What the Left Arm Does in the Golf Downswing – LADD Drill

A lot of golfers don't fully understand how the arms work in the golf swing, and that's why so much time is spent discussing the trail arm without giving equal attention to the lead arm. The lead arm in the golf swing has an equally critical role to perform — perhaps even more so, because it directly controls the club face through impact. Without a clear understanding of what that arm is doing from transition through the hitting area, directional control becomes largely a matter of luck rather than skill.

The trail arm's job is primarily to generate speed and support the lead arm through the downswing; whereas, the lead arm controls both trajectory and direction. In this detailed 20-minute video, the discussion covers exactly how the lead arm works in the golf downswing — both to prevent the very common golfer's elbow injury and to maximize shot control by understanding how the lead arm should be rotated and positioned at impact, along with the critical role of the lead wrist. If you want to stop spraying shots and start making consistently solid ball striking your reality, this is one of the most important lessons you can study.

The Lead Arm Downswing Drill (LADD) is covered in two distinct phases — both without a golf club and with a golf club — allowing you to master the impact position alignments that are absolutely vital for directional control and shot trajectory. The critical topic of getting stuck in the downswing is addressed in depth, including how the incorrect movement of the lead shoulder easily creates that dreaded trapped feeling, and how the lead shoulder must work to get into the proper impact position. This is a drill that literally rewires how you think about controlling the golf ball.

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The Lead Arm Downswing Drill (LADD) is covered in two distinct phases — both without a golf club and with a golf club — allowing you to master the impact position alignments that are absolutely vital for directional control and shot trajectory. The critical topic of getting stuck in the downswing is addressed in depth, including how the incorrect movement of the lead shoulder easily creates that dreaded trapped feeling, and how the lead shoulder must work to get into the proper impact position. This is a drill that literally rewires how you think about controlling the golf ball.

If you have an otherwise functional golf swing but struggle with spraying the ball across the course and playing Army golf — left, right, left, right — this video will set you straight once and for all. The lead arm's role in the golf swing cannot be overstated when it comes to the direction the ball flies. This is the missing piece that most amateur golfers have never been taught. Want to see your own swing analyzed and find out exactly what's costing you yards and accuracy? Try a free AI swing analysis and get an instant assessment of your mechanics.

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