Jeff Ritter - Leverage - Right Elbow

Jeff Ritter discusses the role of the right elbow. www.jeffrittergol.com

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[riverace7]

I like to key in on my right elbow during my swing keeping it tight and in front of my body throughout.

[bryansylvester2008]

I have found that doing this actually causes me to be way inside on the takeaway and also causes me to have a lot of weigh on my left leg at the top( I'm righthanded). I think a better way of putting it is keeping the right elbow pointing to the ground in the backswing. If you pull your elbow behind you, there's no where to go from there except to lift your arms to the top.

[golfusa09]

Hey Jeff, I have a simple question for you about the release and how I can make my release more powerful. I already get the right amount of "lag" and release the club on time with slight forward shaft lean. Obviously the release is a big contribution to how far your golf ball goes. My question is what are the primary muscles that should be focused on during my work out to specifically increase the speed of my release?

[Huntster]

Does this apply to the driver as well?

I try to usually to the driver slow and low on the take away so that is why I ask.

[swingtrade2]

good stuff jeff. thank you. this keeps the club head in front of my hands.

[teewoods]

sorry this is news to me!!!

[1200Media]

I agree with bending the elbow early, keeping it down and tight. But, your example is very misleading and, imo, is indicative of a chicken wing. The big muscles need to turn away first, then the elbow can hinge. If you start with the elbows, they separate from the body, your elbow then flies, and you with slice or pull hook the ball. I like your premise, but feel it needs better narrative and visuals.

[TampaPep21]

Interesting. My handicap waffles between a 2-5, depending on how often I get to play. I've got plenty of distance off the tee, but have struggled for years with inconsistent iron play. After seeing this lesson, I'm convinced the "low and slow" take-away that I built my swing on years ago has crept so deeply into my iron game that I've lost the proper sequence of the turning and hinging. Subsequently, now I'm left with a multi-plane, instead of a one-plane swing. Can't wait to try this out. Thx.