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Rob Cheney explains how trail shoulder retraction is the secret to keeping your arms straight and increasing distance in the golf swing. By performing a simple one-handed drill, golfers can learn how the arms orbit the body independently to create sufficient swing length. This technique addresses the common misconception that a short backswing is caused by poor flexibility rather than improper arm motion.

• Trail shoulder retraction is a major power source and prevents the arms from bending unnecessarily.
• The arms should move independently of the body to help maximize the backswing turn.
• A key visual checkpoint is seeing the trail shoulder appear on the lead side of your head in a front-view video.
• Sufficient swing length is often a result of proper arm orbiting rather than physical flexibility.

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