Lead Elbow Down Drill (Anti-Laid-Off)
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Laid Off | Backswing |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
When the lead elbow points out in front of the body, the club gets pulled around flat and behind the golfer, laying it off. Keeping the lead elbow pointing down keeps the club steeper and closer to vertical, preventing the shallow, laid-off position that leads to steepening or an over-the-top move in transition.
How to Perform the Drill
The coach gives no set rep count. Our general guideline: 3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps, then half swings with a ball, adding speed only once the steps feel natural.
Take your normal address and start the backswing.
Feel the front (lead) elbow point down toward the ground throughout the backswing, instead of letting it point out in front of the body.
Check that the club stays closer to perpendicular with the ground rather than swinging parallel to it — a laid-off club is usually paired with the lead elbow pointing forward.
Rehearse to the top slowly first, pausing to confirm the lead elbow is still pointing down before adding speed.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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