When we’re talking about the backswing, and the top of the backswing, in particular — one of the most important pieces of the golf swing — there are a lot of things happening there, but let’s use some really simple thoughts to make it work better.
Regardless of what you’ve got going on in your golf swing, when you swing, the club is trying to come in closer to you and it gets heavier. As a result, the overriding sensation needs to be putting pressure out away from your body to lengthen your arms. You’ll feel extension away from you, and if you can feel that outward pressure, you’ll find your swing is in the right position coming into the ball.