I never really contemplated it before, because when I released the “MCS – Short Game” video back in 2016, I had already produced and released several MCS Golf Swing video.
Re-watching “Short Game” however and receiving feedback from recent viewers, I was struck by the realization that it is the starting point for learning and performing the MCS swing motion.
It makes sense, because as I stated in the video, the MCS full swing motion is just a longer version of the putting and chipping, then the lob swings.
In fact, if you have the short game video and any of the full swing videos and you’re struggling with the pivot aspect of the swing, I would strongly recommend WAX Nation to have another watch of the short game and follow along as I demonstrate how to set up:
… and take you from the chip shot to the pitch, and then the lob and bunker swings.
If you don’t have any of the MCS Golf Swing videos, I would strongly suggest getting the “MCS – Short Game” video download to serve as an excellent primer from which to transition to the full swing video when I have completed it.
The most important facet of the golf swing, believe it or not, is the setup for whichever shot you are going to take.
MCS Lob Swing Motion
Without the proper setup, you are adrift at sea before even starting your engines, and as daunting as it is to many people to try to learn a mechanically-correct golf swing, there is an easier way to do it, and it used to be taught in the old days of the Classic Golf Swing.
That way is to work from the green back to the tee – which means, a fundamentally sound short game technique serves as an excellent base upon which to build the full swing, especially if you are newish to WAX Golf and don’t have any full swing videos.
I’m working on remedying that second aspect with a revision of my former MCS videos into one basic and much simpler (I hope) way to learn the full swing, but I think the old way, green to tee, is probably the best way to get going with a swing model.
Work continues on the full swing video!
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Absolutely, starting with short game also seems to strongly fight the urge to “smash the ball” at any cost which becomes such a barrier to proper mechanics
This too. And using only a 56 teaches you finesse and creativity
Agreed – see my response to Kaushal just now.
Excellent point, Kaushal – I think it may have something to do with the feel of the clubs. The shortest clubs, wedges, feel heavier and so there is a feeling of swinging smoothly and effortlessly with them. As the clubs get longer, they “feel” lighter, and the longer the clubs, the more impulse there is to snatch them away on the back pivot. Great observation. 🙂
100%, also love the immediate, close up spin & flight feedback when practicing chips with a lob wedge
That as well! 🙂
This is something I found when my treatment ended late (november) 2023. As I was trying to get my game on track after interruptions, I found the ability of my chipping and pitching made me more confident and better with the longer clubs.
Does any part of the short game require hip turn/pivoting? How does one differentiate needing a hip turn, if at all, on a 75 yard shot vs a greenside chip? Thanks either way.
Absolutely, Michael. There’s no exact measurement because everyone is different but the longer the swing, the more hip pivot occurs. 👍🏼
reminds me of form shooting in basketball -> free throws with knees but no jump -> threes
if you nail the lower body energy transfer, you can be the Steph curry of golf 😭
A lesson I learned playing basketball in high school!
I think that’s why I love golf so much – I can dedicate all my time to shot making without worrying about team & positional play