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Originally Posted by IMDABES
From what I can tell is it's a matter of preference? I have for a long time tried to get the angles needed by sheer rotation and passive hands along for the ride, and I had a little bit of success, but not as much success as I have had recently trying to have a little more of that "whip" motion with my arms. Just like you've mentioned sometimes u can let your arms move a little too fast doing this and it speeds up the transition too much and that can obv lead to problems. But when I remember to start my downswing with the lower body (sqautting for me) I seem to be getting a lot more CHS and most of the time better launch angles with my irons. I've had same thought about if this type of swing is as controllable as it needs to be going forward, but after seeing a swing like Jon Rahms I feel a little better about sticking with this "style" for the time being.
Rahms swing, make sure u watch the face on view
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idChSwhlhik
The interesting thing is that dual external rotation, or squatting, actually aids in bringing the elbow to a position of leverage, and on the flip side having a good elbow move aids in getting the legs into the right position. If you're working on one, you're
kind of working on the other.
AFA it feeling unnatural, I tend to agree. I wish I could say that it should be something golfers do consciously but tbh I don't really know. What I
do know, however, is that every single power hitter I have ever seen has a great elbow position in their downswing.. Some guys get their hands way behind them and bring it in, while some guys (and instructors) teach that you should keep the elbow and club in front of your for the duration of the backswing.
Aejones, I can see what your friend is saying about your lower body swaying left, but I'm not sure it's something that's too egregious at this point... imho. I truly feel your most important step from here is to get your elbow right.