Member Videos Guide — Max Distance Golf

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Key Concepts

Instructional Swing Series

Drills

Key Concepts Attack Angle Ball Speed Launch Angle Smash Factor Ball Spin Efficiency

The Setup
Proper Tee Height
Stance Width
Proper Arm Angle
Weight Distribution Spine Angle
Grip

Impact
Breaking of Wrists
Shoulder Angle
Attack Angle

The Backswing
Weight Distribution
Hand Positioning
Head Positioning
Weight Shift Creating Width
Wrist Hinge
Lengthening Swing

Creating Lag
Importance of Lag
How to Create Lag

The Downswing
Step-by-Step Checkpoints
Sequencing
Relaxed vs. Hard Swing

The Follow Through
Club Path After Impact
Arm & Hand Rotation
Club Path and Finish

Drills Club Across Shoulders Ball Dot Drill Woosh Drill

The Key Components of Distance

In this series of videos, Matt Hanger discusses the Key Factors that determine how far you hit the ball.

The 3 Possible Attack Angles - Matt explains the 3 different types of attack angles.

The How to Create Maximum Ball Speed off the Club Face Matt explains ball speed and shows where the true "sweet spot" is located on the club face. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save

Launch Angle Explained
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Matt explains how launch angle is determined.

Smash Factor Explained
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Matt explains the concept of "Smash Factor".

Impact of Ball Spin on Distance
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Matt explains why ball spin is one of the most critical factors contributing to a player's distance off the tee.

The Importance of Efficiency
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Matt talks about how efficiency, not club head speed, is the most important factor in hitting the ball further and shows how to achieve better efficiency.

Instructional Swing Series

In this series of videos, Matt Hanger provides step-by-step instruction (from setup to follow through) on how to create the optimal swing for generating maximum distance.

The Setup

Introduction to the Setup Matt introduces the setup and it's importance to hitting the ball far.

Proper Tee Height (Caddie View)

Matt demonstrates proper tee height at address along with why incorrect tee height limits your distance.

Proper Tee Height (Down the Line View)

Matt explains why proper tee height is so important at address and how high the ball should be teed up.

Proper Stance Width at Setup

Matt explains how wide your legs should be positioned at address.

The Proper Arm Angle at Setup

Matt talks about how and what you need to do with your arms at address to be in the proper position to maximize your distance.

Proper Setup at Address
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Matt explains why you need to address the Driver different than any other club and how to setup properly at address.

Weight Distribution and Spine Angle (Caddie View)

Matt discusses the proper distribution of weight at the setup and the reason for tilting your spine.

Weight Distribution and Spine Angle (Down the Line View)

Matt explains the proper weight distribution and how it contributes to the proper spine tilt.

The Grip

The Power Grip -

Matt shares the secret to his powerful grip which allows him to swing the club with maximum velocity.

The Backswing

Introduction to the Backswing

Matt introduces the key backswing moves necessary to set yourself in the most powerful position to begin the downswing.

Weight Distribution Part 1

Matt discusses the initial weight distribution at address and how you want to load up your power into the backswing by shifting your weight properly.

Weight Distribution Part 2 - Matt gets into further details about the distribution of weight on the backswing and how to use that weight distribution to generate more power.

Weight Distribution (Down the Line View)
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Matt explains in further detail proper weight distribution and how that translates into hitting the ball further (Down The Line View).

Hand Movement and Wrist Hinge
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Matt explains how to properly rotate and set your hands and wrists on the backswing.

Head Positioning and Weight Shift
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Matt talks about how the head moves in relation to the weight shift on the backswing.

Proper Way to Get Width on Your Backswing
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Matt breaks the backswing into a few key moves which will allow you to set yourself in the most powerful position to begin the downswing.

Lengthening Your Backswing the Right Way
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Matt explains how to properly lengthen your swing without losing power.

Relation of Your Shoulders to the Swing Path -

Matt explains how the shoulders move during the backswing in relation to the swing arc as well as where the hands need to be at the top of the backswing.

Creating Lag

Importance of Lag in the Golf Swing
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Matt explains what lag is, why it is important to hitting the ball far and how to work on creating lag.

How to Create Lag in Your Golf Swing
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Matt explains how to create lag in your swing.

Swinging Relaxed vs. Swinging Hard
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Matt explains why swinging the club relaxed helps create more lag, and allows for you to swing faster than when you swing hard.

The Downswing

Introduction to the Downswing
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Matt introduces the Downswing.

Step-by-step Checkpoints
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Matt dives deeper into the downswing and explains step by step with check points the proper sequence of moves to execute the most effective downswing.

Step-by-step in Fluid Motion (Caddie View)
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Matt walks through the steps of the downswing (Caddie View).

Step-by-step in Fluid Motion (Down the Line)
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Matt walks through the steps of the downswing (Down The Line View).

Sequencing the Downswing
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Matt walks through the proper sequence of moves to execute a powerful downswing.

Demonstration of Full Swing -

Matt makes a full speed swing demonstrating all the aspects and sequences of the downswing.

Swinging Relaxed vs. Swinging Hard
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Matt explains why swinging the club relaxed allows for you to swing faster than when you swing hard.

At Impact

Improper Breaking of Wrists at Impact
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Matt explains the importance of proper rotation of the wrists and hands at and after impact as well as what the golfer should feel during the swing in order to achieve the proper rotation.

Shoulder Angle and Attack Angle at Impact
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Matt shares the secret to attaining proper impact position by utilizing the shoulders properly and swinging the club head on the proper arc.

The Follow Through

Club Path After Impact -

Matt gives a more in depth explanation of what the hands and arms are doing during the follow through while showing it from a different view point.

Rotation of Forearms and Hands (Caddie View)
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Matt explains and demonstrates how to achieve proper rotation of the forearms and hands during the follow through (Caddie View).

Rotation of Forearms and Hands (Down the Line View)
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Matt explains how the arms and hands rotate and pronate during the downswing, impact and follow through to create proper launch and low spin (Down The Line View).

Club Path and Finish
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Matt demonstrates how the club head moves on an arc through impact and what the golfer should think about to achieve the proper swing path and arc.

Practice Drills

In this series of videos, Matt Hanger demonstrates practice drills you can use to help optimize your swing for maximum distance.

Drills

The Ball Dot Drill
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Matt demonstrates a drill that will help you to attain better attack angle through impact.

Club Across Shoulders Drill - Matt demonstrates a drill that will help you learn proper shoulder rotation, downswing sequence and weight transfer.

The Woosh Drill
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Matt demonstrates a drill that will help to increase lag.

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