GOLF: Lead Arm Supination - How To Do It, When To Do It, And Why You MUST Do It To Play Good Golf

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When I say lead arm supination, if you were to kind of just hold your left arm (for a right-handed golfer) or lead arm out in front of you, palm facing to the right and then you were to take that arm and make it go palm up, that little move right there is supination.
I think a lot of people think they shouldn't rotate their arm that much during the golf swing and they should be just thinking about what their body does. That couldn't be farther from the truth. The better golfers have more forearm rotation during their downswing and follow through than you do.
In the early phases of the downswing, there's not going to be a ton of supination, but it happens sooner than we would expect. If you're trying to rotate by impact, your brain is beginning that process starting pretty early in the downswing. Usually better players are supinating earlier than amateur golfers.
If I were to get into a position when I get down to last parallel and we were to look at the back of my left hand, or the logo of my glove, it is going to point more or less straight away from me at this position. My left hand from that position needs to go from straight away from me to square to the target and then it needs to go to the left.
Put a club in your hands and get down to the last parallel. Get the grip pointed away from you and get it from there to pointed to the left past impact. That's how much rotation your arms should feel. Now, if that feels like a lot to you, then you probably don't do enough. If that feels like nothing at all, then maybe you have more than you need in there. I would prefer to throw more lead arm supination in someone's swing than not enough. Very rarely will see someone who has too much lead arm supination.
The more you rotate your forearms - or supinate - it acts to square the club face or close the club face to the plane. Now how are you going to know whether you have enough supination not enough supination? What's your judge of that? Your judgment is mostly based on ball flight, meaning there's going be a correlation between how much you supinate and where the face is pointed and/or if you supinate too much. If you rotate your forearms too much, it increases the odds of the ball going to the left - so pulls mostly or hooks to the left. If you don't have enough supination, it increases the odds of you hitting the ball to the right.
You're adding in supination as much as needed or not needed. If you are struggling with right shots, have more. If you hit it left, don't do it as much. Most of you need to add supination. We know that the better players have more supination. Very few of you need to take supination out. So, stop being afraid to use your arms and hands.
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[@whoop3076]

I’m surprised I do not see this stressed more from instructors, it’s the main thing that cured my SHANK, in to out club path with little or late forearm rotation = shank all day.. thank you Eric

[@CogornoGolf]

MY pleasure my friend!

[@azcharlie2009]

I've watched a lot of your videos. This is one of the best. A long time ago, I heard an instructor say, "Pay yourself on the follow through." In other words have your left/lead palm to the sky. I will say, it's not the easiest thing to time. But, when you do it right, you get solid contact, and more distance.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! Appreciate that! If you liked this one you'll like this as well if you haven't already seen it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXTWaKBjm7R8Y68&pp=ygUjRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIEdvbGYgbGVmdCBhcm0gcnRvYXRpb24%3D

[@paulm39083]

Eric.... as a member of Performance golf,I have followed your teaching for several years now... I am 76 years old and am always making adjustments based on your teachings.... I am a single digit player, once upon a time a plus 2.. those days are over.. so thought I'd touch base with you to let you know that I am a great fan and I tell as many as my golfing buddies here in Florida about your excellent explanations ..thank you !!!!!!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate your message and support Paul! So great to have you here with us!!👊

[@xShortyx305x]

You cured my slice man! No matter how much i tried i could not and it since dropped my game from the high 90’s to high 80’s man. Having a great time driving the ball! Thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

Awesome to hear! Our pleasure!

[@shermanchoo]

8:03, at one point, I supinated till duck hooks appeared on iron shots. the wrist hinge videos were god sent. no one talks about it enough. thanks eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@alexfield636]

Dude, THAT is how you teach thousands of people at once without even seeing swings. The ‘How to do it, when to do it and why to do it’ I’m telling you, every instructor that puts videos up on KZbin needs to take teaching lessons from you. You really make it so easy to understand. You basically covered every question I had as they came up. I’m a former baseball player and I’ve been stuck at like 12-13 for 2 years and your videos like this have gotten me down to 9.6 in two weeks lol Wish you were in Syracuse!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks man...appreciate. Glad they have helped!

