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Backswing

February 22nd, 2025

Remember this science-based backswing feel – it can boost your power

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January 22nd, 2025

Pros nail this trail-arm position. How to copy it for a better backswing

On tour, nearly every player starts with a soft trail arm. A softer trail arm also promotes an on-plane backswing, where the club moves on the plane established by the shaft to the ground at address.

November 5th, 2024

Golf Swing Gossip: Why Rory McIlroy is grinding on this backswing move

A deep dive into the Northern Irishman’s offseason golf swing project.

September 5th, 2024

A tour winner perfectly explains a common golf swing misconception in just 15 seconds

PGA Tour winner Michael Kim shares a great demonstration of what a fake backswing turn looks like.

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July 7th, 2024

Three tips for lengthening your backswing (the good way!)

How do you create a swing that’s long enough to maximise power, but short enough to stay in control and not compromise consistency?

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June 27th, 2024

A power-boosting backswing feel pros use – and a trendy training aid that helps

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December 16th, 2023

This is a horrible power-killer in your golf swing. Here’s how to fix it

Yes, a longer backswing will help you hit longer drives, but trying to lengthen your backswing by any means necessary can often have the opposite effect. Here’s why.

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December 15th, 2023

Why Nelly Korda works so hard on this tiny detail – and the mistake the rest of us make

It looks like waggle – and it kind of is – but more than anything it’s a takeaway check.

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October 20th, 2023

This nerdy graph reveals a terrible golf swing takeaway mistake. Here’s how to avoid it

The start of your swing should see the club and arms moving first. Start with the hips and you’ll struggle the rest of the way.

March 22nd, 2023

Tour technique: Dial in your ball-striking

Try my two backswing keys for more consistent contact.

How short = long

Power move: A simple step drill to unlock power

Learn from the 4,238th best swing coach in the world

Cracking the code

Crank up your backswing

Why waggle? Use the time to rehearse a quality backswing instead

April 15th, 2021

Make the transition: The subtle movement necessary for a pure strike

How we transition from the backswing to the downswing is so critical to a clean strike because the slightest movement changes how we contact the golf ball.

April 15th, 2021

Coil, don’t turn: It’s key to 20 more metres off the tee

If you’re looking to pick up some extra distance, what you do with your feet in the backswing is just as important.

February 12th, 2021

Jason Laws: Maximise your backswing

Use your body for complete rotation.

Francesco Molinari: Backswing

October 1st, 2019

Francesco Molinari: From The Top

Getting here is easy, but now what?

July 23rd, 2018

Simplify your swing geometry like Francesco Molinari

Keeping a key relationship between your arms and body gives you a fast path to the ball

July 23rd, 2018

Tiger Woods reacts to fan yelling during his backswing at Carnoustie but still hits great tee shot!

In a year in which spectators have made more headlines than ever for their hooting and hollering at tour events, we might’ve just had our most high-profile situation out of all of them at Carnoustie’s Home hole.

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