Keep your left arm straight
Posted by RSVP on
Try this... lock your arm straight and look at your arm from above... As you can see from the example on the right it looks straight right. However when you look at it from behind it kinks at the elbow. So, is it straight or not?
Next, let the arm relax and hang down as per the example photo on the left right. In this view the arm from the top looks bent however from the back it looks straight...
There is actually no such thing as a straight left arm, it is simply perception which leaves it wide open to individual interpretation and therefore 'incorrect' positioning.
The second example is the preferable position as the arm is relaxed which will provide better results.
In order to give you something to work on, try to keep your arms relaxed and then combine this with the correct body motion as discussed in last month's article: golf swing myths. This will get you using your body to make the right motion allowing your body to drive the club, your arms will naturally follow because they are relaxed.
If you are interested in more information or extra tuition on your game why not visit your local Ignite Golf professional.
Good Golfing
Article provided by The Ignite Golf Team