[@toobad41]

Thanks Eric, you explained supination so clearly I now now what it means! Years ago l had some lessons but this was never mentioned. One instructor only told me that when I reach the bottom of the swing I should throw-the-toe of the club. It worked for a while but got lost in my notes and soon forgotten. Eric, your explanation to me is a game changer. I thank you so much for all that you say and do on KZbin. Keep up the great work for us.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Rene. Appreciate the message and kind words. We will do our best to continue to help!

[@Fmartin1638]

I have been working on this rotation using one of your more recent videos. Today I shot a high 88 at a course I typically struggle on (for me this is great). I’ll add this video to my practice plan and hopefully the 80s are here to stay! Thank you sir 🙏🏽🫡

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it Frank! You may enjoy this one as well on arm rotation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXTWaKBjm7R8Y68&pp=ygUjRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGdvbGYgbGVmdCBhcm0gcm90YXRpb24%3D and this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYS4YmaXmsljadU&pp=ygUjRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGdvbGYgbGVmdCBhcm0gcm90YXRpb24%3D

[@Fmartin1638]

@@CogornoGolf thank you ! I‘ll break that video down as well!

[@edwardgreen6102]

This is without a doubt one of best online lessons I've seen. Great instruction. Thanks Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure---appreciate it, Edward!

[@jasonweaver7642]

I would have to say, having watched a few videos on this topic, this is probably the best instructional video on hand rotation out there. Taking the time to explain how, when and why. Thanks Eric!!

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure, Jason! Glad you liked it!

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[@garysilko2309]

I had my lead arm supinated at setup and developed horrible shanks, I was basically trying to cheat this process, where it’s okay to supinate in the downswing to square the face. Supination in set up completely messed up my backswing. This video helped me a lot man!

[@CogornoGolf]

glad to hear you got it sorted, Gary!

[@VimMitt]

After watching this video i start hitting lot better. Thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear it!

[@tonesmith7972]

Eric is a great myth-buster about the swing. Refreshing to hear the truth about these things

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@cesarzepeda5744]

Eric I have had lessons with a coach who hates when I let my left wrist turn over like this. And I’ve had lessons with a coach emphasizes that I need to let my left wrist turnover, he prefers I hit left pulls then to never shut the head. Are these just different philosophies of the game? I hit so much better when I let the wrist turn up like this speed is just amplified, but always doubt if this is right or wrong, it really helps me finish the swing all the way through. Thank you.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Cesar....there really isn't any "right" or "wrong"...it really depends on other factors....in particular your GRIP.. Some of these may help you decide whats "right" for YOU kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWiaZ3-vq7JphsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnTKY4Jultmgj7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqW1dZRpqJx1rdE

[@jamisonmoore8029]

One of your best and most easily understood videos yet. Thank you so much for time to help us free loaders lol. I haven't gone thru the whole library yet but if u haven't done one yet I'd love a good lesson on grip and ball placement. You rock. A fan from Canada

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks man, appreciate it!

[@golfnutter007]

Another quality video Eric. Clear, consise instruction and very practical. I had a week layoff and played -2 in a howling gale tonight and could easily have been lower. Key thought for me was supination to outside of target line post impact, as you point out supination itself starts well before that. Long game hasn't felt this good in a very long time and approach shots also more consistent too. Many thanks ⛳️

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! Happy to help!

[@randyunderwood2894]

i over due it as a rule. long ago i was taught the "hitch-hike" with the left thumb or "drag the left knuckles", "wipe the grass with the right finger tips" they all work. but even with a neutral grip i can open the face and still hit it left. a weak grip can go even more left. basically, i really struggle to go left to right on command. except with a driver...lol

[@haroldshim149]

Eric, another great video. Since watching your vids over the last couple weeks my hcp has come down steadily from 8 to now 3.6. Went one under in a comp yesterday and I owe all my progress to your amazing teaching tips. Keep up the great work mate. Wish you were close by so I could get one on one coaching.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it! Thanks for being here Harold. Let's get that 3.6 to 0!!!

