How to get PGA Tour Level LEAD ARM DEPTH & ROTATION 🌪

u/JetsterDajet 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Tell me why I suck”

Your lead arm depth is way over the top. In other words, you're pulling your hands way too far back and across your body in your backswing to make up for lack of hip/shoulder rotation. Lots of people struggle with this. Watch this video from the guys over at AMG, it was a big "aha" moment for me when I was starting out. Best of luck. ▶ this video

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u/AlternativeButton733 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “To all our self-appointed pros…”

Give this podcast episode a shot. My aha moment was realizing that my kinetic chain was squishy at top of backswing. I needed to engage my Lats and move my shoulder blades more. ▶ this video

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u/CptBadAss2016 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “golf swing illusion ”

The info is still good. Is there something specific you want to research? Another commenter mentioned AMG. They're videos based on 3d analysis reinforce the theory. Any good teacher, like AMG, will teach within the bounds of the arm swing illusion even though they might not talk about it in those terms. Here is THE AMG video that most clearly demonstrates the ASI that i like to share on reddit: ▶ this video

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u/ArseneWankerer 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Slow motion driver swing”

I had Gemini put this together from my YT saves. If there’s an issue you have, it’s highly likely that AMG has a data driven video on it. 1. Setup / address Pros vs Ams | Golf Set Up and Addressing the Ball ▶ this video How Far Should You Stand Away From The Ball? Golf Stance ▶ this video 2. Takeaway 93% of Golfers Get This Wrong In Their Takeaway — Do You? ▶ this video WARNING: Your Takeaway is WRECKING Your Golf …

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u/eeare 2021 · r/GolfSwing · in “Trying to get my hands lower and more synced up/connected with my chest. Currently have issues with late hands”

I love your swing! Your left arm seems really pinned to your chest. AMG has a great video on on lead arm adduction angle. ▶ this video

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u/troy_bos 2022 · r/GolfSwing · in “Am I casting? I feel like my hands are not forward enough on impact.”

This one helps further understand their point ▶ this video When I started the further I would get my lead arm ahead the more I could flatten my downswing. There is a point of diminishing returns where you can start hitting a big hook. I am a big fan of training the width of margins, what I mean is currently your arm is too deep, in a session incrementally try and work out what happens as you get it ahead, then …

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u/Long_John_Johnson 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Help my swing, I typically miss with a push fade!”

It seems you’re taking your hands well across the chest. Here is a great video that will explain ▶ this video.

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u/Snacks75 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “5 iron 16 handicap”

Check out: ▶ this video Your body rotation looks pretty okay. But your left arm is so far behind that you have to make a crazy recovery to get the club to the ball. A good drill is to set your arms/hands before you rotate, then rotate. You want your hands pretty much on your right shoulder at the top. So, set up, raise your hands to your right shoulder (stand up straight in front of a mirror if you need a …

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u/loophole64 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Anyone have any tips other than getting lessons or finding another hobby? I’ve been trying to focus on being a”

When you start your take away, you are moving your hands first and the club is following behind. This causes your left wrist to cup right away. Take the club away all at once. Use your body rotation to start the takeaway. Get the club coming more up and less back. ▶ this video ▶ this video At the top of your swing you are standing straight up. Keep the same level of bend/tilt throughout the swing. Your spine angle …

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u/United_Ad_668 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Is my OTT issue a lower body issue?”

I think this will cover your question on arm depth. They talk a lot about arm depth at the start but the actual pro examples starts around the 9:30 mark. ▶ this video Yes, i meant more torso rotation, if you are able to do it.

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u/singh246 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “How to Fix Across the Line”

With respect to the torso, the arms are basically moving up and down ▶ this video

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u/Fi0r3 2021 · r/GolfSwing · in “Driver swing. My miss with most of my clubs, but especially driver is a quick, over the top, pull hook or slic”

Well yes, you're likely going to need more lower body rotation, but I also think you need better concepts about the role of the arms. Give this a watch: ▶ this video

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