THIS TRAIL ARM MOVE WILL CHANGE YOUR GAME

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

What else do you think is a big difference between a tour player and an amateur?

[@sirtogii5216]

All the pro's hips (or centre pelvis) move away from the ball, pretty much all amateurs move towards it. Guilty as charged....

[@golfnutnz9274]

Pros practice, practice, practice while ams turn up once a week, don’t practice first then self criticise without realising the significance of muscle memory. The other thing I think is attitude towards yourself, I once read that after a bad shot, which we all have, you should speak to yourself as you would to your best mate... not your worst enemy as some do; state of mind is a huge factor in this wonderful game!

[@emeargemearg]

The absolute rock solid takeaway. No sway or lifting. Just pure turn and winding up to set the club. The Golf Online slow mo of Tiger is a thing of beauty and is so far away from my swing it makes me want to give up (but i wont!). Great video as always Chris.

[@dylan0987654]

Money..

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Very true!

[@paulbillingham6769]

If only I had seen this lesson 20 years ago. Probably the most important and well described instruction video I have ever seen. Brilliant !

[@jeffg5989]

I’ve only taken a few lessons in my lifetime (60 now) and been around a few decent players and it’s funny no one has ever stressed how important that move is in the downswing. It’s almost like they don’t want you to know and enjoy watching you struggle and continue to pay for more lessons and have more physical pain from doing it wrong. Sad!

[@sportsguy23]

This arm position tip has literally changed my game. I had been having a problem coming across and even shanking when coming across too much. This has not only eliminated that, but also helped get rid of the fat shots as well. Thank you Chris.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Great to hear Keith

[@jamiepike1024]

Been playing golf for 10 years and this video has completely changed my swing for the better. Can finally understand the mechanics of the trail elbow and wrist lag. Awesome stuff ChrisRyan!!!

[@genuwineowen9086]

Wow!! I've doing this drill for around three days. Before that my misses were to the right (fades), this drill has almost eliminated these misses. But what is immensely pleasing, is that my contact has gotten so much better and consistent and i'm hitting it longer, straighter and further. I'm amazed at its effectiveness.

[@powerpath659]

On a real me too.

[@VimMitt]

Best tipi ever seen. Thanks. This works very well. No one talks about this move .

[@montemoffett8226]

Great stuff👍 been pulling everything with shut face! This fixed it trail arm is key!

[@ronremillard776]

I have probably watched this video before, as I have many of yours, but watching it this evening reinforce some thing I became aware of on the driving range this morning while hitting irons. Turning my elbow under allowed me to hit clean straight shots. Thank you

[@edray3307]

You are the best instructor on the internet!

[@frednegus7017]

I have watched many KZbin videos on the swing and 90% are pure junk. This video was however excellent and very correct. You have perfectly outlined the trail arm path to and through the ball. The “throw” takes place from the elbow and as you point out NOT from the wrist ( throw away ). Thanks for producing a fine video. Good production quality as well. Cheers F : Authorized Instructor , The Golfing Machine.

[@Peppermint3003]

Your ability to explain and demonstrate is second to none Chris, I have played for forty six years mainly at single handicap level and you are without doubt amongst the very best!. Many thanks!

[@peterdon-duncan7851]

What a brilliant explanation and drill. I had a general idea of what to do with my right arm but have never had it so clearly explained and demonstrated.

[@jonkeenan791]

I like this video. I knew I needed to have my elbow in this position, but never how to actually get there. the swing is fast, so this feeling of throwing the ball really helped

[@EagleJim62]

I give a thumbs up before I watch because I know this dude will give some great tips. I have had to relearn this over and over. This for me is the key. The thought of skipping stones on the water always helps.

[@mickbanks969]

Probably best explanation and exercise I’ve ever seen on this subject.

[@b0ssk00e]

I totally agree ~~ 👍👌

[@benmiller2431]

This video might have single handedly saved my golf swing! This drill is amazing and fixes my lazy swing when I go back to bad habits!

[@KevinMancini]

Brilliant explanation and demonstration of arm position and contact position. I note also that do this promotes the hip turn and weight transfer. So clearly explained. Thank you.

