🔥 Little Known SECRET Keeps the Left Arm Straight in Your Golf Swing! 🔥

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[@amichaels-v3]

Finally! A golf coach that doesn't add useless minutes of verbal-waterboarding to the tutorial... Most coaches (even great ones) add 17 useless minutes talking about irrelevant chatter to a 7 minute training - so frustrating! I'm following this channel for sure! Great video, Coach!

[@chetroberson8023]

Agree totally! Adam doesn’t waste time, gets to the heart of the matter quickly!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Aaron.
All the best, Adam

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I appreciate the comment Chet.
Best, Adam

[@MattS-pv6mk]

My dog's looking at me, "what are you laughing at now Dad?"
"Verbal water-boarding".... brilliant!!!😁

[@nickyv1436]

100 percent

[@regulareverydaynormalgolfer]

This is the clearest I've seen this presented regarding the idea of pushing down with the left pad to get wrist cock and keep left arm straight. I'm going to give this a try at my next range session. thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks!

[@garyleahy4537]

Adam, another great tip. I see so many players try to "throw" the club head away from them during the take away, rather than "push" the grip end toward the ground. I also think there are quite a few instructors that teach the wrong way to start the take away. You hit the nail on the head (as always). I also like how you address players who might not be as flexible as we once were. Brilliant.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Gary!
Best, Adam

[@paulbillingham6769]

Cheers, just tried that 'great tip' in the living room, (where I keep my golf clubs) and I can't wait to hit the driving range tomorrow.

[@joer8273]

Your content is so dense with value and quality instruction.
It’s parsimonious; you say a lot in a few words and I LOVE IT!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Parsimonious! Nice call Joe.
Best, Adam

[@chrisrobinson8196]

Wow! I've watched hundreds of videos on the backswing, but this is the first one that has made such a clear connection between how a proper wrist cock actually helps to keep the lead arm straight. This has been a real eyeopener for me. Thank you, Adam. Well done!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Chris, glad you found it helpful
Best, Adam

[@chuckbergh3694]

I agree

[@davidmonk6139]

Hi, just found you while trawling around. You sir are a great teacher and I've immediately subscribed. Thank you for sharing.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much David!
Best, Adam

[@brianwagner9518]

Adam you and Tom Saguto have helped my game soooo much thank you

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it Brian
All the best, Adam

[@speedracerjoe1217]

I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago. YOU have my vote for Instructor of the Year! I am a 18 handicap and have averaged over 90 all year this year. After watching your video and keeping my left arm straight, my last two rounds were 85 (last week) and 76 (today). I hit 9 of 14 fairways and 12 of 18 greens in regulation. Thank you so much for adding joy to my favorite game. Now I need to work on my putting. Out of 12 GIRs, I only converted 3 to birdies and 8 to pars. I will study your putting instruction videos.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Nice going Joe, and thanks!

[@procfisc]

Just got round to watching this and have to say it is the best description of how to cock the wrists properly in the backswing that I have come across in all my years of golf. Many thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment.
Best, Adam

[@antoncrouse1470]

Best coach by far. Easy to understand.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Anton

[@Lucid_zzz_Dream]

Your channel and instruction style are awesome! You give gold and you give it quickly! Watching your videos is truly a joy. Thanks for taking the time to help us with our game. 👍😎

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the kind comment Mike.
All the best, Adam

[@frankolivas8593]

Yes, this was very helpful, I am thankful, good easy explanation for a senior. For some reason, this video has been the topping to all the other golf videos I watch, because there are so many perfect swings people are showing on here , you tube.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked the video Frank
Best, Adam

[@jeffbechtold5198]

Awesome tip, you are a great teacher. Your video on how to hit the ball without striking it fat has helped me more than any other tip! Hands pass ball 1st. That and lag really have done wonders. Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Jeff, and glad you are making progress.
Best, Adam

[@georgealfonso1131]

Thank you very much Adam...the push of the thumb made very consistent iron shots..Thank you

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it George

[@reenman50]

That was the magic feeling I was missing, feeling the club create a wider arc by pushing out on the butt. This also feels more powerful, controlled and the same every time. Thank You So Much!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful Rene

[@dereklahm323]

Just realized I've been gripping the club wrong for the last 4 years. Thank you, Adam.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You’re welcome

[@shannon-the-cannon-Briggs]

Solid advice as always

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Shannon

[@steves3422]

