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Keep
It Level
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In
order to have a solid golf swing it it imperative that
during the takeaway of the golf club into the backswing,
you must have a level turn of the shoulders and hips. A
solid rotation not only lays the foundation for
achieving maximum distance but it also promotes
consistent golf ball striking.
Many amateurs unfortunately don't utilize a level turn
to increase the quality of their golf shots. Instead,
they execute a poor turn by lifting, tilting or swaying
during the backswing. Any one of these motions will not
only move the golf club off the proper plane, but they
will also ruin three key angles established on the right
side at address. In order to deliver the golf club
powerfully into the back of the golf ball, these angles,
formed at the right shoulder, hip and knee must be
maintained. Watch any power hitter and you'll see that
at the top of the golf swing, the shoulders are turned,
but level.
Keeping your right side as quite as possible during the
takeaway of the golf club is the easiest way to keep
your right side angles in order. You can't get too
active in the takeaway. In other words, teach yourself
to become left side dominant during the backswing.
Taking practice swings at half speed with the left arm
only is a great drill. Concentrate on making a level
turn with the shoulders and hips. At the top of your
backswing, stop, and see that your right side angles
have been maintained. If they are, you're primed for
power.
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