David Atkins Golf Coaching addresses how an overly straight or externally rotated right arm at setup restricts natural elbow folding during the backswing. This leads to a high flying elbow, over-the-top downswings, and shanks. He demonstrates a quick setup fix where you turn your right palm up, tuck the trail elbow into your belly, and take your grip to achieve proper arm alignment.
An externally rotated or rigid right arm at setup restricts trail arm folding during the backswing.
Poor trail arm setup causes a late-bending, high flying elbow that can trigger over-the-top swings and shanks.
To fix setup, turn your right palm face-up to the sky and bring your right elbow snug against your belly.
Place your hand on the club maintaining this inward arm rotation to keep both elbows level at the top of the swing.
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