The SECRET To Leading With The Right Arm In The Downswing

[@ejcarey6679]

I’m 71 years old and this is the best explanation of what and how the right arm is suppose to work. Bravo!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Hope it serves you well!

[@stephenpole4260]

Way to go this is the best right arm explanation I've ever seen, can't wait to try it fabulous golf instruction Eric top man thanks for this instruction

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it Stephen!

[@godsdozer]

Eric, I'm old now..............shot 59 way back when..........held several course records. You are without a doubt the best teacher on KZbin.

[@CogornoGolf]

Wow!! 59 nice....64 my low....not sure I'll ever crack that 60 mark :) Really appreciate the kind words and support!

[@stevew7964]

You've got a way of breaking down the mechanics in such an easy way to understand the "why" and how to practice it. Really appreciate you sharing this!

[@CogornoGolf]

👊Thank you Steve! Hope it helps!

[@marklua8770]

Sr baaxo c 2:53 3:34 cbrbz

[@OscarGonzalez-vg3cp]

Eric, each time I see your videos, I discover one extra detail, to help me get better. Thanks your channel is very informative.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the kind words and feedback Oscar!!

[@mydogdidit]

This is excellent info for a casting problem and you are a great presenter. I look forward to working on this with your info.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@carlosdelgado2664]

Great explanation of how the right arm should work on a golf swing. It gave me a great visual, and I love the drill. thank you!🙏🏼

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Carlos!👊

[@christophermmadden9473]

the very best explanation and visual , drill support on what and how the right arm is suppose to work,, no doubt , my golf future is looking brighter.! I'm a 69 old timer stuck at DB golf for years . This drill will be a great boost to fewer lost balls and more lower scores.. CMM

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one helps, Christopher!

[@richardcorrigan2399]

Thanks Eric! Have been working with a local pro that has helped me immensely. We've gotten the backswing piece to the point that my next issue is 'how do you get the trail elbow from top of the backswing to impact?' You were watching today, weren't you? Seriously, thanks, that's great info and is really helpful to see and have the drills. Can't wait to try them.

[@CogornoGolf]

Lol love it Richard.....Keeping an eye on ya :) These may help supplement this one for ya on trail arm downswing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noGWZ2mNZ96MiZY&pp=ygUgRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHJpZ2h0IGFybSBkb3duc3dpbmc%3D kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6O7mI1-fN55eLM&pp=ygUgRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHJpZ2h0IGFybSBkb3duc3dpbmc%3D kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZTVYaSIesuIsMk&pp=ygUgRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHJpZ2h0IGFybSBkb3duc3dpbmc%3D

[@OscarGonzalez-vg3cp]

Thanks, Eric. This will help me to get the nice contact and extension with the finish. Comprehension and release. Cool.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well Oscar!!

[@sheilasmith5323]

Thanks for this explanation 💗 I have been trying to keep my right elbow tight to the body at top of backswing 🤣 No wonder I can’t get good contact. I always learn something from your videos😊 It should be so simple but I make it too complicated!

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Hope this one serves you well!

[@keithlucero6207]

Great lesson today thank you helping me understand the golf swing- Keith have a great day

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure, Keith!

[@leejones7945]

brilliant video!!! just the action I am working on at the moment. another well explained video with awesome swing thoughts and drills

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you Lee!

[@craigg.957]

Great video Eric! Appreciate the instruction in all your videos.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Craig!👊

[@colorfulmagicbybruce448]

This is exactly what Steve Holmes has been talking to me about and this video really helped me understand it. Thanks Eric!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it Bruce!

[@Sumerfum78]

This is exactly what I was looking for when you do this it unlocks a feeling through contact the is supernatural compressing the golf ball is absolutely magical. This drill is spot on, Thank you !!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad this one was helpful, Randall!

[@marthabrusegar1953]

I can’t wait to get to the range and work on this. I’ve been bringing my right elbow to my hip, NOT getting it in front of my body. Great drill and explanation!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps, Martha!!

[@toddjohnson838]

Thanks Eric - nice breakdown of the iron swing. I have struggled with this for a long time. One additional thing that helped me was to NOT target the back of the ball. I now look to hit the inside of the ball about 4 or 5 o’clock position. This target forces me to bring the elbow in to the central position just like you show in this video. I tried using your exercise along with the target change and now I can strike the ball more consistently - thanks - I just subscribed to your channel!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that Todd!! Appreciate ya!

[@jackkitchens7419]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for watching, Jack!

[@martymcflytriple0007]

Another great drill Eric thx for insightful instruction

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Marty!

