Golf Tip | If You're Falling Back at the Finish, Make a Shift

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By Brady Riggs with Mike Chwasky | © Golf Tips Magazine

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Do you find yourself falling back after every swing? This is a very common flaw, and occurs in varying degrees, but beware: even a slight fall back in the followthrough can spell disaster. The main cause of falling backward is a reverse pivot, which has the majority of weight placed on the front leg at the top of the swing.

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Category: Follow-Through
Sub-Category: Fat & Thin Shots, Downswing, Slice, Backswing, Impact

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