Golf Instruction The Arm Swing Illusion
Jim Waldron Balance Point Golf
3 golfers recommended it · 2023–2024
Explainer · Intermediate
Jim Waldron explains the arm swing illusion and how the arms really move in the backswing.
Why golfers recommend it
- Arm mechanics videos list
- Weight on heels, arm swing illusion
- Arm swing illusion
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4 comments from Reddit
u/strangecargo 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “First Time. Learned from some videos. Be harsh here to learn🥲”
you missed this video- ▶ this video
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u/Intrepid_Potential60 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “I’ve played about a month. I can consistently hit it 170-190yrds. It haven’t yet hit over 200yrds, I can tell ”
And here is WHY you see that illusion. Here is Rory. ▶ this video What you don’t pick up on is the pros are “Gumby on steroids” flexible. His lead shoulder gets rotated so far under and behind his chin, when he picks straight up, you see it as he pulled his arm across his chest. He didn’t. Watch it frame by frame. Notice how far away from him his lead hand is when club shaft is vertical in backswing. His chest is …
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u/RGC658 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “How do I stop coming in so steep and extending early?”
IOM It looks you have too much weight on your heels at address. So your feet are too close to the ball. Get the weight onto the balls of your feet. you're taking the club away on the inside and breaking your wrists too early. This is having 2 effects. Firstly the club face is open. Secondly you come over the top. Have a look at this video. ▶ this video
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u/CptBadAss2016 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Sorry for the no shirt but it’s hot in the garage. I can’t get a ball to turn over for the life of me. Am I st”
I'm guessing there is a fundamental misunderstanding of how the arms work in the swing. Jim Waldron: ▶ this video ▶ this video AMG: ▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video
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