“BLISTERING SPEED!! // The VITAL Role of the TRAIL ARM!”
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- In this video, I delve into the crucial techniques for optimizing speed and ball contact by mastering the *TRAIL ARM* movement in the golf swing.
1. *TRAIL WRIST* hinges towards **TRAIL FOREARM**, setting the club on plane and leveraging the golf club.
2. The *TRAIL FOREARM* folds towards **TRAIL BICEP**, creating good arm structure early in the backswing.
3. As the swing progresses, the *TRAIL UPPER ARM* elevates the club from the rib cage to above the **TRAIL SHOULDER**.
In the DOWNSWING, the opposite actions occur:
1. Unpacking the *UPPER ARM* towards the rib cage reconnects the trail arm to the body, shallowing the path.
2. Similarly, unpacking the *LOWER ARM* creates width, allowing the club to fall out instead of spinning the body and hanging onto it.
3. Unpack the “TRAIL WRIST” by allowing the butt end of the club to work towards you as the club had works out towards the ball. The trail wrist simply unhinges and rotates towards and through the ball!
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Andrew Emery, Mike Malaska and Chuck Quinton are all now teaching somewhat similar patterns. They advocate getting the arms and hands working EARLY in the downswing. The body reacts to the arm swing, rather than the other way around. The body still turns, but it doesn’t overturn or spin out. For me, focusing in the trail arm and wrists works much better. The club comes down on plane and the over the top move is gone. It’s true that good players can start by opening up the lower body while keeping the shoulders closed and the club shallow. But this type of separation move in the early downswing is a very athletic move and very difficult to master. Thanks, Andrew. Great video and excellent teaching!
Thank you Sir! I’m in good company. I can’t over emphasize how important this concept is for the recreational golfer. Thanks for watching!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
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... add Larry Rinker to that list for most players...😊
Your comment is so well thought out. Thank you.
Sean Foley too
Andrew’s Drills WORK!
Thanks Steve!! Enjoy your weekend!
Best, A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
"The arms employ the body" (not the other way around). Transformational ball-striking concept. Andrew, thanks again for a great video of instruction. Keep up the Great Work!
You got it!! Thanks Mike!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
THE BEST tip I've ever heard. Thanks Andrew.
Happy to help! This is a super important part of the swing that so many golfers skip!! Get after it!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
One of the best explanation of width.
Thank you! Coach A.🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
I've learned from you in one video than most videos I videos I watched in the last 5 years. Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed the video!
Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
This is exactly what a golf buddy and I were talking about concerning not having enough distance in our shots. I shared the link. Thanks!
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching. Check out my channel for further videos on this subject!! Lots to see!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
You have a lot of great videos, but this may be the best! Thank you.
Thank you sir!! ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
New comment: Absolutely works. Age 71; my longest drives the past 2 weeks, many over 240yd - prior was happy with 200yd. Use 2 swing thoughts - back to the target and squish the spider with my left heel. Thank You!!
I love it…. 240yds (+) @ 71yrs is awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
100% true! I’ve gone through this all and came up with the same conclusions.
Trail arm is so important! Make sure you check out today’s new video! I think it’ll make a lot of sense!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Like the whisper style, outstanding lesson too! Thanks Coach.
Thanks Muhammad!! I’ll talk to you soon
A. 🏌️♂️🙏🏻🏌️♂️
Makes so much sense, especially for me as a senior golfer who has a bit of difficulty rotating as fast as some teachers want me to do. I’ve always thought the arms, hands in combination with rotation is where power comes from. Anything else natural we do in life works the same.
Salient points Greg!! Thanks for watching and welcome aboard! Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Brilliant tuition as always! Thanks!
My pleasure! Super important lesson for the vast majority of golfers out there struggling to get energy into the club head! Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Amazing lesson Andrew!! Funny sometimes that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. I feel that this is exactly what I need to do. I’ve been trying to figure out why an old guy at my club hits it an absolute mile with hardly any body turn and a bad back. He starts cocking his wrist’s very early and doesn’t look to have much width. Now I know how he does it :) I make a pretty swing that usually goes very straight but not very far. All body and passive arms.
