Training Aid - Maintaining a straight lead arm?

[DNice26]

Hey all,

I have a nasty habit of breaking my lead arm on the down swing and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good training aid to support keeping the lead arm straight?

I've done the google thing and found some, but just curious if THPers have a preference etc.

Thanks!
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[pinseeker]

Smart Ball. OTOH, at a 2 handicap, not something I would worry about. Calvin Peet did okay with a permanently bent arm.

 

[McLovin]

you break the leading arm in the downswing or backswing? do you have a video?

 

[Chef23]

Smart Ball. OTOH, at a 2 handicap, not something I would worry about. Calvin Peet did okay with a permanently bent arm.

Calvin Peete's arm bend didn't change though. If your arm shortens on the downswing it becomes a bigger issue.

 

[Desmond]

Does anyone lock their lead elbow? Or is it relaxed but straight (unlocked)

 

[Chef23]

Does anyone lock their lead elbow? Or is it relaxed but straight (unlocked)

It should be relaxed but straight. Locked is never good.

 

[Desmond]

It should be relaxed but straight. Locked is never good.

Yep.

 

[DNice26]

Smart Ball. OTOH, at a 2 handicap, not something I would worry about. Calvin Peet did okay with a permanently bent arm.

Yeah, I get by with the bend no doubt, but I think I could be more consistent without it. Always looking to get better....

 

[DNice26]

you break the leading arm in the downswing or backswing? do you have a video?

Downswing. I'm afraid to incur the wrath of the interwebs....

Watching my swing on video is a bit horrifying, but I do manage my ball around the course believe it or not.

Having issues trying to upload a video...

 

[gmiller598]

I've used something like this in my prior lessons. It helps keep it extended but its not so tight that you can't flex your elbow a small bit.

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