Set the club earlier to help shorten your backswing

One of the main reasons players over-swing the club is from a lack of the hinging motion with the wrist at the start of the back-swing. Most players have been told, " take a one piece take away", this is usually interpreted as don't hinge the wrist on the back-swing and try to swing straight back. For most players, this will create over-swing which usually leads to a flipping or scooping motion at impact. There are many great tour players out there that set the club (create 90 degree angle between left forearm and shaft) late in there back-swing, but be sure they are not over swinging the club.Tiger woods is a good example of player with a late set. For those that do over swing the club which usually leads to a scoop at impact, creating thin and fat shots, try this move in your back-swing.

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[owenpga]

glad i could help.

[owenpga]

i would agree...... the swingyde is a great training aid for getting the feel for this move.

happy new year!!!

[madcityscott]

Just tried this at the range and loved it. Thanks!

[owenpga]

@madcityscott

glad it worked for you.

[madongolf]

I have spent hundreds of £'s trying to get rid of exactly what I have just seen on the left which is a mirror image of my swing. You have just done it for free in 5 minutes! Thank you so much

[bath4golf]

It's important to know that the early wrist set is correct . . . one can easily feel he/she is setting early and proper without realizing an improper cupping and a resulting open club face . . . . i suggest the use of swingyde

[slinger2k8]

Great video looking forward to trying this out

[Dano831]

The guy in the video could have been me....I was doing exactly what he did. Result: very high shots...and lots of thin shots. Took advice from video and noticed a tremendous difference. P.S. watch a video of your swing if you can. You'll see things that you never dreamed you were doing. GREAT VIDEO AND ADVICE...THANKS!!

[dlnyc66]

Owen

Nice video, I'm experimenting with an early wrist hinge myself and I think it really does help to shorten my swing and give better balance. I actually have been practicing using a "two-piece" swing - full wrist hinge first, then shoulder turn trying not to let the arms move too much, and this has been quite successful. Looks a bit weird no doubt!

Thanks for posting the vid. The before/after thing really helps - I suspect my normal swing looks much like "before" more often than not!

Dave