GOLF: Right Arm | Downswing Details

[@orinoco111]

This single video may have saved my game.

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Love it!

[@colonelcamp]

I’m about 10 seconds from pulling the trigger on a subscription to your site. Love this video that much. Thanks a lot, Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate that Danny! We'd love to have you join the team!!

[@CogornoGolf]

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[@johnbak9395]

Ben Hogan’s 5 Fundamentals was given to me by my 1st golf coach about 50 years ago. He told me at that time to refrain from any other methods. Unfortunately I had to stop playing golf for about 12 years from my mid 20s to late 30s and forgot much of what I knew. Any way in Hogan’s book he talks about wishing he had 2 right hands at impact. Your video demonstrates this better than any I have seen. Also other videos You have done really describe many of those lessons. Thanx so much for putting me back on track. You are the Best.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it, John! Hope it helps!

[@kdanks1381]

The best by far golf video on KZbin , I must of watched it 5 times , it’s completely changed my game , great job 👏🏽 Eric 👍🏻

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that and thank you very much!

[@charltonmccann991]

This was the move with the elbow and wrist I felt several times during practice after starting back from a 20 yr l hiatus from golf, just couldn't repeat it on a regular basis. After watching this video and you explaining it in such simple instruction im ripping the golf ball straighter and almost as far as I was 20 yrs ago...many thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that my friend!

[@Mike-hc3ve]

Took this to the range and found a missing piece to the puzzle. Was able to swing consistently from the inside and the ball took off with less effort. Of course the release was delayed, hands in front, and swing action based forward of ball instead of behind. Amazing! Thank You Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it, Michael!

[@COOPER1524]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. For years I was wondering why I was slicing the ball. And it wasnt a slice. It was a high weak shot. You just answered my question. Thanks again and i will practice this technique on the range. You have answered my question. Thanks again. And keep up the great videos.

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure! Thanks for the kind words and support!

[@joshkenney2195]

This video is gold, I've always done well with keeping my elbow externally rotated but forget about pronating my wrist on the way through hence why I keep losing shots to the right! Thanks so much for this Eric, best teacher out there no doubt

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Josh! Hope it helps! Make sure face is tilted down before hand enough as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ-yfKdoqsifiNk

[@kenlamb5697]

Great video lesson. You, Chris Ryan and Danny Maude have the same lesson, but distinctly different approaches. All three are helpful in that the same concept from different perspectives provide insight.

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Thank you Ken!

[@justjames1111]

I played 18 holes recently on quite a tough course, and all I focused on was this, 'keeping my r/elbow in front of my r/hip'. Man, the power it produced was incredible. It did feel a little awkward at first in truth, but only a little. But, right through the bag the shots were solid, accurate and consistent, and I took 21 shots off my previous best on this course, including a birdie on the 540yd si 1, with a drive to the 300 yds and then a 4i to the front edge, chip to 3 ft and a putt. I felt so much confidence, it was just brilliant. This move I'm now trying to ingrain into my swing. Thanks Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!

[@scottschenk1759]

That subtle micro movement piece between pronating the right forearm without going internal with your trail shoulder is such a Golden Nugget! Well timed video EC, I was working some “Flying Wedge” on the range today, and was getting more left than normal, like a good Cogorno Disciple had the camera rolling, I went back to watch some Face On, sure enough- I was going Internal. Feel vs Real, sure as hell didn’t feel like I had any trail shoulder internal rotation. Thank you, on the money per usual!

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Appreciate it my friend These may also help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpqqk5tniN51jrs kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYfMgGaorLCmps0

[@scottschenk1759]

Oh yeah, the series you did with Ben I watch probably once a week! You guys had probably 15 Gold swing nuggets in 15 minutes of video. Pattern changes are tough, but way easier with your content EC!

[@WaltCapell]

amazing breakdown of exactly what i was experiencing in my down swing. Made perfect sense...

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Walt!