Put your trail arm to work with the support of your body. Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
THE most sensible advice I’ve ever heard
A ‘Proper’ Golf Lesson as we say back in England! I like sensible too!! Thanks as always for watching. Hit me up for an online lesson when your busy schedule permits. I think you would enjoy it!
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Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Excellent and well supported instructions. Thank you! Can't wait to work on these points.
Thanks Edison!! Get after it!
Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Perfect, can't be said any better! ty
Thank you sir!! Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Getting that box at the top and pointing the club at the target makes it so easy to get it down in front of you with speed as long as you wait with the turn. Having that same box at the top of the finish shows you have done it right. Thanks coach!
You’re welcome Michael! Keep it simple, and get after it! Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
This looks like one of the best golf videos Ive seen, certainly on this subject. Very logical and clear. Cant wait to try it out on Monday on the DR. It swishes great in my living room. I really hope it works.
Schaun.
Glad it was helpful!
Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Sounds good!! Get after it. ⛳️🏌️♂️
I tried this yesterday (I´ve seen other videos from you) and "won" + 10 yards with my pw. I'm not there yet because I have to "re-program" my self, but I really think this trail arm move gonna change my game. Thank very you Andrew. Now I've skipped all "the other" on youtube as well as instructors here in Stockholme where I live. This is the (my) key I´ve been searching for - for the last 25 + years...
It’s going to feel very strange the first time you do this!! Would recommend slow motion to start. Hand path is going to be a lot more vertical and less horizontal in the transition! Keep your upper body facing back as you do this. Get after it!
Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
I will coach! Many thanks!!@@AndrewEmeryGolf
Great job going to the range with your video it just makes so much sense thank you
Glad it was helpful!! Thanks for watching!
Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
5 Stars. This tip makes my swing feel effortless with more speed and I finally have an unforced release. Was trying to keep my Right arm bent too long to create lag but that was inconsistent and backfired. Currently 16HC but have had many rounds with 3-4 over for a front or back nine. I can see how this can make these much more achievable for 18 for 2024 and lower the HC.
I’m glad it helped Jason! Thanks for commenting and welcome aboard!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Another well described video, and quite contradictory to what most amateurs are trying to do. Well done.
Thanks David! Have a great weekend!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Omg, is this for me? I tried it. It worked on the 1st 4 shots. Didn’t have to think about the other stuff I’ve been working on, it just automatically worked.
That’s awesome! Get after it and welcome aboard! Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Awesome thanks!
You’re welcome! A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Awesome tips but I've been struggling with pulling the club too much such that I hit the ground way behind the golf ball - when I try to pull the club down in the downswing. For the shots where the club does not hit the ground, i find my lead arm doing a massive chicken wing in a bid to avoid hitting the ground.
I hope this helps! Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️
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85 percent of golfers always turn body ahead of arms as was described , the key is holding your back to the target longer and start arms down while disciplining your lower body not to jump and instead stay squared and behind shot. I like the "hold the right leg in transition position until the hands passes leg. 👍
Spot on Mark!! Thanks for watching!
Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Very helpful thank you.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🙏🏻🏌️♂️
Thanks Andrew, 5 hcp here, the vertical drop of right elbow instantly fixed my heeling issue! Great stuff👍
That’s awesome! 👏
Best lesson ever.
Thanks Carmen, welcome aboard!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
You are such a great instructor Andrew. I've gotten to the point of playing pretty decent consistent golf because of many hours of UA-cam instruction videos (with your channel at the top my list). Still, your "elevate" point towards the end of the backswing really resonated with me. I can see now how I was swinging a little too "compact". I didn't need to make a big change, but allowing more elevation really does seem to be releasing more freewheeling clubhead speed! Granted all I've done so far is get off my exercise bike while watching your video to test this on the carpet in my office with my 7 iron : -), but if feels great! Looking forward to taking it to the course. Okay, now back to the exercise bike to watch the rest of your video.
Get off your bike, it’s time to hit some golf balls!!! Get after it! Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻😎
Well done. Great explanation
Thank you sir!! A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Another great video!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thks
Glad you enjoyed it! Best, Coach A. ⛳️🙏🏻
To my fellow golfers:
Please understand what Andrew is showing you. I use to hit the ball more body-centric than arms and wrists. I had an 8 iron that would go 140 on a good hit...which was inconsistent. Now I'm hitting my 8 iron between 160 and 170 with ease. This was the missing link. The wrist is where the majority of your swing speed comes from. The L to L drill is a great drill for this.
