While it may sound backwards to teach a golfer impact first- then how the legs and feet motion functions secondly and thirdly the through swing to the finish, this order of learning allows them to find the most efficient backswing that leads them back to the important stuff they have already learned.Ī great example of this was a student I had several years ago. This is the very reason I teach students in the order that I do. The major problem with backswing obsession is that from the top of the backswing- even the most perfect looking backswing you could imagine- EVERYTHING alters as the change of direction begins. Unfortunately many driving ranges are blessed with some of the best looking back swings you could imagine, followed by the most dreadful impact position you could wish for. We have all witnessed golfers on the driving range obsessing with their backswing position. so that forward area is more critical than what is happening back behind us.

This is even more true when we consider that the target we are heading for is in front and to the left of us (right handed golfer). If every person is built differently- sees things differently- has differing strengths in certain body areas- has different ball positions and different setup of their equipment, then it stands to reason that trying to make a perfect backswing shouldn't be too high on the priority list of things to really concentrate on whilst over a shot. The best spot that allows a steady flow of direction change from top to down and ultimately through and beyond to the finish. The important thing here to remember is that we HAVE to find the best top of the swing position for US. Yes- because how we position ourselves at the top of the swing can set forth the entire motion of the downswing movement and path to help us produce the desired result. the answer could also be a resounding YES. The answer is NO- it isn't a fundamental. Is it really a fundamental to playing good golf? If the backswing was so important to making a golfer strike the ball well and produce a repeatable golf swing then why do the golfers above have different styles at the top of their swing? The Backswing- Finding The Right One For You!!!

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