Golf Downswing Forearm and Shaft Alignment/Plane

When a golfer first looks at their own golf swing on video with their golf instructor or on their own, it can be as confusing as a wiring schematic for a Boeing 747. There are so many things that can be broken down and dissected in the golf swing mechanics that a road map of the things that really matter is very important.

With this video, I talk in depth about what is one of the most important positions in the golf swing. The alignment of the club shaft and the trail forearm at the right stage in the downswing is paramount for getting your shots to start off on their intended line.

If you study the photo below of Chuck Quinton on the right and Ernie Els on the left, you can see this alignment clearly demonstrated.

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In the picture on the left, Ernie was struggling with pulling the ball during this tournament. Note the shaft coming high through his trail bicep at this point in the swing whereas my shaft on the right is bisecting my trail forearm.

From this position, I can continue to rotate and release the club aggressively without any fear of missing the shot left. Ernie Els has to either hold the club face open with his hands or stop everything from releasing and come into impact very weak to avoid pulling this shot.

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