Maverick Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Is it correct to tuck in the right elbow (righty) toward your right side on the downswing? I've been looking at some swings of various PGA players and noticed that on their downswing prior to impact they have managed to tuck their elbow into their side while maintaining club angle? Hopefully this makes sense in reading.. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleAA Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 You are correct, the are letting the left hand remain dominant in the swing and using the right as a guide, this appears as it is tucked really close because of their approach on the dowswing is from the inside. If you try to do this, remember not pull your hands to fast directly at your hips, this will happen naturaly if you keep your swing on the right plane. Tempo and balance are key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Wow, thanks for the info. I tried it out last week during the round and it felt pretty good..like the swing felt more consistent and secure. SO then, is this same concept applied for the irons, wedges as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Some players tuck the elbow in front of the hip "Pitch position" others have it behind the hip punch. You need a good pivot to be able to do the pitch if you move off your Tush line "Straighten up through the ball" you will not have the room for the elbow to get in front of the hip. The pitch position sets you up for maximum trigger delay but can be overdone . The feeling is of the right elbow leading the arm like a javelin throw or base ball pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshman Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 its a really good move for slicers of the golf ball, gives an image and was people moving into the slot as opposed to coming over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcw Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Budas, It sounds sooo easy, tuck or unite the right elbow to the right side...A few things are taking place and your hips dictate as do the wrists. Your topic is also known in golf as the 'magic move'. In a Galaxy Far Far Away.... Good full back swing, left shoulder over the right knee, hips rotated with your right hip in a very deep positon, wrists fully cocked in a neutral plane....downswing....your left hip begins to drive ever so slightly to the target while it also uncorks counterclockwise as your right elbow returns to the the right hip/oblique area...your wrists remain cocked...the hips are now square to the ball...there is much space between the knees....the left hips really begins to uncork and the left leg is posting up...the wrists naturally unwind as the hands, which are well ahead of the ball allow the club face to hit down and through impact. Post impact the right forearm rolls over the left. Bam. Your simple question of the right elbow is the MAGIC MOVE. It ain't easy for everyone to do, or we would all be single digit or scratch. Get a swing mirror! And read the following book which is outstanding: http://www.thegolfingmachine.com/book.htm Buena Suerte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Slaughter Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 You are correct, the are letting the left hand remain dominant in the swing and using the right as a guide, this appears as it is tucked really close because of their approach on the dowswing is from the inside.If you try to do this, remember not pull your hands to fast directly at your hips, this will happen naturaly if you keep your swing on the right plane. Tempo and balance are key. this is what ive been trying to do.ive working on this for awhile trying to get it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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