[@ngotrihungnam]

The way you understand and explain it is amazing. Thank you very much

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it

[@frankcanzanella6753]

Your instructions are like an early Christmas gift. Sorry I’m opening the gifts way before Christmas!

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@caryclemenson6283]

Really appreciate the detailed but simple breakdown, helps me see it in my head and feel it in my swing.

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure, Cary!

[@RiseUp1000]

Love the detail, Eric. Outstanding breakdown of how the right arm works in the downswing. Thanks for sharing.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it! Our pleasure!

[@enricorizzoneto3560]

Best class about this topic on youtube, congrats

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it :)

[@stevenhiner6134]

Felt the right shoulder strain as described. I’m one who struggles with early extension and flipping , this will really help.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps. Start slow and short!

[@doncowdell2629]

I love this video and all the components that assist in achieving shaft lean.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Don!

[@carlosenriquelee3501]

Very good video, Eric. Every week better. Thanks a lot!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it, Carlos!

[@EmilioYepez]

This is great - love the explanation - exactly what I needed

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Emilio!

[@markjamesmetcalf]

GREAT VIDEO ! Thanks again 🙏🏽

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Mark!!

[@wenbray6396]

This is really awesome content, and harder to do than most people think.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@lindacrass7399]

I was an internal rotator because none of my instructors told me otherwise. I was very afraid to try it mostly because the club face looked so open, but I trusted you. Wow! I feel so much more powerful and I hit in the middle of the club face instead of near the heel. It will take a little time for it to be more automatic, but I’m confident pitching in the backyard. Anything i should watch out for when hitting my hybrids and woods? Thanks Atascadero, Ca

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that, Linda! All else equal the same motions would apply with hybrids and woods.

[@anon8095]

This is exactly what I needed right now. Such a great video.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it! Hope it helps!

[@geraldthomas4848]

Wow. Great explanation. I would use the Hanger swing aid and focus so much on my lead arm/wrist conditions. I’d hit em great and then once I took the hanger off after about 10-15 shots it would fall apart again. After watching this I realize I never even thought about what my trail arm was doing. The Hanger just kind of ‘forced’ my right hand to do the correct movements without me really learning what I need to do to create the proper impact/release conditions on my own-and all this time the trail arm was the culprit🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Gerald! I hope this helps :) Def can think about either hand, but maybe this will be easier for you!

[@cwash728]

Awesome breakdown! I am a Ben Hogan disciple. I have been working on this at the range and do well with shorter irons but struggle with 7 and above. I slice/push often. Most of the time this is due to lack of pronation at impact. When I exaggerate the pronation I top or heel the ball. Any other vids/aids out there to help specifically with that piece?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Chris----nope....not sure on that would need to see on video to see exactly whats going on there to say how to fix

[@owenfrost76]

This right elbow change has been a game changer for me, but I can sometimes leave right hand open, without the pronation you're teaching here, so this could be the missing piece! Thanks Eric, great description of how to achieve this. Funny thing is, when you apply this, your finish feels so much better too, if you're rotating properly of course 😁👍👌👊

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that, Owen!

[@chrisstevens2593]

Great video on breaking down the moving hand and arm components. This arm movement helps with keeping the club head on an into out path which is good insurance policy. But here is my question: When do you think/feel that the right hand/arm starts to pronate prior to impact ? Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

From about shaft last parallel through

[@chrisstevens2593]

Thank you

[@peteratherton897]

I love the extra detail Eric

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Peter!

[@nathanperry9593]

So a good thought on this move would be to supinate the right forearm, extent right wrist, and flex left wrist in transition? Similar to the croker golf system?

[@CogornoGolf]

Yep thats one way to do it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmLTlHiIjt96opY

[@forrestgardener8906]

Nice analysis of the right arm and wrist through impact. And hallelujah for having the right thumb pointing backwards coming into the final release. I get so frustrated by people demonstrating release starting with the right thumb pointing out toward the ball. My question is what else needs to happen before you are in a position to make this release. Or is the aim of the exercise for the rest of the body to organize itself around this motion?

