Backswing - Golf Tips and Videos

Tour pros don't all take the club away from the ball in exactly the same way, but whichever technique they use,...

Make sure to swing your arms back in the backswing, not away from or in to your body, the arc of the swing and...

Cock your wrist up (not back), swing your arms back, turn your shoulders and rotate your forearms

The sandhills of North Carolina have such a rich history and golf heritage that it's easy to see why Pinehurst...

The turn in the golf swing is a motion in which each part of the body moves in its proper sequence to produce...

If your takeaway is too far inside or outside, you have begun to stray off plane and will have a difficult time...

In the backswing the arms do not move back but rather hinge upwards

Because golfers must stand to the side of the golf ball at address, it's easy to understand why many players improperly...

A backswing that is too long may feel like it is creating more power but it is destroying your fundamentals, grab...

Amateurs have problems hitting crisp iron shots due to two fatal flaws. First, the takeaway tends to be too low...

The first three feet of the backswing (the takeaway) can determine the direction and momentum of the entire swing....

The takeaway is probably the most important part of the swing so use this drill to make sure you have this first...

A mistake I see many amateur golfers commit is picking up the club to start the backswing. Lifting the club creates...

Everyone knows that it's not easy to build a good golf swing. The swing itself is a complex series of actions...

Think of your body as door hinges and your arms extended out as the door, when the door opens there is no roll...

To hit a solid golf shot, it helps to empty your mind of confusing and distracting thoughts, replacing them with...

Learn the fundamentals of how to start your golf swing

Though Scotland is often referred to as the "birthplace of golf," Ireland is quickly becoming the game's second...

During the backswing, your goal should be to shift your weight to your rear foot, as opposed to hanging over the...

Many golfers have long backswings where their arms keep going, keep in mind that your arms should stop swinging...

Learn a drill to help you swing rather than place the club into position at the top of your backswing

A solid takeaway is as important as any aspect of the golf swing. If you watch Tour players closely, you'll notice...

One of the most common swing flaws occurs when golfers take the club too far inside the target line on the backswing....

One common fault I see is players struggling to control the length of their backswing. When they get about halfway...

In the one plane swing takeaway the left arm comes across the chest and the right arm retracts behind you, causing...

Several years ago, I worked on a story with PGA teaching professional Dr. T.J. Tomasi in which he described the...

Stradeling a string on the ground will help you see immediately if you stay centered throughout your swing or...

One of the most common swing flaws I see is the dreaded reverse pivot. Golfers overly fixated on making a huge...

Many players consistently lose their balance during the golf swing and spend countless hours trying to figure...

To deliver the club correctly on the downswing you must first learn the three arcs of the backswing so that you...

The words "weight shift" can cause a lot of confusion. For starters, a weight shift isn't something that you should...

A typical high-handicap player tends to finish the golf swing with most of his or her weight on the back foot,...

Cocking your wrists on the backswing creates a tremendous amount of power that is imparted on the ball when the...

From this position, all you have to do is make a gentle transfer of weight to the front foot and just "let 'er...

Make sure to keep your right elbow behind your body during the backswing so that the left arm can continue to...

Are you laid off? Here's how you can tell. You seldom take a divot, your ballstriking is inconsistent and you...

Most flawed golf swings get into trouble during the first few moments of the backswing. Often, this is because...

Advanced player looking to add more width on their backswing and improve their left arm position should try this...

To achieve maximum distance with your drives, you must maintain the bend in your hips throughout the swing. Too...

Pivoting is a crucial step in the golf swing, properly done it gets your weight behind the ball in the backswing...

How many times have you been told to relax your grip, your arms or your entire body to better your golf shots?...

Usually, it's only one or two swing faults that keep players from reaching their full potential. The one flaw...

Learn two simple drills to hit the ball in a straight line

I'd like to show you how a simple household item, such as a doorjamb, can help you hit the ball farther. It's...

Position two in the Eight Step Swing is the half way back position where the club is parallel to the ground and...

No matter how hard you work at achieving a technically sound golf swing, once in a while you'll encounter a small...

Though it might not seem as exciting as other aspects of the golf swing, achieving a solid "at the top" position...

Keeping your left elbow straight is a myth in the golf swing; people who are built thick through the upper body...

