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Anthony225 Jul 20, 2019
Ross,
From my review of the Ross Move Drill I have two observations. In the beginning of the video it appears that the hips turn and pull the right elbow straight down in front of the body. I would think that this would “feel” like the right elbow is pulled toward the belt buckle (but can never really get there due to physical limitations of the human body). This actually leads to the right elbow coming down in front of the hip. Having the elbows squeezed together when this happens will also getgthe left elbow in front of the left hip.During the practice drill it seems that the right arm is straight so it’s harder for me to determine if the drill tells me to do the same thing as the demonstration in the first part of the video.
My thoughts are that my conclusion from the first part of the video as described in my first paragraph is correct and I should do this and feel the club is being dragged around to the left by the hips.
Is my thinking correct here?
Anthony225 Apr 29, 2019
Another question regarding the Ross Move. When the body pulls the arms down, is the correct way to have the elbows (specifically the back elbow) come straight down in front of the right hip? It should it come from right to left (swing) and pass in front of the right hip. Does this question make sense? Bringing the right elbow down towards the right hip might feel like it’s going towards the belly button. Is that the correct feeling?Anthony225 Nov 24, 2018
I’ve been working on really bringing the front elbow down and feeling it point at the front hip at impact. What I notice is that it feels like my upper front arm kind of attaches to my chest a little as I move through impact and bring my elbows and club around to the left. My shoulders seem to feel pretty free until just before impact and my arms drop down in front. The contact feels pretty good but I have only tried this on my golf mat and net.I think on another post you may have mentioned that chest/arm connection is not part of your method but I may have misunderstood that comment. Is this connection through impact an expected result or am I moving in the wrong direction with this.
Anthony225 Sep 29, 2018
Thanks Ross. Another question on the same topic. When done correctly does keeping the right elbow closer to the left elbow cause the right elbow to come down in front of the right hip or should I intentionally focus on bringing the right elbow down in front of the right hip (using my hip turn of course).Anthony225 Apr 05, 2020
Thanks Ross. I think I see what you mean. In my mind it seems like the elbows would not catch up unless there is a little lift to give them a position that allows them to come down. But maybe that is not the case and I should keep working on turning the shoulders with no lift. It kinda feels flat that way from initial swings in my back yard net. But on video it looks pretty good at impact so far.One thing I also seem to struggle with is keeping my lower body from moving too early in the backswing. This is harder to do consistently than it seems that it should be. I do ok at it for a little while but it creeps back in and I don’t realize it until I see myself on video.
Anthony225 Apr 05, 2020
Still having issues with getting the right elbow back down in front of the right hip. Is it more of a pull straight down or should it just happen because the elbows are pinched? When I watch your swing videos, your right elbow seems to go straight down to your right hip and then follows your hip through impact. My elbow usually trails a little behind unless I force it and even then it feels like that has me make a less fluid turn through the ball.I guess in summary I am confused on how much effort should be used to pull the arms down or should it happen automatically if my swing is correct. Do my hips need to slow down and wait for the back elbow to drop in front of the hip?
DaveF Mar 31, 2020
Thanks Ross. Making a lot of progress. At this point, I know what to do, but “re-programming” the brain is the obstacle. Getting more comfortable with the lower body being the engine of the swing. They’ve shut down all the courses everywhere which isn’t helping, but alternatively, so much of this is mental it’s can be a good thing too. Hope all is well with you and yours!
DaveF Jan 21, 2020
Hi Ross!
Coincidentally, I was going to ask a similar question about the right elbow. If I’m keeping my elbows pointed at the hips and just turn my shoulders in the backswing, should the right elbow be folding at all? I associate that with the template breaking down is why I ask. (Alternatively, if I’m keeping my elbows pinched at the top and again at impact do I need to think about anything else “elbow related” if that’s working for me?)I relate to the torso comment because I’ve really struggled with that as the manifestation of any tension. If I don’t totally relax my stomach and upper abdomen my shoulders do not make a full turn and my elbows disconnect and there’s no coil. But when I relax my lower AND upper Abs so it feels like I’m turning my shoulders above my chest (which I think I read about in one of your blog posts?), it is magical. Still pretty new to me though TBH. Working on breathing exercises and a better routine. Suggestions?
Overall, credit to Ross for keeping it as simple as possible, because I am NOT an athlete that’s for sure. Definitely making big progress sticking with the method, gaining confidence, and having it feel natural.
Anthony225 Jan 20, 2020
Ok. The reason I’m asking is because I’m still seeing a bit of flip at the ball and my elbow straightens too early. It seems that in order for the elbow to remain bent longer, it must come down with the back shoulder as the body rotates. This is what I meant by the upper torso turning together. Maybe I should have said back shoulder and bent back elbow move together ini the down swing before right arms straightens.horstie May 17, 2020
Hi Ross, quick question : For the straight arm drill,do I only concentrate on the lead arm ?
HorstAnthony225 May 31, 2020
Thanks Ross. Good day at the range today making good contact. This helps clear up my thoughts on this. I have been working on not lifting in the backswing and this has made a huge difference in my swing. it felt really weird and like I would have no power but the ball just goes. Letting my arms relax at the top of the backswing and use my body to whip it through…..I can finally feel the connection in my swing. I will see how it translates to the course next chance I get.Femgolf1 Jun 05, 2020
Again sometimes I desire to use this rythm but I just couldn’t. I rush down before i pause . Is there any drill to help with this?Anthony225 Jun 14, 2020
Thanks Ross. Another question…..in that grip bubble, do you also try to hold the slight hinge angle established at setup during the entire swing? This is the hinge established at setup due to our arms being under the shoulders and not straight out towards the ball.Ross,
I was watching the fixed wrist drill and just noticed that your club appears to release just after contact. I know you teach to hold the wrists to the finish. Is it maybe the camera view?