[@haroldshim149]

@@CogornoGolfWorking on it mate! I'll keep you posted

[@mkinnear68]

Eric, I want to give you a BIG shout out. You are dead on...I was struggling with pulling shots and didn't have a good overall swing "thought". Since I have been watching your videos - I went out last week and shot a 76. A double bogey, 2 bogies and the rest pars. I actually par'd the last 12 holes. It was confirmation to me to delete the other "golf channels" and focus on one instructor...YOU. Keep the videos coming and I will be contacting you directly soon. Maybe we can do a video lesson and see how it goes...

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad to hear!! Look forward to your continued progress!

[@danielarmstrong2685]

Excellent demo and real practice method.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks a lot, Daniel!

[@sk8erguyjake]

Good stuff. Only add I would have is about ball flight as the indicator. It’s totally possible to be hitting hooks or pulls and not be having lead arm supination. You could be snapping the face closed with the right and flipping through impact

[@DrAndreasUnger]

Great video. Fighting with a 5-10 degree open clubface and huge slice by nearly straight swingpath. Now i am trying the formarm rotation. I am convinded that it will work. So thank you very much for the videos from black forest germany.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps my friend! Here some more info you can do to get your club face square EARLIER so you don't have to do as much of this work late (if you want) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmnbnayfn6qbY8k

[@CarlosRodriguez-ci8fk]

Excellent lesson.....eliminated a lot of block shots right away. thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks man, my pleasure

[@stevenolmstead]

Like all swing changes - and this an important one as it adds significant speed to the swing - it will most likely require a complimentary adjustment. I have found that when I first started doing this - I got more speed and much better contact especially with the irons - but would see pulls and hooks with the longer clubs/ driver. In my case, it was not that my old swing had sufficient supination - but my hand path on the downswing had been traditionally too far from my body. A tendency that a lot of us have at swinging the hands too much "at" the ball. My hand path on the downswing needed to be much closer to my body as the supination moves the clubface automatically out more in front of the body. A good view of this at about 4:30 min of the video.

[@CogornoGolf]

Yessir!

[@tom-fp7vi]

best tip in a while

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Tom!

[@colonelcamp]

This is a great video. Thanks. I've started doing this recently and it is definitely a weird feeling that I have to get used to. Weird feeling, but when you catch it just right, it's amazing how much distance you get from just a half swing. I've noticed straighter and longer shots.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it, Danny!

[@MrChandsitare]

Hi Eric. Came across your videos 3 months back. Must have watched all of them Love your methodology. Love this one too. Only thing is it's 180° degrees turn not 90. Keep sharing your information.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you, appreciate it! Lol yes you are right...I was confused :)

[@robertburrows4023]

Once again....invaluable instruction!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Robert. Appreciate it!

[@daviddeng9053]

Eric，I am in China, your video are so great than the other and some Chinese golf teacher. Thank you so much for your share.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks man!

[@joegriggsjr.9748]

Thanks for adding no suppnanananah on the takeaway. Lord, I've been fighting this for a while, your the 1st person I heard say that part specifically although the others never said to do it, my brains just needs more detail. U hit it on the nail for me. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure!

[@stevebell6586]

A big shout out from Australia. Your videos have transformed my game. Keep up the good work and keep them coming 👍🇦🇺

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Steve! Will do!

[@johnpfistner8065]

All I was looking for is why am I pushing or slicing my drives to the right and not gaining distance off the box and found this video. I play ice hockey and I supinate in a slapshot...I was told, as a hockey player, I would pick up the golf swing easily! It hasn't been that easy. If it was, I'd wouldn't be seeking sound advice, coaching tips, etc. I just never had put the two sports together...SMH! Thank you for the tip, Eric, and adding supination in my vocabulary and golf game. Baseball and tennis use supination of the forearm, too.

[@CogornoGolf]

Happy to help man!

[@johnw3900]

Just what I need. Traced my pull hook to this...guess I'm one of the rare people who over supinates. Starts a bit left, and then hooks dramatically because of my in to out path. When I try to supinate less, it "feels" like my face is wide open, but flies straighter. Problem is I tend to thin it while supinating less...if it ain't one thing, it's another 😀 thanks for the video, need to keep working at it.

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching John!

[@ricodegranby]

The key is to apply this with your videos "flat left wrist". With a cock wrist and a upright shaft in the DS it's just impossible to supinate. with the good elements, everything comes great. thanks Eric

[@CogornoGolf]

Exactly!

