Post by utahgolfer on Oct 27, 2019 16:45:03 GMT -5
Here is a video from Russel Heritage talking about the pitched right elbow:
In in this video, his assistant, George is demonstrating an exaggerated pitched right elbow move.
To me, this is quite confusing. Yes, the elbow needs to pitch, but as a single micro-move it is counterproductive. It is akin to trying to maximize hand speed at impact, which we know is also counterproductive. The hands and arms must allow ample time for a proper release of pa#2 and 3.
I have my best results when I pitch my right elbow to begin the swing, but do not attempt to hold my right elbow fully flexed past p4.5 to p5.0. It definitely helps to pitch it (adduct and ER the right shoulder joint), but it is chaos when I try to force a pitched right elbow all the way into impact.
So, RH's instruction seems confusing for the average golfer.
I assume that DJ and George can get into this deep pitched elbow position only because they have an elite ability to rotate the torso so their right shoulder gets very low and forward. Without excellent rotation, there is no way to keep the right elbow bent that much to p6.5, while keeping it relaxed at the same time.
Don't proper right arm mechanics mostly depend on proper body rotation from p4 to p7.5? Without any body rotation, the right arm must straighten very early to make ball contact possible, otherwise the golfer would miss the ball. Which is also why a correct body rotation is so important for making the drive hold release possible. The right arm must not straighten early or it will cause a premature release of pa# 2 and 3.
When I force a pitched right elbow into impact, I usually hit a dead pull to the left. I assume this is due to my arms following my decent body rotation to the left at impact. It seems like a late OTT swing pattern. If I could rotate like DJ and could get my right shoulder lower and more forward, and keep my pitched right elbow relaxed and responsive, I assume I could swing more like DJ.
DJ may put some isometric force into his right biceps to hold his pitched elbow, but probably a low amount, and just enough to hold it. In this way he would be unencumbered to allow it to relax and straighten with speed near impact. If he held his right elbow bent with lots of force, this would probably make it very difficult for him to release it quickly and freely.
Also, it would defy logic for DJ to actively straighten his right arm near impact using isotonic right triceps force, as it wouldn't really contribute to clubhead speed and most likely disrupt the natural release of pa# 2 and 3.
Here is Milo Lines driver swing. It is clear that his exceptional body rotation is supporting his right arm mechanics and his pitched right elbow into impact. It is also clear that his exceptional body rotation is allowing him to drive hold automatically. I'm sure we all agree: A good golf swing is a thing of beauty!
In in this video, his assistant, George is demonstrating an exaggerated pitched right elbow move.
To me, this is quite confusing. Yes, the elbow needs to pitch, but as a single micro-move it is counterproductive. It is akin to trying to maximize hand speed at impact, which we know is also counterproductive. The hands and arms must allow ample time for a proper release of pa#2 and 3.
I have my best results when I pitch my right elbow to begin the swing, but do not attempt to hold my right elbow fully flexed past p4.5 to p5.0. It definitely helps to pitch it (adduct and ER the right shoulder joint), but it is chaos when I try to force a pitched right elbow all the way into impact.
So, RH's instruction seems confusing for the average golfer.
I assume that DJ and George can get into this deep pitched elbow position only because they have an elite ability to rotate the torso so their right shoulder gets very low and forward. Without excellent rotation, there is no way to keep the right elbow bent that much to p6.5, while keeping it relaxed at the same time.
Don't proper right arm mechanics mostly depend on proper body rotation from p4 to p7.5? Without any body rotation, the right arm must straighten very early to make ball contact possible, otherwise the golfer would miss the ball. Which is also why a correct body rotation is so important for making the drive hold release possible. The right arm must not straighten early or it will cause a premature release of pa# 2 and 3.
When I force a pitched right elbow into impact, I usually hit a dead pull to the left. I assume this is due to my arms following my decent body rotation to the left at impact. It seems like a late OTT swing pattern. If I could rotate like DJ and could get my right shoulder lower and more forward, and keep my pitched right elbow relaxed and responsive, I assume I could swing more like DJ.
DJ may put some isometric force into his right biceps to hold his pitched elbow, but probably a low amount, and just enough to hold it. In this way he would be unencumbered to allow it to relax and straighten with speed near impact. If he held his right elbow bent with lots of force, this would probably make it very difficult for him to release it quickly and freely.
Also, it would defy logic for DJ to actively straighten his right arm near impact using isotonic right triceps force, as it wouldn't really contribute to clubhead speed and most likely disrupt the natural release of pa# 2 and 3.
Here is Milo Lines driver swing. It is clear that his exceptional body rotation is supporting his right arm mechanics and his pitched right elbow into impact. It is also clear that his exceptional body rotation is allowing him to drive hold automatically. I'm sure we all agree: A good golf swing is a thing of beauty!