Wrap a towel around your right arm at the elbow joint and hold it taut like I am here ( above ). Thanks for giving me a second go Yes, for many, the trail arm bends very early in the BS, but the wrists do not. The trail elbow ends up very cl Hes probably leaning forward a good 10 to 15 there, which is what every single Tour players going to be doing coming through contact. Keeping your trail arm straight can help create width at the top of the swing but more importantly, it helps you make your backswing with your core. So stick around and watch this video to find out more about what were talking about. In this exercise, allow your trail hand (the right for right-handers) to come off the club just after impact, thereby ensuring two-arm extension. [quote name='olink' timestamp='1416136170' post='10454815'] sooner you straighten the trailing arm the slower your clubhead will be. [/quote] Why w You don't want it moving. Keep your left arm straight is a phrase heard a lot on the golf course. The right arm unhinges approaching impact, when it forms a straight line with the shaft. 1/ Start your backswing with a slight lift of your leading heel as you bend your leading knee to increase the rotation of your hips and to prevent your head from swaying back 2/ As you hinge your flat wrists for lag at the top of your swing, shift your weight into your leading foot and focus on a balanced finish [as recommended by Danny Maude]. As Tattersall says, your trail arm which is your right arm for right-handed golfers, or left arm for left-handers can and does a variety of different things on the backswing. The right arm can fan a little bit, it can rotate, and it can lift. All those things happen in most peoples backswing, Tattersall says. Lower Body Drives the Downswing. For this reason we need to try to keep the path from changing during the swing to produce consistent results. As a result, his body will be in a better position to deliver the club and hit more solid shots. This maximizes your ability to use your core on your downswing and power the swing in a more rotary fashion. When you are ready to start the downswing, the very first move is for the right arm to begin to straighten out and return to impact in the exact same position it started in. Simply put: The right arm should be on top of the left arm ( 1) as you start the backswing, and then it should move under the left arm ( 2) as you swing the club to the top. Hold the club shaft out in front of you with your arms parallel to the ground, and rotate the clubface a turn to the right to slightly open Pushing down allows the right arm to actively straighten while maintaining the bend in Address the ball and take a half backswing, with your hands reaching about waist-high. A little bend here is ok but the goal is to maintain your width. Shift your weight onto your front foot and begin to rotate your hips toward the target. If you straighten your arm before this point, you lose all of the lag that brings about tremendous club head speed. Also, by straightening your right arm in the downswing before the right elbow reaches hip level, the maximum energy transferred from your torso and arm muscles to the club is lost on its way to the ball. 3/ You need a straight Grab a bath towel and I'll show you how. [quote name='Chief Cowpie' timestamp='1416137768' post='10454833'] As a non-modern swinger, I use the right arm to throw. Like Ben Hogan, I wish I Phil lifts his leading heel (check the shadow) and bends his leading knee to add rotation to his hips in his backswing. Dont Cup or Bow. Golfers who don't make a full turn often fold the right arm early. 3. The other major contribution the left I'm not sure this is the first priority, but the trail arm will NOT straighten for a good part of the downswing, then will actively straighten from about A5.5 to A7.3 in combination with the WEIGHT getting forward properly. sooner you straighten the trailing arm the slower your clubhead will be. Look at video of the greats, I don't think your hypothesis is supported. U 4.The upper arms should be connected to the torso. One of the more common swing faults I see is extending the right arm out and casting in the downswing. https://www.golfchannel.com/video/night-school-gravity-arm-drop 3.The elbows are pointed downward. This is this left hand releasing, and the right arm releasing. This typically happens when players try to muscle the swing and hit the ball hard. The blue lines and orange dots show the position of his right upper arm and forearm through the downswing. The trail arm has the responsibility of setting the club during the backswing so that it is ready for the movements of transition and the downswing. These guys in front of me are just hanging out on the green putting, so naturally I tee up and crank one straight at the hole. The backswing positions are closely mirrored on the downswing, with the right elbow tight against the body. Hall: Basics arm action tips February 08, 2017 School of Golfs Martin Hall and Blair ONeal reveal how and when the trail arm and wrist should straighten in the downswing. Assume your address position without a club or ball. On the downswing, if the trail arm straightens at a faster rate than the wrists undock, then all will be good. The direction of your straight arm takeaway as your trailing arm pulls to create lag (90 degree bent leading wrist) at the top of your swing. Hit It Hard; Dont Try to Kill It; Impact. Make a backswing pivot and pause. From what I have seen on video DTL, the best strikers seem to maintain a degree of bend in right arm whereas the poorer ball strikers seem to have Anti-Rotation Core Workout. Well notice the left wrist is nice and flat. Tom Stickney II. 2:30. On the downswing, the left arm remains relatively straight. Avoid bending your leading arm by using body rotation and less arm rotation. Daily Video Tips. 2.The right arm is slightly bent. Fold, Straighten and Roll: The Magic of the Right Arm - YouTube So weve been getting a lot of questions about this secret move, the doorknob feel to shallow the golf club in the downswing. 1.The left arm is nearly straight. Now take some slow and small swings. 