Where should your elbows point at address?

The ball is in the middle of the stance for this shot. Hands are ahead a little bit, even with the inside of the left thigh. Finally make sure the lead, target side elbow is pointing down the line and the right or trailing elbow is pointed at the right hip.
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Should the left elbow point at the target at address?

At address. When you are standing over the ball getting ready to hit a shot, your left arm should be straight, meaning your left elbow should be straight. It is a relatively common error for beginners to think that the arms should be bent at address, but that is not the case.
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Should left elbow point golf swing?

A great thought is to keep your left elbow pointing at your left hip as you swing down (above). If the elbow points at the target, you're pulling, not rotating. Get used to this left-arm rotation with half shots. Shorten your backswing, then rotate your left arm through.
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Should right arm be bent at address?

One way to improve your turn in the backswing is to bend your right arm slightly at address. With a small angle in your right elbow as you stand over the ball, your right side will be soft and ready to turn away from the target.
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Where do you trail your elbow at address golf?

At address, the left elbow should point directly at the left hip bone and the right elbow should point directly at the right hip bone… You want to press them as closely together as you can.”
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Elbow position at address



Should arms be fully extended at address?

The front arm should be remaining straight. The rear arm should be straightening through impact and through the hitting zone. It's really important that we can establish a good address position to make sure those hands and arms have the best start throughout the golf swing to get back to that correct impact position.
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Where should your elbows be in the golf swing?

Tuck the Right Elbow in Your Downswing

It allows the club to shallow and move behind the hands, which in turns promotes more rotation of the body. This makes it much easier for the hands to lead the club into impact and provide a powerful and consistent impact.
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Should right arm be below left at address in golf?

Simply put: The right arm should be on top of the left arm (1) as you start the backswing, and then it should move under the left arm (2) as you swing the club to the top. Many amateurs fold and shorten the right arm too early as they snatch the club away.
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What is the elbow rule?

The name of the 12–6 elbow is based on the concept of a clock on the wall with the bringing of an elbow from straight up (12 o'clock) to straight down (6 o'clock). 12–6 elbow strikes are illegal under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, defined as "striking downwards using the point of the elbow".
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Should elbows be below desk?

Standing at a desk requires the desk be the correct height - your elbows should be bent to 90 degrees and the desk should be set to the height of your forearms. This means your shoulders are able to be in the relaxed position as your forearms rest on the desk.
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Should my elbows be level with my desk?

Elbows should be kept close to the body, bent at roughly a right angle (no less than 90 degrees, but slightly more is acceptable), and wrists straight. A height adjustable desk makes proper sitting and standing positioning easy - everything will stay the same except your starting height!
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Should arms hang straight down with driver?

your arms should hang straight down from your shoulder sockets at address, and. all golf clubs are built on an angle.
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Should shoulders be open at address?

NO GO: Your shoulders should not be open or closed relative to your target line. This causes an inside or outside takeaway path. Note that most golfers misalign their upper body more often than their lower body.
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At what angle should your elbows be bent?

When your arms are held out at your sides and your palms are facing forward, your forearm and hands should normally be about 5 to 15 degrees away from your body. This is the normal "carrying angle" of the elbow.
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How close should elbows be to swing?

You should squeeze your elbows together slightly as you take the club on the backswing. At the midway point, your right arm starts to bend and your left arm stays as straight as possible. Your right elbow should be only a few inches from your rib cage at the top of your backswing.
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Should you pull down with your left arm in the golf swing?

You should pull the butt of the club toward the ball. Remember, this pulling down is done by the left arm. It's the controlling agent, and if you let it be you will escape the many troubles that result from trying to push the club down from the top with the right hand and the right shoulder.
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What is neutral elbow position?

Elbows are relaxed beside upper body and are bent at a right angle, 90° to 110°. Elbows are not lifted upward and/or outward away from upper body. Forearms are not extended since upper arms are relaxed beside the upper body. Wrists are relaxed and straight/flat, or flexed slightly downward.
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