Jim Venetos demonstrates his unique 'stillness' method through a live virtual swing analysis with a student. The lesson focuses on the 'Swing Path Drill,' which emphasizes keeping weight on the lead foot and the chest closed to eliminate thin shots and produce consistent draws. Venetos explains how simplifying the learning process and prioritizing repetitions of small movements builds a repeatable foundation for any golfer.
Keep your weight fixed on the lead foot throughout the swing to control contact and eliminate thin shots.
Use a 'deep pivot' setup (closed stance) to naturally promote an inside-to-out swing path for a draw.
Value stillness over power; keeping the chest closed longer prevents early rotation and mis-hits.
Practice with small, continuous 'swing path' repetitions before transitioning to full-speed shots.
Analyze misses proactively—if you hit it thin, you likely shifted your weight off the lead side.