[@melaniecohen8671]

Luv it, 4got 2 mention the only way to speed !!

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Thanks Melanie!

[@jacksonhealey13]

Hey Eric! Love this video is definitely teaching me the arm and wrist action on downswing much better than any video out here. This is definitely going to help. I have a question for you though... What kind of drills should I use to correct my probation at impact. My hands/forearm like to rotate in or clockwise at impact which causes a big push or slice! Any drills or advice would help me enormously! Thanks

[@jacksonhealey13]

Pronation*

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Jackson! I have actually never seen the forearm rotate clockwise at impact. Not saying its not happening just saying I have seen tens of thousands of swing and never once seen it :) Likely you need more counter clockwise rotation (supination) no magic there just need to feel it and exaggerate as needed to find middle

[@philipyim2446]

I am always trying to stop that rotation too compensate since under pressure I have an over the top move and i go left and then left long. By holding the left I would hit a straight or weak push cut

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one helps you, Philip!

[@steveneese4210]

Great clarification of a necessary swing movement. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@vaughnwoodruff3609]

Dead on again Eric. The best players do it more and "more gradually" than hackers like myself. I have to learn to do this better.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps, Vaughn!

[@charlottebraun948]

I can not seem to release my hands in the downswing. I did like your video and will try it tomorrow. I saw a video my husband took and I was sick. I can not believe that I seem to turn my body so much and I can not get back to the ball. I am almost ready to quit!!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Charlotte! Here is more that may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZzTepWkgt-Gqs0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHzXi5xonqqGiac

[@Gordon59]

Thanks eric very well explained about supernating 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Gordon! Hope it helps your game!

[@jdshilling]

"You want to have your hands rotating. How much? A lot!" - awesome I believe that these motions are the important / fundamental part of the swing. While the rest of the swing is done to support these 'in the hitting zone' moves. This is why you see so much variability in the overall swing, but very little variability in the hitting zone. But like Eric states, the amount of supination combines with the grip 'strength' to deliver the club face square, while swinging at speed.

[@CogornoGolf]

Absolutely...there is a lot of supination going on...doesn't always look that way as the player is rotating along with it.

[@123GPA]

I like this another way I was taught is to think of "catching raindrops with your left hand"

[@CogornoGolf]

Yup!

[@tomeldridge2915]

Just watched Como & Dechambeau discuss “end of range of motion” in the left arm. As in limiting forearm rotation as a variable by keeping the left elbow pointed toward the target deep into the downswing. It is a given that Dechambeau is a different animal but could you address this please.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Tom! Yes I could...perhaps a full video is due at some point. More on shoulder vs forearm rotation with lead arm in downswing here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ29o5yLpbVqhNU

[@nkutnikar]

supinating earlier the better for straight shots with irons,hybrids and woods of the deck, but with Driver if i start supinating early i get duck hooks, so has to be more gradual.

[@CogornoGolf]

Sounds like you are heading in the right direction my friend!

[@VimMitt]

U r the best . Thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!!

[@geneczap5614]

Such a great video. You are a remarkable teacher. Deepest thanks. One question: Left arm supination in my irons feels easy, powerful. But the driver still is tough. What key would you recommend to focus on with the driver/left arm supination to achieve greater consistency? Thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it! I would have to see you do it to say..... Maybe just more exaggerated

[@eddiegibson1778]

Do they do this in Stack and Tilt?, as i am trying the stack and tilt!

[@CogornoGolf]

100%!

[@jsilva3386]

Eric, great video. I hope you have a moment to answer this question. When I do this move, I hit a very very low draw (about 25 feet at its peak). I don't have a fast club head speed, I hit my 6 iron about 150 yards (maybe that's part of the problem). I tried moving the ball up in my stance to get it up higher, it does a little bit, but that draw turns into a hook. How can I supinate and get the ball much higher in the air?

[@CogornoGolf]

The less the clubhead speed the more you need LEAD WRIST EXTENSION past impact....feeling the club flipping past your hands PAST IMPACT...if you keep lead wrist in flexion as you supination you wont have enough dynamic to hit it anywhere. Also check your angle of attack is more toward shallow...you can't afford too much down.

