Right forearm problem

[joeparr]

I tried using my hips for a pivot and find it hard to get my hands and swing insinc I like using my hips (feels powerfull) for a pivot, however I also like my r arm takeaway. Its the first time in my 15 yrs of playing golf I can hit my irons taking a divot. Now I think my problem is I`m swinging down the line instead of out. My divots are pretty and straight but most of my shots go left . So I guess I`m closing the club face,right?
OK, first if your pivot is better to start a swing with how can I train my self to swing out, I find it very hard. If the r arm take away is ok then I think I have the same problem. Is there a set up that makes you swing out..Anyone?...Is this my problem?/..joe

 

[Brian Manzella]

Good questions!

I try my best:

I tried using my hips for a pivot and find it hard to get my hands and swing inside

Common problem.

You need more axis tilt.

Make your right shoulder go down toward the ball. It will feel like you are trying to "put it" in your right pants pocket. This is all done—of course—while your hips UNWIND.

I like using my hips (feels powerfull) for a pivot, however I also like my right arm takeaway...Now I think my problem is I`m swinging down the line instead of out.

Not enough Axis tilt—see above.

My divots are pretty and straight but most of my shots go left. So I guess I`m closing the club face, right?

If your divots go straight, you are swinging too far inside-out to hit it straight.

You could hit a draw (at the target) though.

 

[joeparr]

Thanks Brian so I take my back swing with the right hip and for the downswing I use my right shoulder down the same plain??