[@LIGNEJacques]

Hi Chris, thank you for this video. It's the first time I have a clear video and comments on the trail arm position and usage. I discover your channel just yesterday and your comments are concise ans very clear. Great and thank you. Jack

[@briannorris5755]

This was it! This was the lesson that had the biggest impact on me so far...I went to the range to practice this first, and saw immediate results. I then applied it to a round yesterday, at a course I play often.... Best round to date, by 4 strokes! Cheers, Chris!

[@stevejohnny1111]

Well done Brian!

[@JBALLER02]

Let me guess.. 2 years later and stilllll can’t break par?! Now back to searching through KZbin videos for that “ key”?! Lol

[@CarrterGolf1]

@@JBALLER02geez dude why so negative? (Don’t care about just telling the truth)

[@johnschwartz1536]

Chris! I found this video in your library after my continuing research on how the arms control the club, not the hands! I am also archiving this video with your other! I feel that this change is going to really help my game. Thanks for your Help!

[@HalpernFamilyFL]

My trail arm is the primary problem of my golf swing and have been trying to fix/improve for many, MANY months. I am very excited to give this a go the next time I can get out to the range. Thank you very much Chris!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks David

[@jeffshadrick3550]

Wow. OMG. What a difference this made on the practice range. I had commented to a guy next to me on the range about how solid his shots sounded. He said yeah, had been watching your videos. I’m telling ya it pays to chat up people on the range. Thanks much!

[@HolyGrailOfGolf]

Finally someone demonstrates the proper direction to throw the ball. Great video!

[@csbirla8386]

This is the very best of many great lessons that I learnt from you and implemented . Can't thank you enough for how much I have gained watching your videos . You are so so good Cris !

[@brianmoss9399]

Beginner golfer. Had issues with topping and inconsistent striking. Took this lesson to the range this morning (along with another tip from another video on modifying my grip) and the change was immediately noticeable. Much more consistent in striking the ball. As you stated, this is a very hard exercise but immensely impactful. I love your channel and your (heavy) technical approach to teaching - thanks!

[@timothybenjamin7317]

I’ve never commented on a KZbin video before…. But this one was excellent. Very pedagogical! Thank you!

[@ritrambo]

What a great drill, I was immediately able to feel the difference. Now need to train the body.

[@kenlamb5697]

You got a big shout out from Danny Maude for this same concept. His dad told him about it. His practice/feel drill was different and pretty creative. Both are very helpful. You, Danny, Russell, and Eric are my favorites.

[@will8804]

The best video I have come across on keeping elbows connected throughout the swing.

[@supernovart]

Really like the way you break it down and explain the drill Chris. I think you are one of the better coaches out there with your communication of the idea spot on..

[@PaulHarty77]

You've just fixed my swing. I've been tearing my hair out trying to understand what's gone wrong, this has just resolved it. Thanks Chris!

[@johnantonykilkenny4383]

Chris, I really appreciate this lesson The drill makes a lot of sense and was easy to follow. I will now take this to the course, once I have mastered it.

[@iantaylor726]

You never stop learning - this is a simple and ingenious method to help build your swing drill - I’ve been doing it for hours in the garden- can’t wait to get on the range - thanks 😊

[@malcolmglover3080]

This is the best golf lesson, it cures so many faults. Many thanks Chris

[@gonzalotorresgella1435]

You are definitively the best golf teacher. Very comprehensive tips and easy to replicate on range. Please keep being the same uncovering golf secrets other professors hide for money, simply for students such as me. Cheers 👍👍

[@immermanarnold2938]

I practised this move this afternoon hitting half shots at the range it's brilliant an epiphany for me Tnx Chris From South Africa

[@rajpatel4806]

Incredible video lesson Chris! I will work on that the next time I am out.

[@kennymorrison678]

excellent video, this is the one video that has transformed my recent play. gone form very erratic to very consistent. still working on it but so far so good..

[@synajwatkins4740]

Hey Kenny are you still applying this move? How has it been working?

[@grantdavidward2511]

Many thanks for the video. I see many other commenters focus on the drill. I really appreciated your slow motion and detailed visual of the position of the trail arm at impact. It allowed me to see and then actually feel the proper position. Even without the drill, I was able to replicate the feel on the course. Thanks again.

