Women's Arched Wrist

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lagster

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I recently saw a program on TGC that had to do with strength, flexibility, etc. as it relates to golf. The instructor discussed several interesting issues.

One that I have seen often over the years is the ARCHED LEFT WRIST(extreme) in many women golfers at the TOP. He said this is partially due to the CARRYING ANGLE of women's arms. (If you extend your arms straight out in front, palms together... many women's elbows will touch... is a way to show this)

I believe he wanted women with this problem to set up with the elbows more at the sides, and try to maintain this relationship throughout the swing.

I sure many of you have seen this problem. Could it be due more to UNEDUCATED hands?
Is there something to the CARRYING ANGLE theory?
 
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Brian Manzella

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Sure....weak wrist make it easier to have the wrist arched.

Teach them to support the club at the top with their left thumb.
 
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lagster

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This man was saying that THE CARRYING ANGLE of women's arms actually encourages this EXTREMELY ARCHED position that is often seen in women at the Top. CARRYING ANGLE: The structure of women's arms is such that it is easier to carry children with their arm.
(The bones are actually angled differently than in men's arms.)

I alway's thought the Arch was due to a lack of strength in the left arm and wrist.
Maybe it's some of both.
 
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chunkwedge

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Carrying angle is in fact the correct medical terminology for what is being described. Certain medical/genetic conditions have what is referred to correctly as an increased carrying angle. How this relates to the mechanics of the golf swing I have no idea:D
 
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matt

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quote:Originally posted by lagster

Brian,

Do you like the Strong-Single-Action grip for people with this tendency?
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"A strong single action grip is mandatory throughout."

I think that's from 12-5...don't have the book in front of me but I do remember that quote. :D

You pretty much always want a 10-2-B Strong Single Action grip. An "okay" variation is the 10-2-D Strong Double Action grip where you have a TURNED left wrist rather than the VERTICAL left wrist of 10-2-B.
 
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