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Backswing Breakthrough: How to Achieve the Ideal Pivot Technique | The Why's of Golf

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George Gankas explains the backswing pivot, covering leg action and avoiding a reverse pivot.

Why golfers recommend it

  • Legs stiff in backswing
  • Gankas pivot, start at 2:10
  • Master the pivot video
  • Reverse pivot, arms dominate
  • GG pearls with timestamps

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5 comments from Reddit

u/Expensive_Ad4319 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “How to prevent casting and my start line?”

Just a bit amsy no big deal - Love the swing though. You just need to get the hips to get more comfortable with firing without having it screw up something else. I suggest looking up a specific swing teacher who understands the pivot and turn. It starts with a good move in the backswing. - George Gankas ▶ this video

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u/TheKingInTheNorth 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Tips for keeping the head back?”

Seems like your legs are made of cement in the backswing. Watch this: ▶ this video

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u/MasterpieceMain8252 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any small critiques?”

start watching from 2:10 ▶ this video

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u/danroa123 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any feedback or tips regarding my swing? Working hard to get better and to be more consistent..”

I really like what you seem to be doing with your hands. Your club path seems good. You seem to be early extending through impact because it seems your concept of the downswing is to rotate or fire the hips open. I would suggest watching this video and really focus on mastering your pivot then the rest should follow ▶ this video

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u/SalvatoreVitro 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Do you see any big issues in the swing?”

I normally don’t do this because instruction and learning is best with someone who you can understand. I know GG though and I thought there were a few pearls in here that may be useful to you - particularly around 4:30 and 7:15 . But that said, he doesn’t typically talk in terms of feels but rather what the body needs to do. He can be too technical for some, so if you find that’s the case, just dismiss it. Overall …

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