The Fundamental Golf Swing Begins With Connection | Jimmy Ballard
Legendary instructor Jimmy Ballard explains the 'master fundamental' of connection, showing how the arms and shoulders must work as one athletic unit. Using the classic Babe Ruth towel drill and various sports analogies, Ballard demonstrates how to engage the big muscles for maximum power and consistency.
Connection is the sequential efficiency where the arms remain 'plugged in' to the chest/shoulders.
The left arm should feel connected to the left breast to engage the lat and pec muscles.
The right elbow should point toward the outside hipbone, not tucked in, to keep the right shoulder in a strong hitting position.
Use a towel under the lead armpit to prevent the arms from separating from the body during the swing.
True power is generated by the whole body coiling and moving together, similar to a football throw or tennis forehand.