[@kevrobbo77]

great lesson, thankyou. i've recently got back to golf after a few years out and i have quickly realized what i'm going completely wrong. shoulder positions and trail arm position being the BIG 3 errors. i never realized just how far off i was. i got work to do, adding this drill to the list lol

[@johnmichaelsaraceno7339]

Chris great demo on this technique...it is the missing link for most players...as an instructor it helped me teach this technique clearly and concisely...thank you.

[@SJones-qw3uo]

Best insight into the set up for crisp strike I have seen.

[@richardmcallister6885]

👍👍. I find your videos easy to understand because they're not bogged down with technical jagon. Keep them coming. Cheers.

[@iamdavidbwchen]

I normally don't comments, but, this one is the best advice, so far

[@jonwilson3579]

Wow, very effective golf tip. Only one time on the range after watching this video and saw a noticable difference (which is rare from a youtube golf video). Ball flight came down (good for me), hands now much in front of the ball and compressing nicely with a divot after the ball.

[@npxmnpxm]

Another great one, thank you. Side benefit of this is that it is really helping me to feel the proper shoulder-turn through impact.

[@chadpeace5852]

@ChrisRyanGolf I have watched multiple of your videos. You really have a gift of not just teaching but the ability to simply a tour style golf swing in sections. This is such helpful information. I can’t wait to try these trail arm training drills. Thank You!

[@richyclubsport5155]

I stubbled across this video at the weekend looking for videos to improve ball striking I practiced the drills at home after seeing it then yesterday I took it to the range to put into sticking actual balls I will admit to smothering a few shots at the beginning but once I got used to the different right hand position omg longer straighter and a way more penetrating flight was for the first time able to hit my 3 iron with confidence This is the best video I've ever seen to help ball striking thank you for posting but more importantly explaining in a way everyone can understand

[@andrewcarter3856]

Perfect drill once again, after I’ve just finished my lessons with my local pro here in Brisbane Qld. This is exactly what we’ve been working on. Cheers Chris.

[@paulmoran4095]

I have been golfing for 50 years and just self discovered I have this trail arm issue today at the range, using exactly that impact position and working backwards drill. This video will be very helpful to work on getting rid of it.

[@vchasthos2176]

Chris, thank you. You're a great teacher. With a great accent. Best!

[@lawrencebogar6136]

He is British! We have the accent.

[@alansinclair3374]

I found this video lesson to be truly mind blowing .. I have had terrible long-standing problems with my irons and no sensation of compression. Hitting behind and thinned shots have been all too common and making me feel like giving up the game. I have NEVER felt my hands in the checkpoint trail elbow position you have shown. Your description and exercises have helped me understand a path towards solid strikes. Many thanks.

[@LucNguyen-lv7kq]

This is the best thing to have ever happened to my swing. Hitting it so much easier and crisper now. Thank you Chris!

[@golfnutnz9274]

Another awesome lesson on a key point that I need to work on. You’ve made a big difference to my game and reduced my HC significantly! Many thanks Chris

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks and great to hear 👍

[@Bertalachawowsky]

Holy sh*t, this just changed my game 😂. Doing this drill on a simulator, and these little half shots are going 90% the distance my full swing was. Attack angle down from -1 to around -4 to -5 degrees. Chris I just want to say, I absolutely love your videos. They're what got me down to a 1.0 index in my prime in 2019. Since then I had started my career and pretty much stopped playing altogether. I recently got a new job and my office has 2 golf simulators, so I've been able to rekindle that love for the game. This was one of the missing pieces that has been giving me trouble since starting back up again, and hopefully I'm back on my way towards becoming a scratch, and hopefully beyond. Thank you again, will be watching your videos and practicing them everyday

[@Lumigolf]

Chris, this is extremely helpful. It clear and concise , excellent demonstration.

[@johnlyons3607]

Bang: I got it! 40 years I have been searching for this! Best golf drill ever. Thank You!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks John appreciate it

[@Mr.mallaer]

There’s no golf video on KZbin that doesn’t have a comment like this even though they teach completely different things and often completely contradictory. Why is that?

