Do you ever recommend not setting up with the right forearm on plane at address? For example a player who needs to keep the clubhead more outside the hands, with more up and less in on the backswing.
Having the hands lower does not mean you won't take it too far inside. Rather than worrying about on on-plane right forearm at address, work on the right forearm takeaway. Do a search on that subject here and you will get some great stuff and eliminate the too far inside move.
Thanks Dodger. I've read a great deal about the RF takeaway and do try and incorporate it in my swing. Don't really take it too inside but occasionally a little underplane after hip high. Seems like swing is best when clubhead stays outside hands as long as possible. Doesn't set-up with low hands help with this?
I have played with low hands in the address, thinking the same thing. Here is the problem, the lower the hands at address, the more likely it is for the right wrist to cock, which you do not want. If you set your spine properly, and tilt your head properly, your right wrist should be right where it needs to be. If you go low hands, ie Hubert Green and Fuzzy Zoeller, there can be a tendency to rise up through impact so you don't stick the club in the ground. In your right forearm takeaway, halfway back do not let your right elbow go behind you, make it stay on the same plane it started at to the top of the swing. This should prevent the too inside move, at least it works for me.
I have played with low hands in the address, thinking the same thing. Here is the problem, the lower the hands at address, the more likely it is for the right wrist to cock, which you do not want. If you set your spine properly, and tilt your head properly, your right wrist should be right where it needs to be. If you go low hands, ie Hubert Green and Fuzzy Zoeller, there can be a tendency to rise up through impact so you don't stick the club in the ground. In your right forearm takeaway, halfway back do not let your right elbow go behind you, make it stay on the same plane it started at to the top of the swing. This should prevent the too inside move, at least it works for me.
Great stuff Dodger!
I really enjoy trying to get my right forearm on plane at address, but I think even more importantly, getting my left wrist level. That is HUGE for my consistency.
Kevin
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Appreciate the replies. I certainly understand the advantages of starting with the right forearm on plane at address. My original question is a little different though. Are there ever any circumstances where you would not recommend this setup?
Hi Kevin. What does "level" mean for the left wrist? Is it "unbroken?" "Not sagging?" "Not wrinkled?" "Level with my belly button or hips?"
I stared at the diagrams of the circle last night in your notes and I realized that the club will get to the ball sooner or later despite my physical and emotional imbalances. So, let's do it efficiently! Make friends! And, let's have fun!
Patrick
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