GOLF, KEEP YOUR ELBOWS CLOSER

This video from PGA Professional Chris Ryan looks at the elbows and when they should begin to seperate, and looks at some of the faults that golfers can fall into.
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[@MatthewParsonsDrumsAndAudio]

Keep doing these type of lesson videos. You hit the topics that a lot of other guys I've noticed don't. And you go into great detail which is always helpful. You truly have some of the better golf lesson videos out there! Keep at it.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

+Matthew Parsons Thanks Matthew glad your enjoying the videos

[@MrOldsalts]

Hi Chris, after playing golf for 50 years, as a high teen handicapper, I recently learnt that I am guilty of coming "over the top". My club pro has kept telling me but I'm not sure I got much help that I was able to make stick. So I started to look to KZbin and luckily I found you on advice of a fellow golfer. I have been watching your videos for a few months now and I have now finally worked it out and this video has just nailed it for me, along with a number of other downswing videos. I have been keeping those elbows the same distance in the downswing for a couple of rounds now and am amazed at the difference it makes. I am striking the ball so much better, straighter and a little longer even. Thanks so much and you have a devoted follower here in Adelaide, Australia.

[@ngeltz]

OMG! This was a great demonstration. This is the 'key' to addressing my back swing & down swing - FINALLY! I do believe with this video, I have FINALLY addressed the most significant fault in my entire golf swing. Fantastic!

[@RoughChopTom]

How's the swing looking now, 4 years on mate?

[@bonzogolf1443]

Best explanation of the "technical details" of the various parts of a complete golfswing I have ever come across. Rather good from Chris Ryan and improved my game incredibly. Been getting better at golf and studying it for 28 years and did not think there was much more to explain. I used to watch "Golf My Way" on VHS and Greg Norman "The complete golfer" and countless books on golf but nothing as good as your instruction mate.......Wish my back was not so bad.......cant wait to get out there.....the joys of being 45 years old!....sigh.......I thought i was immune to old age

[@bsihom]

Best video yet. This will fix a lot of my mistakes. Thank Chris

[@garyjones9271]

thanks chris, have been working hard, all winter on improving my game. and have relied heavily on several of your videos. i play off 21. mainly because i cannot get off the tee, without getting blocked out etc. but with the help of yourself, Amy chow, ie throwing the driver and using your abs. Dan whitacker. ( sorry Dan not sure of spelling.) for the last month or so i have played to about 12, with 10 being my lowest. so armed with my new swing changes. i am really looking forward to the new season. and have a few weeks of glory before they catch up with me haha. thanks again love watching and learning from you.

[@burr6303]

This video changed my swing for me today. I went from constantly fading/ cutting my irons off target to hitting straight shots. I shot 90 for the first time today and that was with a 9 on the 18th hole! Thanks for the good work

[@dhart220554]

Best way of teaching golf, mechanics explained with clarity and consequences showed perfectly. Thank you, will follow all your new videos. Merry Xmas and happy New Year

[@chrishoughton6645]

Great video! Just found your channel (late to the game) but this video is excellent in helping my early release. This “feel” helps everything from my hand position at the top of my swing and my transition which both contributed to an early release at impact. Simple explanation and regressing this has fixed a chain of issues that I have been fighting. Well done and thanks again.

[@AtEboli]

Good video. There is a golf drill that has been used for over 50 years of taking a strap or belt, putting around both arms and the torso, around chest/bicep level, and hitting golf balls like this, to make sure your arms stay connected. Your swing is beautiful.

[@sontan3124]

thank you! This answered my question that I put on your other elbow video. Very comprehensive, easy to understand and I can start to fix my flying elbow. Totally appreciate these professional lesson!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

+sontan3124 Thanks

[@MarkSmithhhh]

This is a must and its insane this isn't talked about enough...get your alignment, address and ball position correct, grip then keep your elbows together and turn your chest...good set up and turning with your elbows close the whole time will more or less provide a proper golf, on plane golf swing...obviously it's easier said than done and controlling the clubface imo is the hardest part of the swing, but tight elbows solves so so so many issues

[@garyjones9271]

very helpful video again Chis. not always the most exciting. but certainly very informative. these videos have already improved, my game. and i look forward to seeing more technical hints, that really make a difference. thankyou.

[@Jatezki]

Super! Thank you Chris. This subject doesn't have many (especially good) videos on youtube. I seperate my elbows in impact.. now I know that this is the first thing which I need to address in my swing! :)

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

+Jarno Sarkkinen Thanks and appreciate the comment

[@rogerjones3034]

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[@davidlacey6875]

Great video. This accurately describes a problem I've struggled with for years, and has been very helpful!

[@TheGunnyUSMC]

Great video. Love the areas the elbow can separate. It made me think of one area I had not thought about. Thank you.

[@PaulPGR]

Nice simplistic way in explaining Chris. Thanks!

[@justjames1111]

Great Explanation and Demonstration Chris, really helpful.

[@joelmabe7860]

Really like your videos... you bring a different insight to the golf swing that really helps with a deeper understanding... I would like to know what role these play with the more mainstream concepts.. like bow and cup wrist at the top of the backswing

[@stephenh1616]

Brilliant. Light bulb moments. Why haven't I come across this elbow malarkey before. Keeping the right elbow close to my body worked wonders!!

