Golf Tip: Keep pushing

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Instructor: Hank Johnson

Take a club, turn it sideways and hold it out in front of you, with your normal grip (see photo). You’ll notice that your right elbow is naturally bent a little.

I want you to try to straighten that elbow. Doing so provides an outward push. Now make a backswing pivot without losing that push.

Note the difference when I don’t maintain that push.

Hank Johnson is part of Athlon's Elite 8 Instructors

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