[@jackgarland4080]

I'm 70. Started doing this a couple of weeks ago and compression and distance really improved. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this, Jack!

[@bertrandbuisson3.14]

Very clear, I can't wait to practice it. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps!!

[@Eckoh.Brahvoh]

Awesome video i personally need content like this great break down things definitely clicked this one great job thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad to hear this!!

[@daviddewing6137]

great explination of the involvement of the right arm. Thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks David!!

[@rjroth4869]

Why it's so important and how to do it - simple, clear, terrific!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@RyGuy-]

Your lessons are some of the best I've watched. Thank you so much.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it :)

[@JohnSahrmann]

I love the details of bringing the trail elbow to the midline of the body as detailed in the 3-step process: trail arm moves back, away from the midline, trail arm moves independently during the body turning forward bringing the trail arm back to the body midline, and trail arm straightens to compress golf ball, resulting in the forward slant of the club shaft and solid ball contact.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊Appreciate you being here with us, John!

[@darrenfisher6594]

Been struggling to find something that gets my hips turning correctly and my right arm working more through the ball. Will give this a try. Wish you lived in the UK! I've tried several lessons but thus far I've only managed to turn all elements correctly when hitting static positions on backswing - cannot repeat the prime loaded positions when I go for a non-stop swing

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one helps Darren! Would love to work together online at CogornoGolf.com👊

[@JohnCampbell-m2h]

Hi Eric great video can you comment on the role of the left arm during this action with the right arm thanks for your help kindly advise Jack

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks John! Will do more on that soon

[@HabibiGolf]

Very nice drills - I'll try them out. Makes a ton of sense. Thank you.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!! Hope they help! Make sure the club face is closed enough early enough with this!

[@douglasmichel6361]

Awesome explanation / demonstration.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Douglas!

[@marnew1000]

Great video Eric, love the visuals, trying this at the weekend (if it ever stops raining) cheers from over the pond 🇬🇧

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps my friend!

[@steviek6484]

Thanks Eric going to bookmark this one and try to practice it.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps ya Stevie!

[@robdmd99]

Eric Cogorno, you are the best! Thanks for putting out such great content on YT

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the kind words and support, Rob!

[@BHJ7115]

Nice drill Eric thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!! Our pleasure

[@Gleavster]

Outstanding instruction. Thank you.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@craigmoeller962]

I think this is great! I've been working on letting my trail shoulder work down in the downswing but I was having some balls go off to the right a bit. I'm seeing your right arm not only work out in front but also following your hips around to the left. Is this correct? Also, thank for mentioning the hand motion which provide some snap with the club and squaring the club face.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Craig! Yes, that's correct👍 Appreciate you watching!

[@bobc9181]

Hey Tom, good stuff as always. I'm thinking back to a video you did with Tom Saguto where you guys focused on tucking the right elbow in at a dress and keeping it tucked and even more tucked throughout the back swing and downswing. Doesn't that kind of replace what you're showing today in terms of letting the bicep get unattached from your chest at the top of the downswing but then increasing that contact during the downswing? Could we sum this up by saying there's more than one way to skin a cat? Thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

For sure!! Both can work Bob agreed!

[@bobc9181]

@@CogornoGolf thanks and sorry about calling you Tom. I know your name is Rick!

[@GLI4U]

Loved this information, thanks Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@birdman9298]

Great explanation thank you 🙏

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it! Our pleasure!

[@markjamesmetcalf]

GREAT VIDEO! Don’t forget right forearm/bicep facing forward

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Yes good one! Couple that with enough forearm rotation and all set kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZTVYaSIesuIsMk&pp=ygUgRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHJpZ2h0IGFybSBkb3duc3dpbmc%3D

[@russquick7899]

Another good visual Eric. Thanks-Russ

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Russ!!

[@kormrright]

Great explanation. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it! Out pleasure!

[@Bullrunbonkers]

Gonna try this at the range this werk

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps!

[@jerrymacias150]

The lightbulb just came on…..thanks man

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear it, Jerry!

[@Puttj]

Brilliant! Fixed everything 4 me

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this!

[@stevedriscoll2539]

Good stuff! Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Steve!

[@michaelmiranda2940]

Great detail on what needs to happen

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Michael!

[@burtallen4040]

Another great video and thank you for sharing. I started doing this motion and hit it really well for me for a couple of weeks. Two misses started showing up: high right due to me having the club face open at impact and a fat shot here and there. Without seeing my swing, you think the high right comes from me not releasing and holding the angle too long? I’m a scratch player if that helps. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Burt! Sounds right.....yes I would add in either lead wrist flexing to close face or more arm rotation to square. The more the elbow goes forward it opens the face.....so you need to close it along with that....ANYWHERE in the swing.

