Takeaway Sets Golf Swing In Motion

Taking the club away from the ball to start the backswing is one of the most important parts of the golf swing.

A lot of problems occur by snatching the club back too quickly (mistakenly thinking that speed here equals power), lifting the club (as opposed to moving it away) or having your hands start moving back before the club head.

Learn to take the club back in one motion so that the line made from the left shoulder all the way down your arm and to the club face starts back in a smooth sweeping motion to start your swing on the right path for good tempo and an accurate swing path.

Actually saying something like “low and slow” or “tempo” as you start the back swing reinforces this.