I am new to IgnitionGolf. Do you teach or recommend maintaining the angle between the thighs and trunk established in the stance at address throughout the entire swing?
The head should move into the backswing, so this angle will change. Then when you are actually making hte move into your downswing, the lower body will fire and start turning and the upper body hangs back for a brief moment. Here are a couple videos for you to check out:
Paul – any tips on keeping arms “more attached” to body (and not reflecting body coil, but coming loose and causing problems)? Keeping both arms pressed tight to body seems to help, but any tips? Many thanks, Brian
I would suggest working on the correct positions of the arms first, things like curing any chicken wing, correct top of backswing position or getting them looser and more relaxed. You don’t want your arms floppy and moving all over the place as you also don’t want them tight and constricted either. Here are a couple of videos that can help with what I think you are trying to get in your golf swing:
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5 Responses to “Indoor Practice – Topped Shots”
May 12, 2020
JamesSpearI am new to IgnitionGolf. Do you teach or recommend maintaining the angle between the thighs and trunk established in the stance at address throughout the entire swing?
May 16, 2020
Paul WilsonThe head should move into the backswing, so this angle will change. Then when you are actually making hte move into your downswing, the lower body will fire and start turning and the upper body hangs back for a brief moment. Here are a couple videos for you to check out:
2 Axis in Your Swing: https://ignitiongolf.com/2-axis/
Separation: https://ignitiongolf.com/separation/
May 13, 2020
BrianCastieauPaul – any tips on keeping arms “more attached” to body (and not reflecting body coil, but coming loose and causing problems)? Keeping both arms pressed tight to body seems to help, but any tips? Many thanks, Brian
May 16, 2020
Paul WilsonI would suggest working on the correct positions of the arms first, things like curing any chicken wing, correct top of backswing position or getting them looser and more relaxed. You don’t want your arms floppy and moving all over the place as you also don’t want them tight and constricted either. Here are a couple of videos that can help with what I think you are trying to get in your golf swing:
What Is Powerless Arms?: https://ignitiongolf.com/what-is-powerless-arms/
Powerless Arms Test: https://ignitiongolf.com/powerless-arms-test/
Powerless Arms vs Floppy Arms: https://ignitiongolf.com/powerless-arms-vs-floppy-arms/
January 27, 2026
MartinFrischHey Paul, can I alternatively wait until my trail arm parallel to the ground? For whatever reason this is easier for me, thanks !