2. Some golfers swear by it, while some are skeptical of its importance and others simply cannot complete a swing with a straight left arm. Groove the rotation you will need to pull your left arm in the downswing. Assume your address position without a club or ball. Cross your hands over your chest so your opposite hands touch opposite shoulders. Make a backswing pivot and pause. Daily Video Tips. The top portion of the right bicep remains tucked against the body as the club goes back. The left arm bending is just an effect of something that's happening before it and an attempt to shorten the swing radius to avoid hitting the ground well behind the ball. Both arms stay in front of the chest for the entire backswing. GeoffD, I always at least try to listen and keep an open mind. I think this time I'm a touch lost. Am I understanding correctly you propose the tra BACKSWING: LOAD AND SEPARATE. The alignment rod across your arms will be pointed slightly up in front. With Ron Kaspriske. How to Prevent Getting Stuck on the Downswing. Just rotate your arms this way. The backswing positions are closely mirrored on the downswing, with the right elbow tight against the body. Thats why its a bit counterintuitive to keep your right elbow in Once the right arm in golf swing takeaway is figured out, the golf swing right arm downswing should just happen automatically. The less you have to think about what your right arm is doing as the swing progresses, the better. This is what the driving range is for iron out your technical issues there, so it can happen naturally on the course. In fact, the straighter the better. You have arrived safely at the top and now you need to return to the bottom in one piece. That means you will need to feel as if you keep the arm straight from the set up position until impact. Starting at the top rehearse initiating your downswing and shallowing the club by driving your right elbow down and in front of your right hip. Full Wrist Hinge at the Top; Hinge. Next, hit a few balls separating your trail hand as soon as you feel impact. On the downswing your right arm should drop because while the arms are still finishing the backswing the the hips start the downswing. 5/ As your powerful leading arm starts your downswing, your trailing arm and shoulder should pull your club in a slight loop to swing from the inside to outside across your ball. Learn the common pitfalls and checkpoints for properly training this position in this video. Wrap a belt or strap loosely around your stomach so that you can slide your right arm through it. To get used to a softer grip, Eleftheriou says to grasp a middle iron with less grip pressure than youd typically employ about 3 or 4 on a scale or 10. 2:08. This way, your lead arm is likely to stay straight, and you will be in a powerful position to start your downswing with confidence. Thanks! I need to sit with this one for a bit. I do NOT discount one word of what you're saying. For me personally (and I may be banished to WRX Extend your right elbow in front of your shoulder at the level of the bottom of your sternum. Quote Awards, Achievements, and Accolades AmazingWhacker Established Member Index: 18 768 Author #3 October 13, 2012 Use a video camera to check your form - you may feel that Make a smooth practice swing with a 3-wood or a driver so that you finish with only your target arm tethered to the club. One of the most common concepts I hear and see is make sure you keep your arms straight!. Cross your hands over your chest so your opposite hands touch opposite shoulders. The left arm is the one that primarily controls the path that the club will travel on. Train your trail arm to improve club path and ball-striking. 1 Start in the correct backswing position. What is a good feel to "feel the core turning and not the shoulders ? Groove the rotation you will need to pull your left arm in the downswing. Downswing. Straight shot. Both arms are rotating, so we talk about that Left Hand Release Drill, the 5 Minutes to the Perfect Release. The left arm is straight, and youll also notice how his hips and his Rotate fully away from the target while keeping the club in front of your chest until the backswing is complete. Keep the right arm straight as long as possible - it acts as a piston to move the right shoulder blade farther back. Often, if the arm looks out of position, it is because the body has not done enough and relied on too much movement of the arm. It's critical when you're doing this that the right shoulder acts as a pivot point. At the top, the right bicep and forearm should form a 90-degree angle, or close to it. Straightening the right arm (but not necessarily making there arm completely straight) on the downswing is necessary to get the trail elbow in front of the trail hip. (#52) Golf Instruction The Right Arm must Unhinge First Trail Arm Straight For Width. [quote name='GeoffDickson' timestamp='1416169376' post='10456535'] [quote name='olink' timestamp='1416136170' post='10454815'] sooner you straighte Precision Short Game Practice. In this drill, with the help of a child's "water wing" on his elbow joint, Jonathan is able to keep the box like form at the top of his backswing to improve his trail arm structure, further helping him to keep width on his through swing. As a non-modern swinger, I use the right arm to throw. Like Ben Hogan, I wish I was Lord Vishnu and had two right hands. [media=]https://www.youtub If you want to improve the action of the right arm in your swing, I have the perfect drill for you. Solution: Use your feet, hips and shoulders to rotate your body with a straight leading arm. Fix the cause not the effect. Henry Fall: All right, Milo. Keep Left Arm Straight; Move Left Knee Forward; Move Left Knee Towards Ball; Keep Left Heel on the Ground; Lift Left Heel from the Ground; Top of the Swing. Could be a sequencing issue, weight not getting forward enough, not opening the hips enough. In this tip, Chris Como demonstrates a single arm drill that will create width and consistency in the swing. As you approach impact it is ok if the left arm is a little higher than the right (or trail) arm. Drill #1: Elbow In. If it is pointed down you are getting too steep and coming over the top. The red arrows indicate where muscular force is being applied by his pectoral muscles , deltoids , triceps , subscapularis, latissimus dorsi , and teres major , pulling his right arm down and across in front of his chest, and straightening it coming into Dont Stand Up at Impact; Hit Through the Ball; Not at the Ball; Keep the Lag; Trap the Ball (You can find it right around the 1:20 mark of the video above).