right forearm fanning

[dodger]

In swinging, the right forearm is supposed to fan in the backswing. Is it possible to over fan the right forearm and when should the right forearm stop fanning in the backswing. Would'nt fanning the right forearm open the clubface ?

 

[Jim Kobylinski]

In swinging, the right forearm is supposed to fan in the backswing. Is it possible to over fan the right forearm

yup

and when should the right forearm stop fanning in the backswing.

If using standard wrist action, enough to put the left palm to the plane (1/4 turn). I don't think about the right at all, i focus on left forearm since the left hand is more related to clubface.

Would'nt fanning the right forearm open the clubface ?

Yup, but so does turning the left forearm as i do above.

 

[dodger]

What do you mean by standard wrist action?

 

[Leek]

For a right hander, the right wrist hinges, the left wrist cocks

http://www.brianmanzella.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8267&highlight=wrist+cock

 

[c21heel]

I haven't seen much discussion on right forearm fanning before this thread, but I tried it at the range and it proved to be a good swing thought for putting both the right arm and left arm on plane.

 

[Spike]

As long as there in no pulling to where the hands cross the center line of the body too early. Maintain the pressure points in the hands (slight pushing together) and both arms will rotate and stay in alignment.

 

[Jared Willerson]

I have recently seen video of my swing that shows that I am not fanning it at all I am just lifting with a super flat left wrist at the top.

It looks freaking awful, can't believe how mechanical my swing has gotten

I've got a flat ass left wrist at impact though Pivot is pretty good, but my backswing looks like it needs to be featured on a Jerry Lewis telethon.

 

[The Return of NAT]

Sorry...Right Forearm Fanning is Internal and External rotation at the shoulder. such as how a seal would "clap"...NOT Pronation and Supination of the Forearm...Right Forearm Pickup is Elbow Flexion and Shoulder Flexion like "warchant at FSU or a Braves game"...Standard Wrist Action is "The rotation of the Hands left palm to the plane right hand palm up to the plane"...like using your hand as a "flathead screwdriver" for righty tighty lefty loosy"...

 

[Jared Willerson]

Thanks for that explanation NAT.

 

[Brian Manzella]

Right Forearm Fanning as an IDEA...

When I watch golfers TRY to do it, it looks kinda goofy in 90% of the cases.

But...if it works AS AN IDEA for you, go right ahead and do it.

You CAN over do it, however.

Thanks NAT, I didn't have time to "touch" this one until Today.

 

[Spike]

You can't over do it if you do it right. The problem is quitting doing it, or your pivot sucks.