounds like you’re doing pretty well so far. Keep it going and good
    luck. – Herman

  13. Herman, do you have a video on understanding ball flight? There seems to be
    two theory’s out there on the net. You seem to know what your talking
    about. Is it “clubface is king” or “path” that determines initial
    direction?

  14. Another excellent video Herman. Can’t wait to try to give a few of the
    ideas you mentioned a go. I tell everyone my coach says this…or
    that…They ask..”who is your coach?” I tell them Herman Williams! I live
    in California 🙂

  15. Informed by Ben Doyle and his successors, I am a mediocre golfer who has
    been trying to find lag for years. While the golfing machine people have
    convincing concepts, I find finding them elusive. This series is the first
    one that actually got me to hit shots with lag and energy. It shows me how
    to grip, load the club, transition, and deliver. It actually works though I
    need to make it more familiar. Thank you.

  16. Hey Herman ! I’m 16 y/o and I tried hitting and changing my swing into a
    lag , but what i noticed is that i cast a lot , but im still able to hit
    300 + yards every drive . I hit farther then most average Teens , and shoot
    in low 70’s . Should i change my swing or keep it the way it is ?

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