barrybridges
Head Pro
Hello,
I had a lesson at the weekend where my instructor has focussed on two areas where my swing is very weak: the immediate takeaway, and the top of the backswing.
Previously, my swing had a really shallow plane caused largely by leading the takeaway with the wrists and not the arms. As a result, my shots are weak but - to be honest - the swing was quite neutral and shots would generally go straight.
There are two areas he wants me to work on and I wondered if anyone had any recommended exercises and drills to help other than the one he suggested.
First, the immediate takeaway.
Previously, I was leading with the wrists. Now, I am leading with the left arm (I'm right-handed), as if I am using the club head to push back against an invisible force.
The drill he's suggested is to keep the butt of the club handle against the belt buckle and turn as one. Are there any others? What I'm trying to do is familiarise myself with a swing where the takeaway is steeper and remains outside of the body line for longer.
Second, the top of the backswing.
This is my biggest issue that I would welcome thoughts on.
When I take the club to the top of the backswing based on the suggestions of my instructor, I have two issues:
One; I find my natural tendency is to cup my left wrist. Any drills to stop this?
Two: I find my right arm/elbow is a little bit flappy and at the top of the backswing I need to make a concerted effort to keep my left and right elbows at equal heights. At the moment my right arm goes flappy and my right shoulder raises unless I force myself to pull my right elbow in.
Any recommendations?
I had a lesson at the weekend where my instructor has focussed on two areas where my swing is very weak: the immediate takeaway, and the top of the backswing.
Previously, my swing had a really shallow plane caused largely by leading the takeaway with the wrists and not the arms. As a result, my shots are weak but - to be honest - the swing was quite neutral and shots would generally go straight.
There are two areas he wants me to work on and I wondered if anyone had any recommended exercises and drills to help other than the one he suggested.
First, the immediate takeaway.
Previously, I was leading with the wrists. Now, I am leading with the left arm (I'm right-handed), as if I am using the club head to push back against an invisible force.
The drill he's suggested is to keep the butt of the club handle against the belt buckle and turn as one. Are there any others? What I'm trying to do is familiarise myself with a swing where the takeaway is steeper and remains outside of the body line for longer.
Second, the top of the backswing.
This is my biggest issue that I would welcome thoughts on.
When I take the club to the top of the backswing based on the suggestions of my instructor, I have two issues:
One; I find my natural tendency is to cup my left wrist. Any drills to stop this?
Two: I find my right arm/elbow is a little bit flappy and at the top of the backswing I need to make a concerted effort to keep my left and right elbows at equal heights. At the moment my right arm goes flappy and my right shoulder raises unless I force myself to pull my right elbow in.
Any recommendations?
