The Modern Golf Swing Explained: Shallow Arms, Steep Body (Finally Makes Sense)

u/1-800-DIRT-NAP 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Standing up through downswing - any suggestions?”

“Start tall, get small” - worked on this with my coach as I had a similar tendency. Here’s a super helpful video to get the concept of starting upright and getting down after it (I also really like the swing concepts here it clicks with me anyway): ▶ this video

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u/Crisp13 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Never knew how laid off I was in backswing till filmed swing. Any advice on how to get club steeper on way bac”

Heres a solid video where they discuss the backswing and getting steeper there, probably around 15 mins in . Additionally they talk about setup around 7 mins and I think that could help you. Good luck! ▶ this video

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u/Flandog112 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any tips or comments ? Have hit about 600 golf balls on and off for a few years at a range up to atm”

Not sure if it’s the angle, but it looks like you’re leaning back on your heels. Like your hips are too far behind your heels. Your should have your hips stacked over your heels and you should feel the weight in the balls of your feet. Almost like you feel like you’re going to fall forward ▶ this video This video is pretty good, part of it he explains setup among other things. Golf takes time and a lot of practice …

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u/wadded 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Losing my mind with driver slices every time”

Nothing in isolation will resolve the slice. Watch a full swing tutorial, this one may be really good for you: ▶ this video

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u/Spirited-Meringue-47 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Can I get some help?”

You’re coming over the top on your down swing. It’s caused by your take away not being steep enough, which causes your downswing to be too steep. Your club path is basically the reverse of what you should be doing. Watch the first 15 mins of this video. ▶ this video

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u/davewuff 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “The Slice Monster”

Pretty badly over the top. Lifting arms not turning. Would recommend you rebuild to this ▶ this video These guys also practice this technique. Pretty swam channel ▶ this video Check out tpi YouTube channel for stuff like weight management

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u/JRskatr 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Help with early extension?”

Yeah that takeaway is super inside.. I found a ▶ this videothat could be super helpful, Justin shows a drill to help avoid inside takeaways.

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u/Substantial_Team6751 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Feeling really good about this”

I barely want to post this because you have a nice swing but your butt really hangs out the back. You might do better with a more forward and athletic posture. See this video, time stamped. ▶ this video This whole video is great and a nice template for a swing.

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u/wadenick 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Trying to shallow my downswing”

You’re on the way but as others have pointed out there’s still things you can work on. This Kraftygolf video on the modern swing is very interesting stuff: ▶ this video

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u/HatTrickPony 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Backswing help”

I would genuinely keep exactly the same swing (that is, don’t do anything different once you start the swing) but start from a more traditional golf address position. Not sure the link below will show up okay but if not, look up Cordie Walker and Kraft Golf discussing the modern golf swing. There’s a chapter in that video that discusses address position. ▶ this video

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u/MinisterOfFitness 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Experienced player still struggling with distance”

Your wrists seem to release really early but I suspect it is part of a broader issue around your setup. You are really bent over at address with your butt out and it looks like from the video your weight is back on your heals. This is a really difficult position to rotate your hips from. Check out this video but specifically the section on setup. ▶ this video

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