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============================================================== [ TomTuckerGolf.com Tips ] Issue 34 - Date 10/10/12 ============================================================== IN THIS ISSUE: - Tom's Featured Tip: Arm Positions - Tom's Bonus Tip: Athletic Firmness - Lesson Comments: http://www.tomtuckergolf.com/testimonials.html - Sponsors: The Batavia Country Club, Chestnut Hill CC, Plum Creek Driving Range and PGA Golf Simulator If you want to respond to this newsletter, PLEASE DO NOT hit reply, email sent via reply gets auto-deleted. Instead, please FORWARD your reply to ttucker@rochester.rr.com and I'll get it directly. It's set up this way to avoid spam replies, which were clogging up my mailbox. Thanks! Tom Tucker http://www.tomtuckergolf.com/ If you like this newsletter, please do me a favor and forward it to your friends so that they may subscribe: Subscribe - http://www.tomtuckergolf.com/signup.html The Unsubscribe link is at the bottom of this newsletter. ============================================================== Tom's Featured Tip: Arm Positions ============================================================== For the sake of simplicity, all advice on swings and drills is provided from a right handed perspective; lefties .... well, you know what to do :-) Most of us know that the left arm should stay long in the backswing - notice that I didn't say straight - but for many the role of the right arm is neglected or ignored. The right arm can be a key power source for most golfers when used correctly, and it can rob you of power when used incorrectly. Here's what the right arm should do from setup to finish. On the takeaway, the right elbow begins to fold subtly after about one foot of movement as the body side rotates away from the ball. For traditional two plane swing styles, both arms stay in front of the chest for the entire backswing. For other swing styles like a Rotary, One Plane, or Stack and Tilt, the left arm moves closer to the chest and stays there in the backswing. The top portion of the inside of the right arm stays connected as the club goes back, up, and around - however it may move laterally away from the rib cage as long as the right elbow does not move behind the body. At the top, the upper right arm and forearm should form a 90 degree angle, or close to it. **************************************************************** For most swing styles, the right elbow floating behind the body in the backswing is an absolute swing killer. This is also referred to as a flying elbow. A good drill to avoid or correct this elbow position is to set up without a club, then simply rotate into your backswing and raise your right hand as if you were in a classroom asking a question. Make sure your right elbow stays pointing down as you do this and it will be in a good position at the top of your swing. Then do the same movement with a club in your hand. Keep alternating between doing this drill with and without a club, and you'll burn the correct movement and feel into your brain. **************************************************************** The right elbow should stay close to the body and flexed into the downswing, and still be very slightly flexed at impact. Then the right arm should get to full extension just past impact. Even though the right arm is unhinging rapidly in the downswing, it should not be completely extended at impact, that should happen just past impact for all of your standard swings. The right arm should then stay straight well past impact, extending forward from the body, with both elbows bending as the swing slows to the finish. If you are not seeing or feeling your right arm behaving this way in your swing, correct it over the winter with the simple drill mentioned in the middle of this article and your ball flight and power will improve dramatically. Practicing this with a short training club indoors is great for winter training, which I'll address in an upcoming newsletter. Enjoy your golf, Tom ============================================================== Tom's Bonus Tip - Athletic Firmness ============================================================== Sometimes players can actually be too loose at certain points in their swing. For example, many good players try to keep their arms and hands too relaxed in their backswing in an effort to gain swing speed. This may work for some, but for the vast majority of players a little firmness at the top will lead to better accuracy and lower scores. Experiment with loose and firm arms, wrists, and hands to see which works best for you. You should discover that a little bit of athletic firmness goes a long way. Enjoy your golf, Tom ============================================================= Golf Lessons ============================================================= I conduct lessons at The Plum Creek Driving Range & Practice Facility there's a link with info here: http://www.tomtuckergolf.com/ Lessons are available for all ages and skill levels, please contact me - Tom Tucker - at (716) 474 3005 or at ttucker@rochester.rr.com for more information. Rates: http://www.tomtuckergolf.com/lessonrates.html Testimonials: http://www.tomtuckergolf.com/testimonials.html If you want to test your putting stroke preference compatibility with various hosel styles and shaft placement options, please contact me to set up an appointment. I have the three basic hosel styles available in a putter head with the ability to adjust the shaft placement from heel to mid to center. Call my cell (716 474 3005) or email me at ttucker@rochester.rr.com for details or to make an appointment. It can be done indoors or outdoors, so weather conditions are not a factor. ============================================================== Sponsors ============================================================== Batavia Country Club - http://www.bataviacc.com The best greens in WNY Chestnut Hill CC - http://www.chestnuthillcc.com Low greens fees, great course! Plum Creek Driving Rage - http://plumcreekdrivingrange.com Play golf all winter on the indoor simulator. Courses, leagues, lessons, and personal available! ============================================================== All the best, Tom Tucker Teaching Pro, Plum Creek Driving Range & Practice Facility WGTF "Top 100 Golf Teacher" USGTF Class "A" Teaching Professional Cell: (716) 474-3005 Email: ttucker@rochester.rr.com http://www.TomTuckerGolf.com http://www.usgtf.com/top_100_wgtf.html Success Loves Preparation ~ Anonymous |