How to Keep Your Elbows Together for a Better Golf Swing?

Don’t forget the ‘Mirror Drill’! Stand in front of a mirror and practice your swing while focusing on keeping those elbows together. Visual feedback is incredibly helpful.

The mirror drill is a powerful tactic! When you can see what you’re doing wrong, it makes correcting your swing much easier. I need to commit to doing this regularly.

I find that using a light resistance band around the elbows helps create the muscle memory for keeping them together during the swing. Has anyone else tried this?

I haven’t tried this yet, but it sounds great! I think a bit of resistance could help strengthen that habit.

I’m skeptical about the elbow together technique. I feel like too much focus on that might restrict my natural swing motion. Anyone else feel this way?

I see your point, but I think if done right, it can actually enhance fluidity by allowing for better control.

I’ve tried the elbow-tuck drill, and honestly, I ended up looking like a chicken while swinging! :joy: But it really did help with my follow-through.

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Haha! That’s too funny! I’ve been there too! The important thing is that we improve our swings, right?

It’s fantastic to hear everyone’s suggestions! I think between the drills mentioned, consistency can really change our effectiveness on the course.

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Totally agree! Practicing these drills regularly will solidify the technique. Perhaps document our progress? That would be insightful!

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For sure! Reflecting on improvements can really motivate. I can’t wait to see how these drills work for each of us. Let’s share our experiences!

Maintaining your elbows together can significantly improve your swing. Pros like Rory McIlroy show this technique in action. His elbow positioning keeps his swing compact and consistent.

Absolutely! I’ve noticed that my golf game improves tremendously when I focus on this. Can’t wait to watch some swing analysis videos to see how McIlroy does it!

To actually apply this, try practicing with a towel tucked under your arms during your swings. It’ll force you to keep your elbows closed.

That’s a great drill! I remember hearing about that from a fellow golfer. It really helped my consistency.

I’d also suggest watching some slow-motion swing analyses. It’s fascinating to see how elite amateurs like Justin Thomas maintain their elbow alignment throughout the swing.

Great recommendation! I love how analyzing these swings can reveal so much about their technique. Anyone have a specific video in mind?

This topic is critical. Amateur golfers often underestimate the importance of their elbow positioning. Keeping them together helps in creating a more powerful swing.

So true! It’s what separates an average shot from a great one. You can really feel the difference when you get it right.

You know, I once took a lesson where the coach emphasized this point. It made me rethink how I approached my swing. Unfortunately, I still forget at times!

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