[@willisvanderklees9013]

This is great stuff! I am actually practicing this very move with my instructor. Nice timing. No pun.

[@CogornoGolf]

Good stuff

[@dennis1341]

Again, great and clarifying video Eric. I understand it and yes I see those guys doing that thing when having to wait. Yet, can you say something about the supination motion in relation to other body parts? In specific the hips. For example how open should they be when I come down to club parallel position (hand facing away). Where should my right pelvis be pointing? I often feel I have no room to move. In reaction thinking I supinate too much...so I stop doing that and guess what?...next shot blocked to the right :-)..thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

At last parallel hips ideally already open about 30*...as for your swing in particular i would have to see it to give you specifics

[@mindgardening7168]

How does this relate to the left wrist releasing with flextion ? I can’t see how you can both at the same time?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! This would be an exaggerated move (supination and flexion) to help FEEL the face CLOSE and LOWER loft In reality it works like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKW6n6GhitSreqM

[@mindgardening7168]

That’s great thanks for that - so for chipping I’m only using wrist flexion and no supination- so at the of a chip if my wrist is relaxed it would go into a cupped position ?

[@mindgardening7168]

Left wrist

[@CogornoGolf]

Thats correct!

[@markgoff]

Thanks Eric, great teaching as always

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@VimMitt]

I wonder what rotation of left arm does to the ball compare to no rotation?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! I go through that in more detail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ29o5yLpbVqhNU

[@cwones8904]

I also find that the more I supinate my forearm, the more forward shaft lean I can achieve at impact....conversely, without forearm supination, forward shaft lean is weak and difficult! 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Absolutely!

[@cdunne1620]

..yes and no compression, surely supination is a foundational part of the golf swing, I don’t see it being given enough attention 😞

[@jimbrennan8079]

Eric, What is the difference(either in feel or otherwise)between the supination you describe and being 'wristy' which I have been told for years I must not do?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Jim! That really depends on how you define "wristy" and who was saying it...how would they define it? I would assume "wristy" would be "flippy" meaning too mean lead wrist extension or CUP. Here is some more info on wrist movements that may help clarify: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bakGqOrMaJodU kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpjLdn1jrZx5pM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp3dn4uIetlmbcU

[@robbrundige7190]

Another great video, thanks Eric. I see all of the pro's do this in varying degrees, and when I can execute it properly, crisp/penetrating shots. I've had lessons with a couple teaching professionals who advocate squaring the clubface with the body, not hands/arms, which doesn't have the same effect. I have always felt the supination of the lead arm can really "spank" the golf ball resulting in a powerful shot, similar to tennis. Also, the supination causes the club head to travel a great distance (from parallel to parallel) with such a small arm/wrist rotation. That's when I feel I have great club had speed. Anyway, thanks for the instruction, and some of your replies to comments are priceless.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Rob. appreciate it!

[@badrelative2573]

supination! can't wait to tell my playing partners they needs more

[@CogornoGolf]

Yessir

[@Oprtnst]

Outstanding 🙏🏽

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@raw8638]

Eric, I am having trouble when supinating. My body automatically pulls that club back to the inside when i turn my wrist over. I look at my divit after and the divit and its pointed dead left, any tips on how to rotate those hands while keeping that in-to-out path?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Yes. Either the back stick or front stick. 20-30 reps per day for next 6 months kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4HWen1qgpeiibs More on this kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHqYhYV_l7uod7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpu4dJmwgtKAapo

[@joefranklin1032]

Love it. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure, Joe!

[@leonardrhode7016]

I think when i take my next vacation i should visit the US and come see you for some lessons and pick your brain a bit as i am currently doing the PGA Associate program 😂😅

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@TheQuiqueiv]

when should i start lead arm supination ? almost at impact or at the very biginning of downsing ?

[@CogornoGolf]

About 1/2 down during the downswing in reality....but what you need to FEEL depends on where you're coming from. Would have to see your swing to say for sure

[@TheQuiqueiv]

@@CogornoGolf so this means that I must hit with lead arm right!!!!! and not Rolling the rigth hand .

[@PaulandJac]

Do you supinate when u hit driver?