It took me years to figure this out. Work at this and you will be rewarded. I wish I had a time machine and could tell my younger self to stop with the other drills. Also, what the winning lottery numbers are, invest in bitcoin ....but I digress.
Good luck to all.
Comments like this are so rewarding! Thanks for sharing! I’m so glad that my channel has had a positive impact! Appreciate you spreading the word!
Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Great instruction!
Thanks!! Welcome aboard! ⛳️🏌️♂️
Andrew, I always look forward to your videos coming out on the weekend. This one does not fail to disappoint. I did notice that when I was really working on firing that right arm I was initially hitting lots of fat shots for some unknown to me reason. However, I was really working on keeping that back to the target feeling as I am shifting left and firing the arms down and I was really surprised at how good ball contact felt. The swing looked good on video as well as I was getting my hands more in front of my right thigh at P6. I look forward to actually getting out on the range and seeing how my distance is affected. One question I have is I do notice on some swings my path is well inside out. I can see a hook developing. Any ways to combat that? Anyways, keep up the good work. Your videos, I believe, have to be helping out the golfer looking to improve their games and hit the ball farther.
It’s hard to say without seeing your swing but somewhere in your swing the club face is too closed. Generally that forces the golfer to swing inside out to avoid the left miss which makes things worse over time!
It could be something as simple as weakening your grip. It could be an early release!? But without seeing the swing I’m like a ship without a rudder!! Don’t want to miss-advise you!
If you have any interest in online coaching then shoot me an email. I’m confident it would help you springboard into golf season! ⬇️⬇️
www.andrewemerygolf.com/contact
Best, Andrew ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Another great video. Superb. I’m determined to get better at golf this year but don’t get the results even though I spend time and money practicing. Could I ask for you to go into more detail about the wrists in the golf swing. You touched on the right wrist set and it is an area I’m a bit lost so would really appreciate it. ⛳️
Thanks for watching, hopefully this helps! ⬇️⛳️🙏🏻🏌️♂️
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I totally agree Andrew I have tried this, and for my search for speed I got away from it. When I tried it was like casting from the top? My problem was releasing my elbow to soon. I wish you broke this down in step from the top in a drill.
Hi Matt, the trick is going through the motion slowly and building up speed over time!! I’m confident that swinging at a speed you can ‘feel’ will help you tremendously! Then you can speed things up until you feel more comfortable!
Thanks for watching! Best, A.🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Great video
Thanks Andy!! 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
We definitely need to do a collaboration somehow pro. I did an add more speed clinic for 10 association members. They were all trying to spin and rotate to more speed. I taught them how to speed up their verticals and they were shocked at the increased speed. They were also shocked/angry that this isn’t taught in the mainstream. Great stuff as usual!
I watch you both and would agree that there are enough similarities to your swing philosophies that a collaboration would be beneficial to viewers and each other.
I think this one kinda hits the spot!! Tension and transition spinning are what keep us in biz!! It’s so easy fix! Hoping the word will get out over time.
A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
@@AndrewEmeryGolf what I like is you, myself and Malaska are from similar camps. Hopefully our coaching catches on 👊⛳️
Just love the way of thinking about that. Weather here in Baltimore is substandard for practicing at the moment (25-43 degrees), but warm up a couple more degrees and I'll get back to work. Andrew, this builds nicely on the things that we worked on when I came by for in person lessons. Excellent stuff, I'll let you know how it's goes. BTW, shot 72 last time I played, which was nice. Hard to get the right feels yet on the course consistently, but it's a work in progress.
Wow! Great playing!! Looking forward to working with you again very soon!
Best, A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
As soon as we get some decent weather up here and I can get a few consistent practice sessions in I'll reach out.@@AndrewEmeryGolf
Great Advice tips
Thanks Lenard! ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Love it
Thanks! 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Impressive
Thanks Dave! Glad you enjoyed it!
Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
This what i do was a 1 hcp later in life it didnt work. Going to work on this thanks !
You’re welcome! Get after it!
Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
There is definitely different philosophies out there on what to do in the swing. I guess you have to try them out to see what works better. Your method does seem easier to do. Might be something here. Thanks for the video.
Exactly what I was thinking. There I was trying to be a little more rotational like Milo Lines which hurt my back, so I moved to another instruction, which said I should keep the arms and hands "quiet" in the transition, almost like you leaving them up there. That ended up being good at times but was an inconsistent feel for me. I like to feel my arms and hands control the swing, so maybe this method is best for me, so I will give it a try, although, hitting with arms usually leads to hooks with the woods. Coach Andrew, when you get to the top, what is the single most important thought to start down? Its impossible to have more than one thought, the swing is too quick. Golf is hard man!
@wayneharvett6170 I think you have to practice timing the release. If you are hooking you are probably tuning over to much. You are right, it's not easy.
You have to find what work best for you!! This isn’t my method but it works for the vast majority of golfers. I have elite golfers I coach that understand how to use their hands and arms and need to get more open but that type of thought process for golfers that slice or struggle with speed is problematic in my opinion!!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Milo is an excellent Coach!! And, an even more formidable athlete!! His swing is more Dynamic than a lot of tour players in my opinion. It’s an anti-hook move which is beneficial for high speed golfers who struggle to control the club face!! He isn’t wrong in his interpretation but I believe it’s problematic for golfers that struggle with mobility and speed.
The biggest ‘one’ thing I would say is keeping your back to the target as you transition. That single feel has helped literally thousands of my students with their path and release patterns.
I would encourage both of you to consider an online lesson. Sometimes a little nudge in the right direction is all it takes to get the ball rolling.
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Thanks for watching!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
@@AndrewEmeryGolf Thank you coach for taking the time to reply to all our questions. Its appreciated. I will try the back to the target and see how I get on. Will get my wife to video my swing on the course so I can send to you should I fail and require a lesson. All the best.
I was literally just goofing around and thought to myself why not just swing my arms through vs. all of my instruction who said the arms are along for the ride. And then I hit my 9 iron 150...never thought I could ever do that. And never did I think the club we be square and hit the center each time.
Then I searched youtube to see if it was my own novel idea and here I found your channel to prove that I'm not crazy. It's the most freeing swing and now I feel like I'm hitting when I was a teen.
Just trying to get my longer irons to work, but found you video regarding the weight transfer. And are you on Skillest or those type of apps?
You’re not crazy! Your arms very naturally employe the body without any effort much of the time! I’m not on skillest but you can reach me @ andrewemery.golf@gmail.com
Best, A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Hi Andrew! Love this video. Just to clarify the points from my lesson with you yesterday, my arms can move the low point forward on the downswing without me consciously trying to open my hips up on the correct? It seems like this video about relaxing the arms resonated with me and worked well for my low point yesterday without us talking about consciously opening the hips. Just wanted to make sure I understand our lesson correctly
I’ll DM you!! We use our GRF Ground Reaction Forces to get open. Remember it’s the feet that do the work!! Trying to get open with the pelvis is what keeps me in biz!!! ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Ja ja again again, this is why you are Nr.1
Thanks Jan!! Happy Sunday! ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Andrew where have you been for all of my golfing life. Andre.
Ha! I’m here now!! Welcome aboard and get after it! Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
@AndrewEmeryGolf, this is going to be my swing now! Great video. I've got a bad back and this is much less painful. When you are losing the elbow angle in your downswing, can you please explain the right wrist? I seem to straighten the wrist while i straighten my elbow, but the wrist should release last...any tips or drills on how to work on that?
Better arm movement!! New video just uploaded should help explain. Thanks for watching! ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Great video .. thank you for sharing ... Is it fair to say that for the long irons you want to get that right arm straightened a little earlier so you can sweep through it and have a smaller angle of attack?
