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Post by utahgolfer on Apr 13, 2020 0:59:21 GMT -5
All of the pros I've observed begin the backswing with a markedly internally rotated left arm, with the left antecubital space pointing away from the target. We often hear that impact body positions are not the same as address body positions, but this appears to be one exception. The left arm, in pros is internally rotated at address and equally internally rotated at impact. There is no observable difference between p1 and p7, nor is it logical that there should be any difference.
I'm not sure if it matters, but it appears a properly internally rotated left arm at address helps the player to swing the left arm on a properly inclined path or swing plane. There is no question, though, that a properly internally rotated left arm at impact (with the antcubital space pointing away from the target) is important to more easily deliver a squared club face into the ball at impact.
One interesting subtle observation is that some tour players appear to increase left arm IR to begin the backswing. In some, it appears to be a trigger to initiate the backswing, similar to how some players use a small forward press (forward shaft lean) or slight CCW pelvic rotation to start the backswing.
Here are some examples, with Charlie Hoffman, leading the way.
But, even if it isn't used as a trigger, it is nonetheless important to begin the backswing with the left arm internally rotated, at least based on the example displayed by PGA pros. It also appears equally important to swing into impact with an internally rotated left arm. Consequently, this may be another reason for amateurs to make sure they can display normal left arm internal rotation, or seek to improve it if need be.
UG
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