Back Swing Drill / 2 Piece Back Swing

Objective for Straighter Shots

Improve the technique of both the path and the plane of the back swing

Better contact

Greater Consistency

Club: Mid iron off the Tee (7 Iron)

Getting set:

1. Place a club on the ground along the toe line.
2. Take back swing and stop the swing when the shaft of the club is parallel to the ground.
3. Look to see if the club shaft is positioned over the toe line with the toe of the club pointed straight up towards the sky.
   
4. Adjust the club shaft and clubface position as needed to be over the toe line with the toe of the club pointed up towards the sky.
5. Look back at the ball and hinge wrists upward while completing the back swing.
6. Swing downward and hit the ball.
   

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Swing Tempo

It seems like we are all in a hurry to swing at a ball that’s not moving…

Most of the golfers I teach start their downswing in such a rush it appears as though they are swinging at a 90-mile per hour fastball. Next time your practicing use a tempo count to achieve consistent tempo throughout your entire swing.

Count silently 1 – 2 – 3 - Shift – 2 – 3. You should arrive at the top of your back swing on 3 and begin your downswing on Shift (which reminds you to start the downswing with the transfer of weight towards the target thru the left hip verses the arms tugging down first). You should arrive at your finish position on the final 3 of the count. This tip will serve you well on the golf course and bring more consistency to your shot results. The other benefit to the tempo count during your swing is it keeps your conscious mind occupied so you can’t think about technique. Remember to play golf not play golf swing.

Feel free to modify the count to suit your personal cadence.

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