To Hit Driver Straight Always Do This Before Every Swing
Golf instructor Alex Elliott demonstrates a downswing drill inspired by Moe Norman's 'vertical drop' to help golfers hit straighter drives. By using the 'balloon popping' visualization, golfers learn to move their trail elbow inward to shallow the club and eliminate an out-to-in swing path. The video emphasizes practicing this move through five 'gears' of speed to build long-term consistency.
The trail elbow must move in and forward at the start of the downswing, not out and back.
Imagine popping a balloon between your elbows to trigger a shallow club path.
Moving the elbow correctly naturally shallows the shaft, preventing a slice-causing steep angle.
Practice new swing changes using 'gears' (slow to fast) to help the brain retain the movement.
A shallow approach into the ball allows for a more inside-to-out path for straighter shots.