The easiest way to picture the path of your clubhead is a circle. You want this circle to be as wide as comfortably possible. The extension of your arms is very important in creating a wide circle.
As you take the club away from the ball let your clubhead sweep the ground for a few inches as you turn your back to the target. About half way back, your right arm will begin to fold, staying even with the right side of your body. As you near the end of your backswing your left elbow will bend slightly.
As your swing starts back toward the ball, your arms must regain the extension that they started with. At the point of impact, both arms are fully extended. This extension should last well through the hit and up into your followthrough. When your club is about half way back up the circle, your left arm will begin to fold. At this point, your right arm should be pointing straight out to the target. From this point, you can just relax and let the club finish its path up and over your shoulder.
The easiest way to keep proper extension with your arms is actually to keep them as relaxed as possible during your swing. This begins with a light grip pressure. Too much tension will cause your arms to freeze up and stay bent. Trying to swing too hard or trying to steer the clubhead will cause tension in your swing. If your arms do not extend during your throughswing, you cannot get your club to the ball without colapsing at your waist, shoulders, or knees. To make sure that your swing is big and round, keep that arm extension through the ball.
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