You Should Throw Your Right Arm Like This in the Downswing

[@pjlangford1959]

Bingo and there's the explaination that solves my conudrum, it's not about head position it's about spine position and keeping the spine tilt or angle in place while rotating shoulders around it, so of course the right shoulder will be lower at impact, and as the right arm drives through the gate opened by the clearing hips and lower shoulder it needs to be bent to fit through the gap, if you get spinny or too upright gap reduces. I've watch the pro's do it a thousand times but couldn't quite fathom the move, and it's so bloody simple and obvious once you grasp it, thank you Russell.

[@billkyne7860]

Thank your Russell. The importance of the bent trail elbow has been explained in countless videos, but not necessarily how to achieve it. This video explains that very well. I definitely plan to include this in my practice sessions.

[@matydred13]

You're a master at dissecting the golf swing and coming up with techniques to solve common errors. This is a really good video thanks!

[@JayTakeProfits]

Is this the same for driver

[@tohmsono5081]

one of the most important aspects of a good golf swing. great vid. thank you.

[@Ipdex]

Quite brilliant, particularly the point about he club going toward 1 o'clock. tks man.

[@rizon406]

Another beautifully explained concept. I have incorporated concepts from a handful of your videos into 100s and 100s of drill movements. Results showed up yesterday with all but one iron flushed - 8/9 greens in reg. Thanks for helping us get better.

[@patrickmurphy4912]

Fabulous Russell! Appreciating your command of the details that one might feel as they slug (uh, swing) away on the range - you have verbalized well some of my swing thoughts, excited to proceed! Thank you

[@davespencer6697]

You had my interest as soon as you said these players will move the ball back in stance to manufacture a contact , that's me . I am trying to work more on spine position at address which seems to make everything seem compact and certainly more repeatable .

[@dwed1234]

Just started watching your videos. I connect straight away with them because of the way that you explain things and also it seems to be the exact right timing for where I am in my golf swing journey. I have been having some lessons with a fantastic golf coach at Nazeing Golf Club who has been getting me to do what you are describing here and your video is reinforcing the ideas. Will definitely keep watching. Thank you for your efforts. 👍

[@williamfennell8175]

+1 to what David said

[@dw300]

MP57s! I have those. Russell is very Zen about trying things and not worrying about consequences.. it's a great mindset for to have during practice and you'd be surprised how often things click in that mode.

[@brent2394]

Subscribed. Just got fitted for some new irons. Callaway Rogue ST Pro. Looking to dedicate more time this year to my swing, especially getting my hands ahead. Your videos have been very helpful.

[@Yoohoo2949]

Russell, my problem is with a conventional distance from the ball my right elbow hits my torso and the face closes (I need to trim some weight I know). I get some big hooks and pull hooks from there. Should I consider moving my hands further from my body? I've already pulled my hips back as far as I can and that does create some space. But it also puts me into a more bent over position, which doesn't feel too good on the back. Your suggestions?

[@jackiecarroll3813]

Brilliant explanation Russell, so encouraging, thank you Jackie Carroll

[@TheyCallMeVins]

I learned more from 5 of your videos than of all the other hundreds of vids I watched on other channels. Amazing stuff. thanks

[@russellheritagegolf]

Thank you

[@stevestrang480]

Great video. I’ll work on this move. Thanks

[@colinwhitlock1]

Great video Russ. I've been fighting the flip, fat shot, right arm straightening too early for ages in spite of having a fairly sound swing in most other regards. I've realised now after watching this and a quick test afterwards that I may have been doing what countless others have been doing in doing the exact opposite from what needs to be done to cure the fault. I've been thinking that that the right shoulder has been firing through too fast and that's what he been causing the fat shot with the shoulder lowering too much too early. In then trying to prevent the right shoulder from firing through and emphasise more the arms, this has led to the right arm straitening too early causing the flip, and the fat shot. Emphasising the rightshoulder firing through feels like it has greatly improving ball striking and sequencing hugely.

[@hodori.]

Thank you my friend🤗👍 Nice lesson video 😀

[@nelsonsmell2767]

One of the best lessons I’ve seen. Very good explanation and thanks so much 👍

[@philmister]

Great tutorial. Very detailed and logical. Good job, keep it up.... I just subscribed to the channel and like the video to support you... Thanks.

[@galipgurel8715]

great tip, both for the downswing and the feeling of it

[@lepepus]

I find that that best drill to get these feelings is to do the one arm swings, both arms. They really encourage the right club path and sequencing since they force you to use the weight of the club

[@kennyg63]

Which club do you do the one arm swings? I have been taking small one armed gap wedge shots.

[@lepepus]

@@kennyg63 I pretty much do it with all my irons. No ball, just practice swings feeling the club face.

