10 Most Common Mistakes - Elbow Lagging

Welcome back to the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, where Fact Meets Fairway! In this final installment of our Top 10 Most Common Swing Mistakes, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb tackle a major issue that sneaks into so many amateur swings—elbow lagging.

Many golfers mistakenly believe that holding their trail arm bend deep into the downswing will create more lag and power. However, this move actually disrupts sequencing, steepens the downswing, and robs players of effortless speed. Mike and Shaun break down the true mechanics of right arm movement, why tour pros actually straighten their trail arm as they transition, and how misconceptions about "holding lag" lead to major swing faults.

You’ll also hear insights from some of the world’s top coaches, including Scott Hamilton, and why understanding how the trail arm moves correctly can instantly improve your ball striking.

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