5 O'Clock Arm Drop Drill (Inside-Out Path)
Drill by Chris Ryan Golf
Why this drill works
This drill forces the arms and club to drop onto a shallow plane and approach from the inside, preventing the lead arm from getting pinned against the chest. By delaying the shoulder turn and dropping the club to the 5 o'clock line, it eliminates the upper body spinning out and corrects the outside-to-in swing path.
How to do it
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Setup (Visual): Take your address with your driver and visualize yourself in a clock face, with the golf ball at 12 o'clock. Place a second golf ball or object at the 5 o'clock position (out behind you) (2:03-2:18).
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Execution (Drop): At the top of your backswing, keep your shoulders in place and let your hands, arms, and club drop down towards the 5 o'clock position (2:30-2:59). This movement should reveal the logo on your shirt.
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Practice: From this dropped position, turn your body and hit the golf ball directly out to the right of your target (3:00-4:59).
