TRAIL ARM, INTERNAL V's EXTERNAL ROTATION
3 golfers recommended it · 2021–2025
Explainer · Advanced
Compares internal and external rotation of the trail arm and its effect on the swing.
Why golfers recommend it
- Trail arm external rotation
- Trail arm rotation video
- Right arm action
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3 comments from Reddit
u/raosko 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “18 handicap looking for a consistent stock swing”
Probably could work on how your right arm is working from the top on down. It seems to be very slightly internally rotating at the top and then it seems to kick hard and straighten slightly earlier than it should at the bottom of the swing. Check this out: ▶ this video
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u/TheKingInTheNorth 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Would love some input on areas to improve on!”
Your right elbow doesn’t slot well because you’re internally rotating your trail arm instead of externally rotating it in the backswing. ▶ this video
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u/CornfedTurtle 2021 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any tips to improve swing path appreciated.”
You are really close! Your trail arm is causing some issues in the swing. 1) Your trail arm doesn’t get external until the very end of your backswing. You need the arm to get external to allow you to shallow on the down swing. You could leave it and be fine but know this will cause issues on shorter shots where your arm doesn’t get external. ▶ this video A good way to practice this is to swing with a towel across …
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