[@JustFish15]

Working on this at the moment, great content... Keep up the good work Chris...

[@wreckim]

For some reason Chris, this explanation seems to promote "keeping your hands in front of your torso" without thinking about THAT.....this seems easier to me as I practiced. Great lesson indeed. Thank you.

[@Hammy135]

Your golf instruction is spot on mate 👌🏻

[@sim2502]

Great video Chris, my issue is definitely the first one- flying elbow. Seem to revert to it every now and again causing poor strikes.

[@leeglass9791]

what a cracking vid well done chris I watch all your vids trouble is I have missed 3 episodes of corrie

[@jamessawyer4625]

I just saw this 3 years after you recoded the video. this is what I needed for sure. I had problem keeping the elbows the same distance from take away to impact . I am sure it was a flying elbow.. I think it might be all the problems I have had for years. thanks 3 year late.

[@clintonworden9713]

This is the most informative information ever I've heard about this thanks will check my swing and see

[@randymotsinger5045]

Great video, I tried this and it has really helped my accuracy. Thanks again Chris....

[@kennyc3670]

More or less what Jimmy Ballard says. In his connected swing he says to always maintain the triangle throughout the swing, except for the finish.

[@1220freddie]

Excellent video, mate. Certainly explains many of my miss-hits Thank you.

[@jonathankerner2094]

Outstanding. Given that I had no idea about this, and that I am really struggling with fairway clubs, I think I'm safe in assuming I need to drill and groove this skill! Thank you.

[@timothycoates4723]

Thanks I really needed that. I have this once in a while lifting my rear Elbow. I've been trying to eliminate it but it shows up to often

[@rpcrev]

Thanks Chris. Great insight. Love your vids. Keep up the great work.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

+Martin Moore Thanks Martin, appreciate your comments

[@paullazarus790]

I've found this to be the single most important key swing item for me. It just seems to fix everything else and will add distance and vastly improve ball flight.

[@waynepadley1337]

Great explanation very clear ! Thanks

[@georgiewalker1069]

Great advice. Thanks Chris

[@cordellwalker1165]

good video Chris, not to get off subject, but I watched your lead shoulder video and I thought it supposed to raise at impact. when I try it I slice the ball.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

+Cordell Walker HI Cordell, yes the lead shoulder should be moving up and around through impact, if you are slicing the ball this could be a face or path issue, so working on those should help this

[@BakerImageGroup]

Great videos. It would be nice to see a slo-mo replay after you hit some of your full shots.

[@deweyedwards564]

Thanks for the detail you go in to!

[@justjames1111]

I have a question Chris. What if a golf is physically incapable of keeping the elbows together, especially a the top of the backswing, and the elbows move apart as in the 'flying right elbow'?

[@bend6005]

I definitely have that position at the top of the golf swing, are there any drills to avoid this?

[@ChalrieD]

Very helpful sir thank you

[@72sssidhu]

great video Chris..thanks...esp like your OFTEN word which you use very often

[@rickflorio6682]

Wow this is the first time I have seen what is ment by flying elbows and how it effects the swing . How did Jack N get away with flying elbows?

[@jasonc2390]

Rick Florio Fred couples is another one.

[@TeeFrye]

Nice video, Thanks!

[@IMAC241]

Is it the same for chipping?

[@robertriess4014]

This is all based on Ben Hogans swing right?

[@ronkisslingxie958]

Perfect.

[@spizza991]

ahhhhhhh thats whats contributing to my MASSIVE over swing :-( cheers chris !!

[@HockeyPlayoffRun]

thank you

[@Richie0272]

This is something I'm working on

[@jimlock6152]

Did Ben Hogan not say he feels his arms are bound together?

[@Bill-uo6cm]

Yes.

[@MarkSmith-lz5rk]

And this is that feeling of connection ive never understood...

[@Leon575]

This is actually one of the most important things in the golf swing beginners need to be aware of.

[@MarkSmith-lz5rk]

Its crazy man, nobody ever talks about this...get this right and keep the connection, you hwve a decent swing to at least play comfortably

[@VimMitt]

Both elbows never separates even after impact because you have to turn over elbows with palm down after impact.

[@nicoclause]

good vid ryan but what causes the elbows to separate

[@davidlin1345]

Basically, this is due to elbows are "disconnected" from the body; especially those hitting ball with their arms.

[@IMAC241]

Class 👌🏼

[@joecoffee7750]

Doing this added 10 yards to my irons

[@theawesomesausage]

you seriously need to fix the framerate in these videos.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

+theawesomesausage Yes im on the case, appreciate its not as clear as other vids but will hopefully fix

[@theawesomesausage]

ChrisRyanGolf Thanks sir. I really appreciate it.

[@jameszoetewey1942]

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[@Robert-ts2ef]

Chris, brilliant videos mate and I am picking up a lot of great tips. However, you are doing my head in when you (probably unknowingly) swallow your spit and make that 'tut' sounding noise not so much on this vid but a lot more on most of your other ones. No disrespect meant but it drives me crazy.

[@Golfsmithin]

Thanks very helpful