The longer the club the more patient you need to be with your spin phase. And, the more vertical you need to “feel” with the arms!! Give the club ‘time’ in the transition and good things will happen!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Andrew, your videos have really had a positive effect on my golf swing. The notion of linear and angular motion has been a game changer. However, I still struggle with hitting through the ball. No matter how hard I try I know I am hitting AT the ball. I know because my follow through is essentially non-existent. Can you suggest any drills to help hit THROUGH the ball? As a senior (age76) golfer, this issue has been plaguing me since I took up the game 10 years ago. Thanks for your help!
I did a video on getting the club to the Fifth Parallel which might be useful (See attached!!) You have to swing the club to your destination. Most golfers swing to the finish line and not THROUGH it!! Hopefully this video makes sense!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
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Thanks for the quick reply Coach. I will put some work in on those drills, trying to keep my mind on the destination!
Super video. Have been working on this for a while and recently have gotten much more active in pulling the arms down. I’ve found the more I pull down, the more time it gives me to rotate through impact. I seem to be more active with the pulling down as clubs get longer. Rory’s drill helps quite a bit with this to get the feeling. Well done!
Thanks for watching, glad the video helped! 🙏🏻
As someone who has learned to primarily swing using my body rotation, I am afraid to add so much arms into my swing... is there a way I can start off by adding a small amount and see if it helps
Hit the range Gary! Don’t make changes for the sake of changes. You have to find what works for you mate. I’m not a CFI (club focused Instructor) neither am I a method coach. The golf swing is a blend of wrist articulation, arms swing and of course body dynamics. What you need is balance between these movements for consistency! I would suggest spending some time on my channel. I have a ton of videos taking about the importance of using the arms in the swing. Thanks for your comment! Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Really like the concept- Just curious what keeps this from being considered a cast/flip type move?
Hi Russ, the key to creating lag and forward shaft lean is width! Your ability to sequence your arm swing with your body as you pivot the club through is what this is all about.
The irony is that when you feel less tension and more mobility with your arms early, you’ll be less flippy late!!! It’s one of golf’s biggest misconceptions! Faster arms for less flip! Thanks for watching!
Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
loved this and seems to really add speed but have an issue with the longer clubs like woods and driver when i pull down with the trail arm, i sometimes stick it in the ground and fat it. Any tips for the longer clubs?
It could be any number of reasons from standing too close to the ball to getting to steep?! Without seeing your swing I’d be speculating.
What I can say is put a a few tees in the ground and clip the head off the tees without hitting the ground for a while before putting the ball back on the tee again! Sometimes a little calibration drill does the trick!! Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
@@AndrewEmeryGolfgreat advice thanks!
Andrew, how exactly do you achieve 20 degrees launch angle with a 35 degrees 8-iron? I find that most of my numbers are not too far off yours, except for the launch angle. I have a hard time getting 20 degrees with my 6-iron 😮
Joost, my 8i is 33.5. I make sure I drift without spinning and get my left arm OFF my chest. More Linear!!! My lead arm as a result is further forward than it was at address which decreases dynamic loft. It’s interesting to note that PGA Tour stats are 18.5 av. I guess I have room for improvement! Thanks for watching!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Hi Andrew , brilliant vlogs , I'm a new subscriber, could I ask you a question please , on your downswing R you bringing the club down with your arms or is it a combo with the hands ,or are the hands staying quite , thank you for your great vlogs ⛳👍
Hi Jules, upper arms, lower arms and then wrists! I’m never pull on the handle with my hands. Wrists are supple and respond dynamically to my arm swing.
Welcome aboard! Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
@@AndrewEmeryGolf brilliant thank you Andrew , keep up the great channel ⛳👍
Andrew great video, just wondering if you have a forward shaft lean when making contact with the ball? Is taking a divot really necessary?
It’s not necessary but it is preferable for optimal contact! Use a piece of painters tape or a towel and place it perpendicular to the target line about 6 inches behind the ball!
Your goal is to hit down past the tape!! Get your arms moving forward as you approach impact!! You have to be linear first! Then put the ball down and do the same thing! Thanks for watching!
Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Hey Andrew ,I was told to shallow my backswing to shoulder Heights and have struggled since,This just is an ah Ha moment ,great teacher thank You Sir!!!
I am the guy who moves to the left at the latter part of my backswing to ensure I don't catch the ball thin. So when I do this drill as in the video, although my swing speed increases, I am catching the ball thin. Any idea why?
