Not taking a full backswing...

[DavidO]

A BIG thank you to ever mentioned this on a post in the last week!!

Played 12 holes today, was still fading the ball, despite closing the face on my driver... Anyway, with 4 holes to go, I remembered someones comment above. After that, hit the ball pretty nicely - even birdieing the par 3 15th. I might lose a little distance over a full back swing, but I rather take that and a straighter shot! (We'll just ignore the 18th... )

I reckon, due to my slightly larger than average size, this his helping me not swing out to in a little!!

:thup:

 

[Neddy]

One of the big things i have taken out of lessons. Overswinging the club is a sure fire way to lose control of it.

 

[Rooter]

I think more and more people are recently realising that less is often more! I am a convert, now club shaft doesn't really pass 12oclock, but distance has remained the same, if not increased slightly but accuracy has increased ten fold! I used to be ale to see the club face from my left eye at the end of the backswing and tried to murder everything 300 yards! Lol

 

[G1BB0]

the power/control is at impact not how far you swing it from! (easier said than done for me)

also I find tempo just as important but its one of them things, as a newbie that is either there or isnt

 

[ScienceBoy]

When I was playing at my best I only ever hit shots at 80/90%, saved the last 20/10% for rare occasions.

Its not the same as not taking a full backswing, its more stopping an overswing. Depending on how you swing could be advantageous.

 

[MadAdey]

I think you have got to find the point in the backswing that allows you to get the sweet contact. When I over swing I can hit it straight but I loose distance because I do not strike the ball as sweet. Always remember a sweet strike will always go further that taking a big backswing and trying to hammer the ball.