Yes, to the point! Already improved by the pushing the left wrist into the club to start the hinge -- much better feel and keeps the left arm straight. Thank You!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you made progress Steve

[@scottmercer86]

Really helpful!! Short and to the point!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Scott

[@pjwillsr]

Just subscribed after this video...wow. So clear and to the point, with useful/understandable info to help train yourself.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, glad you found the video helpful

[@edsonchakanyuka3733]

Absolutely brilliant and practical. Changed my tempo for the better. Thank you very much

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked the video Edson
Best, Adam

[@zacharydoser8536]

Superior golf tutorial. I've watched numerous golf tutorial videos, but hands down yours is the best. I recently subscribed to your channel and now watch it exclusively.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Zachary. Hope you make good progress

[@davidreid2847]

Thanks Adam. Really appreciate the tips

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found them helpful David
Best, Adam

[@gtrgarrage2422]

Love the way this is explained, have helped me tremendously

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it

[@dandalcolletto743]

Ben Hogan's book was instrumental in changing my swing, obviously for the better and the first thing you talked about was his book and the grip. Awesome video and can't wait to see more. I just subscribed. Thank you!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

thanks Dan, hope you enjoy the channel.
Best, Adam

[@johnschwartz1536]

Excellent video Adam on How To Keep The Left Arm Straight In The Golf Swing! I like your explanation of how "pushing down the butt end of the handle with your left hand" not only straightens the left arm but produces necessary wrist hinge. Well Done Adam! I have archived this video!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks John, glad you found it helpful
Best, Adam

[@jonasbertilbellander]

Yes this

[@ljohnmiller]

this is a great great fundamental lesson. Adam is terrific.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much John.
Best, Adam

[@anthonyviola9400]

Adam, very helpful vid lesson thank you! 👍🇨🇦

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Anthony.
Best, Adam

[@InTheNow2020]

very pleased to see this video. I believe this is the single most important tip for a correct swing. The wrist bends toward the bottom of the arm as the left arm is kept straight.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment
Best, Adam

[@jayhamilton2915]

These are always so good!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Jay
Best, Adam

[@RolandoInPhx]

Why am I just seeing this now?? This is great 👍🏽

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, glad you found the video helpful

[@mariannagararsdottir9986]

Excellent lesson, well explained. Thanks! 👍🏼🇮🇸

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Marianna
All the best, Adam

[@sevesellors2831]

Great lesson Adam will try it,many thanks!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Steve, glad you found it helpful.
Best, Adam

[@golfinnewengland8256]

I knew from Jim Flick's videos about how to push the handle down, but you took it to the next level where you demonstrate pushing it out. I never realized I was pushing the club head out.
Thank you for clearing this up.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found the video helpful
Best, Adam

[@golfinnewengland8256]

The snow finally melted here and I gave it a go, the drill works and my upper lead arm hurts from the stretch! Thank you for all you do to make us play better ⛳.

[@neverstopkko4693]

beautiful swing!!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much
Best, Adam

[@williejack4752]

THE SECRET of pushing on the left hand thumb with the right hand to push the grip away to keep the left arm straight--Great advise I have never heard before after years of looking ---club head speed exploded for me today==Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it Willie
Best, Adam

[@Woody54321]

Excellent tips! Thank you

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You’re welcome Neil

[@space509]

YOOO
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
This just changed my game completely, I literally just added about 30 yards to every club and improved my ball striking immediately.
Blows my mind that nobody has caught this before for me, thank you!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment, and congrats on your progress!
Best, Adam

[@JK-cu7mh]

Still a great video two years later! Thank you

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks!

[@jamesmorrissey9133]

Great video, really helped my feel all the way through my swing. Except for two lip outs would have broken 80 for the first time. Thanks so much

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Nice going James!
Best, Adam

[@deanclarke3635]

Great instruction, best on UA-cam....

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Very kind of you Dean!
Best, Adam

[@javierherrera5616]

Thanks 😊 I definitely hit the ball better when I keep my left arm fairly straight. It doesn’t come natural to me because I’ve played so many years bending my left arm. It’s a game changer. 😊 Gracias

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Javier

[@CoolDaysEnd]

Great tips! Thanks!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, glad you liked the video
Best, Adam

[@Jim_Sanders.]

