Many poor golf swings causing errant golf shots stem from one common fault = the right-arm being too dominant on the backswing. When the right arm is too active in the take-away, the arms separate excessively from the body. The result is a completed backswing loaded with faults with only the downswing left to correct them. This scenario will never lead to consistent golf shots. The following practise drill will give you a feeling of how the arms and body should stay in sync during the rotation of the backswing whilst also training where the right arm should be positioned at the top. It will help to train the correct weight shift/load and also assist in you staying in your posture until impact.
•Take a golf club and position the grip end across the inner fold of your left elbow.
•With your left hand grip the shaft: when doing this, ensure that the grip stays on your left arm elbow fold (pic 1)
•Position the shaft on top of your inner right arm elbow crease (pic 2)
•Assume your golfing address position and correct posture (pic 3)
•Turn your shoulders to complete your backswing- ensuring that the grip and shaft stay connected to your elbow creases. Whilst carrying out this step of the routine, it’s important to maintain your spinal angle to the completion of your backswing (pic 4).
This drill will train your arms and torso to be more connected on the backswing and as a result will lead to more consistent golf shots.
Tom Long
Golf Professional
