Ensuring the right elbow stays down refers to the top of the swing. When viewing an elite golfer, you will always see that the right elbow is pointed to the ground at the top of the swing. The reason being is that it keeps the arms and body very connected. When applying this for your own swing, you will find that not only will you strike the ball more powerfully but also straighter.
The reason why this is such a powerful position can be compared to that of passing a heavy ball to someone. In order to perform this action, you will find that you will turn your body whilst feeling as though your right elbow is pointed more to the ground. Lifting your right elbow up during this action will create a weak position where you will be unlikely to generate the desired force.
Now the steps to create the ideal right elbow position comes from a combination of path, wrist hinge and body turn. As soon as you take the club back, you want to feel as though your body is rotating. You also want to ensure that when the cub is parallel to the ground that the clubface and hands are forming a straight line. Lastly you want to add wrist hinge so that your arms stay connected right through to the top of the swing.
The only element that may prevent you even after mastering these steps is how the right arm rotates during the swing. If your right arm doesn't rotate, you may find that the right elbow flares out at the top of the swing causing a weak position. Just make sure that as you move the path into the right position that the right bicep starts to rotate. If you want to be 100% sure that you've performed the right action, just practice swing in front of the mirror so that you can see the top of the swing.
If you'd like any further help in mastering the position of your right elbow and consequently having a stronger position, just contact myself at David Waters Golf.
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