[toreesi]

I HAVE A question about the right elbow position on the downswing.... I have been told that keeping it closer to your body helps you create lag which in turn creates more distance. I have also heard that it helps you hit it straighter. Has anyone been told this?

[homerdienru]

I've heard of that as well. Usually during the downswing, I tend to keep my right elbow tucked into my ribs/side until the club hits the ball at impact and then releases.

[toreesi]

let me rephrase that.... i was told to lead the downswing with my right elbow..... but it also brings it in.

[homerdienru]

I tend to lead the downswing with my left shoulder and the right arm just kind of follows

[toreesi]

i meant at the beginning; if the right beat the left all the way through that could be bad......
what i'm trying to say is that the elbows beat the hands until the club is released

[Elaltergephah]

You might want to go to the "Ask The Pro" section on here. Great advice from an expert!