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes! This one applies to all clubs👍

[@2lotsill]

Hi Eric, Just stumbled upon this video and channel, Subscribed. I’m right handed but left arm/leg dominant. Play a lot disc golf throwing left handed, so I’m used to coming across and opening the chest. Believe I may have naturally been doing supination. Took my first lesson couple weeks ago, after about 10-15 swings he said we are done here. Had me hitting the ball dead straight and pure. Was rushing the swing and coming out of posture. Took a lesson with someone else, he messed something up. I’ll have to pull out the go-pro and see what’s going on post impact. When I told the second instructor this he said “that is interesting and puts you at an advantage” but didn’t elaborate. Serious to know if you have ever worked with someone that was right handed but left side dominate as myself? Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Hello! Sure have! I do not think it is a disadvantage nor an advantage. Just like someone who perhaps is TALL or short, etc. Just a thing... I would have to see a video of your swing to offer any specific guidance! Join www.cogornogolf.com so you can send me your swings if you dont get it sorted. All the best

[@vikingallewahlin6379]

I simply love most of your videos! When I try this with the same position as you at last parallell and then rotate my left hand my clubface is definitely closed. What's the reason for this? It's hard to believe it's because my grip is strong because I have a three knuckle grip at most. What would you say if I claimed that one of the secrets to good golf could be that the absolute best players control their face with "only" or mainly with the left hand? It makes a whole lot of sense to me since if you are a right handed person and you try to swing as if the grip is one unit the hands might work against eachother. If you look at for instance Dustin when he hits balls his right hand is basically off the grip at impact which would imply it's only there to support. Both Moe Norman and also Jack Nicklaus had very personal grips leading to mainly one hand being the controller. What's your thought about this? Thank you, Viking, Sweden.

[@CogornoGolf]

Too long to type a response to right this second ...for another time

[@danielatomescu3487]

This was great, been searching for "most important move in golf swing" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Penamillorn Peerless Prevalence - (just google it ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for discovering how to learn an effective golf swing method without the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my m8 got cool success with it.

[@sjgraci]

20-30 years ago we were taught to roll our forearms over to stop the slice. From down the line the butt end was facing back at you. This led to big duck hooks and wildly inconsistent strikes. Now days we are taught to rotate the body more and and take the club handle left holding off the face. I still fight pulls and hooks. I’ve been trying to add more flat/bowed left wrist at impact and feel as if my right wrist is cupped wiping over to the left post impact to get shaft lean and eliminate any flip. Left knuckles down, right palm down. I don’t know? Impact and compression are solid but it can add too much right to left. Even setting up with the face slightly open and it can still go left. I’m a bit confused. My game is 77-87. Where do I go at this point?

[@CogornoGolf]

I would need to see your swing to say for sure...

[@ss1597]

Eric, thanks for all the great understandable content. In regard to the forearms, I find setting-up with the inside of the forearms facing upward allows me to make a better backswing using my shoulders versus just arms. Am I losing some benefit by not having my lead forearm in a more neutral or inward facing position for the backswing or downswing? I am using a strong grip. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Saverio! When you say UP...you mean like forearms pointing toward the ball, not you? IF youre using a strong grip you may be able to do that with trail arm (more toward supination) but not lead arm which in a stronger position should make lead arm more internally rotated and lead arm more pronated (forearm toward you or ground)

[@TopblokeGolf]

Is this a roll release? I mean you take a look at Spieth in slo mo and he doesn’t do this, yes way after he hits the ball but compared to Mickelson which you can see the move in which you discuss,

[@CogornoGolf]

I'm not sure what its called, but better golfers supinate the lead arm a lot more than poorer golfers (in general) is the point I'm trying to get across here. Of course there are anomalies to everything.

[@kenrach9875]

Ball position will also effect if the ball goes to far right or left

[@CogornoGolf]

Absolutely...amongst many other things

[@jtsimikas]

I am currently blocking all my drives.. so I am going to try the supination. So I should be supinating the entire left arm from the shoulder socket? Is this the best approach? My other swing though is to create extension with the arms down the target line.. Is this stopping the supination from happening naturally?

