Can’t Compress The Ball? Your Trail Arm Is The Problem!

Golf instructor Kerrod Gray demonstrates how incorrect trail arm movement prevents solid ball compression. By using the waiter tray drill with the lead hand positioned behind the trail elbow, golfers learn to externally rotate the trail arm to create space and strike down effectively through impact.

• Internal trail arm rotation causes the elbow crease to face the target too long, pulling arms around the body.
• External rotation of the trail arm maintains around a 90-degree angle, similar to a waiter holding a tray.
• Place your lead hand behind your trail elbow during practice to feel proper trail arm rotation into impact.

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