Achieving Shaft Lean at Impact: The Key Steps

🔑The arm swing myth involves taking the arms from behind and swiping across the body, which leads to a lack of shaft lean.

⚙️Getting the club in the right position involves allowing the upper arm to reconnect, the wrists to uncock, and the club head to get below the hands.

🔄The delivery phase requires letting the club swing through impact, allowing the hands to be in front of the body and achieving proper shaft lean.

📐Shaft lean is not created by the angle between the shaft and forearm, but by the club head being below the hands and the arms lowering relative to the body.

🏌️‍♂️Understanding the correct movements and positions will help you achieve a desired impact position and optimize your swing.

What is shaft lean at impact?

—Shaft lean at impact refers to the position of the club shaft, which is leaning forward towards the target, with the grip ahead of the club head.

Why is shaft lean important?

—Shaft lean is important because it allows for a more solid and powerful impact, creating a downward strike and increasing compression on the ball.

How can I achieve shaft lean at impact?

—To achieve shaft lean at impact, you need to understand the arm swing myth, get the club in the right position, and allow for proper delivery and pivot at impact.

Can I create shaft lean by keeping my wrists hinged?

—No, shaft lean is not solely created by the angle between the shaft and forearm. It is achieved by having the club head below the hands and the arms lowering relative to the body.

What are the common mistakes golfers make when trying to achieve shaft lean?

—Common mistakes include swiping or wiping the arms across the body, not allowing the club head to get below the hands, and trying to hold the lag angle too long.

00:00Introduction to achieving shaft lean at impact and the three easy steps: understanding the arm swing myth, getting the club in the right position, and proper delivery at impact.

03:00Explanation of the arm swing myth, which involves swiping or pulling the arms across the body, leading to a lack of shaft lean.

05:30Steps to get the club in the right position, including allowing the upper arm to reconnect, the wrists to uncock, and the club head to get below the hands.

08:45The importance of the delivery phase, which requires letting the club swing through impact, allowing the hands to be in front of the body, and achieving proper shaft lean.

12:15Explanation that shaft lean is not solely created by the angle between the shaft and forearm, but by the club head being below the hands and the arms lowering relative to the body.

14:45Importance of understanding the correct movements and positions to achieve a desired impact position and optimize the golf swing.