Why Chasing These Three Swing Positions Is Making Your Game Worse
PGA instructor Erika Larkin and coach Jamie McDonald reveal how three sought-after swing mechanics—a straight lead arm, wrist set at the top, and downswing lag—happen naturally when you stop forcing them. By using body pivot momentum and centrifugal force rather than rigid muscular effort, golfers can achieve clean contact, effortless power, and extension through impact.
A straight lead arm is a byproduct of body momentum and centrifugal force, not stiffening muscle effort.
Wrist set happens passively at the top when you let the trail arm swing freely and react to the weight of the clubhead.
Lag is created automatically through body-first downswing sequencing, not by manually holding wrist angles.
Allowing natural lag and proper sequencing eliminates the 'chicken wing' breakdown and creates wide extension through impact.