In this episode of Ask Malaska Golf, Certified Coach Matt Baker from Manchester Golf Club, England responds to a powerful comment from community member Joe Oscla, who credits Mike Malaska’s insights for making golf easier and more intuitive. Rather than a question, Joe's message is a thank-you—and Matt uses it to highlight a vital lesson for all players: don’t skip the process.
Matt shares his personal journey with the M-System, which began over a decade ago. Like many golfers, he experienced a wave of “that just makes sense” moments watching Mike’s early YouTube videos, reading his books, and working through the site. As a coach, Matt now sees how many players rush ahead, skipping foundational drills because they “seem easy.” But those small drills—one-handed chips, right-hand putting, grip work, and hip motion—are the true building blocks of a repeatable swing.
He emphasizes that every movement in the M-System is a skill pattern that wires your brain and body to move efficiently. And the key to learning them? Do it slowly. Rushing to hit drivers at full speed before mastering the basics leads to breakdowns. Like Mike’s lesson with Long Drive Champion Justin James, golfers need to build from first gear up to fifth—not skip straight ahead.
This episode is a reminder: if you commit to the process and train deliberately, you will become a better golfer—one movement at a time.

 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
•    Why you should never skip the foundational drills in the M-System
•    How slow, deliberate reps build long-term skill patterns
•    Why one-handed shots and grip work are more powerful than they seem
•    How the M-System develops swing instinct through movement—not mechanics

 Key Takeaway:
Don’t skip ahead. Master the skill patterns—starting with your grip, short chips, and basic hip motion.
Every part of the M-System has a purpose, and when you move through it step by step,
your swing becomes repeatable, powerful, and easier to trust. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.