[@CogornoGolf]

Should you be supinating entire arm? Yes. If you are blocking the ball (with little curve just push to the right) you also in all likelihood have a path thats slightly too inside-out. You can shift your path slightly more left to fix that....LOTS of drills for that. I have some videos on fixing a hook that would apply (as a push falls in the same ball pattern)

[@Dkrin28]

Eric Does it matter how you supinate? The entire left arm or mostly forearm? Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Whole arm

[@boyce504]

Does this also apply to the driver

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes, all clubs!

[@JailbiPhone4s]

Could an indicator of too little be flippy soon after impact with a somewhat vertical shaft or only slightly fwd.

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes. Flip (lead wrist extension) goes along with a lack of supination

[@jtsimikas]

Do you do this supination on chips?

[@CogornoGolf]

No! Definitely dont do this with chip shots

[@73henny]

What do I need to feel or do to add more supination? Isn't the club going too fast to intentionally roll the arm over?

[@CogornoGolf]

Left palm more up, back of left hand more own, right palm more down, back of right hand more up. Club not moving too fast to intentionally add lead arm supination. I've shot 65 before with that being my main swing thought.

[@73henny]

Okay thanks I'll give that a try.

[@VimMitt]

I tried at range and most of the ball I toped it and i hit a fat shot and they will not fly. What is that mean?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! Need to see your swing to say for sure.....could have the left arm and left wrist BENDING too much too soon General topped shot fixes here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naCZdmV8i9pkfZI&pp=ygUWRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHRvcCBzaG90cw%3D%3D

[@cyuiyuwyguiyui]

Gold..as usual..

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks :)

[@johnmurin1408]

Your videos are great but I have never seen anything on the Putting grip or stroke. I need help. I was the best Putter before Chemo. Also, how do I get to see you for a private lesson. I went to Clarion State College and I am from Springdale, Pa. but I live in Cumming, Ga. Can you help????

[@CogornoGolf]

John Murin check out David Orr Flatstick academy...he has some of the best putting videos out imo. I don’t do a ton of putting bc I’m still trying to build an audience and so I have to do videos people will watch first :) Come on over! If you’re looking putting specific David is in NC and I would highly recommend seeing him if possible

[@maeu59]

Would it be safe to say make sure you have external rotation of the right arm otherwise it becomes difficult to supinate with internal or OTT swing.

[@CogornoGolf]

It would be safe to say external rotation of the right arm/shoulder is a common move amongst good ball strikers.

[@jimburley2671]

This seems contradictory to the video on keeping the club vertical and the left wrist flat on the backswing, which closes the club face. Won't this turning over of the arms close it even more resulting in a pull or hook?

[@CogornoGolf]

Its not contradictory...if you keep the club SQUARE going back you still need to CLOSE it coming down. You have to CLOSE the club coming down NO MATTER what you do going back

[@doncoleman2521]

Good video. But how do you reconcile your suggestion in your video on “Right wrist move for solid hitting” where you suggest that it would be best for most golfers to keep the right wrist bent even past impact (6:34) with these comments about lead arm supination. How do you hold right wrist bent past impact and supinate? A video discussing these concepts simultaneously would be helpful.

[@CogornoGolf]

You can very easy have your right wrist bent back (extended) and supinate. Play around with it. In reality, the trail wrist will lose extension...for everyone...that was just a drill.

[@VimMitt]

It is difficult to do becoz it requires perfect timing. Can u tell us a drill in slow motion?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! I would add as much lead arm rotation as needed to hit the ball straight given your grip. If it goes right you did not do enough If it goes left you did too much

[@keithdennis5972]

Eric, can you say how the left arm, for a right handed golfer, gets to the pronated position without “fanning the hands”?

[@CogornoGolf]

I think "fannin" is pronating.....

[@pisanu6699]

If you supination too much, bow your left wrist like DJ and you will get club face more squared and ball suppression as a bonus.

[@CogornoGolf]

yes

[@gregboggs4721]

Wow another great video. Eric how far are you from Charlotte, NC. I’m tempted to come see you. I’m originally from WV.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks man. Prob 1.5 hr flight

[@kennethgustavsson1850]

Iám a right player and lead with my right arm. My driver is 10° and when I hit the ball the club head is 22°.

