The Trick To Leading With The Right Elbow In The Downswing
3 golfers recommended it · 2024–2026
Explainer · Intermediate
Explains leading the downswing with the right elbow tucked under, to avoid early arm rotation and hooks.
Why golfers recommend it
- Right elbow under left in downswing
- Transition dip video
- Right arm rotates too early
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
3 comments from Reddit
u/christofrwamps 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Swing Thoughts?”
During your downswing the right elbow should be under the left. Another thought is having your right elbow in front of the wrists until parallel during the downswing. ▶ this video
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u/Zealousideal-Bid9361 2024 · r/golftips · in “Thoughts and ideas? ”
Nice swing Shane. There is a tiny movement you do in transition. Your weight moves to the front foot and then your body/head dip slightly before you pull the trigger (not from squatting but bending at the waste). It is just enough to get that club above the plane line when you start turning the shoulders while leaving the arms trailing behind. I wonder if this might help when you have some time ▶ this video
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u/LSDisGOD 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “I’ve developed a push that I can’t get rid of.”
Your right arm is straightening and internally rotating too early through impact. That closes the clubface causing left misses. Try keeping your right elbow tucked and leading a bit longer, keeping your right arm externally rotated a bit longer. Stop your video right at impact and the compare that to some Google images of pros, your right arm is straightened already and internally rotated, while theirs have more …
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