[@Mirage-r6t]

So basically you are hitting your clubs with a decreased loft, trapping the ball and getting better ball compression.

[@PFitz539]

Ehtesham Raja: I’m no expert but that is what it seems like but mine have some really decent height using this drill. Everything in golf seems so counterintuitive. Lol

[@Mirage-r6t]

@@PFitz539 good for you. After 25 yrs of golf, I finally got my first real lesson. And it seems like I've learnt nothing...!!

[@sfguy7943]

Another great lesson Chris. This ties in really nicely to your lesson “How to hit down on the ball”. That drill almost forces the trail hand into the position you show here. You have the clearest explanations with follow up drills out there.

[@brianelswick7374]

I just want to state that I found this video very helpful. I feel like I've not seen many videos on what the trail arm should be doing particularly in the down swing. I've been taking lessons, and that's one facet we haven't covered yet, but it has helped me tremendously.

[@robemery9948]

Great video Chris. Really helped to play your own game and pick the right shots. As I'm pretty much starting out. This will help me a lot

[@junkyunam6014]

Thanks, Chiris. I can't understand why my previous golf teachers never taught me this drill. I've always struggled with my ball's short distance and high altitude. My previous golf teachers didn't teach golf swing principles but just asked me to follow their swing. You seem like really passionate about studying golf swing mechanisms and very good at delivering it to recreational golfers.

[@johnjosephbarnes1953]

Hi Chris. Great video with great information in your video lessons. The question I have. Is the lead arm of the swing the same as the trail arm. Ie with the elbow and wrist at position.

[@11rooboy]

great drill. thanks. should one have the same set up and feel of trail arm with the driver?

[@capocho100]

Excellent Chris this movement changed my swing from difficult to easy just like that. My back didn't hurt either. I just saw this video yesterday before my round of golf and I noticed big improvement.

[@lucpaquette5031]

Still as good as I the first time I saw this video of your's, bravo! It really encourage you to turn also. Except for the fact that we have to hit up on it could this apply for a driver swing as well?

[@clarencemarquez8134]

Chris, absolutely incredible golf video! Your explanation of the "Trail Elbow" in its natural condition vs impact condition is outstanding. By implementing this move it "naturally" creates FORWARD SHAFT LEAN and promotes compression on the back of the golf ball! I have always been an "Arms and Hands dominant" swinger of the golf club, which puts a lot of undue pressure on the back. This proper move of the TRAIL ELBOW will implement the use of the CORE and less back pressure. Thank you. Keep up the great work! 👍😎🚴‍♂️⛹️‍♀️🤸‍♂️

[@tombettcher7851]

Right elbow discussion was masterfully done and a game changer for me personally. Great job.

[@3putt548]

Wow! This video was a huge help! Hitting so many more GIR! Remarkable video! Thank you so much!

[@georgedavisson1581]

Wow! Absolute excellence Chris! I’ve tried the skimming stone before, but the finish is never held! Holding the trail arm position and then rechecking it at impact is so informative! Thanks Chris!

[@salihalexanderesq.4084]

What an incredibly important fix!!! Everyone talks about wrist hinge and backswing/takeaway, but I never saw how to get to impact. (They even talk about release, but not downswing/impact, or at least not this way). Thank you so much. Question: Can you preset at address and just swing back and through or will there always be some rotation in your trail shoulder joint and elbow?

[@hkb1467]

What a pleasure to watch and learn - thanks!

[@harrykorver9690]

Thank you! Turing up the trail arm to put the elbow in the right position is a tip you gave about two years ago? It cured my flying elbow! Nice to see it again

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Harry great to hear

[@rickstevens9628]

Very good description of what that elbow needs to do in the golf swing. Thank you for your instruction...it's top drawer. I'm trying to tie that elbow in with rotation now to make sure I'm getting open to the target, as I realize rotation automatically in my mind gives me side bend, shallowing of the club, and carrying the elbow along on the inside/out path that I'm looking for. I think as the left hip opening starts to bring the elbow more in front of your body it becomes a timing issue of when to release that right arm and hands through the ball. Again, great instruction. Thank you.