Excellent advice.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much
Best, Adam

[@jduncanm3golf]

Very insightful video

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful

[@SuperBen7878]

Best golf tip ever on how to have a straight left arm in the backswing. For years, I've tried to push away with my right arm to straighten my left with no success. Pushing that fat pad in the left hand down on the takeaway is a miracle worker. I ripped the ball. For example, on hole number 6, I drove the ball 265 yards on to the green and the putt was for an eagle which I missed! The next lesson will be putting!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Nice going Ben!
best, Adam

[@jbiz447]

Great video! Thanks!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks James
Best, Adam

[@sammangialardi6613]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm 72 and have learned so much from you.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Sam, you're welcome.
Best, Adam

[@chuckbergh3694]

Great video thanks for the help

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked it Chuck.
Best, Adam

[@Stephno86]

Superb drill :) thank you sir.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You’re welcome

[@domingo0910]

Very good teacher

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much

[@paletagaloa2245]

Great drill thanks 👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You’re welcome

[@johnkoval1898]

Thanks for the great video. Left arm straight and correct wrist cock are two aspects of my swing I seem to always need to get better at.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks John, hope you make good progress.
Best, Adam

[@nelsonsmell2767]

Never heard push the handle away to cock but it makes perfect sense. I’ve always had an issue with lack of risk cock and a collapsing trail arm. Thanks so much!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful Nelson
Best, Adam

[@paulgreen8228]

I known this is an older video but I have tried this over the last week and it has been amazing. I have added 30 metres to driver and woods and am now able to compress my irons more frequently. I have plenty of work to do however this has helped enormously. I never had the correct feeling associated with cocking my wrist until now. Thank you 🎉

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Congratulations Paul, and glad the video helped you

[@simonroyjonesuk]

Great video. Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You’re welcome Simon

[@aussiegolfer2919]

Adam another great video 🏌️‍♀️⛳️🏌️‍♀️⛳️👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Aussie Golfer.
All the best, Adam

[@user-dk5st8zl8s]

Wow!! The idea of telling your top hand to push the grip away instead of focusing on the club head is amazing!! I can actually do this without any strain!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found the video helpful

[@monortues]

It's enlightening to see you push out the handle. Makes a lot of sense.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment
Best, Adam

[@danapurflourmill9572]

Superb video.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much.
All the best, Adam

[@rogerberube8087]

Very nice Adam, Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Roger!
Best, Adam

[@cavaleir1]

Great TIP!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, glad you liked it.
Best, Adam

[@MarioGonzalez-zo8lc]

Really enjoy your descriptions and your enthusiastic effort to educate us “hackers”! TK

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Mario!

[@scottyboy8800]

fantastic Adam simple and repeatable technique cheers 👍🏻

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I appreciate it Scotty

[@michaelh2716]

Thanks for the tip!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You’re welcome Michael
Best, Adam

[@micomendoza3331]

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[@micomendoza3331]

😢t😢🎉p 1:19 😢p🎉l

[@mccoyji]

Sounds good. Will try

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you make progress
Best, Adam

[@lenardtan7169]

Great instruction video

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Lenard
Best, Adam

[@MsFlyingpiglet]

Thanks a lot!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You're welcome.
Best, Adam

[@petequesada2936]

I don't see how you could have made my understanding of this concept easier. Sure, others have said to do certain things. But, none seemed to have made it so simple. Thank you.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Pete, glad you found it helpful

[@patrickcreath217]

Thanks Adam! 👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You're welcome Patrick
Best, Adam

[@jonasbertilbellander]

Great for me, thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Jonas

[@user-hf1iz2yb6d]

Terima kasih tuan

[@paulbeauregard5910]

Great drill!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Paul.
Best, Adam

[@snoopdiggler9174]

Excellent video and appreciate the visual positions combined with feel tips. Been working on these aspects as now in my 50’s and less fit/flexible, but these have helped me pull it all together with a couple specific muscle memory positions to focus on. Thanks so much!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, and glad you liked the video.
Best, Adam

[@marcsmorczewski9265]

Adam, Thank you for content. My question is in watching your left wrist it looks bent and not flat. I love watching the beat players' swings. John Rahm and Justin Johnson flatl from the beginning. In minimizing variables, what are your thoughts. Thank you.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Marc.
Rahm and Johnson are great, but I’m not a fan of the bowed look in the backswing. I have a video at this channel about keeping the wrist flat, hope it’s helpful

[@3687036]

The split hand drill is terrific. It's now my preshot routine--

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful Carl.
Best, Adam

[@sureshthiagarajan6660]

Great video Adam, this was a doubt I had for the longest time about the right arm (I'm a left handed golfer) bend that I have and that pushing the heel of the club trick was fantastic. Does the slight bend have a significant impact?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Suresh.
A slight bend in the lead arm is OK, ideally the energy transferring out to club through impact would straighten it out at that point.
Best, Adam

[@TheEtzz]

Agree to all the comments how good the video is .