[@OscarGonzalez-vg3cp]

Thanks. Is not easy but I'm working on it. Thanks for describing some details but it looks era important..

[@leepetersen4082]

I love this!!! but could you do a vid on using this concept along with what the "forward arm" shuold feel like. Thanks for the learnings...really enjoy your style of passing on knowledge!

[@djpoints]

Brilliant/perfect explanation of such a vital concept!

[@kriezler]

This is exactly what happens to me! I can practice the swing all day, but the moment I have the ball in front of me, I keep making this same mistake. Thanks for this video and tips!

[@Obwoodlandj]

This! I sort of discovered this on my own when trying to teach myself how to get left and more open. I had to figure out how to blend a shallower swing with the weight shift and rotation. Its tough but doable

[@stevenielsen3]

You said the exact thing I did to cover up my poor swing mechanics: move the ball further back in the stance to cover up the fact that I’m early extending and releasing the club too early.

[@malcolmpack1710]

Great idea that I found works well with my irons when I get it right.But with driver I am prone to hit left

[@ianbarnes1406]

Exactly what I'm working on with my pro. Good timing!

[@ianbarnes1406]

@MeandMyStaffy glad I amused you!

[@richardmcallister6885]

All sounds good Russ. Been going local pk hitting shots. Trying to use your advice. Still fairly inconsistent but i honestly believe I'm moving forward. Cheers. Will keep trying.

[@robertmcglone361]

Well done. One of the best you’ve done!

[@brianhughes2842]

Hi Russell, is this similar to the feeling of a boxing uppercut to promote downward rotation in the downswing/throughswing or am I wide of the mark with this? Thanks for video.

[@Chris_Traynor]

Hey Russ. Recently I started thinking of the sole of the club sliding along the ground rather than thinking about the club face that everybody talks about. The results have been great. Feels like I'm gonna shank but the club just shoots through impact and smashes the ball with the sweetspot. And if I'm getting a little steep, thinking of the sole-turf interaction makes me naturally move better, swing more on plane and releasing out in front. I remember you doing a video on the club looking open at address being actually correct and that's what it feels like when I put my awareness to the sole of the club.. No-one seems to talk about it and I think it could make a great video talking about where one's awareness can be put. Hope what I've explained makes sense. I'd be interested to know your thoughts.

[@russellheritagegolf]

I think this is a great feel and you know golf is all about a repeatable ball flight so whatever feels are getting you there then 👍🏻

[@Chris_Traynor]

Thanks for your feedback.👍🏻

[@johnschwartz1536]

Excellent video Russell on how to properly use the right arm in the downswing! I have gone to emphasizing the role of the right arm in my downswing and it paid off in dividends! I have realized a more powerful ball strike and increased the distances with all of my clubs. I will definitely be archiving this video for future reviewing!

[@russellheritagegolf]

Awesome

[@ST-xg3gy]

This was great. Also, you want to keep that right wrist bent as long as possible, correct?

[@russellheritagegolf]

Sure

[@bitspieces7116]

Best advice I got in this was picking up a ball and throwing it strait down the line with elbow tucked in

[@pilgrimgolfer9705]

Excellent explanation and instruction. As I watched something occurred to me; if one is more 'down' on the swing then that means the club would feel longer, or you are too close to the ground - so does that mean that the ball must be more further away from the body?

[@russellheritagegolf]

Not exactly as you will always come back up in the hitting area

[@pilgrimgolfer9705]

@@russellheritagegolf OK I see - thanks, appreciate the reply.

[@julierader2322]

Great info!

[@vansonguitars8981]

Thanks Russ

[@randelldickerson6147]

Thanks for the lesson I was always stuck on a part if I fling my arms or fire it through like you said I want that feeling instead of feeling like I'm turning my whole body to try to get my arms through. So almost like the IMPACT SWING TRAINERS. Fire it thru

[@craigmcconnochie4378]

Hi, I have been practicing and playing as you have covered in the great video. But I am shanking, why? As you it will feel like well I am doing it? What do I do?

[@russellheritagegolf]

Latest video will help solve this issue

[@khaleelazan8903]

Another Super 👌 Lesson

[@worldsuperstar7162]

Perfect video

[@howardedwards4832]

I am a right side dominant golfer who plays left handed. Have you any drills you can suggest that can help me compensate that my lead arm is stronger than my trail arm.

[@russellheritagegolf]

Imagine throwing a frisbee lead arm?

[@roberthaar]

Please marry the moves in this video, firing the right arm thru, with the left arm shoulder catapult move covered in a different video. Thank You for the content and detailed analysis.

