🔥 Little Known SECRET Keeps the Left Arm Straight in Your Golf Swing! 🔥

[@amichaels-v3]

Finally! A golf coach that doesn't add useless minutes of verbal-waterboarding to the tutorial... Most coaches (even great ones) add 17 useless minutes talking about irrelevant chatter to a 7 minute training - so frustrating! I'm following this channel for sure! Great video, Coach!

[@chetroberson8023]

Agree totally! Adam doesn’t waste time, gets to the heart of the matter quickly!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Aaron. All the best, Adam

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I appreciate the comment Chet. Best, Adam

[@MattS-pv6mk]

My dog's looking at me, "what are you laughing at now Dad?" "Verbal water-boarding".... brilliant!!!😁

[@nickyv1436]

100 percent

[@regulareverydaynormalgolfer]

This is the clearest I've seen this presented regarding the idea of pushing down with the left pad to get wrist cock and keep left arm straight. I'm going to give this a try at my next range session. thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks!

[@speedracerjoe1217]

I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago. YOU have my vote for Instructor of the Year! I am a 18 handicap and have averaged over 90 all year this year. After watching your video and keeping my left arm straight, my last two rounds were 85 (last week) and 76 (today). I hit 9 of 14 fairways and 12 of 18 greens in regulation. Thank you so much for adding joy to my favorite game. Now I need to work on my putting. Out of 12 GIRs, I only converted 3 to birdies and 8 to pars. I will study your putting instruction videos.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Nice going Joe, and thanks!

[@garyleahy4537]

Adam, another great tip. I see so many players try to "throw" the club head away from them during the take away, rather than "push" the grip end toward the ground. I also think there are quite a few instructors that teach the wrong way to start the take away. You hit the nail on the head (as always). I also like how you address players who might not be as flexible as we once were. Brilliant.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Gary! Best, Adam

[@paulbillingham6769]

Cheers, just tried that 'great tip' in the living room, (where I keep my golf clubs) and I can't wait to hit the driving range tomorrow.

[@OnyxCVO]

This is the BEST VIDEO I've seen in years that shows clearly pushing down with the left pad to get the wrist to cock and keep the left arm straight. I have a very stiff back as I was a body buider so no much flexibility when trying to have my back facing target... I'm going to give this a try ASAP on the range, there is hope, thank you so much.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, and glad you found the video helpful

[@chrisrobinson8196]

Wow! I've watched hundreds of videos on the backswing, but this is the first one that has made such a clear connection between how a proper wrist cock actually helps to keep the lead arm straight. This has been a real eyeopener for me. Thank you, Adam. Well done!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Chris, glad you found it helpful Best, Adam

[@chuckbergh3694]

I agree

[@Jayntiming1971]

I wished I knew this a long time ago. Great job of explaining it, I have a bad back and that actually even helps my back out. Wow, what a great teacher you are.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Jay, hope you make good progress

[@space509]

YOOO THANK YOU SO MUCH. This just changed my game completely, I literally just added about 30 yards to every club and improved my ball striking immediately. Blows my mind that nobody has caught this before for me, thank you!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment, and congrats on your progress! Best, Adam

[@joer8273]

Your content is so dense with value and quality instruction. It’s parsimonious; you say a lot in a few words and I LOVE IT!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Parsimonious! Nice call Joe. Best, Adam

[@frankolivas8593]

Yes, this was very helpful, I am thankful, good easy explanation for a senior. For some reason, this video has been the topping to all the other golf videos I watch, because there are so many perfect swings people are showing on here , you tube.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked the video Frank Best, Adam

[@williejack4752]

THE SECRET of pushing on the left hand thumb with the right hand to push the grip away to keep the left arm straight--Great advise I have never heard before after years of looking ---club head speed exploded for me today==Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it Willie Best, Adam

[@procfisc]

Just got round to watching this and have to say it is the best description of how to cock the wrists properly in the backswing that I have come across in all my years of golf. Many thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment. Best, Adam

[@brianwagner9518]

Adam you and Tom Saguto have helped my game soooo much thank you

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it Brian All the best, Adam

[@steves3422]

Yes, to the point! Already improved by the pushing the left wrist into the club to start the hinge -- much better feel and keeps the left arm straight. Thank You!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you made progress Steve

[@johnschwartz1536]

Excellent video Adam on How To Keep The Left Arm Straight In The Golf Swing! I like your explanation of how "pushing down the butt end of the handle with your left hand" not only straightens the left arm but produces necessary wrist hinge. Well Done Adam! I have archived this video!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks John, glad you found it helpful Best, Adam

[@jonasbertilbellander]

Yes this

[@antoncrouse1470]

Best coach by far. Easy to understand.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Anton

[@davidmonk6139]

