Getting Deeper - What is Backswing Depth
2 golfers recommended it · 2023–2024
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Explains backswing depth, meaning hand depth at the top, and why more turn is often needed to get there.
Why golfers recommend it
- More turn needed
- Hand depth at top
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2 comments from Reddit
u/TickBomb 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Been playing for around a year. Any advice?”
Take videos in slow motion. Setup is good. But to me, your club looks closed at address? Might be the fuzzy video tho. Backswing motion is ok, but you definitely don't have enough shoulder and hip rotation on your backswing. See how compact and close to your body your trail arm is: [imgur.com] It's because you didn't turn all the way. You need to turn more. You should be able to see the inside of your right elbow at …
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u/logicmechanic 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Is my takeaway too vertical with the short clubs? Coming over the top?”
You don’t have much depth in your backswing. This may be making the transition to the inside a bit more difficult. Plenty of pros play from where you are at the top though, you just need to match the transition up. Otherwise consider adding hand depth at the top and see if that naturally helps with getting on plane on the downswing. ▶ this video
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