[@kelly-el6gl]

Great lesson. I never knew this but can relate to when I hit the pure strike. Thanks

[@kiwijezezkiwijezez4543]

Thanks Chris , I always wondered why my club face was closed through impact, I think this drill will help me considerably

[@alansheath4254]

Hi Chris Went out today and changed my trail arm as suggested. Hit ball so much straighter and longer than before. Many thanks from New Zealand

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Alan and my pleasure really glad it helped

[@PabloSilva-mq4wf]

Gracias Chris por esta lección. Me fue muy útil . Logré mejorar la dirección de la pelota que siempre salía hacia la izquierda.

[@freakerdk]

I really enjoyed this video - please tell us you have a video coming on the lead arm with as much detailed information as this video :)

[@2cardarsenal310]

Might be the best impact explanation and drill I've ever seen in 30+ years! Hogan showed this in his Fundamentals book many years ago but your ability to show this in simple terms is excellent.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks and yes certainly an important move to get 👍

[@MrMukesht]

Brilliant video Chris. I tried it on the course( not exactly like your instructions) it felt so different and the swing became easy. I am going to work on it in the range

[@JOValentino]

Thank you for producing high-quality video and explaining the golf instruction so well God bless you

[@williamklug2215]

Game changer!!! This subtle change at address has never been explained so clearly, AND it is a key element to compressing the ball. I threw away all my other theories. Thank you.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks William

[@617duke]

Thank you Chris. This lesson REALLY helped me better understand the impact position I need to be in and have struggled to achieve for many years. Thank you.

[@axzgolf]

This is a great video, Chris! I struggle with the opposite of most in that I don’t release the “club”. I think I’m better off thinking about it as releasing the trail elbow.

[@MarcAdonaTube]

Awesome drill I’m really working on getting a good feel for my trail arm at impact. Just curious, do you feel this drill applies to the Driver swing as well, since the goal is to hit Up in the ball with Driver?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Yes this movement is the same with the driver too 👍

[@Bill-uo6cm]

If Chris wasn't a golf pro, he would be a great public speaker on almost any topic he found intersting. His delivery and his choice of words make every one of his videos a pleasure to watch.

[@timkathsmith]

So very helpful, Chris! My elbow was too closed at address and impact. Thanks!

[@matecouzens]

This drill really helped me, cheers Chris!! Shot my best round in a while today using this technique as my pre-shot routine 👍🏼

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Great to hear chris

[@akmanii6225]

Amazing drill, i got changed and gained more distance , cheers

[@richardtabloff1773]

This is a great tip. Well done Chris

[@russellbialecki7122]

Thanks for this Chris. I love your videos. I’ve been trying to execute this position for several weeks now.. My irons and hybrids appear to have a lower trajectory and are straighter, but I’m struggling with a hook with my driver. Any suggestions? Russ

[@mickeyonee]

Nice video Chris. It seems that with all the videos that come out to improve the golf swing there's something new to do with every new one ( and by the way something that I'm not doing.) Is the purpose of all these videos to find the one that works for you and forget the rest cause it's impossible to link them all together.

[@briangivens5876]

Great drill. I have a tendency to roll the forearms thus pulling the shot left with a draw. I hope this drill will help me stop rolling the arms.

[@bill4844]

That's the first time the throwing analogy has made sense to me. Great vid! Cheers Chris.

[@drstephenwoods]

Nice. Good drill. My way of implementing this is more based upon the concept of visualizing my right palm simulating the club face and covering the ball and driving it down and forward. This gets and keeps my hands ahead while also keeping them in front of my body.

[@Mylo831]

Great video! Would you recommend doing this with an impact bag as well? Or a half swing then return to impact position as you show?

[@vreeke777]

Hi Chris thank you this is very good instruction

[@redeagle9312]

Thanks much Chris. Your precise instrution eliminated my fat shot because my trail elbow used to get stuck at my hip bone.

[@TheGoalkeepersDad]

Probably the best instructional video I have ever viewed 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jacobroug336]

I absolutely love this. Could you elaborate a little on the most common mistakes trying to do this? If I hook (or too much draw) could it be that I don't rotate enough? If I slice/fade? I'm trying to do this and I have a fair amount of success, but all shots are not dead straight. It would be nice to have an idea of what could be wrong. Thanks for all the great videos👍