Hi, just found you while trawling around. You sir are a great teacher and I've immediately subscribed. Thank you for sharing.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much David! Best, Adam

[@reenman50]

That was the magic feeling I was missing, feeling the club create a wider arc by pushing out on the butt. This also feels more powerful, controlled and the same every time. Thank You So Much!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful Rene

[@SuperBen7878]

Best golf tip ever on how to have a straight left arm in the backswing. For years, I've tried to push away with my right arm to straighten my left with no success. Pushing that fat pad in the left hand down on the takeaway is a miracle worker. I ripped the ball. For example, on hole number 6, I drove the ball 265 yards on to the green and the putt was for an eagle which I missed! The next lesson will be putting!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Nice going Ben! best, Adam

[@scottmercer86]

Really helpful!! Short and to the point!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Scott

[@pjwillsr]

Just subscribed after this video...wow. So clear and to the point, with useful/understandable info to help train yourself.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, glad you found the video helpful

[@zacharydoser8536]

Superior golf tutorial. I've watched numerous golf tutorial videos, but hands down yours is the best. I recently subscribed to your channel and now watch it exclusively.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Zachary. Hope you make good progress

[@dandalcolletto743]

Ben Hogan's book was instrumental in changing my swing, obviously for the better and the first thing you talked about was his book and the grip. Awesome video and can't wait to see more. I just subscribed. Thank you!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

thanks Dan, hope you enjoy the channel. Best, Adam

[@nicholassmith5697]

I’ve been working really hard this past year to actually take the game seriously and not just go and drink and drive a cart. Enjoying the game even more now since I’m being more consistent. I will say I’m aiming to have a “textbook” definition swing and way to hard headed to accept anything other then that lol. Thank you for sharing your lessons and keeping them straight to the point

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Nicholas, and hope you make progress. I’m doing some Mini schools on the road this summer. If it’s of any interest feel free to reach out through adambgolf.com Thanks, Adam

[@InTheNow2020]

very pleased to see this video. I believe this is the single most important tip for a correct swing. The wrist bends toward the bottom of the arm as the left arm is kept straight.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Best, Adam

[@jeffbechtold5198]

Awesome tip, you are a great teacher. Your video on how to hit the ball without striking it fat has helped me more than any other tip! Hands pass ball 1st. That and lag really have done wonders. Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Jeff, and glad you are making progress. Best, Adam

[@gtrgarrage2422]

Love the way this is explained, have helped me tremendously

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it

[@djjakstarr5370]

Omg i can't wait to try this at the range! 🙌🏼

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope it goes well for you!

[@golfinnewengland8256]

I knew from Jim Flick's videos about how to push the handle down, but you took it to the next level where you demonstrate pushing it out. I never realized I was pushing the club head out. Thank you for clearing this up.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found the video helpful Best, Adam

[@golfinnewengland8256]

The snow finally melted here and I gave it a go, the drill works and my upper lead arm hurts from the stretch! Thank you for all you do to make us play better ⛳.

[@paulgreen8228]

I known this is an older video but I have tried this over the last week and it has been amazing. I have added 30 metres to driver and woods and am now able to compress my irons more frequently. I have plenty of work to do however this has helped enormously. I never had the correct feeling associated with cocking my wrist until now. Thank you 🎉

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Congratulations Paul, and glad the video helped you

[@JK-cu7mh]

Still a great video two years later! Thank you

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks!

[@Lucid_zzz_Dream]

Your channel and instruction style are awesome! You give gold and you give it quickly! Watching your videos is truly a joy. Thanks for taking the time to help us with our game. 👍😎

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the kind comment Mike. All the best, Adam

[@petequesada2936]

I don't see how you could have made my understanding of this concept easier. Sure, others have said to do certain things. But, none seemed to have made it so simple. Thank you.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Pete, glad you found it helpful

[@MarioGonzalez-zo8lc]

Really enjoy your descriptions and your enthusiastic effort to educate us “hackers”! TK

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Mario!

[@Jim_Sanders.]

Excellent advice.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Best, Adam

[@sevesellors2831]

Great lesson Adam will try it,many thanks!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Steve, glad you found it helpful. Best, Adam

[@jayhamilton2915]

These are always so good!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Jay Best, Adam

[@jamesmorrissey9133]

Great video, really helped my feel all the way through my swing. Except for two lip outs would have broken 80 for the first time. Thanks so much

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Nice going James! Best, Adam

[@mikefixac]

I've been playing golf for ~50 years. The straight left arm always made sense to me, but I could never incorporate it into my game. For me, it was just too uncomfortable. I came across something this week (accidentally) that changed my golfing life and golf swing. It's this: Instead of trying to keep a straight left arm all the way going back in the backswing, I let my left arm straighten at the end of my backswing. And that's the only time, besides the beginning of the swing when my arm is straight. This little tweak has dramatically changed my swing and made me more consistent and straight.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you’ve made progress Michael Best, Adam