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Forrest! The MAIN thing you need to do this is a square to slightly closed club face. Talk more about what is needed before here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ-yfKdoqsifiNk

[@kendutoit5680]

Thanks Eric, that is good detail. The transition for me is to push off with the right foot and rotate the club square with the lower body. Trying to do this becomes too mechanical, should it not just happen as a consequence?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Ken! Unfortunately I cannot give a simple YES or NO answer here for you. Too many variables involved and too many different possibilities from player to player. If something happens automatically you don't need to actively think about it... But if it doesn't.......then you better!

[@freakerdk]

Love these detailed videos - does this move transfer over to the Driver? I struggle to get in a good impact position

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Yes it does! Sign up for free 7 day trial at www.cogornogolf.com and send me in your swing! I can show you how to fix!

[@tigerwuuds5341]

I've never really took any notice of the elbow before but thinking about it and it makes sense. I'm impressed with the video so informative and well demonstrated but does this work with every club in the bag 🤷‍♂️

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Yes it does.

[@frankcanzanella6753]

I think my problem with hitting fairway drivers(3 or 5 woods) is the very possible straightening of my right arm. The last time on Marine Park Golf Course which has open fairways like a British Links setup , though I hit some decent fairway shots I was concerned with being quick with the hands to avoid hitting behind the ball. The probability of a good shot wasn’t high. I couldn’t keep my eyes on the ball. It was kind of a determined madness to win out. I would much prefer to feel confident calm and meditative when striking the ball. Your advice moves me to being much more informed. I would love to feel much more confident about my fairway shots. Thanks , you’re teaching an old dog new tricks

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps, Frank!

[@jwakes483]

Ok- totally get the concept- however, for me... how do I get the right arm to NOT internally rotate in transition. On video I have good set up. Good structure at the top... and then initial move is an internal right arm.. just for about 3 inches but then I’m dead. The only save is early extention, early release, all that bad stuff. What drill could I do for a transition that aids in keeping and getting my right elbow/arm external?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Jeff. You fix a problem by doing the opposite movement. Then you need to exaggerate 10x more than you think. Go slower than you think and video to confirm. So if your issue is internal when you start....you need to... 1. Record yourself from down the line 2. Feel external rotation to start down 3. Feel external 10X more than you think 4. Go HALF the speed you think is "slow" 5. Check each swing to see if you did it 6. Rinse and repeat until you get it. Give yourself 3-6 months of consistent discipline work on it. Thats the recipe. Related info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXvToap6fNubo7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXzdY2Cvo5qFaNE

[@colonelcamp]

Hey Jeff. My two cents. I’m super analytical about my swing and I’ve learned a lot about how it should look. Doing it something completely different! Anyway, If I’m not careful, I’m super prone to coming over the top on my downswing with big time internal rotation. My shoulders tilt forward and my back elbow flies away from my body. This mostly happens to me when I start my downswing with my arms and hands. As I’ve improved, I’ve learned to start my downswing with my hips and I’ve gotten much better with not coming over the top. By starting my downswing with my hips, I’m able to much more easily shallow the club. In fact, it happens naturally for me when I start with my hips. I have a feeling that starting your downswing with your hips will help you with that external rotation Eric is talking about. I hope he sees this and calls BS if I missed anything. Let’s see! Good luck man. This addiction is killing me. 🤓

[@justjames1111]

Another great video Eric, so can I ask regarding the forearm pronation. Doesn't this tend to happen naturally due to the momentum of the clubhead, unless the player deliberately holds onto the angle excessively to try and create forward shaft lean?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey man! Of course the answer is "it depends". Does it happen naturally for everyone? Definitely not. For some? Yes. Do YOU need to FEEL it consciously? Only if it it doesn't happen without conscious thought.

[@justjames1111]

@@CogornoGolf Thanks Eric.