So many reasons for low point issues! Don’t want to speculate!! I’ve attached a video that might help you train better! I’ve found that practicing with better intention helps. ⬇️⬇️ Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
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Great lesson, many thanks. This explains why pros have the fastest hand speed between P5 & P6. Wish I had learnt this a long time ago!
Glad it was helpful! Peak arm speed is a lot earlier than most golfers realize that’s for sure! Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Andrew, I have been working on this the last five days or so. A question involving the wrists. I have seen some teachers say that lag is a product of doing many things correctly in the swing and does not occur as a result of purposefully trying to hold lag. I saw a still photo of Nelly Korda about at p5.5 and, man, she has that club coming in beautifully with plenty of lag. How is she doing it? Is she purposefully holding the lag. Nothing in her swing tells me she is holding anything back. That p6 position of the hands in front of the right thigh is too me the one position in golf besides impact, of course, that, imo, separates the good golfer from the not so good. Maybe over generalizing a bit, but when looking at touring pros and the other fantastic golfers like yourself, by and large they all look very similar at p6.
They’re actually very often feeling the opposite of holding the angle! That’s the irony. I’ve worked with Tour players that are too narrow with too much lag which isn’t great either!
They firstly create a lot more width than average golfers at the top. They also don’t have the club face wide open like so many amateurs. An open clubface paired with lag is a disaster.
All elite golfers have fantastic body dynamics. They transition-glide as the club completes the backswing. Combine that with much faster arm speed in the transition and you create lag!
It’s far more important in my opinion to get your club face square and keep your lead wrist somewhat flat as you approach impact than obsessing over lag!! Trying to create lag the wrong way is disastrous!!
Thanks for watching!
Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Andrew used the swing the arms only drill to get the feel and went from 160 to 175 yard carry with my 7 iron but can’t seem to make it work with driver any advice.
It’s hard to say without seeing your swing or ball flight! The vast majority of golfers transition spin as they change direction! This problem is usually exacerbated with the Driver! You have to keep your back to the target as long as possible and allow your arms to employe your body through the ball!! (Remember this is a feel!).
Get after it!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
@@AndrewEmeryGolf will do coach
It makes so much sense, just trying to get myself to do it, aaargh.
Keep your back to the target to avoid transition spinning! More verticals - Less horizontals! Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Thanks for that tip. I' will try and concentrate on doing that.
Much appreciated.
Did 9 holes doing this on Sunday, dropped three shots 2 of them down to the putter.
Hah! 🤣🤣
No enough taught about the right arm which is going to really help my swing.
Get after it Tony! Thanks for watching! Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Andrew why are they telling us to drive that right/trail elbow into the ribs?
I agree whole heartedly that you lower the upper arm as you change direction. It elevates in the backswing and reconnects w/the ribcage in the transition. That places the elbow in front of the trail hip!
While we don’t dump our angles early in the transition it’s essential that we create width as we change direction monitoring the tension in the trail arm so that it unpacks correctly!
Most amateurs get narrow/pinched early in the transition and have to unpack everything in a hurry which causes an early release! I’ve attached my “lag paradigm” video below which should help explain further!
ua-cam.com/video/m6eYk0Duojg/v-deo.htmlsi=V-T0mVB1c8gI5lGS
Thanks for watching!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
wow, it's a great concept that I have to unpack, literally!
First, I have to clean out that suitcase I call my brain and remove the dirty clothes from my last trip/lesson.🥴
I was on the range today, trying to understand how to get to that position high on top, but after a quiet hands takeaway, I was having trouble with the feel of step two. What should my hands be feeling specifically? ( is it only the arm that's bending and lifting into that middle position or are the fingers helping this lifting?... or are the fingers very quiet?) I may be overthinking this, (like everything else) but it seems like there are multiple stages in that second sequence. I'll have to find that feel and see what works.
BTW... I love this lesson and I'm going to work on this till I get it. thank you
Hi Larry, ultimately we want some width at the top with a box formed between your rib cage and your tricep, and your forearm to your bicep!!💪.
The trail wrist hinges, the trail lower arms folds, and the upper arm elevates!! It’s a good idea to do some swings right hand only, just make sure that when you stop at the top you can place your left hand on the grip!! It’s a throwing position is all!!! Above the trail shoulder. Keep it simple and try not to over think.
