tour-md Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 What are keys for maintaining a solid position at the top of the backswing? It appears as if I could do chin-ups on Adam Scott's shaft at the top of his swing (along with Tiger). However, when I watch Davis Love III I do notice that he appears more "loose". Is this the result of flexibility, grip pressure, transition of weight,....? Looking at my swing, I believe I'm not as solid at the top as I would like. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgestone0202 Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Also, why does Tiger point his right forearm almost directly down at the ground at the top of his backswing? Most other top players allow their right forearm to match their spine angle. In order for me to get into Tiger's position at the top of my backswing, I have to lay the club well off the target line and bend my right wrist back so my right hand faces the sky. What gives? :fever: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tour-md Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 If I had my elbow pointing down I would need medical attention after a round. :) Great question though. Sadly, I'm not sophisticated enough to provide an answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrazygolfer Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Here is a portion of his latest swing: http://www.somaxsports.com/HaneyTigersSwing.htm Are you as flexible as Tiger? I do yoga & pilate to strengthen the core muscle (stomach) and for flexibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tour-md Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 ACG, That's a great link. Thanks for the info. tmd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgestone0202 Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 I'm pretty flexible, as I'm only 26 (not as flexible or strong as Tiger), but I let my right forearm match my spine angle at the top of my backswing. I can't see the benefit of pointing the right elbow straight at the ground like Tiger unless you want to dislocate your elbow. I'm not advocating a flying elbow, just somewhere in between the two extremes. Thanks for the link to Tiger's swing. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1967 Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 getting the right elbow vertical is something butch ingrained in his swing so his rt elbow would not get stuck on the downswing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgestone0202 Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Thanks Jerry for the info on Tiger's swing. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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