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In his book The Modern Fundamentals of Golf, Ben Hogan wrote that he liked to imagine his arms were bound
together as he set up to the ball. He believed this promoted the most efficient arm and hand action – a real sense of extension at the set-up that
maximised speed when he returned to the ball.
To enjoy the same benefits, focus on establishing this long, narrow triangle between the arms and shoulders as you settle down into your posture.
Get a sense of the way your elbows list in towards one another (pointing toward
the hips), the palms of the hands neutrally opposed.
From here you can complete your grip and gather yourself in balance, ready to move.

Set the ‘triangle’, look like a golfer

The elbows should be gently squeezed together to give a feeling of compactness under the armpits –
but no tension.

Creating the long, narrow triangle serves two key benefits:

(1) it automatically promotes width in your swing;

(2) it allows the wrists to hinge freely back and through for maximum speed.

Routine business - Here are the checkpoints to observe in the final posture

1.
Sense that you stand up tall before bending from the hips and gently flexing your knees.

2.
Keep the lower part of your back straight.

3.
Your weight should be on the balls of your feet, not back on the heels.
As a test, you should be able to lift your heels before settling into balance.

4.
Elbows in front of the body, not cramped in!

5.
‘Square’ alignment for a full swing sees the feet, knees, hips and shoulders set on a line parallel with the ball-to-target line.

Stand tall, chin up. Spine angle
extends through the neck to
place head correctly

Upper part of the arms rests 'snug' on the upper part of your chest

With your weight on the balls of your feet, you should be able to lift your heels before settling into balance over the ball