Role of the right arm in downswing

Last time I gave you a tip that helped you put your right arm in the proper position at the top of the back swing. Now I want to guide you down to the golf ball and to the finish. If you have been following the past couple of tips, you should be able to get your right arm in a “cocked” position at the top. Follow the procedure outlined below and you will be able add considerable speed to your golf swing. 1. From a “cocked” position at the top of your swing, you should try to get your right thumb as close to your right shoulder as possible. 2. Starting down, try to keep your right thumb as close as possible to the right shoulder until your right forearm is parallel to the ground. 3. Once you reach this position, extend your right arm and point your right thumb to a position 12 inches in front of the golf ball. 4. After you reach maximum extension, move your right thumb to your left shoulder as fast as possible. 5. Hold this position for at least three seconds. Practice this routine with out a golf ball many times, if possible in front of a mirror. Then when you start to feel comfortable start hitting golf balls on the driving range. This will feel very strange at first, but it is correct. Good luck and play well!