[@nelsonsmell2767]

Never heard push the handle away to cock but it makes perfect sense. I’ve always had an issue with lack of risk cock and a collapsing trail arm. Thanks so much!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful Nelson Best, Adam

[@sammangialardi6613]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm 72 and have learned so much from you.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Sam, you're welcome. Best, Adam

[@scottyboy8800]

fantastic Adam simple and repeatable technique cheers 👍🏻

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I appreciate it Scotty

[@KBucchan]

Excellent tip. Tried it on the range and it works 100%.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it KB Best, Adam

[@ljohnmiller]

this is a great great fundamental lesson. Adam is terrific.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much John. Best, Adam

[@ShOoTeR7386]

I have the habit also bend my arms both especially left at a 45° angle. I do this so badly I actually pulled an already injured pec muscle. Look with one watch from you Adam it's my wrist that I missing the basics. I'm a rookie so not even ashamed I injured myself. I'll keep watching I appreciate you and your craft.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment, and glad the video was helpful Best, Adam

[@danapurflourmill9572]

The key is the straighter left arm. I was breaking it. The club facing the sky is not a problem. It will Automatically bend a little on its own. Thank you for the great video. Well explained.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Best, Adam

[@Stephno86]

Superb drill :) thank you sir.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You’re welcome

[@deanclarke3635]

Great instruction, best on KZbin....

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Very kind of you Dean! Best, Adam

[@mccoyji]

Sounds good. Will try

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you make progress Best, Adam

[@neverstopkko4693]

beautiful swing!!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Best, Adam

[@edsonchakanyuka3733]

Absolutely brilliant and practical. Changed my tempo for the better. Thank you very much

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked the video Edson Best, Adam

[@lenardtan7169]

Great instruction video

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Lenard Best, Adam

[@monortues]

It's enlightening to see you push out the handle. Makes a lot of sense.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Best, Adam

[@michaelh2716]

Thanks for the tip!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You’re welcome Michael Best, Adam

[@micomendoza3331]

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[@micomendoza3331]

😢t😢🎉p 1:19 😢p🎉l

[@danapurflourmill9572]

Superb video.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much. All the best, Adam

[@javierherrera5616]

Thanks 😊 I definitely hit the ball better when I keep my left arm fairly straight. It doesn’t come natural to me because I’ve played so many years bending my left arm. It’s a game changer. 😊 Gracias

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Javier

[@domingo0910]

Very good teacher

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much

[@DriveForShow]

Excellent video!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much!

[@jonasbertilbellander]

Great for me, thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Jonas

[@aussiegolfer2919]

Adam another great video 🏌️‍♀️⛳️🏌️‍♀️⛳️👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Aussie Golfer. All the best, Adam

[@shannon-the-cannon-Briggs]

Solid advice as always

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Shannon

[@jbiz447]

Great video! Thanks!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks James Best, Adam

[@jimgellein1072]

Thank you. I understand this. My practice thought is push-push. Left hand - Right hand.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Jim

[@chuckbergh3694]

Great video thanks for the help

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked it Chuck. Best, Adam

[@rogerberube8087]

Very nice Adam, Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Roger! Best, Adam

[@ZORRO.DONDIEGO25]

Bravo monsieur grâce à vous et cette vidéo ,j ai retrouvé mon bon contact 👍👍👍👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks!! Best, Adam

[@MsFlyingpiglet]

Thanks a lot!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You're welcome. Best, Adam

[@tonywilliamson1474]

Adam good lesson thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked it Tony Best, Adam

[@3687036]

The split hand drill is terrific. It's now my preshot routine--

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful Carl. Best, Adam

[@patrickcreath217]

Thanks Adam! 👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You're welcome Patrick Best, Adam

[@williekelty5601]

Good Stuff and Thank You! It's a process... ;)

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Willie Best, Adam

[@tomault3063]

Good tips from the guy with the best name in golf.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Tom!

[@anthonyviola9400]

Adam, very helpful vid lesson thank you! 👍🇨🇦

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Anthony. Best, Adam

[@mariannagararsdottir9986]

Excellent lesson, well explained. Thanks! 👍🏼🇮🇸

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Marianna All the best, Adam

[@klogjo]

My wife and I are about to golf for the first time in our life, so we need all the help we can get. We have taken four lessons and were never told about the straight left arm, thanks.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope it goes well for you Gary! Best, Adam

[@johnkoval1898]

Thanks for the great video. Left arm straight and correct wrist cock are two aspects of my swing I seem to always need to get better at.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks John, hope you make good progress. Best, Adam

[@paulbeauregard5910]

Great drill!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Paul. Best, Adam

[@DerickPaulB]

Great tip, kept so simple - kills two birds... thanks Adam!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Derick Best, Adam

[@Richkotite1]

My father-in-law always said i have lazy hands. I never was really able to feel-understand the wrist cock. THis video did it for me. First range session of the year I had great strikes. Irons were in the words of John Sterling (Yankee announcer)..... it is high, it is far, it is gone!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear you made improvement! Best, Adam

[@AdamAirline]

Great video! What do you think of Jake Knapp’s back swing?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

It seems to be working for him!

