Full Swing & TempoAdvancedFixes: Arm disconnection

Double-Armpit Towel Core Synchronization

Curated PGA Drill by Athletic Motion Golf

Focus Area

Full Swing

Rep Guidance

3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps

Equipment

Golf club, alignment stick (optional)

Skill Level

Advanced

Video walkthrough by Athletic Motion GolfWatch on YouTube ↗

Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Pins arms to torso unit, eliminating independent arm lift and forcing body rotation to drive the swing.

How to Perform the Drill

Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Tuck small towel across upper chest, held firm under both armpits.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Take half-swings making sure towel does not drop back or through.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Rotate torso back and through to propel clubhead.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Graduate to full speed reps maintaining arm-to-chest connection.

What Good Feels Like

Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.

Common Mistake to Avoid

Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.

Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed

ConnectionBody-drivenSyncArm lift

Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill

How to Stay Connected in the Golf Swing

Connection means the arms stay in front of the chest so the body powers the club rather than the hands. You lose it when the arms lift independently in the takeaway, when the trail elbow flies out at the top, or when the body stalls through impact and the arms have to take over. Fix it by making the chest start and finish the swing, using a headcover or towel under the arm as feedback rather than trying to hold the arms in place by feel.

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