The arm swing is often misunderstood by golfers, leading to steep angles and inconsistent shots. Justin Rose’s famous arm drop drill is a fantastic way to sync your arms and body for smoother swings and better results.
Step 1: Understand the Role of Arms in the Golf Swing
Most amateurs think they overuse their arms, but the reality is the opposite. Proper arm motion includes a lift on the backswing and a drop to return to position. Without this, your club becomes steep, causing poor contact.
Step 2: Practice the Justin Rose Arm Drop Drill
- Swing to the top of your backswing.
- Focus on dropping your arms, not rotating your body.
- Once the arms are in position, rotate through the ball for a powerful, synchronized finish.
From the side view, the sequence looks like this: arm lift, arm drop, rotate through. This keeps the club and arms synced for consistent, solid strikes.
Step 3: Incorporate the Arm Lift and Drop
Avoid relying solely on body rotation. A proper backswing combines body rotation with an arm lift. Remember, an arm lift without a drop leads to steep shots. Practice with small, controlled movements to develop the muscle memory for this motion.
Step 4: Use the deWiz App for Feedback
Track your IDDX number with the deWiz app to evaluate your swing path. A target range of 5–15 degrees ensures a shallow angle of attack and neutral path. For example:
- An IDDX reading of 10 degrees is a great number for consistent strikes.
Step 5: Feel the Connection
Practice the drill without a club:
- Lift your arms, let them drop, repeat.
- Then swing through to feel the sync between your arms and body.
Step 6: Apply with the Club
Integrate this into your game by hitting shots with the same motion. This connection will lead to a shallow attack angle, neutral path, and solid contact.