[@CogornoGolf]

Yeah thats a dynamic loft issue you are definitely losing distance from. Would have to see why youre doing it to give you any specific advice on how to fix

[@kennethgustavsson1850]

I lead with right arm, maybe because I play a lot of tennis.

[@VimMitt]

How it is different than not to flip the wrist?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! "Flip" comes from flexion and extension mainly (the back and forth wrist motions)......as well as some early unhinging (ulnar deviation) this is about the arms rotating about themselves (so you keep the clubbed BEHIND YOUR HANDS all the way to impact with this these may help more: Heres some more on the micro details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKW6n6GhitSreqM This one probably even better to explain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5W9nod_oNOoiLM

[@VimMitt]

Great finally i understood. I never had a rotation enough .

[@jonblaz1]

180degrees

[@philsar22]

Eric why u yelling at me and pointing ur club at me hahaha jkjk Great video!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@mariopiluso8449]

Would supination hold true with woods, off the deck, off the tee? I have often wondered whether I should supinate or not because I was always afraid of over rotating and hooking the ball.The one thing that you mentioned as far as changing the grip to compensate for what the ball flight is telling you is probably the answer for me.l know there are a few more variables in the swing but this would be a great starting point.Supination would also give you an aid to transferring your weight and allow a nice full follow thru on your finish looking more like the pros do. Another very informative video by Eric C, many thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes, yes and yes.

[@kapapatence6423]

Point the toe of the club at the target as you swing through.

[@CogornoGolf]

That works for those that need to close face more...yeah. Toe in front of heel

[@ajgolfnut]

This has been my problem with flips, as I don't consistently roll over soon enough.

[@CogornoGolf]

Fix it!

[@1cleandude]

The Matzie swing trainer will help ingrain this feel; for what it's worth. I love mine!

[@mitchy7051]

Truth vs Reality - golf tip. Eric speaks the absolute truth no doubt about it - BUT, the reality is elite players are not actively supination the left arm, they are releasing the anatomy of their right arm, imagine karate kid, holding your right fist, palm up, and punch forward, notice how much your arms twist, the faster you straighten/extend your arms the harder the punch and the faster the supination. you don't punch faster by supinating more. add in a pivot and body rotation, and you can start to punch through boards, and elite martial artists punch thru bricks. high handicappers are trying to steer or control the swing and thus they have no choice but to hold on and not supinate. proper lead arm supination is an effect of a good pivot and release of your anatomy.

[@AlexanderMacleod]

Mitch Y Sounds complicated, but makes sense 👍🏼

[@CogornoGolf]

So if someone doesn't have enough right arm pronation, left arm supination can they actively add left arm supination just to get to a "normal" amount? My experience says YES they can and dramatically improve shot quality for that that need it. what if adding left arm supination reverse engineers the parts you mention?

[@tobiasmorgancreatives]

180 degrees 5:30

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@joegriggsjr.9748]

Man I just had an ah ha moment. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Happy to help!

[@asid448]

I'm an 18 hdcap and have tried the suppination of my lead hand and it does feel awkward. It seems more natural for me to just let the lead hand follow the right hand wrist cock and flex through my swing. That's probably why I'm an 18 hdcap...

[@CogornoGolf]

Lots of ways to get it done

[@asid448]

@CogornoGolf Thank you for the great lessons and content. It's been very helpful and eye-opening.

[@vimalmittal5603]

I think left arm is a dominant arm to do this kind of motion.

[@CogornoGolf]

Not sure what you mean my friend

[@AlexanderMacleod]

vimal Mittal I would say if you feel it in your right hand it gets more dominant as it's on top

[@arthurford829]

Eric, I’ve been working on this all season and my ball striking (irons) as improved immensely; however, I’m having trouble executing it with my driver. When I try it with my driver my left wrist feels cupped or I end up hitting down on the ball. Any thoughts on how I can remedy this problem? Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Arthur, Happy to hear it helped! I would have to see it to give you any details, too many factors.

[@bombdrive3880]

My friend told me to use hand and do the supination during the backswing, but he chuck the ball every single time. I don't think it is a good idea.

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@mikehlee69]

Shouldn’t the left arm rotation match turning of the hips?

[@CogornoGolf]

Explain? Meaning more hip turn, less rotation and vise versa?