Lesson #183 – Shorter Backswing

    • 🏌️‍♂️ 18 handicap who aims to improve their contact and ball-striking by altering their backswing and hip rotation.
    • 📐 Body alignment. Look to square the feet, hips, and shoulders more square to target.
    • ⚖️ Two methods to shorten the backswing: a top-down approach and a ground-up method. Recommends the ground-up method using a pitching wedge for practice.
    • 💪 Emphasizes that excess lower body rotation is not the issue, but rather the golfer needs more forward weight transfer.
    • 📹 Suggests recording swings for self-review to make sure the swing stops at the P3 position, where the left arm is parallel to the ground.
    • 🔄 Notes that shortening the backswing will change timing, thus a more restricted hip turn is advised to give the upper body more time to adjust.
    • 🌟 Uses pro golfer Cam Smith as an example, highlighting less hip rotation and more time for upper body adjustment.

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