I want to explain why the open stance controls your trailing elbow. However, I’m going to do it by showing you how to ask the right questions. You will fill in the blanks. I need you to think about it so you can own it. I’ll start with a common question.

How can I keep from pulling my shot (left) with an Open Stance? You have options that range from adjusting your grip/clubface, to moving your ball position, and everything in between – including manipulating your trailing elbow. However, your solution will be an element in exactly what makes your unique adaptation work. Answer the question your way.

Why is my solution necessary? Your trailing elbow is one piece of your golf swing pie. Pretty soon, you will realize that all correct solutions are necessary in part or whole to adapt efficiently according to your body type. The decision for implementing one solution has a cascading effect with all others. But, focus on your answer first.

What do I need to do to make my solution work? Readers of my work know, in any great golf swing, your trailing elbow plays a pivotal role. However, you have to get it in position first, which means there is always an efficient, motion-saving predicate to our solution. Your Open Stance grades your answers. If, after repetitions following your best answer, you still don’t know where to turn, ask a better question.

Is my movement necessary? After all, your swing is a chain reaction. One movement precedes impact. Another movement precedes your final movement, etc. Trace your solution back until you either prove it or prove it wrong. Ultimately, your goal is to work within the parameters of eliminating unnecessary motion and saving body stress.

Why is my movement solution correct? This is actually a null-hypothesis kind of question. You work from a base of being wrong until proven right. It’s much easier on our mind to assume we are wrong first. Work from a base of humility until you put all your swing pieces together and understand why your Open Stance controls your trailing elbow.

Working on your Open Stance intellectually open doors, not only to curative freedom, but to control of emotion and focus. Every result, in the process, makes you more competent and confident as an independent contractor of your own game.

Open your stance, and play golf.

John Wright – Founder
The Open Stance Academy