[@russellheritagegolf]

Ok will do

[@VoodooZ]

What do you recommend for a Right handed person playing leftie though? it's never going to feel natural to throw with uncoordinated arm.. Should I just switch to a more lead sided (pull?) swing???

[@russellheritagegolf]

Yes of course, I would also suggest many right hand dominant golfers feel more in the left. It’s just and option

[@joegwiazdon7485]

Russell, What do you do if you are lead arm dominate

[@russellheritagegolf]

I don’t think this will apply as a feel to you. Unless you threw the club with your left

[@danielmosias6280]

Russ can you show this with driver please

[@mikeschick8461]

I tend to hit every shot thin, including the driver. Maybe this will help??

[@TheBenchPressBoss]

You good teacher ty

[@drewspinoso4849]

Won’t reaching for it (ball forward) put more strain on back? I’m 50 and just out.

[@Ipdex]

Just tried this in the garage.. I find that 'firing' the left knee 'down' and left, the right knee 'clicks' after it and the strike is so much more pure Russell. Thoughts?

[@russellheritagegolf]

Yep just discussed this today

[@kennethsplaine1149]

Great explanation and lesson plan, keep them coming!! Thanks Russ you're a Great teacher of Golf!!!! :-)

[@davidkemp1585]

Would a pump move help

[@russellheritagegolf]

Sure would

[@heyboss15]

Thank you

[@juanbotha6634]

Hi Russell. I alway thought that standing up is due to something else happening such as over the top swing or open club face? Also how do you limit the risk of letting the shaft lead too much and presenting an open club face or heel to the ball? Rgrds

[@russellheritagegolf]

You have to time the amount of rotation of the arms. No easy answer but something you will have to face and get better with to have a better impact position

[@jackmaylor8229]

Hi, have you got anything for people who dip in the down swing. Ive noticed my lead shoulder drives down and then im completely cramped and stuck. Would you say id need to feel the lead shoulder up?

[@russellheritagegolf]

You could do. It’s hard to say without seeing exactly what the issue is. Or if there is actually an issue in the first place.

[@ericdanthon2]

I have been doing right arm only swings. I get a wierd feeling when I strike the ball solid. It's as if my arm is straight but something involuntary flings my arm forward without me doing anything to control it but swing through. The ball takes off. Does this feeling seem correct?

[@russellheritagegolf]

Sounds good to me

[@checkbox1234]

for me the first time i experienced this movement, it felt like my shoulder line pointing out to the right and my left hip the total opposite and going behind and left, "felt like "

[@Stantheman848]

I am left hand dominant but play right handed. I always feel i release and impact too much with my left hand. I feel my right hand is not being used properly.

[@BamaPaul]

I found out the more you throw your right arm/clubhead the more lag you maintain. Sounds crazy but tested on video. Your body will respond with educated hands .

[@lenardtan7169]

Great

[@russellheritagegolf]

🙏🏻

[@Rtjr3348]

Good

[@mowglines85]

Love your channel but I would love to see a better explanation on some of the terms the Golf Industry has been using forever without a proper definition. What actually is "covering" the ball for example? If you put a blanket on the ball it is covered. However, I have never seen a ball actually being covered:-) An ordinary talented Golfer like me does not really understand what to do and of course will end up doing it wrong. Other than that your channel is a thing of beauty. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us.

[@wharriso29]

I had the same question, covering the ball refers to almost feeling like your swing is over the ball which causes you to feel like your swing is coming in to out, which in turn makes the ball come out in lower trajectory and more distance, at least this is my understanding. I liken it to turning on an inside pitch in baseball.

[@verbeekh]

I’ve been looking through you lessons and this one comes closest to answering my question but …not totally. Do you advocate “punching” your right arm at the target when you say “firering”. Your trail arm.

[@russellheritagegolf]

No it’s more of a swing than a hit with the right arm but it depends on each golfer 👍🏻

[@verbeekh]

Errrrr? Thanks but let me try and reframe the question. Do you advocate that the trail arm is a source of power i.e. pushing against the handle actively propelling the club handle forward or should the trail arm and hand be responsible for squaring the club face and keeping the club head on plain?

[@russellheritagegolf]

@@verbeekh I would suggest it pushes at the start of downswing but many pros actually loosen the grip at impact so not I prefer the idea of impact being more left arm swing

[@verbeekh]

@@russellheritagegolf Got it, thank you

[@raymonkravagna278]

You know what's funny earlier today on Instagram I saw a tip from a guy that said Don't Throw your arms like this.

[@demeriuspittman9080]

You show and talk about more swing mistakes than quality swings we can try to mimick. Can you focus more ore on how to do things correctly?

[@kiplingvisintini5783]

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[@rkcos]

Say what?

[@nobuhisakaku6324]

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