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I'VE CHANGED HOW FAR I STAND FROM THE GOLF BALL AND THE DIFFERENCE IS HUGE!

AlexElliottGolf

2 golfers recommended it · 2023–2025

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Explainer · Intermediate

Explains how standing at the right distance from the ball avoids reaching and improves the swing.

Why golfers recommend it

  • Setup to avoid reaching
  • Reaching for ball, compare setup

Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.

2 comments from Reddit

u/ijustdontgiveaf 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Can’t hinge wrists and always tight in swing”

you’re standing too straight and have your arms in the same plane as the shaft, so you’re “reaching” and that’s why you can’t set your wrists.. try the setup more like this ▶ this video

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u/SherbetBulky435 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Rate my swing 7 months in.”

I like your swing because of basics. Your balance, weight transfer, head position and contact are all good. The flaw that stanďs out is that you are reaching for the ball way too much.. These 2 videos will help you. Compare your set up in your video to these ▶ this video ▶ this video

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