Wipe move and forearm rotation

Hi Don,

I always prefer to see the swing, because it really helps clarify the description and illuminates what timing or movement issues happen first.

I haven't done a specific video on connecting those two, but it's a good idea, so I'll add it to my list and film it next week. But so you don't have to wait that long, there are a few things to consider when combining the wipe and the supination.

First, just looking at the supination aspect:
- One key to the lead wrist supination is that it happens at the forearm, not the shoulder. That alone can be a tricky sticking point for students but provides a great breakthrough when overcome.
- In order to supinate, the lead shoulder has to not pull aggressively
- The supination is more gradual. If you try to do it with maximum tension, it usually causes the body to stop it's rotation

Secondly, connecting it to the wipe
- to add the wipe, the trail arm has to work more in front of the body (or some feel it as out to right field). And the wipe moves aids in the body continuing to rotate (by connecting the scapula to the spine rotation). So your comment, "it seems like the move to drive the trail elbow foreword in a throwing motion caused the rotation to stop" is part of where the disconnect is. The wipe/shot put should create rotation, not cause it to stop.

If you have a face on video of your swing, I'll be able to help prescribe a drill better. But one general drill that helps someone use more forearms and less shoulders is the old towel under the arms drill. It can really help the follow through and release.

Happy Golfing,
Tyler

Hi Don,

When posting the videos, it's helpful to trim them to just the swing, especially if doing a slow motion clip. Long slow motion clips can get really big size wise and our server has an upload limit. It's usually not a problem, but does get in the way occasionally. Glad you were able to upload one.

Looking at your motion, it looks to me like you lose your side bend through impact. That loss of side bend requires the trail arm to straighten, which stalls out the rotation. I think the key move for your is likely going to be something related to the follow through. If this picture, you'll see that your trail shoulder passes your trail hip early and your shoulder gets high. I'd try to work on that position and see what happens to the wipe.

https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/combo-supination-and-right-tilt/

Happy Golfing,
Tyler

That makes a ton of sense, I’ll work on that .Thank you!