For years, teaching professionals have used the image of a broom as the clubhead to get across the idea of sweeping...

I've been teaching golf for over 50 years, and one of the most damaging errors I've seen consistently throughout...

Many golfers have a problem with the takeaway being too quick or using their wrists, this simple drill will slow...

Many amateurs allow their right elbow to move too far away from their body at the top of the backswing, so that...

Look for these two common faults in the backswing that lead to loss of power and control

A proper takeaway is absolutely critical to making solid swings that produce consistently good contact. The mistake...

The goal in this area of the swing is to work the club away from the ball as a complete unit using the body, arms,...

Wow, have I seen this one a few times! Anytime the club is taken back too inside the target line, it's darn near...

Get a perfect backswing every time with this four step drill, just raise the club up, then turn, then raise your...

Allow the sweep of the club to naturally hinge your wrist for you during your backswing

Although the golf swing is a complex athletic event, it's wise to keep it as simple as you can, including swinging...

A key shot in any golfer's bag is a soft pitch from 15 to 30 yards off the green. Touring professionals only hit...

Most golfers spend far too much time and energy attempting to perfect their backswings, when they really ought...

What's a golfer to do after striking a good drive that just settles up against the first cut of rough? The key...

Did you know that with a slight modification of your thumb position, you can take control of a loose backswing...

What does it take to drive a golf ball 400 yards? Equipment helps, and so does muscular strength. But the golfers...

One of the first lessons most golfers learn is to "keep your eye on the ball." I'm here to offer a better suggestion:...

To eliminate bad shots caused by your arms breaking down on the backswing and follow through, maintain the Y created...

Long-hitters Gerry James, Brian Pavlet and Janos Uotila share their keys to developing a fast, powerful golf swing....

In a two plane swing the shoulders turn more level to the ground. With the one plane swing the arms swinging across...

Correct shifting and rotating of the weight are fundamental to good balance

Two great drills for checking if you have the correct shoulder plane and first move of the downswing

As we continue to learn more about the golf swing, which, by the way, is well into its 600th year of revision,...

The pull shot is caused when the club face is square to the direction of the swing but the swing path is to the...

Though I'm not one of the bigger guys on Tour, driving the ball long and straight has always been one of my strengths....

Within any golf swing are elements that can cause the ball to fly straight, to the left or to the right. Most...

Keep your hands under your shoulders throughout the entire golf swing in order to develop a consistent club path...

The plane of the shoulders and the head play a key role in proper coil in the swing

Coil the upper body around the lower body to create the proper tension

The higher you lift out of position on the backswing, the more inclined you'll be to dip and sink too low on the...

Learn how to avoid two common problems with pivoting

Certain situations like punching a ball out of trouble call for hitting a lower lofted club a shorter distance,...

Cutting your backswing down to a more manageable length can help you control the distance of your shots

The swing plane is the plane formed by the shaft where it intersects the target line

Posture is a critical element of the golf swing, and is often overlooked by golf instructors and recreational...

I've always said that golf is simple--as long as you think of it that way. If you think about the swing in its...

Use this shadow drill to get your weight behind the ball and hit higher shots

Try this Head Cover Drill to keep your right elbow close to your body on the backswing and eliminate on over-the-top swing

Use this jump rope drill to develop the correct shoulder plane and eliminate your pull shots

Put your feet together and hit balls off a tee to eliminate sway in your swing

Control the distance of your chips and pitches by extending your backswing a little further as the shot gets longer

Perhaps the most significant reason most golfers seem unable to improve is adherence to old adages such as "Keep...

Possibly the worst advice anyone can get is to keep their head down during the swing, this completely restricts...

Use a shorter club to practice your backswing in order to gain width and control of the clubhead

Most of my recreational students can hit the ball well, but even the ones that can power it three bills struggle...

One element I found all long hitters have in common is that they swing around a central axis. It's okay to move...

Adults do not realize that for young kids the club is heavy when parallel at the start of the backswing, so have...

Chip shots are just mini swings so remember to practice SAD, which is short, aggressive and down

Every swing has an up and down component and an around component

The golf swing is a chain reaction--a series of events dependent on one another and whose sequence can't be compromised....

Analyze your ball’s flight to determine if you have the correct swing plane

Shots that start right and keep going right are no fun, especially since most push slices seem to always find...