Golf Smart Academy Forum — Early extension / steep plane

Hi Tyler,

I’ve always had early extension issues which I think was due to a steep plane and having to extend to get on the inside of the ball.

I feel like I’m pulling on a thread as I unravel multiple issues.

1.’lack of rotation causing steeper swing
2. Lack of right scapular retraction
3. Release with forearms at the ball rather than maybe ulna deviation?
4. Lack of X factor so too square to the ball.
5. Disconnect of left arm so taking club back in different plane/ early breakdown of right elbow bend.
6. Hips tucked under in backswing.
7. No wipe move at all.
8 arms not shallowing, not enough lead wrist flexion.

I’m sure there are other unlisted issues Im just lost in the forest trying to work out what to work on and in what order so I hope you can point me in the right direction.

btw, think your focus / work on the scapula is brilliant and hardly mentioned by other instructors!

Looking forward to your response

Cheers,

Steve

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the compliment. I think the shoulder blades are a key piece for understanding the swing, so you're right, I'm surprised it's not talked about more!

As far as your swing, I can see what you mean about pulling a thread. You have a handful of little things that compliment each other nicely. But, it does result in a little too much axis tilt for the iron contact consistency, and a little more club face closing speed through impact. That combination requires a good bit of timing.

If it were me, I like to work on the big things first. In your case, either the spine having more right rotation, or the scapula not overtaking as much on the downswing. It looks visually like the engine of the swing is the scapula movement. Which means if you fix it, it could be a real game changer, but it also means that you might fight it a bit while you're working through it.

The scapula motion does contribute to the steep arm motion in transition, the lack of x factor, the arm roll during the release, the lack of wrist flexion and probably a few others. So I'd probably start there.

I'd start with this test - https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/decoding-your-scapular-feel/ and then work on 9-3's using an anti-slide station to feel more covered, but more closed with the spine. https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/anti-slide-drill-chair/

Happy Golfing!

Tyler

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