In the Harris English golf swing analysis video below, you'll see how English swings with long arms through the hitting zone, and why that's good for your swing. Understanding how elite players create width in the golf swing is one of the fastest ways to unlock more distance and consistency.
You'll find out:
- Why you should keep your trail elbow from jamming into your side in the downswing, and how maintaining proper arm extension leads to more clubhead speed, and
- Why you should let momentum take over after impact for a perfect, tension-free follow through that protects your body.
Bonus: Check out the video now to also see what you MUST avoid in English's swing or risk back and hip pain. Many amateur golfers unknowingly copy the wrong elements from tour pros, leading to compensations that rob power and cause injury.
One of the key takeaways from studying Harris English's technique is how the trail arm works in the downswing. Rather than collapsing the trail elbow tight against the body — a move that forces the club into an over-the-top path — English keeps his arms extended and connected through the swing arc. This is what creates the visual of "long arms" at impact that instructors often praise.
The principle ties directly into what the GOAT Drill system teaches: the lead arm and trail arm must work together to preserve the sling-like energy built in the backswing. When the trail elbow jams early, the sequencing breaks down and power leaks before the club ever reaches the ball. Keeping that arm-body connection neutral — not forced, not disconnected — is the hallmark of every efficient ball striker.
After impact, English demonstrates excellent follow-through mechanics by allowing his arms to swing freely rather than forcing the club into a specific position. This is a critical concept: the follow-through is not something you do to the ball, it's the natural result of proper sequencing through the hitting zone. If you're fighting to hold your finish, it's a signal that something earlier in the swing broke down.
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Watch part 2 now to see how you're moving your body in the opposite direction of the pros!
