Give it the elbow

There are a lot of ideas about how to find the ideal backswing position. After all it really does matter where you start the downswing. If you are too flat or too high above the plane adjustments will be needed in the downswing.

I've been looking for a key that will work for me when trying to find this ideal position. Over the years I've tried various thoughts and keys - straight left arm, connection in different forms, flat left wrist and so on, but this elbow positioning might be the answer.

The idea is to locate an angle and a degree of connection with the right side (right-hander) that feels strong and seems to be good for the position of the club in relation to the swing plane. It's actually impossible to convey this position properly in writing, but I know the feeling and I at least know what it looks like.

It's important not to feel too restricted, but there needs to be some tension and some consistency in the positioning of the elbow, fairly much pointing down and in line with the spine angle.

This is my plan for now. I'm going to 'give it the elbow'.