[@CogornoGolf]

Here are some showing HOW to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHS6aoqVoayEqq8&pp=ygUmRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vICMxIHNraWxsIHNxdWFyZSBjbHViIGZhY2U%3D kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ21q52Lq6iFobc&pp=ygUmRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vICMxIHNraWxsIHNxdWFyZSBjbHViIGZhY2U%3D

[@burtallen4040]

Thanks!!!

[@lolobuggah2670]

I've been playing golf for 20 years and after doing this drill I hit the ball more solidly than ever, gaining 15-20 yards in my irons. It transformed my swing. Cured my sequencing fault. This is truly golf 's secret. Thank you for sharing this!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that!! Our pleasure!!

[@apwyuen]

good advice

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@cdunne1620]

.. great video Eric 👏. I’ve been experimenting with neutralising the right index finger through impact and it really helps in getting the hands forward. The right index finger can kill your golf swing in my experience

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! Yeah agreed---important topic....should probably do some more content on that

[@katos84770]

As usual another great video explaining things perfectly

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it :)

[@katos84770]

@@CogornoGolf I always get nervous when my forearm is facing up before impact worrying my club face is totally open although my hands are in front of the ball..might need to work on rotation

[@CogornoGolf]

For sure! Need to add forearm rotation with this for sure....watch this one I go through that part more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZTVYaSIesuIsMk&pp=ygUXRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHJpZ2h0IGFybSA%3D

[@ElvisPriscillaPresley]

Setup Coggy....external rotation of the arm so that the inner elbow pocket points straight up to the sky, then internally rotate of the hand. It's the only way the right arm will fold properly and into the proper "plane".

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes! We talk about that one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4infpywrs-drrM&pp=ygUXRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHJpZ2h0IGFybSA%3D

[@Sports4me7]

For me it all came down to set-up. I used to have my trail bicep facing more like 10 o clock and would cast and get stuck no matter what but once I tucked it in so it pointed straight in front of me and trying to keep that it helped me get my elbow to function like this

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes love it

[@jerrythegolfer]

30 years of trying to keep my hands in line with my strum at all times you tell me they do move independently. No wonder I have trouble thank you very much/

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one helps, Jerry!

[@TreeClimberChris]

Excellent, thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Chris!

[@ryansheridan2853]

Love it, trying this out today

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Ryan! Hope it helps....make sure club face close enough early enough with it

[@BrittJRosen]

Thanks Eric

[@CogornoGolf]

You got it!

[@gunnarjinx]

Great video .... NOW ... after a major surgery i can't make that move with that elbow.... can u explain HOW i make this impact happen without it?! I'm a scratch golfer with my then "flawed" swing .... so how do i do it?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Gunnar! Sure thing---just need to see your swing to tell you for sure how you match the pieces up! In general players who would have the trail arm more back on their side (like a Jim Furyk) have a ton of body rotation to get the club forward enough

[@noherekruger3738]

The easiest way to explain this, is that you need to go through the motion like you're skipping a rock across a lake. For me, its my first swing thought in the downswing. Assuming your other angles and wrists are correct, that skipping the rock motion will get that right elbow moving properly.

[@CogornoGolf]

Yep!

[@CraigHansonGolf]

Great video Eric 👊

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Craig!!

[@zporteso3493]

Saw a drill where you held the club only with your trail hand and from the top you should throw the club (imagine it ofc and holding onto it ) Works wonders for leading with my trail elbow.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!

[@mikemathisgolf]

For players that has frozen trail shoulder, what can be an alternative drill or feel with limited external rotation?

[@joeditzelgolf8305]

Great teaching and explanation. My only fear is watching people block it to the right trying to jam their trail elbow so far forward. Even Adam Scott has it closer to his trail hip. In any case, it's a good swing feel to get compression and a forward low point. Another great video.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Thanks Joe!

[@azcharlie2009]

You are correct! If there is a secret to golf, this is it. But, what we have to realize is there is a massive amount of forearm rotation, in a very short time, just before impact. Hack Motion proves this is what all great players do. There isn't much force involved. We're just slinging the club down the line, and it happens almost automatically. Hence, the term, "release"....

[@CogornoGolf]

Agreed! People get nervous when you start talking forearm rotation.....as they think it will lead to "too much timing".......when in fact all that rotation is NEEDED just to get the face to square and the club head forward to the ball. I've been trying to yell that from the rooftops in our vids for past 8 years!!

[@azcharlie2009]

@@CogornoGolf Lee Trevino called it the rubber band effect. When your trail arm starts out lower than your lead arm, it wants to bounce back, like a rubber band. That's kind of what I mean when I say it doesn't take much effort. Feel free to use this thought!

[@philippenonet9166]

Great video 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Philip!

[@bjmmotorco]

Great Video!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@gregorysivik5044]

Eric - when the trail elbow moves in front of the body, doesn’t that also shallow the club?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Gregory! Yes! The external rotation of the trail shoulder induces trail forearm supination, leading to a shallowing motion of the shaft👍

[@5toonfan6]

Brilliant

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@kk2336]

Great 1, ty

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!!

[@jeffwilson1056]

If the right hand is facing upwards at parallel as is the right arm there must be some serious hand release at the end of the downswing to square the club - is that right or am I missing something?

[@ianscott5266]

At first I thought the clip of Adam Scott was your student. I was like wow that worked!

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Appreciate ya watching!

[@jg2380]

A plus as usual

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@ryanb4968]

The best breakdown description for those of us who have little body consciousness

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you Ryan!

[@Greenballed]

Does the arm really come in front more or is it just the rotation to the left making it look that way because the line hasn’t moved?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey there! Yes, the arms ideally would be actively working back in front separately from the body rotation. I talk through all the extra details in this video you may enjoy checking out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/noGWZ2mNZ96MiZYfeature=shared

I can't belive this helped anyone. Its not an easy drill what is needed to hit the ball first then ground. It is the whole downswing. And... How is that "independent move" done?

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@philipvandenheever2084]

There is an even easier way: the elbow to left shoulder distance remains constant from top of backswing to impact. One simple thought and bang!

[@CogornoGolf]

I like it!!

[@jamiesloan7259]

Great stuff, Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Jamie!

[@alexn8320]

If I had a vote, Eric Cogorno would get it for a Golf Digest Top Instructor hands down!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it Alex :)

[@Rko453]

I just beat Kim Jong Un's course record thanks to this video!!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@davidwebster3107]

😂

[@yixiao9473]

😂😂

[@lenardtan7169]

Lol

[@chicagowabo1]

RIP

[@boblance2442]

I work on that but it’s so easy till you put a ball in the way , do u want to get the same feel with a driver ,

[@CogornoGolf]

All clubs! Start short and slow and gradually build up👍

[@TimSuttonGolf]

Awesome drill! Great for teaching how to lose chicken wings! Cheers!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Tim!! Hope you are well

[@josephbarrett697]

Slow motion of this lesson, please!

[@williamsu4254]

This could be the a-ha moment for me

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well!!

[@bigwill6974]

I do not do this. At all. This vid explains why my shaft always exits so vertically, why my trail hand lets go through impact (it’s not keeping up), and a bunch of other things. Probably because I was extremely lead hand dominant most of my early golfing years, just dragging my trail hand and arm along. Gonna be doing a lot of reps of this.

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes! Agreed---- this one with the glove under could be a good one to add in your case to help learn the feeling and the exit more around vs high and right kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaCYeHaNm9F2qdE&pp=ygUgRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHJpZ2h0IGFybSBjb25uZWN0ZWQ%3D

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes more slow mo would be good--agreed!

[@imaxfli]

All this stuff with screw you up. Just think the arms just follow along,,,,,,

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@waqarghulam3548]

Your body CG moves way forward of what it was at address. May be another way to look at it.

[@CogornoGolf]

For sure a big part of it!

[@Graham-bg3ij]

This “ drill “ is taking place from completely the wrong angle - horizontal- nothing causes golfers more problems than horizontal angles - watch - attention to detail needs to be from the first moment to the very last

[@JimHamiltonBusinessCoach]

Your KZbin please

[@ericfraser1247]

Nope. Disaster. You never unplug your bicep to your pec unless at the very top See Peter Cowen.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for watching and the feedback Eric!

[@KristHoney]

I would love to see your real playing. Even it's all pars is okay.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! If you search my name and "breaking par" or "course vlog", we have some you may enjoy watching!

[@lymedog3176]

Why do you only show face on to the ball… we can’t see where you stand for each club.., how close or how far away

[@CogornoGolf]

Sorry about that----this video was mainly showing the arm motion from face on thats why. If you check out any of our other vids you'll see tons of down the line as well! Hope all is well

[@lymedog3176]

No your videos are very helpful… just the ball placement on this one was of interest… you usually give both directions of view…. Np keep up the good work!