Ulnar Deviation impact on Right and left side bend

+Mark E Good question. The ideal timing of the ulnar deviation just after the lead leg pushes vertically. That vertical push helps trigger the side bend movement and upward movement of the lead shoulder which helps trigger the ulnar deviation. The timing is a little different for each golfer, but it's usually right around delivery position. You are correct that early right side bend can delay the ulnar deviation because it prevents the lead leg from pushing effectively against the ground. So oftentimes you will have to work on ulnar deviation and less right side bend simultaneously. Sounds like you're on to something :) Tyler

+Mark E Hey Mark, sorry I missed this one in May. The timing of the lead knee reaching max bend is during transition of the downswing. Here's a graph of Grant Waite and the timing of when the green line peaks. Yes, early straightening of the leg can be associated with an arm pull down pattern.