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 What is a Flying Elbow in Golf and does it Effect your Performance?

The Right Elbow:

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During the Backswing:

Try this flying elbow drill, it's worth a try to see if your backswing is consistant. Place a towel under your armpit. At the top of your backswing the towel should still be in place. If the towel falls, you have what is called a (flying - elbow) and this can promote inconsistency with your shots.


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During the downswing:

As you're doing your downswing, the elbow will tuck into your right side creating a more compact swing.












flying elbow drill 1

Animation of Drill:

Place a ball under your armpit. Make your golf swing and make sure the ball stays under the arm during the backswing, forwardswing and only after contact should the ball fall to the ground.






 
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What NOT to do:


As you're doing your swing, the right elbow should fold in such a way that it points toward the ground at the top of the backswing.

 

A flying right elbow can result from lifting the club with your arms during your backswing instead of turning your sholders. This can have a negative effect in the consistency of your shots.





Happy Golfing!!!



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The Triangle, Plane and Wrists

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Swing Speed

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The Head

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Flying Elbow

     

  

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