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GOLF: The BEST Takeaway Drill On YouTube!

Eric Cogorno Golf

5 golfers recommended it · 2023–2025

YouTube

Drill · Intermediate

A controlled takeaway drill using a tee peg against the thigh.

Why golfers recommend it

  • Controlled takeaway video
  • Great short lesson, longer drill
  • Takeaway drill
  • Informative drills for takeaway plane
  • Tee peg thigh drill

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

5 comments from Reddit

u/CyclePainter 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Just picked up golfing and i love it. But i tend to top the ball a lot.Any suggestions that might help me? :)”

Great question...Jim "Doc" Suttie does a great, short lesson on this here on YT: ▶ this video And Eric Congorno with a much Looonger explanation and drill: ▶ this video

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u/GroundbreakingPush90 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Can’t stop hooking my woods”

▶ this video Eric has a lot of super informative videos and drills, this should help you get on the proper take away plane!

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u/Killerwalski 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Follow up from earlier — worked on takeaway and staying more connected tonight, on the right track?”

You need the tee-peg-in-the-grip-brushes-your-thigh drill ▶ this video

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u/oregongolfer 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any tips are appreciated. Normally a mid to low 80s golfer. Struggle hitting inside to out”

Like another person mentioned, you need to start by fixing your takeaway. Inside takeaway will result in a late lift of the club and over the top. This should help: ▶ this video

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u/ishman2000 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Criticize me”

Man, I'm getting a good laugh out of these comments... But seriously, IMO, you seem to be very handsy on the takeaway. I don't know maybe it's just me. Because of this, your arms (mainly your left) become disconnected from your body. Right from the get-go you are introducing issues that will be hard to correct in the downswing. I used to be the same... here's a ▶ this video by Eric Cogorno which may help you out …

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