GOLF: Internal Vs. External Rotation Of The Trail Shoulder
3 golfers recommended it · 2022–2025
Explainer · Advanced
Explains internal versus external rotation of the trail shoulder and its effect on the face and standing up.
Why golfers recommend it
- Open face causes standing up
- Good overview of shoulder rotation
- Right shoulder rotation
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
3 comments from Reddit
u/RudeLog4410 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Back again with 4 more swings”
Stills are deceptive. You see the pros arm in that position, but it’s because their bodies are much more rotated. Their shoulder is still in external rotation. You have internal rotation of the shoulder which is a very harmful move Here’s a good overview: ▶ this video
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u/CornfedTurtle 2022 · r/GolfSwing · in “Critique my Swing. Been working on getting my hips through more and coming through cleaner. Feedback appreciat”
Yeah, you won’t be a 24 handicap for long. Hips on the backswing look good. 1) Club face is open. Learn why that causes compensations. For you, it causes standing up, stalling rotation and early extension. ▶ this video 2) Learn how to get the face square at the top. ▶ this video 3) You get your trail shoulder external at the top but you do so at the last second. This will make pitches, 1/2 swings and knock downs …
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u/SpectatrGator 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any feedback appreciated”
Lots of good positions but the reason it looks a little off is your right arm is too internally rotated. If you externally rotate your right shoulder without changing how you grip the club life will be easier. This ▶ this video should help
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