Right Arm Role in Backswing

I want to continue on my recent theme and add the role of the right arm into the backswing. The role of the right arm is very misunderstood. Many people shy away from focusing on the right arm because they think it will overpower the entire left side of the swing. I say, hogwash! Most right arms are the dominant and strongest for the right handed golfer. Why would you just give away your strongest arm? Here is the proper way to use it. 1. At address, your right hand should be pointing at the target. 2. At address, the inside of your right elbow should be pointing at the sky. 3. At address, your right arm should be relaxed. 4. At the beginning of the back swing your right hand should point at the target for the first 12 to 18 inches away from the ball. 5. Next, the right elbow folds and the right thumb goes up and to the right. This is called the right arm cocked position. This is the proper way to move your right arm into the top of the back swing position. Practice this move with just your right arm and then with both arms. This is a great exercise to do in your home, at the range or even in between shots on the course. Good luck!