In this Performance Golf tutorial, Coach Carolin explains how to master the 'shallow' downswing used by touring professionals like Nelly Korda. She provides three distinct mechanical keys—dropping the trail shoulder, keeping the chest turned away, and tucking the right elbow—to help golfers eliminate steep paths and fix slices.
Avoid shrugging the trail shoulder toward the ear, as this moves the club into a steep, over-the-top position.
Keep your chest pointed away from the target during the transition to ensure the club drops into 'the slot.'
The right elbow must rotate externally and 'tuck' toward your side to shallow the shaft naturally.
Exaggerating these physical feels during practice is essential for replacing old, steep swing habits.
Combining all three moves (shoulder, chest, and elbow) provides the maximum correction for a slice.