How The Right Arm Works in The Backswing (Copy This Move!)

[@johnfeeney8562]

Great drill, my right arm rotation changed in the last few days causing over the top strikes. I realised the issue was in my back swing, knew I could find something on this particular issue in your coaching videos. Been subscribed for quite a while and it's always my first port of call if I want to understand a golf issue. Thank you.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much John

[@zozoa1]

Thank you Adam you have a new sub played golf as a eight handicapper 8 years ago but then lost interest in the game after playing for 30 years. This year I’m going to get back playing so I’m watching your videos as a little refresher during lockdown. You have an excellent way of communicating in a easily understanding manner. Thank you again.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much, and glad to hear you are enjoying your golf again. All the best, Adam

[@philtrotter8277]

Adams the man! So thankful for this guy and his content! Thank you always sir!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Phil. Best, Adam

[@johnschwartz1536]

Excellent explanation and demonstrations Adam on how the right arm works in the backswing! This folding and unfolding of the right elbow is something I've been working on together with the proper wrist hinge motion. This video has certainly been a benefit!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much John Best, Adam

[@gregpapagno5683]

Happy new year Adam

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Same to you Greg! Best, Adam

[@SlicedBreadGolf]

Hey Man, would love you to check my new series out!! I have a giveaway of the new sim max incoming! hni

[@raminurmi1748]

Nice one Adam. Have a great new year.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Rami, same to you. Best, Adam

[@jonm6437]

Thanks as always Adam. Always clear and concise instruction. Hope there’s plenty more to come this year. 👍🏻

[@jonm6437]

And have a safe and prosperous 2021. 😉

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks John, same to you regards 2021. All the best, Adam

[@fussy7771]

So simple and you always know what to say to get me back to the basics. Appreciate you Adam!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Chris. Best, Adam

[@skinbanger2112]

Thank you for the tip Adam...very helpful as always!!! Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Todd. All the best, Adam

[@CalvinTheBostonTerrierist]

Love these tips. Thanks Adam! Happy New Year!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Jeff, glad you find them helpful. Best, Adam

[@MSFTSTRIO]

This couldn’t have come at a better time. I haven’t played in a while and while at the range, someone pointed this exact thing out to me. Now it’s great that I know how to fix it!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you make good progress. All the best, Adam

[@carlosmelville]

Thanks Adam, impeccably explained as always! Happy new year to you.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Carlos. All the best, Adam

[@johnpietrolaj8917]

Thanks for the tip! Awesome as always... Have a terrific New Year!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much John. Best, Adam

[@shawnym8897]

Really good simple and clear instruction. Thank you.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Tanks for the comment Shawn. All the best, Adam

[@Jackybug]

Great golf swing.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Best, Adam

[@allahalibaba9063]

Thanks and Happy New Year...I've tryed a few different arm swings to see what works best for me...When I feel the grove and move like Hogan.....I know I am on the right direction.....It also helps to have a set of Ben Hogan PTx Pro irons to work with....Ali

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Allah, glad you are seeing some success. Best, Adam

[@OG_Jack]

Thank you, I really like how you keep it simple.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Jack. All the best, Adam

[@aussiegolfer2919]

Another great video Adam , happy new year to you and your family. Stay safe 👍🏌️‍♀️⛳️

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, and same to you. All the best, Adam

[@wanzainal8963]

Thanks for the tip.Great video.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Wan, glad you liked it. Best, Adam

[@steveperry1344]

adam, i'm kind of a decent golfer but never realized how flat my swing is with a tucked right arm at the top until i saw it for myself for the first time when my friend took a video with his phone. it was like wow that looks collapsed and narrow and ugly but i'm gonna work on it. i'm 71 yrs old and have been a 13 hdcp. for 30 yrs., thnx for the help.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Steve, hope you came good progress! best, Adam

[@GDMan-fb1jx]

Thank you

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You're welcome George. All the best, Adam

[@wyo7215]

Adam at the top of the backswing how do you get your right forearm at 90ﾟ or straight-up-and-down much like the 1st lady golfer you showed.?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

