By: David S on Dec. 19, 2024, 9:14 p.m.
Help me figure out the root cause to my early release. Any help is appreciated. I am actively working to shorten things up, especially the wrist overrun at top. I also can't help to hang back too much
By: Tyler F on Dec. 23, 2024, 8:58 a.m.
Hi David,
I like the overall arm structure in the follow through, you do a good job with not letting the arms bend/collapse. But compared to the ball, the arms are a bit back halfway down. You'll see the slightly early cast in the video clip. Check out these videos related to delivery position training:
https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/shaft-parallel-lag-checkpoint/
https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/combo-delivery-and-go-delivery-pump/
Happy Golfing,
Tyler
By: David S on Dec. 23, 2024, 5:58 p.m.
Is there something you see in my swing (or just from experience) before the release/club parallel checkpoint that is making this so difficult for me? I've been working hard to shorten my swing and keep trail elbow in front, but no matter what I do I seem to struggle with getting to that parallel check point.
By: Tyler F on Dec. 25, 2024, 5:05 p.m.
It looks to me like it's mostly sequencing. From the behind camera, it looks like your arms aren't too far behind your body. Maybe slightly, but not much. But it looks like at halfway down your hips are pointing behind the ball. Perhaps you can post a down the line, that's the easiest place to see this component. Also, here's a quick video showing how just changing the body position will change the way the arms look.
Happy Golfing,
Tyler
By: Tyler F on Dec. 28, 2024, 6:51 a.m.
Yea, I'd say it's more of a sequencing issue and getting your core/bottom ribs more open earlier. It looks like the arms are in front of the right shoulder, but because the spine is not open enough, the arms are behind the golf ball more than you'd like.
By: Tyler F on Jan. 6, 2025, 8:32 a.m.
Yes, early extension and slide could feel like turning but prevent you from actually turning.
Here's an example of a golfer who has the arms back at delivery position, by doing the trevino drill/side saddle drill, he was able to feel more turn earlier. That turn helped move the hands forward more than thoughts of moving the hands forward. At times, I've had similar challenges in my own game. So, to me, your swing looks like it needs a similar breakthrough regarding the body rotation piece.
Happy Golfing,
Tyler