[@johngal2055]

Great content again...explains why my backswing is getting shorter with the simple test🙂👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks John Best, Adam

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

2:55 the secret is out and I got it. I was probably doing it the wrong way you demonstrated.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Todd

[@Strictlym3]

Locking out my lead arm helps and my wrists stay supple. I turn around my spine by pulling in my right shoulder blade to my spine while maintain that straight lead arm. I’m a range pro but also a 22 handicap.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment. All the best, Adam

[@anniek5880]

Great tips! Thank you. I find it so hard to keep my left arm stiff and straight without making the rest of me get all stiff and straight as well. Have to practice these drills.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you have success with it Annie. Best, Adam

[@anniek5880]

@@Scratchgolfacademy thank you. Me too. But not likely haha ! Just have to fun trying 🏌🏼‍♀️⛳️

[@Aoughi]

Very reasonable thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Aoughi. Best, Adam

[@raulvaladao35]

Very good

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Raul

[@RolandoInPhx]

Why am I just seeing this now?? This is great 👍🏽

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, glad you found the video helpful

[@gusbuster8068]

Extensor action! Via Homer Kelley’s book The Golfing Machine. 😀

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Gus, I like that book too Best, Adam

[@marcsmorczewski9265]

Adam, Thank you for content. My question is in watching your left wrist it looks bent and not flat. I love watching the beat players' swings. John Rahm and Justin Johnson flatl from the beginning. In minimizing variables, what are your thoughts. Thank you.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Marc. Rahm and Johnson are great, but I’m not a fan of the bowed look in the backswing. I have a video at this channel about keeping the wrist flat, hope it’s helpful

[@TheEtzz]

Agree to all the comments how good the video is .

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much

[@snoopdiggler9174]

Excellent video and appreciate the visual positions combined with feel tips. Been working on these aspects as now in my 50’s and less fit/flexible, but these have helped me pull it all together with a couple specific muscle memory positions to focus on. Thanks so much!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, and glad you liked the video. Best, Adam

[@CKGolfer]

I've always had a long back swing with wrists breaking down. This has shortened my back swing and improved my ball striking.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it CK

[@MrSpanky2001]

Let me know in four weeks if these tips helped. They wont . You'll be shooting the same scores you always have.

[@wilmamcdade4544]

John Mc Dade -Excellent as usual, BUT I have restriced movement of my wrists bending them back is a struggle, not sure if it was caused by soccer injuries but any advice on how I could improve that aspect of my flexibility. I did play off 5 handicap for many years and had good length, but I struggle to get much longer nowadays.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks John. For flexibility issues I recommend consulting an expert in that area. All the best, Adam

[@mikemccann5793]

I’m 58 and have had back issues for 30 years, I’m happy to hear a video to customize my swing around my body but doing it the correct way. Thanks a bunch!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Mike, and glad you liked the video Best, Adam

[@Richkotite1]

Adam, I gave my Taylor Made M4 irons to my grandson figuring to get fitted for something new but I hit my old irons (which i was fitted for) back in 2007 and I was hitting them great. Now I'm thinking of staying with these i dont think they are going to make that much of a differene. W-9-8-7 were all really high and straight.

[@mckyj]

Thanks so much. Quick question. Many teach a flat left wrist position at the top of the backswing. This pushing down on the handle on the way back seems to leave a cupped wrist at the top. Should I worry about that ?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I'm fine with the wrist being slightly cupped Michael. Best, Adam

[@johnwhite7320]

Good explanation of what's important but over looked because of other swing thoughts.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks John Best, Adam

[@sureshthiagarajan6660]

Great video Adam, this was a doubt I had for the longest time about the right arm (I'm a left handed golfer) bend that I have and that pushing the heel of the club trick was fantastic. Does the slight bend have a significant impact?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Suresh. A slight bend in the lead arm is OK, ideally the energy transferring out to club through impact would straighten it out at that point. Best, Adam

[@sargeroberts2430]

Hi Adam. Another good training video. I have a question. I noticed that when you're gripping the handle, there is a sizable gap between your finger-tips and the thumb pad. The old school of thought was that the tips should just touch the pad or very close to it. Is your grip oversized for a reason?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

My grips are standard size. I’ll have to check when I get a club on my hands, but the gap doesn’t feel very big. All the best, Adam

[@johnmcguigan6717]

thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You're welcome John Best, Adam