It takes a lot of shoulder flexibility to do what she's doing, for most people the arm will flare out a bit. Best, Adam

[@jamilfayyaz4381]

Hi,sir good job stay blessed

[@jamilfayyaz4381]

Thnx

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Jamil, same to you. Best, Adam

[@cottonjammer9921]

Out of the way ( Big Belly ) and underneath. Also missing the belly. Good video. Over here , Bavaria, my course was open until Dec. 2. Remarkably we are able to play longer each year. North West Bavaria, Unterfranken. Near Frankfurt. I could play today if the course was open. Again Danke for the many videos. Transplanted Texan

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Cotton, glad you liked the video. All the best, Adam

[@jamilfayyaz9097]

Hi, good job sir

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Jamil. All the best, Adam

[@latifkaba]

Space between right arm and body head to prevent casting in the downswing ? Have I got that right?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Latif, I'm afraid it's no guarantee of the downswing, but generally it's easier to load the club and get on a good plane when in a strong position at the top. All the best, Adam

[@latifkaba]

@@Scratchgolfacademy than you Adam

[@birdiemaker4615]

You Should do a video on pelvic tilt in the back and downswing

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, I'll try to get to that. All the best, Adam

[@tedkucin2428]

Hello Adam, I try to reach up and behind me with a ruler in my hand or better just a broken club shaft with the grip still on. I set up and just make a hip turn and in my shadow I can see the bend in my elbow and the space you mention between the head and arm. I get in trouble going too far outside on the way down, so I try to keep my right elbow tucked to the hip as long as I naturally can, on the way up.. If I am lucky, a few swings a round I look as good as anyone on televison!! The rest? Back to the drawing board!! Inconsistant!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Keep plugging Ted! All the best, Adam

[@mkwy8782]

This is a very individual thing. At 71 years of age I will be keeping my swing where it is-holding my hinge as much through impact as possible-the club will release naturally, lower, more horizontal, back elbow quite tight to my body and single plane. 79 today from the white tees...is just fine with me.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

That’s fine, these videos are general and broad brush

[@Lindabraggketovore]

Andy I have a question! I have small hands as a woman. I noticed my grip on my 3 wood is 1/2 bigger where I grip than my driver. I hit my driver straight never does to fade to the right, unless I just hit it wrong. Could this big grip be my problem because I can’t grip it the same as my driver? Because I make good contact with the 3 wood when I hit it, but I grip is very uncomfortable than with my driver. Do you think that might be some of my problem?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Linda, I’d definitely get the 3 wood re-gripped so it matches your driver (or close to it), it likely will help a lot. All the best, Am

[@Lindabraggketovore]

Andy, thank you so much for answering me. I appreciate you taking time on this holiday to do so, but really wasn’t expecting it. I hope you had a great holiday weekend. I will definitely be getting it re-gripped tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of your evening. God bless.

[@MSFTSTRIO]

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[@michaelsmith4395]

What are you gonna tell me to do next? Rotate by butt?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for watching the video Michael. Best, Adam

[@dry509]

So you are rolling your right arm?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

The right forearm does swivel (or rotate) a bit late late in the backswing

[@dry509]

@@Scratchgolfacademy Thank you.

[@lennylehnertz]

No wonder I suck! I did a drill with a glove under my right armpit.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Only good for pitch shots Lenny. All the best, Adam

[@joohyunryu8687]

first

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for watching the video. Best, Adam

[@topperdufferson]

Really like your instructions but please get a microphone that is not attached to you when you swing. Don't know why but the sound goes through me 😵😵😵

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Toper. Best, Adam

[@lduranceau8046]

He explained this: nothing. I wish I had the last 5 minutes of my life back.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You really hated that video...

[@lduranceau8046]

@@Scratchgolfacademy I disliked it, because you really don't explain how the right arm works in the swing. Are you trying to explain how the right arm just works in the backswing but NOT the downswing? If this is the case, why would you explain only 50% of the process?

[@Philzzz1]

sorry I didnt get it. Bang its in the right spot?????? Worst explanation I've ever heard on this subject.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Sorry you didn't like the video Adam