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SWING WIDTH EQUATES TO POWER (LARGE MUSCLES DO NOT ... SIMPLY ASK FREDDIE COUPLES). Your left and right elbow positions are essential components to producing additional swing width that translates into additional golf distance. Most golfers over 50 that are pursuing more power, commonly allow the elbows to break down in an effort to lengthen their swing ... sort of a John Daly effort. [caption id="attachment_555" align="aligncenter" width="241"] Golfer is compensating for poor flexibility by collapsing elbows at the top of the backswing.[/caption]Having said that, John Daly can make this swing but still maintain his left elbow straight, the rest of us mortals just can't come close. Consequently, the more powerful swing is often a shorter backswing which preserves width, one with a straight left elbow. No less vital is the placement of the right elbow. Lots of golfers realize that they must keep their left elbow straight, however rarely do golfers recognize the right elbow and the best ways to position it with regard to power. Here at the top of your backswing, the right elbow has to maintain a 90 degree angle for optimum power production. [caption id="attachment_557" align="aligncenter" width="443"] Correct Position with left elbow straight and right elbow at 90 degrees. If you are over 50, you might have to shorten your swing to achieve these positions due to poor flexibility.[/caption]Acceptable Position with left elbow straight as well as right elbow at 90 degrees. Assuming that you are over 50, you may have to abbreviate your swing so as to achieve these positions because of inadequate flexibility The position of your left arm is additionally important as it relates to the head. It is certainly far simpler to consistently hit a golf ball when your head remains fairly still in contrast to a head that is shifting. Lots of golfers over 50 shift their head to the side as they take their backswing. This features a number of conceivable reasons:. 1. inadequate neck flexibility (the head needs to have the ability to turn approximately 70 degrees to be still in the backswing). 2. the head is tilted too far downwards and also your shoulder is bumping into your chin on the backswing. 3. you are raising your shoulders and they are running into your chin. Usually, the source of the problem is either inadequate flexibility or maybe that the head is tilted too far down which is normally the result of everybody advising to "keep your head down" or perhaps "keep your head on the ball.". A much more appropriate instruction would be to keep your head stable. You must raise your chin up just sufficient to enable your shoulders to turn cleanly beneath your chin. STATIC STRETCH. [caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="752"] Stand with something you can grab at shoulder level on your right. With your left hand reach across your body and hold. Finally rotate your hips and head to the opposite direction for a great golf stretch.[/caption] Stand with some thing you may grab at shoulder level on your right. With your left hand stretch around your body and hold. Lastly rotate your hips along with head to the other direction to get a great golf stretch. DYNAMIC STRETCH. [caption id="attachment_565" align="aligncenter" width="762"] Begin with arms in front of you. Reach across your body with one arm and use the other arm to increase the stretch while rotating your head the opposite direction. Hold for 3 seconds and repeat to the opposite side. Do 10+ repetitions.[/caption]Begin by having arms before you. Reach across your body using one arm and apply the opposite arm in order to improve the stretch while rotating your head the other direction. Hold for about 3 secs then repeat to the contrary side. Complete 10 + reps. Hands Extended Drill.  Grab a club and take your normal golf swing stopping at the top of your backswing. From here, extend your arms pushing your hands as far away from your right ear as you are able. Replicate this position in your swing. Remember...it is better to have swing width, even if it means that you have to shorten your swing a bit. TAC-TIC Left Elbow Trainer. Here once more I prefer the Tac Tic Elbow trainer. This is designed to "click" when your left elbow breaks down in our backswing. There are also training aids which brace your arm into place to stop you elbow from collapsing. I really don't want you working with any kind of "brace" for the reason that braces do not promote learning. You want to make use of a training aid which makes YOU work to get the movement correct, not necessarily one which works for you. The Tac Tic Elbow trainer sells for $ 39.95 at. The Swing Extender for the Right Elbow. In order to train the right elbow, I have made use of The Swing Extender for many years and it performs great. It retails for about $ 29.95. Even if you do not buy The Swing Extender, I encourage you to check out the web site then view the 5 minute video clip. They do an excellent job of explaining the advantages concerning the correct elbow position in your back swing. Thanks for reading !! D. Ryan York, DPT. Doctor of Physical Therapy. Certified Golf Performance Specialist. www.agedefyinggolf.com Over 50 golfer? Wanting to restore a youthful golf swing and also have fun hitting longer drives and crisper irons? Check out our products by clicking here.
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