Tom Motley, PGA Pro and Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach teaching how to avoid faults in golf swings, as noted in an article entitled "Recognise this fault in your golf swing? It's Time 'Elvis Leg' Left The Building", as published in Golkfswing.com's May 14, 2024 edition.
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When something is ‘out’ in the golf swing, the body has a way of trying to adapt and doing the best job it can to hit the ball - and the 'Elvis leg' is one of those examples! If you’re really narrow, the legs can kick in and you’ll start extending up to try and find some space. There’s just no room here.This is a classic poor impact position among those who have a penchant for early extension. The ‘Elvis leg’ is where players are basically trying to get out of their own way.

— Tom Motley

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About Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley (8 January 1935 – 16 August 1977) was an American singer, musician, and actor. Popularly known by his first name as "Elvis," as "The King of Rock and Roll" or simply as "The King," he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.