The Spin Axis - Golf Podcast

Three golf geeks discuss modern data-driven golf instruction and coaching.
Hosted by Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, and Tyson Deskins.

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086: The Trail Arm — Up, Not Around

Released: October 27, 2026

The Spin Axis Podcast
The Spin Axis Podcast
086: The Trail Arm — Up, Not Around
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The trail arm does more lifting and less wrapping around the body than many golfers realize. Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down what happens at the shoulder and elbow during the backswing and downswing, including how much abduction and rotation typically occur, why the elbow generally bends to around 90 degrees or less, and how the arm’s position changes in transition. Jayson emphasizes that the arm works more up and away than around, while Tyson warns that retracting it too early in the takeaway can be a damaging move. In the downswing, the elbow drops toward the side and widens, with considerably less rolling than many golfers imagine.

Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins