GOLF: How To Keep The Right (Trail) Arm Connected

u/dellscreenshot 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Some days I just cannot stop missing the ball.”

▶ this video This video is a better explanation than a moron like me, but basically you want to feel like your arms are sitting just above your shoulders and armpits during setup and keep that feel.

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u/sledki 2022 · r/GolfSwing · in “What's wrong with my swing?”

I haven’t seen anyone mention your arms get disconnected in the backswing. ▶ this video

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u/SquirrelGuy 2022 · r/GolfSwing · in “My drives are pretty weak even when I make perfect contact and swing at a decent speed. Tips? My driver doesn'”

Your left (back if the video is mirrored) elbow is coming away from your body, preventing you from using your body for power and putting you in a weak impact position. Watch this video and see if it helps you add more distance and consistency. ▶ this video

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u/justmeanderinghere 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “I can’t hit my irons in the middle anymore. I know it’s prob bc of early extension but the drills I do to keep”

one thing I see is disconnected between your right elbow and your torso, I think it’s causing some over swing in your backswing. Keep that right elbow tucked and pinned to your body during your backswing. Try tucking a towel or a glove in your armpit and swinging without it falling out. Check it ▶ this video

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u/slimtwofive 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Help a brother out”

Try the glove under the arm drill to help keeping things connected. Just one of the many vids on this ▶ this video

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u/donny-dorko 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “1 yr into golf, 7i swing. Advice/ Suggestions?”

This is simply a feel drill and creates the feel of re-engaging your trail elbow to your side. See video. Not horrific advice it’s a known drill you baboon ▶ this video

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