right shoulder pops up during backswing

[jenhaoyen]

Hi guys,

HOw do i keep my right shoulder down during the backswing. I felt like it always pops up when i lift the club up. I do turn the shoulder alot also but that right shoulder still pops up...is this a problem?

 

[jenhaoyen]

when i keep it too relax the backswing looks too flat

 

[braveheart]

I too have this problem at times. Instead of turning it around I lift it up at times. Stewart Cink, as explained by announcers on TV, drills himself not to do it in his swing rehearsal. He appears to really extend the club backward to force his back R shoulder to turn more around his spine. Check out his pre swing ritual perhaps maybe it is something to try. Other than that I don't have an answer myself.