[@brettoadamson6889]

I would think that this would solve early extension?? My problem for sure and just trying that drill my shoulder felt like it was going to pop out so I have bigger problems than I thought :-(, thanks for a great video

[@CogornoGolf]

It can help EE! Be careful :)

[@janlernfelt8927]

I guess this requires good body rotation fundamentals to get the body closer to the ground like you said in the beginning? Great vid 👍🏻

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Jan! Like most "good" things in a golf swing they require good body motion.

[@frankescobar5802]

Eric great video as always. Is the rotation creating by turning left hand like a screw or is it done by the supination of the right hand?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Frank! There will be both supination of the lead arm and pronation of the trail arm. Not just one...both. In all golfers. What a golfer FEELS to create it may be different. But they are both going.

[@frankescobar5802]

@@CogornoGolf perfect. Thank you

[@jawjuh1005]

Interesting. Does completing this action kind of force everything else into place? Bent right arm, body rotation, hit from the inside, etc. I know you said in order to complete this move other pieces need to be in order. Is the converse also true?

[@CogornoGolf]

It HELPS....

[@CogornoGolf]

This a big piece as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHjUi32go6l0ZrM

[@anthonyv3732]

Awesome vid man - thanks Big E!...wax on, wax off - friggin perfect analogy! 🤣🤚

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@jeffjob6995]

Eric... this is why I use a really strong grip. It forces my trail arm to stay in.

[@CogornoGolf]

Stronger grip DEF helps!

[@gerryshields4722]

Yet another great video 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Gerry!

[@timhalleran3514]

Great video! When you break this down we can see that a good swing (ball-strike) will occur! Bent elbow, external rotation, pronate wrist = 💰

[@CogornoGolf]

Yessir! Thanks, Tim!

[@jeffbulcock7575]

Excellent

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Jeff!

[@HappyGilmooo]

Do you keep the handle forward movement with a driver also?

[@CogornoGolf]

Less A lot of that will be just due to setup being different Hands inside left thigh at impact with driver good checkpoint kzbin.info/www/bejne/invXqWCni7iajLc

[@cesarconda3612]

Do you use the same right arm structure for the driver and fairway woods?

[@CogornoGolf]

Yep

[@KKTF13]

Can you please have another video for Left Arm| Downswing details? Thx

[@CogornoGolf]

For sure! This may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ29o5yLpbVqhNU

[@KKTF13]

@@CogornoGolf thx!

[@danger_close5652]

Thanks Eric! Can’t wait to try this on the range.

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure my friend!

[@pigslefats]

Yes with body rotation you can keep your elbow from internally rotating.

[@CogornoGolf]

Yep! Need body rotation...like all good players/athletic motion.

[@runningsocal00]

I'm having a really hard time with this. I release too soon after impact causing me to hook the ball. Let me know if anyone found anything that helped them hold the position after impact.

[@CogornoGolf]

I would get this kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5TLiHpvfr51h9k

[@golf-and-surf]

I cant still find the difference between the classic arm rotation and supination to pronation. In my point of view, arm rotation includes supi and pron. 🤔

[@CogornoGolf]

Hello! I'm not sure what you mean by "classic arm rotation"? Also why would there be a difference? Maybe once you define that for me I can help more.

[@stevestrang480]

Serve the spaghetti. You ought to review this right arm motion again. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@waynewillis4451]

Wayne Willis. I always ask how a golfer can “ over do” or misinterpret a golf instruction. I think that if a student is not careful, he will start to jam his R arm into his side in an attempt to keep his R arm bent. Not good. That narrows the downswing arc and prevents a release of the R arm at impact. Good instruction on the mechanics but be careful.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Wayne!

[@Golf_bubu]

good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^^

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@dennisbabcock5315]

The commercials interrupting your instructions are incredibly annoying as it takes away from the continuity of what you are saying. You should tell KZbin to change 5heir timing. I fully understand it is a money play but it ruins your lessons.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the feedback, Dennis! Thanks for sticking with us!