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much

[@williekelty5601]

Good Stuff and Thank You! It's a process... ;)

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Willie
Best, Adam

[@johngal2055]

Great content again...explains why my backswing is getting shorter with the simple test🙂👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks John
Best, Adam

[@sargeroberts2430]

Hi Adam. Another good training video. I have a question. I noticed that when you're gripping the handle, there is a sizable gap between your finger-tips and the thumb pad. The old school of thought was that the tips should just touch the pad or very close to it. Is your grip oversized for a reason?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

My grips are standard size. I’ll have to check when I get a club on my hands, but the gap doesn’t feel very big.
All the best, Adam

[@tonywilliamson1474]

Adam good lesson thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked it Tony
Best, Adam

[@anniek5880]

Great tips! Thank you. I find it so hard to keep my left arm stiff and straight without making the rest of me get all stiff and straight as well. Have to practice these drills.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you have success with it Annie.
Best, Adam

[@anniek5880]

@@Scratchgolfacademy thank you. Me too. But not likely haha ! Just have to fun trying 🏌🏼‍♀️⛳️

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

2:55 the secret is out and I got it. I was probably doing it the wrong way you demonstrated.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Todd

[@ShOoTeR7386]

I have the habit also bend my arms both especially left at a 45° angle. I do this so badly I actually pulled an already injured pec muscle. Look with one watch from you Adam it's my wrist that I missing the basics. I'm a rookie so not even ashamed I injured myself. I'll keep watching I appreciate you and your craft.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment, and glad the video was helpful
Best, Adam

[@Aoughi]

Very reasonable thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Aoughi.
Best, Adam

[@mikefixac]

I've been playing golf for ~50 years. The straight left arm always made sense to me, but I could never incorporate it into my game. For me, it was just too uncomfortable. I came across something this week (accidentally) that changed my golfing life and golf swing. It's this: Instead of trying to keep a straight left arm all the way going back in the backswing, I let my left arm straighten at the end of my backswing. And that's the only time, besides the beginning of the swing when my arm is straight. This little tweak has dramatically changed my swing and made me more consistent and straight.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you’ve made progress Michael
Best, Adam

[@KBucchan]

Excellent tip. Tried it on the range and it works 100%.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it KB
Best, Adam

[@mckyj]

Thanks so much. Quick question. Many teach a flat left wrist position at the top of the backswing. This pushing down on the handle on the way back seems to leave a cupped wrist at the top. Should I worry about that ?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I'm fine with the wrist being slightly cupped Michael.
Best, Adam

[@HARRYCALLAHANdirtyharry]

Bravo monsieur grâce à vous et cette vidéo ,j ai retrouvé mon bon contact 👍👍👍👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks!!
Best, Adam

[@danapurflourmill9572]

The key is the straighter left arm. I was breaking it. The club facing the sky is not a problem. It will Automatically bend a little on its own. Thank you for the great video. Well explained.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment
Best, Adam

[@DerickPaulB]

Great tip, kept so simple - kills two birds... thanks Adam!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Derick
Best, Adam

[@raulvaladao35]

Very good

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Raul

[@wilmamcdade4544]

John Mc Dade -Excellent as usual, BUT I have restriced movement of my wrists bending them back is a struggle, not sure if it was caused by soccer injuries but any advice on how I could improve that aspect of my flexibility. I did play off 5 handicap for many years and had good length, but I struggle to get much longer nowadays.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks John.
For flexibility issues I recommend consulting an expert in that area.
All the best, Adam

[@tomault3063]

Good tips from the guy with the best name in golf.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Tom!

[@djelalhassan7631]

Great

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Djelal

[@gusbuster8068]

Extensor action! Via Homer Kelley’s book The Golfing Machine. 😀

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Gus, I like that book too
Best, Adam

[@klogjo]

My wife and I are about to golf for the first time in our life, so we need all the help we can get. We have taken four lessons and were never told about the straight left arm, thanks.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope it goes well for you Gary!
Best, Adam

[@jimgellein1072]

Thank you. I understand this. My practice thought is push-push. Left hand - Right hand.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Jim

[@johnmcguigan6717]

thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You're welcome John
Best, Adam