Swing the club over your right shoulder in the backswing and then over your left shoulder in the through swing and allow you body to be employed. The arms swing as the body turns!!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
How are your legs & feet supporting this? Looks like you’re bracing on the left foot/leg
Your lead leg is the brake Dave!! Use it to help you pivot!! I talk about it further in the this video ⬇️⬇️
ua-cam.com/video/QuhrIX82Mkw/v-deo.htmlsi=xVa6-GBSWF3UfBPP
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Thanks Charlieson!! ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
this is exactly what my pro wants me to do... the arms swing really fast and the body responds...
Your Coach gets it!! Trying to swing like Viktor Hovland is about as helpful as a chocolate teapot!!! ⛳️🏌️♂️😎🙏🏻
Outstanding, very informative and spot on...but, you guys with those orangutan arms have such an advantage, I mean, you can just see the stix slinging across the jungle; like Tarzan swinging on a vine, for the luv of a baby chimp. But, luv the insight and excellent explanation.
Hah!!! You make a salient point! Thanks for watching. Best, Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
1.42 smash factor with an 8-iron is far higher than the average PGA male....
Lowering the Dynamic loft often tricks the smash factor with launch monitors. It was solid but not that solid!!! 🤣🤣
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Thanks for watching!
Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
How about faceon slow motion
Is this like right sided swinging
You stall the right side as long as possible in transition. The key is allowing your arms to work ‘down more than out’ as you change direction! Simple allow your body to respond dynamically to the swinging motion of the club!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Can’t thank you enough! You have transformed my iron game. I do struggle a bit translating this to driver- anything different besides setup?
This is super. Same correct philosophy as Marcus Edblad www.youtube.com/@GolfwithMarcusEdblad
Thanks for the heads up! Welcome aboard! Coach A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Go and take lessons with a good teaching pro preferably someone who play at high level corn ferry tour or retired PGA player, you will find out very quickly that the arms are done at p2 and the body takes over, if your hips don’t pivot properly, you will never play consistent golf, Since I started 5 months ago I can now shoot either par or 2 over par, golf is not easy, put the time with a good coach and put the work at the range, or you can just be a tip that works for you today on UA-cam and start all over again next week
Thanks for the comment. I couldn’t agree more that golf is a hard game. And, that you should find a coach to help you improve your game! I do have to push back on the arms being done at p2. Especially when peak arm speed is just south of p 6!
While I get where you’re coming from - The golf swing is a harmonious motion, wrist mechanics, kinematics and of course force production ALL play a role. Those factors vary from person to person!! In my opinion one size does NOT fit all!
While there are of course similar patterns - Release patterns vary, as do kinematics and force production even at the highest level.
The art of instruction is finding what works for each individual based on a lot of factors including ‘physical limitations’ which you may not have considered in your comment. - many golfers don’t have the strength or mobility to transfer energy kinematically from their feet to the club head! (I’ve seen it, and helped them!) Heck - Even Tiger has made adjustments!!
Bottom line - I’m glad you’ve found what works best for YOU!
Best regards, A. 🏌️♂️⛳️🙏🏻
Why are you whispering?
Hi Jim, I got a giggle from your comment. 27k views and no mention until you. I had to redo the video a few times because I was so sick it was hard to talk! I kept coughing every 10 seconds! Talking quietly fortunately got me through.
I’m glad to say I’m on the mend with the help of antibiotics and will speak up next time. Thanks for watching!
Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
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Thank you Sir!! Coach A. ⛳️🏌️♂️🙏🏻
Again, watched multiple times -- as folks below said, transformational -- just need to get the arms in the release position out front, I still have some 'chicken wing' tendencies. But since I started to work the arms and not be as concerned about the open hips at release much easier speed gain and consistency - not forced as much. Thank You Again!!
Allow your arms to employ your body. I’ve never liked the thought of turning the hips. It’s a disaster that causes early extension for most. Kicking the ground with your lead foot and leg will work beautifully for most. It accommodates rotation in the pelvis which happens automatically with the proper use of ground mechanics.